Look, this should not be a five star review. I was in Morty's for all of maybe 10 minutes. But in that time, I had my first ever Wisconsin sweet brandy old fashioned in Wisconsin and on top of that the bartender saved my night with some good old-fashioned empathy and barroom advice. It's a long and convoluted story, but I was with my minor child who was on the verge of a panic attack and needed to sit down somewhere, we were caught in a thunderstorm, and it felt like everything in town was closed. Probably because it was. Bayfield isn't exactly a late night town... nor does Uber or Lyft function out this way, despite the respective apps claiming otherwise. Morty's was close by. It was open. And I remembered that in Wisconsin not only can minor's sit at the bar, if they are with their legal parent they can even have a drink. Man, Wisconsin is the best! But the kid just wanted a soda, and I could have used a drink. So an old fashioned for me and a Coke for the kid. I shared our story with the bartender, and she offered some sage guidance. In a few minutes my wife arrived with the car to bring us back to our cabin. But let's hear it for the good old fashioned bar that provides both literal and figurative shelter from the storm. Wish I could have stayed longer, but even in my short time it left an indelible impression. read more

Pretty decent bar food! Came here for lunch on our way out of town. Great bar food - had the fish tacos and they were okay. I ended up taking them out of the tortilla because the tortilla was dry. I probably would have had a better burger or wings. Great service, great vibes. read more

Morty's Pub - Fish tacos - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

They could have been giving away free beer and I'd likely still give a bad review. The mean woman behind the bar was clearly having a tough day. She could not be coaxed into communicating in full sentences, and at times literally just stared at us when I tried to communicate with her. The two stars are because the fish was actually tasty. But I wouldn't go back. read more

Small pub on Main Street. We were just going to go in for a beer and then go down the street for fish. They had a great fish fry here so we stayed to eat. We were not disappointed. The fish and fries were very tasty. We also had one dinner with tots. read more

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It's a pub...with the most delicious fresh local fish fry. Not overly battered fish, good amount (I had more fish than fries), relaxed atmosphere (families eating here). Great service from Crystal! read more

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Went in on a Monday afternoon and had some great drinks, some amazing appetizers and fabulous service! I think the service was much better than expected and our server went over and above to recommend some great beers and wonderful appetizers. He was a great in giving recommendations & stuff to do around town. read more

Morty's Pub - Apfelhaus - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Many great menu options. I had the Fish Fingers and I was surprised at the quality & freshness of the fish. These aren't your normal "fish n chips" - this was more like little breaded & fried filets - they were great. Our server was awesome and so friendly. The place was very clean and in great condition. Bayfield is such a pretty & quaint town. read more

Morty's Pub - Fish Fingers and fries - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

The tacos I had were very good, my wife had the Mushroom & Swiss, she said the burger was really good. We sat at the bar and the service was great. It wasn't too loud for lunch, we could carry on conversation without any problem. I would recommend Morty's if you're looking for bar food. read more

Morty's Pub - Tacos - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

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Crystal the server is not very nice very pushy. We ended up not eating there because of her attitude.

Like everywhere else in town white fish sandwich is there go to sandwich. But the burgers and everything else is very good. You have to try the tater tots they are nice and crispy. The staff was very attentive even when during the week they didn't have waitresses you just order at the bar and they bring your order to your table. On Saturday night they had live music,which was nice. Another plus is there open later than anything else in town. read more

Worst dining experience I've ever had. We had 5 meals. 2 chicken strip meals, 2 burgers and a fish taco meal, one pop, and one white claw. The server asked us if we wanted fries or tots with each meal ordered so we assumed they came with the meal because that's the way the option was presented so we all got fries. I also ordered crab rangoons. They were burnt so I asked for some that weren't as well done, and this is what they brought me. The chicken strips were very well done also. The burgers were ok. 3 of the 5 meals weren't eaten and I had to go across the street and order a couple pizzas. The fries were cold and not even salted. The fish tacos each consisted of two battered chunks of fish with coleslaw and banana peppers under them. The fish itself was good so I ate some of that out of one taco, but left the rest as it just wasn't a good combo. I then was handed a bill for 92.90 with the Rangoons being deducted. They charged us 10$ for all of the fries. I asked to speak to the supervisor. When I approached her she asked me what I wanted. I then explained to her about the extra charge for fries not being explained and then reiterated my frustration over the Rangoons they couldn't get right. I didn't even mention the chicken or the fact that 3 meals went back into the garbage. I was told the Rangoons weren't burnt, that I messed with the wrong bartender cause she's not the nice one and that I could pay the bill and get out. read more

