We went there for my sisters Birthday. Service was very…read moreattentive and pleasant. Food was outstanding! Ambiance is very up north. Great evening

It's hard to rate this restaurant because of their no reservation policy. Obviously it's good for…read morethem because people line up early just to get in so they don't need to accept reservations but for the customer when you're looking for a restaurant it's not on the list because you can't get in. So they would get a 1 star just for that. However, their steaks are the best around and so are their baked potatoes. So if you get a table it's a big win. The service is great and I recommend the restaurant.

The Guides Inn in Boulder Junction is awesome. Rachel, our server, took great care of us - her 16…read moreyears of hospitality and experience was evident. Everything was excellent - appetizer, Walleye Cheek fritters, relish tray w/ liver pate & garlic/ herb butter spread, mushroom/ truffle bisque, spinach salad w/ hot bacon dressing (or fresh garden salad, your choice) - entrees were perfect - pan fried walleye, coquilles St James, coquilles St Osep - delicious. This Supper Club is a Northwoods and Wisconsin Supper Clubs book stalwart.

When I was a kid, our yearly vacation was to a primitive Fishing Camp in Land O' Lakes Wisconsin…read more No hot water, no tub or shower, primitve toilet and no AC. I learned early I didn't give a damn about fishing, and even less about 2 weeks in a primitive fishing camp. Every few days we had to go re-stock supplies (mostly beer for the grownups) and it was a trip to Boulder Junction to do so. I couldn't wait for those trips to get away from the crushing boredom of the camp. Back then, (60's) Boulder Junction was speck of fly-shit on the map of Wisconsin, quaint and gemütlichkeit as it was. In the 21st century, it ain't much bigger, but it sure has grown in vibe. It's now an artsy-crunchy village of shops and places for the well-to-do who have their summer joints in the vicinity to have a cocktail and a bite to eat. The Guides Inn had the highest YELP rating and was close to our Hotel on the night we arrived, so it got the nod. It's a Wisconsin Supper club, dressed a notch up. The gruff fellow at the bar (who was gruff at some other folks, not us) eased up and took care of us admirably, crafting divine Brandy OldFashioneds which balmed the edge off the 400mile+ ride from Chicago. There were a bunch of us, and they could not fit our entire group at one table, so we were in 4-top tribes. Not perfect, but it was OK. There was an amuse-bouche relish tray-haven't seen one of those in a while. Typical of Wisco Supper clubs these days, there were surprises on the menu. In this case Walleye Cheeks. If you've ever been to a fine Spanish/Basque resto, you might have had Kokotxas (Cod Cheeks) which are among the finest Tapas you can get (and an apt delivery system for Garlic, Chilis and Olive Oil). There's a pocket of very tender and tasty meat on the side of certain fishes heads called "cheeks" (it makes sense, n'est ce pas?) and on a Walleye, which is a fine eating fish in any preparation, the "Cheeks" are indeed a delicacy. They were breaded/fried here and totally yum. The onion soup was, as well. My Entree was Beef Wellington (another dish you might not suspect from a Wisco Supper club in the middle of nowhere) and it was top-notch. Accompanied by Wild Rice-There's the Northwoods signature. Wife had a regular Filet Mig which she reported was fine. Service was good, and the decor a step up, like I indicated previously, from a garden-variety Wisco Supper Club. The CHECK, however, was closer to downtown Chicago than the map might suggest. Not the bargain bill you usually find at Supper Clubs, but I'll say the dear prices were commensurate with the bread and circuses. A pleasant evening in a pleasant place...

Great spot! And dare I say a hidden gem in the Northwoods!…read more Fantastic outdoor patio with a fire pit, lots of shade, and a fun vibe. Great beer selection. Cool bar space inside. And excellent service. It's definitely not your "typical" Northwoods pub. No burgers. No cheese curds. Coke in a can. More eclectic menu. But they executed what they do have on the menu extremely well. If you're looking for a change of pace it's absolutely worth a 30 minute drive. We'll be back

Had five different pizza types. All were very good. Prices are reasonable. Server was exceptionally…read morenice but completely overloaded and the kitchen seemed very behind. It's obvious it's tough to find and keep enough good staff just about everywhere in the area. And wow, the outdoor patio with live music is a hidden gem.

Nice and clean with a good atmosphere. My only complaint is appetizer portion was pretty small for…read more$11.

