Great spot! And dare I say a hidden gem in the Northwoods! Fantastic outdoor patio with a fire pit, lots of shade, and a fun vibe. Great beer selection. Cool bar space inside. And excellent service. It's definitely not your "typical" Northwoods pub. No burgers. No cheese curds. Coke in a can. More eclectic menu. But they executed what they do have on the menu extremely well. If you're looking for a change of pace it's absolutely worth a 30 minute drive. We'll be back read more

Aqualand Ale House - Pulled pork - New American Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

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Had five different pizza types. All were very good. Prices are reasonable. Server was exceptionally nice but completely overloaded and the kitchen seemed very behind. It's obvious it's tough to find and keep enough good staff just about everywhere in the area. And wow, the outdoor patio with live music is a hidden gem. read more

Had the mushroom barley, tasted like water. I was super excited to come here it's been on my list forever. Soup was so flat, seriously water. Also got the meat lovers pizza. Meh. May as well make one at home. I want to like this place so much but wow was not good. Not for food. I didn't take pics. My mushroom soup was literally watery looking and the pizza not great. Didn't even know I was gonna post a review until after the fact. Like I cared that little lol. read more

Great ambiance, loved the outdoor patio, and great beer selection. Good food too. My husband is picky about his prime rib sandwiches and loved it. And he also loves a good hazy juicy IPA. The Ursa Minor Face Slap was a hit. read more

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Walked in on a Thursday night around 6. Seated outside and ignored for 15 minutes straight while tables nearby were visited repeatedly. Walked out. read more

This is fun spot with solid food, great beer, a nice atmosphere inside and out, and nice people. We sat outside and there were plenty of clean tables where you could have some privacy or form a large group. The inside was a rustic cottage style, but modern, clean and organized. Our server, Alex, was great: helpful and full of personality. Well done. Food was good - Walleye sandwich and a pizza. Just casual and good. The Musky Spit brown ale was excellent. Lots of interesting beers and a great wine selection. Highly recommended. read more

Not impressed. server was great, just started that week and was very nice. never have I heard of being charged for a refill of ice tea. $9.00 for a couple ice teas is nuts. it's the principal for me..... food was pretty good. read more

Good place. Really good pizzas and good beer selection. Could use a little music or something to add to an otherwise good atmosphere. Very cozy place if you're looking for a winter night out. read more

Good service. Great service even. They've got plenty of water. Couple good beers ig (I don't even drink). Food was just as hot as I like it too, that was cool ig. read more

Aqualand Ale House - Wes. Good service, great even. - New American Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

The Chicken and wild rice soup was the special the day we went and it hit the spot, especially after a day of hiking. It was delicious! I also had the prime rib pizza, which was good but it was a lot of prime rib, very filling. My husband had the Bavarian pretzel and the prime rib sandwich, both were fantastic! read more

So so yummy!! Best pulled pork sandwich I have EVER had. The servers are super sweet and the back patio is awesome to enjoy the beautiful weather! read more

A nice looking restaurant but unfortunately we were there about 8pm which were told the kitchen was closed and they were only serving beer. There is a decent selection of beers but unfortunately no drinks. read more

A very cute little place. Pizza and grilled cheese were delicious. Kids chicken tenders were a hit. Kids mac and cheese a disappointment clearly kraft when menu made it seem homemade when stating elbow pasta and cheese sauce. Service was slow due to low staffing. read more

Fantastic setting at Aqualand Ale House, love the new louvered overhead shades. Had to have a Aqualand Ale House Musky Spit while in the Musky Capitol of the World. Shared a warm pretzel with jalapeno cheese sauce and honey mustard. Next up, shared a perfectly prepared, 3 cheese - grilled cheese. All topped off with a slice of Suzie's home made Key Lime pie - OMG. Great to see you Susie & Dick, thanks Aqualand Team for a delicious and fun visit. read more

