5 Star's! First star - Ambiance, front room, back room, up at the bar, or on the back porch. Manny's feels like a modern cabin framing and showcasing the heart of the northern woods. It's welcoming, cozy, well appointed, and a space to relax in. And once you've completed your meal on a hot summer night, you can s read more

Great food and service. Nice outdoor seating area, had about 4 tables actually outside that serves the indoor menu. Great band playing. Entrees and dessert torte was delicious. read more

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Second time eating from the backyard food truck, and we're glad we gave it another shot! What a difference a year makes! Seems like they revamped part of the outdoor food menu, and it paid off. The sofrito chicken bowl was delicious! Will be back next year! read more

I haven't returned to the indoor restaurant because their downgraded menu remains unimpressive; however, I decided to try "Manny's backyard" outdoor patio because it is dog-friendly and I had my dog on the boat with me. The coconut shrimp and walleye bites were excellent, and the korean wings were good. The "smash burger" was okay--not actually cooked as a smash burger. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the outdoor space, but it is good the food is essentially to-go because the staff preparing the orders are intentionally incompetent and do not want to get you anything (and literally seemed/pretended(?) not know what mayonnaise was). read more

You can do better. Amazing grounds and building but that's where it ends. I have come here year after year like a fool this is my last time. To start I asked about prosecco on wine list for $14. I said is that a bottle . Server said yes. I said I take one then. She came back and said it supposed to be $41. That's fine but then the comment if you ordered it without asking you would have been charged $41 and had to paid it. Really!!! Then I ordered a bottle of Moet and the server brought us regular wine glasses. I asked can we get champagne glasses and she brought them. Also the champagne came out cool not cold. So I asked what temperature and the fridge was supposedly 55 which not sure seemed warmer'. Even 55 is is a little warm for non vintage champagne. Should be 43 to 48. I want into the bar and ask for ice for my champagne as it was 89 degree out. Bartender was nice at first but I did comment about champagne temperature and got an eye roll, nice. The lobster ravioli is unique it's a flat piece of pasta over the ingredients. Also I ordered the broiled cod. 3 small pieces. Which whatever but person next to me order it and he received 3 giant pieces of cod . On purpose, not sure. This is only my 5th one star review out of 145 reviews for reference. read more

Manny's Parkside - Wine and dinner - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

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I really believe that Manny's Parkside is in a beautiful setting and that the facility has the potential to be fantastic, however, my last experience was not too hot. For starters they didn't have wine left and poured a sip of wine into a glass. Next time just toss the bottle. I also ordered the Margarita pizza and when It came out I felt like something was off. I realized it was missing something. It didn't have any cheese, just bread and sauce. The bathroom also had no toilet paper. Tragic. Otherwise great place, keep working on it. read more

We recently went to the outdoor area that has a nice bar and food truck, plenty of room and good area for the kids. We were excited to try the "Smash Burgers ". What a huge disappointment. What is served is a pre-formed frozen burger patty, not smashed on the flat top. Thick frozen type burger patty. Total waste of money. Get it together please. Fresh smashed beef is what you expect. Don't call it a smash burger. It's not! read more

This place was very nice-- the ambiance and food was solid. However, one note would be to make sure both the waiter/hostess/food runner knows what steak is what, etc. before they serve at the table. It was a little strange/awkward when the waitress and the food runner (?) were deliberating what steak was what/being snippy with another. I understand that it is hard to catch one another before the food comes out, but better communication and a better system would be helpful! Or, just have the waiter bring it out. There was also a strange comment made when our waiter said "Just make sure no one looks like a deer in the headlights." I'm sure they were joking, but a little strange. We also asked about ice cream drinks, no big deal that they didn't have them, but the waiter goes "Those are a dying commodity". They were kind of a buzzkill/made weird comments that did not come off as witty... I understand that everyone has different humor/we all have off days, but overall, our waiter made strange jokes. Watching our waiter be like that for 400 dollars was not ideal.... unfortunately will not be back. read more

Manny's was a hit! They had outdoor seating, yard games, and a sand volleyball court. They had plenty of drink options (including delicious mocktails for me, as a pregnant lady). My husband had the steak w/mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was awesome. I wish I had eaten his dish! The chicken piccata was good, but the steak was no joke. Wait staff was awesome! We had a large group of about 22 as we were with a bachelor/ette party and the staff was superb. Definitely come check them out for a good time! read more

