The owner/bartender is a really fun guy. He will chat with you over the drinks he mixes. He's good…read moreat finding out what you like/dislike and making drink recommendations. He will also go off of the menu to mix up drinks based upon your conversation. My wife and I really enjoy stopping by here every time we're in the area for Big Top Chautauqua. If I could give it more stars, I would.

It's actually named the 211 Martini Bar, not Cocktail Bar. Knowledgeable staff and a very fun…read moreenvironment. I've only had their martinis. Why mess with a good thing? Don't ask questions, just go.

I stopped by on a night. The place was lighted and looked nice from outside. Inside, it was not too…read morebusy. I went for an island punch. It was a good drink. Unfortunately there was no food available. There were a lot of smokers around me as well.

Our experience at Tom's was fantastic!…read more The decor is super unique, with lots of mixed furniture and signs. Seating is actually super comfortable & though there isn't a roof, the walls that are up helped block the wind. We grabbed a spot at the bar. The bartender was immediately super friendly & made a mean Long Island (followed by a Madeline Island, woof), it was the best one I've ever had. They were also quick to recommend places to eat once we were heading out.

Love the Pub and Grub! We make the 7+ hour trip up to Ashland/Bayfield/Washburn from Iowa a few…read moretimes a year for vacation. Love the area. Valhalla continues to be a winner. The service and food is consistently great. Its location is cool - in the middle of the woods. It's comfortable and pretty inside. You're not squished together. The dining room is large and they have a party room they can open up. There's also a large bar on the other end of the building and a patio area. They usually have several specials on the chalk board. I usually get the 1/2 rack of ribs. They are FANTASTIC. Super tender and the sauce is great. I've also had their chicken wings - great! On our most recent trip (the last week and a half) - I had the ribeye special with the loaded baked potato and coleslaw. It was cooked perfectly and super tasty. I left a few toppings off my loaded potato - l had butter, bacon and grilled onions. It was fluffy and delish. They have a nice menu. You can ride your ATV or snow mobile right up to the building or your John Deere tractor (like a customer had when we were visiting ). Tons of Forest service roads/trails all around the area. The bathrooms are clean and accessible. Great food, great owner, great staff - hard working people wanting their customers to have a great experience.

Stayed at an airbnb about a half a mile from here and this spot was recommended by our hosts. It's…read morea good spot for dinner and maybe a drink or two. We entered the dining side (there's a bar side and dining room side) which is set up like a basic food hall (so, not a lot of ambiance). We were seated right away and drink ordered taken. We began the evening with whiskey old fashioned cocktails, which were made in the Wisconsin tradition and were good. They have different featured entrees every night they're open in addition to nightly specials. I opted for one of their nightly specials, which was coconut shrimp. The shrimp was ample with several large shrimp lightly coconut breaded and fried. They were delightful. For my side, I got the loaded baked potato (minus bacon) which was cheesy deliciousness. The service was prompt and friendly, though she did get a little bogged down when it came time to pay so we had to go find her (we were on a bit of a schedule with somewhere to be), If you're looking for ample portions at reasonable prices--this is your spot!

Our coffees were delicious, the view/vibe was beautiful and relaxing and the price was fair…read more However they were extremely busy/maybe understaffed and it took over 30 mins for our 2 cold coffees. We had a dog with us, and were about to get in the road to head home so it was a bummer it was such a long wait. But if you have the time this is such a cute place! If we had more time we would have ordered some food too.

Finally made it to The Sandbar! This is a perfect location with amazing views of Lake Superior and…read moreamazing drinks and food, too! We enjoyed Bloody Mary's, a pumpkin spice chai tea, hummus and the spinach artichoke dip! There's no better place for a quick breakfast or lunch overlooking the lake! We'll definitely be back!

Hard to get to with the road construction but worth the wait once we got there. We all ordered the…read moreFriday night whitefish special. Comes with potato choice, veggies and soup or salad for $18.00 cute little log building with character, attentive waiter and beyond awesome food

Thoroughly unimpressed with the food truck at the apple fest. The portion probably wouldn't have…read morefed my 10 year old. Rice was either overcooked or day old and crispy. Salad was out of the bottom of the bag and old.

Someone had mentioned this place as having a dog friendly patio, so we stopped here for lunch after…read morea hike at Lost Creek Falls. The outdoor patio has a (distant) view of Lake Superior. While the patio is dog-friendly, you have to go inside to the bar to order your drinks and food and dogs aren't allowed in there. So, if you're traveling solo with your dog, be aware of this. I just left the car locked and running while I went in to order, put my placard down on a table outside, then went and grabbed the pup from the car. The Caesar Salad with chicken was lovely and had nice, crisp greens - not just the light colored watery lettuce, this had the medium and dark green goodness too. Still a little bland tasting, but it is a nice size and I ate the whole thing. The chicken on top of it was warm and freshly cooked, and absolutely delicious. I shared a piece of chicken and some lettuce with my pup and he likewise approved. It was a warm sunny day, so I ordered a Kentucky Mule to go along with my salad. Staff was a little busy with tables inside (lots of children at one table) so they forgot about my drink sitting on the bar. It came out just after my salad, so I just decided to make it my dessert instead of my appetizer :) Friendly staff and good food. If you're out this way, why not stop in and enjoy for yourself?

