The best part about this place is the crazy flavor names for seemingly random ingredients. For…read moreexample, Elvis is banana and peanut butter. There is a peanut butter and cookie dough flavor and a bunch more. They were not offering samples, and I can only equate the experience to a real game of Russian Roulette. Mad Dog Jake's did not live up to the name, there are no mad dogs. The place is quite quaint. They only have the standard cones which is sad. When you are up at the lake and dig some ice-cream Mad Dog Jake's is the best shop in the area. Real bear in shop very scary, worth the danger for the ice cream.

Honestly, this is the BEST ice cream place in the Northwoods! Their Chicago dogs and soft pretzels…read moreare delicious, too. The ice cream is super-premium, which is the highest grade there is. There are some truly unique flavors along with some rare classics. However, what's best about Mad Dog Jake's is the SERVICE! The employees seem to really care and even ask you about your adventures. They offer free samples and do whatever it takes to make sure the customer is happy. Even when there's a long line, everything is served with a smile. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else!

Great tranquil location, vibe, food and service. It's a…read more100% Northwoods kinda bar/restaurant. Loved it!!!

Just went through this Friday for a fish fry and nothing short of disappointment. The poor man's…read morelobster or broiled cod was old dry overcooked. But to begin with the clam chowder was absolutely disgusting! They might have well it's called it potato soup or horrible potato soup. And if anybody thinks that by buying coleslaw in a tub, putting in little containers is a good idea is insane. It takes very little time to make really good homemade coleslaw. Serve it in a bowl and give people the option of having a coleslaw or not whatever but the stuff they're serving is inedible. It's a metallic taste.

Nice and clean with a good atmosphere. My only complaint is appetizer portion was pretty small for…read more$11.

Chili was cold and two days old. Waitress was slow in returning to table to warm it up but it…read morewasn't worth the wait. They use to have great walleye fingers now it's more like finger nails no meat and all batter, definitely not fresh they were very generic and frozen. Chicken wings were definitely overcooked. And to top it off there were only two tables in the place 4 people dining. Also, waitress very unattentive as we had to go find her for the bill. Not a pleasant experience!!

Your quintessential Northwoods restaurant. Great for lunch, a light snack & drinks and dinner. Been…read moregoing there for years and always decent. We usually stop there once or twice a trip

Food was good as usual, definitely a wait but as to be expected during a peak holiday week and we…read moreare ok with that. The waiter serving us knew what he was doing but had minimal patience which is the biggest turn off when going out to eat. We get it, you're busy and I'm sure some people you served weren't nice either but let's not take it out on others prepared to be nice and tip well. The fish fry being offered as a staple menu item is appreciated and the prime rib is always great. The woman behind the bar was nice as was the gentleman bar backing and the other gentleman helping bus and set up tables.

Great spot! And dare I say a hidden gem in the Northwoods!…read more Fantastic outdoor patio with a fire pit, lots of shade, and a fun vibe. Great beer selection. Cool bar space inside. And excellent service. It's definitely not your "typical" Northwoods pub. No burgers. No cheese curds. Coke in a can. More eclectic menu. But they executed what they do have on the menu extremely well. If you're looking for a change of pace it's absolutely worth a 30 minute drive. We'll be back

Had the mushroom barley, tasted like water. I was super excited to come here it's been on my list…read moreforever. Soup was so flat, seriously water. Also got the meat lovers pizza. Meh. May as well make one at home. I want to like this place so much but wow was not good. Not for food. I didn't take pics. My mushroom soup was literally watery looking and the pizza not great. Didn't even know I was gonna post a review until after the fact. Like I cared that little lol.

Right from when you walk in the door you know you belong here! Super friendly staff and other…read morecustomers! I can't remember laughing so hard at the tales being told. It was great and so warm! I had the hunter's chicken sandwich and it was very tasty! Absolutely returning and highly recommend!

Best burger in the North Fun atmosphere with great local…read moreflare. Can't wait to get there for lunch with the guys

The Guides Inn in Boulder Junction is awesome. Rachel, our server, took great care of us - her 16…read moreyears of hospitality and experience was evident. Everything was excellent - appetizer, Walleye Cheek fritters, relish tray w/ liver pate & garlic/ herb butter spread, mushroom/ truffle bisque, spinach salad w/ hot bacon dressing (or fresh garden salad, your choice) - entrees were perfect - pan fried walleye, coquilles St James, coquilles St Osep - delicious. This Supper Club is a Northwoods and Wisconsin Supper Clubs book stalwart.

