Stopped in for dinner with a party of 10 personnel was disorganized from the moment we walked in and not helpful or friendly. Waitress was not happy about splitting the bill between the three families but we have a great system down for ordering which makes their job super easy and they end up getting a great tip. We got our food and overall were pretty satisfied, just about everyone was extremely happy with their food, I had ordered breaded wings and wasn't really satisfied they weren't crispy like I prefer but were edible. When we thanked the waitress for splitting our tab she littering rolled her eyes. Good place to eat but they need to work on their customer service. read more

Friendly staff. Good bar food, and great drinks. Easy to get to, we have taken our bikes on a couple occasions.

Food was pretty decent for a bar. Being one of the only places open in the area to get food the last night of our visit, we can't complain too much. They had a good selection of craft beers, which I found impressive for the style of place it is. The service was... odd. Pretty sure the waitress may have been on something, I haven't had an on-going interaction that weird maybe ever. It was only really busy at the bar, the table area was practically empty, but it was still quite loud, lots of sounds from all over the pace. TV, music, gaming machines, a little hard to have a real conversation. I'd say give it a chance if you're passing through, just be prepared for the ambiance and service. read more

We stopped in for dinner after leaving Washington Island. It's a quaint little bar with a large dining room. We sat in the small dining room near the bar. Our waitress wasn't the most pleasant person I ever met, but was polite and not rude. I ordered a Basin Burger and fries. This was a 1/3 pound burger fried with mushrooms, onions, and cheese, served on a toasted bun with tomato, lettuce, and pickles on the side. This could have made my best burger list if they would have only used a little salt when cooking it. The burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, but was bland. The fries were nothing to brag about, read more

Been to this place a few times in the past. Plenty of beers on tap, 50 I believe and over 50 different types of whiskey too boot. Appears to be a local hang out as the night goes on. This time stopped mid afternoon and totally enjoyed ourselves, unfortunately they took the basket of bacon off the menu read more

Mink River has a slightly rowdy "biker bar" vibe to it, and just about borders on what I'd call the maximum before not being child/family-friendly. Mostly because the bartender was cursing up a storm with the patrons sitting at the bar. We could have really done without that. Aside from that, the service was good and so was the food. It is a place I would consider going to again unless it was the whole family with all the kids. read more

Wow! Wow! Just wow! Don't pass this place up in Door County. Order the friend green beans! They are out of this world. I also ordered the Dill Salmon which was excellent. He had the fish tacos which were also fantastic. The server was hysterical and the environment was fun. I'll be back!!! read more

An unassuming spot off the main drag in Ellison bay. Huge fun bar with seasoned tenders making friendly convos with locals. Menu had traditional pub fare, but included more extensive meals like prime rib after 5. Real standouts here are the extensive beer and whiskey menus. Unique IPAs and seasonal taps from dozens of breweries. We stopped in for a late snack of afternoon nachos and beers. Nachos were loaded with fresh toppings, and included a great house made pico. We will return!! read more

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I had a cheeseburger & fries in the bar, and the food & service were good - not great, but just what I expected this far north in Door County during a snowy April weekday. The staff seems very friendly and the decor is comfortably casual. read more

I have driven by this place about a hundred times and always wanted to stop in--there is something about the way it looks--an older, unpretentious, and cool looking exterior combined with the supper club moniker made me think it would have some character. On a recent trip we dropped by for an after dinner drink one night and then decided to return the next night for dinner. The service was friendly--we liked the waitress and bartender--but the food was lackluster and we definitely did not feel like we got what we paid for. We started with the salad bar which was fine for what it was--small but with all of the staples and two choices of soup. We ordered a bucket of shrimp for the appetizer and while it tasted all right, the shrimp were really really soggy--we had to ring them out before eating them. I imagine they had been defrosting in cold water until about a minute before they came out in the bucket. My wife ordered a "potato crusted" whitefish. We should have known better as the waitress made a point of warning us that the potato crust was potato chips. The fact that she had to provide the disclaimer made it obvious that other people had complained before, probably that night. My wife really wanted the whitefish though, so she went ahead and ordered it. The waitress wasn't joking. I thought she meant that the potato crusting was made with potato chips, but it in fact was potato chips. It looked and tasted like they had poured out the bottom of a ruffles bag over the fish before baking. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't so wonderful either. I ordered the shrimp and veggies over pasta. When my dish came out there was a plate of shrimp and veggies, but no past underneath. (Really???) I asked the waitress if I had misread the menu.(Not sarcastically--I really thought I must have). Nope, there was supposed to be pasta. She took the dish back to the kitchen. So my wife had her food and I didn't have mine. My dish came back out pretty quickly, but I was not impressed with the meager amount of pasta mixed in with what they had already made for me. When I think of something served as a pasta dish, there is a solid base of noodles, not just a couple of bow ties thrown in the mix. The waitress said she would take a dollar off the bill, due to the mix-up (a dollar???), but I told her not to worry about it. Altogether, it wasn't awful or anything--we both finished our plates--but as we walked out we had that feeling of "ehhh..." I really wanted to like this place--the old fashioned double entrance for dining room on one side and bar on the other was a great start. Maybe we just came on an off-night. We will probably be back for drinks, although we would need some convincing for the dinner. read more

