Went in yesterday, a Wednesday, around 4:30P with my family…read more We gave our three year old a small toy to occupy herself. After about twenty minutes, my husband asked the only woman working if we could carry in food from next door. She said yes, but try to limit the toys. My husband asked her to repeat herself because he didn't hear her and she said, just try to keep it down on the toys, we have people trying to read. We were surprised that a wine bar warranted that kind of comment. If it's a coffee shop, library, book store, then OK. But a wine bar? We left and went next door to Thyme. I'd recommend that place if you're interested in an activity outside of reading quietly.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great wine…read more Variety of snacks available. Several games available.

Read these below reviews - Jackie (& staff) are amazing. She truly is an artist, the sweetest…read moreperson, and such an eye / ideas for your successful event. I have sent it all with what she does. From wedding events to whatever your heart desires. The flowers are quality, her style so unique, her service & delivery spot on. Top it off - she is so easy to work with and a great sweet personality. I highly recommend this business to anyone needing to make any occasion incredible. She goes above and beyond, it will make you a hit/ success with your event. Thank you so very much Jackie - we are amazed by your designs & quality.

Thank you Jackie for creating a beautiful arrangement of flowers. I live outside of WI, and was…read moreconcerned about finding a florist who would create a unique and colorful work of art. With just one call to your shop, you understood what I wanted and delivered the perfect arrangement to my friend. Thank you so much!

Buyer Beware! I…read moremuch prefer to write positive reviews but we trusted these guys and they so abused our trust that I feel we should warn others. The Hillside Waterfront Hotel is not really an hotel. More like a poorly run Airbnb'? The basic functions of even the most modest hotel are conspicuously absent. At check in there was no one there to greet us, answer questions, help us orient to the area or even help us with our luggage. When we reached out for help via their phone number they were unresponsive for an entire day and when we followed up at the end of day our host chose this moment to make it clear she had more important things to do than respond to guest questions. Perhaps this kind of attitude is typical of Ephraim, Wisconsin? Other things to know: We booked a suite which turned out not to be a suite. Any seasoned traveler will know the difference. They told us they were in very high demand at the height of the fall season but the hotel was empty but for one older couple. Makes sense now. Talking of that couple we only noticed them because the lady nearly fell down the stairs backwards as she struggled upstairs with her bags. Only hosts who don't care about their guests would allow that possibility. The plumbing is terrible. The sink didn't drain properly and the toilet blocked on first use (Not our fault! We know how to care for older plumbing) and of course there was no one on hand to help us The house smells of mold. Old houses sometimes do, but it this is especially bad. Our room was infested with biting bugs! In conclusion, Door County is a stunning area and not to be missed. The same cannot be said for the Hillside Waterfront 'Hotel'.

This place is absolutely amazing! Husband and I decided to come up for Labor Day weekend and we…read moreare so glad we did. The huge porch overlooking the lake was the perfect place for an afternoon glass of wine. The breakfasts were terrific! They also have a cabinet full of anything you may have forgotten such as toothpaste, sunscreen, bug spray, deodorant, etc. The breakfasts were outstanding! The owners are super friendly and accommodating! We can't wait to come back again!

Top to bottom, this place was wonderful. There's a small parking lot on front. Entrance was on the…read moreside. Beautiful garden outdoor seating. I chose to sit inside and was lucky enough to gave a seat at the window looking into the beautiful garden. There was an early bird special with $5 cocktail, and $35 three course meal! So I arrived at 5:25 to take advantage of this deal. The old fashioned was enormous and strong. A bit sweet and heavily iced. The appetizer salad was beautifully constructed with crunchy, wonderfully fresh veggies. And a ranch that was delicious (I don't usually love ranch). My entree was the chicken katsu which was huge and so crispy with a a sweet lovely sauce drizzled over it. And the cherry pie for dessert was the perfect ending. Even though I was stuffed, it was the perfect slice of cherry pie. A buttery, flaky crust balanced with the tart cherries.

This was 9ne of the best dinners I have enjoyed in a long time. We started with the edamame which…read morewere sautéed in a teriyaki Sriracha sauce that was a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, but all around extremely flavorful. My entree was the parmesan crusted whitefish. The fish was locally caught, fresh, flaky and perfectly cooked. The parmesan crust was tasty and did not overpower the delicate flavor of the fish. We enjoyed excellent service, great cocktails and a nice atmosphere. This was a highlight of our vacation.

Cozy, welcoming, quaint resort with all the basics for a lovely visit in Door County! The resort…read moreis located alongside the lake in Sister Bay and has a beautiful rugged walking trail just behind the Inn, which winds along a path to the marina, beach and downtown. The walk takes about 15 minutes and is a great way to start your day each morning. There are also kayaks, board games, tennis courts, corn hole boards, a pool and hot tub available for hotel guests. The rooms are very clean and the beds are comfy and are well appointed with bath robes, a small refrigerator/freezer, seating area and outdoor balcony for upgraded rooms with a lake view. A basic continental breakfast is offered in the lobby every morning with coffee and tea available throughout the day. This family run resort is a family favorite for a reason! Kids 12 and over are welcome.

