Great local spot. We stopped for lunch and came back for breakfast. For me to return means the food is very good. I had a smoked salmon and bacon club for lunch. The salmon is delightfully tender and slightly smoky. I also enjoyed the sweet potato fries. For breakfast, they were very busy, so we were happy to be treated so well by the staff. My egg white omelette, they were out of spinach, was still amazing with mushrooms and cheese. My hash browns were crispy as requested, and my pancakes were light and fluffy. My coworker loved his eggs benedict and the breakfast burrito. Extra bonus, the coffee was pretty good too. read more

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Unfortunately they are permanently closed. It's a big loss to the community. They had fantastic food.

Nothing but great things to say. I did take out for 4 breakfasts and the food was outstanding. The waitress (wish I remembered her name) who helped me was a pure gem. It's folks like her that keep us coming back to this wonderful area. Order the fluffy pancakes! read more

Another round of kudos for the evening menus at The New Outdoorsman! Halibut? But of course! Prime rib Saturday? Absolutely! Excellent food prep and service! The wine list could use some work but that will come with time. A great old local establishment revived to new epicurean level of excellence! Add this to your list of new places to discover! read more

What once was a childhood memory was a great experience with my own family this year. When the Outdoorsman closed I was heartbroken a few years ago. Today's visit for breakfast on our way home was the best. Our server Nathan was just amazing in attitude and quick service. It's not easy in Boulder with how difficult it can be to maintain staffing levels. The corned beef and bacon skillet was to die for, kids loved their pancake and my husband enjoyed his breakfast burrito. Thank you for a great memory and once again bringing the Outdoorsman to life. read more

Food was fantastic, the brunch burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Good variety of options on the beer menu. Staff was very friendly and service was great. Nice cozy up north atmosphere. read more

Went for Friday night fish fry September 29 Initial observation: the restaurant was very busy; we arrived at 6:05 pm and told the wait would be 30 minutes. We drive around, got gas, checked out two other restaurants, both of which were also crowded, one fully booked for the evening, the other also with a 30 minute wait. Restaurants in northern Wisconsin serve a tourist population on the lookout for a place to eat, not only because they are hungry but also because the restaurants serve as social gathering oases. First contact: while I walk Odette on a leash, Mike and Ruth enter the restaurant and learn that the wait is now 10 minutes. They are offered seats at a small bar and order three glasses of wine. When I enter at 635, they are at the bar, still waiting for the wines. An early red flag, this delay, that on this evening there is a shortage of experienced help. The salad bar: "that ( salad bar) was gross," Ruth said. "It was hard to reach the back containers. Reaching across the containers, thank goodness I was wearing a long sleeved shirt, otherwise arm hair could have fallen into the cottage cheese." When Mike and Ruth first reached the bar, there was no lettuce. Then a surly teenager showed up and threw a batch of lettuce into the tub in the bar. The lettuce was unevenly cut, some pieces nearly 2/3 the size of a plate. Recommend moving salad bar to a room with no dining tables, and making it a proper salad bar, one worth remembering. Otherwise, I suggest you discontinue this distraction. The meal: we ordered, Mike and I the cod, Ruth the Blue Gill. Mike was critical of blue gill even being offered. "Blue Gill is what a kid holds up at the end of a dock, the first pan fish trophy. It's not a decent thing to serve in a restaurant." I think he had a point. And Ruth did not find it a meal she will order again. "Chewy," she said. "It was like eating gum." The cod? Mike found his 3 piece meal "good." My 2 piece was not so agreeable. It was pleasingly crusty, but inside, the texture was "rubbery." As for the accessories, Mike was irritated that there was no butter on the table. Each of us had a roll with our fish, and on this roll I have 2 criticisms . First, Ruth's roll was very garlicky ... very unpleasant for a person who has a near allergy to garlic. Second, and more significant , my roll and Mike's lacked any garlic aspect. My conclusion? A lack consistency in the preparation of the rolls. Overall, not up It's customary excellent quality. The service: let me describe the experience of the couple already sitting at table when we were first seated. We began to talk about their long wait. They had been waiting for more than an hour for their blue gill and cod meals to arrive . Shortly after reminding the waitress of their situation she reappeared with a tray in front of the hungry couple. After putting a main dish in front of each she was befuddled at the sight of a third dish still on the tray. She had brought our own meals to the wrong table! The verdict: The employees all appear to be honest and, despite the problems I've described, hard working. Likely the issues I've described are a result of a temporary shortage of employees, as on earlier occasion in August, the meal was excellent. Also, look for a guitar player some evenings. read more

