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Sayner Pub

4.1 (93 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Pubs, Fish & Chips
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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Juke Box
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups

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THE BBQ RIBS ARE SO DELICIOUS. So so good. Lots of seating. It's loud and crowded on a weekend but good eats. Real good eats.

Kristen K.

We came in and immediately were seated on memorial day around 6 pm. The waitress was really nice !!!!!! Young blood female, don't know her name, I ordered a wine Zinfandel to drink and a cheeseburger ! my burger was super Juicy and delicious. The 14" pizza had a crispy crust and was pretty good. Corn dogs were rated a 5/5 by the kids. The ribs were fall off the bone. They were delicious according to my husband. Super fun place to stop in if you are staying in the area.

Excellent Pizza
John F.

Buried deep in the northern Wisconsin north woods is this gem of a bar/restaurant. It was a Tuesday night and the place was packed! I gotta think that every vacation cabin in the Sayner area was empty! Even though almost every parking spot around the building was full, we actually walked in and got a table. (Big groups had to wait). Because of Yelp reviews we felt we had to order a pizza, but I was intrigued by "The Legionary" Steak Sandwich. Of course we got both...and we were not let down by either!!! The pizza had a tasty thin soft crust and all the toppings were plentiful. Definitely a winner and has my stamp of approval! The steak sandwich was tender and smothered with cheese and onions. It did have a little grizzle, but I just cut it off. (The onions and cheese are extra I think). This was a huge sandwich served on a hoagie with au jus for dipping. Also very good. The sandwich came with a side, for the fun of it I tried the cucumber salad. So different than your usual fries or baked potato. It's sliced cucumbers in a sour cream sauce... it think your gonna like it! Even though I gave this place 5 stars, there were some issues. We ate at 6:30 on a Tuesday (Taco Night!) and they were out of a lot of foods from the menu (more than just a few) Also, even though we got seated quickly, we did have to wait a long time to get our check at the end. Overall I enjoyed the food and the location so much it was easy to overlook any shortcomings. Hope to make it back again soon.

Great price and awesome food. We recommend the wings at heat 3. Perfect amount of spice and flavor. Brooke was our server and you can tell she tries to provide a good experience. Give her a raise!

First time going to Sayner Pub so we have nothing to compare it to with the former owners' food. The pizza was outstanding. It is thin crust and cut into squares which just so happens to be my preference. If you like thicker or doughy crust, this isn't for you. Topping were generous and the whole thing cooked perfectly. The blue cheese salad had an unusual mix of toppings, including cranberries and a snack mix, but it totally worked and was delicious. The others in our party really enjoyed the steak sandwich and taco special. Although I did not try their food, I'm knocking a star for using store bought premade taco shells. That's just blasphemous! Service was efficient and pleasant without hovering.

Sayner Pub never disappoints! Visited here on Friday August 23rd. Had the 3 piece cod dinner. Cooked to perfection, lightly battered. Crispy, flaky. I opted for the cucumber salad. Glad I did. Fries should have been hot and crispy, they were not. They were limp. Wife had those. And the Old Fashions! If you've never had one here, I suggest you do. IMO, best in the land! A full 16 oz., muddled, I order mine Korbel Sweet. Is there any other way?

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Best place for pizza in the Northwoods! Great atmosphere, great bar and great service. A 'must stop' whether you're on a sled, bike or car

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Excellent food with friendly servers who work hard to ensure a terrific meal. Pizza is number one in the area.

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Great place for pizza and wings! Awesome service and food! Order bbq and charred wings!

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The Timbers Bar & Grill

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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!

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Sayner Pub - pizza - Updated May 2026

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