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3.5 stars. This app needs halvsies. Came here on a Tuesday, off season, and it was definitely showing. The food was pretty good. View was nice. The service was sparse. Poor bartender was over worked and it seemed like the other people who worked there could give a flying frisbee. I was starving, SQUID!! so we had to get food. Had the ol' standard burger, split with the wife. Fries were crisp and burger was good quality. I guess the turn off was the aura. It seemed like we had some Mr. and Mrs. Howell types in there, and maybe they didn't like my work jacket and hat?? Got some looks from the ol' bluebloods, and all the while they are wearing their own goofy ahh Panama Jack hats. Loosen your undies, Mortimer and Betty, it's Minoqua, not downtown Chicago. I cannot dog the food, or the overworked bartender. He tried. I do not fit in this place. It is a little too snooty for me. Go there, if you feel like you are somebody, that I am obviously not. LOL.
The vibe was so awesome/ the server was very friendly and helpful when we ordered. We had a large group and ordering and paying went smoothly. The food and drinks were amazing and I will be back when I'm in town!
My college buddy and I stopped in for a drink after touring and shopping. It's been years since I last stopped in (and I believe ownership has changed since then). While I was closing up my dad's old house I would frequently come for lunch or dinner -- but I never sat down for a drink at the bar, and I wasn't Yelping back then -- so this is a first review for me even though it's not my first visit. The back bar is beautiful. I don't know if it's original or something resurrected from another long gone establishment, but I like it a lot. And after scanning the bottles it's apparent that they have just about everything and therefore should be able to make whatever drink a customer might want. My friend spotted a top shelf bourbon he was interested in and asked for a pour, neat. The pour was ample and the price was fair. He enjoyed it. I perused their "signature drinks" menu and selected one that appealed to me. Unfortunately the bartender didn't know how to make it and had to consult a recipe. Once mixed and served, the drink was fine and I enjoyed it. But, in my opinion, if an establishment is offering signature drinks or dishes, the bartenders and chefs, even if recently hired, need to know the recipes by heart (or at the least, not let the customers know that they are checking out the recipe). Professionalism is important for me, no matter what the business may be.
We've been here a couple times recently for lunch and dinner. The service is always good. The atmosphere is casual and overlooks the lake. Most of the food we've tried was ok such as the ribs, burger, etc. The parking lot isn't huge however you can easily find street parking nearby.
My good gracious! So glad we stumbled across this gem on our way to Washburn. We were traveling from Milwaukee to Washburn (for a vacation near the Apostle Islands) and needed a break from driving and some lunch. We happened to stop for gas right across the street from The Boathouse and after a search on Yelp, decided it would be an aok spot to stop for lunch. We were greeted and seated immediately. Their dining room is lined with large windows overlooking the lake and so we were able to watch some water skiers doing jumps off the ramp in the lake while we dined. So cool! I ordered the lure salad with salmon added and it was a moan-worthy delight. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the salad was perfectly dressed (not too much not too little) and every bite was flavorful and fresh! The service was incredibly friendly and they have a gorgeous bar. If we'd had more time in the area, I would have definitely been back for cocktails. Get to it!
Good food. Good service. Beautiful view (right on the lake). I'm hoping to visit here for dinner.
Stopped in for lunch for our first time in the area. Got there before the rush, thankfully :-) really enjoyed the view and the food.
Beautiful and prime location in Minocqua! We came here for a late lunch after a full morning on the water. Surprised to see many tasty options on the menu as well as good kids meals. We ordered seafood of course! My tuna wrap was very fresh and delicious, wish there was no sauce in the wrap. The shrimp tacos were on point. Service was friendly and fast especially during peak lunch hour. Definitely recommend this restaurant for lunch for families with s children!
The boathouse dining overlooks lake Minocqua so the view is 5 ! The classic bar was actually originally from Chicago bar and transported to the boathouse, which is worth a visit to see and have a drink. They have a wide variety of taps including spotted cow. The food was good overall, but unfortunately they could do much better managing tables. We had reserved for a large group of 10 and they had given away our table to another group despite us arriving on time. We had to wait over 40 minutes to be seated. Frustrating
Nice restaurant with an amazing location and view of lake. Great menu includes everything from appetizers, sandwiches and full dinners. Large open bar in dinner area, stocked with many wines and high end spirits along with specialty tap beers. Might make for a of loud dinning atmosphere on busy nights. No problem tonight however. The bartender told me that they don't take reservations which might make for a bit if a wait in the touristy seasons. She recommended that "eating early" dinning would be best in summer, otherwise there could be a wait, depending on the day. I heard the waitress tell the table behind me that the ribs were "fall off the bone" good.... So that's what ordered! The ribs were good, but definitely not "fall off the bone". Needed to cut each bone off the rack, and then work a bit to get the meat. Nothing wrong with the taste however. I really liked the fresh loaf of bread that came with my dinner. Very fresh, and served warm. Prices were in line with other comparable restaurants, which is nice in a touristy area like Minocqua where you might expect inflated prices. Will be back.
