The new location for Henriksen's Fish House is fantastic. The ability to buy fresh or frozen fish…read morethat's caught nearby in the bay is worth the drive up to Ellison Bay. I brought a giant cooler with me so I could load up with frozen whitefish before heading home to the Milwaukee area. The amount I bought won't last me until the next time I'm in Door County, which is sad, but knowing that I can stop at Henriksen's again the next time I'm here makes me happy.

Great fresh white fish. I also bought premise patties, they were wonderful. Great place to pick…read moreup fresh white fish.

This is a special place as there are few places in Wisconsin to buy fresh lake fish. Fresh Lake…read moreMichigan whitefish and lake trout filets can be purchased here! Smoked fish spread and smoked white fish was excellent too. Would highly recommend if you love fresh water not frozen locally caught fish

Tucked away down a side road in a residential area, we only found out about this place from a…read morebrochure of the area. Knowing how much hubs likes smoked fish, I directed him here. There is plenty of parking, and we were the only customers at the time of our visit. As soon as you open the door, you get slapped in the face with the smell of fish (of course!). I wasn't expecting the wide variety of offerings, though! Saltwater and freshwater fish, as well as scallops. If you're a little queasy about such things, there is a table about 20 feet from the door where they process the day's catch, so you may want to look away or have someone else do your shopping for you. The shopping area is small, about 6 by 15 feet, maybe? A counter with fresh fish and scallops on display and two freezers with frozen goodies. Prices were reasonable; we picked up some smoked salmon and went to a little park nearby to snack. Now that we know it's here, we have another place to go besides our old stand-by in Gill's Rock! 34/2022

We loved this place so much that we came back 2 days in a row! The service was great both times,…read moreand we sat out back with such a pretty waterfront view. The oysters were incredibly fresh, but the lobster roll was definitely the highlight for me. So meaty, juicy, and delicious. The drinks were really good too. I honestly can't give this place anything less than 5 stars. Great food, great service, beautiful views, and somewhere I would absolutely come back to next time we're in the area!

Sooo... I really wanted to love this place…read more We made a day trip to Door County and had a long list of restaurants to choose from. After reading countless reviews, we picked this one as our #1 dinner choice because it seemed to have great vibes and a beautiful outdoor garden overlooking Lake Michigan. The setting absolutely lived up to the hype, and that alone earns it a star. We arrived a little early for our reservation and decided to grab a drink at the bar. My mom simply asked if they had any watermelon or pineapple seltzers, and instead of answering, the bartender just handed her a drink menu and walked away. It was a small interaction, but it came across as dismissive, so we decided not to order drinks. We were seated shortly after in a wonderful spot in the garden. We had our dog with us, and it was the perfect outdoor setting for her to relax while we enjoyed dinner. Our server was pleasant, but she didn't seem very attentive or able to read the table. We started with the Brussels sprouts, which were delicious and probably the highlight of the meal. We know this restaurant is especially known for its whitefish and lobster boil. After tasting our meals, my mother said she wished she had ordered the whitefish since we'd heard such amazing things about it. Unfortunately, when it became obvious that we weren't enjoying our food, our server never asked if something was wrong or if we'd like to try something else. The crab Rangoon dip was just okay. The lobster bisque was completely flavorless--the worst lobster bisque I've ever had, and I order it whenever it's on a menu. The sage butter gnocchi was equally bland and lacked any real flavor. My mom ordered the ribeye, and she said it tasted more like a sirloin and was totally overcooked. It lacked the rich flavor you'd expect from a ribeye and had quite a bit of fat. She only ate a few bites before giving most of it to the dog. The vegetables (I believe asparagus or broccolini) weren't good, and the au gratin potatoes were equally disappointing. The only real win was my son's chicken tenders. He's an extremely picky eater, and he genuinely enjoyed them. What disappointed us most was how the situation was handled. When our server checked back, she asked how everything was, and we replied, "It's alright." Later, when she saw that our plates were still mostly full and asked if we wanted boxes, we said no. That would have been the perfect opportunity to ask if something was wrong or if there was anything they could do. Instead, the conversation ended there and the check was placed on the table. At that point, we just wanted to leave. Between the underwhelming service, the bland food, and the high prices, the experience simply wasn't worth it. We left feeling incredibly disappointed, annoyed and hungry. It's unfortunate because the location and atmosphere are beautiful, and we truly wanted this restaurant to be a highlight of our trip. Sadly, if we make it back to Baileys Harbor, we won't be returning.

