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    Harbor Haus Restaurant

    4.4 (160 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:30 AM

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    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Chocolate ganache
    Adriana F.

    Excellent service, ambiance, food, and inviting patio. From the moment we entered the restaurant and placed our name on the list, the service was fantastic. Friendly and professional. We had just gotten off the boat that brought us back from Isle Royale, and we were tired and hungry. We had an hour to wait so we went to our lodge, unpacked, and practiced yoga, and when we came back we were seated right away. The space is inviting and the views are beautiful--really nice outdoor swatting. Our server, Lily, is a sweet young woman, friendly, very likable, has great recommendations, professional, and funny - Outstanding! We shared: Goat cheeses with mint marmalade and kalamata olives Crab stuffed rissotto balls Cooper Harbot grilled trout with Yukon mashed and risotto Beet salad and Caesar Chocolate ganache with ice cream All was excellent. The Goat Cheese with mint marmalade was one of Lily's suggestions and a delicious pairing for my taste buds. It was a wonderful civilized dinner after being in the wilderness. BTW, their Old Fashioned was the best that I had since the beginning of our road trip through Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. This place is a gem.

    Zhiwei T.

    I've been going to Harbor Haus every year for the duck breast, which is always very, very delicious and something I truly look forward to. The vibe is always good, with beautiful views of Lake Superior, and the waitresses wear traditional German dresses that add a unique charm. The owners are extremely kind, and I always bring my daughters and friends when we visit. They don't take reservations, so there's usually a wait, but we enjoy the food and it's always worth it. I still remember a dessert they used to serve that had to be ordered an hour in advance, and I miss it. Although the quality has dipped a bit over time, the essence of the place remains, and I still consider it the best restaurant in the Upper Peninsula, if not all of Michigan.

    Harbor Haus Planked Style Whitefish, smoked bacon wrapped, grilled, honey orange ginger glaze,Rice pilaf and sautéed vegetable
    Keno W.

    Pure Michigan Ah! This was my first visit to God's country ( so folks from this area say) Copper Harbor MI! It's a small picturesque town with a gorgeous view of Lake Superior.A lot of trails and outdoor water activities.Not too many food places but the one and only Harbor Haus has food that is to die for! It's German cuisine,fine dining style!The Lake fish and coconut shrimp was on point.Wrapped in bacon and marinated with that ginger glaze this was a marriage made in heaven for that Trout.My friend had the Beef Medallions and lobster tail.The lobster tail wasn't the best but that butter sauce made it okay. The service we received from Kelly was amazing! She answered all of our questions with patience and she is very knowledgeable about the menu.We felt welcomed and will definitely be back anytime we are in the Copper Harbor area! The experience is awesome! Reservations are required so go ahead and make one.We were told their menu changes at times.

    Lingonberry Crème Brûlée
    Jessica R.

    I forgot to take a photo of the appetizer but we started with the Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese which was delicious and great for sharing with our small group. I had the shrimp in tomato sauce for the entree which was very filling but felt light enough for the hot summer day. Then I finished the meal off with the crème brûlée and that was extremely tasty - not too sweet but very luscious and delicious. The service was amazing - our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and checked on us constantly. The vibe was great - we sat by a window and the restaurant is right on the water so the views were beautiful. Highly recommend this place!

    Copper Harbor
    Gregory G.

    We had a great evening at the Harbor Haus restaurant. Thank you Chef Josh for running into you and getting our reservation. Food was excellent and our server Chelsea was very nice and accommodating. I had the seared Lake Trout dinner and my wife had the Ribeye Dinner. They were both delicious! The view of Lake superior was phenomenal! I highly recommend this to all, very affordably priced.

    First floor
    Marie C.

    Make reservations! Terrific meal, ambience, and service. Such a treat in this little town. Julianna our waitress was fantastic! There is also an outside patio

    Beet salad
    Lizzette R.

    Harbor Haus was recommended to us by a frequent visitor for good reason. Imagine staying in a rustic area known for camping and nature while enjoying a culinary experience equal to that of an urban city. What a find! The eclectic menu offered so many choices that it was hard to decide, but I was in the mood for comfort food. Danny provided a lovely experience, guiding us through the options with great care. We enjoyed a beautiful view, and the wine was surprisingly affordable. If you're in the area, reserve your table. You won't be sorry.

    View of Lake Superior from our table
    Maureen M.

    This is an amazing place to have dinner. The food was nourishing and delicious. The view was spectacular and the service could not have been better. I had the smoked pork chops which came with a really great healthy delicious salad (excellent homemade French dressing), German potato salad and kraut. Highly recommend! Did I mention the view of Lake Superior from the table!

    Melanie S.

