Let me clarify this is a 4.5 star rating. Our friends at Yelp still won't give us half stars…read more After visiting Northwoods Inn, I tell people, "I had a great meal at a gas station recently.". No kidding, don't let the gas station vibes throw you, this place has great eats. We walked in through the gas station part of the building and were surprised to see the rustic decor of a medium sized dining area and an adjacent bar. It was a pretty full dining room and we sat ourselves. It didn't look promising as we saw one waitress and one bartender. However, after a brief wait, the waitress came to our table and assured us she would return as quickly as possible to get our drink and food orders. She returned as promised. Our drinks arrived a short time later. They were well made and attention was paid to get us another round as we finished the first. Our table had ribs, prime rib and a French dip sandwich. The portion size was great and the food arrived hot. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was tasty. The prime rib had great flavor, was prepared as ordered and had very little fat. The French dip was also tasty. Truth be told, a salad bar would make this a true five star rating. The salads served with the meal were nice but very run-of-the-mill. Will we go back in the future? You betcha!

I can see the appeal. This would be a super cool place to see live music outside. We just dropped…read morein for a break on a long drive. Drinks were cheap, had a cafe & small store too. The backyard is beautifully manicured with an outdoor bar (likely only open for events), a good sized stage, waterfall (that wasn't on in mid-September of course) and lots of seating/tables.

Loved the food here!! Hashbrowns were a perfect mix of crispy, buttery and salty. The pancake was…read moreexcellent. Staff was friendly and the place was cute and clean.

We've never been disappointed at Sorge's. It's a great breakfast spot close to where we live.read more

We had appetizers, fried pickles, garlic cheese curds, and wings. All were tremendous. Pickles were…read morespears light breading, garlic curds were the best ever, and the wings were big and the sweet chili sauce was super. Waitress was very attentive and polite. Sat on the deck outside water side, very enjoyable. The only knock, very small menu. Would recommend for sure.

Just a few things to be aware of: Even though it says they serve breakfast until 11:30, that is…read morenot the case. We arrived at 10:45am today and they were done serving breakfast and they were not starting lunch until noon. Also, the tues, wed menu is all deep fried food. Do not let any if this deter you from going, just plan accordingly. Great service and good food.

I have been here many times over the past few years and I've never been dissatisfied. The food…read morealways is some of the best tasting food you will have anywhere. The staff treats you like family and the whole experience just makes you happy. A small diner restaurant that packs a big punch. Best restaurant around In my opinion. We always get a purple pancake and the two faced madam. The two faced madam is always on the menu but changes seasonally and it always hits the spot.

Hands down the best place for breakfast and lunch in the Northwoods. We have vacationed frequently…read morein the Northwoods for the past 40 years. Toad in the Hole is a GEM. Tiny but worth the wait. Never once been disappointed. Exceptional. And the atmosphere is also so pleasing. 5 stars in every way!!!!

Not much for options. Not open often. Good location though. Decent service. Decent ambiance.read more

What a cute little bakery/coffee shop! We stumbled across Fika by chance and were so happy we did!…read more I was looking for a caffeine fix and spotted Fika. There is no dine in, but are a few tables outside of the place in case you want to stick around. No shade though; it's a grab and go sort of spot. The service was great! I forget the lady's name who was working but she was very helpful and friendly. The group ahead of us visited with her for a bit - definitely a small town feel! The cookies were AMAZING! Great flavor, huge, and moist on the inside - the guys in my group ate them up. Order online ahead of time for baked goods in COVID times with weekend pickup. Otherwise, whatever is left they have available for purchase. That happened to be the Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Chip cookies on the day I went - I bought 6! The coffee was good and strong. I ended up ordering an iced latte with oat milk and half vanilla based off of the lady's recommendation. The flavor was good and I was a lot more awake afterwards! I got a medium but could've gotten a small as I couldn't drink all of the caffeine in one go. Overall such a cute spot I'd highly recommend visiting!

