The burger was pretty average overall. The avocado on it unfortunately wasn't very good and didn't…read moreadd much to the sandwich. The fries were good - crispy and exactly what you'd want alongside a burger. The real reason to come here is the atmosphere. We sat on the rooftop on a gorgeous evening, and the vibes were unbeatable. Great setting for drinks, chatting, and enjoying the weather. I'd come back for the rooftop experience more than the food itself.

Six of us hot off the water and hungry. Four adults and two children. Kids had corn dogs and…read morefries, nothing special to report. Two of us had chicken roll ups which were generous and tasty and included fires as a side. Wifey had a hamburger with fries, and a slice of raw onion. Burger was prepared perfectly. I had the vegetable flat bread. No special to report and probably would make a different choice next time. Service was friendly and fast but the place was very busy. We sat outside in the back along the water. Setting was enjoyable and perfect for our group. Recommend without any reservations. Would prefer roof top seating for view and ambiance. Value was very good.

The food and service were amazing. This isn't a fancy place but it's a great place to settle up…read moreNorth in the woods for a country breakfast, good coffee, and down home courteous service. The portions are a great value. The restaurant was clean and family friendly. It was a bright placed to sit and chat on a rainy day before a long trip home after a convention. Wisconsin's North woods matter your still and breathe. This place made you glad you took the time to slow down.

We had a great experience at this location in Minocqua recently. We had the BBQ chicken wrap and…read morefries. We also had the corn beef, hash eggs, Benedict, which was an extremely generous person and very tasty. Alyssa M. was very attentive in her service, friendly, and a nice cadence of service. This restaurant tends to be quite busy, so maybe plan not to go at the peak demands of either the breakfast or lunch meal hours. Very clean environment and generous portions, and a great value.

We come up once a year or so- guys trip to snowmobile. One in our group- his dad grew up in WI and…read morealways spoke so highly of supper clubs. So we go here- it's now a tradition. The service is great. The food is spectacular. Love the inside- feels like a cabin in the snowy mountains.

Beautiful venue The food is uneven and the menu never really…read morechanges I'd recommend sitting outside with a cocktail and an appetizer

The best cheese curds and wild rice soup in the Minocqua area…read more Seriously you need to try the wild rice soup. It's the best I have ever had. Anytime we come to the area we grab some. They have a great selection of beers including a nice amber one that was smooth. Cheese curds were melty and super hot. The best way to eat them. Son had a burger that he inhaled. You can't go wrong with a meal at the whale.

Empty tables in the bar area, empty tables in the dining area, empty tables on the outside deck and…read morethe elderly rude hostess told us it would be an hour wait. I am not standing around for an hour while there are plenty of empty tables everywhere. Thanks

To start with, the place is very cool on the inside. It has an amazing antique bar, and just as the…read morename says, boat memorabilia everywhere. The staff was terrific, too. Our server, Leah, was very pleasant and met our every need. I'm extremely picky about tartar sauce and she brought me out plenty to try and then when I loved it, more to enjoy with their excellent fries. I thought it was the best I've ever had in a restaurant. We all enjoyed our meal and my daughter loved her Fettuccine Alfredo especially. My walleye sandwich was incredible, too, especially since that tartar sauce was so phenomenal. One thing that really caught my eye was how hard the hostess was working. I don't think I've ever seen someone of her generation with such an amazing work ethic. It was kind of fun to watch her do her thing. If I had a company of my own locally, I would definitely be working to hire her. I didn't get her name, a d she looked awfully young to own the place. She acted as if she did, however. Amazing!

Off season = under 30 min wait with a great drink !!…read more Came here for the fish fry. It did not disappoint!! I will say my kid ate his weight in the breadsticks and cheese appetizer. A great Wisconsin staple. Husband and kid both got the fried cod. I got the broiled (so happy for that option as I love fish just can't do the breading). Everything was hot and delicious. Baked potatoes were delish and huge !! The bar has a great selection of tap beer and I also had a great cranberry vodka (from northwater distillery) that had a little spice to it with diet sprite (thanks for having diet!!)

Nice stop in the lake, a decent amount of boat parking. Inside is small and the outside area is…read morevery nice on the water, great views and lots of boat traffic. The staff as attentive to our table and quick. The drink menu was big. The daiquiri and pina colada were from a smoothie machine and not super frozen so on a hot day it doesn't last long. I got the chicken bacon ranch wrap with sweet potatoes fries. The sweet potato fries were good but feel like missing a dipping sauce with them. The wrap was a good portion, I prefer a little more sauce. The fish fry plate was big, 3 pieces of fish. The batter was crispy. The corn bread was yummy.

Fun place on the water. Good food but not inexpensive. Service was friendly but not particularly…read morefast. Must be patient. Sat outside close to the dock, was a beautiful sunny day and not too hot. Wifey had a salad with grilled chicken. Looked very good and ended up as part of the clean plate club. Friends had pulled pork sliders which looked very good. Three small rolls with pork, cole slaw and a dressing. Fourth adult had fish tacos with side of fries. Fish portion was modest. One child had beef tacos, must not have been very good because only a half was eaten. Child number two had a corn dog and fries. Can't complain about the food, but the prices were a little high for what we received. Recommend as a great place to stop while on the lake but would not journey there for other meals.

We had SO much fun at Outback 51! We went during the day, around 4:30, so it was empty enough that…read morewe were able to go in the corner and social distance at our two tables. I had to knock it down a star because there were literally ZERO Covid precautions. We're from the city and used to wearing masks everywhere and we walked in with masks on and everyone looked at us like we were crazy. Not even the bartenders or servers were wearing masks even though there's a state mandate. Other than the safety aspect, it was genuinely a great time. Everyone was very friendly and there was live music and karaoke. It was definitely a small town dive bar feel and was an absolute blast. We were mostly there for drinks, but we did get the spinach and artichoke dip as a snack and it was delicious! There was also a really nice patio out back that had games.

Ok, I've seen many advertisements for this bar and grill. I've wanted to try it and had my…read moreopportunity the other night. What a mistake. I'll just tell you this. If I would have seen this before eating I would have walked out. The men's restroom is across the hallway fron the kitchen. Cases of canned goods were at the end of the hall just a few feet away. The men's room was atrocious. A large open garbage can was there for used paper towels. It was only a quarter full yet half of the floor was covered with the used paper towels. Thw worst part of it is that in a corner of the room was a big puddle of urine. It smelled so bad in there. The mens room was obviously frequented by the half dozen drunk patrons at the bar. They didn't bother us or other patrons in yhe dining area but their banging beer bottles on the bar, extremely loud conversation and occasional chanting should have proved that their service should have been cut off. But the blonde bimbo bartender obviously saw nothine but more tips with more beers. I give this joints a Minus 5. Never again for the Outback on 51 in Woodruff WI.