“We ordered a Reuben sandwich and the loaded chicken sandwich. They were delicious! The serving size was perfect. The fries were flavorful with some skins. The waitress was very attentive and friendly! It was also clean.”
“Gorgeous view from a beautiful log-cabin bar! The owner & staff are really nice & welcoming. Good food & drinks. We're definitely going back & will bring friends to experience it!”
“I stopped by for Friday night supper. Walking in, the bar area overlooked the lake. What a sight! There was also a custom wine rack on the side and the menu offered wine suggestions to complement each entree. I sat at a table. The interior is all wood and was decorated for spring. They had three tempting fish fry specials, but I opted for sauteed shrimp and a baked potato. I ordered an amaretto sour while I waited. The staff was attentive without hovering. My drink came promp. The entree came with a fresh side salad and a breadstick. The salad was lettuce greens layered with vegetables. The sautéed shrimp was 5 very large, perfectly cooked and delicious shrimp. The baked potato was medium-sized, fluffy and light. I finished my meal with the birch brownie (brownie with vanilla ice cream). The brownie was warm and chewy contrasting with frosty ice cream. Bottom line--it's well worth the visit.”
“Excellent food with a limited menu (usually two or three items) that change daily and great atmosphere. Every meal we’ve had there has been excellent. Home cooked food and excellent drinks.”
“We were looking for somewhere to have Sunday breakfast and we referred to Lisa’s pub and grub. We had their southwestern omelette and bloody Mary’s food was awesome. If you’re looking for great food go to Lisa’s pub and grub. They have weekly specials also tacos sloppy Joe’s just to name a few. We also had a great conversation with Lisa and Sam.”
“Holly's is a great place to stop for a great burger and fries or a good ice cold beer! And when it comes time for the Tomahawk Fall Rally, there's no other place you want to stay!! 3 nights of live music, food trucks, vendors, and the best of all a great time!!”
“All the buzz about this pub is on point. South of town on the main highway - easy to get to. Very clean and very nice staff highlight the big menu. Apps don't disappoint but the burgers are the big deal. Heard a lot about them and they are very good. Nice place to watch a game or just hang out for a bit. Don't miss this place.”
“A fantastic northern Wisconsin bar, if you haven't been you must stop by! They throw a variety of themed parties throughout the year that are always a lot of fun! The bar is clean and the bartenders are friendly. I love the outdoor space in the summer with great views of the river and the northwoods.”
“Food was excellent, bartender was friendly, waitress was friendly & did a great job. Everything about the bar & the restaurant was very good. I would recommend & go back.”
“Very fun, great service. The staff is great and very attentive. We did spend the weekend in one of the cabins. It was newly remodeled, very cute and comfortable. Make sure you have some Swamp Water, but be careful they are good and can sneak up on you. When you stop in or stay, tell them I said hello. We will be back!!!”
“This is a redemption visit after a not so great one in August. Tuesday night we came with another couple and had a very good meal. All of us had burgers and they were very good, my husband said it was the best he's ever had. Food came very fast, but it wasn't busy at this time yet either. So we had a nice meal and listened to the Bingo game going on in the bar! I would like to see if a beer list can be printed and available to look at while ordering, the waitress told us we could go look at the list at the bar. which we didn't do.”
“Great atmosphere, even during the fall ride. Not your typical up north super dark bar, which is a good thing. Drinks are reasonably priced as well. We'll definitely come back”
“There’s something for everyone anytime of year here. My partner and I had a great dinner here on a snowy Saturday night. I ordered a bowl of their homemade soup to start. The soup of the day was chicken dumpling, my favorite! He had a patty melt which looked great and he finished all of it! I also ordered the cherry bomb shrimp and a side salad which made for a perfect light dinner, all while looking out the window to a view of lake nokomis and one of this years first snow falls. The perfect November view. We browsed the extensive winter drink menu also and overall had a great visit. We will be back again soon.”
“Great fish fry , had potato pancakes, some of the best , I ever had. Very busy , but did a great job taking care of all, Will definitely go back , but have to go early, see why everyone brags about Pickles,”
“All you can eat shrimp special and plenty to eat with 1 basket. Tasty food, great service. Drinks were on table as soon as our group arrived.The things missing, otherwise 5 stars, 1. Billy Bob, and 2. Bar pizza as an appetizer choice.Bonus was the Diet Mountain Dew drink options, which is never an option in some other parts of the US when asked if you want a Coke and what kind of Coke.”
“The food here is good and I've gone multiple times but being mostly a bar there aren't a lot of good choices. I personally like the pork tacos and steak fajitas but the Spanish rice side is just fair. The chips and salsa are very good but don't order the guacamole it's not very good. I personally like sitting at the bar as the owner is the bartender and waiter and can be fun to talk to but if he's really busy he gets a little cranky. Good place.”
“Honestly do not make the mistake of judging this place by the outside appearance! It's an older building with some flaws but the owners are just amazing and the staff as well! Everyone is always so friendly and it's got a great atmosphere in general.”
“We love going to Besses. Everyone is nice, food is delicious. Atmosphere is great. Every once in a while we want to try something different but Besses is like going home. You know you’ll have good food and feel comfortable.”
“We love Whitman’s! Great fish fry, burgers, wings and curds!! Service is always very friendly! Food is delicious, always piping hot! If you haven’t been there, give it a try you will not be disappointed! Great Northwoods bar!???”
“Best seafood in the Northwoods! All the food is fresh, high quality and prepared to perfection. I love the parmesan zucchini that comes with the meal. Crab and halibut are out of this world! Prices are also very reasonable and service is excellent. Thank you for bringing upscale food to the Rhinelander area!!”
“Had the Sunday Broasted Chicken special last night. We were running late after deer hunting so we called in our order and it was ready and hot when we got there. Fast service and good drinks.”
“Love this as a place to stop for drinks while cruising the river but recently had dinner there. There was only one bartender/server and she had to hustle! Food was delicious. Better than your average bar food. And get this!! GLUTEN FREE buns. Great burger, solid broasted chicken.Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free”
“I've been stopping here as part of an annual trip for several years. The dining experience has always been enjoyable. Since the remodel and new ownership it has been exceptional. Most recently we were treated to specialty cocktails from the bar and appetizer recommendations. The main course was the best steak I can recall. The service from hostess to the bartender to the waitress was exceptional. This restaurant really is a hidden gem in the northwoods. I would highly recommend Bootleggers to everyone looking for a fine dining experience.”
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“Best damn cheeseburger you'll find it a Tavern anywhere in the NorthwoodsParking: When crowded it can be hard to find a spot to park otherwise there's plenty of parking for the amount of capacity the Tavern is rated for”