Ducked in out of the rain and was greeted with a smile from MaryKay. She makes a tasty drink, the…read morebloody was deliciously perfect!

The best stop in Spooner for a drink and a chuckle..Bitchin' Bartender Bill, will always help you…read moreout.

Great vibe and friendly staff, but held back by service delays and AC issues. We started our visit…read morewith high hopes because the mood here was cheery and everyone was incredibly friendly. Unfortunately, once we were seated, several operational issues impacted our experience.It was quite obvious the restaurant was short-staffed. There appeared to be no designated bartender, meaning our drinks took a very long time. In fact, our appetizer actually beat our drinks to the table (and we only ordered two Bloody Marys and four waters).The food quality was a total mixed bag:The Good: The chicken and waffles and the braised beef sandwich were absolutely delicious.The Bad: The chicken Caesar salad was sub-par. The lettuce was warm, and the croutons were soft and spongy like cake. There was also barely any chicken on it.Lastly, the temperature control was highly uncomfortable. We sat at the circular table directly to the left of the entrance. It was 70 degrees outside, but the floor vent blew freezing cold air on us for the entire hour. I even went to the restroom to get away from the draft, but the bathroom was somehow even colder.The staff's great attitude is a huge asset, but management needs to fix the understaffing, salad quality control, and the intense AC blasting near the door.

The food was just excellent, the drinks were excellent. The service was a little slow, but it was…read morepacked so we just sipped on a couple drinks so we waited for the food. Then we relaxed out back and listened to some great music.

The Bluegill is a staple of these parts, and is a must stop when we are in the area. My…read moregrandparents went here when they were growing up in the area, my mom went here when she was a kid, and now when our family returns to the area we have third and fourth generation coming back here. On our recent visit, we had a large party, but the staff handled it well. We sat in the back area, which was spacious and very clean. The younger guy that helped us was super friendly and able to handle our party with ease. The food was excellent and arrived to the table hot, fresh, and around the same time. My patty melt was amazing. It had tons of grilled onions, and the rye bread was toasty and buttery.

Wow--this place absolutely rocks! When you're in a small…read moretown and everyone you meet--from the grocery store to the gas station to your morning walk--tells you you have to eat at Mary's Bluegill, you listen. And they weren't wrong. I had the famous recipe roast beef sandwich with sweet potato fries, my husband went for the grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, my sister had a grilled chicken sandwich, my brother-in-law ordered a mushroom burger, and my daughter-in-law got the crispy chicken wrap... everybody loved their meal and excited that Mary's Bluegill is catering a family wedding on the 4th of July and we decided we are coming back on Sunday for the prime rib special night. I'm happy to recommend this restaurant!

A real let down , $ 25.50 for a pizza with a pre made pizza crust . Two hours from order till pizza…read morearrived at table side . Giving 1 star because of the atmosphere beautiful setting outside by a river .

Big 5 star energy in a small town! Talk about a gorgeous facility, friendly staff and the perfect…read moreamount of cocktails, beer and wine. Nestled in the city of Haugen, you will for sure find yourself wondering how and why this facility exists, yet I am forever grateful it does! We sat outside on the patio which has twinkle lights and overlooks a running creek. The trees above in the skyline are gorgeous and the entire experience is serene. We opted for the Heavenly Hibiscus which is a raspberry mimosa with an edible flower. This drink was delightful and fresh! For food, we split the charcuterie board which was filled with grapes, almonds, two types of cheese, crackers and salami. We also split the pizza and were happy that we could pick our own toppings for each side. One pizza was the perfect size for two! There was one canned beer and a sangria ordered as well. While truly a 5 star experience, I did think it was odd that the plates and water cups were paper as everything else was elegant and upscale. This observation is not enough to damage any lower score, yet I am still calling it out so others are aware / genuinely curious on why this would be ? None the less - Thank you for the lovely experience, The Creamery! Looking forward to my next visit.

Wanted a fast dinner nearby our place in Spooner. This was a great find. Good sandwiches and the…read moreREAL cheesecake was amazing. Standard Wisconsin bar feel with fast and friendly servers.

The waitresses made us change seats 2 times and weren't very friendly. The tables weren't clean…read more This was our second time there. The first time food was ok, this time we left without ordering.

Great signature drinks, decent prices, and somewhat limited menu but everything we had was really…read moregood. Recommend checking this place out. They also have a nice patio and service was also great.