A good friend from college was in town for a few days so I took advantage his visit to try a few local places, like the Ale House, that I've heard about but hadn't tried yet -- I travel a lot and look for good places to eat when I'm on the road but I rarely go out when I'm home. When we arrived close to 1:00pm on a Wednesday in October, the parking lot in front of the restaurant was full (and we had to find a parking place across the highway) but when we entered the dining room was less than half-full and we were seated right away. (It looks like there may be some other business in the same building.) Because we are beer aficionados we immediately began to study the beer list. Fortunately they offered flights so we could try several of their many offerings from a number of regional craft breweries. The selection process was pretty low tech -- the server provided us with a couple of pens and a sticky note to write down our choices. A few minutes later the four, four ounce pours were delivered, arranged in the order we wrote our selections on the sticky note. I enjoyed then all -- but if I didn't that would be on the brewery and not the Ale House. The lunch menu features wood fired pizzas and sandwiches along with some appetizers (one of which is technically a salad), a few more salads, and several sides. There is also a "Kid's Menu," which can be a huge plus for families. I decided to try the prime rib sandwich and my friend ordered the walleye sandwich. The prime rib sandwich was excellent. A crusty hoagie was stuffed full of tender beef with just enough au jus to keep it moist and just enough mozzarella to add both flavor and creaminess. A small cup of au jus and a generous handful of kettle chips rounded out the plate. My friend went with the walleye sandwich. He too enjoyed every bite. Of particular note -- the two large fillets are baked -- not breaded and deep fried like you find at many north wood's establishments. This really puts the focus on the fish -- and not a gob of greasy breading. Two thumbs up for this. Between the generous portions and a pint's worth of beer we left fully sated. Though their menu is safe and predictable it is well suited to the tastes of the hoards of tourists that migrate northwards during the summer and winter vacation seasons. And though the food is also prepared and served in a safe and predictable manner it was properly cooked and seasoned and should satisfy the majority of those who choose to eat at the Ale House. read more

Wonderful lunch at this cute little place. We came for a late lunch after a kayak on a local lake! The beer I had was a dark brew- called Deshutes Obsidian Stout Nitro! So creamy and rich and good. One of my friends had a tart raspberry ale- and when the bartender combined the two for us for a taste-!WOW!! We arrived in mid afternoon and had the place almost all to ourselves. We sat at the bar and had a very attentive bartender. He was a lot of fun. We ordered off the lunch menu and there was a couple things for the vegetarians among us. :) I had a vegetarian quesapizza which had an artichoke dip sauce on it with plenty of veggies and cheese. really good crust, very good taste. My friend has a grilled cheese sandwich, which she enjoyed. Apparently our other companion enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich. I would definitely come back if I ended up I the area read more

Aqualand Ale House - Deshutes Obsidian Stout Nitro - New American Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

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Had lunch here. Cool atmosphere with great wine and beer selection. I had chili and ribs appetizer and the husband had pizza. Service was great. Will definitely be back ! read more

If you are in the area, you need to stop here! This is such a gem in the north woods and I hope it never leaves. First, they have a top notch craft beer selection for a rural area. They also brew a few beers which is fun and you can get a fight. Second, their boulder bakery pretzels (you can pick two from plain, garlic, jalapeño) with mustard and cheese dip are phenomenal!!!! Third, they have a delicious menu of sandwiches and wood fired pizzas. When we go up north we always come here twice because I can never decide between a wrap or pizza! All of my friends and family that have visited here love this spot too. It's an unexpected high quality given the small town, but it pays great tribute to its roots in boulder junction. Cool story, cool staff, cool spot. GO HERE!!! read more

Great choice of draft beer and wine. The wood fired pizzas are delicious, along with salads and sandwiches.

Great food! Prime rib sandwich with Chicago style is stupid good! All beers very tasty and if u like coffee, it's the best. Service is always attentive and friendly. The restaurant has a comfortable setting with a north woods feeling. read more

A total class act, from the dizzying range of beers to the stylish takes on bar food classics. The big surprise for me was the salmon entree salad - beautiful leafy greens, irresistible bits of walnut and blue cheese, a commendably un-timid lemony dressing, and a faultlessly grilled filet. The outdoor seating is delightful, and the servers are terrific. It's practically walking distance from the center of Boulder Junction, one of the nicest small towns I've ever visited. (Frankly, I hope it steals residents from Minocqua, which now seems overrated as a town despite the handsome lakes.) read more

If you are tired of the same Northern Wisconsin fried pub food that many restaurants serve here, this is the place to go. Excellent selection of craft beers, delicious pizzas (try the Steakhouse or Mediterranean), sandwiches (try the Walleye or Pulled Pork), salads (try the Lemon-Caper Salmon or Harvest salad), a non-fried fish option every Friday night, and a bbq rib special on Saturday nights. You can ask for workarounds if you are gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan. Their staff is excellent and friendly. The indoor dining space and bar is beautiful and there is a spacious outdoor patio, which is perfect for listening to the live music they have throughout the summer. Check the Facebook page for the schedule. This is a great place for families and larger groups and they take reservations. read more

A Gastropub feel in the north woods! Our large group (12) had a wonderful experience at dinner. Mariah did an excellent job managing all of our orders and even separated checks. The food was great. Keep in mind it's not a full bar, just wine and beer. (Lots of good options though!) The menu is simple with sandwiches, pizza, and apps. The night we were there, they had a shrimp special that was spectacular with rice and basil slaw. We loved the walleye sandwich and the special. They don't take reservations, so we got there right when they opened and were immediately seated. In the past, we have been there for the live music. The back area is beautiful and the perfect spot to listen to music and enjoy a tasty beverage! read more

