If you have not gone to the Ice Shanty and purchased a puppy chow flurry of the week. Go now…read moreimmediately! That is the greatest dessert of all time! The Ice shanty is a beacon of cheer and fun (albeit with a touch of mosquito flair), but this puppy chow situation has pushed them to the next level. The Northwoods is the greatest food Mecca in the world. Run, run, and get one before they sell out or I will secretly eat their whole stash!

Very good and quick soft serve ice cream it comes in a large quantity almost knocked over my coneread more

The Guides Inn in Boulder Junction is awesome. Rachel, our server, took great care of us - her 16…read moreyears of hospitality and experience was evident. Everything was excellent - appetizer, Walleye Cheek fritters, relish tray w/ liver pate & garlic/ herb butter spread, mushroom/ truffle bisque, spinach salad w/ hot bacon dressing (or fresh garden salad, your choice) - entrees were perfect - pan fried walleye, coquilles St James, coquilles St Osep - delicious. This Supper Club is a Northwoods and Wisconsin Supper Clubs book stalwart.

When I was a kid, our yearly vacation was to a primitive Fishing Camp in Land O' Lakes Wisconsin…read more No hot water, no tub or shower, primitve toilet and no AC. I learned early I didn't give a damn about fishing, and even less about 2 weeks in a primitive fishing camp. Every few days we had to go re-stock supplies (mostly beer for the grownups) and it was a trip to Boulder Junction to do so. I couldn't wait for those trips to get away from the crushing boredom of the camp. Back then, (60's) Boulder Junction was speck of fly-shit on the map of Wisconsin, quaint and gemütlichkeit as it was. In the 21st century, it ain't much bigger, but it sure has grown in vibe. It's now an artsy-crunchy village of shops and places for the well-to-do who have their summer joints in the vicinity to have a cocktail and a bite to eat. The Guides Inn had the highest YELP rating and was close to our Hotel on the night we arrived, so it got the nod. It's a Wisconsin Supper club, dressed a notch up. The gruff fellow at the bar (who was gruff at some other folks, not us) eased up and took care of us admirably, crafting divine Brandy OldFashioneds which balmed the edge off the 400mile+ ride from Chicago. There were a bunch of us, and they could not fit our entire group at one table, so we were in 4-top tribes. Not perfect, but it was OK. There was an amuse-bouche relish tray-haven't seen one of those in a while. Typical of Wisco Supper clubs these days, there were surprises on the menu. In this case Walleye Cheeks. If you've ever been to a fine Spanish/Basque resto, you might have had Kokotxas (Cod Cheeks) which are among the finest Tapas you can get (and an apt delivery system for Garlic, Chilis and Olive Oil). There's a pocket of very tender and tasty meat on the side of certain fishes heads called "cheeks" (it makes sense, n'est ce pas?) and on a Walleye, which is a fine eating fish in any preparation, the "Cheeks" are indeed a delicacy. They were breaded/fried here and totally yum. The onion soup was, as well. My Entree was Beef Wellington (another dish you might not suspect from a Wisco Supper club in the middle of nowhere) and it was top-notch. Accompanied by Wild Rice-There's the Northwoods signature. Wife had a regular Filet Mig which she reported was fine. Service was good, and the decor a step up, like I indicated previously, from a garden-variety Wisco Supper Club. The CHECK, however, was closer to downtown Chicago than the map might suggest. Not the bargain bill you usually find at Supper Clubs, but I'll say the dear prices were commensurate with the bread and circuses. A pleasant evening in a pleasant place...

Luckily we were able to get in since The Outdoorsman is no longer in business…read more First off - good coffee! My wife had the French Toast platter. Very good French Toast. Thus came along with bacon and eggs. The coating on the French Toast was very good and was not too thick or thin. I had the Country Fried Steak. This was one of the best offerings of this that I have had. The sausage gravy that was on top was extremely good. Nice bits of sausage and not "gloppy" if that's a word. The deep fried red skin potato nuggets were super. Sourdough toast was good and my eggs were cooked to order. Looking forward to going back! Thanks to Chris for the great service. 11/16/2019 (still a ) Sara "The Lurker" lol, you had to be there to get it, provided awesome service. Coffee is good here. My wife ordered the Strawberry Blintzes, which she said were some of the best. I had the Country Fried Steak again. Wanted to try something else but my wife tasted mine last time and wanted more. So I shared and swapped her for a blintz. This will continue to be a go to spot.

Giving a one because zero isn't an option. Called yesterday to confirm hours of operation and…read moreinformed him my group would be dining there all week. Arrived to an empty parking lot and empty dining room. The owner rudely said we needed a reservation. In the past never required. I questioned why I wasn't informed of the reservation requirement during the phone discussion and he agreed that I had spoke him, but offered no apology for lack of information during the call. When I said we would go elsewhere for the week he replied Good Luck" with a hand gesture dismissing further conversation. He must be from the big city because country folks respect their customers.

