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    The Den

    3.8 (122 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Den Burger
    Becky N.

    I haven't been in this space since it was a McDonald's waaaay back in my college days. I think the floor might be the same! It was a cool building then and that continues with two floors of seating and a wall of windows. Plenty of greenery and plants to warm it up a bit. It still has just a slight "diner" feel to it though and it doesn't match the vibe of what I think they are trying to be here. Our meals were ok. We all largely felt that they were overpriced for what they were. The menu pays homage to procuring local ingredients but the food descriptions don't tell you the details which is disappointing. The pesto gnocchi at $25 is especially perplexing. I had the den burger and it was ok. The chips were overdone and the greens on the burger were sad and wilted. The star of the evening was the virgin siren call mocktail - really well done! There aren't a ton of choices for a nicer meal in this area, I know, but the impression I had before coming here was that they are trying to fill that void. I don't think they are quite there.

    Gnocchi
    Noelle L.

    We have prompt and attentive service and we sat at their new outdoor patio tables and watched the boats and gulls moving about. Only a few vegetarian options but the beet burger and pesto gnocchi were both delicious.

    Houghton sour
    Tiffany Z.

    The atmosphere is cute and waitstaff very nice. The booths were not so comfortable as the backs kept moving when you'd sit back or people behind you were sit back - then you get bumped forward. I spilt my drink because I got hit in the back with the booth back. The cocktail was OK. It was too sweet and not shaken long enough, is it was bubbly instead of frothy on the top. I ordered the special of the night: shrimp scampi pasta. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, still super juicy and tender, but the pasta itself had no flavor. It was strange because the shrimp was beautiful but the rest was just bland. I don't ever add salt to a restaurant dish and that time I was adding more and more with every bite. I think it's kind of cool to have a place like this is Houghton but I don't think it lives up to the price or the image it's trying to portray. I won't be returning unfortunately.

    Old Fashioned and Light beer
    Hope F.

    We enjoyed our dinner this evening at The Den. Old Fashioned with brandy (just like in our home state of WI) was delicious and had a sprig of Rosemary that our server lit when she served it. Imparted a Smokey flavor to the cocktail. My husband had the Asian chicken sandwich and although he had to remove the kimchi slaw (too spicy for his taste) he said the sandwich was delicious. My salmon was perfectly cooked as was the asparagus. Great dinner and evening.

    Water glass
    Hue M.

    The water pitcher and glass were on point. The food was mid. The Alc was mid. The most notable thing about the burger was the charred flavor as the five types of meat really just blended together and didn't produce a memorable distinct flavor. Sorry if I seem like a hater I just live next to a meat shop that sell wagyu and eat that multiple times a week. Wagyu with literally no seasoning has been a more memorable taste to my palette than this burger and i guess I'm just disappointed.

    Inside

    Great food and service. Came here 3 years ago and did not like it. This time service was great .and food really good. Had lamb chops with mushrooms. The lamb chops were the size of frogs legs but good. Could have served with mint jelly. The beast burger was a beast and delicious.

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    Holland O.

    This spot really surprised me!! On a day trip to Houghton, we discovered the Den by a recommendation from a local. So glad we did-- the food turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! First, when you walk in, the restaurant itself is sooo beautiful and hip. The style of the interior gave me modern great gatsby vibes. Absolutely loved the decor and finishes! So unexpected for the location. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip for an appetizer, which was excellent! I got the scallops and my boyfriend got the duck. The scallops we agreed were the star of the show. Both dishes were beautifully presented which I appreciate! My scallops came over a parsnip purée and sautéed veggies with some mysterious red oil that tasted bomb. All the flavors together were seriously incredible! Definitely one of those meals I wish I could re-eat. Highly recommend this spot and will certainly return if I'm ever in the area again!

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    Bonfire

    Bonfire

    2.9(70 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    This place has such an amazing atmosphere and great attitude . We turned up at 5pm after…read moregraduation, I had made the maid take of ringing for another date and didn't make a reservation as I was told they open at 5pm and it's normally ok then to just come. Well my mistake as I gave them the wrong date. So we turn up when there was a pile of people who had made reservations - the manager was amazing - she was already so busy but she went out of her way and managed to get our party of 8 sorted and seated. The service was amazing , the food even better. The BEST prawns I have had outside of Australia - like amazing. My husbands chicken was really great as well - in fact all of our meals were cooked to perfection. Even when they were so busy with the graduation we were made to feel like we were fabulous. The band was great as were the cosmopolitans. The manager kept checking on us making sure we were ok and she was so so lovely. I highly recommend Bonfire , even under stressful conditions they gave the best service, drinks, food and ambience. And don't forget the great prawns I highly recommend this place , I'm definitely purely going again.

