Holy cow! I would say a trip to Bayfield is in order just to experience the chill lake vibes from Hoop's Dockside. Live music on a dock that extends into the lake. Spots to sit in the sun or shade depending on your mood. Good beer in cans at reasonable prices. Simple, delicious food prepared to order. Service with a smile. For me, this is almost a perfect place. The only change I would make, and mostly it's because I am old, is to turn down the volume a bit on the musicians. I understand the reasons to keep it loud. In fact, had it not been so loud, I might not have found it. As I was inescapably drawn to the sound of music coming from the water. Okay. Maybe one more change? Beers are good and all, and I appreciate that one can get New Glarus everywhere in WI, but if they could find a way to batch some Old Fashioneds AND turn down the music a hair... then it would truly be a perfect place. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - A breathtaking backdrop for the band - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

My husband and I went on a Tuesday around noon, and it wasn't too busy - about 5 other groups. The service was friendly. I love the simple menu, no long decisions. The view was excellent, and the umbrellas kept the sun off. The fish was good! I could have used larger condiment cups to dip my fish in, but perhaps I could have just spread it on with my fork. We'd go back. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Fish and chips (and coleslaw) - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Very fresh. Very convenient and quick. Perfect setting. We will be back. The fried whitefish and chips were great. Extremely hot day, but the breeze off Lake Superior made it very comfortable read more

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They added an unbreaded grilled fish with rice pilaf. It was very good. The classic fish and chips was as good as ever. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Grilled Fish and Rice Pilaf - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Some of the best fish and chips I've had in the last few years. Friendly staff, fast service and live music were all nice bonuses. read more

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Best whitefish in bayfield! Great atmosphere and super friendly folks. Only 3 things on the menu.

What a location! This small restaurant is built on a pier. Great tasting fish and chips and good beer. Would be a little better with a couple of tap beers. The seating area is great and the music is right next to the water. We enjoyed a good musician while getting the greatest view imaginable. read more

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The fish was great, the location is perfect and the views are spectacular! We tried the fried fish and the grilled, and both were superb. They also have live music certain nights of the week. read more

Pretty great operations with simple easy to understand menu. Choose from three fish options and encourage people to try the not spicy blackened white fish with wild rice and delicious coleslaw for a fair maybe slight high 16$. They had the food ready in 1 minute and it was fresh and hot tasting. Would recommend it to a fellow traveler. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Blackened white fish with wild rice and coleslaw- good - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

After our cruise around the Apostle Islands, we were in the mood for some fish! This little place on the water had a very limited menu, but it fit the bill for us. Four of us shared the two baskets they offered. Both were delicious. They also have a bar for beverages. We sat out by the water and it was relaxing and enjoyable. read more

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The food is excellent and the customer service is top notch. If you are inThe Bayfield area, this is a must go to place!

Rocking bands, amazing cherry cider, and fresh fish make this a must visit. We spent three hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Absolutely delicious white fish in a perfect setting on the water! We got smoked salmon and white fish spread from their retail store on the way out of town which allowed us to continue enjoying Lake Superior for a few more days even as we left the area. The staff were super friendly, helped us by providing some ice for the cooler, and talked us into a bright red shirt with their logo which will be my 4th of July gear this year! read more

I wish I realized how neat this place was sooner in our trip. I didn't really discover it until our last night, and we'd just done a fish fry the night before... I simply wasn't in the mood for another one. Still, it was such a cool spot directly on Lake Superior so I had to go and at least visit. They were having live music so my pup and I walked over for a beer and to listen to the jams. I don't know how they have anywhere near enough seating in the big tourist season, but we went early enough (both time and date) where we got a table further back from the stage and water. Near the stage the ground is smaller rocks, so I didn't think the pup would be super comfy on it. Also, the music was SO LOUD you'd have to scream just to hear someone next to you. So, we sat at the picnic tables further back and enjoyed our time. I could see their boats from fishing along the pier and smell the amazing scents of the fish fry. I was so sad to not be in the mood for a fish fry, but enjoyed everything else about this place. This is the FIRST place I'm heading the next time I'm back in Bayfield. read more

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Amazing fish shop! The fish is fresh caught every morning; usually around 800lbs. The breading is fantastic & make sure to try the jalapeño tartar sauce! Everything is served outside on their lovely waterfront patio. We went for lunch and service was quick. The menu is small and easy to choose from, they also have beers. Dogs are welcome, just try to keep them separated so everyone is happy. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Fresh fish plate - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

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This is a cool little shack that has outdoor seating only with a nice pergola with tables right on the lake. They only serve fresh fried white fish with fries, but it was great. They fry it right in front of you and they have cold beer and cocktails to go along with it. It was a beautiful day to sit by lake and have a great lunch. read more

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Amazing fish and chips with a gorgeous view of Lake Superior!!! Fish is fried to order, so it comes out perfectly crispy. I loved the fact that they have lime juice and spicy tartar!!! Staff super kind and nice despite being extremely busy. Highly, highly, highly recommend Hoops Dockside read more

