Really a 2.5 for me. Obviously given the great reviews here, I had high expectations that just…read moreweren't met. I visited with a party of 5 midweek so they weren't especially busy, Drinks - a well chosen, decently priced selection of beer and wine as well as a full bar. Apps - here's where it started to go downhill. The first two items (from a choice of maybe 8) were unavailable. Not really acceptable given that they update their menu regularly. We settled on a chipotle goat cheese terrine which was good, when it arrived....about 30 minutes later. First - two people ordered the chicken wild rice soup which was never delivered. Hubs agreed to take his because he was still hungry (see entrees below) and they kindly comped it for the error. However, the soup was delivered just warm and kind of had a funny taste (to me, it was almost an iodine shellfish undertone). Entrees - two of us ordered risotto, 2 had pasta and one person had pork loin. The pork loin was the best of the lot. The pasta was ehhhhh....just ok. My risotto was actually very good but hubs was irritated that his contained just 2 small scallops on his - a ripoff at $24. Service - pleasant but absent. Even though there were just a few other tables and other servers present our server was MIA most of the meal. We had long empty glasses, long delays and missed courses. Not acceptable in a place of this caliber. Bottom line - when I'm paying a premium price I expect service and quality to match and it didn't happen for my group. Meh.

I usually do not post super negative reviews however I feel I need to warn people that this place…read moreis NOT what you expect. The menu sounds wonderful; duck dishes, bison burgers and filets...sounds great, right? Well, it is not. Beware, do not waste your time. In remote locations like Cable, Wisconsin, one must look at the "review dates" on yelp and trip advisor, etc. as wait staff, cooks and owners frequently change hands so unless it is a super recent review, it probably does not match the current state of affairs. I called at 7pm on a Thursday, I asked for an 8pm reservation and was told I need to be there by 7:45, I said OK and my husband and I hustled to get ready and be there by 7:45pm. We walked in at 7:41pm and were seated. We ordered drinks and food, our drinks came and then all we did is WAIT. Bread came out and it was terrible, seemed it was 3 days old and just not good so we did not eat but one small piece each. The place is not large so we could hear other tables complaining to the waitresses about the timing of the food coming out of the kitchen. The waitress for one table compensated all their drinks as the wait was so long and the food did not come out together. The waitresses were talking about their "chef", well he was not a chef but a very low level cook at best. Since the restaurant is in a basement like atmosphere (the art work is very nice) there aren't any windows to see outdoors. At one point our waitress brought us a large salad and soup, which we did not order. She was amazed we did not order it. She may have had 3 tables total so to not know we did not order this and to seem so surprised was odd. My husband ordered another beer which took 20 minutes for her to bring to him. Then, our waitress brought us 2 more salads, which we did NOT order. hahaha. It seems so funny now but at the time I thought she must be off her rocker to not have a clue on who ordered what, I mean she only had 3 tables! by 8:45pm my husband asked how much longer and we were told 5 minutes. Then, at 9:15 she brought out some food for us. I ordered bison, and it was supposed to come with carrots and potatoes. Well, something red and runny was on my plate, I have no idea what it was and the yellow glob was not potatoes but something else, I do not recall what she called it, looked like smashed macaroni and cheese. The waitress said they were out of potatoes and carrots. My husband's duck drowned! haha It was a large brown mess of gravy and sauce. Oh, and another couple that were seated after us did get their food after an hour wait and said it tasted terrible. You could also hear the cook and the waitresses yelling in the kitchen area, then the cook came charging out into the dining area and sat at the bar talking to some woman. The few tables that were not being used still had all the dirty dishes on them and no one cleaned them up. So the story ends, we walked out.... WArning, do not even attempt to eat here, nothing good to say about it. nothing.... Visited August 2016

Have been hearing about this place for years an so glad we finally got to go. If you are in Duluth…read moreand love speakeasy's, this is a must. The vibe is a little lounge-y and a little downton abby. There are little nooks to sit in everywhere. We got there early in the evening so it was quiet as far as people but the music was cranked up to club level. We ordered our drinks at the bar and were a little disappointed when the bartenders did not engage at all. Even when we asked questions. The drinks were done really well. All in all it was a fun place to check out!

Kind of a disappointment. The drinks are expensive ($15 average for a cocktail) and our server was…read morechatting behind the bar while we waited for another round. It is a neat place given the history of the building but underwhelming overall. Not sure if we'd be back. Definitely a cool place to try out if you're not from town.