We have been here many times. Good food and drinks to go…read morealong with a nice view. Recommend the Pain Killer, onion rings and the Shrimp Po'Boy.

If you're looking for a casual, no-frills place to grab a bite in Sister Bay, the Boathouse is…read moreworth considering. We stopped in without a reservation and were told it would be about a 20-minute wait. They gave us a pager so we could wander around a bit, and the wait ended up being very manageable. There's also a full bar, and you definitely get the feeling this is a neighborhood kind of place -- we noticed quite a few regulars being greeted while we were there, which is always nice to see. My husband and I both ordered the fish and chips, and they were very good. The atmosphere is definitely casual rather than fancy, so come as you are and relax. It was extremely windy the day we visited, so the large garage-style doors were closed. I imagine having those open on a beautiful Door County day would completely change the feel of the restaurant. Overall, we had a perfectly nice experience. The food was good and the restaurant had a friendly, local feel. With so many restaurants to explore in Door County, I'm not sure it would be at the top of my list for a return visit, but I'm glad we gave it a try.

Best Tuscan Garlick smoked salmon on the planet! You rock. Your lobster cold water was excellent…read morefor New Year's Eve. Great staff to help ring you up. Tip them like I did!

I love the food and selection there. But the last 2 things I bought…read more We're not very good. The fish sticks good size dry and stringy not Flicky at all Scallops were dry, no sweetness to it, actually no flavor. I'm not giving a bad review. I just want you to know. I've always had a great experience there. These were the breaded ones. I think next time I'm going to get fresh. Baby octopus is wonderful. I would have given that a five It could be just the Batch that they made

Starting the evening with a blue cheese martini means it'll be a good one! We go for the view and…read morethe food...and the drinks! Excellent whitefish chowder, excellent cast iron chicken, decent peach and blue cheese salad. Our waitress was great, had tables both inside and out so was ultra busy. But other staff worked alongside so all worked well.

This was our first time visiting the Shoreline and it was a nice place with a great view…read more The menu isn't huge but they have a lot of variety and some local fish. It's a very small place but you can't beat the view. We started with the Whitefish cakes which are source from local whitefish and a local fish company. They had great taste and were very crispy. I had the fish of the day which was grouper and I chose to have it blackened and it was served over a creamed corn grits, very interesting. My wife had the Sushi bowl which was very good but the tuna was a bit too over-cooked. All in all it was a good experience food wise but when I made the reservations on-line I could only choose between 5:00 or 7:30 for availability. We were there at 5:00 and the dinning room was less than half full until we left at 6:00.

Our favorite! Joseph was a great server. Tried tuna tartare and it was super. Love the wedge salad…read moreand cast iron chicken. Sunsets are the best! Beautiful ambiance!

It you are interested in dining on the outdoor patio, get there early or show up late…read more We really wanted to dine here as the reviews were good and definitely wanted to sit outside with a bay view. When we contacted the restaurant, they recommended we come before 5PM to get a table outside. We showed up at 4:55PM and got the last table! They have a great craft beer selection including IPA's (which is big plus for me). We started with the Salmon Tartare ($18) which was a light and flavorful selection in which we both enjoyed. My bride went with the Salmon ($36) and I went with the Halibut ($42) and we both loved our selections including the sides! They were so well prepared and perfect dishes for out tastes. Service from Benjamin was outstanding! Very attentive, yet not overbearing allowing us to really enjoy our evening on the patio in such a beautiful setting and evening!

They've started a round-up policy to avoid giving out exact change. This is just the beginning of…read morewoke/communism/socialism/dictatorship. When I demanded exact change, they had to get a manager involved, who was offended by my insistance. The cashier and manager had difficulty figuring the exact change. I like their store, but won't do business with automatons.

