I have attempted to eat here three times since this place opened a few years ago. I wanted to support the new owners after they spent a lot of money gutting and renovating the restaurant. Attempt #1: Waited an hour and a half for my food. Ordered a sandwich on a croissant per the menu description and it arrived on plain white sandwich bread. Attempt #2: As this place often hosts wedding receptions, we called ahead and asked if they were open to the public. They said yes. We drove out there and discovered there was absolutely no place to park due to a wedding reception. The bar was open to the public, but without parking, eating there was impossible. I felt misled by the person who had answered the phone. Attempt #3: Called ahead and specifically asked if there was a wedding reception going on. Was told no. Drove out there. Walked in the front door and was shocked by what we saw: 1. Flies swarming everywhere. 2. No customers, hostess or wait staff in sight. All tables and chairs were stacked against the wall, and debris was in the middle of the floor where someone had started to sweep and stopped. We were stumped because it looked abandoned. We walked through the dining room to what we knew to be the bar. They were serving in the bar. We were given menus, and probably half the items on the menu were crossed out with marker. It was basically burgers and appetizers left. Again, the person who had answered the phone hadn't elaborated on the situation. The waitstaff in the bar told us they were short-staffed, but clearly something else is going on here.
Isaac Holzwarth
After bad service and mediocre food a year ago, we decided to try again. we stood waiting to be seated for over 5 minutes, and no one even talked to us. Several waitresses saw us, looked over at us, and continued to do nothing, so we went somewhere else. I don't usually leave bad reviews, but I think we have tried North Shore for the last time.
R S
We decided to give this place a 3rd try after the first 2 times we had terrible service and orders mixed up. But it is going from bad to worse, nobody to greet you when you come in so we had to wander around to find someone to seat us. Meals came with salad bar which was blah/messy and the soup was cold. Next the meals came and we had high hopes but the mashed potatoes were COLD, fish was underseasoned and they were "out" of tarter sauce. Steaks were very overcooked as well....the best item was the grilled cheese kids meal. Lol. Disappointed we spent $$$ on low quality food...we will not be back and i wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Marcia Abernathy
Food was either too spicy or none whatso ever. Waitress was too hurried and abrupt although she got the food to us she could not wait so we could not get our wants taken care of.
Robert Bogott
Good food. Service was friendly but the store was severely understaffed.
Amanda Mayrose
We had an absolutely great experience working with Cynthia at the Northshore for our rehearsal supper and wedding over Memorial Day weekend. The service was great, the food was great, and the venue was just perfect for an outdoor wedding and indoor reception and the wedding turned out beautiful. Cynthia was easy to work with and she definitely worked very hard to make sure our day was perfect as can be- the great work of all the staff there was so appreciated and deserves to
Jason Crow
Our party tried a little bit of everything, and I would say it all is definitely worth getting here. The views are fantastic, and understandably the waitress was taking while because of the large reception that was going on at the time. The steak was flavorful enough and done to medium rare. Barbecued ribs had flavor and the right amount of doneness. ?
Ray Hirte
Brunch was great, and what a selection. The smoked prime rib was really good, Mac and cheese was excellent as well, however the Mac and cheese could have used a little bacon in it. They took great care of all 30 of us.
Jill Brekke Rathe
Was excited to return to North Shore tonight for dinner. Last two times we tried to go they were closed. Service was slow but server was friendly. Food was just not good. Salmon salad was a poor representation of what has previously been a menu favorite. Garlic mashed potatoes were not edible due to unusual flavor and glue-like texture. Shrimp Poor Boy was pitiful. 5 small overcooked shrimp and a mysterious tasting tartar sauce were so disappointing. Won’t be going back again ‘til we hear the food has improved.
Kyle O'Leary
The appetizers were great. Dessert was good entrees we're not. Service was good
Beautiful place. The Views are amazing. Food is great
Prescott Givens
Great Sunday Buffet Choices
Jackie Heil
We called ahead for a reservation on a Friday night & were seated as soon as we arrived. The food was outstanding & so was the service. Beautiful view of the lake. We had 3 teens with us & they kept themselves busy outside taking pictures while we waited for our food. Will dine here again the next time we are in Watertown.
Ren Preheim
Great service for being short handed. Had a good sirloin but would like to see a ribeye for less than $30. Great views of Lake and upgraded decor.
