We visited The Bayfield Inn while in town because we had heard it was one of the nicer dining spots in Bayfield, and my mom and I were hoping for an elevated dinner experience by the water. The rooftop seating was the highlight -- beautiful views and a really nice atmosphere sitting outside overlooking the water. We ordered the steak frites to share. The steak itself was very good -- cooked perfectly and full of flavor. However, the presentation was very underwhelming. It was served as just a piece of steak on a plastic plate with no real plating or sides. Our fries were also removed as a side from our meal, thinking there was a miscommunication there with the kitchen. We also asked for an extra plate and silverware to share, and were given a paper plate and plastic utensils, which made it difficult to eat a steak comfortably and felt inconsistent with the expected level of dining. Just odd! Our server mentioned he was new, which we appreciated, and he did refill drinks and check in a few times. Overall, though, the service felt a bit flat and not especially engaging. At the end, the bill was around $75 for the steak frites plus a service charge, which we hadn't seen elsewhere in town. Between the pricing, service, and presentation, the experience didn't quite match expectations. Overall, the rooftop and steak were enjoyable, but the experience felt inconsistent. read more

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This restaurant had it all- beautiful views, good food & excellent service. They had tables under shade covers & umbrellas which really helped. They had just started serving dinner to the tables and our waitress Ruby was very attentive and helpful. You no longer have to go up to bar and place your order & then wait & pick it up. The cheese curds were some of the best we have had. Fish & chips was good/ one order was enough for 2. They had a good selection of beers & drinks. After a 3 hour boat ride it was just what we needed. read more

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So disappointed in this experience! I went to get take out and enjoy a glass of wine on the roof. The rooftop is great and the service was good too, but the food was totally disappointing. So, the $11 glass of wine came in the smallest glass I have ever seen, obviously a 3 oz or less. The wait person asked if I wanted my burger pink and I said no, so I got a dried out burnt burger. The sales was a bunch of lettuce and cranberries and when the food came they did not offer a bag (and I didn't ask) so on my way out, the salad slide off and plastered itself all over the stairs. Luckily a nice man stopped and helped me pick up the salad container. I will not try this venue again for quite awhile. read more

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We chose to make the drive over to the restaurant inside the inn. The location is nice. Pretty views. The food was not. The chicken in Lethe olive oil and garlic pasta was cold compared with the pasta and gave a flavor profile of day old chicken. The mashed potatoes were so sweet that we considered the possibility of putting them on waffles. The steak was cooked well, however had a cinnamon flavor to it, perhaps this was the butter they serve with the steak. Overall not a place I would choose to return to. The staff were kind. read more

Clean, quaint older motel ( 2 stories, no elevators, no restaurant on premise ) with friendly welcoming staff and parking! Great location across from ferry and touring docks, water views! Easy to walk all over town, plenty of great restaurants within easy walk. Loved it! read more

When we first arrived in Bayfield, we had brunch at Bayfield Inn. It was good but I was disappointed by the "fresh fruit cup". It was the fruit you buy out of a can... We went the next day to have lunch on the rooftop and that was also good. We were hungry and I forgot to take a photo! We had the Lake Superior fresh caught whitefish and it was delicious but my veggie bowl that I ordered was canned vegetables and not fresh. Again, disappointing. Overall, the food was good enough and the rooftop with the water view makes it worth it. And just a side note: the spicy Paloma on the menu is SPICY!! read more

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Really delicious white fish Cobb salad set the tone for a wonderful afternoon on their deck. Along with Hoops, the two best fish experiences here read more

Truly dreadful. This isn't a restaurant--it's a self-service cafeteria disguised as a dining experience. You fill out your own order slip, march it up to a counter like you're in a DMV line, and then, yes, you're expected to carry your own drinks back to the table. I ordered the blackened whitefish tacos and waited a full 30 minutes. When they finally arrived, the seasoning was so aggressively salty I considered calling my cardiologist from the table. The food? Awful. Absolutely joyless. And if something goes wrong--and it will--you're completely on your own. No staff in sight, no manager, no help. One dish for our table never even showed up. We flagged people down like castaways on a deserted island. Nobody cared. Nobody came. The entire operation appears to be run by unsupervised children plodding though a summer job. We paid $110 for three dismal entrées, each one more forgettable than the last. The coleslaw was arid, the salsa tasted like it came from a grocery store jar labeled "mild regret," and not a single dish had an ounce of character. The only thing this place has going for it is the view--and trust me, you can enjoy that without subjecting your taste buds (or your wallet) to this disaster. Do yourself a favor: skip it. read more