Morty's Pub - Crab Rangoons after I sent them back and requested some that were less done. - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

We had a great time Friday and Saturday during Apple Fest! The bag pipe players came in and they were great! Additionally, they had a live band on Friday who was also great. But the best part was watching the Gophers beat UCLA on there big screen TV!!! read more

We stopped in on a whim For a drink after a long day on the lake. Service was wonderful. I have no complaints. Tables were 6 feet apart. Music was good and if you want to sit outside, they offer to-go drinks and food. We DID NOT eat so this review is simply based off of beer selection, environment and service. All were well worth the stop! read more

Morty's Pub - To-go cooler - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

What went well? Everything went well. We dropped in for lunch September 26th and found it to be darned friendly and quick to greet and serve us seated at the bar. Our bartender was perfectly attentive, not too much, not too little. Our foods were outstanding. My Lake Superior fish sandwich was huge and fried to perfection. The French Fries spot on crispy and my wife's tater tots were as good as they can be. She too had a great sandwich, a chicken sandwich. They sure know how to guarantee no one walks away hungry. Large portions of such delicious food delivered not too fast, not too slowly. A dining stop well worth the time. Gourmet? Not no but hell no. Delicious? Not yes but hell yes. (we were not looking for "fine" dining) We will stop in there again on our next visit to Bayfield. read more

We grabbed a late dinner after the apostle island cruise. A nice surprise! Crispy tots and fish tacos were delicious. We ordered an order of cheese curds - a loaded basket for our group. Our bartender was sweet and on top of everything we needed. A fun vibe. read more

We stopped in on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was busy. There were only 2 servers and one bar tender. We sat for 5 minutes and received menus then waited 30 min before flagging down a waitress to order drinks and food. After another 30 min I went up to the bar to ask for our drinks. The food arrived 10 mins later and it was greasy and not worth the cost. The veggie burger only came with lettuce and pickles. We were very patient and not in a rush but after sitting so long we felt blatantly ignored. The servers were clearly very busy. I would not recommend going here. Worth waiting for any other restaurant in town. read more

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Always good here. Great staff. I would like to point out Yelp has your hours wrong. 11am to 11pm everyday.

Your local neighborhood pub. Great beer selection and decent pub food. We had a bacon cheeseburger and a basic hamburger, patty's are fresh and tasty (Forgot to take pictures of the food, We were hungry ). Bayfield selection on a Sunday evening is limited but Morty's felt like a great stop for any day! read more

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Food was great!! Our server was on top of everything! Lots of people but nobody was real loud it was a great experience. read more

Morty's Pub - fish tacos and fries - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

This has been a place I always go to when in Bayfield. I went there a few times this past weekend. All was good there. The bartenders (Taylor is the only name I know), were outstanding. I hope whoever buys this place, is smart enough to retain these exceptional employees. Rob G read more

Hate that their first review will be a sub par one but it is what it is. Lunch review only - I am sure it's a great bar but the burger was bad and I was not the only one who thought so in or party. Patty had a precooked taste like it had been started then stored somewhere until ordering, bun was a white bun, cheese was cheese but that was it. Only redeeming quality to the lunch was the kettle chips. Will say the service was solid for a lazy empty Friday afternoon. read more

I visited during Apple Fest and there were only three things on offer - Apple Brats, beer and lip balm. Basically, those are the three things I need during any trip to Apple Fest so I was well-pleased. I'll be honest, the Apple Brat was "ok" but the beer was cold and reasonably priced. And who doesn't want commemorative Apple Fest lip balm, emblazoned with "Mort's Pub" at a mere $1.25? Great for gifts! Mort's delivers solid food, at solid prices - I wouldn't claim it's the best in town but it's not the worst. read more

Nice bar restaurant, 5.50 for Moscow mule that tastes delicious, oh you betcha! :) Nice wait staff and a nice bar with bar food and tvs. (We ate elsewhere prior, so I cannot review on the food.) read more

First time in the area. We liked the menu and decided to have lunch there. Very yummy food. I enjoyed my fish tacos. I liked that the fish wasn't battered or breaded to death. I could still taste the fish. Friendly service. read more

So happy we discovered such a nice bar while visiting the area. This place reminded me a lot of Whiteys in Stillwater for some reason and that is a good thing. If i lived locally I would be a regular. They have a nice selection of top shelf liquor and decent taps. The service was great and they have a jukebox. They have very comfortable bar stools and nice round top tables. read more

