Located on Corny Harbor, this cute place is a great addition! There is indoor bar seating as well…read moreas outdoor seating. The service is fast & friendly. We love the fish protein bowls, fish sandwiches, hotdogs and of course, the drinks. They have the best beer in Corny!

While exploring the Apostle Islands, we went with The Fish Shed, one of the small shops in the…read moreretail area around Cornucopia beach, for lunch. They are right down the parking lot from the famous Cornucopia Artesian Well. They even serve coolers full of the water in the restaurant! I don't believe they have air conditioning or anything and it was pretty much sweltering inside from the summer heat. Whitefish Sandwich ($16) - This is a baked whitefish sandwich with the main filet having a spicy Cajun-like seasoning on top. It's strong enough that no flavor from the whitefish is apparent. The fish is tender and flaky, has cheese melted on top, but baking the fish means the center has that kind of dried out feeling. They add a house slaw on top, which is an interesting mix of red and orange pepper, red and green cabbage, and apple. The bun is then slathered with a house sauce, which seems like some sort of tangy mustard based dressing. (4/5) Fish Chowder ($12.50) - This chowder is really thick from the massive amount of incorporated roux. It's thick enough that a spoon stands up vertically without even a hint of instability. The soup doesn't seem to have much cream or milk added given darker shade of grey that hues the liquid. It's very nicely spiced and clearly has quite a bit of fish broth incorporated. They include tons of chunky bits throughout. There are tender onions cooked down, snappy corn, firm but cooked potato, and peppers, not to mention a good amount of fish. Every ingredient retains their individual characters, which is nice. The main reason I didn't enjoy the soup was due to how fishy the broth was - far fishier than other fish chowders I've eaten. (3/5) Overall I found this to be a nice little stop for a quick lunch. I certainly didn't expect to find good homemade food in such a small town! Bathrooms - Single unisex room Note: The Fish Shed charges a 4% credit card fee, which is disclosed on a sign at the register. Food: [3.5/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5

We came here pretty late after an all day kayak tour and some hikes, and the food/service were…read morefantastic! My husband tried the whitefish livers, and they were delicious! I had some onion rings (the best I've ever had!) and some fried whitefish (also delicious!). It was such a nice experience and it's family-owned too!

This is our second (annual) visit to Poncho's for lunch on our trip to the South Shore. We like…read morethis place very much. Clean and "modern" although decorated as a hunting lodge replete with taxidermied heads of deer and bear. Very friendly staff. The menu had changed substantially from October 2024. Husband had the bourbon bacon burger on ciabatta with onion rigns and he ate every last crumb. It looked delicious. I had the fish tacos, which they are evidently known for. However they were out of whitefish that day so substituted trout with my approval. They were OK, the fine breading was a little tough and there was way too much fish on each tortilla. I wasted over half of the fish. Three huge tacos was too many, I would in retrospect suggest a choice of one, two or three. The slaw was not pineapple slaw as listed but still tasty. The french fries were hot and crispy, I am a french fry lover. We'll be back next visit.

This place went out of business over 2 years ago. They moved to Washburn 20 miles south and it…read moreappears they are out of business again. 0 of 5 stars

Hard to get to with the road construction but worth the wait once we got there. We all ordered the…read moreFriday night whitefish special. Comes with potato choice, veggies and soup or salad for $18.00 cute little log building with character, attentive waiter and beyond awesome food

Best salmon ever!!!!! Thank you. I stop everytime near Duluth. Service is exceptional too.read more

My own personal mistake should not be a ding against the excellence that is Russ Kendall's Smoke…read moreHouse. Those who listen to my cautionary tale may end up fairing better for themselves should you decide to make the trek and find yourself at this magnificent smoked seafood counter. But first, for the love of god, if you are here you are a stone's throw from Lake Superior which is perhaps one of the best places for fish in the country. You may like salmon. Russ Kendall may do a great job with salmon. But don't sleep on those fish that were plucked from these frigid waters. This mindset had me eyeing the walleye and the jumbo whitefish sections. I wanted to buy both, but this was just one of many smoked fish destinations on my list for the week. I hate wasting food, and there is only so much my family can eat. Despite what others may suggest, I am not about to freeze beautiful smoked fish. My hope was that pieces in the case might be able to be cut down. But those hopes were dashed. I get it. That's fine. Policy. Mess. Time. Workflow. Yadda yadda yadda. The walleye pieces were big, but the helpful clerk found a smaller one just for me. Now, as the fish selection process was happening, more and more people were funneling into the shop. My wife was getting antsy. She wanted me to make up my mind and leave. And she had a point. However, that smaller piece was from the meaty and lean tail end of the fish. In a panic I gave the piece a thumbs up, and the clerk wrapped it up for me. This was my one great regret. Not just of this shopping trip, but of my whole vacation. I should have opted for a larger piece that was fat and juicy. That same helpful clerk did indeed find me a gorgeous hunk of lake whitefish that was delightfully fatty, and eating it made me smile with delight. Of course, different people can prefer different pieces of fish. Just like there are some chicken wing lovers who prefer the drummette and others who prefer the flat. If everyone liked the same thing, the world would be a pretty dull place. I guess what I'm saying is don't panic. Know in advance the cuts in the case are the cuts that are available for sale. Find the pieces that call you. If it ends up being a little more fish than you wanted, so be it. This stuff is so good you'll find a way to get it down without denigrating it to the freezer. For those who need crackers, like my wife and kid, there are sleeves for sale. As far as I'm concerned, those crackers are just taking up space in my belly that could be used for more fish. One last thing. Okay, maybe a few last things. Let's call it a lightning round: This isn't a restaurant. It's a takeaway smoked fish shop. It's small. It's busy. It's efficient. It's a regional treasure. Get there. Eat local smoked fish. Salmon isn't local to Minnesota. Get it fatty. Do not fear heads, or skin, or bones. The good stuff takes a little extra work, but it's worth it! You've got this. Now eat well.

