We had a great dinner on a summer Sunday at Chives. With a varied menu from steaks to fish and chicken plus the best homemade bread with chive butter, this place is a real winner! Our Irish server took great care of our group of 6 and worked with the bartender on our semi-customized cocktail request (whiskey sour). We loved the nightly salad special with arugula goat cheese and fresh raspberries as well as the chicken Marsala. The beef cheeks and spaetzel was hearty and good (but a bit much for summertime). Don't skip dessert-the talented pastry chef had several French delicacies on offer that were just too tempting to pass up. Reservations essential. read more

I'm adding in an update since it's been 4 years since my last review, but please also see my previous two reviews. The food here continues to be wonderful. On this visit we shared the chicken and goat cheese wontons as a starter and they were delicious. We also enjoyed the complimentary bread with chive butter; it was so good, we took the rest of the loaf home as we didn't want it to go to waste. I had the special for my entree which was a crab encrusted cod. It was delicious and came with asparagus, roasted tomatoes and fingering potatoes. This was a hearty entree! The cocktail list is always creative and I enjoyed the Kentucky lavender lemonade which was a bourbon based drink. The lavender was present without being overpowering. Service was excellent and our server knew the menu well. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed with indoor and outdoor patio seating. If you have accessibility needs be sure to call as the main entrance involves stairs. read more

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Such a great spot. We vacationed in Bailey's Harbor for a wedding and stopped in at this gem at open. Sat outside on the patio. The soup is a must. Highly recommend the mussels and fries. The halibut was also amazing. You could tell the chefs knew how to make a top tier dish. Highly recommend. read more

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John was a super waiter and also does the amazing playlists for Chives! We loved the music, the food and the ambiance! We both had the tuna special and varied the sides. Fries were yummy as were the grits. Had a great dessert too on John's recommendation. Paradise cake...we will be back! read more

Chives Door County - Tuna special with frites - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

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This was by far our best meal over the long 4th of July weekend while we were in Door County. We were fortunate to get a last minute reservation. The view of the water was only surpassed by the level of detail and service we received. From the ample charcuterie board we created, to the rich and tender beef cheeks. We will definitely be back. read more

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Popped in here for an early dinner and it was good that we were early... by six pm this place was getting packed on a winter Thursday night. Food was absolutely amazing. The beet salad wasn't on the regular menu, but a special for the evening. Hoping that the salad is available often because it was so good. The service was excellent as well and we enjoyed our time here. We definitely be back soon. read more

Chives Door County - Beet salad - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

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My three girlfriends and I visited Chives on a Saturday evening at 8PM in April (off-season in Door County), and even then, the place was incredibly busy--so definitely make a reservation in advance! First impressions: I loved the dark, moody ambiance. The black and brass décor gives it a chic, cozy vibe that feels both upscale and welcoming. We started with their complimentary bread and chive butter, and it was so good! The bread was warm, fluffy, and tasted freshly made. The chive butter it came with was a pleasant surprise. For dinner, I had the baked French onion soup and a mixed greens salad with grilled chicken and dressing on the side. The soup had great flavor, but it came out scalding hot. I had to wait over 15 minutes before I could really enjoy it, and I burnt my tongue and the roof of my mouth. By the time the soup cooled, my salad had already arrived. The salad was great- the greens were fresh, and the chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked. The only downside was the dressing was very acidic. I was glad I got it on the side. One of my friends ordered the same salad with the dressing mixed in and didn't like it as much. Overall, it was a nice place with good food and a buzzing, moody atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try their other menu items. read more

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Food was amazing (seriously), service was fantastic, it would have been perfect except for the flies. I know, I know, it's Door County and the weather was beautiful so every window and door is open so we can indulge in the lovely breeze. But the flies were something else. Big slow houseflies. I don't have a solution. I also don't want to pay $30 an entree just to have flies land near it or in it. read more