My favorite place to knock back a few brewz while up north. The owners are awesome, the staff is nice, and it's a classic up north bar. The burgers are fantastic for lunch too. read more

We both had the turkey cheese sandwiches with the fries. It was busy but the service was great and the food came out if the kitchen pretty quick! Make sure you eat here at least once! read more

Mink River Basin - Sports Bars Near Me - Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Casual atmosphere. We ate outside on the deck. Lilacs were in bloom. Chicken nachos were great. I had a burger and my husband had the chicken. Both were cooked just right. Juicy and flavorful. I was surprised how great the burger tasted. We would go back again! read more

Mink River Basin - Chicken on left and mushroom onion burger with cheese curds. Very pleased. Not at all overcooked or dry. - Sports Bars Near Me - Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

The best burgers !!! Not in a tourist trap . Friendly people Try the 12 pepper burger , it rocks ! read more

We love the fried shrimp here! Best we've ever had. (That being said the peel n eat are ). Wonderful fries and onion rings and chicken tenders are delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating. Looking forward to trying the walleye which looked amazing. read more

Great Sconnie bar ambiance. Golden Tee and a picture of Donald Driver and Peeta holding an American flag-- I was right at home.

this would be four stars but this is not a safe place to eat. my egg rolls were good and the sweet chili sauce really made the dish. we were there on pasta night and my wife really liked her shrimp alfredo. none of the staff wear masks. the big problem is the lack of social distancing at the hostess stand where you order your food. they need to make people line up on the porch. menus are reused without being cleaned. once they get a customer with covid everyone will get sick read more

The bar was the only part open tonight and everything is fried or grilled in grease. If you're looking for pub food, it's ok. However, I was looking for broiled whitefish. Sad to see how much the place has changed. It was an ok dinner with decent service. read more

We stopped here with the boys (16&11). It was wonderful. There was a table of seniors behind us and one with little ones in the bar room. All ages. I had a delicious/fresh arugula & grilled chicken salad. Their beer list is massive. Since We're in Door county I had to try the New Glarus Belgian Red https://newglarusbrewing.com/beers/OurBeers/Beer/wisconsin-belgian-red made with Wisconsin wheat and Door county cherries. YUM! The others had burgers and fries and said they were good. TVs had the US women's FIFA win over Sweden. Fun to watch. There is a game room if the kids got bored. But the best part, by far, was the staff: knowledgeable and very friendly/welcoming. If you make it up to the gorgeous lake side tip of Door county, we highly recommend the place. read more

Best bar in DC. If you're a connoisseur of bourbon or a fine dining experience, this is the place for you. I've been going to DC for 60 years and this is a must place to visit and enjoy the best of DC. read more

Found this gem on our last trip to Door County. Warm and welcoming. 200 types of whiskey. I don't recall all the beers on tap. We were staying across the point and decided to take our food back to our room. O. M. G. For take out, driving 10 minutes back to our room, they did not disappoint. My husband and I both said we would drive 4 hrs one way just to have another burger. I'm sad I didn't take pictures.......but trust me when I say make a point of stopping in to see Linden. Great experience read more

Just happen to stop here for the ATM. The decided to just have lunch since we stopped. I didn't like the fact that there are two rooms dining/bar. And, no hostess to direct us but eventually a patron advised us to just pick a table in the bar area for lunch. They have a great beer list. We ordered the whitefish basket and the cheeseburger with onion rings. We enjoyed both our meals. Delicious burger. Simple but fresh ground beef and tasty. Fish also tasted fresh. No complaints from our meals. The place definitely has a old school bar feel. Nothing fancy as far as decor. Old school "Cheers" bar meets side road diner. But worth the stop if you're looking for a nice beer and lunch. read more

I'm all about burgers. Pow. This place is a home run. Perfectly cooked burger, great seasoned fries, yummy cheese curds, and a massive craft beer selection. It's a drive to get here, but worth it. read more

Mink River Basin - Sports Bars Near Me - Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

When we first walked in with our family of 6 it did not seem family friendly. But we ate outside on the patio and had blast playing outdoor jenga and connect 4. The burgers were great, very juicy. The beer battered onion rings were amazing. We will come back next visit to door county. Waitresses were very good. read more

Ahh, the Mink. Giver at the River. You've heard the commercials and hopefully some locals talking about this diamond in the rough. We stopped here after hiking and were SO glad we did. The snow started to fall just as we sat down at the bar. It was beautiful to watch through the windows. We had burgers, which honestly were the BEST burgers we've had. I had sweet potato fries with mine which are thick cut. Huz had regular fries. We were tempted by the homemade Oreo cheesecake, which was like a fluffy Oreo cheesecake fluff on an Oreo crust. It was insanely delish, you guys. There were two young dudes next to us that ordered it to share and we all grooved on how good it was. We even considered canceling our dinner reservations at a fine dining place up the street to have another meal here. Honestly, wish we would have! We'll definitely be back to have some eats, drinks and play a round of skee-ball. read more

This is one of my favorite stops in Door County Friday night AYCE walleye, whitefish and others. This place has the best Bloody Mary anywhere. I have had bloody Mary's many places. The Reuben is excellent and you can't go wrong on any of the burgers. read more

Mink River Basin - Fantastic Bloody Mary - Sports Bars Near Me - Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Popped in to see about a take out order. No masks or no social distancing. Beware if you care about contracting or spreading Covid.

