Craftsman has amazing northwoods ambience and is conveniently located in downtown Eagle River, but…read morethe diverse menu of upscale tavern fare, high food quality and great service would garner high praise in any setting. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and accommodate both small and large groups. The well equipped bar also has some innovative cocktails (served with a signature steal spike) and large selection of beers. Our kids love it too because they have a great game area. I like their signature old fashion and Margherita, and I especially like their mint smash burger (no mint in it!) and various tacos, and they also serve a great fish fry. Make sure to grab a complimentary chocolate mint served as you exit the spotless bathrooms.

We keep trying .. have been here a half dozen times as we are local. But we are out…read more A few weeks back we entered a bit before 7pm The look on the greeters face was like "oh not more people" .. but there were only 3 active tables with one other finished. Turned out sour lady was also the server. Very unwelcoming The food was so bad I sent it back. The "smothered" pulled pork (the menu's description) had a squirt of sauce and was not hot - not warm even. As my husband was eating I just cancelled. The robotic manager said he wouldn't charge me !! ... seriously I didn't even bite into the sandwich. I joked he could reuse the bun. He offered a dessert. I'm not going to eat a dessert for dinner. I declined. Such a beautiful remodel of an old bar. A shame the food and service just don't hold up.

The Reuben sandwich is delicious! Great customer service, lovely view and they Make a strong Brandy…read moreold fashioned sweet to go with it!

Came in on a busy Labor Day. Fairly busy with the holiday crowd and Brewer game on. Evie our…read moreserver did a phenomenal job, very nice and friendly. Burger and duck wontons were great, beer was ice cold.

I've been frequenting Timbers every Friday for their fish fry for the last 8+ years or so. To me,…read morethey have the best fish fry in the north woods by far, and it proves that you don't have to go to a fancy supper club to get good eats. The ambiance is a typical north woods bar, you can either eat at the bar or sit at one of the tables in their 'dining room' which houses the slot machines, dart board, and a few other games for kids. They have a wide selection of brews on tap, and have a full bar. The thing that I really love about this place is that everyone who works here is extremely nice. You can tell they love what they do, they're proud of where they live, and they have great senses of humor. Just overall great conversationalists. Now to the food, my favorite part: For appetizers, you HAVE to try their jalapeño poppers. They're the best poppers I've ever had. I believe they are coated in potato breading and they have an awesome zing to them. Never had a popper like it and I'll always compare others to the ones at Timbers. For lunch/dinner, their hamburgers are incredible as well. Super juicy smash burgers on a fluffy bun with the best French fries in the world. A perfect pick me up during snowmobile season or on a nice summer day. On Friday, this is THE spot for fish fry. My family and I have tried so many fish fry places over the year trying to find our favorite, and each time we stray we always leave disappointed wishing we would've just got Timbers instead. To me, what makes their fish fry so great is their portions are extremely generous, you get 4 pieces of fish, a handful of fries, two slices of buttered rye bread, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and a lemon wedge. The way their fish is prepared and battered is my favorite. It doesn't have that super thick, almost pancake batter like breading that tastes like a corn dog. Instead it's very lightly breaded so that it's fish forward with a nice crunch. This is just my preference, but to me, it's the best fish fry I've ever had. I genuinely love this place so much, but I must say that it's obviously super crowded and loud during the tourist seasons. If that bothers you, you can always call in a takeout order so don't like that deter you from checking this place out!

Really good pizza and tacos. That's all I have had so far but my wife and I will definitely be…read moreeating there again! Great upnorth bar atmosphere, very good service!

Picked this restaurant for their outdoor seating and location after visiting Pirate's Hideaway with…read morethe kids and friends. It's hard to look for descent restaurants around here and I'd have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. It's on a golf course so the scenery is great and food selection was great too. I had the chicken sandwich, the bread was too thick but the chicken was cooked to perfection. Kids had the Mac and cheese which was on their adult menu but the server recommended the kids sharing due to their large portions. A friend ordered a salad and the greens were fresh and was not smothered in dressing! The usual experience up here is to get fried foods at restaurants as they usually don't have healthy selections but I was very happy with how everything was prepared. Would definitely go again when I'm up here again. Four adults and four kids ate for under $90!

Best bar in the world. Amazing sunset views and great people. A must visit when you're in the areas.read more

Always a must stop on the Eagle River Chain when I'm in town.. Marina offers a chill vibe, great…read moreservice, and spectacular sunsets. Super easy access via boat or car I always can find a seat at the bright sunlit bar. The live music on Thursday nights in the summer or if you are lucky enough to catch an impromptu acoustic set is worth the stop on its own. Their Facebook page is updated frequently with the bands that are playing and their hours of operation too. But do yourself a favor and stop in and grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. P.S. The sweatshirts they sell are probably the most comfortable you will find. Try one on and thank me later. I keep mine in my office at work all year long.

We loved this beer list and the food was delicious--my husband had the jagerschnitzel and I had the…read morebaked cod. This place is a well oiled machine. If I could change one thing -- the seasoning used on the cod was overly yellow and tasted like something you might get at the grocery store with a lot of MSG in it. The fries were also overly seasoned. But the fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce on the schnitzel was divine. Clearly there are some things made in house, and others that are outsourced...

Nice downtown restaurant, friendly service and fair prices. We decided to go there after viewing…read moretheir website which featured German food. Once there we were told that the website is owned by someone else and the new owners couldn't make changes and no German food. Not sure if these new owners are very experienced in food service. Little things like the awkward way they served the food and drinks (hand over the top of the glass) seemed to suggest they're new at this Nonetheless, the food was excellent! Great selection of dishes and tap beer. I'd say give them some time to get things figured out and it'll be a great 5 star restaurant!

We went on a Saturday around 1030am before they opened and there was already people waiting. We…read morewere seated promptly and it is a very small interior so if expect a wait if you don't get there early. THE HYPE IS REAL. Not only do they have the best burgers we have tasted- they have the best fries ever too!!! The fries are homemade and salted to perfection. Burgers all were unique and so delicious. Best burger flavor ever, juicy, meaty, just wow! Bun is great as well. True to to their name- they have amazing pickles !!!! In regular form and fried pickle form. All amazing. Bloody Mary- presentation and toppings wonderful. The mix was very seasoned and very thick. It was not our favorite. I think the only thing that was lacking was there was only one waitress for all the tables and I felt bad she was running around and seemed very new. Might have been an off day. But we didn't mind waiting and enjoying the vibe.

Had lunch here today. Sat at the bar. Bar is cute - very much an up north WI vibe. I ordered the…read moremushroom & Swiss burger with fries, and my husband ordered the patty melt with fries. We were enjoying our drinks and the bartender came out and told us he only had 1 burger left. This was before 1 pm on a Sunday. I looked at the menu and switched to the grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Both meals were great, but...the bite I had of my husband's patty melt was amazing. I need to come back and get a burger. The owner told us 2 Milwaukee DJs were up this weekend and they ended up getting tons of business, hence, they ran out of burgers. I understand how they won best burger a few years ago. May need to also try their Friday fish fry. Check them out!