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    The Wild Turkey

    4.0 (36 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    4 pc Rib Appetizer
    Rachel J.

    We stopped at The Wild Turkey randomly as we passed through town and it was some of the best BBQ I ever had--and I've been to Texas, the South, etc. All meat was fork tender and fell off the bone. The ribs in particular were my favorite. The baked beans were unlike any other baked bean I've had. It had multiple types and sizes that kicked it up a notch. Everything was handmade, even the hand cut French fries. Nothing frozen here, folks. The owner and master smoker, Ed, ran the bar on this particular day and was very pleasant to chat with over the course of the lunch. The restaurant was just recently renovated and looks great. All in all I wish I lived near this restaurant because it was that good. Ed could easily win any BBQ competition around. 10/10.

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    5 months ago

    food is honestly disgusting and soggy, i've tried multiple times and never impressed me... I wouldn't recommend

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    4 years ago

    So bad. Just so bad. Both locations. Don't do it. It's just not quality food. Let alone BBQ

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    4 years ago

    Unique bbq place really good food ice cold beer always a good stop on our way to land Olakes

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    3 years ago

    Wife and I had the smoked wings (Buffalo and Garlic Parm). Best wings we've had anywhere! Great service and surprisingly low prices.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food and great service! Their smoked wings are our favorite. The small salad bar is also good!

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    3 years ago

    Very good bbq would definitely recommend going here if you come to the northwoods one of the hot spots in the eagle river area for food

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    Old Fashioneds are good with good service. Brisket (smoked) is to die for. Definitely worth it but the red potatoes are everything.

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    Food was good, but over priced. Overall the experience was good. Portions were smaller than expected for the price though.

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    Super great, good whiskey selection. It's a gem of a place. Brisket was melt in your mouth great.

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    Burnt Bridge Tavern

    Burnt Bridge Tavern

    4.3(57 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    This was just a top notch bar with oodles of rustic up north charm! From the big papst sign…read moreoutside to the money attached to the ceiling! The staff was commutative and funny The food was delightful for the entire party. And I had maybe one of the very best bar pizzas I have ever had Not extensive seating so you may have to wait but they made it enjoyable. Lots of local flavor!

    We arrived at 3:30 PM on a Friday night and the bartender who was working ALONE seated us pretty…read morequickly. Mind you the bar area was full and she had a party of 8 already seated. I mention this to give credit to the female bartender who was hustling her tail off. Once seated she came over and took our drink order. THE ONLY NEGATIVE THING I WILL SAY ABOUT THIS PLACE IS THERE WAS NO DRINK MENU. Our gin and tonic, brandy old fashioned, white Zinfandel, and Bloody Mary with a chaser came out extremely fast. A perch dinner, beer battered fish fry, chicken tender, and a classic burger were ordered. We waited about 20 minutes for our food to arrive. My 3 piece beer battered cod was flaky and not greasy. My husband's perch came with 2 large filets and he said he really liked it. Chicken tenders are chicken tenders and hard to mess up haha. My dad said his burger was flavorful and juicy. For all 4 of us ordering food and having alcoholic beverages, our bill came to a little over $100. The bartender thanked us for our patience since she was the only person working, but we didn't feel we ever waited a long period for anything. Will definitely be back.

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    Bear Trap Inn - Duck, brussels, and sweet potatoes.

    Bear Trap Inn

    4.3(70 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    We dined here with another couple on Fri May 8th. Made a reservation prior. We ordered the cheese…read morecurds and Crab cake appetizer. The cheese curds were fresh made. But the crab cakes hit it out of the park. The best I have ever had- yes- in the north woods the Crab Cake was the bomb. It was served on a wood plank with a red slightly spicy remoulade sauce. Two lovely thick cakes with lots of sweet crab meat. Made my entire week! I would just order these for dinner and add a salad on the next visit. Hubbie and I had the tenderloin infused with the garlic. So good. Cooked to perfection Medium. Our friend had the rib eye and ate every bite. His wife had the fish fry and enjoyed it but could not finish as she had stolen some of my crab cakes. Lovely atmosphere and not too big of a dining room. Such great service from a lovely group of all woman servers and bartender. I think this is our new favorite place to eat in the North Woods. Please do not do anything to that Crab Cake recipe. It is perfection

    Outstanding restaurant nestled among the cabins. Unexpectedly good…read more Arrived without a reservation at 7:45 p.m. on a Saturday night. Packed. Waited 20 minutes or so for a seat to open up at the bar. Service was skilled and friendly. Martini made just right. Split pea soup possibly the best I've ever had. Bone-in rib eye steak not on the menu but was the special. Very good.

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    Erin's Pub 'N' Grub - Gouda burger

    Erin's Pub 'N' Grub

    4.5(43 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    Checked this place out after hearing good things from a few neighbors. Came on a Monday night, but…read moreit was still moderately busy, which we felt was a good sign. Service was friendly and quick. Never waited too long for a drink or for food to come out. All in all, very pleased with the meal. Reuben was one of the best I can recall in recent years. Crispy bread, good corned beef, plenty of sauerkraut and dressing. And I found it interesting they added smoked gouda as well. Overall, excellent, excellent sandwich! One of our party members ordered the broasted chicken, which looked and smelled amazing. She said it was excellent. Great portion size and I may try that next time. Another had the bacon Gouda burger and said it was good but messy. And he wasnt the biggest fan of the garlic bread instead of a bun, but said it was still tasty. Messy, but tasty! Other than that, drinks were not bad and were comparably priced to other places in the area. We had brandy old fashioneds for the most part. Have had better but they were still good enough to have multiple! Soup of the day was beer cheese chicken chowder, which was light and flavorful and surprisingly good (I am not a beer cheese person usually but would have this again if given the chance). Fiesta poppers for the appetizer were quick to come out and a great start before entrees rolled out. No sitting and waiting around at all between courses. Overall, very good experience and we will be coming back again to try more of the menu!

    Fun local vibe type bar. We were in town visiting for Christmas. Hungry after a long drive, we…read morewere able to get right in, plenty of seating at 5 but it was filling up fast. I tried the chili, it was good. The bacon ranch chicken was good, great sweet potato fries. My daughter was not a fan of the burger too greasy for her liking and did not like the bun. The service was fast and friendly

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    The Boathouse Grill & Creamery - Salmon sandwich

    The Boathouse Grill & Creamery

    4.4(41 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We found our new up north Sunday brunch stop! Both the interior and the employees make you feel…read moreright at home from the minute you enter the restaurant. There's a small building for coffee/brunch, and a larger building with an outdoor covered patio for lunch/dinner. Bloody Mary's were delicious! The menu is very small, but all of us raved about our meals. Our group enjoyed breakfast burritos as well as eggs Benedict. I was able to order the breakfast burrito vegetarian which was appreciated. Also, their breakfast potatoes are FAB 10/10 cooked to perfection. The best part about our visit was the service. We were promptly greeted, and they went above and beyond to accommodate my toddler (making sure she had a high chair, offering milk and applesauce, etc). The waitress and chef were so warm and welcoming we will definitely be back!

    I'll give it 3 stars cuz I want them to succeed, but really should be 2. Staff was fine and…read morefriendly. We both ordered the walleye and were so looking forward to it, but it was awful. Way way overcooked, incredibly dry. And be ready - cash only. Claim they can't get a signal for credit cards yet they offered WiFi. I just hate when the first time you find out it's cash only is when they hand you $75 bill. Nowhere does it say cash only - not on the door, not on the menu, not on the wall, nowhere. If you're cash only, mention it before people order. Sadly we won't return.

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