Our waiter was very considerate of my wife's gluten and dairy allergies. I had the Canadian Walleye and it was very good. Also had a Bourbon Old Fashioned Press with mushrooms and it was excellent. Would go again, especially when St. Germain is all closed down
The great views don't really save this place, unfortunately. I will say that it was obvious that they were understaffed when we were there, so I'm not singing them for that. The bartender and servers and host were all kicking butt. The food however was pretty mediocre. Definitely skip the Bistro Filet. It is a touuuugh cut of meat. The baked potato was a bit underdone. The cheese curds were nothing exemplary. The lobster tail, which was $40, came out cold with no drawn butter, so it had to be sent back. I bet their lunch is better.
We came at noon on a Friday and the place was packed. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks before lunch. I had a pineapple and jalapeño vodka cocktail which was very good. Ordered a chicken Cesar salad which normally doesn't have eggs but had hard boiled eggs. So good !!!!!! My husband had a black and blue burger which he said was to die for. We ate inside but you can sit outside too. Service was fast after we ordered. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area !!
1 month ago
3.5 stars. This app needs halvsies. Came here on a Tuesday, off season, and it was definitely showing. The food was pretty good. View was nice. The service was sparse. Poor bartender was over worked and it seemed like the other people who worked there could give a flying frisbee. I was starving, SQUID!! so we had to get food. Had the ol' standard burger, split with the wife. Fries were crisp and burger was good quality. I guess the turn off was the aura. It seemed like we had some Mr. and Mrs. Howell types in there, and maybe they didn't like my work jacket and hat?? Got some looks from the ol' bluebloods, and all the while they are wearing their own goofy ahh Panama Jack hats. Loosen your undies, Mortimer and Betty, it's Minoqua, not downtown Chicago. I cannot dog the food, or the overworked bartender. He tried. I do not fit in this place. It is a little too snooty for me. Go there, if you feel like you are somebody, that I am obviously not. LOL. read more
My college buddy and I stopped in for a drink after touring and shopping. It's been years since I last stopped in (and I believe ownership has changed since then). While I was closing up my dad's old house I would frequently come for lunch or dinner -- but I never sat down for a drink at the bar, and I wasn't Yelping back then -- so this is a first review for me even though it's not my first visit. The back bar is beautiful. I don't know if it's original or something resurrected from another long gone establishment, but I like it a lot. And after scanning the bottles it's apparent that they have just about everything and therefore should be able to make whatever drink a customer might want. My friend spotted a top shelf bourbon he was interested in and asked for a pour, neat. The pour was ample and the price was fair. He enjoyed it. I perused their "signature drinks" menu and selected one that appealed to me. Unfortunately the bartender didn't know how to make it and had to consult a recipe. Once mixed and served, the drink was fine and I enjoyed it. But, in my opinion, if an establishment is offering signature drinks or dishes, the bartenders and chefs, even if recently hired, need to know the recipes by heart (or at the least, not let the customers know that they are checking out the recipe). Professionalism is important for me, no matter what the business may be. read more
We've been here a couple times recently for lunch and dinner. The service is always good. The atmosphere is casual and overlooks the lake. Most of the food we've tried was ok such as the ribs, burger, etc. The parking lot isn't huge however you can easily find street parking nearby. read more
3 years ago
My good gracious! So glad we stumbled across this gem on our way to Washburn. We were traveling from Milwaukee to Washburn (for a vacation near the Apostle Islands) and needed a break from driving and some lunch. We happened to stop for gas right across the street from The Boathouse and after a search on Yelp, decided it would be an aok spot to stop for lunch. We were greeted and seated immediately. Their dining room is lined with large windows overlooking the lake and so we were able to watch some water skiers doing jumps off the ramp in the lake while we dined. So cool! I ordered the lure salad with salmon added and it was a moan-worthy delight. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the salad was perfectly dressed (not too much not too little) and every bite was flavorful and fresh! The service was incredibly friendly and they have a gorgeous bar. If we'd had more time in the area, I would have definitely been back for cocktails. Get to it! read more
1 year ago
Good food. Good service. Beautiful view (right on the lake). I'm hoping to visit here for dinner. read more
1 year ago
Stopped in for lunch for our first time in the area. Got there before the rush, thankfully :-) really enjoyed the view and the food. read more
Beautiful and prime location in Minocqua! We came here for a late lunch after a full morning on the water. Surprised to see many tasty options on the menu as well as good kids meals. We ordered seafood of course! My tuna wrap was very fresh and delicious, wish there was no sauce in the wrap. The shrimp tacos were on point. Service was friendly and fast especially during peak lunch hour. Definitely recommend this restaurant for lunch for families with s children! read more
The boathouse dining overlooks lake Minocqua so the view is 5 ! The classic bar was actually originally from Chicago bar and transported to the boathouse, which is worth a visit to see and have a drink. They have a wide variety of taps including spotted cow. The food was good overall, but unfortunately they could do much better managing tables. We had reserved for a large group of 10 and they had given away our table to another group despite us arriving on time. We had to wait over 40 minutes to be seated. Frustrating read more
