This place in Fish Creek, Door County is not to be missed! The owners are very friendly and welcoming. We were given a history of the fish boil and a demonstration before we ate the delicious food. I had shrimp and my husband had fish...both were fantastic. And definitely take a bottle of their unique homemade cajun cream sauce home with you! All with view of the bay. Definitely one of the top dining experiences of our lives...and we have traveled the world. read more

Pros: very clean and all the staff was very kind and attentive when we asked for things Otherwise I really don't have anything else positive to say. I would definitely not go here with children. We made our reservation for 5:30, arrived at 5:15 per the restaurant and didn't actually eat until well after 6:00. We also ordered the option for the white fish boil (the kids meal and the adult option (as I was planning to share with my 9 month old) - both the kids meal and my meal were still Cajun. I'm guessing the actual Cajun option would have been spicier, but I could not share with my 9 month old and my 6 year old also struggled to eat her meal due to the spice level. I even confirmed on the phone prior to arriving due to some of the reviews I have seen about similar issues. The alcohol options were limited and overall for the price this meal was not worth it. I truly wanted to love and share a cool experience with my family and went away extremely disappointed read more

So confused why there is so much hype about this place. The food was very disappointing. Everything was doused in Cajun seasoning and yet still not flavorful. Never had drier chicken or more overcooked salmon in my life. Even the Cajun bowl which they are famous for was bad. Also our reservation was at 5:30 and we did not get food until 6:45. And you have to go up to get your own drinks. read more

A must if you're in door county. We read a lot about the fish boils and were very pleased with Kettle Black's take on the Wisconsin tradition. The boil master was a 5 generation and his daughter who seated us at the beginning was well on her way of keeping the family business alive. Couple of notes: deboning your own fish is not for the faint or the ADHDs, I definitely gave up 1/4 of the way through. Second, SAVE ROOM FOR PIE AND ICE CREAM AT THE END! It was the most epic ice cream in the county! read more

Booked for a traditional fish boil and got served Cajun which was way too spicy. No fish "boil". Over 30 minutes to be served and anther 20 to get a cherry pie which one slice had no cherries. Fish was tough and again extremely spicy. I would rate a 0 if possible. And way too expensive for the service and food. read more

If I could rate this food/service/experience 50000/5 stars, I would. My mom and I had dinner at The Kettle Black Grill tonight and wow--what an experience. We ordered the Cajun Boil with Lobster Tail and it was honestly some of the best food I've had in a long time. You can tell the chef takes deep pride in his craft. He invited us to watch as he prepared the boil, walking us through every step and explaining the meaning behind each ingredient. It felt personal, intentional, and made the meal that much more special. The boil itself? Perfectly seasoned, fresh, and bursting with flavor. And the service was just as impressive--our servers were professional, attentive, and so kind. Everything about the evening was warm, welcoming, and absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back! read more

Came here on a Friday night and had an awesome experience. When we first walked in, we were greeted by Marcela. She is one of the nicest people I've encountered working in the service industry. She served us drinks and was incredibly friendly and personable. At one point in the night, two of us went back to order more drinks and we really enjoyed talking with her. It seemed like she wanted us to have a great experience. The fish boil was very entertaining and done by Paul (the owner). He was very knowledgeable and just a great guy. Kettle Black has been ran by his family for many years so he knows his stuff! After the fish boil outside, we went in and ate in the upper level. The fish was delicious! It was served with red potatoes, corn, and coleslaw. I won't usually rave about coleslaw but theirs was so good. I think they add one of their sauces to it, so it has a lot of flavor. The sauces were great for dipping pieces of the fish in and had a lot of flavor- I really liked the spicy one! The service was great. Everything about this place was positive. The ambiance was super cozy and homey. You must come here if you want to attend a fish boil while you're in Door County!!! read more

Kettle Black - a plate of food and a glass of wine - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Hubby and I decided on the Cajun boil instead of the traditional white fish boil. It was a wonderful choice for us. The food was so flavorful and delicious! We arrived at 7:15 and sat out back to watch the process. It was entertaining, but I highly recommend bringing a drink out with you because it will be close to 8:30 before you are seated inside and served dinner. There was more than enough food, but I do feel like for the price there really isn't a need to charge for additional cornbread. That felt kind of chintzy in light of the entire evening, especially, since there were frequent comments made during the boil about making sure to sop up all of the delicious broth with that cornbread. Overall, we were pleased with our evening and would recommend it! read more