Really really awful sub par food. The most ridiculous calamari ever the size of pennys!! Drinks weak and very overpriced. I had a rotten lime so I went back for a better slice -- got an equally bad (maybe worse)one. See photos. Go ahead and charge big city or tourist drink prices but have *quality* Will never go back! read more

Manny's Parkside - Skewer in the replacement lime (just as bad if not worse)! - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

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The Service was good. Love the ambiance of the outdoors and a beautiful day. You can see the lake. Everything was green and lush. Our drinks were delicious. Mai tai was very strong. Almost too much. The food was teeter on good and bad. I myself had the walleye bites. They were not eatable, no taste and like biting into shoe leather. I wish I would have taken them back to the food truck. It's a weird food distribution. You order by scanning a QR code then pick up the order when ready. Hard to make a complaint and I hate complaining about good I ordered. But I warn you not to try the walleye bits. The paninis were not bad according to my friends. And I did like the truffle fries. We will stop by for drinks again but will eat somewheres else for sure. The prices are not cheap for what is served. The best thing is the ambiance. Wish I liked the food better. Disappointed. read more

Manny's Parkside - Mai tai and elderberry spritz - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

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We sat outside and the service was almost nonexistent. You are required to order online from your table and pickup yourself. We ordered one can of beer, and two glasses of wine ( served in small plastic cups) which cost $36.25. The burgers we ordered were not made fresh and served barely warm. The same with the fries. The only thing made fresh was the cheese curds, not bad. All in all it was a disappointing meal, and I wouldn't go back. The ambience was great, with a lake view. read more

Beautiful outdoor dining area with a front row water view! Plus the food is fantastic especially for such a small town. If you're into modern eats, you won't regret stopping here. They have lake concerts for free in the summer. Food - loved the numerous vegetarian dishes on the menu. Unfortunately they were out the ones I wanted (hummus and veggie burger). I ended up ordering a roasted tomato bisque which was so tasty. Hubby ordered a pulled pork sandwich and said the meat was so tender and juicy. Service- bit spotty as there was only one server for the entire outdoor dining area. She was a little stressed out when we arrived partly due to the lunch crowd and also running out of food on the menu. Verdict - this is such a rare find for a small lake town that offers modern eats. Definitely recommend stopping for lunch, enjoy their outdoor area and lake view! read more

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When this place first opened I was so impressed. Service and food were top notch. Not your typical Northwoods Wisconsin fair and everything was prepared perfectly with what seemed like fresh ingredients. Loved it. Been back an addition 3-4 times. Each experience in the dining room has been less and less impressive. This last time was probably our last time. Our server didn't seem to like to talk. Other than taking our order she would come and go from our table as if she was trying to say as little as possible. When she brought food it was a quick hit and run. No time to order additional drinks , etc. The food seemed tired. Not sure if the original chef left or the passion has faded. I will say it was 5:30 when we got there, on a rainy day. So maybe the experience would have been different if we were able to sit outside in the back where the fun seems to be ? For the price, I expect a little more than an average experience. read more

Food, service, and ambience was great. The kids LOVED the play area and we loved the patio and bar. Unfortunately, the Wisconsin Old Fashioned was NOT good. It was a pre-made mix; garnished with just a slice of orange. Very disappointing because I came all the way from Tennessee to enjoy this drink. read more

I made reservations for myself and a friend from Hayward. Having been to the supper clubs in Hayward a relish tray was ALWAYS a part of the experience for us both. As I was reading reviews I saw they had discontinued their relish tray so just because of that I cancelled the reservation. SUPPER CLUBS! Don't even begin to call yourself a supper club without a relish tray even if it's just some cheese spread and crackers. I've found that in this whole area the supper clubs that used to serve a relish tray are no longer. It's part of history, check out Haywards supper clubs! Always highly rated and almost all serve a relish tray. I hear this complaint from a lot of people. I'm sure no one will change and that's too bad. read more

The worst dinner I've ever had. Main dish was inedible. Caesar dressing on salad tasted off. When I complained, the waitress told me my complaint was excessive. This place used to be good. Clearly has gone downhill. Will never go back. read more

On a recent visit at 8:30pm, we attempted to request cocktails on the patio (as the backyard was closed). The hostess REFUSED to serve us because we were not dining. She was extremely rude and unprofessional to all of us. She even went so far as justifying her decision to nearby patrons. It left a totally negative vibe!! Not sure we'll be returning:( read more

Huge open yard full of fun games for kids and grownups alike. Kids everywhere having a blast. Great live band, great bar to have a drink while you listen and relax, good food if you need a bite. Manny's was absolutely the perfect summer vibe. 100% made our vacation awesome. read more