We had a very enjoyable New Year Eve at the restaurant. The music was excellent and the food was very good. The food was very good. We had prime ribs by three people. One had scallops that they liked. Another had a chicken dinner that he finished in no time and said it was great. The last in our party had shrimp scampi which liked very much. The service was very good and we started at 5:00 and made it home at 7:00 to watch the Sunday night football game. The appetizers were cheese curds and ahi tuna which were consumed quickly and enjoyed by all. read more

Phyllis is thee best server. Great food. Quaint historical building. Best burgers and breakfasts.

Great burgers and excellent fish fry with a large salad bar. Staff was friendly and prompt.

Great place for breakfast or lunch. Friendly staff and food is good. Would stop here again. Good sized portions

First time since new ownership. We had a great lunch today. Server was very nice and attentive. I had the gyro which had homemade tzatziki sauce and marinated cucumbers. It was delicious. My husband had the prime rib sandwich. It was a big sandwich and also wonderful. We both chose fries and they were freshly cut and fried. The restaurant itself is very clean and cozy! Highly recommended! read more

Great spot for breakfast. One of the best meals we had during our trip throughout the UP and northwoods WI. The space is as expected for the area-- a cool rustic cabin vibe. I walked around and took pictures of all the neat little touches, they were so cool (the stove in one of the dining rooms was particularly lovely). The food is hearty, comfort food fare. Think pancakes, farm fresh eggs, sausage gravy, etc. My husband had the chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs and potatoes. A hearty breakfast! I had the cakes and eggs. The pancakes were nice and fluffy and the eggs were perfectly cooked over easy. We also got the cinnamon roll which was MASSIVE and slathered with thick icing. We each took a couple of bites and it was fantastic but very sweet and filling. Perfect for a sweet treat but be sure to have several people to split it with, ask for a to-go box along with it! Good prices, friendly service and great food. Hihgly recommend! read more

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Food was absolutely delightful. Ambiance was a nice small town feel. The dining room gets a little loud. Service was appropriate and not rushed. read more

Awesome food/ Great service! Nice place for breakfast! Most accommodating! Food and service is always consistent, and fresh! 5 stars! My Service Animal is always welcome! read more

Great breakfasts! Pancakes perfectly done. Scrumptious smoked salmon eggs Benedict with avocado and arugula. Crispy hash browns. Reopened under new ownership earlier this year. Yum! read more

Outdoorsman Restaurant - Smoked Salmon eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

This was always a favorite of my family's and we are so pleased to see that it finally re-opened. The food and service is excellent. There are many choices for Friday Fish fry and it's great for breakfast too! read more

Food was absolutely great, service left a little to be desired. I got hung up on when I tried to place a to go order. When I went in to order I stood there for a while before the order was taken. When I got my order the salad was missing, the extra tarter and dressing were missing. I am not complaining, but be prepared, they are obviously short staffed and going a little crazy. I will be back cause I have never tasted food that good in a very long time. I ordered the fish fry and it was amazing. It was very busy and the wait time was a while cause Boulder does not have many restaurants or workers in their restaurants. So plan on waiting. read more

Food is well prepared and very tasty. Service was good. Very nice rustic interior. I recommend this restaurant.

Great food choices; good drinks in a lovely log building. The town Boulder Junction is also worth visiting; picturesque.