Aqualand Ale House - Beer menu - New American Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

Stopped for a Bloody Mary and a sandwich. They don't have a full liquor license. So we ordered a beer, 2glasses of wine, a chicken ceasar wrap and 2 cups of soup. Food was only fair and the bill was &50.00. Probably won't go back. read more

This is my favorite Northwoods restaurant. I grew up in the Northwoods and most restaurants are either diners, pizza, or burger places--which, don't get me wrong, are great when that's what you are in the mood for, but it's so nice to have an option that is so much more--both menu-wise and ambiance-wise. I live in a super foodie city now, and I have to say, the Ale House measures up to any place where I currently live! I go with my family every time I'm back home! Their beer selection is great and so are their pizzas (especially the margherita), soups, salads, and anything else I've tried. The outdoor area with the firepit and chairs is a perfect spot to sip a beer while you wait for a table. read more

Good beer selection and awesome staff. Food was ok staff made up the difference. Oh yeah my wife said to mention a good wine selection too.

Excellent pizza and the beer selection is the best I've found throughout Vilas county!

What a great addition to Boulder Junction! Nice selection of sandwiches and salads to go with their beers, and wine. And the bar stools are very comfortable...maybe too comfortable... read more

Aqualand Ale House - 20 beers/ciders on tap! - New American Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

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Overall the restaurant was great, the atmosphere was fantastic and the variety of different craft beers were great. Our server was fantastic and very helpful. We got prime rib which was fantastic and had great flavor, the chicken jalapeño sandwich was also very good. The pork pizza was our favorite however. Definitely recommend. read more

Very impressed with this place had two flights of beer and liked all of them but one The appetizer of fresh baked pretzels with honey mustard jack cheese sauce was awesome. Then we had the wood fired pizza. I had the porketta pizza and my wife had the steak pizza. These where okay I'm just not that big of a pizza fan. All in all great place and great service read more

Delicious new find! Was told to come here by a family friend and skipped breakfast because of how much they raved about it! We had the Boulder Bakery Pretzels (Plain and Garlic), Porketta pizza (very good and filling) as well as the Prime Rib Sandwich! I think what struck us most was that they let us sit outside even though they weren't serving outside. We had our dog with us and were able to have him with us on the back patio. We ordered our food and drinks from the bar and the gentleman behind the bar helped us carry it out! Perfect way to spend our Friday lunch!!! We will definitely be coming back read more

Super quick service. Loved the pretzel appetizers. Great people watching. Food was savory and hot. Pulled pork was the favorite of our selections - super-sized portions. read more

Came in for supper on a Wednesday evening. Fortunately we called ahead for reservations, because the place was packed. Our server was good, the beer was good, and the food was good. We shared a pretzel for an app. It was huge and hot, and came with two dipping sauces. The honey mustard was loaded with horseradish, which I loved. The other was a Chipotle cheese sauce. Both were excellent. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. It had so much pork on it that I gave up after one bite and used a knife and fork. My wife had the cheese steak, which also had an abundance of meat. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Boulder Junction. read more

This is the best place to eat up north bar none. Beautiful restaurant, amazing food and great service. I feel like I'm family there! Try their hot soft pretzels, amazing beers and yummy desserts. Everything I've tried there is good. My only wish is that they had more specials! I've also tried the painting classes there which are super fun and done in a beautiful studio that is connected to the restaurant. Call ahead in case there is a wait. This place is very popular for good reason. Keep it up aqualand! read more

Outstanding service! Prime rib sandwich was amazing. Great beer. Must visit place for anyone in the area

I have been here several times it never disappoints. Great specials their food is always top notch their wood fire pizza are fantastic. And the beer is always good. read more

Awesome place. A "trendy" place in the Northwoods. Great beer selection. Homemade desserts and wood fire pizzas. A definite must for those from Chicagoland. read more

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Great outdoor patio. Waiter was very attentive and allowed dog on the patio. All 6 of us had different items and all were very good. Homemade key lime pie for dessert was awesome. Highly recommend if in Boulder Junction. read more

Great food. Waitress Rachel was attentive and amazing. My party tipped extremely well - probably 25%. Just as we were finishing our drinks the Hostess, an older lady, informed us that parties were waiting to be seated and we needed to leave. We were shocked! One of our party members grew up in the area and said that had never happened to her before. The next night some of our friends were there, and the very same thing happened to them, by the very same woman! However, our friends informed the Hostess that they would not be leaving yet. Very strange experience for a tourist-area restaurant!! read more

Cute place I would definitely recommend to check out. We stopped for dinner and drinks. No liquor drinks - just beer and wine but they have a decent selection. All of us enjoyed our food - BLT is awesome, great salads, pulled pork and chicken sandwich. We also ordered the pretzels as an appetizer which were really good. Also had a great server! read more