It was a beautiful afternoon and we got there right after they opened for the evening. We were able to snag a table at the rail with a great view of the lake. We had a couple rounds of drinks which were an ok price and selection. We decided to stay for dinner which you order at the bar and they deliver to the table. The pretzels were tasty but overpriced for what you got. The blackened whitefish tacos were good and pretty spicy. The regular tacos were also decent for the price. The view is worth it when the weather is great. read more

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Self-service model--but works well! Upper deck with beautiful views of the bay. Food was good--very fast food delivery. Would go back! read more

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The restaurant is on the deck upstairs above the inn. Manage expectations when coming here: this is not a fancy place. More like fast-casual. You are seated and then you write your selections on the menu with a pencil and take it to the bar. Then your food comes up from the kitchen. The wife had beautiful avocado toast with arugula and a sprinkling of balsamic on top. I had fish and chips. These both came with fries, but her fries were different than mine. The panko breading on my fish was so crunchy and good. This was the best fish I ate in a couple weeks' vacay near Lake Superior. Everything was great and the place was very chill! Did I mention the view? So pretty with the bay out in front and the boats at the marina. The food came out quickly and the bar was efficient and the hostess was quick to clean vacant tables. As long as you don't expect a high engagement style of service, you'll really love this place! read more

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Sat on the rooftop patio and it was a nice place with a good view! If you go you have to get the apple butter burger- soooo good and unique!! They also have delta 9 drinks which is fun for people who do not drink. Only deducted one star because of the self service nature as we did not expect that, but it wasn't too bad. Line was just long at various points. read more

Horrible customer service! The front desk staff is the worst ever - they have no loyalty to customers who have rented for many years.

The Bayfield inn is a classic for anyone visiting Bayfield - lake views, big patio, decent food. I have enjoyed my experiences here for the most part but would say if you are looking for fine dining then maybe look elsewhere. I had the blackened fish cobb salad and then an eggs Benedict. The Benedict was definitely better than the salad as I felt the produce wasn't super fresh in the salad. Bloody Mary was great! Drinks are strong and reasonably priced and it's a fun place for a happy hour in the sunshine overlooking the water! I'm also pretty sure that one of my friends got sick from their chicken Caesar salad so docking stars for that. read more

Bayfield Inn - Blackened fish Cobb salad, fries, white wine - Hotels Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Bayfield Inn, located right on the main dock to Lake Superior, is a hotel restaurant that has a couple labeled vegan options. We got lunch here after a 3-hour boat tour of the lovely Apostle Islands and the gorgeous sea caves. The Deluxe burger ($15 + $3 for a Beyond patty) is vegan if you omit the cheese. It's a perfectly respectable Beyond burger, though get it with the pretzel bun, not the brioche bun. The beer-battered fries were also good. The best part is that the Bayfield Inn is less crowded than the Pier Plaza restaurant across the street (which also has a Beyond burger). read more

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The Inn has done major upgrades since our last visit. The view of the lake from the rooms is worth every penny. The Inn is within walking distance of Lake Superior, ferry, tour boats, restaurants and shops. The rooms are beautiful, lots of space. The Deck Four stars not because of the hotel, but what they have done to the dinning. The Deck used to have appetizers only, they expanded to full menu. The Deck has a more casual menu than the Main Dining Room. By casual, it's truly casual. Order at the bar, including your drinks -Food was absolutely nothing to write about and the service is not great (at the deck) read more

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Middle of the road - beautiful views of Lake superior, but service is meh. We were seated right next to the lake side and presented with a pencil and paper menu to mark what we were ordering. We were directed to take this to the bar to place our order, and someone would run our food to us. The counter staff was nice enough but inefficient. One took food orders, one beverages, but nothing was labeled so people didn't know which line to get in and there was a lot of shuffling around. Drink refills were me running to the counter again. Why am I paying restaurant prices then for fast food service? Oh I do have to mention the smoked fish cakes. I hate fish, but when I tried a bite of my friend's dish, I had to reconsider for a bit. Yes, these are fishy, but smoky, and the sweet teeny peppers on top were delish. There's nothing wrong with this restaurant, but overall I'm finding Bayfield dining lacking and resting on tourism read more

FELLOW MORTALS, HEED MY WORDS! The Apple Fest Burger may just be one of the best burgers I've ever had in my entire life. I've had quite a few burgers across Wisconsin and this burger sits amongst the best. Sweet, savory, and exquisitely delicious. The fries were a perfect pair with the burger as well. My only complaint is the flies everywhere... but that is to be expected... we're outside. All in all, please get this burger and experience true love for the first time. read more

