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.

Hot wing night is 10/10 . Service was very prompt & friendly. Ambiance is true northwoodsread more

Whitman's is a longtime local bar and grill in Hazelhurst. I've been driving by since we purchased…read moreour local property in town 35 years ago. For a variety of reasons, last night was the first time we stopped in for a burger and beer. I'm sure it won't be the last. Orders for food and drinks are placed at the bar. You can eat at the bar or one of several tables just off to the side. Food and drinks are cash only and the kitchen doesn't have the capacity to serve groups larger than six to eight. They have a small but decent selection of tap beer and of course a full bar. The burger I ordered was as good as any I've had at a local bar and grill -- thick, juicy, topped with cheese, onions, mushrooms, and a tasty (though generic) BBQ sauce. An ample amount of fries (skin on) completed the basket. They offer a number of set combinations or you can "build your own" with any of the ingredients they stock in the kitchen. I might not be a regular--I only occasionally indulge in burgers like these--but I'll come back for another, hopefully sooner than 35 years from now.

Right from when you walk in the door you know you belong here! Super friendly staff and other…read morecustomers! I can't remember laughing so hard at the tales being told. It was great and so warm! I had the hunter's chicken sandwich and it was very tasty! Absolutely returning and highly recommend!

Best burger in the North Fun atmosphere with great local…read moreflare. Can't wait to get there for lunch with the guys

Looks a little sketch from the outside. Give it a chance. Excellent food and atmosphere…read more Ok for kids before 7 after it becomes more local bar place. Staff was helpful to get kids food out early. Fun video games, darts and pool available. Incredible selection of burgers. Hand made and FRESH. Staff is crazy friendly and welcoming. This is a must stop if in the area.

Jaime the bar tender was super friendly very welcoming. Ambient was lovely. Good egg rollsread more

The tequila pasta was absolutely AMAZING!!…read more My friends had flatbread pizza and said that was very good too

Everything here is amazing. My sister got the Turkish Kabobs. She said she hasn't had Greek food…read morethis good in 15 years!! We got the red snapper special. It's like eating at at 4* restaurant. Don't pass this place up!!

Best burger I've had in a long time. I had the Western Burger and it was delish. They serve fresh…read morecute fries and they are fantastic. Everything about this place was enjoyable to me. The service is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and the food is awesome. If I lived close by, this would be my burger joint. From the outside it may seem like just a bar and not a place you'd take your family. When you first walk in, it still seems like just a bar, but keep on walking to the back and you will find a nice selection of seating. We took our 3 kiddos and all 5 of us enjoyed our dining experience.

Really a piss poor visit today. How can a place named "burgers" sell freezer burned patties? Big…read moreol' hair fried right into the onion ring. Had 4 orders of fish left at 5pm on a Friday. $22 Walleye just not good. Really slow service for having 4 tables in dining room. Couldnt split a check in half? This place is a joke. So silly, we will laugh about this visit for years.

Visited this place a handful of times in the last year or so and every time we come here the…read moreservice is fast and friendly. It's larger than it looks from the outside with a nice open concept with a u-shaped bar. Significant amount of seating off of the bar as well; both high and low tops. Plenty of TVs always tuned to whatever game might be on, as well as the sound on which I appreciate. We've eaten here a couple of times and been happy with the food. Came here for fish fry on a Friday night and it was packed by 5p. They have a few different options for fish that you can have broiled or fried, along with a variety of potato options. I especially enjoyed the red potatoes. Plentiful portions for the price and the food came out hot and fairly quick. Parking lot is large enough to accommodate the crowds and their sign says they have live music/entertainment every Sunday afternoon/evening. Jukebox, pool table, darts and clean bathrooms.

In the middle of nowhere in Rhinelander, Wisconsin lies a…read morebar in the middle of a dark road its menu on a Friday was an enigma is it only the Friday menu? the fish fry was the main attraction, with your choice of perch or haddock Haddock I chose, with either fries or red potatoes as a side I chose the reds, but I had regret. I should have gotten the fries. the fish fry was good and flaky. the atmosphere was what you'd expect for a town of only a few thousand. Kitchen open until 9 or 10ish. Recommended :)

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

Atmosphere: Nice little pub and grill. No outdoor seating. They are practicing social distancing…read more(yay) so there are maybe 15 seats total in the place right now. Bathroom was clean, and there was a sassy 90% naked man on the wall (I approve). Street parking and alleyway parking available. Service: Our bartender was a goddess, super efficient, and was taking care of the whole place by herself. She was friendly, personable and was wearing a mask. She gets a big thumbs up. (blonde, glasses, didn't catch her name sadly) Food: Great bar food. Deep fried goodness in every bite. I really recommend trying their homemade garlic ranch, it is DELICIOUS. Definitely will be taking our butts back here the next time we visit.

A little tight inside but right on the trail and very nice staff. Will definitely stop againread more

Our first visit today on 'wiener Wednesday'. We each had a $5 hot dog - traditional Chicago for me…read moreand BBQ for my guy (came with onion, bacon & BBQ sauce). Both were delicious! A tiny bit disappointed the bun wasn't poppyseed, but it was good enough as is. We shared sides of sweet potato fries (generous portion) and onion rings. Both were tasty & hot. Topped it off with some drinks & it was a perfect lunch. Our server, Nancy, was friendly & attentive. The place is cute inside - a sizable bar with a small dining room, decked out in typical Northwoods fashion. Check it out!

We have been here twice now and had awesome meals both times. Service can be a little slow but it…read moregets busy and there is one waitress. The food is worth waiting for and the wait time is just what we need to have a real conversation with the company we are with. First time lunch stop was on a Friday fish day and walleye bites were ordered. The report is that they were delicious and were tasted by two in the party. I'm gf and don't care for fish so did not taste. The other party member had wings and said they were excellent along with his side of onion rings. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a gluten free bun. The bun held up well and the sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries was delicious. Second time here my husband had the special of Chicago style hot dogs, I had the steak sandwich on gf bun and the other in our party had the hot beef sandwich. We all enjoyed our meals and look forward to coming back. The food is just downright good for a fair price. Not sure why only one waitress but guessing they only need one for the kitchen to keep pace. There is seating outside but I think it is just used when they have entertainment. Everyone seems to be enjoying their bar seats and restaurant meals.