My wife and I came here last summer and had a mediocre experience. As other's have said we are happy to see a restaurant back in the location and it is beautiful in side. Our waitress was okay, but appeared to be inexperienced. This became more apparent because there was another waiter waiting on the table next to us and you could tell by how he checked on the table, explained menu items (etc...) that he was more experienced. For our appetizer we had the shrimp cocktail, which was okay, but nothing amazing, the shrimp were a tad rubbery. For our main courses I got the veal bolognese , which I'll admit I assumed was a bolognese sauce over pasta, but it was in fact breaded veal cutlets. They were good, but the menu should include more details about a given entree. My wife had a ribeye steak, which while well cooked, came out completely unseasoned. Some salt fixed the issue, but the kitchen should of caught that. Overall while not a bad meal, it didn't quite live up to the price. Our hope is that Parkside can make some improvements and become a home run. I know they have the potential to do so. read more

The setting and the staff were very accommodating. My wife had the salmon which was perfectly cooked with a tasty vegetable side. My veal scallopine picata was excellent but the serving size was less than 2 ounces, three small bites. I informed the server but nothing happened. So a mixed review. Get the veal if your're on a diet.. read more

This restaurant is amazing! Don't pay any mind to the previous comments! We had fabulous service! The adorable hostess greeted us with a friendly and attentive smile and seated us right away. Our cocktails were great! The professional bartender made us some amazing Lemon Drops with whipped egg whites and a candied lemon rind. Amazing. The tequila collection was top notch. The appetizer plate with the "homemade" crackers and spreads was a wonderful starter! And I recommend the fried avocado appetizer and brat bites. We had the Friday fish fry and it was perfectly battered and delicious. Our server was attentive and efficient and checked on us often. I can't say enough about this great little place next to the park. read more

$25 Prawn dinner turned out to be three large shrimp. What a joke. Could be so much better. Taste was fine but the serving size is not acceptable. read more

Very pleasant staff and good tasting food. Their home made bloody marry mix is delicious definitely worth trying!!! read more

Parkside Tavern - New American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

Truly one of the biggest ripoff restaurants known to man. Called a tavern, looks like a tavern, but tries to be fine dining. Their prices are actually higher than authentic fine dining restaurants which is surprising when you're seated since you think you've come to a casual dining establishment. Not a single reasonably priced item on the menu. We shared the Canadian walleye but were not told we'd be charged a $6 plate fee (how tacky & outdated). Our granddaughter asked for a refill on her soda for which they charged another drink--again, without being first told. They have several salad entrees all of which are over-priced & void of any meat. We were seated next to kitchen door & though we didn't hear any cussing as reported on another review site, it was very loud & annoying next to the bus stations. My chair was directly above a floor A/C outlet making it pretty uncomfortable. The interior has been painted with drab grey paint making the ambiance quite unappealable. An unbelievably expensive tab. In retrospect, we should've politely left the place once we saw the menus. Needless to say, we won't be making any return visits. read more

A couple of Sunday's ago, three companions and I stopped for dinner after facing long waits at Smoky's and Little Bohemia. We should have waited. In Parkside's defense, two of my companions were not quite as disappointed in the quality of their meals as two of us were. However, we all agreed that the place is extremely overpriced, none of us would return, and we all had fun with the appearance of my alleged steak and recounting our crabby server's reaction to my reaction. To cut to the chase, I ordered a Ribeye. A clear mistake. It arrived, late, thin, cool and grey. If it had ever started out as a ribeye in some past life, it went through a sad and tragic transformation. I was really hungry at this point and - being widely noted for being a less-than-picky eater - I ate it. In spite of the fact that it was tasteless, meager, overcooked and at least one-third fat. Not marbled, like ribeye is supposed to be, I mean at least one-third end of this thing was purely non-meat and inedible -- fat. The server was obviously more interested in calling it a night than serving, which became obvious when I asked for another drink when we sat down and got the 'talk to the hand' gesture, and was told to "hang on" while she read the specials to the table. The "reading" actually consisted of what they were out of. At the end of the meal when she stopped, sighed, and asked if everything was ok, I told her, matter-of-factly, that the steak was not ok and explained why. I did this objectively, without whining or being rude, knowing that the quality of the food wasn't her fault. In return I got a blank stare, a comment of "well, it's a ribeye"; and a lively pivot and a brisk walk away. This obviously is a take-it or-leave-it kind-of-a nort woods place. I'd suggest leaving it. It really sucked and they didn't care. read more

