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    Whistling Straits Restaurant

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    Open 5:45 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Johanna H.

    Ahh mazinnng views. Having lived in SF for 7 years we got used to the Pacific Ocean and awesome views up and down the coast and I honestly have to say this is right up there. Food was fine but what set it apart was the views from the patio and first come first serve fire pit spots. Watched sunset and didn't want to leave.

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    Danielle P.

    We had an incredible 10/10 dinner and experience at Whistling Straits Restaurant on their last night of service before closing for the season. For starters, the remote location makes it feel so exclusive, the building is a gorgeous stone and brimming with elegance (like everything associated with the American Club!) We were seated for our reservation right away and offered drinks and ordered appetizers. We started with a scallop dish and salad, followed by a braised duck dish and truffle goat pasta dish. We let the chef decide on choosing/serving our pasta dish and it was AMAZING - the pasta was made in house and honestly it was one of the yummiest dishes I've ever tried! Closed the dinner out with hot toddies which was a great way to kick off the holiday season. We will definitely be going back again!

    Gf club sandwich
    Elisabeth P.

    We had lunch here last weekend and, despite some rainy weather, enjoyed a beautiful view, cozy fireside dining, and a great gluten-free sandwich. Having just been in Ireland, we immediately appreciated the Irish countryside castle-like design with beautiful stonework at the entrance. The view of the lake combined with the warm fireplace made the restaurant perfectly cozy and inviting. Our server was nice but not well versed on the menu for people with allergies. It would be nice if the menu was labeled, but as it was, she had to ferry back and forth from the kitchen to check on things for me. It ended up that I couldn't have any of the soups or appetizers, but at least they had gf bread. My club sandwich with veggies and hummus as a side turned out delicious with fresh local bacon and a fabulous aioli. The husband had the soup of the day, a potato leek, and a very crispy fish and chips. He said both were very good. Overall, as long as you're flexible, the place can definitely accommodate a gluten allergy, and the ambiance is picturesque.

    Scallops
    Apurba B.

    Great food but very bad service! We went to the Whistling Straits Golf Course for our anniversary and then got dinner after at the restaurant. We got seated right away, and the ambiance is very historic and exquisite. The hostess was very kind and filled our glasses of water. When the server came around, she asked for our drinks order, and to save time, we added our appetizers' order, too. The drinks were 20 minutes late, and there was no explanation as to why it took so long. The appetizers came after that, and the server never asked who the food and drinks were. As the appetizers were dropped off, the server asked for our entrée order and immediately put that in. While we waited for the entrées, the server had no touch points at the table, so we didn't ask if we wanted more drinks or anything else. After 30 minutes of waiting for the entrée where we thought the server abandoned us, we almost left when the hostess came by our table to help us get more water and apologize for the wait. Finally, after a very long wait, the food came out, and the same as the drinks, there was nobody asking if the food was good or why there was a delay. What started as a great round of golf ended as an abysmal dinner that left a bad taste in our mouth. It's really sad that this expensive place had poor service with no apologies.

    Bourbon Chocolate Torte--yummy but rich!!
    Carol B.

    Outstanding choice! Server Ellie was fantastic--her happy smile added to the beautiful scenery & the well-prepared food to make our meal quite memorable. The interior is elegant yet rustic, with a crackling fireplace and crystal stemware; lots to look at & admire. We could see the golf course and Lake Michigan from our table--spectacular!! We will be back!!

    View of the course from the restaurant area
    Jordan H.

    Loved the citrus shrimp salad here for lunch, light and refreshing! Wonderful view of the golf course from the outdoor patio and very nice service! Would recommend to anyone interested!

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    Ashley H.

    Wow! The views!! The staff was amazing so attentive and personable really friendly. Eva was our amazing server. Their VESA's salad was yummy as were thier scallops and beef tenderloin. The crème brûlée was my absolute favorite. We loved sitting out on the patio watching the golfers come in

    This is the clubhouse from our after dinner walk out to the coastline.