Barrie Rempel
Very nice restaurant. I had the prime rib special, my wife had bbq ribs. Both excellent. Staff was pleasant, perhaps a little overworked.
I have attempted to eat here three times since this place opened a few years ago. I wanted to support the new owners after they spent a lot of money gutting and renovating the restaurant. Attempt #1: Waited an hour and a half for my food. Ordered a sandwich on a croissant per the menu description and it arrived on plain white sandwich bread. Attempt #2: As this place often hosts wedding receptions, we called ahead and asked if they were open to the public. They said yes. We drove out there and discovered there was absolutely no place to park due to a wedding reception. The bar was open to the public, but without parking, eating there was impossible. I felt misled by the person who had answered the phone. Attempt #3: Called ahead and specifically asked if there was a wedding reception going on. Was told no. Drove out there. Walked in the front door and was shocked by what we saw: 1. Flies swarming everywhere. 2. No customers, hostess or wait staff in sight. All tables and chairs were stacked against the wall, and debris was in the middle of the floor where someone had started to sweep and stopped. We were stumped because it looked abandoned. We walked through the dining room to what we knew to be the bar. They were serving in the bar. We were given menus, and probably half the items on the menu were crossed out with marker. It was basically burgers and appetizers left. Again, the person who had answered the phone hadn't elaborated on the situation. The waitstaff in the bar told us they were short-staffed, but clearly something else is going on here.
After bad service and mediocre food a year ago, we decided to try again. we stood waiting to be seated for over 5 minutes, and no one even talked to us. Several waitresses saw us, looked over at us, and continued to do nothing, so we went somewhere else. I don't usually leave bad reviews, but I think we have tried North Shore for the last time.
We decided to give this place a 3rd try after the first 2 times we had terrible service and orders mixed up. But it is going from bad to worse, nobody to greet you when you come in so we had to wander around to find someone to seat us. Meals came with salad bar which was blah/messy and the soup was cold. Next the meals came and we had high hopes but the mashed potatoes were COLD, fish was underseasoned and they were "out" of tarter sauce. Steaks were very overcooked as well....the best item was the grilled cheese kids meal. Lol. Disappointed we spent $$$ on low quality food...we will not be back and i wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Food was either too spicy or none whatso ever. Waitress was too hurried and abrupt although she got the food to us she could not wait so we could not get our wants taken care of.
Good food. Service was friendly but the store was severely understaffed.
We had an absolutely great experience working with Cynthia at the Northshore for our rehearsal supper and wedding over Memorial Day weekend. The service was great, the food was great, and the venue was just perfect for an outdoor wedding and indoor reception and the wedding turned out beautiful. Cynthia was easy to work with and she definitely worked very hard to make sure our day was perfect as can be- the great work of all the staff there was so appreciated and deserves to
Our party tried a little bit of everything, and I would say it all is definitely worth getting here. The views are fantastic, and understandably the waitress was taking while because of the large reception that was going on at the time. The steak was flavorful enough and done to medium rare. Barbecued ribs had flavor and the right amount of doneness. ?
Brunch was great, and what a selection. The smoked prime rib was really good, Mac and cheese was excellent as well, however the Mac and cheese could have used a little bacon in it. They took great care of all 30 of us.
Was excited to return to North Shore tonight for dinner. Last two times we tried to go they were closed. Service was slow but server was friendly. Food was just not good. Salmon salad was a poor representation of what has previously been a menu favorite. Garlic mashed potatoes were not edible due to unusual flavor and glue-like texture. Shrimp Poor Boy was pitiful. 5 small overcooked shrimp and a mysterious tasting tartar sauce were so disappointing. Won’t be going back again ‘til we hear the food has improved.
The appetizers were great. Dessert was good entrees we're not. Service was good
Restaurantji Recommends
Beautiful place. The Views are amazing. Food is great
Great Sunday Buffet Choices
We called ahead for a reservation on a Friday night & were seated as soon as we arrived. The food was outstanding & so was the service. Beautiful view of the lake. We had 3 teens with us & they kept themselves busy outside taking pictures while we waited for our food. Will dine here again the next time we are in Watertown.
Great service for being short handed. Had a good sirloin but would like to see a ribeye for less than $30. Great views of Lake and upgraded decor.
Very nice restaurant. I had the prime rib special, my wife had bbq ribs. Both excellent. Staff was pleasant, perhaps a little overworked.