The breakfast is as good as everyone says. My husband got the half order of Door County Cherry…read moreStuffed French Toast and I got the half order (+ well done bacon) of the Autumn Caramel Apple French Toast. Both were outstanding and while decadent - the half order was perfect. There is outside seating, but we ate inside (sans bees and coolness) last week. I would definitely recommend the breakfast!

This place has really cool history and is an operating inn. It feels very historical and timely…read moreeating here. Our server was nice and made me laugh. I tried the veggie omelette and the cherry French toast. I really enjoyed both, and I liked that the omelette came with hashbrowns and an English muffin. The French toast was stuffed with cherry cream cheese and was very decadent. The inside is very cozy, but they also have a nice patio where we sat. However, it was bee season and they were absolutely attacking us. It's a cute spot and I would come back! Fish creek is like a hallmark movies.

I love Joe Rouer's Bar! It makes me want to move to Wisconsin! The staff and patrons are all…read morefriendly and ready to strike up a conversation. I always order the same...cheeseburger with fried onions, fried cheese curds, and a bloody mary with a Spotted Cow chaser. Perfect Wisconsin dinner!

A classic, cozy, family-friendly rural old fashioned tavern country bar surrounded by dairy…read morefarmland, a popular pitstop for travelers heading toward or from Door County. Fast & friendly hometown service. The Burgers are outstanding! The burger patties are simmered in a savory broth setup rather than flat-grilled dry, resulting in an exceptionally juicy, melt-in-your-mouth, beefy flavor wrapped in deli paper. If you like onions & have an appetite order a Double Cheeseburger with Fried Onions. Full Bar with a nice size selection of N/A beers. Enjoy!

Service was great, had an excellent dopplebock beer to go with my meal. I had the sampler platter…read morewith red cabbage and enjoyed every bite. I will be returning soon!

I struggled with this review. The food was very good, one of us had schnitzel and the other…read morecouple pork shank along with spaetzel. All were very good and done to perfection. The ambiance? Ok. We sat up front and having dinner the music was so loud we couldn't really talk and had to keep asking what each other said. I asked our waitress 3 times if they could turn it down just a little and she was very sweet about it and said yet but nothing changed...at all. It was almost like the bartender was enjoying 'his' music and he was going to do as he wanted. That is fine but if it comes to the detriment of your guests then that is a problem. Lastly, the drinks were really bad. One person got a beer and it was fine but I ordered a whiskey sour and it tasted like sprite, all sweet, hardly any background whiskey flavor and no foam and it was in a beer glass. One of us ordered a martini...really bad. Gin and tonic, horrible. She asked for a second one (we didn't ask to replace it, we were willing to pay for both) and she asked to have a smaller drink with less tonic by half...came exactly like the first one in a large glass. We paid for all. The bartender obviously was doing his own thing. No problem. Won't see us again.

The staff comes off as delightfully gruff. Unless you are a wilting lily, it's fun…read more The burgers are the star though. Big, juicy, flavorful. Everything you could hope for when getting food at a bar. They pair the burger with amazing drink specials. Great all around.

If you want something fried (including cheese curds), they've got it. And they do frying really…read morewell. Dont come here for speed or polite service. It's a busy bar with a very rugged feel. But dive bar fried food on a lively atmosphere? This is your spot.

This is probably the biggest tourist draw in Door County. We arrived at 8:30AM on a Friday and it…read morewas already a 30 minute wait, which we did. We sat outside and listened for our name to be called as we enjoyed the view of the water across the street. Name called, seated at a table in a full dining area, and we watched the staff do a very specific dance, each person with a clear responsibility to keep the customers happy and moving along quickly. One woman was obviously in charge and kept other staff on task very well. We ordered the Swedish Pancake Special with scrambled egges and sausages, which was done perfectly all across the plates. The Oatmeal was a large serving, with cream and brown sugar. The dish of lingonberries was nice for us to try as we wished. They do not have any specialty coffees, which was a surprise, but fine, considering there is a fantastic coffee shop next door. (See my review for Happy Coffee.). The biggest thing to note was how fast we were served our meals; from ordering to being served was no more than 5 minutes. And yet the food did not taste like quantity cooking, each dish tasting fresh and not reheated. If you are hoping for a slow and easy breakfast, go elsewhere. Al Johnson's wants the huge waiting list to move quickly, and you are encouraged to "keep 'er movin". The wait for a table was longer than the meal itself. When we left the line was even longer, and by 11:00 AM the outdoor areas of the restaurant were packed. Plan your day accordingly. Our two meals totaled $25 before tip. The servers work hard and quickly and deserve a nice tip. No goats on the roof, but that's OK. Just seeing grass up there is interesting, and I would rather they treat the goats well than worry about my entertainment.