Great spot! And dare I say a hidden gem in the Northwoods!…read more Fantastic outdoor patio with a fire pit, lots of shade, and a fun vibe. Great beer selection. Cool bar space inside. And excellent service. It's definitely not your "typical" Northwoods pub. No burgers. No cheese curds. Coke in a can. More eclectic menu. But they executed what they do have on the menu extremely well. If you're looking for a change of pace it's absolutely worth a 30 minute drive. We'll be back

Had five different pizza types. All were very good. Prices are reasonable. Server was exceptionally…read morenice but completely overloaded and the kitchen seemed very behind. It's obvious it's tough to find and keep enough good staff just about everywhere in the area. And wow, the outdoor patio with live music is a hidden gem.

Been coming here for over 40 years. New owners with assistance from the previous owners keeps…read morethings organized and enjoyable. A number of cabins are newer and while on my recent visit they had removed an older cabin and had just poured a big new foundation for its replacement. The bar is the best and Beverly is still there expertly serving cocktails and beer plus the only bar up here I've found still serving ice cream drinks especially the Brandy Alexander. The cabin I stayed in this time was an older one but still comfortable and a great northwoods feel with a beautiful view of the lake.

I have gone here every year since I was 2 with my parents and grandparents. I always have fun and…read morethe cabins have a very homey feel. this place is a second home to me

Manny's was a hit! They had outdoor seating, yard games, and a sand volleyball court. They had…read moreplenty of drink options (including delicious mocktails for me, as a pregnant lady). My husband had the steak w/mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was awesome. I wish I had eaten his dish! The chicken piccata was good, but the steak was no joke. Wait staff was awesome! We had a large group of about 22 as we were with a bachelor/ette party and the staff was superb. Definitely come check them out for a good time!

You can do better. Amazing grounds and building but that's where it ends. I have come here year…read moreafter year like a fool this is my last time. To start I asked about prosecco on wine list for $14. I said is that a bottle . Server said yes. I said I take one then. She came back and said it supposed to be $41. That's fine but then the comment if you ordered it without asking you would have been charged $41 and had to paid it. Really!!! Then I ordered a bottle of Moet and the server brought us regular wine glasses. I asked can we get champagne glasses and she brought them. Also the champagne came out cool not cold. So I asked what temperature and the fridge was supposedly 55 which not sure seemed warmer'. Even 55 is is a little warm for non vintage champagne. Should be 43 to 48. I want into the bar and ask for ice for my champagne as it was 89 degree out. Bartender was nice at first but I did comment about champagne temperature and got an eye roll, nice. The lobster ravioli is unique it's a flat piece of pasta over the ingredients. Also I ordered the broiled cod. 3 small pieces. Which whatever but person next to me order it and he received 3 giant pieces of cod . On purpose, not sure. This is only my 5th one star review out of 145 reviews for reference.

Friends of ours told us we needed to eat at Aberdeen and we absolutely loved it. The Hungarian…read moremushroom soup was top-notch. The Asian ribs and Blackened shrimp special was very very good. I was intrigued by the pork belly entree but was steered to the ribs. Service was super from start to finish. Looked in the bar which was pretty cool and wanted to have a drink in there but got there just at our reservation time.

Service was excellent with very nice ambiance with a beautiful large lodge building on a river…read moreFlowage. Plenty of seating inside & out. We got the 2 specials: crab stuffed blackened walleye & orange chicken with an egg roll. Another couple recommended their Spanish pork. We also enjoyed the warm bread pudding ala mode for 2. Reasonable prices.

We came on Friday at 8:05 pm and the bartender said "sorry we closed at 8:00".... First of all…read moreWho closes at 8 pm on a Friday, but also we were 5 minutes late. When I worked at the restaurant we would take care of people who came in. Won't be back.

Just excellent. Hidden gem. Great food and great service.cant wait to go back. Great jobread more

A really consistent dinner spot. There's a large u-shaped bar area and then a spacious dining room…read more The bar is a great place to hang out before dinner or just for drinks! We always make a reservation because it fills up. The cheese curds are really good with a distinct squeak. I love that the entrees come with soup or salad and bread. My family members love their homemade ranch. I most recently got the chicken Marsala, which is delicious. Super creamy, flavorful mushroom Marsala sauce over noodles and chicken. I've gotten the tournedos a number of times. They're always cooked how I ask (medium rare) and come with a good portion of sautéed mushrooms and onions. The sautéed mushroom side for $4.99 is a substantial amount of mushrooms if you're looking for more. The scallops are great and very tasty.

This place was not great. We went in the past and it was wonderful but this time, yikes! I…read moreFood was all not good. We were very disappointed with all of it. We won't be returning.