During Birkie went The Portage to listen to Molly and the Danger band. Paid $15.00 cover fee, which…read morewas fine, but got inside and they had removed absolutely all of the tables and chairs. Who wants to stand for 3 hours? The average age of attendees guessing was around 45, plus there were people who had just skied the race, think they want to stand for 3 hours? I know you were just trying to squeeze as many people inside as possible and make more money, but this bar isn't 1st Avenue and Cable, WI isn't the twin cities. Your staff were excellent and the drinks were great, the band was great, but whoever manages or owns this place made a big mistake today by having no seating. We've come for the past three years to listen to Molly and traveled 50 miles to do so. We wont return next year if youre not going to have seating.

Wow what an amazing place. Amazing Wisconsin Supper club. Wife and I had the steak for 2. It was…read moreperfect. She had well done. I requested mine on the edge or rare and medium rare. It was. We did add mushrooms and onions. I think there was an entire onion and plenty of mushrooms sautéed on the steak platter.There was so much food. Had the Merlot with the meal paired perfectly with the steak.The clam chowder was exceptional. The salad wasn't huge leaves it was cut properly with the perfect amount of carrots and croutons the blue cheese was chunky and delicious. We also tried the spinach and artichoke dip. Was delicious.Service was perfect. Not sure the waitress name. But she was great. Didn't interrupt while we were talking. Each course was delivered with perfect timing. She was so nice. Told some friends about it. They said did you have a reservation. Not sure if you need one or not. Call and ask. Probably do for prime rib Friday and Saturday. But let me stress the steaks are not your normal thin steak, restaurants try and pass off as a steak. No this is a 1970's style thick steak. They also have a wonderful bar and I did see they have a wine cellar and dining available down there also. Not sure if it's a special occasion space or proper dining. If it is a private dining party place down there. Sold I want to try that. So if you're in the mood for the best date night ever without a stage. While also eating twice as good and twice as much for generally $20 less that other restaurants that serve steak. Then this is your spot. This is not a dig on the restaurant just a word to the wise. The parking lot is dirt/gravel. So it's muddy when it's wet outside. $1000 dollar shoes beware!

Food is absolutely incredible! Home made from scratch (even the salad dressing) the quantities they…read moreserve are MASSIVE and every-time the food and service does not disappoint!! We love the Laurel and keep coming back!

The only reason we stopped in here was to see the bizarre collection of taxidermy. We love this…read morekitschy roadside America stuff. The large fish are interesting but the true stars are the stuffed squirrels, chipmunks, etc playing cards, drinking beers, etc in the dioramas. We did get a couple of sodas and chips - not sure they had much in the way of hot foods. If we were here later in the day I could see spending more time in this classic " up north" Wisconsin bar.

This is a must-visit when you're in the Hayward area. Just a great bar. I do NOT recommend bringing…read morechildren in here, even though many people do. It is a tavern, not a restaurant. The music is always going and is always incredibly LOUD. Like so loud, with the bass turned up so much that it's difficult to recognize the music. But that's part of the ambience they've created. If you don't like loud, don't go. But if you're okay with loud, stop in and experience this place! It's a true American classic. You'll love the taxidermied animal dioramas along with the World's Largest Muskie. Even when the place is packed with people, the service is spot on.

We love this semi-hidden gem of a bar & restaurant. Many folks still haven't discovered it…read more They offer fabulous, well priced cocktails & great bar service. They also offer a seasonal menu/kitchen known as the Fiddlehead that should not be underestimated. Check out their website or facebook page for details re: hours & menu options. Last night we tried both the Bahn Mi Salad & Spring Roll Salad and both were fantastic!

Great cocktails, cool vibes, and a fantastic kitchen. Kitchen is a third party that works out of…read morethe location and seemingly has a fresh menu weekly. We got a deconstructed candied Korean bbq bowl, and it was amazing. Highly recommend.

It's a dive bar. The three booths are nicer than what you'd find at a typical dive bar but let's…read morenot kid ourselves. The 5-star reviews describing this place as a cocktail lounge or having met interesting people must be locals having a laugh at those of us who were looking for something unique in WBL. This is not it. It was loud, full of drunk people shouting at each other, and too busy for the single poor bartender trying to keep everyone served. They had a decent bar for mixed drinks but only serve Heggie's pizza for food. They only take cash--unless you're a regular (then they'll take your plastic). So bring cash, get one drink, and then run down the street to somewhere with a better menu and your choice of whiskeys.

You never know what kind of fun stories and fun people you will meet. Great servers. Fun, retro…read morevibe and did I mention you'll have fun stories at the end of the night. Love it here!