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Let me start off by saying the staff here are excellent!!! We were greeted by this lovely hostess and she guided us through our whole journey at the Bayfield Inn Upper Deck, bayfield WISCONSIN 54814 USA. and to top it all off, our food was to DIE for, we got the cheese curds to start us off and ate the applefest burger as our main course. The fries were perfectly seasoned, the apple butter complemented the sweet and savory burger PERFECTLY. The cheese curds were GINORMOUS and so delicious. I would 1000x recommend this lovely place. peace out read more

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We stopped in for dinner after a bike ride and liked it so much, we came back today for lunch. The patio/ upper deck is awesome and overlooks Lake Superior. Service is good. Drinks are strong and the food is good. I had the applewood burger for dinner and the BF had the cerviche. My burger was outstanding and so were the fries. His was good too. Today's tacos were ok and the Nashville chicken seemed processed. Stick to simple and you'll be good! read more

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Ate in the dining room. Had the blackened whitefish. It had so much seasoning I was scraping it off just to eat it. Left 1/2 on plate. Not good. Wife had broiled whitefish, which was not good. Son had their chicken and it was gross. Won't go there again. Sorry. read more

Amazing food. Loved my "Cubano". Great service as well. Didn't stay at the inn, just stopped in for a bite. read more

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The deck at the Bayfield Inn has arguably the best view in town and the food can be okay. But the staff, particularly the bar staff, makes this the least friendly stop we have been to in Bayfield. Really disappointed in how we were treated. Received wrong drink and got a shoulder shrug - no offer to replace it with the right thing. Nachos had barely any cheese, no napkins, The ordering is a nightmare since no one follows directions and decides what to order before approaching the window, no matter how many people are in line....Disappointed. read more

Food took over an hour to arrive, after we waited 45 minutes for a table. My Cedar Fizz cocktail was excellent however! Be aware that they do not provide free tap water- you must purchase bottled water (very Euro of them). My friends got the fish tacos which they enjoyed, and I got fish and chips. The French fries are were clearly frozen and not even warm or crispy. The fish was just okay- very bland. We also split the cheese curds (when in Wisconsin, right?) and they were definitely the highlight of the meal. read more

Lady at the counter was rude and snotty, she had an ear bud in and didn't say a word to us. Nothing was explained so we were confused and didn't know what to do. Plus there was an extra 5% we had to pay that goes towards the servers who can barely do their job. Only plus was the good view. read more

Amazing roof deck with a view! Also, the blackened whitefish tacos and trout cakes were outstanding. I highly recommend this place if you're in town, you won't be disappointed. read more

Really loved the fish sandwich. Beautiful view, excellent food and what's more important: an amazing service. Big shout out to Judy P.

Great spot on the lake! Nice view of Lake Superior and it is in walking distance of everything. The room was big and had a tv with a Jacuzzi tub. The people in the office was nice and it felt very homey. I would highly recommend this place if you want a comfortable stay that is in walking distance of everything. read more

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We loved sitting on the deck here. Gorgeous views and quick, friendly service. The fish and chips was fresh, and delicious. We also tried the burgers, also a hit. Poke wasn't our favorite, it was pickled so not what we were expecting. They have a lot of nice local beers. All at reasonable prices... we will be back read more

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Beautiful view, but busy and we waited an hour after being told multiple times we would be seated next. We opted for a different restaurant after learning we'd have to wait again to place an order. No fault of the restaurant staff, but was definitely under-staffed and a poor system. read more

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend getaway to celebrate our anniversary. This hotel was absolutely perfect! It was right on the water and a short walking distance to everything. I highly recommend splurging for a Lakeside room, it is very worth it. Our room was clean and spacious. The restaurant was also very tasty as well. You definitely need to go up on the rooftop for a drink. I highly recommend Bayfield Inn for a place to stay! read more

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We went up on the deck fora perfect late lunch location. The deck is a beautiful place to have drinks and food. Even though it wasnt listed on the menu (which is a piece of paper you complete your order on and bring to the bar) we asked for a Bloody Mary and they had it! Awesome. Next I had an Impossible burger which was great, plus some super yummy fries. My sister had a super salad and an very tasty house dressing. There was lots of space between the tables, and while there was not a lot of table service, we had a wonderful experience. I love to have drinks on the deck, and this was just an added bonus to have this good food. Thank you Bayfield Inn! read more

