New owners. So far, so good. We settled in for cocktails and appetizers. I have to say that I'm an onion soup snob but this place serves just the right size of the best French union soup ever! Can't wait to watch them develop as they go.
kpun4809
Was busy with lots of customers but the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Mushroom & Cheddar Burger Bacon, Fish Fry
Elaine W
Have been to the Pub many times over the years but was disappointed as a whole. The girl who seated us was unfriendly and acted like it was a chore. The waitress was fine. The tables had no tablecloth or even paper placemats which was different. Most of the time I like salad bars but this one was lacking, only romaine not a mix. The menu has changed so that items enjoyed before are gone. The prices are too high for what you get. Bring back the menu from the original menu and I bet there would be a positive reaction. The saying that if it ain't broke don't fix it applies here. Jury is still as to whether I'll go back. Sad!
Tracy D.
We stopped in while vacationing due to someone I work with. Great food, staff, and atmosphere. Whenever we decide 2 go back to Rhinelander we will go back and have since recommended to others.
Amy Bella
Terrible service. Mediocre food. The Rhinelander Pub used to be such a nice treat. New owners have run it into the ground!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Kris G.
Food is still good but the prices have skyrocketed. Service is still great! Still wish they would serve a daily breakfast like three or four years ago.
Jeff B.
Food was ok for quick lunch and service was good but I think they were a little over priced.
John F.
I would go back again for the salad bar, but not for the ribs. The ribs were tough and very hard to eat (definitely not the fall off the bone). Sauce was okay, but didn't make up for the tough meat. Meals come with a trip to a well stocked salad bar with great blue cheese dressing. Might be willing to try a different meal just to get any other trip to the salad bar! Liked my waitress and service. Bar made good a good Old Fashion.
Dawn Spurgeon
It's been awh3ile since we last ate here because we didn't think the food was all that good. We went back last week and was pleasantly surprised. The steak actually had some flavor. The potatoes weren't overcooked. All the food was hot and the drinks were cold. It was a pretty busy place. We didn't have reservations but were seated. By the time we finished eating, the place was full.
Love the pub, but considering different places to go. Ordered my favorite, the steak Gorgonzola! Although the price is now 30 bucks, I ordered it. To my surprise the portion of pasta was so small! Come on people, pasta is cheap! It was good and the service was great but I don't think the tiny portion is worth $30.00. The bill for two Diet Cokes, the steak Gorgonzola, with 4 ounces of linguine, if that, a salmon salad, came to 58.00. I'd be happy with more pasta on the plate, not to mention the 4 little pieces of asparagus. The amount of steak was good. The salmon salad was a HUGE disappointment: it was loaded with shredded carrots and smashed cashew pieces but the salmon was less than a half serving- 2 1/2".Should have been called "shredded carrot/cashew salad with salmon flavoring".
Jan Sandberg
Not a fan of salad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
krissiez
We ate here based on the reviews but we very disappointed. The food was mediocre at best. Beef tips looked more like beef stroganoff. The brisket on the BBQ Brisket sandwich was so fatty and rubbery. Old fashioneds we’re good though. Overall we were expecting much better quality for the prices they charge.
Steve D.
We've been coming to this restaurant for years now and it never disappoints! Many of the waitstaff have been there for years and the food is outstanding! It has the Northwoods vibe going with a great selection of beers for those who like beer and a tremendous menu of sandwiches and entrees. One very nice surprise we found yesterday was the addition of a salad bar, which had disappeared during the pandemic. But it is back and kept fresh and well stocked! The salad dressings are all home made and delicious! Everything you would expect from a great Wisconsin restaurant was there and you really could make a great meal with just the salad bar if all of the other food was just not so darned good! We had the Pub Special sandwich and the fried Haddock - NOT Cod - which was done perfectly! The beer batter was light and fluffy and not at all greasy or overwhelming. It let the true flavor and texture of the haddock come through which was absolutely delicious! The Pub Special, which has always been one of our favorite items on the menu was, as usual, outstanding in every respect! Great flavor, great combination of shaved beef, onions, mozzarella cheese, and mushrooms. Just outstanding with the au jus provided that brings it all together. The thing that this restaurant does SO well, besides the terrific waitresses who make it a total Wisconsin experience with their humor and good nature, is that pay strict attention to some of the little details that separate a good restaurant from a GREAT restaurant. They heat the dinner rolls, which, to me takes some effort to get right, but they get it completely right with the crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside! Perfect! Also, another little touch that is wonderful is that, with a baked potato, they provide a sour cream sauce that has chives infused into it! Makes the final product exquisite in flavor and texture! Your glass is never empty and the waitresses are totally wonderful! If you are in Rhinelander or anywhere near, this is one of the best Northwoods restaurants in the area and shouldn't be missed if you are looking for a pure Wisconsin gastric delight!
Dee R.