We were up in door county for our mini-moon so we had to check out Chives. The restaurant itself is so cute and cozy, but also upscale. Our server was very nice and helpful when we had questions. The food was INCREDIBLE. We were so full. Definitely would like to come back and also try their weekend brunch! read more

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My mother-in-law and I booked Chive in Door County two weeks in advance, excited for a cozy dinner -- emphasis on cozy. Instead, we were seated outside at 7 PM... in 50° weather. One brave little heat lamp tried its best, but it was no match. Apparently, indoor seating must be requested ahead of time (wish we'd known!). My poor mother-in-law had to trek to the car for her jacket while I sat there in heels with no socks, sipping tea just to feel alive. Through the window, we watched everyone inside warm and glowing -- like a Hallmark movie we weren't invited to. The silver lining? The food was phenomenal. The filet, French onion soup, and mocktails were flawless, and our server was an absolute gem. I'll definitely return -- just next time, I'm dining inside the snow globe. read more

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Made a return trip to Chive to experience the full impact of a great place. Place was busy and noisy for a Sunday night. We had a perfect table facing the street/water. Started with the Trio appetizer offering - crab cake, smoked salmon and two tiny cheese puffs with a great sauce. Servings were very small. Crab cake was the star. Decided to go with steaks by elimination. Just not drawn to other offerings. Both of us had the filet with fries and side salad. Steaks were cooked a perfect medium and fries were a real treat. Side salad had a light dressing and worked well with the rest of the meal. Steaks came with a flavor packed demi glaze. Protein portion was large. Highly recommend without any reservations. read more

I pretty much dream about the apricot wontons on a weekly basis. Fresh food, thoughtfully prepared. read more

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Food was phenomenal - they were able to seat a large group of us. We were seated outside in October - they had outdoor heaters which was greatly appreciated! read more

Chives Door County - Bouillabaisse - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

The food was awful. My whitefish was not fresh and battered with a tasteless batter. The creme brulee was flavored with celery. Everything was overly salted. Service was good though and it was a beautiful spot. read more

Went Saturday night (third time in 3 weeks). OUTSTANDING, no other way to put it. Dustin is the goto if he is serving or bartending. The knowledge he has of the source of the meats, locally grown vegetables, cheeses. Joe is always helpful, looks out for everyone! I had a cod special that was unreal, but not a disappointing meal in the house, let alone out table. The training that they put their staff through shows. Thank you! read more

We LOVED Chives! It was my first time there, and I celebrated my 35th birthday here. We started with some cocktails - The ol fashioned, sazerac, and vodka cherry cocktail. It was super delicious and delicately balanced. We got escargot and oysters for appetizers, and those were super delicious. The bread service with the herb butter was chef's kisses. Our entrees were very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ribeye was juicy, the risotto was melt in your mouth, and I stole one too many shrimps from my partner The dessert menu is irresistible - my cherry bounce cake was everything that dreams are made of. Absolutely amazing service and very elegant ambiance. Thank you, Chives, for a special night! read more

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The beef cheeks speatzle is just crazy good. The staff (server Riley) and environment are fantastic. The espresso martini is life changing.

Had beef cheeks which was new for this simple palate girl. It was good. Hubby had shrimp and grits and really enjoyed them. Our waitress was Riley and she was a doll! Got to eat on the porch since we didn't have reservations and it was lovely. Heated and quieter than inside. Beautiful friendly place. read more

Chives Door County - Chives in Bailey Harbor, Wi - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

This is the best place for dinner in Door County - all around a really excellent meal. The server we had was super friendly and answered all of the question that our party had about food and drinks and went to check a few things with the bartender even. I had the French onion soup, which was divine, and the table shared chicken and goat cheese wontons which were crispy and rich. I ended up having the duck which was a big portion and absolutely delicious. It was done perfectly and the sauce was an excellent complement. I had a slice of paradise cake to go, and it was also just so good - really nice flavors but also very light so it wasn't overwhelming after a big meal. I included a picture of the tin Celine because I just liked it so much - the inside has quite a vibe but overall it's a cozy place for a nice meal read more

