A strange set of circumstances landed me at The Boathouse and I'm so glad they did. The owner,…read moreCarlos, was extremely welcoming and the place has a nostalgic Northwoods feel to it. The food was amazing. I had the ribs (get the crawlers as a side) and my girlfriend had the perch dinner (which they have daily) and says it's was the best fish fry she ever had. Teri, our waitress, was attentive and helpful. You should definitely stop in for a casual vibe with great food.

Absolutely blown away by this place! Amazing food, an amazing owner, and such a great atmosphere…read more My wife and I came in and everything we ordered was phenomenal from start to finish. You absolutely have to give the mac and cheese a try. It was incredible! And the baked beans? Brother, hands down the best I've ever had in my life. We even grabbed some delicious ice cream to go, which was the perfect way to finish the meal. We also had the pleasure of talking with Carlos, the owner, while we were there. He was incredibly welcoming and genuinely made us feel right at home. This place is truly a hidden gem that you do not want to pass up. Great food, great owner, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. We will absolutely be back!

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...

Went here for the first time, early (4pm) on a Friday for "Fish Fry" to beat the crowd…read more What a nice, clean friendly place. Very welcoming staff and food/drinks were great. Our party of four each ordered different styles of fish meals and all were beautifully prepared and delicious. Our server Lindsey (sp?) was great. Very nice, attentive and truly made us feel welcome and appreciated. We will be making The Wild Turkey top's on our list of favorite dinner stops. Need to come back and try the Prime Rib next. The smoked chicken wings were also fantastic by the way and perhaps the best Old Fashion's we've ever had. Love "Widow Maker" on tap. My favorite.

Tasty food. We had the pulled pork sandwich and turkey BLT. Wife loved the tea drink. In a word…read moresmooth flavor. Healthy food portions. Prices reasonable based upon portions. Service is fast and friendly. Hometown bar setting. Nice side to sandwiches is the seasoned chips. Toasted bun sealed in the juices. Fabulous food. Highly recommend.

I have been going to the northwoods for 20+ years. Recently we rolled into watersmeet and the…read moregrocery store in town was closed. We were pretty hungry so we hit the Bear Trap. What the heck this is a supper club on steroids. My son and I were able to be seating at the bar. He had the kids cheeseburger, I had side of Brussels, the beef tip appetizer, and the blue cheese wedge. Wow that wedge salad was amazing- the bacon was perfect, blue cheese great and it had a French dressing sauce as well. I have never had a wedge served that way and it was great. My son's cheeseburger was amazing.They use the left over meat from trimmings. Our server (perhaps owner I should have asked) said they don't want to be a burger place. Well I hear you but that kids burger was amazing. The beef tips were fantastic- great Dijon mustard sauce. It was a great meal! Crowd was up north Chicago style- but man the food is stellar. Make a reservation- this is a gem. I was enjoying it so much I forgot to take pictures!

I went to this place at 8:30. Not too long wait. There was good decorations around the dining area…read moreand best of all there was very fresh and good walleye which pairs very well with the tartar sauce. The fries were perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Would definitely come again!

Incredibly cozy spot located in downtown Lake Tomahawk next to the bakery. This spot features a…read morebar, around 4 tables & 4-5 booths, and a very friendly staff. We've come here a few times and decided to stop in again around 8:45 AM, there was just our party, a regular at the bar, and two other tables. I'm sure during peak tourist season this place gets slammed, but we basically had the restaurant to ourselves. We all ended up getting different things, I got the garden burrito sans tomato. It was pretty good, could make use a tad more seasoning though. The sour cream and salsa gave it a little more flavor but it was nothing special. The burrito itself though was cooked perfectly and all of our meals came out super hot and fresh. Next time I'd like to try the fisherman's skillet. Two other people in my party opted for the 3 meat skillet and omelet & both liked it. Portions are very generous here, the price is fair, and the service is good. The Village Cafe is a reliable spot for breakfast if you're in the area or wanting to try something new!

Awesome service and friendly great food especially the pancakes waitresses were very helpful when…read moreordering Daughter has a food allergy and Ashley was very helpful with her concerns .

We had appetizers, fried pickles, garlic cheese curds, and wings. All were tremendous. Pickles were…read morespears light breading, garlic curds were the best ever, and the wings were big and the sweet chili sauce was super. Waitress was very attentive and polite. Sat on the deck outside water side, very enjoyable. The only knock, very small menu. Would recommend for sure.

Just a few things to be aware of: Even though it says they serve breakfast until 11:30, that is…read morenot the case. We arrived at 10:45am today and they were done serving breakfast and they were not starting lunch until noon. Also, the tues, wed menu is all deep fried food. Do not let any if this deter you from going, just plan accordingly. Great service and good food.

This is one of our favorite places for dinner! The braised beef ravioli is so good and my husband…read moreloves the ribs! Great atmosphere! Plus they have live music every night during the summer on their outdoor patio! Truly a great place :)

This place was hopping. We were so lucky to get a table at 5 pm on July 4th…read more Greeted by the super friendly owner who led us to one of the last few open tables. So personable and funny. Love that this place had a salad bar and soup with entree. That is a rare find anymore. Waitstaff was outgoing and fun. Still cannot believe how fast our food came. I got the almond crusted walleye. I have never had a piece of walleye that big at a restaurant. Accompanied by fresh cut fries. Well worth the price and happy I got this one. My husband shared some of his fish fry. Nice light batter. This is exactly what we wanted at an up north supper club while in the area. Thank you for the great experience! Live music outside too the night we were there. If you are looking for a great find this is it.

A disappointing and, in my view, deceptive billing practice…read more Our bill had an unexplained "Advantage Program" charge of $2.53 added to it. Nothing about the words "Advantage Program" tells a customer that this is actually an additional 3% fee. Even more troubling, the 3% appears to have been calculated on the food, drinks AND sales tax. If a restaurant wants to charge customers an additional 3%, say so clearly and prominently. Call it a service fee, processing fee, or whatever it actually is. Don't bury it on the final bill under the friendly-sounding label "Advantage Program." The amount is small. That's not the point. Customers should know what they are being charged and why before the charge appears on their bill. And while we're talking about unexpected charges: $2.50 for a Diet Coke, plus another $2.00 charge for a Diet Coke, despite the receipt separately showing four "Soda Refill" entries at $0.00. If refills aren't actually free, that's fine--but again, just tell customers what they're paying for.

Craftsman has amazing northwoods ambience and is conveniently located in downtown Eagle River, but…read morethe diverse menu of upscale tavern fare, high food quality and great service would garner high praise in any setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and accommodate both small and large groups. The well equipped bar also has some innovative cocktails (served with a signature steal spike) and large selection of beers. Our kids love it too because they have a great game area. I like their signature old fashion and Margherita, and I especially like their mint smash burger (no mint in it!) and various tacos, and they also serve a great fish fry. Make sure to grab a complimentary chocolate mint served as you exit the spotless bathrooms.