Sad, disappointing, and rude! Management needs to review the most basic tenants of customer service. Unimpressive and shockingly lackadaisical, totally unfriendly service for what's otherwise a nice spot for a local meal. Place needs quality control in service. Hostesses sharing a snack at the bar while we waited for a mistake to be corrected and other arriving people waited to be greeted - that is not a good look.... It's pathetic. The experience: The customer is wrong?? Meat missing from elderly aunts dish (not a huge deal) - but she's then challenged, told she didn't order it, and that she needs to "ask the kitchen" herself? Bizarre and sad response I'm not sure I've ever seen before. Especially strange to refute a customer having ordered something when the receipts indicate she did... You order using a paper that you mark up and have to bring up to a counter to pay ahead for. The paper clearly indicated and would prove that she indeed ordered what she said she ordered. The staff member who verbally confirmed and processed the order could corroborate. Still, she's told that no, she didn't order it, the kitchen didn't neglect it, and that she had to "go ask the kitchen," herself if she wanted the meat. Food runner refused to take the dish back and simply said "I can't do that, you have to." My other party member assisting her ends up being challenged by another staff member, told the meat was there, and then had to walk the dish up and show it to them to prove it. Absurd and embarrassing as a customer. This was followed by a 30 or so minute wait, during which everyone in my party had no choice but to finish their meal. Multiple party members had to ask if the fixed dish was even coming out. Clear confusion on behalf of staff, who after the half hour wait walk out a half-cheeked redo. Zero apology, zero check ins, zero attention to our clear and justified frustration. For having access to quality, local fish etc. it is their service that needs review. Food is overall fine for lunch with a view and some drinks. Management: have a customer service training session! Back to the basics. Perhaps designate a quality control leader or floor supervisor. You can run it as your counter-service concept with food runners, sure, but CARE about what you're doing - at least tell staff to seem like they care... and do not tell people they're wrong. Especially elderly women who are in chemo treatment, and demonstrably NOT in the wrong, as evidenced by your own ticket system. Do better. Happy to talk if you want to go over my experience. Would love to return next time I'm in town if you take my feedback seriously. read more

The upstairs deck is super fun! The "self-order" is fun and the food is amazing- try the blackened white fish!!!

We decided last minute on a weekend up north ahead of the 4th of July weekend and were fortunate to be able to find two rooms for Friday night only-one in the main building and one across the street in the "guest cottage" (a converted house with 4 rooms on the 1st floor and 1 upstairs). My wife and I were at the guest cottage. Our room featured a king bed (reasonably comfortable) a good sized bathroom, sitting area and small kitchenette. There was also a sofa sleeper although we did not use this and a nice patio with a table facing the lake. The room itself was fine, clean but nothing special, just an average lower mid-scale room. There was a fair bit of noise from the upstairs neighbors and some street noise could also be heard. The a/c worked well but wasn't too quiet and the room could have used more lighting. There were no windows save the patio door on one end of the long room. Location very convenient in the center of town near the docks and lake. For a one-night stay it was fine, nothing special just a place to recuperate between Bayfield adventures. read more

Had a great experience tonight at the restaurant! Leandra explained everything and took time to chat with my family about the area. She made a great first impression. Food was great as well. Thank you! read more

Only go if you are desperate and in the area. There are 2 vegan options. Chick pea wrap is not inedible but $12 for it is a middle finger. Filling is bland, and the wrap was cold. I can make that in my vitamix at home in 3 minutes. I give them credit for trying though with vegan options. read more

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Me and my family just got to this town and we're wondering around and this caught our eye because of the deck seating and the way how we have to circle and write what we wanted was very unique and neat and paid before we ate but the food was amazing and recommend the white fish tacos and margarita pizza and came out decently fast and hostess was very nice read more

We had lunch and drinks on the rooftop terrace. Beautiful views, sun and shade, at least one off the men working the bar was very nice. A typical 'surfer dude'. Relaxed. Nice music. Clean toilets. It was pretty busy both days we visit, although it was off season. The only serve food between 11am and 3pm. Nothing special. We had the nachos and wings. Both ok, but not outstanding. You order at the bar and they bring the food rather quick. The second day we entered a few minutes to 3pm. First thing they asked was if we would like to order food. Nice touch. We both weren't aware of time. Would definitely recommend this as the best drinking spot in Bayfield. Would give it a five star rating if the food was served a little bit longer and was more special. read more

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Review is for the Deck Bar only. They are not lying when they say they have a great view, looking out into the Apostle Island chain over the marina with a drink in your hand... like that could suck. I found the service solid and with plenty of friends nearby it was a favourite gathering spot before everyone split for their evening activities. Only thing I found odd was the lack of a menu upstairs but that was not a horrible thing as it allowed us to branch out and try other places. read more