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We LOVED this place and actually dined here twice during our quick weekend getaway. We strongly suggest making a reservation but the bar is always first come first served. This place has a dialed in menu. The scallops with butternut squash were perfect for the season. We also split a burger and mixed green salad. All of the entrees come with fresh sourdough (that's honestly perfect) and chive butter that is so addicting - you'll probably want to ask for more! Great beer and wine selection. Friendly and attentive staff. The only thing we didn't try was dessert because we were too stuffed from the food. Maybe next time! read more

Chives Door County - Scallops with squash - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

Highlights 1. Friendly Service 2. Good Food 3. Fun Ambiance Came here with a group of 4 recently and sat outside on the heated patio. This place has serious charm! The inside is warm and cozy and I even spotted a semi-private dining space that looked like it was on the inside of a library. We loved dining on the outside patio and stayed plenty warm even though it was in the 60s. Our server was amazing! He had great recommendations and was super funny and nice. He recommended a great bottle of wine for our table and promptly got our orders in. Sadly, we had overindulged on snacks before coming so we just did some soups, an appetizer and dessert. Food was good! I don't think soup is necessarily their star so I would like to come back and try some entrees. The dessert was a caramel chocolate ball and was delicious as well really pretty (sounds weird but check the pic!) Will 10/10 be back! read more

Chives Door County - Soup of the day! - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

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The ambience at Chives was lovely! Very old country French vibes We had the opportunity to sit outside on a nice chilly afternoon, while the heaters were on. Our server, John, was very attentive and extremely friendly. The French onion soup was one of the favorite things that I had. The consistency of the soup was perfect and it was nice and rich without it being too overwhelming. I also tried the crabcakes and the fries, and they were equally as tasty. Chives is definitely a location worth trying. If you're ever visiting Door County. I will definitely be returning on my next trip there! read more

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Driving into door country in the evening is not easy - you have no service and not many food options! I'm glad we were able to discover chives and they were able to accommodate our large order ! We order several dishes like burgers, chicken, steak and scallops. The inside is sucker charming and fun to dine in. The only downside is it was freezing inside! I'll be back next year during our annual visit. read more

What a great place to celebrate our honeymoon! Our server John was amazing and so knowledgeable on all the food and preparation of the dishes. We sat outside and they have heaters for the tables so even through the evening it was warm enough. Our food was DELICIOUS! Super fresh, ingredients paired beautifully, I can't recommend it enough. read more

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Overall the waitress was doing phenomenal the entire stay, especially for a party of 6. Everybody's food was amazing but particularly mine was great. I grabbed the Beef Cheeks Bour"something." This was easily the best meal in door country. I've been coming up here for years as well, take this for what you will, but it was a 'well worth it' stop. read more

French onion soup was the bomb, dessert equally outstanding. Cozy little place with great service. read more

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We stayed in Bailey's Harbor and were looking for somewhere nice to eat on a Sunday night for our anniversary. Many of the restaurants we looked at online were either closed on Sundays or shut down due to the recent storms that swept through. So when we saw Chives had availability and was just down the street we figured "why not?" The reviews also looked great, so this seemed like a solid choice. Things started off well. The greeter at the door wished us a happy anniversary and there was very cute anniversary card waiting for us at the table that had been signed by all the servers. Such a nice touch! Our drinks were solid, but nothing to write home about. The complementary bread and garlic butter was delicious. Unfortunately, we waited almost an hour for our food after ordering, which was a little odd since the restaurant was only half full and we did not order anything particularly complicated (steak frites and french fried white fish). My partner said his steak was fine. Not the best steak he'd ever had, but not bad either. My white fish was... strange. Good quality fish and a nicely-sized portion. But the "french fried" part wound up just being egg? Imagine a piece of fish with an omelette cooked on top. No flour, no seasoning, literally just cooked soft egg. It didn't taste bad, but it was certainly not what I was expecting and not something I'd choose again. The potatoes and green beans served with it were also very undercooked, which was strange considering the long wait for the food to come out. Overall, I wouldn't say Chives is bad. You can tell the quality of the ingredients is good and the ambiance is nice too. But it was a very expensive, very meh meal. I probably would not return unless I couldn't get a reservation somewhere else. I will add that we did visit the Chives food truck and had very delicious cheese curds! Some of the best I've had, actually. And we watched some people getting some very scrumptious looking pizzas from the truck. We would definitely give the food truck a try again and probably skip the more expensive restaurant next time! read more