We stopped in and sat at the bar to order a pizza to-go. The bartender was a little aloof, but…read morewhatever, it gave me time to check out what they carried and as I saw it was a full bar, when she took our drink order I asked for a lemon drop martini. She stood there and stared at me . . . didn't say anything. I asked, are you out of one of the ingredients, and she tells me she's never made one before and just stands there awkwardly. Ended up asking for a vodka cranberry instead. We ordered mexican street corn dip to snack on while we waited for the pizza to be done, and it was quite bland--it really could have used lime juice or maybe just more cotija cheese. The pizza had good flavor all around, so there's that.

I have been going to the northwoods for 20+ years. Recently we rolled into watersmeet and the…read moregrocery store in town was closed. We were pretty hungry so we hit the Bear Trap. What the heck this is a supper club on steroids. My son and I were able to be seating at the bar. He had the kids cheeseburger, I had side of Brussels, the beef tip appetizer, and the blue cheese wedge. Wow that wedge salad was amazing- the bacon was perfect, blue cheese great and it had a French dressing sauce as well. I have never had a wedge served that way and it was great. My son's cheeseburger was amazing.They use the left over meat from trimmings. Our server (perhaps owner I should have asked) said they don't want to be a burger place. Well I hear you but that kids burger was amazing. The beef tips were fantastic- great Dijon mustard sauce. It was a great meal! Crowd was up north Chicago style- but man the food is stellar. Make a reservation- this is a gem. I was enjoying it so much I forgot to take pictures!

We dined here with another couple on Fri May 8th. Made a reservation prior. We ordered the cheese…read morecurds and Crab cake appetizer. The cheese curds were fresh made. But the crab cakes hit it out of the park. The best I have ever had- yes- in the north woods the Crab Cake was the bomb. It was served on a wood plank with a red slightly spicy remoulade sauce. Two lovely thick cakes with lots of sweet crab meat. Made my entire week! I would just order these for dinner and add a salad on the next visit. Hubbie and I had the tenderloin infused with the garlic. So good. Cooked to perfection Medium. Our friend had the rib eye and ate every bite. His wife had the fish fry and enjoyed it but could not finish as she had stolen some of my crab cakes. Lovely atmosphere and not too big of a dining room. Such great service from a lovely group of all woman servers and bartender. I think this is our new favorite place to eat in the North Woods. Please do not do anything to that Crab Cake recipe. It is perfection

Had a very nice lunch here today! I had the creamy mushroom wild rice soup with homemade bread. Oh…read moremy - one of the best soups I've ever had. It was rich & hearty, and the accompanying homemade bread was perfectly toasted with a light amount of butter. If you see this soup on the menu, run, don't walk to get it. My husband had the soup/grilled cheese combo. He had the loaded baked potato soup, which he said was very good. He also enjoyed the grilled cheese. Service was friendly & great. The restaurant itself is very cute. You order at the counter & then call your name. We resisted getting some sweets to go, but only because there was a long line. Next time!

This place is amazing. The fresh pastries are worth every minute you might spend driving here…read more Coffee was great, the food is fresh and prepared to order. The hours can be a little weird in that. they're not open on weekends but find a way and get there it will be worth it. Plenty of seating and you can easily spend hours in there comfortable ambience

This is my first time here, the waitress Jodi was super friendly and extremely attentive. The filet…read moremignon was extremely tender and melted in your mouth. The asparagus was delicious. The mashed potatoes were perfect amount of garlic and salt. The Parmesan garlic potatoes were crispy and flavorful. And the crème brûlée was phenomenal.

2nd time visting-bartenders are super warm & inviting. I stopped by to finish some work & have a…read morefew cocktails & a snack. The snack was lacking cleanliess from a seafood POV-The martinis (2) were as requested but here was an issue w/pricing-not in POS. When I was leaving I noticed the cost for 1 (ONE) martini was $19-I had 2 and tipped $20 cuz I work in industry. I left paying $80 for overpriced cocktails, a poorly prepared appetizer & an inflated tip. The next day I noticed at the store; the entire bottle of gin selling for the same price as my 2 drinks-These were 3-4oz pours. I called to politely discuss w/manager & left a message. That's where everything went terribly wrong. I tried to ask what they charged for high end martinis-She gave me a price much less than I was charged. She then kept saying I need a ticket number or I can't talk to you any longer-I don't keep my receipts-She started yelling she needed a ticket number. Mistakes happen all the time in a restaurant-I've managed many-It's recovering with grace that truly matters-This could have been handled so many different ways. The manager was so inappropriate on the phone, defensive & rude. Its a shame as I live down the road & eat out often. But I learned my lesson-I'm out $80 but I won't make the same mistake twice-Check your receipts & ask questions before you leave-if you decide to try this place!

