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    Bad Bones BBQ

    4.1 (166 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    If you are looking for really good bbq in the Northwoods, this is the place. You order at the counter when you walk in. Prices seemed a little high but definitely not unreasonable. We ordered a combo platter (4 meats with two side) to share. It was really good. The ribs and the pulled pork were our favorite, but the other two meats were good two. We ordered the beans as a side which were tastey, just wish the portion was bigger. Service was really good. The place seemed really clean. Inside dining is a little tight, but they have a lot of outside dining for when the weather is good. The restaurant is right on the lake, so great view. Definitely will be back.

    Sliced brisket sandwich
    annette d.

    Came across this restaurant traveling through town today--I give it a 10! The lady taking the order was kind and the guys behind the line were working hard to get the food out quickly. We had a chicken sandwich and a sliced brisket sandwich, both were well prepared and generous. I loved the variety of bbq sauces from which to choose. Great job, Bad Bones!

    So far so good. Great beer selection !!
    Mindi J.

    Seating is so so inside . But this is how you make new friends. The food is OMG amazing. From the smoked prime rib (some of the best we have had) only recommendation if they had plain horseradish and not just creamy. The pulled pork is amazing. I didn't need any sauce. It was that juicy. Add a plop of delicious coleslaw and a side of amazing homemade fries and you have something epic. The smoked wings are delicious and we had to bring them home. You get that much food with your dinner. However the kid were not disappointed at all and have snarfed then all down. You have to try this place. Take it home even if you are close by. You will not be disappointed. And kudos to the guy working the smoker that advised us how to park and not get blocked in. He was awesome to talk to and does an amazing job. We will definitely be back!!

    Genna G.

    If you like bbq and are in the north woods this is a good choice. Order at the counter - think brisket, or chicken sandwiches or platters or a rack of ribs. Sides include choice or beans, coleslaw or fries. Grab a seat outside at a picnic bench and grab your choice of bbq sauce ( lots of different spice levels available ) and utensils. My teenage boys think this place is the best ( if they had a salad option I would have given this place 5 stars). Not the healthiest option but good for an occasional splurge

    Brisket sandwich
    Samyoul S.

    For the area this food is ridiculous. Chicken was slightly dry, but all the other meats were perfect. Lots of really good sauces to try, and the sides were great.

    Great taste in tender brisket sandnice.Crispy fries excellent dinner

    They're stunning here and join it very much.Fast service, comfortable dining. And good cold beer

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    9 months ago

    Food is amazing!! Tender, seasoned well, and the cooks know what they are doing when cooking the meat. Worth the stop to try this place out!

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    10 months ago

    Amazing brisket sandwich. Easily the best barbecue in the Northwoods. You can sit outside overlooking the nearby lake. Highly recommend

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    Barbecue is excellent, the bbq cheese curds are one of our favorite curds anywhere! Brisket, pork, and chicken are all very tasty.

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    2 years ago

    Absolutely the best BBQ we have ever had!! Price is good. Very popular and a bit hard on parking but highly recommend!!

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    Its pretty busy

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    2 years ago

    Wow! Great food and quick! Lots of GFS options for sauces as well. Will definitely be back to his place.

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    Off season = under 30 min wait with a great drink !!…read more Came here for the fish fry. It did not disappoint!! I will say my kid ate his weight in the breadsticks and cheese appetizer. A great Wisconsin staple. Husband and kid both got the fried cod. I got the broiled (so happy for that option as I love fish just can't do the breading). Everything was hot and delicious. Baked potatoes were delish and huge !! The bar has a great selection of tap beer and I also had a great cranberry vodka (from northwater distillery) that had a little spice to it with diet sprite (thanks for having diet!!)

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    Coffee was excellent! I had eggs over easy and I ordered my bacon very well done, almost burnt,…read moreand it was!! Staff was very friendly too Great place for an excellent breakfast!!

    We have been here twice now on Sundays. It seems to be a popular place with just a couple of…read moretables open at any one time. Our server both times, Jill, is a hoot. First time there my husband said, "I love her". She may be the main reason everyone keeps coming back. That and the huge portions. First time there I had an interesting, yet delicious, Ruben which seems to be a Sunday special. I was told that the corned beef hash is from a can but the corned beef for the sandwiches is brined in-house. The sandwich was delicious with just the right amount of sauerkraut and salad dressing. What made it interesting was that instead of large slices of corned beef in the sandwich that slide out when taking a bite, the corned beef was chopped and piled high. But it was a great experience eating it because you had the corned beef in every bite without any sliding out. My husband had the sausage and gravy with sausage and eggs. And loved it. The sausage gravely had a rich flavor ( I tried a bite). Second trip I had a 1/2 stuffed hash browns which came with an egg (scrambled) and toast (sourdough). I couldn't finish the 1/2 order. My husband ordered the Lumberjack platter AND a side of corned beef hash. I looked at him like he was crazy and he said he was hungry. Well, 1/4 of the pancake, 1/2 the eggs and hash browns and 2 sausage links and 2 bacon plus 1/2 toast come home with him including 1/3 of the corned beef hash and the rest of my hash browns. We are moving to the area next month and look forward to trying more of this delectable menu.

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