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Sturgeon Bay, WI

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Institute Saloon

5.0 (13 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Jonathan S.

Great broasted chicken and curds! Dennis has provided a great old school small town atmosphere.

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No frills, unassuming, old fashioned bar/restaurant with great food, reasonable prices, nice sized portions and friendly, neighborhood service. Excellent food and homemade appeal! Hard to find a better executed Perch special. Even the coleslaw was noticeably homemade and delicious. Locally sourced, "farm-to-table", hand-cut fries. Kitchen is on point with their fry technique--some of the best fried food I've had in a while. Looking forward to trying other items on my next visit!

Very cheesy pizza!

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Friendly staff . Had a couple drinks and lunch . Staff were very friendly and our lunch of burgers were delicious

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7 years ago

This local bar has the best broasted chicken in Door County! Great burgers & fresh cut fries too, and all for a good price.

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“Stopped for a beer and sandwich on the way deeper into Door County.”

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Door County Fire - Shaved Prime

Door County Fire

3.9(241 reviews)
5.9 mi
•$$

On a Fish Fry Friday, I ordered the clam chowder and fish fry dinner with perch and sweet potatoes…read more The clam chowder was excellent. Generously prepared, great seasoning and with the right temperature. The fries are sprinkled with cinnamon which was a first for me. The sweet potato fries were a little soggy but not bad. The cherry hard cider was fizzy and refreshing, It looks like the restaurant used to be a fire house. To me, it's like if the Hot House (Menomonee Falls) and Mission BBQ had a baby. Our server was excellent. She took very good care of us. On a quiet afternoon, we were sat by the bar, by a group that was very loud. We would have preferred a different table.

Really mixed review. Food was good but the service was meh at best…read more We were seated immediately but then it took over 10 minutes before someone talked to us again. No drinks, no "we will be with you shortly" or anything. We just sat there. Finally a server came over and said they had a big group come in and it was causing some backup and the host should have told us; he didn't. The drinks and appetizer came quickly and the street corner appetizer was very good; I would order it again. Once the appetizer was finished we sat with empty glasses for a good while. Again, no communication. Once the food arrived, things got much better. Wraps were good, not great. My daughter's pizza was good. With all the restaurants in the area, they will need to up their game on service.

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Door County Fire - Perch plate with sweet potato fries w/ cinnamon. Get it deep-fried. Pan-fried is a little soggy.  Cherry hard cider

Perch plate with sweet potato fries w/ cinnamon. Get it deep-fried. Pan-fried is a little soggy. Cherry hard cider

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The Hitching Post Bar and Grill - Burger, fries and a root beer.

The Hitching Post Bar and Grill

4.5(47 reviews)
3.3 mi

Might be the best fish fry we have ever had! Wow this was really good! Located on the outskirts of…read moreSturgeon Bay, as we pulled up we noticed the vehicles parked on the street. The parking lot was full so we parked on the street on the other side of the restaurant. Usually a good sign when a place is that busy, especially early in the evening. Since their patio was full we decided to order our meal to go and do some car side dining. We were told about 30 minutes. Also a very nice gesture by the staff that offered a glass of water while we waited. Before we knew it, our meals came out. The perch was perfect and there were so many pieces. Tender and flaky with a light and tasty breading. Homemade tartar sauce, coleslaw and potato salad that had some pickles in it. Fries were also crispy and hot. It seems like as we ate our fish, there were more pieces stacked below. Probably at least 6 pieces. Our meal also came with some rye bread with butter. We talked about how great this meal was for quite a while. Friday night fish fry is legendary in WI. This was a legendary meal!

Our family favorite. Seen this place from 30 years ago and every year since. The menu is basic…read moreAmerican fare . Food is good, hours are wonky but we don't complain, ambiance is on the most beautiful place with fast efficient service. I remember as a kid the game room and bar that stuck out taking up the entire restaurant. Then our distant cousin bought it, reconstructed the inside and began selling pizza but closed then after and sold to someone who named it "the Tin plate" (didn't last long at all lol..) and now the current owners - which is a perfect fit. Always top tier service, so SO glad to see this place serve its intended purpose exactly how it's supposed to be

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The Hitching Post Bar and Grill - Omg fish dinner

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Waterfront Marys Bar and Grill - Cheese curds

Waterfront Marys Bar and Grill

3.3(229 reviews)
6.3 mi
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This restaurant is right on the beach and directly connected to our hotel, making it incredibly…read moreconvenient. They have weekly specials. We dropped by for a late lunch /afternoon snack and ordered the cheese curds and tacos. Both were fresh and flavorful! We spent the afternoon by the water and came back for dinner and ordered the grilled salmon with fries, clam chowder soup and the cherry pie. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and the flavors were excellent. One of the coolest parts about this place (and Door County in general) is that most of the servers are international seasonal workers. They brought such a great, energetic, and friendly vibe to our dining experience! The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating right by the water. Giving it 4 stars because there is definitely room for improvement regarding service pacing and menu clarity: Time your dessert order: The restaurant was busy, so I placed my dessert order along with my dinner. Unfortunately, the hot cherry pie was brought out before we finished our main course, so the ice cream had melted significantly by the time we were ready for it. Taco Fixings: Just a heads-up that the tacos come with meat only by default. It was tasty, but I really wish it had come with some standard toppings or fixings. The Fish Boil sells out fast: They host a fish boil right by the lake, but you absolutely need to reserve well in advance. We tried to book it on Tuesday afternoon right after checking into our hotel, and it was already completely sold out for the night.

Sorry but this was the worst experience I've had traveling. Food was disgusting and the bugs on the…read morepatio harassed us the whole meal. Had fish n chips (chef special ). I really think it was made the night before. Dry and greasy. Left such a bad taste we went to Kitty O'Reilly's Irish pub and had the best Fish n Chips so I know Sturgeon Bay has good fish. I won't be back to Waterfront Mary's.

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Waterfront Marys Bar and Grill - The front bar

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Waterfront Marys Bar and Grill - Tilapia with Baked Potato, 16oz Ribeye with Baked Potato. Both delish!

Tilapia with Baked Potato, 16oz Ribeye with Baked Potato. Both delish!

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