I have been going to the northwoods for 20+ years. Recently we rolled into watersmeet and the…read moregrocery store in town was closed. We were pretty hungry so we hit the Bear Trap. What the heck this is a supper club on steroids. My son and I were able to be seating at the bar. He had the kids cheeseburger, I had side of Brussels, the beef tip appetizer, and the blue cheese wedge. Wow that wedge salad was amazing- the bacon was perfect, blue cheese great and it had a French dressing sauce as well. I have never had a wedge served that way and it was great. My son's cheeseburger was amazing.They use the left over meat from trimmings. Our server (perhaps owner I should have asked) said they don't want to be a burger place. Well I hear you but that kids burger was amazing. The beef tips were fantastic- great Dijon mustard sauce. It was a great meal! Crowd was up north Chicago style- but man the food is stellar. Make a reservation- this is a gem. I was enjoying it so much I forgot to take pictures!

I went to this place at 8:30. Not too long wait. There was good decorations around the dining area…read moreand best of all there was very fresh and good walleye which pairs very well with the tartar sauce. The fries were perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Would definitely come again!

What a hidden gem in the Northwoods! Can't believe there's an upscale Asian restaurant in this…read moresmall town. Not only the food was delicious but the service and atmosphere were excellent!! I'm Chinese and know what good food tastes like. This hit high marks for me! The tuna salad is massive in portions and could easily feed two adults (the tuna nachos are the same portion size). Pro-tip- ask for dressing on the side so you can take leftovers home without eating soggy salads in the next day. Hubby ordered garlic chicken with rice plus crab cheese wontons. The stir fry was properly cooked in the wok and smelled and tasted incredible. And not drowned in brown sauce!! Kids meals are great too - mine loved the chicken drummies! HIGHLY recommend this restaurant if you want some great Asian food in a nice setting! The prices and portions will make you and your wallet happy!

Look, don't judge me too hard--I was stationed in California for eight long years, and that state…read morecelebrates all kinds of certified organic, gluten-free, sustainably sourced nonsense. But credit where it's due: CA does attract creative newcomers who can sling some seriously excellent cuisine. That said... the Gaslight Tavern up here in Wisconsin is quietly dropping better food than what you'll find on Fisherman's Wharf these days. Yes, I said it. While California is busy charging $48 for a "deconstructed" fish taco with edible flowers and a side of attitude, our fine-fusion spot in the Northwoods is serving up elevated dishes that actually taste like they came from somewhere real -- and you won't need a second mortgage or a safe word to enjoy them. Sometimes the best "California cuisine" is found 2,000 miles away in Wisconsin. Fight me.

The vibes, drinks, and food were good. Our server was rude and rushed us out of there…read more Despite the good food and drinks and an ambiance I didn't mind, service is what ties everything together and that aspect of my experience was horrible. If I was rating on the service alone, it would be one star.

We are from out of town. When we pulled up to the restaurant it was packed so we knew it had to be…read moregood! We walked in, and it was a little hot in there. But, our server was great. Our food did take a while but we didn't mind. The salad was great and my fiancé enjoyed his sandwich! It was a good experience

I've trekked out for the Friday night fish fry a number of times. A little greasy, but damn tasty &…read morealways cooked to perfection. Nice tender & flaky meat with a greasy crunchy coating. I plan to try a 1/2 pound burger on my next visit. They look & smell quite tasty. The staff is always friendly & attentive. the restaurant looks & smells clean & cared for. Tip your bar staff well!

The Cuban sandwich was fantastic! I believe the owner served our group, he was great, didn't catch…read morehis name but just started mixing it up right off the bat. Our friend was wearing an Ohio State shirt!! Fantastic. "Up north" vibe throughout!! We will be back next year no doubt!

