Craftsman has amazing northwoods ambience and is conveniently located in downtown Eagle River, but…read morethe diverse menu of upscale tavern fare, high food quality and great service would garner high praise in any setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and accommodate both small and large groups. The well equipped bar also has some innovative cocktails (served with a signature steal spike) and large selection of beers. Our kids love it too because they have a great game area. I like their signature old fashion and Margherita, and I especially like their mint smash burger (no mint in it!) and various tacos, and they also serve a great fish fry. Make sure to grab a complimentary chocolate mint served as you exit the spotless bathrooms.

Fun spot to gather to catch a game or catch up with friends. Menu provides something for everyone…read more Drinks are well crafted and fun.

Had dinner here tonight. Arrived earlier than our reservation time so we could enjoy a drink at the…read morebar. I had a dragon fruit cocktail, which was very good. A piano player was providing live music in the bar, which was nice. At our reservation time. We were seated and Jim was our server. Jim took great care of us and was friendly. We both ordered the beer battered haddock fish fry and chose sweet potato fries. Our meals started with warm rolls and butter, which was a nice touch. The fish fries also included Cole slaw and baked beans. The fish was lightly battered and not greasy. The sweet potato fries were good, but overly seasoned with salt & something else. I didn't try the baked beans and found that an odd side. Of note, it was a warm day and from our table it didn't feel like their A/C was keeping up. The restroom felt a good 10 degrees cooler.

Very disappointing experience. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, our food took an hour to…read morearrive and was far too salty. The prices were not justified, and the overall experience was not worth it. We will not be returning. Ambiance was nice, nothing else beside it.

My brother and I really enjoyed our meal. The smoked vinegar and salt chicken wings were perfect…read moreand among the best I've had. Ty my were very sensitive to my gluten free needs and had many options for me. The waitress was fantastic. And the view is outstanding. Don't miss this 'best of the UP' spot.

I haven't been here in the past five years until recently since my brother suggested we stop by…read more Our server was very lovely, the dining area was simple with a great lake view, and the food was actually astounding. Seriously can't get the cherry chipotle bbq wings out of my head. Would recommend this place to anyone!

First visit to SpiritView Lakeside was fun and delicious. Laura and Michelle had their hands full…read moreon an unusually busy, Eve of Labor Day Weekend, however, they handled it with a smile and professional Northwoods hospitality. My broasted chicken and cheesy potatoes were outstanding as was my "Wisconsin in a glass" - Brandy Old Fashioned. Everything we tried including the crab rangoons and cheese quesadillas. Great job Laura & Michelle.

Ordered chicken wings but there was no chicken on them. Very disappointed and suggest order the…read morepizza instead

Our favorite place to go when we are looking for good food at a reasonable price in a friendly…read moreatmosphere. Love the fish fry platter.

The best pizza and the best crust! Homemade thick crust! Give this place a try - I think the pizza…read moreis the best you can get in this area. Nice young couple - working hard and doing a great job! Friendly and great service.

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us! Amazing job!! I wish more places were this…read moreamazing.

This was our second time stopping here driving our UTV's, we love the food here such as the pizza,…read morepretzel bites, and cheese curds. All of these were wonderful and tasted amazing. The service was also amazing and they also put on the Brewers game for everyone to watch. The ambiance was also very nice and the bar was beautifully decorated in all sorts of things such as black bears, hoods of cars, and much more that made you feel like you were up north in Wisconsin. We love this place and highly recommend it.

Friendly staff, tasty drinks, and delicious meals. The salad bar is great, the steaks are on point,…read moreand an ice cream drink for dessert to top it off.

Once again we had a really nice time at the Parkside Tavern. Thought I would give them some props…read moreand start Yelpping! We stopped on a Tuesday for Happy Hour (1/2 price drinks and apps; FYI HH specials are seasonal). Very good Ol Fashioned's and my wife (lil bit of a wine snob) liked her Cab a bunch. Ordered onion rings at the bar and loved them. Didn't want to ruin dinner so we shared them with others at the bar since our order was so large! Hand breaded and delicious. Pre dinner included fresh bread and an app plate including crab dip and chef's own homemade crackers. Light, tasty and just right. Thank you chef Brian! My wife ordered baked French Onion soup and loved it. Made with real Gruyere cheese as well. And now I'm wondering why I didn't try it! Oh well. I ordered the Tuesday special pan fried Bluegill. Being a Wisconsin lifer, I've had more fish fries than I can possibly remember, so I'm getting picky about them as I get older. I'm really sick of beer battered cod and pollock, so I usually get perch, walleye or bluegill. This was a fantastic meal and up there with the best fish fries I've had. Very lightly breaded and delicious. I was even very sparingly using the tartar sauce (which I love!) it was so good. Can't say enough about what a great job they did on it. Thanks chef Tom. I should mention I had fries and spinach salad with hot bacon dressing. Very good; I'm sure the dressing was made fresh. I guess they offer dessert too, but man were we full! Next time. Also want to mention how nice Linda our bartender always is. She always has a smile and is so good to our young daughter. Thanks again! Finally, I am using this forum to request the return of the black pepper shrimp appetizer! It's so good that to take it off the menu defies logic! Haha JK, hope it appears again soon.

Parkside Tavern has quickly been put on our "let's go back" list. Use to eat here years ago when it…read morewent by another name quite frequently. We figured we would give the new place a try. It was so good we went back the next night and sat outside with a great view of the lake and park. First night I had the veal hunter style and my girlfriend had the pistachio crusted salmon, both were delicious. Next night we had Perch cheeks which were awesome. Had a French Dip sandwich for my entree. Great food. We got to talking with Anthony about what a great job they have done creating something wonderful in that location. Not only was Anthony a great GM but everyone of the staff was smiling and very welcoming. Very pleased with the food, service, and Anthony's attitude and professionalism. Looking forward to many more excellent meals here in the future.

When I heard a new Greek restaurant was coming to Merrills downtown was excited. I love Greek food…read moreand was happy to see they were making Gyros and other classics. Brian the owner did not disappoint as it was a fantastic meal and one of the best gyros I've had since I was in Europe. Please don't hesitate to stop in and try everything on their menu!!!

We've been here several times (both summer and winter) and will continue to come back every time we…read moreget to visit Eagle River. Not only have we never had a bad meal, the service is always SO nice and WOW do they work hard. The past two visits they have, like many places, been unfortunately understaffed but the servers were hustling and handling the large groups very well. The smoked meats are amazing, and if you are in the mood for soup, you won't be disappointed (especially the stuffed pepper soup, which I have requested the recipe for because it was that good) Looking forward to coming back again!

First the food was fantastic . My smoked Ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun was outstanding,…read more wife had these hand sized king prawns in thier beer batter dip.she could not stop talking about them . Service was quick , Wife loved her old fashion and the beers we ice cold.I love the Ambiance of this place was like a cabin in the woods . If your up in Northern Wisconsin around Eagle River you got to check them out.