Morty's Pub - Taps - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Our waitress took a long time for her to even get a drink order. She took a VERY long time to get the checks and she never came to check on how it was or ask us for another drink. But while the service was poor, the burgers where fantastic! We also ordered the white fish and it had an awful lot of skin on it that made it taste fishy. The part that upset us the most was the time we spent waiting with nothing on the table waiting for the check. Note to mention the bar was full and they had 2 waitresses. I understand you are short handed but we felt unimportant. read more

Cute stop along the way to our walk through Bayfield to the waterfront. Good selection of beer and burgers. Service was friendly and burgers were decent. Homemade potato chips were a nice bonus. They have a pool table in back stay and a juke box too. Establishment was clean and spacey. Menu is typical bar food, with a few voices including fish tacos, burgers, chicken, and similar items. The prices are between $7-15 for a full meal. If you are craving a scent burger and want to catch a sporting event on tv and grab a spot to sit and grab a beer Mortys is s good choice. read more

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Stopped by here during our visit to Bayfield. Wasn't expecting much but got exactly what we were craving - tasty fried fish, beer, and yes, fried twinkie's. We even got a chance to talk about hockey since 2018 was the year for the Washington Capitals. Go Caps. read more

Nice place, no waiting, cold beer, it was yellow my wife's was brown. Just making fun of the white bun and cheese was cheese nut job. read more

Morty's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

Hmmm where do I start? We walked in late and hungry after a show at the Big Top. The place was busy, all the tables were taken. One was free but littered with dirty glasses and dishes. A few spots were open at the bar so we sat down and asked for menus. You could tell right away the bartender was flustered. She took our drink order and disappeared. Another person appeared and asked if we wanted food. We said yes and she wrote down our order. She then asked if we wanted drinks. Ours had not yet arrived. My husband explained that the other woman was getting them. It was taking a long time. The one who wrote down our order said....then you give her your order. I didn't know what this actually meant until later. I thought it meant then she will bring your drinks. The bartender eventually returned with our drinks. A while later she asked if we had ordered food. She knew we came in to eat and wanted to be sure we ordered before they closed the kitchen. Well. The kitchen was closing and we had no food. I think she was checking on that because there was a kitchen powwow going on. She came back and very aggressively told me I had not ordered. I said...she asked me what I wanted, I told her and she wrote it down. Isn't that ordering? Another powwow. #2 comes over and says....I told you to order from her. Ahhh I see. This is all my fault. I'm familiar with what's happening now.... However they redeemed themselves because everyone became very very nice. I asked if it was too late and they said they would bring whatever we wanted. Food was out in about 10 minutes. They didn't accept responsibility for the snafu that is what upsets me. Whitefish basket was good and worth the trouble. read more

Nice bar. Sit at bar or tables. WhiteFish tacos and basket were very good. Other than no A/C and cash only, it was good. We were there in the evening for just one drink and dinner over Labor Day weekend. read more

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The only place in Bayfield that serves dinner past 9 p.m Reasonably priced, great beer selection, food and service. A great place to land after a day of hiking and boating. read more

Morty's Pub - Patty Melt Thursday special - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

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Stopped for late lunch. Burgers and cheese curds were delicious, and wife said veggie burger was the best she's ever had. Staff was super accomodating and gave us some great touring information. read more

Decent food, bartender was nice, answered our questions about the town. Great place for drinks

Their fish fry was the best my husband and I have ever had! And that's with my husband growing up in Wisconsin and I have lived here over 15 years. They served homemade chips which were lightly salted, crunchy, and not greasy. read more

Morty's Pub - Fish fry = delicious - Pubs Near Me - Bayfield, Wisconsin

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Excellent juicy burgers and ice cold craft beers! Casual with art deco touches and ornate wood details. Super friendly staff!!!

Chicken and waffles are amazing! Best chicken, juicy and tasty! Great ambiance and service. Will return again when we're back in town.

If you are looking for fantastic burgers and great fried appetizers this is the place to go. We thoroughly enjoyed our burgers, homemade chips, fried pickles, and cheese curds. Good old-fashioned bar. My youngest and I enjoyed our game of pool also. read more

We stop at Morty's every single year on our annual Bayfield trip. The place is always clean, the employees are always friendly, the food is always good. If you are an elitist princess from Milwaukee or Minneapolis it may not be fancy enough for you, For the other 99% of us, Morty's is fantastic! read more

My girl friends and I decided to do a little bar hopping after our camping trip and this was definitely our favorite bar. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. They served food past 10 and their drink prices were good. If I'm ever back in Bayfield I will definitely be returning to morty's! read more