Food truck has some good food. Walleye bites were really good. Fantastic patio and outdoor area for adults and kids . Right off the lake. Loved the sand volleyball area. Drinks were good. Everything is a little overpriced though. Staff was friendly. read more

We had a reservation and were seated on time. Drinks were made well, and we ordered sourdough focaccia, cheese curds, and the smoked onion dip. The focaccia was fantastic and I enjoyed the giardiniera as well. Although the smoked onion dip was a bit sweet for my taste, it had a deep flavor. Cheese curds were perfect and were squeaky to my liking. Ordered pistachio walleye for my main course and it was the most tender and juicy piece of walleye I've had before. The thickness of the crust was just right and herbs complimented the fresh fish well. Lemon wine sauce was a great touch and not too overpowering. To top it off, the portion was literally a half of a walleye. This is a must visit Up North. read more

First time trying this place out. overall great vibes with solid food. Walking in the atmosphere is comfortable and rustic (vintage north woods vibes). Our waitress was very nice. We started off with the cheese curds which were very good. The Caesar said was solid and had a nice tang. The brisket Mac and cheese was great. The presentation was a little crowded but tasted great. Going out back is where the real magic happens. Lots of yard games to chose from (beach volleyball, cornhole etc) on a very well manicured lawn. Overall fun place to hang out but can also be a solid sit down restaurant as well. read more

Food truck items were pricey and cooked poorly. $35 for grouper bites that were chewy and ok cheese curds. When we tried to order at bar instead of QR code, we got snide comments and attitude from one of bar tenders. Sad because venue is lovely. read more

Great newly remodeled place. Loved new vibe. Cross between northwoods and higher end city place. Outside grounds are park like! Beautiful with outdoor seating,bar and live bandshell. Food was equally great. Great selection and change of pace over typical northwoods menu. Next to park with docking as well. read more

Manny's Parkside - Pesto pasta - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

The smoked meatloaf was so delicious and the service was excellent- we had a party of 15 and they did a great job read more

Manny's Parkside - The smoked meatloaf was so delicious and the service was great. - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

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We were looking for a place to have a drink and a snack on a Friday afternoon and stopped in the backyard here. We have been to the inside restaurant a couple of times (although it's been a year or two) and figured it was a solid choice. The covered bar in back was nice and had a really good vibe. There is a stage and permanent food truck that you can order from. Doing a quick look for a snack on the food truck menu and we were a bit disappointed. I understand they have limitations running from a food truck but it felt like it was fries and chicken options with a dusting of calamari for apps. The chips and dip are probably the highlight of options. I couldn't place my finger on it but it felt like they are missing something to round out the options almost like the options were boxed into a corner. Bang bang sauce with fried shrimp..maybe some Bratwurst bites with wisconsin cheese cup? They need some red meat shrimp or something. We didn't order any food and stuck with cocktails. Service- our initial bartender was very friendly and attentive. Additional bartenders arrived in preparation for the pre dinner crowd. The bartenders were friendly however were not very attentive. They seemed to have selective sight lines. They would almost look at our empty glasses but not make eye contact to realize they needed their first refresher even though we pushed them to the edge of the bar. We sat for about 12 minutes without drinks (we timed it accidentally cause we were looking for other places to go that weren't quite open yet). Finally after multiple bartenders grabbing things from under the bar in front of us and not refreshing our drinks a bartender working the other side of the bar came down to our side and asked if we wanted something else. The back wasn't all that busy and they had more than enough staff (everyone was trying on wigs that were apparently a thing that day). We eventually left and went elsewhere. Would I come back for drinks if I was in the area sure. But I would temper my expectations if I decided to so so. read more

Great, friendly service!! Amazing food with a wonderful atmosphere. I wish my backyard looked like this!!!! read more

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We absolutely loved this place. The whole outside is so amazing. There is so much to do and it is a ton of fun. We got to listen to live music which was a blast. I ordered a flat bread which was good but way too expensive. Service was lovely. read more

The food wasn't great, the service was less than decent, and the food prices weren't comparable to the portions we received. The atmosphere was nice and we had a reservation, so we were sat promptly. Thats the reason for 3 stars, but other than that, it was just ok. read more

The food is just okay. I've never had had a great meal or drink there yet. The atmosphere is nice.