We visited here after being close by (10 or so minutes) after hiking the trails above the sea…read morecaves. We were seated quickly for a late lunch. Staff were professional and you could tell were old hands and knew what was what. I ordered the hot mess (their version of poutine but without cheese curds and with shredded roast beef) which was amazing, SO good. I had a special - sliders on pretzel buns, and while the beans and coleslaw were delicious, the sliders were just okay. Others in the group loved the pot pie, and my kiddo devoured the burger. The quality of the food and the service place the Cranberry Over Superior above other seemingly similar options in the area. Highly recommend.

This is our second (annual) visit to Poncho's for lunch on our trip to the South Shore. We like…read morethis place very much. Clean and "modern" although decorated as a hunting lodge replete with taxidermied heads of deer and bear. Very friendly staff. The menu had changed substantially from October 2024. Husband had the bourbon bacon burger on ciabatta with onion rigns and he ate every last crumb. It looked delicious. I had the fish tacos, which they are evidently known for. However they were out of whitefish that day so substituted trout with my approval. They were OK, the fine breading was a little tough and there was way too much fish on each tortilla. I wasted over half of the fish. Three huge tacos was too many, I would in retrospect suggest a choice of one, two or three. The slaw was not pineapple slaw as listed but still tasty. The french fries were hot and crispy, I am a french fry lover. We'll be back next visit.

The place is sooo good. Nice ambiance, amazing food, and really nice service. I am very picky…read moreabout how people cook fish. They are one the best I have had in the whole US. The poncho burger is a fire. Must try.

Had a visit to Ashland decided to try the restaurant. And glad we did…read more Great corner place and atmosphere was enjoyable We were there at lunch. Had a whitefish sandwich and a salad. Each of us also had the soup of the day. The soup was tremendous. Whitefish was so well done. Nice size bun to not overwhelm the fish. To top it off we splurged and split a berry crisp with ice cream on it. Just fantastic. Side note lemonade and fresh tea were very nice as well. Check the hours before you go. No weekends. Found the service very friendly. We'll be back. New favorite in Ashland.

I am so thankful we picked this place for lunch. It's comfortable casual decor, but the food is…read morewhat really grabs the attention. I had a cup of the fish chowder along with the recommended seasonal tomato and mozzarella appetizer. My husband had a salad with whitefish on top. I was licking the bowl & the plate, savoring each bite. I'm guessing our waiter was the owner and his recommendations were really helpful. Service was very attentive and the price paid for our meal was extremely fair If you're in Ashland and want some great grub, come here. You won't be disappointed.

I came here based on a suggestion for fish fry. The service was prompt and friendly, they were kind…read moreto my dog, and the Old Fashioneds were pretty yummy. I came here for a fish fry just after Memorial Day and the outdoor seating weather was perfect for my pup. The patio overlooks Lake Superior, with a few buildings across the street blocking a bit of the view. It's a nice downtown spot so there are plenty of people out and about walking by the patio. I typically prefer a traditional Old Fashioned, but when in super northern Wisconsin, do as they do. I got a Wisconsin Old Fashioned and it was great. I even ordered a second one! The veggie dumpling soup was beyond my expectations -- I would have just eaten a bunch of bowls of that all night if I hadn't been set on fish fry. I got the Lake Superior Whitefish fry (Lake Superior was right across the street, how could I not?), which was just ok. The sides were great - french fries and green beans are a Wisconsin match made in heaven. The fish was alright, a bit fishier than I'm used to but that just might be a Lake Superior whitefish thing? Still, I found about 6 bones in the fish fry and I've never had that issue at a restaurant fish fry before. I usually give a few bites to my dog but was nervous on this one. So, overall a great experience and a fun place to stop by. I'd recommend checking them out.

We stopped by for a quick lunch on our first day in Bayfield and we're so glad we did! First and…read moreforemost, the service was absolutely incredible. I wish I remembered the name of our server because she was so attentive while practically running the front of house by herself, I wish I could give her a specific shout out. The restaurant itself is a classic small town tavern with the dark wood bar, comfy booths, and a gorgeous painted tin ceiling. The food was also pretty good - the cheese curds are a MUST get. The rest of the food was slightly too salty and the fish was just a tad dry but the tartar sauce and coleslaw were both to die for and the fries were fantastic. Overall we enjoyed our time here and would definitely go back.

We have been here twice, once for dinner and another for lunch. Ambience is cozy, darker, and…read moreplenty of seating. Service was ok. Food is ok. Salad is fresh, salmon overcooked, wings are strangely thickly-breaded. Despite ok-food, we were glad to have something within walkable distance for marathon weekend.

Great find while up north. Never in the area before but I'd return just to eat again at this…read morerestaurant! The spinach artichoke dip with fresh veggies was the best I ever had. Had the special, Cajun whitefish with wild rice and asparagus! Cleaned the plate!! Our waitress Hywa was the best! She write us a little thank you card. There was also an antique bar which looked very inviting for a night cap! If you're in the area you need to stop in. You want be disappointed.