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.

I am rating them a one for service. We came into their place about 7 PM. The bar was full, but…read moreeveryone had already had food or drinks. There was one big table with about 12 people. We sat there for 20 minutes without anybody acknowledging we were there. Perhaps they were understaffed, but at least offer us some drinks and say hey we'll get you as soon as we can. Then I went to the bar to get some drinks i waited there 10 minutes before someone showed up. Next the bartender never acknowledged me again and proceeded to cash out some tickets. After a total of 30 minutes, we decided to just leave. Our money wasn't good enough for them and we probably won't try to visit again. Plus, they're never open anyway.

OMFG!!! I'm a truck driver. Have been for 24 years now. So I know my wings. I've had wings in so…read moremany different places I've lost count. But I can tell you that if you don't get them here... you'll be missing out on some of the best in the lower 49 and 4 Canuck providences. I had the garlic Parmesan. Most places just drizzle some sauce and call it good. Not here. The wings were just SWIMMING in it. And the sauce? O M G. Perfectly balanced with a hint of butter. I would take a bath in this stuff if I could...it was that good. Don't miss out... homemade chips, Cuban sandwich... all great..... but those wings!!

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

It's a great small town bar with nice staff and customers. The food (liquor) is awesome.read more

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.

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

I went for an early dinner. Party of one. Decided to dine alone in the dining room since the bar…read morewas full of drunkards. Mind you, this is 4:30 on a Monday. Must be nice to be able to get that shnickered in the middle of the day. Anyway, I had the delicious salad bar to start. French dressing was on tap. Nice. Decided on a burger and fries for dinner. Not bad. Not great. My waitress was a young girl who was still in high school. She couldn't have been nicer. She talked to me through the menu. Made small talk with me. She was an absolute delight. I doubt I'll ever stop there again since I was only rolling through the area but I'm glad I stopped to see how the Merrillers spend their days. God bless 'em. I think I heard my friend Danzig on the jukebox while I was there. Of course it could have just been some guy at the bar screaming about his mother. We'll never know.

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.

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.

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. .

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.

Marty is the life of the party! Highly recommend this place, he will make your time valuable and so…read morespecial. Great tap selection and wonderful atmosphere. Pizzas and pretzels for the win!

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

Drinks and broasted chicken were fabulous! Vicki was a one woman show that handled everything with…read moreease! We'll be back!