We had a fantastic dinner here on a Thursday evening. We stopped in without a reservation but were…read moreearly enough that they were able to accommodate us. The bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about their options. The waitress we had was efficient and on top of anything we could need. The menu is somewhat small but the food was delicious and well worth it. The vibe of the restaurant is cozy and elegant with a wide range of seating options! We will definitely be back!

Lovely space on the lake with old classic character and delicious food... authentic supper club…read more. excellent service, comfortable classy atmosphere.. a delightful experience

We've eaten at Besse's on Clear Lake twice this week, and that says it all. The food is delicious,…read morethe staff is genuinely friendly, and everything we've ordered has been excellent. I had the crab cakes and the grilled shrimp, and both were outstanding. Fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back, and we did. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit!

My wife and I stumbled onto this place by accident, and I'm glad we did. Time had gotten away from…read moreus, and most places were either closed or closing in a few minutes, but after a quick google search, I found Besse's was open a little later so we stopped in. They were kind enough to let us eat at the bar as it was close to closing time. The restaurant has classic up north supper club vibes. The staff were friendly and professional. The bartender filled us in on the restaurants history and how they got involved with the Food Network. It was very interesting. I had the shrimp and my wife had the crab cakes. Both were outstanding. Next time we are up this way, we will come back.

We found this place by chance and so walked in without reservations. They initially turned us away…read morebut with further discussion and a few cocktails at the bar eventually made room to accommodate us. As with many cases this season they were very short staffed and trying to offer good service to those that had made reservations. Our server had several tables including one of 16 people. I can't believe how good the service ended up being with Karen our waitress. As a seasoned vet in this Industry she was on top of everything. Additionally the food was Breyer than I had hoped for. We all started with the salad bar which was clean and organized. They did end up running out of ranch dressing which was a disappointment but that was the only thing that fell short the entire evening. After the salads the four of us has the French onion soup which was better than most I've had. This was followed by our main course. Two of us has the 10 oz. Fillets, on had the 16oz ribeye and lastly one liver and onions. All the steaks were fabulous and the liver was also good from what I hear. There was no rushing, Karen our server timed out servings perfectly and the evening turned out spectacular. A big kudos to the Manager for getting us in. This will be a part of our rotation moving forward. Don't forget to make reservations!

We've been coming here for 14 years, but after our latest visit, we won't be back. A few years ago,…read morethe restaurant changed ownership. They remodeled the interior, and while some may like the update, we miss the old-school supper club atmosphere. The menu has also been cut down and is now pretty bare bones. The service was slow even though the restaurant wasn't busy. We waited over 30 minutes for our food, and they forgot our appetizer. The prices have increased, but the quality and value have definitely gone in the opposite direction. I always ordered the Pub Special and could never finish it because the portions were so generous. This time, the portion was noticeably smaller, the bun was soggy, the sandwich had no flavor, and the au jus was only lukewarm. To make matters worse, fries are now an extra charge. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. A place that was once one of our favorites has lost the atmosphere, quality, and value that kept us coming back for so many years. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Our first visit today on 'wiener Wednesday'. We each had a $5 hot dog - traditional Chicago for me…read moreand BBQ for my guy (came with onion, bacon & BBQ sauce). Both were delicious! A tiny bit disappointed the bun wasn't poppyseed, but it was good enough as is. We shared sides of sweet potato fries (generous portion) and onion rings. Both were tasty & hot. Topped it off with some drinks & it was a perfect lunch. Our server, Nancy, was friendly & attentive. The place is cute inside - a sizable bar with a small dining room, decked out in typical Northwoods fashion. Check it out!

We have been here twice now and had awesome meals both times. Service can be a little slow but it…read moregets busy and there is one waitress. The food is worth waiting for and the wait time is just what we need to have a real conversation with the company we are with. First time lunch stop was on a Friday fish day and walleye bites were ordered. The report is that they were delicious and were tasted by two in the party. I'm gf and don't care for fish so did not taste. The other party member had wings and said they were excellent along with his side of onion rings. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a gluten free bun. The bun held up well and the sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries was delicious. Second time here my husband had the special of Chicago style hot dogs, I had the steak sandwich on gf bun and the other in our party had the hot beef sandwich. We all enjoyed our meals and look forward to coming back. The food is just downright good for a fair price. Not sure why only one waitress but guessing they only need one for the kitchen to keep pace. There is seating outside but I think it is just used when they have entertainment. Everyone seems to be enjoying their bar seats and restaurant meals.

