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    Honey Bear Inn

    4.1 (129 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    HONEY BEAR INN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    BBQ sandwich and fries
    Lisa M.

    Stopped in here for a quick lunch while visiting Eagle River. The place is decorated very cute with the honey bears - even the restroom. There is a small bar and a dining room. Other patrons included families and retirees. Service was friendly and prompt. My dining companion had the BBQ sandwich with fries and a pickle. The BBQ was very tender and complimented by a good sauce. The portion size was big with a ton of fries. Plan for leftovers or consider sharing. I had a bowl of their chicken dumpling soup, which was served with crackers. I loved the soup and the hearty dumplings. I would definitely order this again. Give this place a try!

    Don't pass this one up! We have been several times for their fish fry and old fashioned. This time we stopped in the afternoon for a few drinks and appetizers. The Bloody Mary had the best garnishes, ever! It had a little bit for everyone, without being too much. I especially enjoyed the Brussel sprout and shrimp. We split the wings and bacon cheese fries. The wings were crispy and came with choice of sauce, we had the sweet chili. The fries were pretty standard, until they loaded them with nacho cheese and crispy bacon. Service at the bar was attentive and fast. This is still a favorite, but are adding it to our list of favorite bloody Mary's.

    Chicken Dumpling Soup... Excellent!
    John F.

    Oh that soup! They should sell their Chicken Dumpling by the bucket. Loved it! Huge homemade dumplings just like the ones my mom used to make. The Honey Bear Inn looks a lot like many bars in the middle of the woods in Northern Wisc. This one however has pretty great food. Not the biggest bar. Maybe a dozen seats, but they do have a dinning room that is attached that has a handful of tables, along with a few in the barroom. I can only imagine this place can get packed during the higher tourist season. Apparently a weeknight in mid-April is a great time to go, because I sat right down and had my soup within minutes. Also ordered ribs, they took about 15 mins to prepare. The ribs were very good and very messy. They were the type that you had to pick up the bone to eat... so your hands and face are going to get a bit sticky. I would suggest some wet naps to help with this issue.

    The Bloody Mary of my dreams!
    Alex S.

    Now THAT'S a Bloody Mary! Stumbled upon this gem while on vacation. Unassuming from the outside, typical dive bar on the inside. I couldn't believe my eyes when my Bloody Mary came out! I enjoyed every nibble and couldn't resist a picture to show its size. Can't wait to go back this year!

    Ruben and Potato Salad
    Preston B.

    Carried out on a slow Saturday afternoon. Staff was kind and helpful and food was ready right when they'd estimated on the phone. Fun bar space inside and would be a good spot to get a beer and relax. Food was just okay. Typical bar food. Fish sandwich was a little sloppy but flavor was good overall. Italian beef was basic and a little dry. Solid fries. Onion rings didn't travel as well carrying out. Ruben was underwhelming. Didn't have anything negative to say about the place, just not one we will prioritize going back to. Solid lunch spot and a better destination for a cold drink after a fun day on the water/trails.

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    Very good food There was one waitress when we where there and she did very good, even as more and more ppl where showing up

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    The more I eat here the better I like it! Felicia is simply awesome and how do I wish I had her memory!!

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    Friday fish fry is the best in the area. No place to sit on Friday, come early . We ended up taking our fish back to our rental , wow.

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    This is a great place for lunch or dinner. Nothing fancy, but always good food. Their burgers are great and they always have good soup.

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    Great salad. Great service. One of the only restaurants open in Eagle River on Tuesday it seems. I would definitely go back.

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    Awesome walleye! Get there early, especially on the weekends. Good old fashioneds too.

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    Great place to eat and enjoy the area! Service was excellent! It has been a while since we visited, but always enjoy the stop!