    What a special place! The entire staff was so friendly, warm, and welcoming; especially our server, Shelly and the owners (who made us feel comfortable when we thought we might be underdressed ). The food was cooked to perfection. We had ribeye and NY strip, both delicious. On top of all of this, the location is breathtaking. Every table, inside and out, has a gorgeous view of Copper Habor and ships coming in from Isle Royale. The most fun, special part of our experience was when the entire staff went out on the shore, locked arms, & did the can-can for the ship coming in from Isle Royale! We drove almost an hour from where we were staying to dine here and it was worth it!

    Menu
    Ryan L.

    Everything about this restaurant was top notch! The atmosphere and views were incredible! The staff was welcoming, warm and very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. We started with the smoked Lake Superior trout spread and it was as excellent! My wife had the watermelon salad which she loved. My house salad had a sweet vinaigrette that was perfect with the salty and garlicky croutons. My mouth is watering as I type this! Entrees included a perfectly cooked and seasoned filet. Wifey opted for the bacon wrapped scallops. She was a little disappointed in how salty they were but overall the meal was delicious! The crème brûlée was great and the accompanying dollops of custard added different realms of flavor to the dessert. This place is well worth a visit if you're in Copper Harbor. We will definitely be back when we return to the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula!

    WI Goat Cheese app and the jagerwurst app - but very good
    Yelena J.

    My friends and I came here because we were recommended it by a few locals. Before I give my review, I should mention that I was disappointed with the lack of good food establishments in Copper Harbor. This place was by far the fanciest and best food in that town. But when you go to a town where there's no cell reception and hiking opportunities everywhere, you're not expecting/craving a fancy German restaurant. In fact, I'd argue, you're in the mood for some good home cooking restaurants and maybe an interesting brewery. I would also say that when I think of German food, I think of a big pretzel and some type of sausage. I feel the same way about German food as I do Indian, it's better as unrefined comfort food. With all that being said, we were looking for tasty food but in a much more relaxed environment. This restaurant is very fancy. It's on the water and has a beautiful patio. When we got there, we decided to just get apps and dessert because like I said, we weren't in the mood for a fancy dining experience. We got the WI goat cheese and Jagerwurst appetizer - both were VERY tasty. I don't remember what desserts we got but they were super good too. So clearly this place is really good. If you're in the mood for fancy German food after hiking at Isle Royale, this is your place! Two notes: 1) According to my husband, their men's bathroom door doesn't lock, so people bust in on you. 2) All the servers do a dance on the patio as the ferry from Isle Royale comes into harbor. It's cute to watch and they probably get good business from doing that.

    Our shrimp and chicken special.
    Catherine W.

    Our food was excellent, the server was awesome and the room for our dinner was great. Party of 14 adults and 2kids. Everyone was very happy with their meals.

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    Great food, a wonderful view of Lake Superior, and absolutely outstanding service. Be sure to try their watermelon salad.

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    Highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious; an impressive wine list, all paired with great views and friendly staff.

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    The ambience, service and food are all exceptionally done. From the staffs attire to the amazing view of Lake Superior... it can't be beat.

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    Excellent view, excellent service, excellent food. This restaurant has it all. I highly recommend!

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    Expensive, but the food and service were good. I enjoyed the food very much. Unfortunately, the…read morefish and chips weren't available. I had their chicken sandwich and fries. I thought the fries were really good. My wife and kids enjoyed the chicken tenders. My mom ordered the Mac n cheese with bacon and chicken. She said it was delicious. Portion sizes were big. So much food. We decided to eat on their patio which was nice after the long drive from Gwinn.

    We decided to give this place a try because we got a 10% discount coupon from the lodge we rented…read morefrom. They highly recommend this bar and grill. We came in around noon on a Saturday. There were only a few people there. We sat down and was greeted by our waitress immediately. After reviewing the menu I decided to get the Fanny Hooe BBQ burger. This is a huge burger topped with plenty of thick sliced bacon, smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onions, and what seems like a gallon of Kentucky burbon barbecue sauce. All these on a large brioche bun. The burger was out on a short time. There was sauce running down the sides of the bun already, which was soon running down my arm. The sauce was sweet, tangy, and Smokey. The thick sliced that bacon topped this massive burger was crispy adding plenty of texture to the burger. Hiding under the smoky gooey melted gouda was a pile of caramelized onions. The burger itself was cooked to a perfect medium well. All these flavors worked together into one great burger. I would have needed a box if I had eaten the fries, but I left them because they were soft and oily. I'm not sure if they weren't cooked enough ot the fryer was set too low, but they definitely took away from the meal. I will give this place another try when we come back to the lodge again.

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