Our first visit today on 'wiener Wednesday'. We each had a $5 hot dog - traditional Chicago for me…read moreand BBQ for my guy (came with onion, bacon & BBQ sauce). Both were delicious! A tiny bit disappointed the bun wasn't poppyseed, but it was good enough as is. We shared sides of sweet potato fries (generous portion) and onion rings. Both were tasty & hot. Topped it off with some drinks & it was a perfect lunch. Our server, Nancy, was friendly & attentive. The place is cute inside - a sizable bar with a small dining room, decked out in typical Northwoods fashion. Check it out!

We have been here twice now and had awesome meals both times. Service can be a little slow but it…read moregets busy and there is one waitress. The food is worth waiting for and the wait time is just what we need to have a real conversation with the company we are with. First time lunch stop was on a Friday fish day and walleye bites were ordered. The report is that they were delicious and were tasted by two in the party. I'm gf and don't care for fish so did not taste. The other party member had wings and said they were excellent along with his side of onion rings. I had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a gluten free bun. The bun held up well and the sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries was delicious. Second time here my husband had the special of Chicago style hot dogs, I had the steak sandwich on gf bun and the other in our party had the hot beef sandwich. We all enjoyed our meals and look forward to coming back. The food is just downright good for a fair price. Not sure why only one waitress but guessing they only need one for the kitchen to keep pace. There is seating outside but I think it is just used when they have entertainment. Everyone seems to be enjoying their bar seats and restaurant meals.

We found this place by chance and so walked in without reservations. They initially turned us away…read morebut with further discussion and a few cocktails at the bar eventually made room to accommodate us. As with many cases this season they were very short staffed and trying to offer good service to those that had made reservations. Our server had several tables including one of 16 people. I can't believe how good the service ended up being with Karen our waitress. As a seasoned vet in this Industry she was on top of everything. Additionally the food was Breyer than I had hoped for. We all started with the salad bar which was clean and organized. They did end up running out of ranch dressing which was a disappointment but that was the only thing that fell short the entire evening. After the salads the four of us has the French onion soup which was better than most I've had. This was followed by our main course. Two of us has the 10 oz. Fillets, on had the 16oz ribeye and lastly one liver and onions. All the steaks were fabulous and the liver was also good from what I hear. There was no rushing, Karen our server timed out servings perfectly and the evening turned out spectacular. A big kudos to the Manager for getting us in. This will be a part of our rotation moving forward. Don't forget to make reservations!

We've been coming here for 14 years, but after our latest visit, we won't be back. A few years ago,…read morethe restaurant changed ownership. They remodeled the interior, and while some may like the update, we miss the old-school supper club atmosphere. The menu has also been cut down and is now pretty bare bones. The service was slow even though the restaurant wasn't busy. We waited over 30 minutes for our food, and they forgot our appetizer. The prices have increased, but the quality and value have definitely gone in the opposite direction. I always ordered the Pub Special and could never finish it because the portions were so generous. This time, the portion was noticeably smaller, the bun was soggy, the sandwich had no flavor, and the au jus was only lukewarm. To make matters worse, fries are now an extra charge. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. A place that was once one of our favorites has lost the atmosphere, quality, and value that kept us coming back for so many years. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

Hot wing night is 10/10 . Service was very prompt & friendly. Ambiance is true northwoodsread more

Whitman's is a longtime local bar and grill in Hazelhurst. I've been driving by since we purchased…read moreour local property in town 35 years ago. For a variety of reasons, last night was the first time we stopped in for a burger and beer. I'm sure it won't be the last. Orders for food and drinks are placed at the bar. You can eat at the bar or one of several tables just off to the side. Food and drinks are cash only and the kitchen doesn't have the capacity to serve groups larger than six to eight. They have a small but decent selection of tap beer and of course a full bar. The burger I ordered was as good as any I've had at a local bar and grill -- thick, juicy, topped with cheese, onions, mushrooms, and a tasty (though generic) BBQ sauce. An ample amount of fries (skin on) completed the basket. They offer a number of set combinations or you can "build your own" with any of the ingredients they stock in the kitchen. I might not be a regular--I only occasionally indulge in burgers like these--but I'll come back for another, hopefully sooner than 35 years from now.