Shane was our server and he was very personable! The sirloin, shrimp & ribs with fries was very…read moregood! I had the Steak Trio that was delicious, but the baked potato was not good. It was kind of grey and hard. Not sure what its deal was? The restaurant is in the middle of nowhere. It's looks like a log cabin home. So it's a very pretty building!

Awesome prime rib dinner and the cod dinner is equally delicious, they have an awesome salad bar…read morethat comes with dinner

Beautiful venue The food is uneven and the menu never really…read morechanges I'd recommend sitting outside with a cocktail and an appetizer

Make reservations ahead of time. We tried to get in here twice and I guess the 3rd time is the…read morecharm. Note that they have downtime in the fall so be sure to check their hours in their website. Upon entering the parking lot you feel like you're entering an enchanted forest with lights and an outdoor fire pit greeting you. We were warmly welcomed by the hostess and we were immediately seated. We were out kim an addition which had ample windows facing out to the lighted trees. Our waitress was very attentive and we were started with a relish tray. It was skimpy compared to what you use to get at supper clubs but appreciated as a comp. We received our meals with a comp loaf of bread. I'm GF so passed on the bread. My husband said it was average and appreciated. He had the prim rib and I had a tenderloin steak with mushrooms and garlic mashed potatoes which the first couple of bites in the end was chewy but as I moved to the next bites it was very tender. I enjoyed the Hungarian mushroom soup and my husband enjoyed his clam chowder. We were too full for dessert and I took 1/2 of my meal home to enjoy for lunch the next day. We didn't try any cocktails. We would go back to try more menu items, maybe something light so a dessert could be enjoyed.

Brown Street 151 fills an important niche in Oneida County--a restaurant that offers a step up in…read morecuisine and ambience from a typical Wisconsin supper club, bar and grill, sports pub or franchise operation. While not as chic as a fine dining establishment in a metropolitan area like Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago or New York, it's as classy as it gets north of highway eight. We made a reservation for a Saturday evening - they could have accommodated us as walk-ins (and walk-ins are welcome) but I'd err on calling for a reservation and securing a table, especially on a popular day of the week. With a reservation we were promptly seated and waited on. I started with a dry martini and my wife picked a wine from a pretty decent wine list. It was a great martini--see my photos. Many of the items on the menu are what one would expect, but there were a few that piqued my interest, in particular the schnitzel. As a frequent visitor to the Austrian Tirol and Bavaria, I had to give it a try. My wife opted for salmon. The entrees included soup or salad. I went with lobster bisque and my wife went with chicken noodle soup. The bisque was rich and flavorful. Though the bread stick was out of a box as opposed to baked in house, it was an acceptable accompaniment to the soup. As for the entree, the schnitzel was prepared the way I like it--pan fried and not deep fried. With a properly breaded, seasoned and crispy crust, the pork itself was perfectly cooked. I could eat a schnitzel like this every day! The Spätzle was fine and the sauce tasted good but it was a little thin. The red cabbage was definitely sour but lacked the sweetness necessary to balance the acid. I'd suggest that the chef check out the red cabbage recipe from Alinea which has an excellent balance of sweet and sour. And one more suggestion to mimic the schnitzel I've had in the Tirol and Bavaria, a dollop of sweet jelly to spread on the cutlet--preferably a white wine jelly fortified with herbs like rosemary. That said, the dish was great and I would order it again. I only took a bite of my wife's entree, but the hollandaise and salmon was good. She especially liked the kale. To end the evening we shared a dessert. My wife makes a DG tiramisu and we've had some great tiramisu's in Italy. This one was right up there, though the espresso soaked lady fingers were a bit weak. Nevertheless, as you can see from my photo, we demolished it. A nice grappa or Tirolian schnapps would have been the perfect finale but alas the bar was not that well stocked. All in all a decent dinner, a place I will return to in the future, and a great addition to the culinary scene in the region.

Everything was great. Food drinks service all good. Highly recommend. Pleasant environment.read more