The food is good to average. The atmosphere is mixed: fun Swedish decor, but a very rushed,…read morefast-paced environment. This will not be a sit down and enjoy your meal experience. This is a We're-the-big-shots-in-town--aren't-you-so-lucky-you-get-to-dine-here?-Now-hurry-up experience. The service was rushed and the manner of the hostesses where you come in and where you pay is abysmal. No, really. I've never felt more like cattle in my life. The sour, amazingly unfriendly hostesses act annoyed you're even there the moment you walk in. No smile. No greeting. Only "What do you want? Stand there. Come this way." My wife apparently stepped too far past the host station and instead of, "I can take care of you there," the woman--without speaking a word and with a very annoyed expression on her face--walked in my wife's path and virtually pushed her in the direction she needed to be. After being rushed through our average meal, the person taking our money (all Al Johnson's wants) asked nothing about our meal, said no friendly word, made no eye contact, said no "enjoy your day" or "thanks for stopping in," only silently took the receipt and acted like it was an unwelcome interruption that I dared to even be standing there. I've been coming here since the mid-90s and wow has it changed. This place made their name with the Swedish pancakes and goats on the roof. They don't care anymore and they don't need to. You are a dollar sign and they will continue to be packed regardless. Do yourself a favor and go anywhere else. If you want a Door County classic, go to Julie's Cafe in Fish Creek. They're super friendly there and they aren't too big for their britches. Al Johnson's is a washed up, sub-par tourist attraction, one we will never be going back to nor recommending to anyone.

Tucked into the small village of Ephraim along the Green Bay shoreline in Wisconsin, Chef's Hat is…read moreexactly the kind of place you stumble upon and don't forget. The staff was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We ordered three dishes: the Norwegian herb-encrusted salmon over grilled root vegetables and quinoa, a New Orleans pasta with chicken, and a pistachio chicken open sandwich. Each one delivered. The salmon dish stood out for its char on the root vegetables and the quinoa, which had real texture and flavor. The dressing brought everything together in a way that felt considered, not just functional. The pistachio chicken sandwich was the sleeper hit. The chicken itself was exceptional, and it came paired with kettle chips that were better than any side chips have a right to be. The view of the water made the whole meal feel unhurried and easy, the kind of setting that makes food taste even better. Great food, attentive service, and a view that earns its mention. A complete experience.

Dropped in for lunch and had an amazing lunch. We searched for restaurants with plant based options…read moreand found this spot and they totally lived up to the description. I ordered the Veggie Wrap and my wife had then Asparagus Quesadilla. The restaurant wasn't too crowded and the food showed up pretty quickly. Mu Veggie Wrap came wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla and was full of fresh veggies mixed greens, artichokes, red onion, tomato, shiitake, crimini, & oyster, red bell peppers, broccoli with fresh guacamole & creamy dill dressing. The guacamole and dill dressing gave it a really nice flavor. My wife was happy with her Asparagus Quesadilla, it was full of flame roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, corn, black beans, wild rice, farmers cheese & spinach. It came with salsa & sour cream and she add guacamole. The server was very polite and service was quick. The restaurant sits on the shores of Ephraim harbor, perfect location for a meal or drinks.

If you are looking for authentic local flavor in Green Bay, The Booyah Shed on Ashland Avenue is an…read moreabsolute must! It's a cozy, welcoming little spot, but don't let the size fool you--they pack a giant menu full of incredible comfort food. We ordered the perch plate along with a cup of their signature booyah, and both were outstanding. The booyah is rich, flavorful, and deeply comforting--it's easy to see why it's their namesake! Bonus tip for game days: they also set up over at Badger State Brewing in the tailgate lot for Packers games. Grabbing one of their burgers and an order of cheese curds before kickoff really hits the spot. Whether you're stopping into their location on Ashland for a quick lunch or tailgating before the game, they never disappoint. Highly recommend!

Great people serving food made with love. Take the time and try the Booyah! Do it, do it.read more

I have always loved Village Kitchen. Good food at reasonable prices!…read more Their breakfast is delicious and there is a wide variety. Good lunch specials. They have really yummy pie, and delicious fish on Fridays. I love to come here on Fridays for salmon loaf.

Excellent home made foods. Many items to choose from a small town restaurant. Friendly atmosphere…read moreand nice waitress.

We went for a Friday fish fry and were not disappointed. 3 of us had fried perch and the 4th had…read morefried cod. Great flavor, good sized servings and our waitress was attentive and friendly. I plan to come again. I wish I had taken a picture but thought of it too late.

It took a while to get our food, but understandably so- as we had nine. My steak had a perfect…read moresear, the baked potato was good- and oh! The side salad- no romaine, iceberg or kale in sight!

I have not been to Friar Tuck's in a while and I am not sure why because the service, atmosphere,…read moreand food is all really good! My friend and I sat in a booth catching up for a couple of hours. The bar and restaurant is big, and we felt no pressure to leave. Our server was so nice. The soups are homemade. I had beef vegetable soup, yummy! My sandwich was delicious. Fresh turkey, lettuce and tomato on a good sturdy, tasty bread. I like the celery and carrot stick with dip on the side. I need to come here more. I really enjoyed my lunch!

We love Friar's BUT.. they do not take reservations so ...my husband & I came in, told them we had…read moretwo more couples coming. They said we could have the one & only big corner round table but we couldn't be seated yet. Our second couple arrived but we still couldn't be seated...we could not be seated until the third couple arrived!! IN FACT the server said IF six people had walked in just then, they would have given them the one & only table for six even though we had just requested & made it clear we wanted it & our third couple would be there soon (which they were). Thankfully it worked out. But definitely not the place to go if your group is more than 4! Food was pretty good & our waitress was great so still 3 stars but as far as working with bigger groups- 1 star if i could! Also they need to educate their very young bartender on what Amber beers are....