My partner and I did the fish boil on a Monday evening in July. It was surprisingly fully-booked it seemed. We arrived right before the boil started and the staff was helpful and accommodating. The owner's presentation and explanation of the fish boil history and his journey to Kettle Black was great, and the boil itself was fun but not too drawn out. I didn't have high expectations for whitefish frankly, but the meat was actually really moist and flavorful. It's just a bit fishy though (that smell stays on your hands all night). All the sides were great as well. The staff was awesome, I know they basically had to do 90 minute service turns but it didn't feel rushed. Owner came out to talk to every diner during service after meal. That was a nice touch. read more

Waited all day to get to this place, since the boil wasn't until 6 PM and had a long drive after dinner. It was quite enjoyable from start to finish. The cornbread was on point with every crumb the coffee was hot and fresh and robust and the best cup I had on the entire weekend trip in the door, the boil was quite unique for February being able to have the experience through the window on the deck with step-by-step experience. Gulf shrimp were so delicious and fresh tasting with vegetables like brussel sprouts and sweet potato as well as the red potato and fresh corn and sausage. There's a lobster tail upgrade option as well. Love the special chef made seasoning and sauce. The cherry pie tasted fresh baked and flakey crust was amazing. The ribs were so unique and flavorful with just the right amount of seasoning and sauce. read more

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We had an Open Table confirmation for Nov 27 and arrived to find the place all dark and closed up. Would love to have eaten and been able to review the food. read more

Kettle Black - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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Unforgettable! Outstanding! You can tell that a lot of care and love goes into the food. All details considered to make this a truly delicious and memorable meal. Feels homey, yet modern. Beautiful setting with excellent service. read more

Kettle Black - Cajun boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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We had a really great night at Kettle Black for the Cajun Shrimp Fish Boil. Door County is known for its white fish boils, but this was such a unique take on it that my whole family preferred! The meal was so much more flavorful and we all loved it! There was even a great vegetarian option that was full of flavor. They also do traditional fish boils, but I recommend the Cajun one! It was a little spicy, but nothing extreme and there was a great sauce to kick it more if you like. Great atmosphere and personal experience talking with the chef and other attendees. Finished with a delicious slice of cherry pie! read more

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We came in the winter when the crowds were lower. It was a very relaxing evening and the food was great. The owners ran the whole place as well when we were there and were very nice. It definitely goes on the list for a place to go back to. They do have alternatives to fish/seafood but we did not have it. read more

Kettle Black - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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Absolutely everything went well! A great fish boil.. Paul was a wonderful, host, storyteller, and cook... The dinner surpassed my expectations.. heartily recommend Kettle Black.. you will love it!!Rick and Pam from California read more

So excited to have another great fish boil experience in Door County after losing a couple! Everything was cooked to perfection, the staff was super friendly, and the decor is spotless and lovely. The boil-master visited our table and had delightful stories to share. We can't wait to try their Cajun boil next! read more

Kettle Black - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

The food was tasty. That is where the good experience ended. We were there with a large group (24) and had made reservations weeks in advance. Everyone placed their orders weeks ago and the majority wanted the Whitefish (it IS a FISH boil). The menu that we were provided shows that the whitefish dinner was $25.95, came with fish, potatoes, onions, corn on the cob, coleslaw and a piece of cherry pie. We arrived and were told that since it was tuesday, we would have the whitefish but it would be done cajun style. That didn't sit to well with over half of our group and nothing was done about it. We were all served the Cajun dinner which was basically Soup and even though we had all ordered the Whitefish, we were charged for the Jumbo shrimp/lobster at $35.95/plate/bowl. There was also no dessert. The service was weak at best as you had to get your own drinks as there were no waiters/waitresses. The food was VERY spicy. So much so that most did not eat it. Imagine expecting a $26 Whitefish supper and ending up with a $36 cajun whitefish soup that you couldn't eat. Because of the large group, they took it upon themselves to add a rather large gratuity with ended up costing $44.84/plate. NOT HAPPY! Recommended, NO. Would return, ABSOLUTELY NOT. My recommendation would be go 200 feet up the road to Pelletier's. We've been there and they were OUTSTANDING. read more