    Ok, the good....food was very, very good. The Ahi Tuna appetizer was outstanding as was the fresh…read moremade guacamole that came in an incredibly heavy stone bowl. The specialty drinks were fantastic, albeit pricey. I ordered the fish special and was very pleased. But...there is some serious not so good...we arrived early, 5:30 for dinner to beat the rush, but apparently that doesn't count. We waited for drinks..., we waited for appetizers..., we waited, and waited, and waited for our entrees..., when it finally arrived, everyone was thrilled, but they missed an order and one in our party waited even longer until finally served. If that want enough, we came back the next evening for the music and were told after ordering apps, that the wait would be 2 hours...mind you, the place was no where near even half full. And it took almost 2 hours. I will also echo the shock of an upcharge for using a credit card. Food alone would be 5 stars, but service was excruciatingly slow and so it's 3 stars.

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    Bonfire - Second floor.  We got here at 5:30

    Second floor. We got here at 5:30

    Bonfire - Brisket tacos

    Brisket tacos

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    Harbor Haus Restaurant - WI Goat Cheese app and the jagerwurst app - but very good

    Harbor Haus Restaurant

    4.4(160 reviews)
    40.1 mi
    $$$

    What a discovery and sad it's taken decades to finally come here. You walk in and the whole side of…read morethe restaurant is windows so everyone has a view of Superior. The hostess was lovely and found us a space even though we didn't have a reservation (I would recommend this). Our server Lilly was knowledgeable, attentive and very good. She managed a huge section and timed all of us perfectly so no one was waiting too long for their dishes or drinks. The food is OUTSTANDING!! How has this been under the radar in Copper Harbor? High dinning in the middle of no-where, its wonderful. The trout was super moist and flavorful with crisp skin. The mushroom risotto was cooked perfectly and full of earthy flavors. The beef stroganoff was rich and decadent. The four cheese ravioli was a lot on its own, but paired with the beef and sauce was a perfect match. We ordered a side of spätzle and sauce and it was another fun and delicious dish to try. Our starter was the special of fried burrata cheese over a homemade marinara. The marinara was my favorite part! Acidic, smooth, herby and fill of fresh garden tomato flavor. German beer on tap and a great wine selection. The location (restaurant, event space and cabins) are for sale. I hope potential new owners will keep the food as unique and high quality as it is now.

    Rolled in at 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon in August and my husband and I were seated at a table…read morewith an exquisite view of the water. We called to make a reservation when they opened at 2:00 and were informed that they were filled for the evening though there would still be drop in seating if we arrived before 4-5:00. Sure enough, by the time we departed @ 4:45, the place was hopping. Call ahead for reservations if you would like a table in the evening or be prepared to wait. The draw here is the view of the water; simply gorgeous. The food is also wonderful, with a good choice of seafood and meat entrees, appetizers and desserts. We began our meal with the tempura white fish with Asian slaw appetizer. It was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with a nice balance of flavors with rubles and pickled ginger. A winner. We chose the scallop special ($48) and the pan cooked trout ($28). Both entrees came with fresh sautéed seasonal veggies, a choice of one side starch (mashed potatoes, au gratin potatoes, rice pilaf, risotto) and a choice of salads (Caesar, garden, beet-feta or watermelon) . We also enjoyed a warm roll with olive oil and herbs to dip. Our meals were beautifully presented, piping hot and well cooked. The seafood was tender with flavorful but not overpowering seasoning and sauces. The veggies were crisp and the potatoes were delicious. We shared a flourless chocolate torte and it was amazing: smooth, rich and not too sweet. With tip our tab came to $130 for two with no drinks. Expect to pay good money for a nice dinner, well prepared, a beautiful view and first class service.

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    Harbor Haus Restaurant - First floor

    First floor

    Harbor Haus Restaurant - Watermelon salad

    Watermelon salad

    Harbor Haus Restaurant - White fish tempura with Asian slaw appetizer

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    White fish tempura with Asian slaw appetizer

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