Went in for dinner on a Monday evening it was not busy but we waited over an hour for our salad. Can't comment on the ear since are still waiting read more

Parkside is a great place to a stop! The food is great and the ice cream drinks are to die for. Love the ambience! Anthony has done a really nice job running that place!! read more

Very very very good I had the walleye and my wife had the bacon wrapped tenderloin and scallops We will be back Cathy was a great server Loved the service read more

Nice decor with choice of patio outside or inside air conditioned. We had the veal piccata and veal parm. Great side vegetables and home made breads and welcome tray spreads. Good service and server. Chef came around to say hello. He was at the Guides Inn in BJ for over 20 years as well as one of the servers. Good stuff- we'll be back. read more

Excellent! Great service, great food! Very relaxing atmosphere. Would definitely go back.

It's fine. Food is above average for the area, however I find it extremely overpriced and have yet to experience a hostess that didn't seem like she was doing us a favor by seating us. They're trying a little too hard to be big city and all they're getting right are the prices. If I ever come back, it'll be for happy hour only and the service is far better at that time, anyway. Too many other options in the area. read more

We were immediately seated at our designated reservation time on the beautiful porch overlooking Koller Park on Rest Lake. Definitely sitting there is my preference! The dinner started with a tasty relish tray with various spreads, seasoned crackers, and black olives. We then had mixed green or spinach salads with one in our party recommending the baked onion soup. My dinner was the veal parmigiana, a very flavorful dish and was a companied by my choice of stir fry vegetables. Others at our table had the broiled walleye, chicken piccata, and salmon Wellington. All were pleased with their choices and service was efficient. My only suggestion is that the menu could use a few vegetarian options, but after all, this is Wisconsin! read more

Very disappointed in food quality and service. Ambiance is great, but everything else is lacking. Well brands at the bar are subpar. We were served an appetizer tray that appeared to have been prepared hours earlier and consisted of only starches. Whitefish was days old and tasted fishy. Salad was wilted and meager. When we confronted the staff, they defended the meal but made no effort to offer a substitute or solution. At the end of the meal, the check was thrown down-- when we inquired about dessert, the server indicated that they were all out (8:30) so she didn't even offer. Server was pleasant but inattentive. Never refilled water , etc. there are lots of better places to go! read more

The restaurant is an older building which has been updated into a beautiful, relaxing environment. The screened porch was comfortable even though the temperatures were cool outside. Our waitstaff was great! The appetizer tray was appealing and had a beautiful presentation. Both of our entrees were delicious. We will definitely be returning! read more

This restaurant is a hidden treasure - I had the Seafood St. Thomas which was delicious, especially when served by the friendly waitress in the screened porch with a view of the lake. My friend had the lamb chops which she said were 'out of this world' and for dessert we had decadent chocolate jalapeno cake and a chocolate tart - we give Parkside Tavern two thumbs up!! read more

This place has amazing food...Best Walleye I've had up here, party of 6 all agreed. Do not go here if you are in a rush, it wasn't a quick dinner, but honestly great food. read more

This place is amazing!! Atmosphere is cozy and food is great! They are now open for breakfast and have 2 options for $6.95!! Either an omelet or biscuits and gravy. You get fruit, potatoes, and a muffin as well! My husband said it was the best biscuits and gravy he's ever had! read more

This is my third visit. We had a new waitress, Natalie. She needs better training. I've waitressed in Chicago, high end, for many years. She was unprepared and does not know her menu. Anyways, missed side dish for the veal parmesan, came without pasta or anything. Waitress said we told her we said didn't choose a side. NOT! Missed my beer order, wanted Alaskan Amber. I went to bartender who told me new waitress gave her the wrong one. My Mom's Chicken picatta was thick, no sauce (like at Guides where chef worked for 20 yrs.). When we complained it was dry and greasy, the waitress came back and told us the chef said "sorry". REALLY? Salad was supposed to have blue cheese crumbles, but came back with...no blue cheese dressing. Barely crumbles, so we had to ask for more and then a thick balsamic dressing to add some flavor. The beet salad was really tasty, after I realized there was hazelnut dressing to go on it. I didn't see it on the table and had to ask waitress, who should have mentioned it was there. She is very inexperienced and for the pricey cost you would have expected better service. Hey...it's a Monday night and we learned "Tom" the owner chef had the night off and they usually train new employees on that night. Our luck! We first went here when they opened and it was not good. Stayed away for a year. Tried early this season and it was nice. Went back and now not so sure. We live local and would hope they take this review seriously. read more