This place is my ALL TIME FAVORITE bar. Cozy, fun, GREAT drinks, good service. Been here more than…read more10 times passing thru Minocqua and it's always Immaculate vibes. No matter if it's Bloody Mary mornings, afternoon beers or late night live music cocktails. PERFECT.

Ambiance was fun and although it is a tiny place with a lot of locals at the bar, the vibe was cool…read moreAnd inviting to us as passers thru. All we heard from our local family was that we needed to go. So the day we were leaving we made sure to hit up the place as we left town. Bartender was an interesting character. Seemed unfriendly at first, but then warmed up and we were bantering in no time. Although I still got a weird vibe from him. I will say this, he made a bang on spicy bloody Mary and it is by far one of the best I have had in years! We definitely will go back when we come back to visit our family.

I checked this place out today. I had a great time, felt comfortable and thankful for a local safe…read morehaven. The stories on the back of the beers are a nice touch. I love the fun aesthetic in an old converted gas station and the customer service was exceptional! I will definitely be back while I am in town and every time I return to the area!!

No longer in business... got busted for bootlegging beer.... Not good patrons and way too political…read moreto stay in business

Fantastic rooftop with great views! Loved the waterfront…read moredining. Our server was nice. We ordered drinks and an app to start. The drinks were good. I got the Wisco-Rita as it had northern waters whiskey, most of their other cocktails have rail alcohol. Unfortunately the appetizer came out with our meal which we ordered our main food later. This was disappointing as we would not have ordered it. We got the spinach and artichoke dip which was not anything special, would not recommend. I got the buffalo chicken wrap for dinner and was asked grilled or crispy chicken. I ordered crispy and was misled, it was really just breaded chicken and was not crispy. The side or ranch was missing and had to flag server down to get that. Only thing special about this place is location and view.

The burger was pretty average overall. The avocado on it unfortunately wasn't very good and didn't…read moreadd much to the sandwich. The fries were good - crispy and exactly what you'd want alongside a burger. The real reason to come here is the atmosphere. We sat on the rooftop on a gorgeous evening, and the vibes were unbeatable. Great setting for drinks, chatting, and enjoying the weather. I'd come back for the rooftop experience more than the food itself.

This place is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. The bar is in the middle and has…read moreseating on both sides and the back has many tables, including a stage for a band. We were there in the afternoon but would like to come back when there is some live music. Lots of TV's... Free peanuts too! Bar is well stocked with many beverage choices and the bartender and locals were very friendly. Looks like you can order food from a nearby business and they will deliver.

Just meeting Happy was worth the price of admission. A total gem in the middle of town. All things…read morethat a middle America tavern should be and more!

The best cheese curds and wild rice soup in the Minocqua area…read more Seriously you need to try the wild rice soup. It's the best I have ever had. Anytime we come to the area we grab some. They have a great selection of beers including a nice amber one that was smooth. Cheese curds were melty and super hot. The best way to eat them. Son had a burger that he inhaled. You can't go wrong with a meal at the whale.

Empty tables in the bar area, empty tables in the dining area, empty tables on the outside deck and…read morethe elderly rude hostess told us it would be an hour wait. I am not standing around for an hour while there are plenty of empty tables everywhere. Thanks

Great place when it was open. Loved the food, owners, bartenders, tapas food and drinks. They…read morealways had great entertainers. Its now closed, for special events only.

Why haven't I been here before??? I come up to Minocqua a few times a year and haven't yet come…read morehere. Unsure why though, because this place was great!! The prices are good, and the drinks are even better. I got a huge glass of fantastic sangria for only $8! We also ordered the pita and hummus tapa, which was so so good. And it came with a LOT of pita (much appreciated). The music inside is awesome, and the aesthetic is really cool. I loved all the paintings. Service was a bit slow when we came...but because of how long we had to wait they comped our drinks so I can't complain at all. That was so nice of them to do! Overall an awesome place, I will definitely come back here every time I visit.

I work in customer service, so when someone says they are going out for a fish fry I'll ask where's…read moreyour favorite place to go? 9/10 it's Murtaughs. So of course I have to try it and let me tell you... it did NOT disappoint! I have eaten there there before and had their delicious deli sandwiches and their burgers are cooked to perfection, but wow! It's all you can eat deep fried pollack. Made to order beer battered or cajun. Included Murtaugh's clam chowder(I WANTED TO BATHE IN THIS STUFF, SO GOOD!), coleslaw, rye bread, their famous made from scratch potato salad (YUMMO! ) or french fries, lemon & tarter. And yay! They had malt vinegar! I love that with my fish. And let's not forget our bartender (sorry sir, I forgot your name ) but he was just on top of EVERYTHING! Fast, polite, engaging and a great smile! Thank you folks at Murtaughs! Oh shoot!! And David the cook!! The Oz. The man behind the curtain. Thank you all for making it great!

Michelle was amazing, atmosphere was friendly, food was tasty! Got the Philly and lots of…read moreappetizers, everything was solid

Don't often visit German restaurants. I have to say I was pretty pleased with this one. I had the…read morebrat with a side of potato salad. It was very sizable and delicious. The service was very good and it was fun to watch the waitress come to the table with three big mugs of root beer in one hand I won't say it actually made me feel like I was in Germany, but it was a lot of fun. They have outdoor seating in the back but we ate inside. Totally worth the visit if you want something different!

Unfriendly/rude bartender Saturday. Even though tables were seated inside, they said they weren't…read moreseating inside. Not sure if staff was light, but his tone and message were not friendly.

Just got up to the lake and was trying to find an open restaurant for dinner on a Monday night. No…read moreLuck. As I was driving orth on 51 I see a new place. A new bar/restaurant occupying an old closed bar. Been empty for years. I was hungry. It was open. I went in. At first typical NW bar. Very welcoming bartender with a good sense of humor. TVs all over the place. I ordered the ribs and was blown away. They were delicious. The drinks are free poured and healthy. So happy we have a new great place. I recommend it wholly. I'd give it a 5 but it's still a bar that serves good food. Not necessarily a family restaurant

I've been going here for years, burgers have gone downhill while the price has gone way up…read more Store bought buns, frozen then thawed hamburger and the bar regular (who appeared pickled) now cooks, this stop was unimpressive.

What a great experience. A homey restaurant serving feel good healthy meals. With a touch of…read moreScandinavian Charm. Have an akuivit before dinner and feast on the salmon bowl. Yummy. I'm going back.

Went there with a group of friends a couple days ago. Excellent service and food. Try it...you…read morewon't regret. Wines were good. Absolutely the best ahi tuna dish I've ever had. Pork dish also excellent. As was the fish fry. Excellent crème brûlée. Wish this place was closer to home. I'd be there every week.