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    Badlands Diner

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    10 months ago

    Excellent food and service. Try the broasted chicken and real mashed potatoes. You won't be disappointed.

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    Door County Fire

    Door County Fire

    3.9
    (239 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    On a Fish Fry Friday, I ordered the clam chowder and fish fry dinner with perch and sweet potatoes…read more The clam chowder was excellent. Generously prepared, great seasoning and with the right temperature. The fries are sprinkled with cinnamon which was a first for me. The sweet potato fries were a little soggy but not bad. The cherry hard cider was fizzy and refreshing, It looks like the restaurant used to be a fire house. To me, it's like if the Hot House (Menomonee Falls) and Mission BBQ had a baby. Our server was excellent. She took very good care of us. On a quiet afternoon, we were sat by the bar, by a group that was very loud. We would have preferred a different table.

    Really mixed review. Food was good but the service was meh at best…read more We were seated immediately but then it took over 10 minutes before someone talked to us again. No drinks, no "we will be with you shortly" or anything. We just sat there. Finally a server came over and said they had a big group come in and it was causing some backup and the host should have told us; he didn't. The drinks and appetizer came quickly and the street corner appetizer was very good; I would order it again. Once the appetizer was finished we sat with empty glasses for a good while. Again, no communication. Once the food arrived, things got much better. Wraps were good, not great. My daughter's pizza was good. With all the restaurants in the area, they will need to up their game on service.

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    Perch plate with sweet potato fries w/ cinnamon. Get it deep-fried. Pan-fried is a little soggy.  Cherry hard cider
    Perch plate with sweet potato fries w/ cinnamon. Get it deep-fried. Pan-fried is a little soggy. Cherry hard cider
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    Bluefront Cafe

    Bluefront Cafe

    4.6
    (337 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$

    This place was wonderful and so worth it! We had our dogs with us and the outside seating was…read moreshaded and comfortable. We ordered them breakfast sliders and the chef was ya concerned about the onions in it. They offered a substitute of burge or bacon - how thoughtful!!! They brought a bowl of water and served their food in dog bowls. On top of all of that, our food was delicious!! Everything was fresh and prepped and presented with love . The coffee was wonderful. The whole vibe was perfect. Our server CHRIS was the absolute best! He was kind and helpful and pleasant - it made everything even bette! He said lunch is just as amazing. Thanks again Chris . So, if you're looking in a fabulous spot to eat, with or without doggos, you have to try this place! It's off the charts!!!

    Always a great meal. Solidly, consistent quality and service. Linda served us today. Quick to the…read moretable and very attentive. Inside decorated to please the eye. Place was dang busy for a lunch hour. Pretty much every table taken. We had the Asian Chicken wrap with chips and the hot Turkey and cheese sandwich with chips. Two glasses of Hibiscus tea to quench the thirst. Sandwiches were excellent, Wrap was loaded with perfectly prepared vegetables sliced to perfection and came with a nice Asian dressing - light and tasty. Bread on the Turkey sandwich toasted perfectly and dressed with a cherry jam for butter. Really enjoyed our meal. Asked for Hibiscus tea for the road and off we went. Highly recommend without any reservations ... my go to place in Sturgeon Bay.

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    Egg salad avocado toast.
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    Harbor Fish Market and Grille

    Harbor Fish Market and Grille

    3.9
    (342 reviews)
    26.7 mi
    $$$

    It was an absolutely wonderful experience, from sitting at the bar for a little while waiting for…read moreour reservation because we showed up way early and having the brussels sprouts that were amazing. Our bartender was wonderful, and then we receded in the most perfect table which overlooked the water. I had an amazing Connecticut lobster roll in my husband had the Seabass and both were perfect. The restaurant is very beautiful inside. Also, just a great spot.

    Sooo... I really wanted to love this place…read more We made a day trip to Door County and had a long list of restaurants to choose from. After reading countless reviews, we picked this one as our #1 dinner choice because it seemed to have great vibes and a beautiful outdoor garden overlooking Lake Michigan. The setting absolutely lived up to the hype, and that alone earns it a star. We arrived a little early for our reservation and decided to grab a drink at the bar. My mom simply asked if they had any watermelon or pineapple seltzers, and instead of answering, the bartender just handed her a drink menu and walked away. It was a small interaction, but it came across as dismissive, so we decided not to order drinks. We were seated shortly after in a wonderful spot in the garden. We had our dog with us, and it was the perfect outdoor setting for her to relax while we enjoyed dinner. Our server was pleasant, but she didn't seem very attentive or able to read the table. We started with the Brussels sprouts, which were delicious and probably the highlight of the meal. We know this restaurant is especially known for its whitefish and lobster boil. After tasting our meals, my mother said she wished she had ordered the whitefish since we'd heard such amazing things about it. Unfortunately, when it became obvious that we weren't enjoying our food, our server never asked if something was wrong or if we'd like to try something else. The crab Rangoon dip was just okay. The lobster bisque was completely flavorless--the worst lobster bisque I've ever had, and I order it whenever it's on a menu. The sage butter gnocchi was equally bland and lacked any real flavor. My mom ordered the ribeye, and she said it tasted more like a sirloin and was totally overcooked. It lacked the rich flavor you'd expect from a ribeye and had quite a bit of fat. She only ate a few bites before giving most of it to the dog. The vegetables (I believe asparagus or broccolini) weren't good, and the au gratin potatoes were equally disappointing. The only real win was my son's chicken tenders. He's an extremely picky eater, and he genuinely enjoyed them. What disappointed us most was how the situation was handled. When our server checked back, she asked how everything was, and we replied, "It's alright." Later, when she saw that our plates were still mostly full and asked if we wanted boxes, we said no. That would have been the perfect opportunity to ask if something was wrong or if there was anything they could do. Instead, the conversation ended there and the check was placed on the table. At that point, we just wanted to leave. Between the underwhelming service, the bland food, and the high prices, the experience simply wasn't worth it. We left feeling incredibly disappointed, annoyed and hungry. It's unfortunate because the location and atmosphere are beautiful, and we truly wanted this restaurant to be a highlight of our trip. Sadly, if we make it back to Baileys Harbor, we won't be returning.

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    Full bar with beer on tap
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