Nice restaurant with an amazing location and view of lake. Great menu includes everything from appetizers, sandwiches and full dinners. Large open bar in dinner area, stocked with many wines and high end spirits along with specialty tap beers. Might make for a of loud dinning atmosphere on busy nights. No problem tonight however. The bartender told me that they don't take reservations which might make for a bit if a wait in the touristy seasons. She recommended that "eating early" dinning would be best in summer, otherwise there could be a wait, depending on the day. I heard the waitress tell the table behind me that the ribs were "fall off the bone" good.... So that's what ordered! The ribs were good, but definitely not "fall off the bone". Needed to cut each bone off the rack, and then work a bit to get the meat. Nothing wrong with the taste however. I really liked the fresh loaf of bread that came with my dinner. Very fresh, and served warm. Prices were in line with other comparable restaurants, which is nice in a touristy area like Minocqua where you might expect inflated prices. Will be back. read more
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Our waiter was very considerate of my wife's gluten and dairy allergies. I had the Canadian Walleye and it was very good. Also had a Bourbon Old Fashioned Press with mushrooms and it was excellent. Would go again, especially when St. Germain is all closed down read more
The great views don't really save this place, unfortunately. I will say that it was obvious that they were understaffed when we were there, so I'm not singing them for that. The bartender and servers and host were all kicking butt. The food however was pretty mediocre. Definitely skip the Bistro Filet. It is a touuuugh cut of meat. The baked potato was a bit underdone. The cheese curds were nothing exemplary. The lobster tail, which was $40, came out cold with no drawn butter, so it had to be sent back. I bet their lunch is better. read more
3 years ago
We came at noon on a Friday and the place was packed. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks before lunch. I had a pineapple and jalapeño vodka cocktail which was very good. Ordered a chicken Cesar salad which normally doesn't have eggs but had hard boiled eggs. So good !!!!!! My husband had a black and blue burger which he said was to die for. We ate inside but you can sit outside too. Service was fast after we ordered. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area !! read more
3 years ago
One of our favorite spots! Appetizers were on point, walleye cheeks & caprese! I definitely recommend them. Soup & salad was good and the main dish was yummy! We both had different steaks and they were very good. This place is a true gem, if you're hanging out with your boo or if you're out with your girlfriends. Definitely a must. Xo Veronica read more
I should be more excited, being as it's the first time I've been in a restaurant in over a year because of the "troubles." Hostess and server (same) was genial, seated us on the (enclosed) patio with a view of the lake. Fairly good selection of tap, craft, and bottle beers. Complementary cracker basket, corn bread, and two soft cheeses. Opted for onion rings appetizer, thick beer batter, side of ranch. I ordered the "special" which they called "Baby Walleye" which were actually strips off a filet, light seasoned breading, adequate size serving, which I enjoyed. Extruded fries don't do anything for me. Creamy coleslaw and baked beans were included accompaniments. Friend ordered a burger, which was your standard machine patty frozen food service type, nothing special, no seasoning. Prices were reasonable, with the exception of I thought the appetizers were high, but I suppose restaurant owners feel they have to make up for the slow times they are coming out of. When we arrived, I thought they were doing a good job of social distancing, but it was a misconception, every other table when we arrived, but as the evening went on, they filled every table, certainly less than six feet. Which was really my only disappointment. The walleye was worth the stop! read more
1 year ago
very nice restaurant FRIES WERE AMAZING cheese curds were pretty good steak looked good chicken was ok read more
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Totally a nostalgia review. Stopped by in August after not being there in 35+ years. Was my favorite restaurant as a kid when I'd visit my grand parents. Drinks were priced right, but go for the view. It never disappoints. read more
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My family and I where on a mini vacation and decided to stop for lunch. We're so glad we did. The service was wonderful and the food was fast, warm and priced well. They have a great beer selection as well as wine and cocktails. Our waitress went out of her way to show us certain tequilas that they had in stock by bringing them on a tray to our table. We will be back! read more
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Great fall view over the lake .Efficient but abrupt service at lunch. The Hungarian mushroom soup was delicious with lots of mushrooms and the Ruben sandwich was just right for splitting. read more
Seemed to be one of the nicer restaurants in this small town. We came at an odd time (4pm), which ensured a table looking over the lake. Everything on the menu seems a little overpriced for small town Wisconsin and it gave off the vibe that they were trying to be higher end than they really are. Our server seemed very rushed even though he only had a couple tables occupied. We were never given the specials for the day and had no idea there were any until a server at a nearby table was explaining them to her table. The beer list was decent and we were able to try some local Wisconsin craft beer. I ordered the Filet of Oscar and enjoyed it. It was cooked how I requested and the asparagus was nicely cooked as well. Overall, quality food but seemed pricey for what you get. Service was just average and the decor could use some updates. I'm sure they get away with being average considering there aren't many options in town. read more
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