Super yummy pub food, friendly and fun staff. Sign a dollar bill and pin it on the walls with the…read morerest!

Have been coming in often, for years. Today did not measure up at all. Ordered bloody marys, the…read moregarnish was missing a peppercini, asked for one. The bloody Mary needed more ice, server was annoyed that I asked for more ice, ice water and a lemon. Had to ask for a fork, the Reuben sandwich was awful, the bottom bread was soggy, the corned beef was dry. The server did not return to ask how we liked our food. Was disappointed to see a kitchen worker "vaping" while sitting at the bar, then he went back in to the kitchen. Overall a disappointing experience.

Best fish fry in Rhinelander, the consensus of the locals. (Edited to add: Not all locals agree,…read moreand I was chastised by a local who thinks there is a better fish fry at a different place. I bow to his observation and will modify my statement to read that it is the consensus of SEVERAL locals that this is the best fish fry in town!) It's not often that a restaurant that is a part of a hotel gets rave reviews, and in many of the hostelries I've stayed in over the years, the restaurant was an afterthought. Not here! The restaurant is quite popular with residents of Rhinelander along with the hotel guests. I've been at The Claridge Inn (The Days Inn these days) on Fridays, and at the recommendation of relatives, I've always had the fish fry. They also offer baked haddock, one of my fellow diners ordered the haddock. She reported the dish was excellent. My beer battered cod was also excellent, a crispy shell with cod of a perfect consistency. The meal is offered with french fries, I opted to spend an extra dollar to substitute potato pancakes. The potato pancakes were also exceptional. Rhinelander has a number of really good restaurants, the Claridge is most certainly one of them.

The bar is back open with kind of short hours. They are supposed to close at 9 but they will stay…read moreopen if they have customers. Friendly bartender, friendly customers, pleasant though dated ambiance. Very convenient if you're staying in the motel.

I didn't go to eat but will go back. Found this place by…read moreaccident . Walked inf for a drink and was treated with so much respect. As every dish came out of the kitchen it looked wonderful and was served quickly. The ambience is also incredible. The drinks were wonderful, creative and delicious.. the bartender is very knowledgeable. I will be back for the food!

Great location and view from the dining room. The restaurant is in the lower level of this huge…read morebuilding located next to the beach and park in downtown Minaqua. Lots of parking which might be really needed during the tourist season. Tonight's meal was so so. Was attracted to this place because it had a salad bar. Sadly a number of the offerings were gone, or almost gone. It needed attention! The special tonight was a Rib eye with a baked potato. The Rib Eye was cooked well and had decent seasoning, but the cut of meat was not very good. The cut quality was closer to what I'd expect at steak buffet than at a sit down restaurant. (Could very well have been just bad luck) but when you pay restaurant price for a nice steak you don't expect to get a bad one. It is still the "off" season, but this restaurant just seemed to be understaffed. I ate at the bar and the one bartender was working his but off. But waiting until he was done making drinks to get get butter for my potato (came without any) and salt and pepper got a but trying. Also getting an empty bottle of A1 Sauce was not impressive. Hopefully they have more staff when the real crowds get to town.

Located on the outskirts of Hazelhurst on the snowmobile trail, this place has some of the best…read morewings I have ever had. The atmosphere is what you would expect from a Northern Wisconsin bar and dining establishment; great drinks, food, and the owners will greet you when you walk in.

This place really is at "the edge". We made our way back here on a snowy Friday night for the fish…read morefry (recommended to us by the folks at minocqua antiques). Cozy atmosphere at the horseshoe shaped bar. Small dining room where we enjoyed a decent fish fry with homemade sides. I'd go back.