New chef again, wants to change it up. Got rid of my favorite salad of theirs - cobb salad. Previously got rid of my favorite sandwich - a chicken w/ sweet and spicy chili sauce. Soups are still too salty, always have been, and iced teas are $3 per pour - no refills. $6 for my 2 iced teas with my lame caesar salad just made the experience even worse. Anchovies were in strips, not chopped up. Yuk. I think a bread round is supposed to come with salads. Have had at least 10 salads since they opened and received once. Beautiful outdoors, nice enough indoors but food is not consistent or great. Come for the outdoor atmosphere and socialization, stay for the drinks and patio food truck and avoid the inside of the restaurant. read more

We went to Manny's Parkside for Easter brunch. You will not find a better brunch anywhere in a hundred miles. It was beautifully presented and delicious. The owner said they plan on doing a Mother's Day brunch. The inside of the restaurant is updated with nod to the Northwoods without being overdone. read more

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We were so excited to try the new place in town. Let me start with that the exterior bar and interior have a very cool vibe. Impressive. We had a party of 6. Food was such a disappointment. Fried chicken sandwich was burned. Bun was hard and dried out. We sent it back. Salmon was also over cooked and crunchy. Flavorless. Onion petals were good. Cheese curds had a dry batter, pass on these. I am so sad that all of our meals were so bad. We really wanted to love this place. Got the bill and looked it over. We were charged for items that were not ordered/received. Manager took them off but not very apologetic. Try at your own risk. We warned you. read more

Enjoyed our first visit to Manny's Parkside. I started with the 'Wisconsin" Old Fashioned. She had the Walleye with a bowl of White Chili and I had the Atlantic Salmon with a Ceasar salad. Marley made our dining experience enjoyable. Tom, it was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for being so gracious with your time. Everything was top notch, from the text confirmation with our reservation to the service, hospitality, and presentation. Everything was delicious. read more

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We had a great experience at this new restaurant in Manitowish Waters. They are expanding the restaurant to include a Live entertainment stage, additional outside seating area and promenade so if you are seated in the outside patio area, you may hear this in the background (4 PM to 5 PM); but, it's no big deal as they are working on the expansion and improvement of this awesome restaurant. If you're seated inside near the bar area, it is a bit louder due to the bar and the crowds as this is what happens in a popular restaurant with patrons having a good time. I would recommend the patio area as it is just a bit quieter. We had the fried onion petals as an appetizer and they were excellent. We also have had the chicken piccata and it was good; but, we expected it to be pounded a bit thinner. Two in our dinner party had the pan roasted Atlantic salmon served with rice pelaf and they were tasty. I had the Friday fish fry with a walleye and it was good as well. Our portions were all very generous so we had four to-go's which will be tasty lunches today. Our server Marley was very friendly, welcoming, accommodating, fast, efficient and knowledgeable. This restaurant is very busy especially in season so we recommend trying to make reservations right at 4 PM (or outside their peak hours) before the onslaught happens. read more

Manny's Parkside - Expansion - American Near Me - Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

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The ambience is out of place with Manitowish Waters - huge hardscape and no integration into the surroundings. This may appeal to people from some city somewhere who is being "sold" the Northwoods as a Disney ride, but it has no authenticity. Servers were charming and attentive. Food was tasteless and of poor quality especially for the price. I think the baseline cost and build out is pushing the price while the quality and charm are just not there. I had looked forward to a meal there and I was disappointed. read more

When this opened it was a solid 5*. - great menu, great food and great service. Our last 3 visits have been sub par at best. They have greatly reduced the menu from the original but that's understandable (even though they removed many favorites). Problem on last 2 visits has been persistently out of several menu items (revolving - different ones different days). Food has not been consistent and on our last visit - more than an hour fifteen minutes wait after we ordered our food. At the hour mark waiter said it was coming up. We were hoping for a change but it's looking like it's entered eternal restaurant hell. Love the ambiance and was truly hoping for a better story but chance after chance has been given and it may be time to not come again. read more

Great atmosphere - would have been even better if the weather cooperated better...Presentation, flavors, offerings of food all top-notch. Almost gave them 4 stars due to our lack-luster service until I watched other servers and saw it was just our server who was not excellent. Everyone else was hustling and attentive to guests' needs. We hope to get one of them the next time we come in. read more

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This restaurant is a nice place for an evening out. Good food, solid drinks and in the summer , you have an outdoor patio that is fantastic . Good bands, and immaculate grounds make for a very enjoyable night. read more

My friend and I had there Chicken Sandwich lunch menu stated what seasoning they used which I have cooked with myself it was very hot as being spicey it should have come with a warning I can handle some degree of hot I'm not a wimp but this was over the top both my friend and I should of send it back. Service was good, ambiance nice. read more