This place is always hopping!! But staff is pleasant, handles the crowd turnover like pros, and…read moreservice is excellent. Food is hot and to order. Delicious!!

It's ok. Serviced was dedicated and speedy altho busy. Overall the food was fine. I got an…read moreomelette. Wouldn't be my first choice. I also am Gluten free so the options were limited to just GF bread with the bfast. Other places have many options and fresher/farm table feel options that I appreciate more. The pancake, French toast options did look really good tho.

Amazing staff, cute and clean, very accommodating even on 4th of July weekend busyness!read more

This place surprised me in a very good way! Their iced caramel latte was awesome and the panini was…read moreout of this world! It's a small space that acts like a coffee shop in the morning and sort of speakeasy in the evenings. Even though it was busy, the staff were really fast and very friendly! Will definitely come back!

I think this was the best meal I've had in the 5 years I've lived here. I took my girlfriend out…read morefor a belated birthday dinner and we both loved it. Reservations were at 6 and we were seated right away. Our waitress was promptly at our table and was excellent throughout. I wish I remembered her name. I ordered the Scallops Pernod which is an anise liqueur. It is made with coriander, star anise and mint so it does have an unusual taste but I've had it before but our waitress made sure I was aware of the flavor as she didn't want me to order something I wouldn't have liked. It was FANTASTIC! My mouth is watering think about it. There were plenty of good sized scallops with a Pernod and mushroom cream sauce over linguine. To die for! My friend had the walleye piccata and she said it was also fantastic. The restaurant itself is not terribly big so you could actually talk without yelling. It was decorated in the typical Northwoods style and was very comfortable. I would recommend Chef Rene's 100% although it is a little on the pricier side it is well worth it. Go there you won't be disappointed!

A must stop for dinner if in the area. The menu always has a large offering and care is taken for…read moreeach dish served. Some of the best steaks I've had were right here versus others within a 60 mile radius. This trip I had the lamb chops which were excellent. Also a double baked and we had escargot. I wish the location was was not connected to a hotel and was stand alone but I find this establishment to be in the top 3 in the North Woods

Pretty much a good cafe that serves breakfast & lunch. The inside is one big room with a fireplace…read moreand lots of decorations on the wall for sale. The staff are nice and the selection is pretty typical. There Eggs Benedict was a good choice. The coffee was good too, they left a whole pot on the table. They had a syrup carrier that had 4 types of choices, blueberry, maple, etc. The prices were fair. I'd probably go back again.

Let me clarify this is a 4.5 star rating. Our friends at Yelp still won't give us half stars…read more After visiting Northwoods Inn, I tell people, "I had a great meal at a gas station recently.". No kidding, don't let the gas station vibes throw you, this place has great eats. We walked in through the gas station part of the building and were surprised to see the rustic decor of a medium sized dining area and an adjacent bar. It was a pretty full dining room and we sat ourselves. It didn't look promising as we saw one waitress and one bartender. However, after a brief wait, the waitress came to our table and assured us she would return as quickly as possible to get our drink and food orders. She returned as promised. Our drinks arrived a short time later. They were well made and attention was paid to get us another round as we finished the first. Our table had ribs, prime rib and a French dip sandwich. The portion size was great and the food arrived hot. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was tasty. The prime rib had great flavor, was prepared as ordered and had very little fat. The French dip was also tasty. Truth be told, a salad bar would make this a true five star rating. The salads served with the meal were nice but very run-of-the-mill. Will we go back in the future? You betcha!

I can see the appeal. This would be a super cool place to see live music outside. We just dropped…read morein for a break on a long drive. Drinks were cheap, had a cafe & small store too. The backyard is beautifully manicured with an outdoor bar (likely only open for events), a good sized stage, waterfall (that wasn't on in mid-September of course) and lots of seating/tables.