Online reservations only allowed us to make a 5 and 4 person reservation. We were out and about so…read moredid not call. When we arrived they were able to accommodate us all at one table even though we were willing to split. Everyone's meal was amazing. Some great cocktails too. Highly recommend the Steak Oscar. Our server Ryan was Top Tier. So friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He had a voice like butter to boot. He made our night perfect as 3 generations celebrated our mother's birthday.

Great service and food was very good. Make Reservations…read morebecause they can get busy. We had reservations, showed up early and we were able to be seated.

Whenever we are in Ashland I love coming to Deep Water. The food is so good here and the staff is…read morelovely. Even on a Friday, we got right in for dinner. My husband did the whitefish Cajun style. I did the whitefish broiled with light salt (hello, DASH diet). My son had the mac n cheese. We were all delighted with a delicious and healthy meal. The wild rice was especially nice as a side. We will back. Thank-you! Being here makes me feel right at home again!

Visited Deepwater Grill at about 7:30 on a Friday evening. We waited about 5 minutes to be seated,…read morebut then waited a good 15 minutes before our server arrived to take drink orders. We came specifically for the Friday night Fish Fry, which comes with one side, and they were out of two of them (our first and second choices, unfortunately). I ended up ordering Beer Battered Fish with Rice Pilaf, and the other two at the table ordered Deep Fried Fish with Waffle Fries. It was 8:17 before our order came out - a full 45 minutes after we arrived. The Rice Pilaf was barely warm and flavorless. I only ate one bite of it (1/10) but the fish was excellent (9/10). The fish portion was large - I could only eat half, and took the other half of the fish to go. I left the rice. I asked about dessert to go, and neither of the cheesecakes on the menu were available, but the server said they had some chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, which wasn't listed anywhere. I got that and had a few bites before putting it in the fridge - it was ok, but nothing special (5/10). I'm not sure I'll even finish it, and that's saying something because cheesecake is my favorite dessert. Ambiance was dark and kind of dingy. Things needed to be dusted and wiped down. It felt like there was a sticky layer of grease on them (chairs, columns, table edges, etc.). Would probably go back and give them another shot, but would likely try a weekday when it's not so busy and all menu items are available. Overall 6/10

And we did return - 2 days later!…read more We arrived at 5 on Wednesday; plenty of seating was available inside and out. We ordered the Madeline Island Pizza and the Black and Blue Salad (w/blackened fish). Both were delicious!

My fiancé and I were pleasantly surprised at this little gem of a restaurant! A cool reprieve on a…read morewarm afternoon, the place has a really nice vibe. We ate at Manypenny Bistro twice during our trip to Cornucopia/Bayfield recently. The first time I ordered the Vegetable pizza minus the tomatoes and had ranch instead of tomato sauce. It was absolutely heavenly...one of the best pizza's I've ever eaten. My fiancé had a cheeseburger with cheddar cheese and fries. Be said the burger was the best burger he'd had in ages. The second time we ate there I had the Lemon Garlic pasta minus the lemon and added shrimp. It was pretty good, although there was entirely too much pasta, lol. I think I had a pound of pasta on my plate. My fiancé had the Lake Trout and garlic mash with cauliflower & broccoli. He said it was all really good, but the trout was beyond phenomenal. The service both times was exceptional. We both agree it was well worth the money and would definitely eat there again!