    Great outdoor terrace dining. The food was spectacular. We shared a charcuterie, wedge salad and filet. That evening there were several large parties so it was a bit loud with cigar smoke. But all in all a wonderful experience.

    Open Faced tuna melt with arugula salad
    Mary T.

    We were passing through town and had to wait a bit before the next place to stay was opened. Our party of four was warmly welcomed. We had a great seat by the window overlooking the spectacular course. I ordered their BLT and my hubby ordered an open-faced tuna melt that came with a side of arugula salad. We loved them both. Would definitely come back. It was chilly in their though, so maybe bring a sweater or buy one in the pro shop. Just sayin......

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    Reel N.

    Um...did you know you can dine upstairs and you don't need a reservation? The menu is simple but the atmosphere is something else. It's like Chili's Restaurant prices with golf resort ambiance. Had their Old Fashioned drink. Spot on! Also had turkey BLT. Good portions. Mrs. had their fish and chips and was happy. After we ate we walked outside and watched golfers finish the course at the 18th hole. Could have also just watched from our table but being outside was nice. Got to hear the chatter of the golfing groups having fun. Could've also ate outside off the menu pictured but didn't realize that until afterwards. What a great experience. Definitely recommend trying it!

    Welsh rarebit
    Rebecca K.

    Was a bit chilly near window, but very friendly service from hostess as well as from waitress. Menu was ample and i left full! Got the cheesy cauliflower, filet, salmon and pheasant at our table. We also got the kohler chocolate torte, coffee, foie gras and welsh rarebit for appetizers. Everything was very very delicious. The resort shuttle came very fast and dropped us back off at hotel!

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    I recommend the potato and leek soup and the wedge salad. Both were delicious and extremely filling.

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    Maybe some of the best (sandwich) bread I've had. The sandwich's we tried were the Noreaster…read moreand the Neptuna. Both of the sandwiches were good, but the bread they were served on was the real winner. Also had some type of potato soup that was only okay. Had to try a couple of desserts too! Both were pretty good, my favorite was some type of bread with strawberries. Don't remember the name, but it was a very unique banana breadlike dessert, only made with strawberries. Very cool vibes in the restaurant, surfer themed! Outdoor seating on the river is nice too.

    First time here. We were staying at the American Club for the weekend and asked around for a good…read morecoffee shop in Sheboygan. This place was recommended, so we decided to give it a try on a cold Saturday morning. Food: We ordered a couple of lattes and some breakfast. For drinks, it was one Vanilla Latte and one London Fog Tea Latte. We asked for mugs, but they were served in glasses instead. Not quite the same, but acceptable. Both drinks were made well, with good texture, nice flavor, and the right temperature. For food, we ordered one Veggie Quiche and a piece of Spanakopita. After they were reheated properly (see Service below), both were very good. I had the Spanakopita, and it was loaded with spinach and feta. The dough-to-filling ratio was excellent. The flavors were rich and complex. The portion size was large, larger than my appetite, but I somehow managed to keep working on it until I was completely stuffed. Service: The service around the food was disappointing. Even though we were clearly dining in, our order was marked as takeout. This created a number of issues. When the food arrived in takeout containers, I mentioned that we were eating inside (especially obvious since our drinks were in glasses). The server simply shrugged and said, "Oh well, they are marked as takeout." I went to the counter and asked for plates and that the food be brought to the proper temperature. It took a while, but they eventually returned with the food reheated, served on plates, and replaced the plastic utensils with metal ones. There was very little acknowledgment that a mistake had been made, and no real apology for the delays. Atmosphere: The place is rustic and right on the water. It reminded me of a fish shanty, in a charming way. There are a couple of different rooms for seating, and we chose one in the back that was quieter. I liked the authentic feel of it. However, there were some areas with old furniture piled up for storage, which took away a bit from the overall look. They also have an outdoor patio that overlooks the river, which would be a lovely spot to sit on a warm day. We would go back. If we ordered food again, I would just make sure they clearly understood from the start that we were dining in so the details were handled correctly.

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