So as a yearly visitor the ownership and staff continue to excel in serving some off the best burgers and drinks on the door peninsula, with the greatest attitude and attention. The Mink River Basin gets you away of the often overly crowded and long waits of Sister Bay with better food and a huge craft beer and whiskey selection. My family and extended family always make sure to have a big dinner on the outside patio with all of our kids, ages 3-14 and would highly recommend for larger families. **Tip** once done with dinner, send the kiddos home with the grandparents or older ones and have an absolute blast at the bar for a late night, great music, great drinks!! read more

Had the 1/2 grilled chicken sandwich and cheesy broccoli soup w/pasta salad. Tasted great and they were accommodating to our two dogs, seating us outside on the patio. They brought us a dog bowl of water and treats. Good service and food read more

We were heading in to Sister Bay for lunch...too crowded!! So we went a bit further north and had lunch at the Mink River Basin. It was our first visit and it was great. Staff was wonderful and we had a delightful meal. I like my burgers well done..this was the first time in a long time it was done right! Husband had the taco salad, also outstanding. Clean, easy going and comfy establishment..we will return! read more

A must stop when in Door County. Great beer, great food, great people. I have been there in all 4 seasons and have never been disappointed.

Good bar fare. Good pizza and a vast selection of fried foods. I've always been happy with my meals.

We really enjoyed our afternoon at the Mink River Basin. We went for lunch and to watch the Badgers football game. The staff were friendly, helpful and very attentive! The food we had was delicious and so were the drinks with a great beer selection. I loved that when the game on the turned the sound on the TV's to the game! Now that's a badger sports bar! If you're in the area this is a great stop! read more

Stopped for lunch on 9/18/17. Greeted warmly by the bartender (who also doubled as our waitress.) Great selection of sandwiches; we each chose a 1/2 sandwich with soup. We ordered chili as the soup choice and it was tasty; sandwich was sliced prime rib on french bread served with au jus - very good! Nice atmosphere; will definitely come back again! read more

One of the best local places to eat, drink, and be merry. The food is second to none, and you can't ask for a better selection of beers and cocktails. These guys know how to make you feel welcomed and appreciated. If you want great food, service, and the local flair for the DC area, mark the Mink as your destination. You won't be disappointed. read more

My boyfriend and I took a weekend to go camping in Door County a few months ago and found this place during a crappy thunderstorm that stalled out outdoor activities. WOW. At first we were at this little bar/restaurant across the street but were really looking for an old pub with some nice bar food. After leaving the other place, we were about to head back to the tent, but decided to stop in here. At first I was a little thrown off because on the sign it said "Supper Club". I really just wanted to sit at a low key bar, have a nice beer, and get some appetizers. When we walked in, there was a large dining hall to the left, but to the right was a comfortably filled bar with the TV's on and people watching the London Olympics. It wasn't filled with rich stuffy people vacationing for the weekend, which is something we were trying to get away from. Overall, we had finally found our place. We sat down at the bar which was pretty much at capacity and took at look at the beer selection. Right off the bat, the beer on tap was a mix of craft, imports and domestics. Finally, a place where I could get a nice craft beer on tap. We took a look at the menu and noticed they had chicken wings. I had been craving chicken wings for a month or so, so I was really happy to be able to try a new place and what they had to offer. When we got them, they looked amazing.... And they were, the best chicken wings, we had ever had. I kid you not. Perfectly spiced, a light crispness on the outside, good quality chicken. It was heaven. I did not want to leave, I wanted to order another basket but I was soo full. Above all else, come here to try the wings. The staff was super nice, the ambience was comfortable, and the prices were decent. Next time I in Door County, I'm coming here. read more

A gem up north with a cozy atmosphere! The burgers live up to the hype, friendly staff, and an arcade for the kiddos make this an ideal spot for watching the big game or gathering with family. Oh, did I mention the amazing beer selection?!?? I can't wait to come back next time we're in Door! read more

Read the Yelp reviews and stopped... great choice and I concur... not touristy, great food, and a friendly staff! Can't go wrong with anything here! read more

This funky night spot has EXCELLENT nachos. I have tried them twice now and am amazed at the size and flavor of this tasty dish which is more than enough for two people. You have a choice of chicken or beef. Both are good. Sit on the bar-side rather than in the dining room. It is a bit noiser (depending on the juke box pics) but it has A LOT more atmosphere. Make sure you ask for a side of guacamole. read more

Ate here last night. Everything was excellent! Had a very good server named Christy. Very attentive and friendly. I had two sliders, Italian beef and cheddar and pasta salad. My husband had a burger (can't remember which one) and potato salad. The sliders were wonderful and the pasta salad one of the best I've ever had. My husband's burger was very good and so was the potato salad. Have eaten there before, will eat there again. Very good service. read more