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...

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.

Amazing BBQ and a very unique, fun setting! Tables are made of old boats! Get the BBQ that is all…read moremade in house and will exceed all expectations! Loved the brisket and the smoked chicken! Everyone in our family loved the food! Highly recommended this fantastic Northwoods experience!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Traveling through Conover and happened upon this place. Lunch was super tasty. Both the lunch…read morespecial, enchiladas, and brisket sandwich were delicious. There was ample meat on both. The ice tea was so refreshing and smooth. Service was quick and efficient with the waitress coming at the right frequency. The decor was quite pleasing with black, white and color popped in. The horseshoe bar seemed very inviting especially with the big window pane behind it. We really enjoyed our lunch experience there and if ever in the area again, we'll be sure to drop by.

We love this place since it is so close to our grandmas house we can just ride the UTVs to it. The…read morefood here is good but me and my sister love the churros that come with Carmel, chocolate, and raspberry dipping sauce. We also love the root beer they have on tap and with a frosted mug. The service is also really good and the bartenders our so nice. The ambiance makes you feel like you have to stop here with all the old cars outside and the unique inside filled to the brim with decorations. We definitely will continue to stop here and highly recommend it.

Food was good but it took over one hour to get an order of chicken tenders…read more We won't go back. If you have hours to eat then it's OK.

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 .

Hostes, Maria, was extremely rude. It was a busy Friday night and we were already waiting 1 1/2…read morehours. We had asked Maria where we were in line and she slammed her waitlist paper with her hand and yelled "You will just have to wait!". We were just asking where we were in line. If we see her again we will leave the restaurant immediately.

Great tranquil location, vibe, food and service. It's a…read more100% Northwoods kinda bar/restaurant. Loved it!!!