This place is the real deal! They have a vast menu selection and something for everyone.When our food came,we couldn't believe our eyes. Huge portions and the best breakfast we have had in the Nort. Waitress Casey was wonderful.We wish we would have stopped on our last trip!Keep up the good work. read more

Reopened this year. Although food was good (I was in a large group), I glanced through the window to the kitchen on my way to the restaurant and saw a large open sack of dog food and two dog dishes on the kitchen floor, as well as a number of unmopped spills on the floor. I was turned off to see there are pets where customers' food is being prepared. read more

Great place for breakfast or lunch! Delicious salmon Benedict and Club sandwich. Fast service and everything was so fresh and perfectly done. Highly recommend! read more

Had a little wait but not bad. We were seated and got drinks ordered right away. Beautiful place with a great little soup and salad bar . Food was excellent and prices more than fair. I look forward to going back when we return next year. Enjoy!! read more

Stopped in this restaurant on a Wednesday a little after 1. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by Phylls. She was a spitfire from the time we entered till the time we left. So much energy, humor, warmth . . . Loved her. My cousin and I could not decide on the Ruben sandwich or the pulled pork sandwich. So we decided to each order one and split them. We each ordered the sweet potato fries as our included side. When she brought them out, they had split the sandwiches for us. They both were amazing. I love desserts and decided to order the lemon cream cake, but then Phyllis told us about a deep fried raspberry, cheesecake with ice cream, the biggest raspberres, whipped cream and chocolate dessert. She sold us . . . we split the raspberry dessert and took the lemon cream cake home. They both were amazing. When we left, we met the owners, a young couple. They were so wonderful and appreciative of our business. So if you are from the Boulder Junction, surrounding area, or are just in the area visiting, make sure to try them out. You will be glad you did. Help Boulder Junction keep this gem!!! read more

The Outdoorsman is my favorite breakfast restaurant in the Midwest. By far. The food is always local, fresh, and tastes out of this world. Anytime I am in northern Wisconsin, I make it a point to drive up to BJ for some amazing breakfast. You will not be dissapointed read more

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Okay, this is a tough review to write. I mean, I learned to swim and water ski up here as a kid, I love it up here. But there are so many good and not so good things, about The Outdoorsman. The place itself is architecturally wonderful and charming. Inside, the decor is charming. But it needs a good cleaning. It really does. And the seating could be improved, or better yet; don't seat everyone in a clump. Especially when there is ample room throughout. As to the menu, if anyone reading this has any tendencies toward vegetarianism, don't eat here. There are, at best, 3 entrees that are options for you. The remainder of the menu contains numerous game offerings. For example, one evening we ordered a pumpkin soup and the baked veggie lasagna. The soup had no flavor and the veggie lasagna was mostly mushrooms and green peppers with cheese. We were disappointed, especially considering the prices. Despite that, we tried them for a late brunch one Saturday. My guy had a skillet breakfast with eggs, ham, and spuds. It was better than his evening meal. I got the regular french toast with sugar free syrup and I have to say that my spine tends to stiffen when my servers thumbs are all over my breakfast and plate. The sugar free syrup was handed to me; literally, and it was so loaded with fingerprints that the FBI would have had no problem identifying past handlers. And even still, our hopes were that the coffee would be great coffee. Nope, we received bitter, stone cold coffee in one of those white plastic servers that looked like it had been passed around the restaurant all morning. The restaurant hosts and servers are pleasant and seem to want to make your dining experience a nice one, so, if that's the case, as I believe it truly is, read this Yelp review, and consider putting some of it toward constructive change. Please. read more

Restaurants of this caliber in the North Woods are hard to come by- make that impossible to come by. For a Chicago foodie, The Outdoorsman is a shining beacon in a sea of supper clubs. (Not that there's anything wrong with supper clubs... on occasion.) My family has a lake house in the UP and I've spent half my life running around those woods, but now that I'm a little older and food-wiser I find myself breathing a sigh of relief that there is a restaurant around like the Outdoorsman. The food is simply spectacular. The menu choices are varied and sophisticated, and it's hard to narrow it down to just one entree. The chef makes good use of local game and elevates it to a gourmet level. The last time I was there I had the elk, and I'm still raving about it (a year later). The ostrich Wellington appetizer is a must eat, and the crostini with candied walnuts, goat cheese and lavender honey is something I've tried many times to recreate at home. It's just never the same. And the wine list! My lord, don't even get me started on their incredible wine list. It's... well, incredible! There is a perfect pairing for everything on the menu and more. Their breakfasts are also out of this world. Perfect carb load if you're planning on riding the bike trail. This place is so unexpected in its tiny Wisconsin tourist town environment, but if you appreciate fine food you absolutely cannot miss it. read more