I am a troll from Lansing. I was surprised to see such a variety of offerings and at very good…read moreprices compared to where I live. I wished there was a market like that where I live. I beats the chain stores such as Meijer's, Kroger, and Walmart. Way to go Elmer's!

Pelletier's is our favorite fish boil in Door County! They serve breakfast and lunch, with fish…read moreboils daily at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. I highly recommend calling ahead for a reservation, as they often sell out. The whitefish with melted butter is amazing. The fish boil also comes with potatoes, corn, Cole slaw, a drink, and cherry pie. One of the best parts of the experience is the fish boil demonstration. They take the time to explain the ingredients, cooking process, and history behind this Door County tradition. Great storytelling and a fun experience to watch! Outdoor seating is available, and the entire experience is well worth it. If you're visiting Door County and want to experience a traditional fish boil, Pelletier's is a great choice. Highly recommend! Thank You

After making reservations for the fish boil on Labor Day, I arrived and checked in at 5 for a great…read morespeech about tradition and inclusivity only to then have one of the worst experiences. Once at our table we waited 40+ min before I could flag down a server. During which the table of 10+ next to us left, they cleaned the table, sat 10 more people and served them the fish bowl. The server served every other table in the restaurant before talking to us, including checking on two of the tables near us again to make sure they had everything included in the meal. Finally after every single other person in the restaurant was served and checked on, the waitress walked by and stated " did the other waitress serve you?". I said no and began going over our order which included a non lactose meal which the waitress stated " I can read..." and walked away. Only to then be brought not only the wrong plate but not be brought bread or corn. I had to point it out and the waitress stated "oh, I guess you're right." Then clearly overheard that they were out of fish, clearly the reason my wife was given the wrong meal. I again want to be clear that the table next to us had their entire meal start to finish already at this point and this was a prearranged meal that should have been served with everyone else at that fish boil time. It was clear that our server would rather die than speak to me as I raised my hand again and again every time she passed by. Finally she stopped by the table and said that they were cooking our food in the back and that it would be out shortly. I asked for an explanation as the entire meal should have been cooked in the fish boil and not separately. The waitress laughed and said "it's boiled in water out there, it's boiled in water in the back, what's the difference..." my wife then said we need to speak to a manager since that's not the experience. Another person stepped over 5-10 min later and said let me explain that we are cooking it and it will be out shortly, confused we asked if it was cooked in the fish boil and if she was the manager, which she said no. Finally the manager did come over, however after an hour and a half my wife had already left. I felt completely unwelcome, like we were the problem. The manager did comp the meal however stated that "what did we want there was fish...?" again my wife never received her correct meal as they were out of fish. I am honestly so confused as to how or why the waitress wanted to completely avoid serving us, not bring food after we were the last ones left, get another server when asked for her manager to confuse us more, and the manager to clearly just want us to leave as soon as possible... as if we were the problem for eating there. This experience took over 2 hours,

First thing first: the coffee is really good and roasted fresh on the premises. On any given day…read morethere are 4 varieties of drip brewing plus all the usual espresso and tea drinks. The baked goods are also fresh and very good. The service is kind and friendly and the space is really pleasant a former modern Scandinavian-style church. Ellison Bay is a tourist town and so there is a substantial amount of retail from books, clothing, gifts, house made granola, and of course, coffee beans. Lots of tables, chairs sofas for sitting. So really, if you're in Northern Door, Kick Ash is a really good stop for refreshments and shopping.

Wonderful place! The people that work here are always extremely nice and helpful! I was introduced…read moreto this cafe by my Girlfriends sister who has a slight intolerance to gluten. While she appreciates the establishment being completely gluten free I can say as someone that topically avoids gf products that Kick Ash's products are wonderful! Not only is the food great, but we had a blast playing monopoly and relaxing in their spacious establishment on days the weather didn't permit outdoor activities. I highly recommend you visit them if you're in town, you won't be disappointed!