Was looking forward to a Door County fish boil but left disappointed. Restaurant is nice and clean but the food just wasnt up to par. Their whitefish is mushy and has so many tiny bones in it that eating it is quite the project; I had tiny bones all over the plate, stuck in my mouth and some even managed to get in my water! The coleslaw, potatoes and cornbread were good. The cajun seasoning at the table was good. The cherry pie was not good; the filling tasted like it was from a can. Overall this place would be a hard pass for me in the future. read more

Such a cool experience! The food and service were great! Cute atmosphere and clean. We highly recommend! read more

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The Cajun boil was good but I was not expecting so much liquid. I also got the lobster option. Maybe it was supposed to be that way but it was somewhat tough and chewy, though someone else told me hers wasn't. read more

Very delicious historically correct fish boil in second and third families generation . Friendly and not over crowded or over priced. The weather was perfect and the heat and cooking fire warmed everyone before we went inside and were served. We went on a Friday night but on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights it Cajun and lobster tails! Chef's Cajun one and 2 seasoning were wonderful.... read more

Never been to a fish boil but glad I finally did it. This was worth every penny. You can see the fires up pot of fish and then go sit down for a elegant dining experience. The meal was just delicious. U won't ever get fresher whitefish. Don't miss this yummy meal. You will be satisfied-cherry pie too!! read more

Kettle Black - Outdoor! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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This was my first fish boil. The food was amazing and our server Gillian made the experience complete. This restaurant is a great find. Do not leave without trying this unique restaurant. read more

This was such a wonderful experience and addition to our annual Door County vacation. The Cajun boil here was so delicious - still gave us Door County 'boil' vibes but with a twist on flavors. The children had a great time as well and I love that there are children meal options as some places only offer boils. We will be back, year after year. Thank you for a wonderful time! read more

We happened to see they were having a Cajun shrimp boil and that is my husband's favorite. We stopped in at 8:00pm to see if we could get a table. They told us the boils were at 5:30pm and 7:30pm, but they said "sure, come on in." Even though we missed the correct time, they did a mini boil just for us and gave us a wonderful meal. Great food and great customer service. read more

You can taste the love! Seriously. I don't eat fish. My husband does. I'm still glad to have enjoyed the boil. This place felt like a home cooked meal. The ambiance was perfection. The history and reason they do the boil was loving. Boiled food has a eh consistency. Not this. It was perfection! The seasoning was perfect. It was fun to watch. The ribs fell off the bone. He said he wanted non fish people to still get the experience. The potato's onions and corn were cooked perfect. His own seasonings, we should have asked to purchase. And finishing it off with perfect cherry pie. Oooh so good. The music was homey and perfect. We really couldn't have asked for a better dining experience that this family has made. We debated where to go and are so glad we chose this family restaurant. I just wish we were there for a Cajun boil too! read more

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Excellent food. We had the shrimp boil and ribs dinner. Both VERY good. Communication with reservations was good. Definitely would like to come in the warmer months to try the fish boil. read more

Wonderful experience! We had the Cajun boil - I'm not one for spicy, but it was just right and delicious! And don't get started on the ribs. Amazing! Even better, service was great and the husband and wife who own the place were just so sweet. We will definitely be back in the summer for the fish boil, and the atmosphere, and the view of the water! I've done fish boils at pretty much every place up here, but can't wait to come back to Kettle Black! read more

Go for the cajun...more flavor. Immaculate/classy yet relaxed family owned spot by the lake feel. Caring servers. read more

Kettle Black - If you can't stand the heat.... - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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Went to Kettle Black because of the reviews. Food was mediocre and the portions were small. We had the Cajon Boil that was not that flavorful. The show was meh but the service was great. Friendly staff with a clean space. read more

Incredibly attentive service, delicious food (the cornbread is sooo good), and great views. Would highly recommend the Cajun boil! read more

