The Wild Boar

Five from past dining experiences. Currently a 0. Not…read morebecause of anything wrong, but rather that they are undergoing a major renovation. They currently are not open. If you liked the food head north a bit to the Five1 on 51 North across from Culver's. Many of the Boathouse's favorites there. I'll try to remember when the Boathouse reopens and post here.

To start with, the place is very cool on the inside. It has an amazing antique bar, and just as the…read morename says, boat memorabilia everywhere. The staff was terrific, too. Our server, Leah, was very pleasant and met our every need. I'm extremely picky about tartar sauce and she brought me out plenty to try and then when I loved it, more to enjoy with their excellent fries. I thought it was the best I've ever had in a restaurant. We all enjoyed our meal and my daughter loved her Fettuccine Alfredo especially. My walleye sandwich was incredible, too, especially since that tartar sauce was so phenomenal. One thing that really caught my eye was how hard the hostess was working. I don't think I've ever seen someone of her generation with such an amazing work ethic. It was kind of fun to watch her do her thing. If I had a company of my own locally, I would definitely be working to hire her. I didn't get her name, a d she looked awfully young to own the place. She acted as if she did, however. Amazing!

Nice looking back-bar.

Lure salad with salmon added (divine!)

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Very nice atmosphere

Era Cafe

4.4(74 reviews)

1.2 mi

Amazing! Try the Croissant Beignets, they are incredible. First time and we will be backread more

Can not get any better. Excellent food and service. This place rocks! Clean. And very good…read morefood. Mel and the other staff go the distance for the customers I love their food The food is always hot and comes out fast Jersey is always a great waitress. They work hard to make sure the customers are happy. Try the potato pancakes!!

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Look at this Banana split French toast!

Minocqua Yacht Club

2.9(57 reviews)

3.9 mi

Fantastic rooftop with great views! Loved the waterfront…read moredining. Our server was nice. We ordered drinks and an app to start. The drinks were good. I got the Wisco-Rita as it had northern waters whiskey, most of their other cocktails have rail alcohol. Unfortunately the appetizer came out with our meal which we ordered our main food later. This was disappointing as we would not have ordered it. We got the spinach and artichoke dip which was not anything special, would not recommend. I got the buffalo chicken wrap for dinner and was asked grilled or crispy chicken. I ordered crispy and was misled, it was really just breaded chicken and was not crispy. The side or ranch was missing and had to flag server down to get that. Only thing special about this place is location and view.

The burger was pretty average overall. The avocado on it unfortunately wasn't very good and didn't…read moreadd much to the sandwich. The fries were good - crispy and exactly what you'd want alongside a burger. The real reason to come here is the atmosphere. We sat on the rooftop on a gorgeous evening, and the vibes were unbeatable. Great setting for drinks, chatting, and enjoying the weather. I'd come back for the rooftop experience more than the food itself.

Bar

Castaway Seared Fish Tacos

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Outback 51

2.7(28 reviews)

1.4 mi

We had SO much fun at Outback 51! We went during the day, around 4:30, so it was empty enough that…read morewe were able to go in the corner and social distance at our two tables. I had to knock it down a star because there were literally ZERO Covid precautions. We're from the city and used to wearing masks everywhere and we walked in with masks on and everyone looked at us like we were crazy. Not even the bartenders or servers were wearing masks even though there's a state mandate. Other than the safety aspect, it was genuinely a great time. Everyone was very friendly and there was live music and karaoke. It was definitely a small town dive bar feel and was an absolute blast. We were mostly there for drinks, but we did get the spinach and artichoke dip as a snack and it was delicious! There was also a really nice patio out back that had games.

Ok, I've seen many advertisements for this bar and grill. I've wanted to try it and had my…read moreopportunity the other night. What a mistake. I'll just tell you this. If I would have seen this before eating I would have walked out. The men's restroom is across the hallway fron the kitchen. Cases of canned goods were at the end of the hall just a few feet away. The men's room was atrocious. A large open garbage can was there for used paper towels. It was only a quarter full yet half of the floor was covered with the used paper towels. Thw worst part of it is that in a corner of the room was a big puddle of urine. It smelled so bad in there. The mens room was obviously frequented by the half dozen drunk patrons at the bar. They didn't bother us or other patrons in yhe dining area but their banging beer bottles on the bar, extremely loud conversation and occasional chanting should have proved that their service should have been cut off. But the blonde bimbo bartender obviously saw nothine but more tips with more beers. I give this joints a Minus 5. Never again for the Outback on 51 in Woodruff WI.

Outback burger

Friday Fish Fry Combo Platter - shrimp , haddock , walleye , bluegills, Cole slaw , marble rye - Outback 51 located in Woodruff WI

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Bloody Mary Outback 51 - conveniently located on Hwy 51 Woodruff / Arbor Vitae WI - it's on the way

The Thirsty Whale

3.2(177 reviews)

3.6 mi

The best cheese curds and wild rice soup in the Minocqua area…read more Seriously you need to try the wild rice soup. It's the best I have ever had. Anytime we come to the area we grab some. They have a great selection of beers including a nice amber one that was smooth. Cheese curds were melty and super hot. The best way to eat them. Son had a burger that he inhaled. You can't go wrong with a meal at the whale.

