Great food and amazing Sevice, both with great views! Hanging out on the deck is also really fun.read more

Very nice atmosphere good food, and excellent service. Our reservation was to be in the bar, but…read morewhen we got there, they had to put us in their dining room room, which actually worked out better because it was less noisy.

We had really great service despite the fact that they were so busy. Jordy was hustling! The fish…read morefry prices were affordable, and they have a huge menu. We like coming here when we have a big group because there's something for everyone. We arrived pretty late on a Friday so some of the fish fry menu was sold out. The cod seasoning wasn't my favorite, but everything came out hot and accurate. I want to try their pizza next time.

Had dinner here recently. Pleased they finally replaced the booths that last Summer were ripped up…read more& losing stuffing. This is definitely more of a joint/up north bar vibe. Drinks are good and cheap. Food was good, not great. I had a wrap sandwich which wasn't really wrapped well & fell apart when eating it. Lighting is so bad where we were seated that I could barely see my food. Service was great! Will return, but plan to sit at the bar with better lighting. Stop in for a drink!

In the middle of nowhere in Rhinelander, Wisconsin lies a…read morebar in the middle of a dark road its menu on a Friday was an enigma is it only the Friday menu? the fish fry was the main attraction, with your choice of perch or haddock Haddock I chose, with either fries or red potatoes as a side I chose the reds, but I had regret. I should have gotten the fries. the fish fry was good and flaky. the atmosphere was what you'd expect for a town of only a few thousand. Kitchen open until 9 or 10ish. Recommended :)

The bartender was friendly. Hamburgers are fresh, never frozen and tasty. Onion rings and French…read morefries were tasty and crispy. Other food options sounded delicious! They roast their own pork butts.

The bar is back open with kind of short hours. They are supposed to close at 9 but they will stay…read moreopen if they have customers. Friendly bartender, friendly customers, pleasant though dated ambiance. Very convenient if you're staying in the motel.

Best fish fry in Rhinelander, the consensus of the locals. (Edited to add: Not all locals agree,…read moreand I was chastised by a local who thinks there is a better fish fry at a different place. I bow to his observation and will modify my statement to read that it is the consensus of SEVERAL locals that this is the best fish fry in town!) It's not often that a restaurant that is a part of a hotel gets rave reviews, and in many of the hostelries I've stayed in over the years, the restaurant was an afterthought. Not here! The restaurant is quite popular with residents of Rhinelander along with the hotel guests. I've been at The Claridge Inn (The Days Inn these days) on Fridays, and at the recommendation of relatives, I've always had the fish fry. They also offer baked haddock, one of my fellow diners ordered the haddock. She reported the dish was excellent. My beer battered cod was also excellent, a crispy shell with cod of a perfect consistency. The meal is offered with french fries, I opted to spend an extra dollar to substitute potato pancakes. The potato pancakes were also exceptional. Rhinelander has a number of really good restaurants, the Claridge is most certainly one of them.

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.

We've eaten at Besse's on Clear Lake twice this week, and that says it all. The food is delicious,…read morethe staff is genuinely friendly, and everything we've ordered has been excellent. I had the crab cakes and the grilled shrimp, and both were outstanding. Fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back, and we did. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit!

My wife and I stumbled onto this place by accident, and I'm glad we did. Time had gotten away from…read moreus, and most places were either closed or closing in a few minutes, but after a quick google search, I found Besse's was open a little later so we stopped in. They were kind enough to let us eat at the bar as it was close to closing time. The restaurant has classic up north supper club vibes. The staff were friendly and professional. The bartender filled us in on the restaurants history and how they got involved with the Food Network. It was very interesting. I had the shrimp and my wife had the crab cakes. Both were outstanding. Next time we are up this way, we will come back.

This was a quaint little restaurant "off the beaten path," nestled in the trees, with the feel of…read morethe woods, but not far from the town. Elizabeth was the server, and she was phenomenal. The homemade maple balsamic dressing was delicious on my starter salad. I ordered the Wally Wellington, which was cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious. The sauce was perfect, the filet mignon was tender and flavorful. The puff pastry was a little "underwhelming," but everything else made up for that. I was only passing through, but if I was ever in this area again, I would definitely come back to Wally's!

We are local. We want to support local Tonight was rough…read moreOur waitress was hustling, on the verge of tears, and doing EVERYTHING! My first glass of wine was skunky- the bartender didn't fix it (Sorry - no skin off her back) I only had another when I requested a new bottle- way better! When you're paying that much, it better be good! Service was slow but we tried to give grace. Steak was ok Stroganoff was terrible- noodles seemed re- heated & mushy Soup was good We ordered soup because we could see through the bar window that the servers/ cooks/staff weren't wearing gloves while prepping Gross!!!!! We have been to this restaurant multiple time & have always enjoyed the quaint, small atmosphere. Along with pretty good food. I know it's a busy season and we acknowledge that, however, this was not up to par. Too expensive for what we received

We were in town for a ski race and looking for a little adult time. Catalyst was the perfect place…read more Good wine and delicious snacks. Visitors serve themselves from a nifty wine dispenser--taste, 1/2 pour, or full glass. I would definitely add this place to every trip to Rhinelander. Thank you to the most helpful local who made this recommendation!!!

Such a fun experience. Can't wait to go back again! The taste, half glass and full glass options…read moreled me to try wines I wouldn't have normally ordered, and I liked one I never would've tried otherwise! It was a really nice place to try!