Holy cow! I would say a trip to Bayfield is in order just to experience the chill lake vibes from…read moreHoop's Dockside. Live music on a dock that extends into the lake. Spots to sit in the sun or shade depending on your mood. Good beer in cans at reasonable prices. Simple, delicious food prepared to order. Service with a smile. For me, this is almost a perfect place. The only change I would make, and mostly it's because I am old, is to turn down the volume a bit on the musicians. I understand the reasons to keep it loud. In fact, had it not been so loud, I might not have found it. As I was inescapably drawn to the sound of music coming from the water. Okay. Maybe one more change? Beers are good and all, and I appreciate that one can get New Glarus everywhere in WI, but if they could find a way to batch some Old Fashioneds AND turn down the music a hair... then it would truly be a perfect place.

My husband and I went on a Tuesday around noon, and it wasn't too busy - about 5 other groups. The…read moreservice was friendly. I love the simple menu, no long decisions. The view was excellent, and the umbrellas kept the sun off. The fish was good! I could have used larger condiment cups to dip my fish in, but perhaps I could have just spread it on with my fork. We'd go back.

Very good dips, whitefish and salmon. Staff came from the…read moreback to immediately serve us. Credit card charge of 3.5%. The prices did go up quite a bit but it's been years since I have been there so inflation increases. Small entrance with fish counter and display.

We try and stop here every trip to the UP - smoked whitefish!!…read moreThe addition of the stand with fresh fish fry items makes the stop even better. Eat a hot fish basket there, and get some smoked whitefish to go - perfect!

Fish restaurant located right next to a fish market. This place truly looks like a roadside diner…read morewith a gravel parking lot and a three season indoor/outdoor porch. Actually kinda cool! It was plenty busy for being located on top of a mountain a few miles outside of town. But it was prime leaf peeping time, so I guess there were still a lot of tourists. Unfortunately due to this set up, they are only open from spring until fall (which in the Upper Peninsula might be kind of short!) You order through one window and wait for your number to be called and pick it up at different window. Many types of fish to choose from and it's prepared pretty quick. My wife and I got the same thing, Cod. Which was pretty good, but in hindsight, one of use should have gotten the Whitefish (local) so we could have tried it. Next time? Fries (chips) were good too. Very interesting place. Worth a try!

wow, i saw this place on a travel site and was so glad we decided to stop!…read more It's super casual, with walk up ordering and picnic seating. W both enjoyed our fish, i had a perch sandwich and i was super impressed with how tasty it was!

What a great find! The fish and chips were excellent, crispy, flavorful, and not overly greasy. I…read moreenjoyed the trout while my partner chose the herring, and both were outstanding. We initially stopped here because the well-known Angry Trout Cafe next door no longer allows dogs, and we're glad we did. We were able to enjoy a relaxing meal with our dog on the front patio, which made the experience even better. This place is a true hidden gem that deserves far more attention. Delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and dog-friendly outdoor seating make it an easy recommendation.

Fisherman's Daughter is so good. A must visit place when in Grand Marais. The fish and chips were…read moresooo tasty, perfectly crispy and flaky. But the best thing on the menu hands down is the salmon clam chowder I would come back just for this it's so smoky and creamy and comforting and honestly kinda addictive

They had us at the door when we saw gigantic cinnamon rolls and then sealed the deal when they…read moreconveniently wafted some fritters right out of the oven by our table as we sat down. Our waitress intercepted one of each before they were devoured by the competing diners. Thank goodness Melissa is a hustler! Well did not think it could get better but it did! Who has a pot roast, eggs and American fry skillet on their menu? And boy was that delicious! Really... DELICIOUS! Food came fast! Service was also great and we loved the local UP pictures on the wall! Pricing was also very reasonable! High Marks for everyone in making this establishment a big standout! Thanks for the experience! We will definitely be back!

I placed a to-go order today from Syl's. The ambiance is small town cafe. The service was friendly…read more The food was phenomenal. I got a pasty and slaw with the gravy on the side. I also got a to-go cinnamon roll for tomorrow morning. The pasty with the gravy was epic! So delicious! The slaw was excellent. The cinnamon roll will be awesome with my coffee tomorrow.