Empty tables in the bar area, empty tables in the dining area, empty tables on the outside deck and…read morethe elderly rude hostess told us it would be an hour wait. I am not standing around for an hour while there are plenty of empty tables everywhere. Thanks

The Whale with fries! Love the crust on the fries!

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The view is likely one of the best in Minocqua!

Heart 2

3.3(15 reviews)

0.3 mi

My husband and I were in the area on vacation and asked our fishing guide for a local place that…read morewas good. We were glad he recommended this bar. We split the Mexican Street Dip and a taco pizza. We were either really hungry or it was just plain good-I think it was both. Service was excellent and we really liked the vibe the place was giving off. Will definitely return when we come back to the area.

Has the classic up north bar vibe for sure. It was very busy for lunch on Thursday which i thought…read morewas a good sign but the food looked better than it was. Most of the food came out relatively cold which was a let down but the French onion soup was 10/10. They also had a lot of good beers on tap. If I were to go back, it would probably be for drinks.

Bloody Mary

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Lakeside Grill

3.6(44 reviews)

5.2 mi

Nice stop in the lake, a decent amount of boat parking. Inside is small and the outside area is…read morevery nice on the water, great views and lots of boat traffic. The staff as attentive to our table and quick. The drink menu was big. The daiquiri and pina colada were from a smoothie machine and not super frozen so on a hot day it doesn't last long. I got the chicken bacon ranch wrap with sweet potatoes fries. The sweet potato fries were good but feel like missing a dipping sauce with them. The wrap was a good portion, I prefer a little more sauce. The fish fry plate was big, 3 pieces of fish. The batter was crispy. The corn bread was yummy.

Fun place on the water. Good food but not inexpensive. Service was friendly but not particularly…read morefast. Must be patient. Sat outside close to the dock, was a beautiful sunny day and not too hot. Wifey had a salad with grilled chicken. Looked very good and ended up as part of the clean plate club. Friends had pulled pork sliders which looked very good. Three small rolls with pork, cole slaw and a dressing. Fourth adult had fish tacos with side of fries. Fish portion was modest. One child had beef tacos, must not have been very good because only a half was eaten. Child number two had a corn dog and fries. Can't complain about the food, but the prices were a little high for what we received. Recommend as a great place to stop while on the lake but would not journey there for other meals.

Trying to get us sick...

Chips & Dip ($9)

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Patio view

T Murtaugh's Pub And Eatery

3.4(57 reviews)

3.5 mi

I work in customer service, so when someone says they are going out for a fish fry I'll ask where's…read moreyour favorite place to go? 9/10 it's Murtaughs. So of course I have to try it and let me tell you... it did NOT disappoint! I have eaten there there before and had their delicious deli sandwiches and their burgers are cooked to perfection, but wow! It's all you can eat deep fried pollack. Made to order beer battered or cajun. Included Murtaugh's clam chowder(I WANTED TO BATHE IN THIS STUFF, SO GOOD!), coleslaw, rye bread, their famous made from scratch potato salad (YUMMO! ) or french fries, lemon & tarter. And yay! They had malt vinegar! I love that with my fish. And let's not forget our bartender (sorry sir, I forgot your name ) but he was just on top of EVERYTHING! Fast, polite, engaging and a great smile! Thank you folks at Murtaughs! Oh shoot!! And David the cook!! The Oz. The man behind the curtain. Thank you all for making it great!

Michelle was amazing, atmosphere was friendly, food was tasty! Got the Philly and lots of…read moreappetizers, everything was solid

Shuffleboard!

T Murtaugh's Pub and Eatery

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Sue K.

0

4

8 years ago

Walked in and first impression was unfriendly greeting when we asked if we should seat ourselves (no sign saying wait to be seated) after waiting a few minutes and hostess scolded us with no no no no! Got to our seat which we could see the kitchen staff partially and I noted to my friend the cook keeps itching his head. Ordered our meal from not a very friendly waitress and half way in to the meal I found hair in the food. Quietly whispered to the waitress about it and she grabbed a small plate and took the piece with hair back to tell the cook. ( I think she said Steve). No apologies were received and we received the bill with no deductions. We will not patronize this place again. read more

Cindy C.

0

2

0

6 years ago

My husband & I dined here recently on our way home from up north for the first time. It will NOT be the last. We were extremely pleased. The service & food were both outstanding. The atmosphere is quaint & comfortable. We highly recommend making this awesome restaurant part of your day. read more

Rebeka L.

72

3

0

7 years ago

Their food is absolutely disgusting and the hash browns feel like wood splinters. Went here multiple times and ordered something different every time. The pancakes are not "buttermilk" they taste rubbery and almost sour...? Definitely do not recommend. read more

Gordie S.

9

5

0

6 years ago

Expected this joint to comply with the governors order requiring masks...it has a posted sign stating that they won't.

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