We had a great experience at Chives! It was really busy at 7:30 on a Thursday, so we did have to wait in line for a little even though we had a reservation (but we did get there a couple minutes early). We were sat right away and all ordered different cocktails, which were full of all different flavors and well made. For appetizers we ordered the goat cheese and chicken wontons which were incredible! An order comes with five, so we got two orders so we could each have two since they're more bite sized. We also ordered the fries which were really tasty, but they do come with a lot of meals, so I'd recommend holding off on them as an app since we ended up have leftovers as sides. Lastly, we had complimentary bread and butter and the butter was the best butter I've ever had! It had chives and I think a hint of garlic, as well. For main courses we had some burgers and I had the beef cheeks, which were super good! The portion sizes were pretty good but not overwhelming. We also tried the chocolate mousse and eclair, and both were great. We did float it out that we were celebrating a birthday once or twice but I don't think our server heard, or there's a chance they don't do anything for birthdays. Overall yet had a great experience and I'd definitely be back (maybe to try brunch!). read more

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Honestly, this place is overhyped. We always come to Sister Bay with our dog, and Chives has a no-pet policy (even on the patio), so we waited a long time to try it. We did finally leave our dog behind and got a chance to dine in at Chives, and we were very excited to try it. My husband ordered the duck and I ordered the beef cheek. Both were underwhelming (the beef cheek was salty and unbalanced, the noodles dry; the duck was bland in general). Fries were fantastic, though - I'd come back for these. Drinks were strong and the wine selection was lacking, so not for us. The waitstaff is typical to the area - friendly but new to the business. There were a couple of old hands that I think would have provided a better experience overall, but service isn't why you come here, either. To be honest, I'm not sure why it's so hard to get a reservation here. Overall it was fine, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

We just had a celebratory dinner here this evening! Everything was amazing from service to spot to recommendations! Carlton was our server tonight and he did a fantastic job! AMBIANCE - laidback vibe with a modern flare plus a killer lake view! Loved the beautiful flower boxes decorating the front of the restaurant. They have a lovely garden box growing kale. You walk into a great bar right away! FOOD - A+. Fine dining at its best without the pretentiousness. Everyone is so relaxed and genuinely friendly. Our server Carlton gave us the best food recommendations! Yes, please order the mussels cooked this divine garlic butter sauce and fries dusted in Parmesan cheese! He people tend to drink the sauce. Every bit of the entree was delicious! I had the smoked salmon with potato pancakes. There was a generous amount of salmon on my plate but the pancake tasted too greasy. It tasted overly fried. Nevertheless a very tasty dish! We paired our food with a California Cab and Chardonnay! And the chocolate dome cake was so decadent and rich, probably enough for 4 people! SERVICE- Carlton was a total pro and he took very good care of us! A very delightful experience! Highly recommend this gem in Bailey's Harbor if you're looking for a laidback fine dining experience with a beautiful lake view! read more

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Heard good things was very excited to go, was pretty disappointing. Wouldn't recommend. Pros: cocktails were great, also have n/a options which is nice. Complimentary Chive butter and bread nice starter, tasty. Goat cheese wontons were good (didn't really taste any chicken in ours) Cons: Burger was terrible. Seems like they're just using plain grocery store ground beef, not seasoned really uneven cook and despite verging on rare in parts, was very dry. The partially runny egg and bacon jam did nothing to save the burger. Cheese litterally tasted like nothing. Salad was also pretty tasteless and served in a wierd soup bowl? Server was awkward, brought food to wrong tables, food seemed to take awhile. Some really basic stuff like wiping bug splattered windows could be done. I can look past a lot of stuff, IF the food is good, but it really ain't good. Would not recommend sorry read more