The staff is always pleasant and the food is great. One of our favorite casual spots.read more

The food was very good! Our server was polite attentive and nice. Like the cabin look in there. We…read morewill be back

On a recent trip, we decided to give this place a try and boy are we glad we did!…read more Parking: Street parking but free Ambiance: SO COZY AND CUTE! This is not an overly large restaurant, so if you want to really get a great seat inside or out, going during non-peak hours! There is a wrap around pouch and this is dining right on the water! Everything was clean and they use pottery dishes that were made specially for them! Super cute! Service: Friendly and quick! This is a very LGBTQ+ friendly spot! Food: We started with an IPA that my boyfriend said was great! I got their house made maple cream soda. It was very light in flavor, so I wouldn't get that again. We started with the Trout chowder and holy yum!!! The flavor was so tasty! It had large pieces of fish and veggies! Definitely worth trying! We both got the fish and chips with coleslaw. It was super tasty! The fish was fresh and had a crunchy exterior! Their tartar sauce has a yummy dill flavor! I would buy a bottle if you could! To end we had the Kladdkaka! THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED! It was rich and decadent! I really wish they served it with real whipped cream because it deserves it! If you are anywhere near this area, stop in!!

Beautiful view, kind and attentive staff, SUPERB wild rice fritters, excellent burgers (high marks…read morefor the bacon and cheese!), and amazing fish tacos. They've been great every time we've gone -- we always go with the fish of the day, which today was grilled whitefish. Love the sauces that come with the fritters! Chili-honey, and aioli.

A strange set of circumstances landed me at The Boathouse and I'm so glad they did. The owner,…read moreCarlos, was extremely welcoming and the place has a nostalgic Northwoods feel to it. The food was amazing. I had the ribs (get the crawlers as a side) and my girlfriend had the perch dinner (which they have daily) and says it's was the best fish fry she ever had. Teri, our waitress, was attentive and helpful. You should definitely stop in for a casual vibe with great food.

We found our new up north Sunday brunch stop! Both the interior and the employees make you feel…read moreright at home from the minute you enter the restaurant. There's a small building for coffee/brunch, and a larger building with an outdoor covered patio for lunch/dinner. Bloody Mary's were delicious! The menu is very small, but all of us raved about our meals. Our group enjoyed breakfast burritos as well as eggs Benedict. I was able to order the breakfast burrito vegetarian which was appreciated. Also, their breakfast potatoes are FAB 10/10 cooked to perfection. The best part about our visit was the service. We were promptly greeted, and they went above and beyond to accommodate my toddler (making sure she had a high chair, offering milk and applesauce, etc). The waitress and chef were so warm and welcoming we will definitely be back!

I came here based on a suggestion for fish fry. The service was prompt and friendly, they were kind…read moreto my dog, and the Old Fashioneds were pretty yummy. I came here for a fish fry just after Memorial Day and the outdoor seating weather was perfect for my pup. The patio overlooks Lake Superior, with a few buildings across the street blocking a bit of the view. It's a nice downtown spot so there are plenty of people out and about walking by the patio. I typically prefer a traditional Old Fashioned, but when in super northern Wisconsin, do as they do. I got a Wisconsin Old Fashioned and it was great. I even ordered a second one! The veggie dumpling soup was beyond my expectations -- I would have just eaten a bunch of bowls of that all night if I hadn't been set on fish fry. I got the Lake Superior Whitefish fry (Lake Superior was right across the street, how could I not?), which was just ok. The sides were great - french fries and green beans are a Wisconsin match made in heaven. The fish was alright, a bit fishier than I'm used to but that just might be a Lake Superior whitefish thing? Still, I found about 6 bones in the fish fry and I've never had that issue at a restaurant fish fry before. I usually give a few bites to my dog but was nervous on this one. So, overall a great experience and a fun place to stop by. I'd recommend checking them out.

We stopped by for a quick lunch on our first day in Bayfield and we're so glad we did! First and…read moreforemost, the service was absolutely incredible. I wish I remembered the name of our server because she was so attentive while practically running the front of house by herself, I wish I could give her a specific shout out. The restaurant itself is a classic small town tavern with the dark wood bar, comfy booths, and a gorgeous painted tin ceiling. The food was also pretty good - the cheese curds are a MUST get. The rest of the food was slightly too salty and the fish was just a tad dry but the tartar sauce and coleslaw were both to die for and the fries were fantastic. Overall we enjoyed our time here and would definitely go back.

Service and pizza were excellent. The breadsticks were delicious too! It was clean inside…read more There is a gift shop attached to the restaurant.

Food was good. Staff was friendly and fast. No tap beers. The building is attached to the hotel,…read moreand they still were serving food past 6pm so can't really complain too much there. My fiancé had the chicken tenders and they were cooked amazingly well. My burger was pretty average. Parking, as you might imagine, is pretty easy being where it's located. Definitely an excellent location in reference to the hungry hikers coming off the Porcupines.