The "Dark Forest", as grandpa would call it, is a jewel of the northwoods. Great food, excellent…read morebeer selection and good service. A rare combination north of Wausau. Authentic German fare, so satisfying. With Covid, they're doing curbside pick up. Order online and eat 30 minutes later. Seamless!

We loved this beer list and the food was delicious--my husband had the jagerschnitzel and I had the…read morebaked cod. This place is a well oiled machine. If I could change one thing -- the seasoning used on the cod was overly yellow and tasted like something you might get at the grocery store with a lot of MSG in it. The fries were also overly seasoned. But the fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce on the schnitzel was divine. Clearly there are some things made in house, and others that are outsourced...

Sep 2022 - Now Dee Dee's Diner Great place... worth it being…read morecash only Split the BLT and the Reuben with our group along with regular and garlic cheese curds. BLT was very well prepared with just the right amount/ratio of key ingredients (inc ample amounts of bacon) and mayonnaise. In short the BLT is exactly the way your perfect idea of a grandmother would make a BLT for her favorite grandchild. The Reuben is classically done and the best you'll find outside of a serious delicatessen. Both garlic and regular cheese curds were well batter fried and tasted flavorful and 'squeaky'. Stop here... you won't regret

Dee Dee's Diner (formerly Laura's Cafe) is a Great Stop for Breakfast, Lunch and Friday fish fry…read more It has an Up North decor and ambience. The service is prompt and cordial. They open at 6 a.m. but closed on Wednesdays. I highly reccomend this diner. You are greeted with a smile. Coffee is hit and the menu is great..

Craftsman has amazing northwoods ambience and is conveniently located in downtown Eagle River, but…read morethe diverse menu of upscale tavern fare, high food quality and great service would garner high praise in any setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and accommodate both small and large groups. The well equipped bar also has some innovative cocktails (served with a signature steal spike) and large selection of beers. Our kids love it too because they have a great game area. I like their signature old fashion and Margherita, and I especially like their mint smash burger (no mint in it!) and various tacos, and they also serve a great fish fry. Make sure to grab a complimentary chocolate mint served as you exit the spotless bathrooms.

We keep trying .. have been here a half dozen times as we are local. But we are out…read more A few weeks back we entered a bit before 7pm The look on the greeters face was like "oh not more people" .. but there were only 3 active tables with one other finished. Turned out sour lady was also the server. Very unwelcoming The food was so bad I sent it back. The "smothered" pulled pork (the menu's description) had a squirt of sauce and was not hot - not warm even. As my husband was eating I just cancelled. The robotic manager said he wouldn't charge me !! ... seriously I didn't even bite into the sandwich. I joked he could reuse the bun. He offered a dessert. I'm not going to eat a dessert for dinner. I declined. Such a beautiful remodel of an old bar. A shame the food and service just don't hold up.

The food and service were amazing. This isn't a fancy place but it's a great place to settle up…read moreNorth in the woods for a country breakfast, good coffee, and down home courteous service. The portions are a great value. The restaurant was clean and family friendly. It was a bright placed to sit and chat on a rainy day before a long trip home after a convention. Wisconsin's North woods matter your still and breathe. This place made you glad you took the time to slow down.

We had a great experience at this location in Minocqua recently. We had the BBQ chicken wrap and…read morefries. We also had the corn beef, hash eggs, Benedict, which was an extremely generous person and very tasty. Alyssa M. was very attentive in her service, friendly, and a nice cadence of service. This restaurant tends to be quite busy, so maybe plan not to go at the peak demands of either the breakfast or lunch meal hours. Very clean environment and generous portions, and a great value.

Great little north woods bar. We sat at the bar while we waited for our pizzas. The bartenders…read moreare great and even though the place was packed, they were very attentive. Of course, I had a brandy old-fashioned sweet. You have to. We ordered pizza to go. The pizza is great. I've been told they use the recipe from the old Tijan's Twelve Pines, which closed a couple years ago.

Absolutely terrible management. Went in on a Sunday night, at least four tables wide open, and the…read moreowner said they could not seat us and didn't know when she could seat us. We were with our five year old too who was very hungry. Owner didn't care and was as rude as it gets. Will spend our money elsewhere.