Fun place to stop for a soothing adult beverage or a quick bite. The food is bar food, decent…read more Recenty they've started serving breakfast, worth a stop if you're in the area. In the last year or so I think the place changed hands and there has been a remarkable difference in the ambiance of the place. Much more fun, more things going on on the weekends. It's a really fun local country bar.

The bar is better since it has changed hands but the prices went through the roof!!! Almost 40%…read moremore for a burger and fries than when the old owner had it and nothing changed! Also it's cash only and watch your change. I've caught them shortchanging me by several dollars more than one time. I guess they thought I was more drunk than I was! Overall the place is clean and staff is friendly. I'd give it 5 stars if they didn't constantly raise prices and try to steal my change.

We love this semi-hidden gem of a bar & restaurant. Many folks still haven't discovered it…read more They offer fabulous, well priced cocktails & great bar service. They also offer a seasonal menu/kitchen known as the Fiddlehead that should not be underestimated. Check out their website or facebook page for details re: hours & menu options. Last night we tried both the Bahn Mi Salad & Spring Roll Salad and both were fantastic!

Great cocktails, cool vibes, and a fantastic kitchen. Kitchen is a third party that works out of…read morethe location and seemingly has a fresh menu weekly. We got a deconstructed candied Korean bbq bowl, and it was amazing. Highly recommend.

Amazing cheap Wisconsin cabin vibes! Great pizza, cheese curds, and Spotted Cow! Perfect place to…read moreturn up!

Amazing ambiance on Bone Lake. The outdoor patio is large to accommodate a lot of people. The…read morechicken Alfredo is amazing! My husband is picky and he loved it. The chicken wrap is delicious!

Good food Good weekly specials…read moreVery good and friendly wait staff Outdoor patio is great in season.

The best of the best. We LOVE the Thirsty Otter - it's a Balsam Lake staple. Boating there, driving…read morethere, walking there. We're there. 10/10 recommend

Came back after 5 years and they have maintained the quality of the cheese curds!…read more This time I went with the Ruben and it was a bit shy on the pastrami but otherwise a good sandwich. We love the area and will return.

Everything was great. Food was hot and fresh, great bartender, everything you want out of a…read moreWisconsin bar!!

Saturday I set out for a short brewery trek of three breweries... I was excited to visit my 363rd,…read more4th and 365th breweries! Quite the array my palate experienced! The first brewery.... fine, just fine, nothing great. The last brewery? Off the charts... fantastic!! Balsam Lake? Yikes..... I arrived to a full patio and quite the busy inside. Good omen, right? Once I began tasting through my flight... two words came to mind...not sure if they're correct or... but they were... Tourist Trap....? I built a flight of four, four styles I commonly order, so I'm familiar with them and they're preferred. My flight consisted of #3 Angler's Amber, #7 Stump Bay Stout, #17 Marges Doppleganger Doppelbock & #18 Haugen All The Honey. The Honey beer was delicious and was he only one I could stomach to want to finish. The Angler's Amber? WHAT is that, is that a Bitter Amber? That is NOT a style....for good reason! This beer I could only take three sips of... in disbelief that it was that bad! The stout and doppelbock....just not good. Three days later and I'm still at a loss for words to describe what my palate was dealing with? Being to nearly 400 breweries I wouldn't consider myself a slouch, nor definitely an expert but when three of four beers are unpalatable... it's not me... it's the beer. Such a disappointing experience. Getting the $16.00 tab for what I considered awful beer sure didn't help ease the unfulfilling feeling. Maybe I should have opted for the Boysenberry Blonde that I debated and a beertender said was her current go-to? This brewery is three years old so...maybe they're still working kinks out? New brewer? I may have to peruse untappd for other beer ratings but at this juncture I wouldn't go back, just bummed out by the experience as a whole.

We showed up at the Balsam Lake Brewery & Market thirsty, hungry, and ready to watch football…read more Balsam Lake Brewery checked all of the boxes! The Blood Orange seltzer is refreshing, and my favorite so far. The buffalo wings and steak fries were served piping hot, and well seasoned. There was plenty of TV's to watch BOTH the Packers and Vikings games. We will definitely be back! Super-friendly service, too! Thank you, Balsam Lake Brewery & Market, for an enjoyable Sunday!!

Food is always great love the ribs and lasagna , salad bars is very good, soup is good and tacos…read moretoo.

Bad experience and had to leave the restaurant. The staff…read moredid not acknowledge my party of 7 one time. She only looked at us from across the room but never said Hello, despite walking past us multiple times. We had to search for our own menus after waiting 15 minutes. Terrible service. Very disappointing. I am not surprised to read similar bad reviews of this place.

Visiting from CA and this place was recommended by a local friend. Had a great time and fast…read moreservice at the bar and grill with our friends. We shared many apps including walleye fingers, cheese curds, and wings... hubby is picky on his wings and they cooked them perfectly! Thanks to the GM, Courtney, for the hospitality :) Cheers!!

Beautiful view, but that is where it ends. Four adults 2 children, 3 of the 4 adults have worked…read morein the restaurant industry prior. Service was almost unheard of, and it took over an hour to get our food, on a MONDAY! It was not busy except for bingo folks who were not eating. Cheese curds were ok, large pretzel was half frozen, tacos were inedible. Nashville chicken sandwich the bun was sopping wet, not edible, BLT ok, Walleye very bland no tartar sauce, chicken wrap, ok. Such a huge disappointment. There were no updates or check ins from our server, no apologies or explanations even after we shared our feedback. I made a call to the restaurant when I got home and was informed there was no manager on duty?! Who runs a restaurant without a manager?

A unique experience located in an intimate space. Amery Ale Works is not your typical brewery. It's…read morethe groundskeeping that makes this place shine. In the summer months, make sure you check out the exterior patio space which includes luscious green grass, yard games, a gazebo, fire pit, large benches, adirondack chairs and more. Offering wood fire pizzas, varying specials such as soups and sandwiches, along with kombucha on tap and other drinks, makes this a must stop. The cherry on top? Dogs are encouraged! We were fortunate enough to spend my grandpa's 103rd birthday here and enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly patrons and staff members. I'd like to thank the staff for allowing us to place our own tablecloth down and be so open to us serving cake to those near us. What a lovely evening we had! Note: check out the website for specialty classes such as yoga, art, and music. Some are located in the upstairs loft area while others, such as music, are outdoors. You could also use this as a small wedding venue!

Stop #54 on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour…read more I'm getting some side-eye from the hubs on giving Amery 3 stars &, believe me, i wish i could justify a higher rating. The signage is great & the property is fantastic. Staff are welcoming, energetic and plentiful. There are a variety of products available for purchase, such as soap made from the beer... pretty cool. Add in the very reasonable pricing. We had 2 pints and pretzel bites for $10 after our discount. So, the 3 stars come down to a brewery is only as good as its beer. While they do have some decent guest taps, the in-house brews are lacking. Finish on the summer wheat was like alka seltzer, and the porter was only a touch better. Worth a visit? Absolutely! Though I'd likely choose a guest tap offering instead