Hey gorgeous setting, our suite's balcony had a wonderful view of Sister Bay. Breakfast was…read moreincluded, and fresh cooked eggs instead of the microwave discs along with fresh cooked sausage where a welcome change from other chains. The variety of breakfast is a little lacking, but it is a small operation. Our suite was a bit funky, as you walked in through one king bedroom to get to the Living area. There was another king bedroom that was lofted and both have their own en suite bathrooms with a fabulous shower, set up, with a regular head, range, showerhead, and three body sprays. There was an issue one night, where there was a constant clicking, and being a musician. I measured it with my metronome, it clicked 42 time per minute. The manager and this person went on the roof themselves to try to discover the problem, along with her HVAC service, and found the issue, comping us one entire day. We will definitely try to stay at the same resort on our next trip, and will try to book far enough in advance to get the penthouse suites!

Great location, with wonderful amenities. Friendly staff and check-in was a breeze. There is a…read moreshuttle available after 5PM that takes you downtown so you can avoid the headache of finding parking. Our room was spotless and the grounds are kept neat and clean. I will definately stay here again and highly recommend it.

This was a great location you can walk to town if your an adventurer. Staff was super friendly…read more The check in was easy. We got a room that was up one level from the lobby but it was great the parking was on that level also. So our room was a great set up we had a balcony that was nice to sit on and relax. A small kitchenette, bathroom, couch, table, a good size bed and a whirlpool tub. That was very relaxing after the long days of hiking and walking. They had an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis courts, grills if you want to cook and it was very easy getting to my room. It was not peek time so they were not super busy yet. And that was perfect for us. They also were participating in garage sale weekend that we did not even know was around town. That was fun also

Fast, reasonably priced, yummy pizza. When we go to Door County, we always have at least one meal…read moreas a take out pizza from Wild Tomato. You can dine in, plenty of seating with outdoor seating views of the beach, but you may have to wait during peak hours. We opt for the convenient takeout counter near the bay and head back to our hotel. We have also grabbed it for an easy meal on the Sister Bay beach, mere steps away, or to have while tailgating before the Door County Drive In double feature. It always hits the spot!

Wild tomato is a great pizza spot in Sister Bay! Conveniently located on the beach for grab and go…read morepizza or they have both indoor and outdoor dining. It's usually pretty busy so we tend to use the pick up option and take it back to our hotel. They have some specialty pizzas that's are fine but I think the classics like pepperoni and cheese are the way to go here! Nothing fancy, just good solid pizza slices to share with friends and family. We always make a stop here while spending time in Sister Bay!

Soirsce is an incredible photographer with a great eye for composition. She was a joy to work with…read moreand made us feel so comfortable. She made the day so special and one we'll never forget!

There's not enough character in this text field for me to express my husband and my undying…read moreappreciation for Ping & Soirsce! Getting a good wedding photographer can be really stressful, but these two put my now husband and I at ease right from the beginning. We found their site after a quick search of Door County photographers (there's more than you'd think!) and we saw true talent. Now, our aesthetic is a little different than the typical DC vibe: rather than bright and beachy, we were looking for a dark, romantic forest-feel. We saw a lot of styles represented in their portfolio so we contacted them. We knew within minutes these were the folks for us; they even helped us narrow in on the chapel that we later ended up using! Another huge milestone crossed off the list. Over a year later, we had one engagement session and our wedding taken care of. I still get compliments on our engagement set and have had some of the images re-posted by jewelry enchantress Pamela Love and Loho Bride. As I write this review I've seen a few sneak peeks of our wedding images (the editing process is extensive) but from what I have seen, I am THRILLED. Look no further than Ping & Soirsce, Door County's finest, for your next shoot. I'm already contemplating ways to utilize them for future projects... ;)

It has been a couple weeks since we enjoyed a concert over the Labor Day weekend in Door County,…read moreWI. The concert series we enjoyed was held at an amazing venue, The Clearing. The pieces we enjoyed this wonderful afternoon were: Suite in G Minor, Op. 71 - Moritz Moszkowski, Trio on Chassidic Melodies by Paul Schoenfield, and Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 13 by Richard Strauss. The middle piece by Paul Schoenfield, was particularly enjoyable as it is in a unique and lively style which compliments the more traditional chamber music we usually hear. The Moszkowski piece was also very moving and awe inspiring, while Richard Strauss was the perfect way to end this concert, leaving us mystified by the talent of the musicians. The people of Midsummer's Music, from administrative staff, to the organizing vision of Jim Birkenstock, to the myriad gifted yet humble musicians, is what makes this series so special. We can often find concerts held in magnificent venues, from concert halls to library auditoriums, but seldom can you chat with the musicians to learn what inspires them to produce such beautiful music! Come to Door County, Wisconsin. Enjoy the nature, the restaurants, the galleries and the people. Come to Door County to take in some equally breath taking music!