After hearing all the rave reviews I was definitely disappointed here. I liked the inside of the place and the location but the food just didn't cut it at all. I had Biscuits & Gravy platter with eggs & sausage, the gravy was just was too thin and really lacked flavor. The biscuits were just so-so as well. Phenomenal sausage links but in the end the gravy just killed the dish. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their grub so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing... Great Service read more

Best breakfast I have ever had hands down at a ma and pop dinner. Rustic atmosphere. Great cup of joe. Excellent down to earth servers. Quit wasting time looking for other perfect breakfast places. This is the place for you. read more

Unique and awesome menu, great food, nice Northwoodsy atmosphere, great service. I've had the occasion to eat there two times this year with friends, the food and service were both very, very good. Would definitely go there again. read more

My friend and I ate breakfast twice and I had dessert once. It was all delicious! Veggie skillet was flavorful and not overly greasy or cheesy. We had a large group and the waitress was phenomenal! Oh and the apple pie is one of the best I've ever eaten, and I've eaten a lot! Great local place with charm and quality. read more

Outdoorsman Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

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Well worth the 1/2 hr drive, the food is excellent and there is a good variety of menu choices. The service is usually very good as well. Our only complaint is the hidden up charge for any toast options other than white or wheat. It won't keep us from stopping in again but it is something to keep in mind. read more

This place is nice and one of few restaurants in Boulder Junction. I've been here twice now but this second time was last weekend during the Musky Days and the first was 2 years ago and both times where great. But this last time was busy as heck as Musky Days draws a crowd but this restaurant isn't nearly as busy as the beer bar. We got in and said 9 people they looked at us shocked then offered the sunroom which was perfect because we had 5 kids with us. Food is great and didn't see anything on the menu over $13 so it's not a budget buster. I enjoyed the outdoorsman sandwich which was full of meat cheese and veggies for $10 with fries but fries where lacking some flavor but in all great. The only issue we had was bathrooms where 1 man/woman so there was a big line for that but luckily there was portable toilets on the streets for the festival. I've never stayed the night here but others say it is very nice. read more

Outdoorsman Restaurant - Outdoorsman sandwich with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

Just had breakfast at Outdoorsman and it was great. Very charming atmosphere, food was good and so was the service.

If you are anywhere close to Boulder Junction you must go to the Outdoorsman. The service and food were excellent!

As a family, we've been eating at the Outdoorsman for the past 30 years during our visits to our summer home in Boulder Jct. After a couple disappointing experiences, the Outdoorsman this year has been excellent. Well-prepared, tasty food with large portions at reasonable prices. Very enjoyable and a Boulder Jct tradition for us. read more

Unfortunately, as my relatives are moving out of Boulder Junction and moving more south of WI, I will probably never visit this restaurant ever again. :\ But we stopped by for lunch and I got me a panfried walleye fish sandwich. The sandwich itself was juicy and massive, and I enjoyed the crinkle cut fries. Excellent service as well. My only complaint I would really issue is that they seem to charge extra for toppings, although the toppings come with the sandwich as the menu advertises. So it was a little high, but I'm not disappointed. Maybe one year I'll visit Boulder again, so I'd love to try their breakfast. read more

Breakfast is definitely the meal of choice here. Service is a little spotty and the place could really use a good cleaning, but breakfast food is very good! read more

My sister and I had lunch here today; good sandwiches arrived quickly. Getting a bill, however, was a chore. It looked like there were only 2 servers and no bussers for the whole place and the customers kept on comin'. After being told 4 times that we'd get our bill, we headed up to the counter and paid the tab. Note to management...you need to keep staff on through leaf season. Cut back in late October. read more