As a winemaker in California wine country, I'd rank Mary Kate's right up there with the best wine…read morebars in San Francisco or Napa--at a fraction of the price. Their selection is outstanding: a well-balanced mix of familiar, high-quality domestic wines (think Cakebread, Caymus, Ken Wright), rare gems you'll almost never spot on a by-the-glass list (like an incredible Royal Tokaji Furmint from Hungary), and top-tier premium vintages (including Kathryn Hall and Will Harlan). The best part? Almost every wine--except the ultra-premier vintages--is available in 2 oz pours, making it easy to explore without committing to a full glass. I have no idea how they keep so many bottles perfectly fresh (magic? generous amounts of Argon?), but it works. The décor nails the theme, the staff are warm and knowledgeable, and the small plates are thoughtfully chosen to complement the wines. A must-visit for anyone who loves exploring wine without breaking the bank.

Delightful place! Great flight menu that changes seasonally! Bread with oil bowl provided a nice…read morebalance with the wine. Helpful and knowledgeable servers. Great vibe with live music!!

We have been here a few times now, and we are consistently…read moreimpressed by the customer service. We love the decor and vibe is fun. It's always especially fun when they have live music. The specialty cocktails are excellent (probably the best espresso martini in town). We had a small charcuterie board and it was beautifully presented and delicious.

What a wonderful experience! Great service, great cocktails and great atmosphere! We loved it!read more

Great food, friends, ambience. Never disappoints. Tim and his wife always do a wonderful jobread more

We ate here many times, very pleasant and the food and entertainment is always great time!! I…read morehighly recommend this restaurant, They check on your table very often to make sure your table has everything you need.

I'm glad I found this little spot on Google when looking for a place to stop and rest while we…read moredrove to the Green Bay/Manitowoc area. I was mainly looking for an apple orchard but I won't turn down a winery/cidery/meadery option as well. This place isn't very big but they really pack in a lot of product in such a small footprint. Cheese, apples, honey, soap, syrup, etc. A great place to do some holiday shopping for the foodie in your family. Daily tastings are offered for only $6 for 5 samples and you pick from grape wine, fruit wine, cider and mead all produced onsite. We enjoyed all of the samplings we tried and ended up buying a few bottles of wine and mead to take back home with us. Prices are very reasonable and comparable, especially with their products being made with local, fresh ingredients. But back to the main reason why I had come to this place, apples. I was on the lookout for one of my favorite heirloom apples (Jonathans) while in Wisconsin and with Hammen's offering 250 varieties of apple varieties, I was sure to have luck on finding them. And I did! It was fun to walk the aisles of fresh apples and see what other unique varieties teased my interest. And at an affordable price point (I think it was only a couple dollars per pound), it was really easy to be adventurous and try out a few new to me types. I'm dropping a pin on the map - this place will definitely be a fresh apple pickup destination for me and the family seasonally. Well worth the road trip!

I love this quaint little place. Wonderful wine and very reasonably priced. The owner was very…read morehospitable. Please support!

We were in town for a ski race and looking for a little adult time. Catalyst was the perfect place…read more Good wine and delicious snacks. Visitors serve themselves from a nifty wine dispenser--taste, 1/2 pour, or full glass. I would definitely add this place to every trip to Rhinelander. Thank you to the most helpful local who made this recommendation!!!

Such a fun experience. Can't wait to go back again! The taste, half glass and full glass options…read moreled me to try wines I wouldn't have normally ordered, and I liked one I never would've tried otherwise! It was a really nice place to try!

Great place when it was open. Loved the food, owners, bartenders, tapas food and drinks. They…read morealways had great entertainers. Its now closed, for special events only.

Why haven't I been here before??? I come up to Minocqua a few times a year and haven't yet come…read morehere. Unsure why though, because this place was great!! The prices are good, and the drinks are even better. I got a huge glass of fantastic sangria for only $8! We also ordered the pita and hummus tapa, which was so so good. And it came with a LOT of pita (much appreciated). The music inside is awesome, and the aesthetic is really cool. I loved all the paintings. Service was a bit slow when we came...but because of how long we had to wait they comped our drinks so I can't complain at all. That was so nice of them to do! Overall an awesome place, I will definitely come back here every time I visit.

Highlights 1)…read moreExcellent Wine Selection 2) Snacks/Appetizers Available 3) Great Ambiance Visited on a recent Saturday night and had a great time! We came without a reservation (not sure if they even take them) as a group of 4 and we were able to snag a table right away. The vibe is cozy and fun! We ordered a burrata type dip and we were even able to add a gluten-free corn chip on the side in addition to the bread. The wine selection is great and has wines from all over the world! Service was so friendly and we loved hearing a little bit about the owners and their history with wine! We will absolutely be back!

Such a great experience! Beautiful place! The owner was very kind and conversational! Wine and…read morewhiskey selection was great!

When you have to wait for a table at Thyme next door, there's a great option of having a glass of…read morewine here. Great wine list, knowledgeable bartender, lively indoor and outdoor seating. Views out the back are great. A gem!

Went in yesterday, a Wednesday, around 4:30P with my family…read more We gave our three year old a small toy to occupy herself. After about twenty minutes, my husband asked the only woman working if we could carry in food from next door. She said yes, but try to limit the toys. My husband asked her to repeat herself because he didn't hear her and she said, just try to keep it down on the toys, we have people trying to read. We were surprised that a wine bar warranted that kind of comment. If it's a coffee shop, library, book store, then OK. But a wine bar? We left and went next door to Thyme. I'd recommend that place if you're interested in an activity outside of reading quietly.

The senior menu was huge. Decent prices and good portions. The salad bar was very fresh Service was…read moreexcellent.

What a great place! They take reservations, but not required. Super friendly staff and great…read morefood. Large portions. Ice cream drinks, bread,soup,salad, crackers/spreads as expected for a supper club.

Stopped in and had the breakfast buffet. Has all the usual breakfast foods. The eggs and the…read morebiscuits and gravy were exceptionally good. Everything else was hot and certainly seemed fresh to me. Highly recommend .

We had a great time. Party of nine, great perch and walleye. Owner was very accommodating…read more Service was spectacular!