Great dinner again, but we were seated outside and the bugs and spiders were atrocious. Our waiter said they spray for bugs, but spiders were dropping at each table near the wall and by the barrister. When you left by the front door you had a swarm of flying insects you had to pass through. The service was very good, but outstanding de we will never want to sit there again. read more

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Very solid dining experience. We had a group of 6 and make reservations for Friday night. We were promptly seated and drink order taken. We ordered appetizers and got those but the waiter who was busy didn't come take our order until after our apps and first round of drinks were almost gone. They did accidentally give us the wonton app along with the oysters and cheese board. All were really good! As for entrees, everyone had something different. I tried the shrimp and they were very good. Not spicy but just enough of a seasoning to keep it interesting. The bread basket with the chive butter was amazing! read more

Chives Door County - Shrimp entree - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

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Did someone say desserts? Chives has added a pastry chef and not to disappoint!!!! Still one of my favorite places to eat in Door County. In the pricy side, but if you want to treat yourself, this is a place to go. Best bread and butter in town! read more

Chives Door County - Homemade bread and chives butter - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

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I absolutely loved this restaurant! I enjoyed the seasonal soup which was a turnip base which I paired with a white wine. I chose the beef cheeks for my main course and the spaetzli was cooked to perfection! I enjoyed a wonderful red wine blend and saved room for an amazing dessert!! Highly recommend and I had the best service by John who shared that he recently celebrated 40 years in the service industry!!!! read more

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We visited for their $20 Bun n Brew deal, and we were very pleased with everything. The appetizers were delicious, as were the burgers and the roast beef sandwich. Great deal too. Loved the fries that came with the meals too. Would return! read more

Chives Door County - cheese board and caesar salad - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

Dine in at Chives - service is amazing, food is great. Worth a visit. Food trucks at Chives - food is also great and it's a fun venue. Can't miss here either. read more

Great brunch and wonderful service. I loved the brunch board and mussels. The building and atmosphere is cozy. I enjoyed my visit and will be back! read more

Chives Door County - Mussels - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin

Incredible food, service, and ambiance. Took the kids for brunch. Had the eggs Benedict, fancy house fries (delicious root vegetables! with potatoes and an egg) and the kids had the brunch board and The All American. Everyone LOVED their meal. Top notch and a perfect ending to our weekend in Door County. read more

My wife and I were looking to end our week long vacation in Door County with a good meal here. Unfortunately, this was the worst place we visited all week. The only thing I would come back for is the French onion soup, but I'm not going to a restaurant for just soup and tap water. We sat outside because it was a beautiful evening. The waitress claimed everything outside was cleaned everyday. Our table was covered in dust, and the worst part was the number of spiders crawling around us. I ordered a Negroni but was asked if I wanted their special, which was a boulevardier for some reason? Do they not know these are different (although similar) drinks? The Negroni was terrible. I only drank it to numb my senses. Steak and frites seem to be the showcase here, so that's what I tried. I went with a ribeye, medium, and opted for mashed potatoes instead of fries. The steak arrived well done with absolutely no pink in the middle, and nothing was seasoned. The cut of meat was thin and looked like they got it from the local Piggly Wiggly. My wife ordered the whitefish, which had some sort of breading, and she said it just tasted eggy. I tried to get the waitresses attention, but she didn't come to check on how things were going. Probably because she knew how bad it was by looking at it. While waiting for her to return, a spider fell from the ceiling into my food and crawled around a bit. After that, two more spiders crawled right past my wife. Is this the dining experience they wanted us to have? Clean your patio. It's not even this filthy in France. All we got was a "I'm sorry". They still got $100 out of us. Hope they enjoy it. We will not be back and I will never recommend this place to anyone. Up your game and be better. read more

Chives Door County - Ribeye - New American Near Me - Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin