The owner/bartender is a really fun guy. He will chat with you over the drinks he mixes. He's good…read moreat finding out what you like/dislike and making drink recommendations. He will also go off of the menu to mix up drinks based upon your conversation. My wife and I really enjoy stopping by here every time we're in the area for Big Top Chautauqua. If I could give it more stars, I would.

It's actually named the 211 Martini Bar, not Cocktail Bar. Knowledgeable staff and a very fun…read moreenvironment. I've only had their martinis. Why mess with a good thing? Don't ask questions, just go.

A must try dive bar when visiting Madeline island! We stopped after bike riding since it was near…read morethe ferry dock. Super friendly bartenders and all outdoor seating!!! Very eclectic and gas hippy vibes. Come prepared...No food and ca$h only! Highly recommend stopping for a beer

We had a blast here! Such a unique spot! Great live music, good service, and love all of the signs…read moreon the walls! Decor is unique and fun. We went here twice during our trip!

It's a little off the beaten path, but definitely worth the drive to get there. The burger and…read moresteak were both amazing. Good quality meat for both, and both cooked just right.

It was a convenient location, friendly staff and the pizza was fine/good. We didn't get the…read moreentrees, but they looked tasty. The main draw for us was the proximity to our rented cabin and its late dining hours.

Our coffees were delicious, the view/vibe was beautiful and relaxing and the price was fair…read more However they were extremely busy/maybe understaffed and it took over 30 mins for our 2 cold coffees. We had a dog with us, and were about to get in the road to head home so it was a bummer it was such a long wait. But if you have the time this is such a cute place! If we had more time we would have ordered some food too.

Finally made it to The Sandbar! This is a perfect location with amazing views of Lake Superior and…read moreamazing drinks and food, too! We enjoyed Bloody Mary's, a pumpkin spice chai tea, hummus and the spinach artichoke dip! There's no better place for a quick breakfast or lunch overlooking the lake! We'll definitely be back!

This place went out of business over 2 years ago. They moved to Washburn 20 miles south and it…read moreappears they are out of business again. 0 of 5 stars

Hard to get to with the road construction but worth the wait once we got there. We all ordered the…read moreFriday night whitefish special. Comes with potato choice, veggies and soup or salad for $18.00 cute little log building with character, attentive waiter and beyond awesome food

Someone had mentioned this place as having a dog friendly patio, so we stopped here for lunch after…read morea hike at Lost Creek Falls. The outdoor patio has a (distant) view of Lake Superior. While the patio is dog-friendly, you have to go inside to the bar to order your drinks and food and dogs aren't allowed in there. So, if you're traveling solo with your dog, be aware of this. I just left the car locked and running while I went in to order, put my placard down on a table outside, then went and grabbed the pup from the car. The Caesar Salad with chicken was lovely and had nice, crisp greens - not just the light colored watery lettuce, this had the medium and dark green goodness too. Still a little bland tasting, but it is a nice size and I ate the whole thing. The chicken on top of it was warm and freshly cooked, and absolutely delicious. I shared a piece of chicken and some lettuce with my pup and he likewise approved. It was a warm sunny day, so I ordered a Kentucky Mule to go along with my salad. Staff was a little busy with tables inside (lots of children at one table) so they forgot about my drink sitting on the bar. It came out just after my salad, so I just decided to make it my dessert instead of my appetizer :) Friendly staff and good food. If you're out this way, why not stop in and enjoy for yourself?

We will drive to Herbster just to eat at The Cranberry again. I will dreaming about the maple…read moresriracha chicken sandwich and rosemary garlic fries. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu. Our server was so helpful and pleasant. They also have a full bar which is great. We opted for one of our favorite beers, Lake Superior Pale Ale from Earth Rider Brewing.

We came here pretty late after an all day kayak tour and some hikes, and the food/service were…read morefantastic! My husband tried the whitefish livers, and they were delicious! I had some onion rings (the best I've ever had!) and some fried whitefish (also delicious!). It was such a nice experience and it's family-owned too!

This is our second (annual) visit to Poncho's for lunch on our trip to the South Shore. We like…read morethis place very much. Clean and "modern" although decorated as a hunting lodge replete with taxidermied heads of deer and bear. Very friendly staff. The menu had changed substantially from October 2024. Husband had the bourbon bacon burger on ciabatta with onion rigns and he ate every last crumb. It looked delicious. I had the fish tacos, which they are evidently known for. However they were out of whitefish that day so substituted trout with my approval. They were OK, the fine breading was a little tough and there was way too much fish on each tortilla. I wasted over half of the fish. Three huge tacos was too many, I would in retrospect suggest a choice of one, two or three. The slaw was not pineapple slaw as listed but still tasty. The french fries were hot and crispy, I am a french fry lover. We'll be back next visit.

Had a visit to Ashland decided to try the restaurant. And glad we did…read more Great corner place and atmosphere was enjoyable We were there at lunch. Had a whitefish sandwich and a salad. Each of us also had the soup of the day. The soup was tremendous. Whitefish was so well done. Nice size bun to not overwhelm the fish. To top it off we splurged and split a berry crisp with ice cream on it. Just fantastic. Side note lemonade and fresh tea were very nice as well. Check the hours before you go. No weekends. Found the service very friendly. We'll be back. New favorite in Ashland.

I am so thankful we picked this place for lunch. It's comfortable casual decor, but the food is…read morewhat really grabs the attention. I had a cup of the fish chowder along with the recommended seasonal tomato and mozzarella appetizer. My husband had a salad with whitefish on top. I was licking the bowl & the plate, savoring each bite. I'm guessing our waiter was the owner and his recommendations were really helpful. Service was very attentive and the price paid for our meal was extremely fair If you're in Ashland and want some great grub, come here. You won't be disappointed.

Great food and service. Solid 4.5 stars only because their non alcoholic drinks did not do anything…read morefor us (either tasted like faint fruit water or the canned stuff nit good) but the food was SOOO GOOD!! We got fried fish sandwich with amazing homemade potato chips and fish tacos (only have flour tortillas but still really good with creamy Cole slaw and awesome beer battered fries. Definitely check out this place - they have wonderful view of the water and marina and service was very good, you'll be glad you came

Had dinner there after my sister-in Law' funeral. Excellent in every way. Sauteed Whitefish livers…read morewere an absolute treat!!! I had the Pickled Herring as my entree. Better than any I've had anywhere!! Thank you!!

Whenever we are in Ashland I love coming to Deep Water. The food is so good here and the staff is…read morelovely. Even on a Friday, we got right in for dinner. My husband did the whitefish Cajun style. I did the whitefish broiled with light salt (hello, DASH diet). My son had the mac n cheese. We were all delighted with a delicious and healthy meal. The wild rice was especially nice as a side. We will back. Thank-you! Being here makes me feel right at home again!

Visited Deepwater Grill at about 7:30 on a Friday evening. We waited about 5 minutes to be seated,…read morebut then waited a good 15 minutes before our server arrived to take drink orders. We came specifically for the Friday night Fish Fry, which comes with one side, and they were out of two of them (our first and second choices, unfortunately). I ended up ordering Beer Battered Fish with Rice Pilaf, and the other two at the table ordered Deep Fried Fish with Waffle Fries. It was 8:17 before our order came out - a full 45 minutes after we arrived. The Rice Pilaf was barely warm and flavorless. I only ate one bite of it (1/10) but the fish was excellent (9/10). The fish portion was large - I could only eat half, and took the other half of the fish to go. I left the rice. I asked about dessert to go, and neither of the cheesecakes on the menu were available, but the server said they had some chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, which wasn't listed anywhere. I got that and had a few bites before putting it in the fridge - it was ok, but nothing special (5/10). I'm not sure I'll even finish it, and that's saying something because cheesecake is my favorite dessert. Ambiance was dark and kind of dingy. Things needed to be dusted and wiped down. It felt like there was a sticky layer of grease on them (chairs, columns, table edges, etc.). Would probably go back and give them another shot, but would likely try a weekday when it's not so busy and all menu items are available. Overall 6/10