Went here as they opened for lunch on a Sunday since the weather was perfect to be sitting on the dock. We ordered at the counter, and the turnaround was less than 5 minutes to get the food. We loved the condiments table with ketchup, lemon juice, malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and jalapeno tartar sauce. The jalapeno tartar sauce was standout, and more places should have it. Just a little kick to go with the fish. The fish breading was nice and crisp and not greasy in the least. There was also still a good amount of juice in the fish. The fries were also nice and crisp and perfectly salted. We were all very impressed with the food. They exceeded expectations! Also, nothing can compare to the view! read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

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The fish is phenomenal, not too thick on the breading, perfectly fried, great tartar sauce, decent fries, nice area to eat and enjoy the views, plus they had live music while we were here and that added to the atmosphere. Service was also good. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Kitchen, bar, and order stand. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

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One of my favorite places in Bayfield. The expanded menu to include the blackened fish with rice was a nice addition. Great atmosphere on the lake. read more

Off the boat fresh fish done perfectly. Wife had black whitefish on rice and I had fish and chips. Beautiful location on the end of the dock. They had a good band playing on Memorial Day Monday. service was quick and friendly. Could have used a few more fries. Jalapeño tater sauce was very good. Nice newer experience in Bayfield. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Great local band, Strange Crew - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

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Fish and chips plus assorted drinks. Delicious and nice sauces for all of your fish add ons. First to Yelp it. Kids fish and chips also pop and cans of beers. read more

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We got of fish of course.. it's the only thing on their menu and it's done right! Cooked perfectly and the jalapeno tartar sauce was an amazing touch! Sitting dockside was magical too..loved all of it! read more

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One of the best fish dinners we have ever had. Both the grilled and fried fish were incredible! And the lake view with the live music was the perfect way to end the day!! read more

Cute place, great view of the lake, quick service, awesome food. You can get the fish, fish or fish! read more

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Absolutely delightful. Friendly staff, beautiful location, and scrumptious food! Yum yum yum! read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Fish and chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Wow! This place is brand new. I'm blown away not only by the quality of the food (fish & chips) but also by how cool the venue is. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

great fish and chips!!! everyone i was with loved their food. beautiful view right on the water as well. great place to eat while staying in bayfield! read more

Food is a solid 4, maybe 5 stars. But, i can not pay top $ for food with 6 porta pottys sitting in the dining area and all seating out in the cold and wind. Service was fast. The nice-looking lady there made me furious. The only way they sell it us 2 pieces if fish, fries, Cole slaw, and Drink. You can not order 3 pieces or 4 pieces unless you get all of the above. I wanted more fish for myself. Then. She hands everyone their beverage and opens every can. So, if you have a couple of orders that have drinks. It would be nice if the drinks weren't opened. Or, if you are by yourself like I was and ordered two meals because you wanted 4 pieces of fish and would have liked to have saved the drink for later, you are out of luck. I would have gladly paid $5 each for more fish. However, I paid $15 and got the entire thing with 2 opened drinks. She should not just assume everyone wants their drinks opened. And it seems it would make good sense to sell more fish if somebody wanted some. French fries were good. Cole Slaw was barely even a spoonful and was just ok. Now, the only thing they serve is fried fish. This fish has a different batter than your typical Lakeshore fish places. It is a panko battered fish. Not the type that goes well with malt vinegar. The tarter sauce is homemade, and they also have jalapeño tarter sauce, which us good. Would I return to this place? Absolutely not! Go read more

We enjoyed the fresh fried fish so much that we ate here two days in a row! The jalapeño tartar sauce is also delicious. Service was friendly and prompt and it's a nice location to look out over the lake. Highly recommend! read more

The food, service, and of course the view were awesome. We cannot wait to go back! Also had a lovely local cider which was excellent. read more

Hoops Dockside Fish And Chips - The view! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Doesn't get any fresher. Caught and cooked in the same day. Unparalleled natural beauty for an Al fresco dining experience. Friendly and eager to please staff. Meticulous ownership. Great addition to Bayfield with live music to boot. Pet friendly as long as there's not the aforementioned tunes playing. Worth the search and easy to find once you know it's there. Enjoy! read more

Simple fish and chips with a beautiful view. Fish was fresh and fried to order. Fried batter was crispy, consistent and complimented the overall flavor nicely. Highly recommend stopping here for a meal to add to your Bayfield experience! read more

Legit the best fry I've ever had. Yelp says I need 86 more characters but more is less sometimes. read more

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Lived here over 50 years, The best uniquely different eating place in Bayfield. Fish prepared by the family who caught it and know how to prepare it. Outstanding location to eat on a dock on Lake Superior. Super in every way. A great improvement to dining choices. read more

Fish and chips done well, with great views and super-friendly people cooking and serving. Lost track of how many times we dined here this summer and early fall! read more

My husband, our adult daughter, her partner and I ate here recently. The food was outstanding. The fish was fresh and covered in a light batter the way we like it. It was lovely to sit outside by the lake under the shade of the roof. We enjoyed the live music which was a man with an acoustic guitar singing old folk music. All 4 of us loved this place! read more

Love their fish!! Can't find it better....anywhere! Best view of Lake Superior! Hard working family

Great lunch spot on the water! Fish and chips made with fresh whitefish - hot and tasty!! Nice to be a couple of blocks away from Rittenhouse crowds. read more

Small family run with great food and atmosphere. The tartar sauce was delicious and the fish was flaky and crispy.