Had a visit to Ashland decided to try the restaurant. And glad we did…read more Great corner place and atmosphere was enjoyable We were there at lunch. Had a whitefish sandwich and a salad. Each of us also had the soup of the day. The soup was tremendous. Whitefish was so well done. Nice size bun to not overwhelm the fish. To top it off we splurged and split a berry crisp with ice cream on it. Just fantastic. Side note lemonade and fresh tea were very nice as well. Check the hours before you go. No weekends. Found the service very friendly. We'll be back. New favorite in Ashland.

I am so thankful we picked this place for lunch. It's comfortable casual decor, but the food is…read morewhat really grabs the attention. I had a cup of the fish chowder along with the recommended seasonal tomato and mozzarella appetizer. My husband had a salad with whitefish on top. I was licking the bowl & the plate, savoring each bite. I'm guessing our waiter was the owner and his recommendations were really helpful. Service was very attentive and the price paid for our meal was extremely fair If you're in Ashland and want some great grub, come here. You won't be disappointed.

Best smoked food in the world. I get the northern bagel every time and it always hits the spot. I…read moremake it a habit of planning my trips up north around a stop for a bite here. The service is great (a bit busy but that speaks to the quality). It's a cute little shop under the building and feels cozy.

Northern Waters Smokehaus is one of the most recommended restaurants in Duluth. Located…read moreconveniently in the center of Canal Park, we stopped by on a sunny Wednesday early afternoon, hoping to score some of the best sandwiches in town. Even though this was well past lunch time at 2PM, the outside patio was packed and there was a line of 10 people or so to contend with to order at the register. Due to how busy it was, our food took about 20 minutes to arrive. The Squealy Dan, Porketta ($16) - Unlike most other restaurants with Iron Range Porketta, Northern Waters slices their porketta thinly instead of pulling the pork apart. It has a pleasant spiced flavor and the texture feels as if it's cured rather than roasted. It's relatively tender, and while they give a decent amount of meat, it's completely overshadowed by the heavy spicy quality of the black pepper and the acidity and vegetalness of the crunchy pepperoncini. There's a bit of melted gooey provolone on top of the porketta. While nice, there's not enough to balance out the peppers. This is all on a crusty almost baguette-like hero roll, toasty and warm. The sandwich is served with a side dip that's essentially black pepper and pepperoncini water. Definitely not needed given how overwhelming those elements are in the sandwich. (3/5) Pastrami Mommy ($19) - I haven't had bison pastrami before. Now I know why it's not very common - it's way too lean and dry compared to beef pastrami. Still, it's nicely spiced and peppery, and there's not much of the bison gamey flavor since it's cooked out from the curing. There's a little bit of mayo underneath and some mustard on top, but it's not enough moisture or fat in my opinion to counteract the leanness of the bison. While there are some slices of provolone above the meat, they are served cold. I feel like melting it with the pastrami on the griddle would do wonders to help develop some more unctuousness. It's also served on cold rye - perhaps toasting with some butter would also help. Otherwise, the sandwich is just too dry and lean for my tastes. (3/5) I feel like I ordered the wrong items. I probably should have gone with some of the seafood sandwiches, but I found it strange they only serve Atlantic salmon rather than local lake fish. In the end, I appreciate that Northern Waters Smokehaus makes most of their meats in house, but after trying their food, I feel like it's more hype than substance. Bathrooms - Larger ones located upstairs, shared with the rest of the businesses in the mini mall. Note: Northern Waters Smokehaus charges a 3% credit card fee. This is disclosed on a sign at the front register. Food: [3/5] Service: [ ] Other: [+] Final Rating: 3/5

This restaurant felt like a traditional Midwestern restaurant and bar, but the menu has many more…read morecontemporary items. I had a spinach and chicken quesadilla. The filling was delicious, but it was very greasy. I used a napkin to soak up some grease. The roasted vegetables were very overcooked, salty and I did not expect Lima beans in the medley. Service was cheerful and prompt.

Victorian themed restaurant and inn. Very small town charm like Downton Abbey and Gilmore Girl…read morehybrid. I was expecting Lorelei to walk into reception area at any moment with a cup of coffee. Foods are excellent We had 5 course tasting menu that way we can taste most of the foods. Fortunately This is a very fine dining with moderate portion not giant. The highlights are definitely: Caesar salad - made old fashioned way you can taste the anchovy Mushroom soup - almost like French onion soup but mushroom and without overwhelming cheese on top. It's so nice and light. Perfect start to a meal seafood ravioli served with salmon - ravioli is definitely the star . The salmon is just some back up dancer. That Ravioli is magic. Umami bomb definitely taste the ocean (in a good way) and the butter and all the good things in life. For desert - the berry cobbler is special of the day and it is just phenomenal. All great texture are there. Chewy crust. Explosive berry flavors à la mode. After dinner. You can hang out at the porch there's swing. Nice chairs overlook the lake. Next time we should probl stay here