I have been here many times over the past few years and I've never been dissatisfied. The food…read morealways is some of the best tasting food you will have anywhere. The staff treats you like family and the whole experience just makes you happy. A small diner restaurant that packs a big punch. Best restaurant around In my opinion. We always get a purple pancake and the two faced madam. The two faced madam is always on the menu but changes seasonally and it always hits the spot.

Hands down the best place for breakfast and lunch in the Northwoods. We have vacationed frequently…read morein the Northwoods for the past 40 years. Toad in the Hole is a GEM. Tiny but worth the wait. Never once been disappointed. Exceptional. And the atmosphere is also so pleasing. 5 stars in every way!!!!

Decided to branch out from the usual Fish Fry spot to check out White Tail's since getting a new…read morechef. We went for a decently early dinner and were able to make reservations as well which made it very convenient. We were seated promptly and our waitress was very kind. I also appreciate a place that knows how to make a good old fashioned and has a nice salad bar! That's the true north woods experience. White Tail remains absolutely beautiful and charming as it always has, this building is historic and there's truly nothing like the ambiance in there especially with the live piano. The Ahi Tuna small plate was delicious. I wouldn't consider it a "small plate" it was huge. There is no skimping on portions here, that's for sure. Two of us decided on the Perch Fish Fry, and the other opted for the Cod. I can speak on the Perch because that's what I had. It was seasoned perfectly, not too breaded, and it was HOT. My only minor complaint is that there were a lot of bones that I had to pick out/be careful not to eat. For my side I got the cheesy grits and I haven't stopped thinking about them since. They are by far in the top 5 most delicious things I've ever had in my entire life lol. I tried a piece of the cod, the fish is good but I'm personally not a fan of the batter breading, or the type of fries White Tail serves. Finished the night off with a Brandy Alexander but was kicking myself after I saw that the Banana Banshee is back on the menu. I came here a few years ago before the new ownership and asked for one and they didn't do that at the time, so I'll definitely be getting that the next time we come in.

Used to love this place.... Went today and oh my. It was bad. The food was not good. The dining…read moreroom was almost completely empty and yet everything moved slowly. Our waitress was delightful! To be honest for the price we paid, we were heartily disappointed. We will not be returning. Also, when I called for a reservation, I asked for 7 people at 5:30. She told me that wouldn't work but they could do 6. Seriously? There was no one there! Ugh

Popped in for breakfast and it did not disappoint! There was one waitress who could run circles…read morearound anyone. She was friendly, personable, and speedy. Food was excellent! Our drinks never ran dry. We had barely finished our breakfast before we started discussing a return for dinner that night.

Excelltt food and friendly service. We stopped for breakfast and are glad we did! The pancakes are…read moredelicious and the size of dinner plates.

Incredibly cozy spot located in downtown Lake Tomahawk next to the bakery. This spot features a…read morebar, around 4 tables & 4-5 booths, and a very friendly staff. We've come here a few times and decided to stop in again around 8:45 AM, there was just our party, a regular at the bar, and two other tables. I'm sure during peak tourist season this place gets slammed, but we basically had the restaurant to ourselves. We all ended up getting different things, I got the garden burrito sans tomato. It was pretty good, could make use a tad more seasoning though. The sour cream and salsa gave it a little more flavor but it was nothing special. The burrito itself though was cooked perfectly and all of our meals came out super hot and fresh. Next time I'd like to try the fisherman's skillet. Two other people in my party opted for the 3 meat skillet and omelet & both liked it. Portions are very generous here, the price is fair, and the service is good. The Village Cafe is a reliable spot for breakfast if you're in the area or wanting to try something new!

Awesome service and friendly great food especially the pancakes waitresses were very helpful when…read moreordering Daughter has a food allergy and Ashley was very helpful with her concerns .

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 brother and I really enjoyed our meal. The smoked vinegar and salt chicken wings were perfect…read moreand among the best I've had. Ty my were very sensitive to my gluten free needs and had many options for me. The waitress was fantastic. And the view is outstanding. Don't miss this 'best of the UP' spot.