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    The Whistling Swan

    4.3 (102 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
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    Amy B.

    Enjoyed a friends birthday dinner here. Food was yummy with the exception of the bread which had a strange smoky taste. Amuse bounce of cold carrot cumin soup was delish. Had the Brussels as an app. For entrees got the trout and rabbit. Both were good. Dessert was a s'mores sundae. Unfortunately they brought the dessert with a candle when I was using the restroom so I didn't have a chance to sing her happy bday.

    This was in the bathroom - I'm all for a vintage piece of furniture but come on
    Thea P.

    I love Fish Creek and TWS is right on the Main Street of their downtown. Perfect location for an easy walk to several restaurants and shops! The lobby is quaint and cozy. Very welcoming with leather seating and wood furniture giving a rustic beach vibe. The attached restaurant had the same vibe. We heard great things about the food as well but was not able to experience it due to it being closed the days we were there (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). Typically continental breakfast is offered but with restrictions in place, we had to place our breakfast order the night before. Homemade muffins, delicious cheese biscuits, fruit and yogurt were some available options. Perfect and light! The reason for the three stars is the room. My number one complaint is the lack of attention to the details. The room/s (I'm assuming they are all similar) was in desperate need of some updating. I'm talking fresh paint, maybe some pictures/paintings on the wall, a bigger TV. See pics below. Room was fine for a couple of nights but I wouldn't stay for much longer than that. I would recommend for the location. With a couple of updates to the rooms - I would give another star or two!

    Emmett Johns masterpiece at WS.
    Stephen M.

    We discovered Whistling Swan Restaurant a number of years ago while on vacation, always viewing it on a pedestal of fine dining--a northern retreat with creative food. We had stopped going for a time due to knowing the menu well and not wanting repeat entrees. Again, on return, the menu is new to us, fresh ideas with high culinary style. We had the roasted beet and apple salad (delightful) and the playfully name 'Ewe Calf to be Kidding' (blue cheese, fig jam and cracker). These introductions to our meal were perfect: fresh, local, creative--melds of good taste. Entrees: Trout for me. Duck for my partner. The preparation could not have been any more thoughtful or enjoyable. I can't say I memorized past wine lists, but the wine selections have not changed in terms of quality. Very notable, very enjoyable. A wonderful revisit for us.

    Alexandra K.

    Going to be reeeeal honest here: we drove five hours for a relaxing escape from the city and a change of environment. I wanted to catch up on my classes and enjoy the water and woods. Characteristic of a small town- most places were closed after 8. We found this restaurant in an inn and decided to try our luck. We came in (dressed in casual athletic wear) and were told only the bar was available and that they were booked through closing so a table would not become available. To note- my partner is an Indian man. Throughout the hours we were there, several groups came in who were walk ins and were seated. Even more so- we noticed a table that remained open for over an hour RIGHT BEHIND US. Overheard the server talking about how it was a 'waste' to visit Hawaii if you couldn't stay for at least a month... the food was good and the wine was great, but the service? Seemingly a bit prejudiced. We even tried to get a room to stay and while it said online there were available rooms, we were told there weren't any. Sad to see this kind of thing happen in a town that seems to believe itself progressive especially given how much we spent and tipped in our short three day visit.

    Homemade, salted, caramel spoon was insane!!
    Shane R.

    When we started making plans for our door county trip, which was going to be in late May, we struggled finding a bed and breakfast that had less than a 3 night stay requirement, since we were staying with friends in sturgeon bay part of our time and wanting to hit the B&B option for 2 nights. Conveniently enough the whistling swan didn't have this requirement and was also one of the top rated Restaurants we planned to visit anyway! The website depicts the rooms exactly for what they are. We had a small 1-bedroom suite with a nice sized bathroom. The host's name is James and he's the most kick ass B&B host ever! He was absolutely hilarious, helpful, well respected and accommodating!! The food was off the charts (scallops were my favorite), and the morning breakfast was way more than we anticipated, and in a beautiful sun-room overlooking the fish creek strip. It's across the street from a great coffee shop and one of the most popular fish boils in all of door county, so I'd highly recommend to all..

    My husbands Steak. It was amazing!
    Sadie W.

    James the manager was so sweet to us on the first day of our mini moon. We especially enjoyed the surprise caramel sea salt spoon and my husband loved his prime rib. Thank you Whistling Swan. We will be back.

    Mel E.

    Thank goodness Door County isn't all cherry pie and Swedish meatballs! Not that I don't appreciate these classic peninsula dishes, but sometimes you want to be pampered. The Whistling Swan in Fish Creek is the perfect place to flirt with a city vibe while maintaining a vacation feel. The setting is just divine; the classic and perfectly understated muted brown and cream color scheme adds to the casual lake side feel, but the modern stemware and plates indicate quality fare is on the horizon. My husband and I split a soft shell crab appetizer. The crab was perfectly cooked and artfully presented. It was served atop a bed of ridiculously fresh greens and finished with a sea salt foam. Okay, foams are not generally my thing, but in this case it really worked. I think it pulled the dish together because it evoked the sea in a sensible culinary manner. While I enjoyed my duck entree with lentils my husband's lamb entree left him slightly disappointed. The lamb loin was under-seasoned, but the Ratatouille had a nice flavor. The polenta, however, was a total failure and the only reason my rating was 4 instead of five stars. That aside I must say my dinner at the Whistling Swan was by far the best meal I have had in all of Door County...ever.

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