Nice, quiet, low key atmosphere, good quality lake trout…read more Somewhat limited menu but it was off season when I was there.

Food was just ok. I think the service would have been better had there been more people working at…read morethe restaurant. It was fairly busy at 6 pm on a weeknight. The ambiance was good, well decorated and good looking inside and on screened in porch. I would not go back.

New owner, seemed more family friendly than in the past. Food was really good and all the employees…read morewere really nice.

Little Nikki's is now Ponchos. We had the BBQ special and white fish. I've had a lot of white fish…read moreand this was the best! Family friendly.

Excellent food and service Best sunset view on the island…read more Great wine and cocktails Sail Lake Superior

We had excellent service during the off season month with one server doing every table. To be able…read moreto sit on the patio, enjoy the lake, sunset and great food is a 5-star. Madeline Island is already quaint and intimate yet almost every patron makes small talk in a nice way. We met a cute poodle named Tommy on the patio and the owner allowed me to feed him some of my fabulous pork apple meal. There is a wide variety of food and cocktails. My husband and I split the Caesar salad with chicken (the chicken was not that great so I recommend omitting that) and then he had the pot pie and I had the apple pork with potatoes. Everything was flavored well and felt comforting. For dessert, we split the apple pie. The staff even warmed it up for us. Thank you!!

This restaurant felt like a traditional Midwestern restaurant and bar, but the menu has many more…read morecontemporary items. I had a spinach and chicken quesadilla. The filling was delicious, but it was very greasy. I used a napkin to soak up some grease. The roasted vegetables were very overcooked, salty and I did not expect Lima beans in the medley. Service was cheerful and prompt.

Victorian themed restaurant and inn. Very small town charm like Downton Abbey and Gilmore Girl…read morehybrid. I was expecting Lorelei to walk into reception area at any moment with a cup of coffee. Foods are excellent We had 5 course tasting menu that way we can taste most of the foods. Fortunately This is a very fine dining with moderate portion not giant. The highlights are definitely: Caesar salad - made old fashioned way you can taste the anchovy Mushroom soup - almost like French onion soup but mushroom and without overwhelming cheese on top. It's so nice and light. Perfect start to a meal seafood ravioli served with salmon - ravioli is definitely the star . The salmon is just some back up dancer. That Ravioli is magic. Umami bomb definitely taste the ocean (in a good way) and the butter and all the good things in life. For desert - the berry cobbler is special of the day and it is just phenomenal. All great texture are there. Chewy crust. Explosive berry flavors à la mode. After dinner. You can hang out at the porch there's swing. Nice chairs overlook the lake. Next time we should probl stay here

Delicious whitefish. Full diner menu. Service was nice. But I love the style! The inside is…read morefull of old Hollywood and Rock n Roll glossy photos, posters and album artwork, like a celebrity hall of fame, with some real classics. The outside is an atmospheric old inn in a lakeside town. This is delightful, and I always try to stop by when passing through.

We stopped in to Gruenke's for a late breakfast during our trip to the South Shore. We were staying…read morein Herbster but no restaurants were open for breakfast (hardly any were open at all because its the end of the season!) so we headed east to Bayfield. This is a small, cute vintage place. I love the bar. Both of us had omelets, husband had a cheese omelet with a side of sausage patties and I had the veggie omelet with cheese and an English muffin. Breakfast was good (4 staras) and service was extremely friendly and fast and very affordable. My husband left his down vest and his sunglasses there and the owners made a special effort to come in the next day when they were closed so we could come by to pick it up so an extra star for friendly helpful problem solving.

I was hesitant based on some of the reviews, but my fiance made reservations for us at 7:30 on a…read moresummer Friday. We were seated immediately, service was attentive, and both of our dishes were great- I had the espresso tenderloin and he had the surf and turf.

The prime is excellent! My husband and I split our Queen sized meal. And it was more than enough…read more The views are beautiful! Right on the lake. Prices average. Yes go!

Two words: Whitefish livers…read more Where have these been all of my life? Granted, I'm a liver eater. Chopped chicken liver is one of my all time favorite things. Duck liver, goose liver, calves liver, cod liver, monkfish liver, sign me up. But somehow whitefish livers have evaded me. These were delicious! I also had what might have been the most midwestern meal ever. Cheese curds with ranch dressing, a plate of whitefish livers, and a sweet brandy old fashioned to wash it all down. On the specialty drinks menu I couldn't resist the Berens Brandy Old Fashioned. I mean, I have been a fan of Charlie Berens for a few years but I didn't realize he had his own brandy for the definitive cocktail of Wisconsin. It was delicious, but it also turned out to be $12. For my second round I just got a regular brandy old fashioned which was also quite good, but weighed in at five bucks. Let the buyer beware. Which is ultimately why Pier Plaza fell short of the fifth star. The prices feel a bit high for what it is. Granted, it's right by the water, in a remote part of the state, and thrives on tourists. And that's fine. I have no regrets and would absolutely recommend folks who might be passing through to stop in for a very Wisconsin meal. Portions are large, so plan accordingly.

Bayfield is the cutest little town I've ever visited - and whenever I visit a new place I hunt for…read morethe best pasta in town. Menu hunting led me to Pier Plaza (Pickled Herring). The "Pierly Pasta" with it cajuned up was awesome (breadstick included). I noticed they had a horseradish ranch... yeah I dipped the chicken in it and even threw some on the pasta. Game changer! This place - location, ambiance, water view, food, drinks - the whole package!

We had such a nice experience! Service was top notch! Our server recommended the philly steak…read moresandwich, which we loved, and we had a bleu cheese burger too. Both were really good! We'll be back next time we're in town, thank you!

Love hometown vibe... Where everyone knows your name…read more From soups to classic fish Friday to local beers and Best of the best!!!