This is my new favorite restaurant in Rhinelander. A little out of town but definitely worth it…read more I had the broiled haddock with a delicious salad, fry bread, coleslaw. My fiance had the deep fried perch, fries, coleslaw, and fry bread. We also had muddled old fashions. Everything was excellent, reasonably priced, and good service. I loved the rustic ambiance too.

Was there this Sunday for afternoon lunch. The bartender is also the waitress. It was not very…read morecrowded when we arrived and a good size crowd came in by the time we left. Bartender was extremely talented by providing great service and attention. Food was very good and served timely. Bartender made the excellent service look easy even in when the crowd got bigger Affordable and very interesting atmosphere. Definitely would come back!!

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!

Thanks Dawn for the great service! Been coming to this area for about 40 years and living in the…read moreNorthwoods for close to seven. First stop here and my wife and I loved it. We sat where we had a great view of Big Arbor Vitae Lake across the street. We had the Soup of the Day which was Stuffed Green Pepper soup. That was very good. A lot of ground beef in it. A bowl of it would be a meal. I'd have every one at the table order it and get the Huge Pretzel appetizer to go with it. We ordered and shared The Patty Melt and upgraded to the fries instead of the rippled chips. Great rye bread and grilled just right. My wife would have liked dill rather than bread and butter pickle chips. Next time we'll ask if that's an option. It wasn't a deal breaker. We also had the Walleye Finger Basket. Wow! Nice big chunks of walleye with a very good coating. I upgraded to the regular onion rings. These were perfectly cooked and had a great crunch to complement the ring of onion on the inside. We were able to take advantage of their offer on the T-bird Football electronic card. Even without it, we will be back to try other things like the Ruben Rolls!

Been here many times on Tuesdays to play bingo!! The staff is great and the food is fantastic!! Try…read morethe soft pretzel!!! It is huge !!!

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!

We were there at 7:50 and walked in for breakfast. We were rudely told to get out because they…read moredidn't open till 8 am. I asked why the front door was open and got a dumb look from the cleaning boy. He said " Nothing was ready yet". I'm thinking that " You're the 65 year old cleaning boy with a spray bottle And a rag in your hand?? Who's making the breakfast??? Why aren't you helping because you open in ten minutes???" Needles to say that we were kicked out ten minutes before they opened even though the front door was Open. !! Another needless to say that we won't be coming back 65 year old cleaning boy" cleaning boy """.

A great place to stop for a Bloody Mary. Located right on the snowmobile and ATV trail it makes it…read morehard not to stop. They also make a terrific pizza, give it a try.

Right from when you walk in the door you know you belong here! Super friendly staff and other…read morecustomers! I can't remember laughing so hard at the tales being told. It was great and so warm! I had the hunter's chicken sandwich and it was very tasty! Absolutely returning and highly recommend!

Best burger in the North Fun atmosphere with great local…read moreflare. Can't wait to get there for lunch with the guys

This place is my ALL TIME FAVORITE bar. Cozy, fun, GREAT drinks, good service. Been here more than…read more10 times passing thru Minocqua and it's always Immaculate vibes. No matter if it's Bloody Mary mornings, afternoon beers or late night live music cocktails. PERFECT.

Ambiance was fun and although it is a tiny place with a lot of locals at the bar, the vibe was cool…read moreAnd inviting to us as passers thru. All we heard from our local family was that we needed to go. So the day we were leaving we made sure to hit up the place as we left town. Bartender was an interesting character. Seemed unfriendly at first, but then warmed up and we were bantering in no time. Although I still got a weird vibe from him. I will say this, he made a bang on spicy bloody Mary and it is by far one of the best I have had in years! We definitely will go back when we come back to visit our family.