Rustic ambience Unique menu…read moreSensational food The server was very nice (thank you Lexi!) I ate the food so fast! Can't beat the decor here Really good drinks On top Alternative breadstick Dinning was fantastic Humongous menu Astonishing Unique menu Scrumptious cheese curds

Rustic Roadhause isn't fast but it sure is good. The place was packed & a bit understaffed when we…read morevisited but our waitress was doing fantastic considering all that. We got the Cheese Curds, Pizza, Luau Chicken Sandwich, and Gyro --and everything was solid. The cheese curds were a standout, perfectly crispy.

This restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip to the Northwoods! We didn't not have a…read morereservation but despite a crowded parking lot we were seated immediately. I ordered the salmon with dill sauce and it was excellent. My husband had the baked walleye and we had no leftovers. The room was nicely lit and we sat at a high top table. Our waitress was very attentive and the manager was checking in with everyone which was nice. It will be a new regular place for us up in Manitowish waters when we visit in the future.

Service was excellent with very nice ambiance with a beautiful large lodge building on a river…read moreFlowage. Plenty of seating inside & out. We got the 2 specials: crab stuffed blackened walleye & orange chicken with an egg roll. Another couple recommended their Spanish pork. We also enjoyed the warm bread pudding ala mode for 2. Reasonable prices.

Whenever my family vacations in the North Woods we always stop at the Deer Path a couple times for…read moresome drinks and excellent burgers. I remember coming into this place as a kid and playing the old Return of the Jedi arcade game while pumping the jukebox full of Kenny Rogers for my dad. Once I was old enough to stop in for a drink I realized how much of a good time the place really was. The locals that hang out there are all typical Cheeseheads, and I mean that as a compliment. They're some of the friendliest people you'll meet, as long as the Packers aren't losing. As prices go, the place is really cheap. You can grab a cold beer and some truly excellent food for next to nothing, and scarf it down while shooting a game of pool. The people that run the place are really sweet and accommodating. I don't care how much wilderness and serenity I'm looking for, I can't head up to Boulder without hanging out at the Deer Path.

Rudest owners, you could possibly find. Completely unprofessional and acting like the customer owes…read morethem a favor. When are these clowns up in this area of Northern Wisconsin going to get their act together don't go here. Mayonnaise is much more professional. Maggie's is much more professional. These characters should never have been allowed to rebuild after their previous establishment burned down.

Much smaller less indoor seating since rebuild. Need tables not high tops. Thankfully the Guinness…read moremushroom soup is still amazing as well as the corned beef

This review is long overdue for Angler's. As a true foodie, who worked for a food manufacturing…read morecompany, who eats out almost 5x a week, and at many of Chicago's best restaurants for 40+ years, I believe I bring an experienced perspective on the quality Angler's provides. Furthermore, as a life-long vacationer/ owner in the Northwoods, I'm very familiar with almost every restaurant in the area. So here goes. ANGLER'S IS THE BEST RESTAURANT IN THE NORTHWOODS. Here are the top must tries and overview. 1. Best speciality soup offerings in the Northwoods (and Chicago!!!). You will not have a more flavorful experience. Not kidding--best ever. Seafood Gumbo is the daily delight, but return often for the different daily variations. The only disappointment I've ever had was a Tomato Bisque. Don't get me wrong, it's good, but just not SPECIAL like the others. 2. Best burger in the Northwoods. I've learned the keys to their taste are two-fold. Their proprietary seasoning is just remarkable--a huge difference maker. Secondly, they only buy premium meat, which makes their burgers (and other items) exceptionally tasty and tender. Together, they will make your mouth water. Again, from vast experience, none better in the Northwoods. And that says a lot considering every establishment offers one... but only Angler's has this catch of the day...everyday. 3. Steak Sandwich. With cheese, onions and mushrooms, it is as tender and flavorful as any I've ever experienced. Why? As referenced earlier, the premium cuts of the most tender (cut it with a fork) meat and seasoning will turn your mouth into a sea of flavor. Of course, this applies to any steaks, chicken, fish and other meals they serve as well. Definitely, no "bland meals" served here. 4. Like a salad? Get it made with any protein added and you will be wonderfully shocked. Homemade dressings are fabulous (blue cheese is exceptional). My wife is picky, and even she says they are one of the best she has ever had! 5. Pizza. Good pizza is hard to find up in the Northwoods, yet, Angler's has a hidden gem here--"Angler's Special". Simply said, compared to Chicago pizza, forgetaboutit! Their Special is killer! While I'm usually a cheese and sausage guy, order the Special. It's, well, to die for! Main dinner meals? Mouth-wateringly good. No throwaways here. All meals make your taste buds dance--no swings and misses. Co-owner Chef Paul and his well-trained Sous Chef are truly artists in the kitchen. Serving large portions, you can't make a bad decision off their menu. What's it like to eat inside there? Well, it's positioned as "a restaurant...not a bar". And, in all aspects, that's true. With a warm, quiet, cabin-like, atmosphere overlooking beautiful Vance Lake, it delivers a wonderfully relaxing Northwoods experience, but never 'bar food'. Additionally, it's combined with a new outside dining area with large screen tvs and live music often. Located on the bike trail, ride on over and grab a table or saddle up to their beautiful bar. Either way, it's a fun, lively time. With any great restaurant, service is key and Angler's over-delivers. Talented, uber-friendly (and kinda sassy in a good way) servers combined with a fun co-owner behind the bar serving perfectly proportioned drinks adds to the dining pleasure. And guess what? Angler's offers all of this at a fair price, too. What a concept! Downsides? Only two. It needs a sundae added to their wonderful dessert options. In Wisconsin, where dairy is so good, just add it. Nothing creamier than Wisconsin ice cream! Secondly, there is a select menu of wonderful faire for outside dining. Currently only available inside, customers would benefit from having Angler's fantastic soup options included on the outside menu. Just a thought...but a tasty idea. NOTE: While other places are given 5-star reviews like candy by, respectfully, less experienced diners/reviewers, trust me--this place actually is number 1. As a true foodie with 40+ years of daily dining at many of the finest restaurants in Chicago, and almost all of the "top" restaurants in the Northwoods over my lifelong experience coming up here, Angler's is simply he best. If you want a restaurant that will consistently tickle your tummy and bring a smile to your face, catch what Angler's is cooking up today. (Reservations are required for dinner.) Bon appetite!

