Shell Lake has been a vacation and family trip my wife and I have been coming to for years. It's…read morebeen 2 years since our last trip out to Shell Lake from Colorado and what a pleasant surprise it was to visit this place in town. * The food is great - I the had eggs Benedict and coffee....so good! My daughter had pancakes and hashbrowns and chocolate milk. She said "YEAH, it was GOOD!" * The vibe is solid - the cozy "Stranger Things" diner vibe is exactly what I'm hoping for in a breakfast joint. It's clean, the music is on point , and the lunchboxes on the walls seal the deal. * The price- Good diner food at a very reasonable price. I met the owner, Rick Carlson, and he's sharp. He knows what this town needs in a reliable, local spot, adding the charm Shell Lake deserves.

Found by accident between granddaughters softball game. And it was a good lucky find. It's a pretty…read moresmall place and the only negative with that they only had one person waiting tables and she sure DID a Excellent job. Never stopped running, even with rude people. Nice menu with a range of chooses. Days special was Swedish Meatball. Good but very salty. They advertise homemade pizza. It was not but a frozen crust for sure. Hamburger, and turkey wrap much better choices. Definitely would come again if in the area.

Totally new menu is amazing. Had the "Bubba Luv" basket, which included full rack of ribs and a…read moreton of brisket, not to mention hearty portions of cowboy beans, slaw, and au gratin potatoes. I'm a brisket lover and this was over the top good, there is nowhere else in NW Wisconsin that I've had barbecue this good. In fact, the only barbecue in the MN/WI area I can compare it to is Big Daddy's in St. Paul, MN. I read the previous reviewer's comments and I can't comment on how the restaurant was before, I've only been there under the new ownership and the new menu, and I can guarantee I'll be coming back again and again. I recommend the Bubba Luv meal for 2 and wash it down with some bourbon.

Yes, it's Memorial weekend and busy, but after an 90 min. waiting for a cheese burger and chips,…read moreand twice being told " it's being prepared," we're ready to leave. I'm going to amend my earlier two star review and balance it out with five stars. As we were preparing to leave we were asked to wait an additional 5 minutes, which we did. The cheeseburgers were good. We were even comped on the beer we had ordered, which was very classy. At least tonight, at 8:00 p.m., this appeared to be very much a drinking establishment. I don't recall seeing any food ordered or delivered, although perhaps there was some. The young girl tending the bar was excellent.

Great food! The service was spot on and we enjoyed the atmosphere! We'll be back! We all had steak…read moreand the flavor and quality was the best...

Have been coming for several years and last weekends dinner was very didappinting. Filet was tough…read moreand bland (ate barely half), and ribeye my guest had was worse-both cuts seemed old. Sides small and undercooked. Shared w staff that filet was tough and she smiled and walked away. Won't be back this summer stay...

Service friendly & well-timed. I have no idea how the steak tastes. We had the all-you-can -eat…read moreshrimp special. It was good. Shrimp tender & juicy. Nice, spicy cocktail sauce with a separate container of drawn butter so you have dipping choices. Salad crispy & fresh. Vegetable side perfectly cooked.

I should've known when I sat down and noticed 57 and A1 sauce on the table. However, the menu said…read more"market price" steaks. That implies quality. However, they serve select steaks at choice prices. Restaurants like this give red meat a bad name. High prices for low quality. I own a ranch and it is disappointing to see folks like this serve low quality meat at prices that should reflect a great meal. I would have paid a little more to enjoy a better meal.

Food has improved substantially since last year. Service in our last few visits there has been…read moregreat! Friendly, respectful atmosphere!

Came here because we were camping across the street and we wanted an easy dinner. The servers were…read moreyoung and not very knowledgeable about the menu, but they were both very kind and were working hard. The drinks came out looking we were in a supper club and the treats up front (brownies specifically) looked sooo good so we bought 4, but again, they tasted loke bad generic sysco mix and we ended up throwing them away. As others have stated, this is definitely a case of, "Sysco dropped it off and they put it in the fryer and on your plate". BUT... if you're not looking for much more than that, then this is your place.

Got a recommendation from the gals at 20 mile organic across the street to try this place, and they…read morewere right about the extensive menu and delicious food! I just ordered a BBQ burger (with the homemade BBQ sauce-which was excellent,) and my buddy ordered the jalapeno cheese curds, and the food exceeded both of our expectations. Fries were really good, perfectly cooked with a nice seasoning. Ginger, the bartender was entertaining and nice.

Stopped in for a quick snack and a drink. The place was clean and had great service despite being…read moreslow. Amazing bloody Mary's! And we didn't have the extreme one but the mix was a perfect amount of spice.

Great local diner Breakfast is down home cooking and big portions. Waitresses every time I stop…read morehave been friendly and food comes out hot. Reasonable prices. I like this little spot on Hwy M and B neat Long Lake

Not much to crow about at The Roost. Cheap eats but extremely basic and lacking flavor. Service is…read moreon the slower side, even if the restaurant isn't slammed expect to wait. Also note they do not serve hard liquor here. Bloody Mary's are made with sake instead. *Yelp wouldn't let me check in at this restaurant. It said I was "too faraway to check in here" even though I was inside the restaurant on their WIFI. Thought I'd mention that since this review will be missing that little check at the top.

This is not a huge restaurant located in Spooner, WI, but it's huge on flavor and portions. I am…read morenot kidding when I say I have had authentic Mexican food, as well as Mexican food from all across the country, and I really mean it when I say this is one of the best ever. I had shrimp and steak fajitas, and I can't remember having fajitas like this except for another family run Mexican restaurant in California. The guacamole - outstanding, their chips - freshly fried...super light and crispy - perfect....the fajitas - bliss. They have a very large menu... I can't find a full one online, but the Italian side sounds just as good....pizza, Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, large selection of pastas....even hot dogs! One option is the Chicago dog. From those that have tried this side of the fence food say it's also very good. So go there and check for yourself. I believe they are fairly young for a restaurant, but they sure know what they are doing. It wasn't just the food either. The service was excellent, the prices very fair, and even the bathroom was really clean!

Great place and people. Recommend if passing through Spooner. All their food was great.read more