9 Best Seafood Restaurants near Baileys Harbor

“I ordered a ribeye steak. First couple bites were good but after that it was mostly gristle. We told waitress but she didn't do anything about it. My husband had the prime rib which was really good. Very disappointed. We've been there before and it was always good.“

“Wonderful spot for a fish boil and better than the more touristy options in the area. This small restaurant serves traditional fish boils and cajun fish boils on alternating days. We arrived without a reservation just after one of their boils, and the owner and hostess were gracious enough to make room for us. We thought we’d be served leftovers, but the owner went outside and freshly boiled an order for us! We missed the official show but instead got to watch from the warm interior. Reservations are expected, don’t assume you’ll get lucky like we did.The restaurant is really cute and clean. There is a lovely view over the harbor and the boiling kettle itself. As far as I’m aware, there is no menu and no options. If you’re there on a traditional or cajun night that is what you’re getting. They did have a nice variety of alcohol. The price was a bit high but fair for the experience and quality. The staff were only okay, but I thought their slight edge was fair given the end of an exhausting tourist season. The owner was very personable and took the time to help many patrons debone their fish.The traditional fish boil is served with the fish itself, potatoes, a sweet onion, corn, coleslaw, and bread. The bread was pretty good. The meal looked simple when served but ended up being delicious. The fish had a good flavor to it and came from nearby waters. The potatoes were livened up by the melted butter. The owner makes his own cajun seasoning and sauce. The liberal application of both made the meal even better. The corn and sweet onion were great. The owner described the onion as taking on a candy-like flavor and he wasn’t wrong. The coleslaw was great (my companion described it as the best she’d ever had). This meal is a lot of work to eat given the inevitable picking of bones. Therefore it’s probably not a great first date spot, but very cute for couples who know one another and can deal with some fish bones. They served cherry pie for dessert, which was the weakest part of the meal. Overall this was a lovely experience.“

“Alexander's had an amazing Cinco de Mayo celebration today! All you can eat Mexican inspired buffet from 12:00 noon till 5:00pm for $20.00 per person at the door, first come, first served. It was a huge hit. The lamb stew was just one of the delicious offerings. Steak/pork/chicken and ground beef tacos, burritos, chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, green noodles refried beans, and homemade guacamole were some of the selections. +6$ Margaritas! ? Viva Mexico!“

“Warm and friendly atmosphere. The staff was always there to help you feel comfortable and enjoy your meal. The food was great. I would recommended to everyone.“

“My 2 girlfriends and I came here because I had eaten here a few years ago and it was memorable. It did not disappoint this time either! We loved the classy atmosphere, yet people were dresses however they felt comfortable. (We wore denim and blouses, but there were several people in hoodies and baseball caps). The server was very attentive and charming, and the food was fantastic. We ordered steak, salmon, and beef stroganoff and everyone was delighted with their food. Highly recommend Barringer's.“

“Went in for an anniversary dinner and it didn’t disappoint. Great portion sizes and great prices. Lobster roll was fantastic!“

“The food and atmosphere was great but the lady at the front that greats you ruined are experience she yells at everyone even at a old man she has no respect for anyone. That girl should be running horses instead. She is also bartender I would not be surprised if she had a few drinks herself.“

“Sara who answered the phone to take our reservation was so friendly, helpful and so sweet! We ate inside and it was so good. We had the salmon and steak and both were amazing! The bread was so good as well as the side salad. It was our 1st time trying LURE and it was 10/10 and we will be back!! Can’t wait to try everything on the menu as it looked top notch… keep doing an amazing job LURE! Even with it being such a busy weekend- service was quick and top notch!!“

“Our food was wonderful. Our hostess got us a table earlier when we arrived a little bit early and requested one. Everyone was extremely polite and very accommodating. We had steak and walleye. Both were fantastic. We will definitely go back again.“