Good food, friendly service. They were a big help on the patio when the rain started. No big deal,…read moresunshine was out again in no time. Cash only!!

Love this little brewery - 13 or 14 excellent beers including a wide selection of IPA's, lagers, a…read moresour or two, and others. Super friendly brewers. Interesting area and fun place to visit. Highly recommend!!

We've been trying to visit all the tap rooms and micro-breweries in our region, (not easy because…read morethere always seems to be a new one opening up). This week we made it to Some Nerve. There is nothing fancy or trendy about this place. To me it seemed to be a hybrid "dive-bar-up-north-tavern" with all the requisite furnishings from vinyl upholstered bar stools to Green Bay Packers posters and other "up north kitsch." But -- we came for the beer. And the beer was not bad. I had a five beer flight, while my non-driving companion tried several more of the twelve selections on tap. The flavor profile of each selection was spot on. The wheat beer was wheaty, the stout was thick, dark and chewy, the Oktoberfest evoked visions of singing "Ein Prosit" in München. My other selections were satisfactory and my companion enjoyed his as well. With the proliferation of micro-breweries nationwide it's virtually impossible to visit all of them. And it's equally difficult to stand out from the crowd (and get four or five stars from me). But I can recommend stopping here for some beer and checking one more microbrew tap room off your list.

I believe our waitress name was pam? She was so helpful and friendly- we had a large group and…read moreweren't able to get a reservation till late in the evening- The food was great I got the ribs and bread pudding- both I would order again! They offered three kinds of old fashions which I had never heard of before one with sprite and one with squirt? They had bread and crackers with cheese and olive tapenade as well which was great! I'll be back when I'm in town again

Great food and service. One of the best restaurants in the area. Highly recommend…read moreWe will be back again next year.

A beautiful little place by the bridge in Manitowish Waters!…read moreThe restaurant is deceivingly small from the outside but it opens up to a really open, welcoming dining area and bar. The menu is somewhat limited but the omelets are excellent! I had the Meat Lovers with bacon, sausage, corned beef, ham and cheese of course! Service was friendly and prompt. I would definitely go back for seconds!

The food was excellent. I had the veggie omelet with hash browns & rye toast. Perfectly done. But…read moremost important was great coffee. Our server was friendly & helpful. Definitely would go back.

I hate writing reviews like this, but I would not recommend Bushwood Tavern for a family dinner…read more Five of us went in and it wasn't particularly busy. After a few minutes of trying to get attention the bartender told us to sit anywhere but to order at the bar. The menu on the tables wasn't close to what we had seen online which was a bummer. We also noticed a good amount of other guests clearly waiting for their food, and frankly looking a little annoyed. We tried to go up and order drinks but after few minutes of waiting decided this wasn't going to be a good choice for us. The airflow was not good for a hot night, and the bar smelled badly of old grease. This spot is definitely better suited for just drinks for anyone in no rush at all.

Fun Northwoodsy spot, frequented by locals but welcome to guests. Food is great, Cathy, the chief…read morecook, is a treasure!