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    Whitetail Inn

    Whitetail Inn

    3.2
    (64 reviews)
    12.0 mi
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    Decided to branch out from the usual Fish Fry spot to check out White Tail's since getting a new…read morechef. We went for a decently early dinner and were able to make reservations as well which made it very convenient. We were seated promptly and our waitress was very kind. I also appreciate a place that knows how to make a good old fashioned and has a nice salad bar! That's the true north woods experience. White Tail remains absolutely beautiful and charming as it always has, this building is historic and there's truly nothing like the ambiance in there especially with the live piano. The Ahi Tuna small plate was delicious. I wouldn't consider it a "small plate" it was huge. There is no skimping on portions here, that's for sure. Two of us decided on the Perch Fish Fry, and the other opted for the Cod. I can speak on the Perch because that's what I had. It was seasoned perfectly, not too breaded, and it was HOT. My only minor complaint is that there were a lot of bones that I had to pick out/be careful not to eat. For my side I got the cheesy grits and I haven't stopped thinking about them since. They are by far in the top 5 most delicious things I've ever had in my entire life lol. I tried a piece of the cod, the fish is good but I'm personally not a fan of the batter breading, or the type of fries White Tail serves. Finished the night off with a Brandy Alexander but was kicking myself after I saw that the Banana Banshee is back on the menu. I came here a few years ago before the new ownership and asked for one and they didn't do that at the time, so I'll definitely be getting that the next time we come in.

    Used to love this place.... Went today and oh my. It was bad. The food was not good. The dining…read moreroom was almost completely empty and yet everything moved slowly. Our waitress was delightful! To be honest for the price we paid, we were heartily disappointed. We will not be returning. Also, when I called for a reservation, I asked for 7 people at 5:30. She told me that wouldn't work but they could do 6. Seriously? There was no one there! Ugh

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    Ash’s

    Ash’s

    4.1
    (22 reviews)
    55.4 mi

    Ash's is a food gem in the north woods of Wisconsin. This is an area where many restaurants are…read morebar first and restaurant second. I get here rarely because I don't live here, but have a summer cottage in the area. Let me break down my dinner tonight for you below, and you can decide if you want to try it for yourself. Service - Spot on. Attentive, but not too attentive and very friendly. Appetizer - Truffle fries. Some people like truffle, some people hate truffle. Regardless of that, the fries were cooked to perfection! I cannot think of another french fry I've had that was better than these. Salad - Rarely do I eat all of my house salad, because honestly, they usually suck. This salad was fresh with a light lemon vinaigrette. I cleaned the plate. Bread - Great bread. I don't know if they make it in house, but the garlic butter that came with it was fantastic as well. Mains: Mine - Veal Schnitzel. The dish came with two large veal cutlets, broccolini, and a mountain of garlic mashed potatoes. I could only finish one of the cutlets. There was a dijonnaise drizzled across the plate which was a welcome acid to balance out the richness of the veal. broccolini is always good, and the potatoes were really good. My daughter(an adult) - Boneless braised short ribs in a red wine gravy. I have had this previously and it was great. I sampled some of her dinner and confirmed that it is still very tasty. It taste like someone had cooked the ribs with good seasoning for a long time. The sides were the same as mine, but when you have a couple solid sides, why bother with other randoms. Dessert - We shared a Strawberry creme brulee. I have no words to describe how good this is. Get it.

    Foods great really filling prices are not to bad it's very clean and staff is visually pleasing as…read moreso forth the food

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    Knotty Barrel Supper Club

    Knotty Barrel Supper Club

    3.5
    (37 reviews)
    19.7 mi

    Great location and view from the dining room. The restaurant is in the lower level of this huge…read morebuilding located next to the beach and park in downtown Minaqua. Lots of parking which might be really needed during the tourist season. Tonight's meal was so so. Was attracted to this place because it had a salad bar. Sadly a number of the offerings were gone, or almost gone. It needed attention! The special tonight was a Rib eye with a baked potato. The Rib Eye was cooked well and had decent seasoning, but the cut of meat was not very good. The cut quality was closer to what I'd expect at steak buffet than at a sit down restaurant. (Could very well have been just bad luck) but when you pay restaurant price for a nice steak you don't expect to get a bad one. It is still the "off" season, but this restaurant just seemed to be understaffed. I ate at the bar and the one bartender was working his but off. But waiting until he was done making drinks to get get butter for my potato (came without any) and salt and pepper got a but trying. Also getting an empty bottle of A1 Sauce was not impressive. Hopefully they have more staff when the real crowds get to town.

    Knotty Barrel Supper Club is the perfect Northwoods supper club experience…read more We started with two perfectly made Old Fashioneds, then shared Brussels sprouts with bacon before enjoying perfectly cooked medium rare filets with thinly sliced potatoes and vegetables. The salad bar was a great, nostalgic touch. The decor was outstanding and exactly what you want in a Northwoods restaurant, warm, rustic, and inviting. Service was wonderful and the views were absolutely breathtaking. Server also helped us navigate menu for gluten free options. We will definitely be back.

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    Salad bar & old fashioned
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