Let me start with this, I have been going to Eagle River since I was in grade school, with my buddy…read moreand his parents (40+ years). A lot has changed since then. Somehow, I never was here. The rep and other reviews intrigued me, so away we go. We walked in on a Wednesday, and it was pretty busy! Good sign. I heard all about the horseradish and I had to try it. Greeted, by a fine young man server/bartender, and he was very helpful with what we were looking for. We both got the double smash burger. She had the chips and I got the coleslaw. We both had a Bloody Mary, and I say they are right up there with the best I had. The burger sauce was delicious, the garlic mayo was delicious, and everything was fresh and skillfully made. The coleslaw was excellent and I know this is weird, but I'm a coleslaw fanatic. All the tap beers we had were fresh and tasted so good, it made you want to keep on sippin". Awesome time and experience. Horseradish and Mustard: these two items deserve their own review. Both are sold in house, along with the burger sauce. The server brought us over both with some pretzels. He did warn me, but I never listened to such words of wisdom. Being a horseradish junky, I tried a little fork full on my burger. Well, HELLO! It was good/spicy/hot/and all that. I wanted to try it on the pretzel, to see how it was alone. Took a good chunk and put her on there....took a bite....and ooooh shit....the check engine light came on in my body. I felt like I was being poisoned by toxic mustard gas in WWI. I didn't know whether to cough, puke, gag....I was in the weeds for a good minute. I seen my life flash before me, teleported to the third dimension. I know this sounds like I am a wimp, but I am no such thing. All i can say is, try it for yourself!!! It was a ride I will never forget. The mustard is along the same lines. Kind of like a Chinese mustard. The Bloody Mary was horseradish forward and I tell ya, this is a horseradish junkies paradise. Again, a great time, the Hamm's was the beerefreshing, and I can't wait to go back to the third dimension again. See illustrations for more.

Highly recommend this place! The smash burgers were excellent! We tried the double smash burger and…read moretrashy cuban smash burger loved them both. Potato salad and onion rings were also very good. Wait staff was friendly and setting was warm and inviting.

I rarely give 5 stars....very few places live up to that honor…read more That being said, Backwaters does live up to the 5 star rating. Plenty of parking, out of town a bit so traffic is less. Overlooking the Wisconsin River, a nice location. Some knotty pine interior finishes but not to much to be to woody. We had fish fries, which were excellent. The menu was very ample and varied. One of the owners, Richard, was bartending and was very friendly and accommodating. Many folks patronize the restaurants in town, this place is well worth the few mile drive out of town. A lot bigger than it appears from the outside. Two large rooms with plenty of seating. If you do not try Backwaters, you are missing out!

Never opened No food on menu anymore…read more Currently closed and for sale and has a huge price tag on it I don't think there's ever gonna be any interested buyers

Food is very good and a bit pricey. Menu is confusing. It says all you care to eat; allow extra…read moretime for bake fish. I ordered all you can eat baked fish and was told when I ased for another piece, only the fried fish was AYCE. Why would that make differance. Why not change your damn menu and don't be so rude about it when questioned. Lots of nicer people to eat fish with. See attached menu.

Used to go there every year once we found out how great the pizza was I'd ever had. We drove 3 1/2…read morehours every year for vacation to get the pizza. A favorite secret family recipe from Chicago. They sold the restaurant and the man was training the new owners how to keep making it last year when we came up. When we went back this year for our 45th anniversary and we asked if it was still the same recipe. They said yes. It certainly WAS NOT! It was one of the worst I'd ever had EVER! Not only was the crust horrible, but they must have had a whole can of black olives on it, and mushrooms! Hardly ANY meat! The cheese even had Absolutely NO taste. I took it home and thought I could doctor it up. Couldn't even do that! They said the X owners wife made it, and yes it was the same! It definitely was NOT!

Incredibly cozy spot located in downtown Lake Tomahawk next to the bakery. This spot features a…read morebar, around 4 tables & 4-5 booths, and a very friendly staff. We've come here a few times and decided to stop in again around 8:45 AM, there was just our party, a regular at the bar, and two other tables. I'm sure during peak tourist season this place gets slammed, but we basically had the restaurant to ourselves. We all ended up getting different things, I got the garden burrito sans tomato. It was pretty good, could make use a tad more seasoning though. The sour cream and salsa gave it a little more flavor but it was nothing special. The burrito itself though was cooked perfectly and all of our meals came out super hot and fresh. Next time I'd like to try the fisherman's skillet. Two other people in my party opted for the 3 meat skillet and omelet & both liked it. Portions are very generous here, the price is fair, and the service is good. The Village Cafe is a reliable spot for breakfast if you're in the area or wanting to try something new!

Awesome service and friendly great food especially the pancakes waitresses were very helpful when…read moreordering Daughter has a food allergy and Ashley was very helpful with her concerns .