My favorite restaurant up in the cable/Namakagon area. We were up for Burke weekend and ate in the…read moredining room Saturday with a reservation. Started with shrimp cocktail (9/10) very tasty and good sized shrimp. I got the NY strip special which was topped with mushrooms and a side of spinach and it was absolutely incredible (10/10). Would definitely order again. Past times I have gotten the prime rib which is also really good but I had never been here when they had this strip special so I had to give it a try

We had talked about Garmisch USA and what a fantastic experience it is to stay in the Lodge and…read moreenjoy the restaurant to our friends for years. I even took my employees there one weekend for the company Christmas party. I invited and treated our friends from Chicago to a stay at the Lodge for a quick get away. What a freak show! The people at the desk were rude, hostile and obnoxious. The same was true in the restaurant. To give a great example of what a bunch of creeps they are. The WiFi Pass work was upyours! This was a complete embarrassment after our guests drove for hours to this lodge of beastly human behavior. The food in the Restaurant had gone so far down hill it was a joke. A Miserable, MISERABLE experience. DO yourself a favor and stay away. I would give it negative 5 stars.

Love this bar. The ppl are welcoming. The beer is decent. Interesting decor. I highly recommend.read more

Most incredible ambience I've ever experienced at a bar. Service is incredible and the bloody…read moreMary's are off the chain.

great food and service! Amazing place For drinks with friends and family. Nice atmosphere and…read moreambiance. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere and food was good. Waitress was extremely professional. Absolutely STUNDED by the…read moreprices. Was there with friends and we all agreed it was extremely expensive. Drinks we're crazy prices. And we are all in the food business. So if you don't mind the price it's good. We even had one customer return her drink because it was not made well. They charged her full price for it even though she only drank 2 sips. Side dips for steaks, etc were an added charged. They'll get you good. Bring lots of $$$. No plans to ever return.

Always great service and the best food available for miles. And perfect limey margaritas!read more

Stopped here on a little Easter weekend trip. Absolutely wonderful! Fantastic fresh salsa and…read morechips, taco salad with chicken was wonderful and my husband loved the carne asada tacos. We're from California and laughed about how much better the food was here than at home! Great service as well. Thank you!

The Bluegill is a staple of these parts, and is a must stop when we are in the area. My…read moregrandparents went here when they were growing up in the area, my mom went here when she was a kid, and now when our family returns to the area we have third and fourth generation coming back here. On our recent visit, we had a large party, but the staff handled it well. We sat in the back area, which was spacious and very clean. The younger guy that helped us was super friendly and able to handle our party with ease. The food was excellent and arrived to the table hot, fresh, and around the same time. My patty melt was amazing. It had tons of grilled onions, and the rye bread was toasty and buttery.

Wow--this place absolutely rocks! When you're in a small…read moretown and everyone you meet--from the grocery store to the gas station to your morning walk--tells you you have to eat at Mary's Bluegill, you listen. And they weren't wrong. I had the famous recipe roast beef sandwich with sweet potato fries, my husband went for the grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, my sister had a grilled chicken sandwich, my brother-in-law ordered a mushroom burger, and my daughter-in-law got the crispy chicken wrap... everybody loved their meal and excited that Mary's Bluegill is catering a family wedding on the 4th of July and we decided we are coming back on Sunday for the prime rib special night. I'm happy to recommend this restaurant!

Enjoyed it. We've…read morebeen coming to Jade Fountain once a year when we're in the area visiting our son, for several years now. We've always ordered their Old Fashioned, so tonight was no exception. I wasn't too fond of the bourbon used but the drink was well made and was on a nice big ice cube. The vibe here is "speakeasy" in my opinion. Each time we've been here, there's only one person working and he stays busy. But he is very efficient, so we've never waited long for our drinks. One room here has a small stage and PA setup. We've never been here when they had entertainment. But they always have music on in the background for ambiance. Thanks Jade Fountain for capping off our week-long visit to Duluth. See you next time.

The ambiance is amazing here. I live for a vibe and you can sense the vibe the second you walk in…read more Amazing drinks with umbrellas, tap beer, pull tabs, old school jukebox, comedy, and live music!! They know what they're doing here to keep the fun alive. I recommend checking out for a low key evening with someone special. They have so many cool things to look at hanging throughout the space, on top of events!

Hard to get to with the road construction but worth the wait once we got there. We all ordered the…read moreFriday night whitefish special. Comes with potato choice, veggies and soup or salad for $18.00 cute little log building with character, attentive waiter and beyond awesome food

Thoroughly unimpressed with the food truck at the apple fest. The portion probably wouldn't have…read morefed my 10 year old. Rice was either overcooked or day old and crispy. Salad was out of the bottom of the bag and old.

First time visiting Boreal House and we loved it! We enjoyed snacks and a couple drinks. Our waiter…read morewas awesome. The plants and natural light gave it a relaxed feel. Would recommend!

Checked out this newer spot in Duluth while up on a girls weekend and what a perfect mid day spot…read moreto grab a drink and snacks. It screams Minnesota with the top the tater and warm pretzel. We all loved our cocktails. Highly recommend the bloody!