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    The Den

    3.8 (129 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor dining overlooking the rive.
    John F.

    Modern and trendy restaurant, especially compared to the other choices in Houghton. I sat at the bar and my server was the bartender. She was very friendly and helpful, even though she was kept quite busy mixing drinks for the other diners. I ordered the Jagerschnitzel with a small side salad. The "small" salad was quite large and very fresh. I can't imagine how big the large salad is! My Jagerschnitzel was good. I would say I would have a lighter breading would have made it even better, but I'd still recommend. Tonight was a " Chamber of Congress" type evening in Houghton. I don't imagine 80 degree nights happen a lot way up here! The great weather brought a lot of people out and about enjoying the river walk and downtown. The restaurant had to limit the number of people seated because they must have been at capacity for their staff.

    Alana S.

    We went on a nice early fall day for dinner, and the weather was beautiful. I just wish they had something for the bugs, as we wound up with bugs in our cocktails which was off putting. Regardless, we kept the night going lighthearted and thoroughly enjoyed the charcuterie board appetizer we got. Nothing was explained of what was what, so it was a fun guessing game of finding out what we were eating. I ordered the steak special of the night, which was absolutely delightful and cooked just how I like it - medium rare! Served with an au gratin potato and asparagus for sides.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Great menu, delicious food. Friendly waitstaff and quick service. Modern environment.

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    Bonfire

    Bonfire

    2.9(72 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We came here for dinner while on vacation mid August knowing there would be live music. Service was…read morea bit slow given how empty the restaurant was with only 3 tables. Probably waited for an hour for food. The star of the evening was the live music hands down! The duo was quite talented and amazing for such a small venue. Their caliber is fit for a music festival. Food was mediocre. Husband ordered the white fish which was drowned in cream sauce. My shrimp tacos were just okay. Overall, would recommend this place for live music and drinks but not for food.

    Do not book a summer wedding reception here…read more We held our wedding reception in the banquet room on July 26, 2025, one of the hottest days of the year. The banquet room technically has an AC unit, but it was so ineffective that our guests could not tell it was running. The owner has since acknowledged that this unit "struggles on any hot day." The venue knew the forecast and knew the limitations of its AC, yet there was no adequate contingency plan. The room became so unbearably hot that our elderly aunt, who has a heart condition, and other family members had to leave early--some before receiving dinner. Most of our guests were gone before dancing began. Dinner was scheduled for 5:30 p.m. but was approximately 1.5 hours late. Several parents left to get fast food for their children and then returned. Once dinner was served, the venue ran out of potatoes and barbecue sauce even though only 76 guests attended--12 fewer than the 88 people the venue had been asked to prepare for. We were told the venue was short-staffed because employees had called in sick, and the owner later cited problems with the oven. Those circumstances may explain the service failure, but they do not change what our guests experienced. The restaurant side had substantially stronger air conditioning. We were told at the time that it had been closed because the venue was short-staffed. We were eventually allowed to move there, but by then most guests had already left. We still paid the full $500 charge for a dance floor that we could not meaningfully use. We also had to advocate for a reduction afterward; it was not simply offered. The final invoice was reduced by $462 from $4,467.84. Of that amount, $312 corresponded exactly to the 12 absent guests at $26 each, while only $150 was deducted from the $600 room charge. The $500 dance-floor charge and the $587.60 charge for "gratuity, set-up, tear-down, etc." remained unchanged. Although I waited to post a public review because I did not want these problems to overshadow my memories of our wedding, I documented the heat-related departures, food delay, shortages, and staffing problems in writing three days after the reception. When I eventually shared my experience, the owner responded publicly with "not sure what possesses you" and "shame on you," minimized what happened, compared us with couples who were supposedly happier, and attributed the problems to the weather, sick employees, and equipment issues. That response showed very little accountability for the venue's responsibility to provide a reasonably comfortable room, timely and sufficient food, and a workable backup plan. A wedding brings together people who may rarely all be in the same place. We cannot get back the part of that day our family missed because they had to leave. Future couples deserve to understand this risk before booking the banquet room.

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

    Second floor. We got here at 5:30

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    Brisket tacos

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    Harbor Haus Restaurant

    4.4(168 reviews)
    40.1 mi
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    A Copper Harbor Treasure -- Harbor Haus is Pure Magic…read more Harbor Haus is truly one of the most special restaurants we've ever been to. The food is absolutely incredible -- every dish is crafted with so much care and flavor that it keeps us coming back again and again. But what makes Harbor Haus unforgettable is the people. Lisa and George are two of the sweetest, most welcoming humans you'll ever meet. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like you're part of their family. The entire staff is just as wonderful -- warm, attentive, and genuinely happy to see you. There's a feeling here that you simply can't find anywhere else. We love coming to see them, and we love everything about this place. Harbor Haus is the heart of Copper Harbor, and we hope it never leaves. It's a gem, a tradition, and a home away from home. If you're anywhere near Copper Harbor, do yourself a favor and go. You'll be treated like family, fed like royalty, and you'll leave already planning your next visit. A huge Thank you to Amazing Chef Dan!! Victoria Waliczek & Dan Miller

    What a hidden gem at the end of the road. Beautiful dining and experience. Floor to ceiling windows…read morewith views from every seat overlooking copper harbor bay. Only open seasonally, which sucks because we are more fall/winter visitors, but always such a treat. Servers are dressed in German attire, authentic dishes with German flare, killer flavors and combos! We recommend this place to everyone.

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    Harbor Haus Restaurant - First floor

    First floor

    Harbor Haus Restaurant - Drink and app on the patio overlooking Lake Superior

    Drink and app on the patio overlooking Lake Superior

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    Finn & Feather Northwoods Cuisine - Smoked Brisket with Cherry Chipotle sauce.

    Finn & Feather Northwoods Cuisine

    4.8(17 reviews)
    65.2 mi

    I haven't been here in the past five years until recently since my brother suggested we stop by…read more Our server was very lovely, the dining area was simple with a great lake view, and the food was actually astounding. Seriously can't get the cherry chipotle bbq wings out of my head. Would recommend this place to anyone!

    My wife and I were in town with our exchange students (from Italy and Spain), we had an expectation…read morethat we would have a hard time finding amazing food and did struggle the first few days with average results. Then as we sat at a local dive, I stumbled on Finn & Feather and we left, drove 95mph and made it (with an hour and half to spare as they are on Central time!). I am so glad we made that move, drinks were great, food was AMAZING! Our exchange students tried the ELK steak my wife ordered for the first time (and first time for me as well) and it was simply perfection! My old fashioned was spot on. I'm a steak guy, my steak was the GUIDES cut (I was skeptical), but HOLY COW, what a piece of meat, cooked to my exact standards (my Dad was a butcher) and the piece was a very generous portion given the price after cooking even. Ok, so I would leave it there, but I can NOT, the deserts were home-made, the in-house cream alone was fabulous and the cake we had was out of this world. Our only minor complaint, the broccolini needs some seasoning, but overall it was so minor, we wouldn't worry too much about it. If you are up North, an even within an hour, make the trip to this amazing restaurant sitting buried right on the shores of Lake Gogebic. It was so good, we heard they were doing a lobster boil the next night, we booked reservations on the spot and came back the next night! Special shout-out to our waiter and the whole staff - it was the Labor Day weekend and they made us feel special, included and the food - oh the food - so good! Don't miss this special place on your next trip up north!

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    Finn & Feather Northwoods Cuisine - Bar and seating area

    Bar and seating area

    Finn & Feather Northwoods Cuisine - 8oz (really like 10!) For size

    8oz (really like 10!) For size

    Finn & Feather Northwoods Cuisine

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