Kettle Black - Cajun boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Paul and his team hosted our work outing for a fish boil, they did an amazing job! I had the ribs, fantastic! Others had the boil which was a mixed review, honestly I think those that were on the fence just was likely due to that not being their preference of how fish is served. I returned two days later for their Cajun Boil, added a lobster tail, and it was amazing! Enough about the food, the owners and staff were just as awesome as the food, really made the experience complete! You get to experience process from outside when they toss the goodies in the pot, super cool if you've never done it, maybe even if you have. The seating is not a traditional one huge area, they have the main level, upstairs and outdoor seating, all very cozy! Everything about it is a guarantee I will be back next time I visit the area! read more

Kettle Black - Shrimp, Lobster tail, potatoes, corn on the cob, onion and garlic. Served with cornbread and cherry pie for dessert. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

My wife and I visited Door County for our wedding anniversary. Having gone to a traditional fish boil the evening before, we were looking for something different. After searching a long time for different restaurants, we came across Kettle Black in passing and thought we'd give it a try. We are so glad with our decision! The chef/owner walked us through what he was adding and some of the history of his restaurant, as well as some great information on fish boils in general. It was clear he had a passion for his family, community, and food. The food was a nice twist on the classic Door County fish boil. The portions were more than enough (we forgot about pie at the end). The owner even sat down at the end of the meal to talk to us some more. My wife and I would highly recommend Kettle Black! read more

Kettle Black - A generous helping of Cajun shrimp and veggies - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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Gorgeous view, great food, excellent service, in the 2nd oldest building in Fish Creek. Historical photos on the wall. They offer very tasty fish boil options and a sit down menu. This restaurant is destined to become a "you gotta eat there" Door County eatery. My favorite item was the cherry pie. read more

Kettle Black - View inside Kettle Black from the main floor - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Paul and his wife run a fantastic restaurant with a deep appreciation for what they do. The food was amazing and a must visit for when in Door County. read more

Kettle Black - Cajun boil dish with the added lobster tail. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Fish Creek, Wisconsin

What a great experience. Interior design was warm and welcoming. View of the water front. The meal was very tasty and the cajun broth was really flavorful. The owner interacts with the crowd. I was glad we went. One thing that I did not like was that there were not drink prices at the bar, there were not drink menus at the table, and there are not drink menus online. So you have no idea the prices until you get the bill at the end. The cherry pie was mediocre, I would expect something a little more robust from door county. The crust was a little burnt and it was a small flat slice. read more

Wonderful dinner served by super friendly people - a family! What great hospitality! The hollyhock garden in the front is charming (like the people.) read more

The restaurant lives up to the hype. The owners were great, very fun and friendly, just great people. The Cajun fish boil was great. It's also an excellent location with a beautiful lakeview, and it was nice to have the opportunity to lounge outside with a beverage as the meal was being prepared. We would definitely return! read more

8 of us had dinner tonight and ordered the Cajun fish boil. We had to order our drinks at a small bar by the front door and if we needed more we had to go and get them ourselves. The food was VERY spicy but the corn bread was great. We were charged an additional $16 for a few more pieces. We asked for butter several times but never got any. We were basically ignored all evening but were still charged a 20% service charge. Very disappointing and even when we asked about bill total and lack of service we were told that that is just how they do things there. read more

Terrible experience. Our Cajun Boil reservation was for 7:30pm (we were told to arrive and check in by 7:15pm which we did), but we did not receive our food until 8:45pm- an hour and 15 minutes later! Typically with boils, guests sit around the boiling pot and the host explains the boil at the reservation time (7:30pm), and typically the host removes the boiled goods after the explanation (about 15 minutes) and guests get seated at their tables as the food is brought to them. The host/owner had many opportunities to explain the delay but did not do so. Guests patiently waited and waited for 1 hour sitting around the pot. I approached the host around 8:15pm to ask why the boil isn't ready and I received some lame excuse about the 5:30pm reservation having been full and that they are behind schedule. The food did not make up for the poor service- it was salty and not flavorful. It I've had Cajun boils before and it's an embarrassment to Southerners to call this a Cajun boil. The cornbread was good. We all make mistakes, but the fact that the hosts did not once acknowledge the significant delay, provide a status update for when we will be served, or express an apology for the delay was quite frustrating. read more