When I was a kid, our yearly vacation was to a primitive Fishing Camp in Land O' Lakes Wisconsin…read more No hot water, no tub or shower, primitve toilet and no AC. I learned early I didn't give a damn about fishing, and even less about 2 weeks in a primitive fishing camp. Every few days we had to go re-stock supplies (mostly beer for the grownups) and it was a trip to Boulder Junction to do so. I couldn't wait for those trips to get away from the crushing boredom of the camp. Back then, (60's) Boulder Junction was speck of fly-shit on the map of Wisconsin, quaint and gemütlichkeit as it was. In the 21st century, it ain't much bigger, but it sure has grown in vibe. It's now an artsy-crunchy village of shops and places for the well-to-do who have their summer joints in the vicinity to have a cocktail and a bite to eat. The Guides Inn had the highest YELP rating and was close to our Hotel on the night we arrived, so it got the nod. It's a Wisconsin Supper club, dressed a notch up. The gruff fellow at the bar (who was gruff at some other folks, not us) eased up and took care of us admirably, crafting divine Brandy OldFashioneds which balmed the edge off the 400mile+ ride from Chicago. There were a bunch of us, and they could not fit our entire group at one table, so we were in 4-top tribes. Not perfect, but it was OK. There was an amuse-bouche relish tray-haven't seen one of those in a while. Typical of Wisco Supper clubs these days, there were surprises on the menu. In this case Walleye Cheeks. If you've ever been to a fine Spanish/Basque resto, you might have had Kokotxas (Cod Cheeks) which are among the finest Tapas you can get (and an apt delivery system for Garlic, Chilis and Olive Oil). There's a pocket of very tender and tasty meat on the side of certain fishes heads called "cheeks" (it makes sense, n'est ce pas?) and on a Walleye, which is a fine eating fish in any preparation, the "Cheeks" are indeed a delicacy. They were breaded/fried here and totally yum. The onion soup was, as well. My Entree was Beef Wellington (another dish you might not suspect from a Wisco Supper club in the middle of nowhere) and it was top-notch. Accompanied by Wild Rice-There's the Northwoods signature. Wife had a regular Filet Mig which she reported was fine. Service was good, and the decor a step up, like I indicated previously, from a garden-variety Wisco Supper Club. The CHECK, however, was closer to downtown Chicago than the map might suggest. Not the bargain bill you usually find at Supper Clubs, but I'll say the dear prices were commensurate with the bread and circuses. A pleasant evening in a pleasant place...

If you have not gone to the Ice Shanty and purchased a puppy chow flurry of the week. Go now…read moreimmediately! That is the greatest dessert of all time! The Ice shanty is a beacon of cheer and fun (albeit with a touch of mosquito flair), but this puppy chow situation has pushed them to the next level. The Northwoods is the greatest food Mecca in the world. Run, run, and get one before they sell out or I will secretly eat their whole stash!

Very good and quick soft serve ice cream it comes in a large quantity almost knocked over my coneread more

Giving a one because zero isn't an option. Called yesterday to confirm hours of operation and…read moreinformed him my group would be dining there all week. Arrived to an empty parking lot and empty dining room. The owner rudely said we needed a reservation. In the past never required. I questioned why I wasn't informed of the reservation requirement during the phone discussion and he agreed that I had spoke him, but offered no apology for lack of information during the call. When I said we would go elsewhere for the week he replied Good Luck" with a hand gesture dismissing further conversation. He must be from the big city because country folks respect their customers.

The food was delicious and the service top notch. The only strike against them was we both ordered…read moreover easy eggs on our skillets and they came out over hard. They quickly provided over easy replacements and the cook came out to apologize later. Both of our skillets were very good. The was a table of 10 that waa seated just prior to us and they made sure to get our order in before the big table was ready. Greatly appreciated. And the food came out quickly. And the large table did not seem to be inconvenienced. The decor was fitting but there was a lot of it. Lol

Great burger selection with all kinds of unique burgers! I disagree with other review on here,…read morethese are clearly very generous, hand formed fresh patties and they are seasoned well. The ciabatta bun is soft and perfect. Husband tried the Western burger and said it was one of the best burgers he's had. I tried the Sticky Burger with peanut butter and surprisingly, it really works! Fun change from the usual. Fries are a step above your usual fries, and I like that they don't come all salty and you can salt to taste. We didn't have dessert but they had a nice assortment of homemade desserts like rhubarb pie, cherry torte, and pies. Our server was very friendly and attentive and brought a dog bowl out too. We really appreciated the dog friendly patio. Was very relaxing compared to the overcrowded places in downtown Minocqua. Plus they had Hazy Rabbit IPA on tap. $37 total for a craft beer, root beer, and two big, filling, unusual burgers with good fries, with a water view. We'll be back.

Was there this fall-nice atmosphere ( the reading glasses on the table are adorable), great service…read morebut the burger wasn't that tasty and fries just ok- had such good reviews but we won't be back.