I can't believe we haven't stopped here before. This place was amazing !!! We had a group of 7…read morearrive on a Saturday around 4pm for a early dinner/late lunch. The bartender was absolutely a gem and so sweet. Kam or Kal ? I know it was with a K. I lagged on writing this review so I forgot her name. I hope we get waited on again by her ! To start- the Bloody Mary- WOW. Absolutely huge and had awesome flavor. They make their own mix and the toppings were delicious. Loaded with deliciousness!!!! 10/10. Everything our party ordered was so amazing. To start - the bacon appetizer was out of this world, the cheese curds were probably the best I've ever had, and onion strings (again the best ever). From the steak, the walleye, sandwiches, pasta, prime rib, salmon, etc .... OUTSTANDING. Super flavorful and some top notch food. We absolutely cannot wait to go back !!!

Good food. New owners are constantly fixing and rebuilding…read moreand refurbishing. They are trying to update and make it look nice. Also, currently working on a new outside area, so summertime can be enjoyed even more. Expect more fun bands, and things outside.

The bar staff was great. Working hard, some even went back to cook because they were SO busy. They…read moreworked their asses off. Food was good. Overall good experience. The bathrooms were disgusting. Slippery slime all over the floor, about 1000 flies buzzing around in the men's room. It was fucking gross. Fix your bathrooms, everything else was great. Oh, and get some TAP beer.

Ended up here because our first choice was closed. Glad it was closed because this place was so…read morephenomenal that we came back that night for dinner! Service was friendly and on point. Atmosphere was your typical small town bar vibe. My husband had the Cuban and said it was the best he has ever had. This place always a fun find for us in Rhinelander.

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

You walk into this place and it just screams Up North Wisconsin. I love their Friday night fish…read morefry. In my opinion, It's one of the best around. And I give them kudos for hosting live bands on weekends during the summer. They have a great back patio for special events and overflow, and they're in a really sweet location, next to a snowmobile trail and river. It's one of my "Go to" places whenever I'm in town.

Classic Northwoods bar: bearskins, mounted fish and lots of waterfowl on the walls. Delicious…read morehomemade pizza and quality cocktails for a fraction of the cost you'd pay in any big city. We will be back! Morgan was a great bartender, too!

Great sandwiches and burgers; perfect place to stop on our drive home from up north. The hand-cut…read morefries were excellent. Friendly service from both our waitress and the bartender, who made a pretty solid Bloody Mary.

Service was good Bacon cheeseburger was well done…read moreAsked for medium Fry's were excellent Please don't overcook the burgers nice little place

My family was impatient but I loved the experience. We came at the same time…read moreAs two large groups. The sign outside says " small kitchen, so be prepared to wait". I thought it was a cute touch but it is for real. Get a drink and enjoy being off path a little and people watch. Wings were $1 each on Thursday's so we got some along with onion rings for an app. They came quicker than the meals. All were tasty. I got a chicken salad, cute plating and enjoyed it. Service was super friendly, free refills on sodas. Happy we tried it.

Wow total amazing pizza , service , and Ambiance , looking over the lake . The roasted peppers all…read moresweet fresh mushrooms Italian sausage and thin crust are the best in a 5 state region. Was here 2 years ago and its only gotten better.

This place is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. The bar is in the middle and has…read moreseating on both sides and the back has many tables, including a stage for a band. We were there in the afternoon but would like to come back when there is some live music. Lots of TV's... Free peanuts too! Bar is well stocked with many beverage choices and the bartender and locals were very friendly. Looks like you can order food from a nearby business and they will deliver.

Just meeting Happy was worth the price of admission. A total gem in the middle of town. All things…read morethat a middle America tavern should be and more!

My husband and I decided to have dinner. Loved the fried chicken wings, wild rice, and French onion…read moresoup. Hubby had chicken and ribs. Great food! Drinks were good too!

The food was so good & the customer service awesome. We will be back for sure. Family friendly &…read morerelaxed atmosphere. .

We absolutely loved this place! My whole dad's side of the family has been coming up to Minocqua…read morefor 70 years and they wanted to make the trip up to watch the Iowa Wisconsin game. We're a rowdy group of 20+ adults plus little kids and they were the only bar around that would take a reservation. They were so kind and accommodating to our massive group! They reserved the side of the bar for us so we could cheer and boo without disturbing the rest of the bar too much. They turned off the music so we could easily hear the game and each other. There was a room off to the side the kids could play ping pong or foosball while the adults hung out. They let you bring in your own food but they also have massive soft pretzels that were super tasty! (We didn't try the pizza but I bet it's great!) To top it all off they have a great selection of beers, mixed drinks and a small but solid wine selection! This place seriously made our family party the best it could possibly be! Thanks so much for being awesome to a big group!

As a bar, Forestry Tap & Axe is pretty average. However, they do have a decent selection of tap…read morebeer featuring local brewers such as Rocky Reef. What really stands out here are the games, including axe throwing, shuffle board, Hammerschlagen (a nail pounding game), darts, pool, ping pong, cribbage, and probably something else that I didn't see. Their shuffle board table is one of the best I've ever played on -- full sized, smooth and fast. It may take a few tries to get the hang of it, but once you get zeroed in it makes for a great game. And, of course, as their name implies, the featured activity is axe throwing. Tossing a dangerous tool, trying to stick it in a wooden wall, and hitting the target for maximum points is harder than it looks. But once you get the technique mastered (even partially) it is incredibly satisfying and a lot of fun. Three stars for the bar, five four the games, four overall.

$3 burger baskets on Saturdays. Fish on Fridays. Good pool table. The place is great.read more

Very good fish fry! I like the fisherman's platter. The cod us very good also. Perch and blugill…read moreare very good!