We had been traveling all day and stopped here for dinner. The building is charming, and we were seated promptly. Our server was very friendly and made some great recommendations. They have a small salad bar, make their own dressing , and our meal came with 1 trip. This was a plus. We ordered french onion soup and cheese curds, and I had steak tenderloins with gorganzola cream sauce. My dinner companions had the pork chop. The cheese curds were okay, not greasy at all , but they lacked individual flavor. My steak was chewy and lacked seasoning, which was unfortunate because the sauce was flavorful and had a good consistency. The pork chop bites I tried were good, not great, and overall the entire meal was just okay. I had expected more, especially for the price. I do want to end this review with a positive. The French onion soup was divine, and I would go back here for a drink. The old fashioned was nice , and the soup if I was in town again.
New owners. So far, so good. We settled in for cocktails and appetizers. I have to say that I'm an onion soup snob but this place serves just the right size of the best French union soup ever! Can't wait to watch them develop as they go.
Was busy with lots of customers but the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Mushroom & Cheddar Burger Bacon, Fish Fry
Have been to the Pub many times over the years but was disappointed as a whole. The girl who seated us was unfriendly and acted like it was a chore. The waitress was fine. The tables had no tablecloth or even paper placemats which was different. Most of the time I like salad bars but this one was lacking, only romaine not a mix. The menu has changed so that items enjoyed before are gone. The prices are too high for what you get. Bring back the menu from the original menu and I bet there would be a positive reaction. The saying that if it ain't broke don't fix it applies here. Jury is still as to whether I'll go back. Sad!
We stopped in while vacationing due to someone I work with. Great food, staff, and atmosphere. Whenever we decide 2 go back to Rhinelander we will go back and have since recommended to others.
Terrible service. Mediocre food. The Rhinelander Pub used to be such a nice treat. New owners have run it into the ground!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Food is still good but the prices have skyrocketed. Service is still great! Still wish they would serve a daily breakfast like three or four years ago.
Food was ok for quick lunch and service was good but I think they were a little over priced.
I would go back again for the salad bar, but not for the ribs. The ribs were tough and very hard to eat (definitely not the fall off the bone). Sauce was okay, but didn't make up for the tough meat. Meals come with a trip to a well stocked salad bar with great blue cheese dressing. Might be willing to try a different meal just to get any other trip to the salad bar! Liked my waitress and service. Bar made good a good Old Fashion.
It's been awh3ile since we last ate here because we didn't think the food was all that good. We went back last week and was pleasantly surprised. The steak actually had some flavor. The potatoes weren't overcooked. All the food was hot and the drinks were cold. It was a pretty busy place. We didn't have reservations but were seated. By the time we finished eating, the place was full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Old school vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Love the pub, but considering different places to go. Ordered my favorite, the steak Gorgonzola! Although the price is now 30 bucks, I ordered it. To my surprise the portion of pasta was so small! Come on people, pasta is cheap! It was good and the service was great but I don't think the tiny portion is worth $30.00. The bill for two Diet Cokes, the steak Gorgonzola, with 4 ounces of linguine, if that, a salmon salad, came to 58.00. I'd be happy with more pasta on the plate, not to mention the 4 little pieces of asparagus. The amount of steak was good. The salmon salad was a HUGE disappointment: it was loaded with shredded carrots and smashed cashew pieces but the salmon was less than a half serving- 2 1/2".Should have been called "shredded carrot/cashew salad with salmon flavoring".
Not a fan of salad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We ate here based on the reviews but we very disappointed. The food was mediocre at best. Beef tips looked more like beef stroganoff. The brisket on the BBQ Brisket sandwich was so fatty and rubbery. Old fashioneds we’re good though. Overall we were expecting much better quality for the prices they charge.
We've been coming to this restaurant for years now and it never disappoints! Many of the waitstaff have been there for years and the food is outstanding! It has the Northwoods vibe going with a great selection of beers for those who like beer and a tremendous menu of sandwiches and entrees. One very nice surprise we found yesterday was the addition of a salad bar, which had disappeared during the pandemic. But it is back and kept fresh and well stocked! The salad dressings are all home made and delicious! Everything you would expect from a great Wisconsin restaurant was there and you really could make a great meal with just the salad bar if all of the other food was just not so darned good! We had the Pub Special sandwich and the fried Haddock - NOT Cod - which was done perfectly! The beer batter was light and fluffy and not at all greasy or overwhelming. It let the true flavor and texture of the haddock come through which was absolutely delicious! The Pub Special, which has always been one of our favorite items on the menu was, as usual, outstanding in every respect! Great flavor, great combination of shaved beef, onions, mozzarella cheese, and mushrooms. Just outstanding with the au jus provided that brings it all together. The thing that this restaurant does SO well, besides the terrific waitresses who make it a total Wisconsin experience with their humor and good nature, is that pay strict attention to some of the little details that separate a good restaurant from a GREAT restaurant. They heat the dinner rolls, which, to me takes some effort to get right, but they get it completely right with the crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside! Perfect! Also, another little touch that is wonderful is that, with a baked potato, they provide a sour cream sauce that has chives infused into it! Makes the final product exquisite in flavor and texture! Your glass is never empty and the waitresses are totally wonderful! If you are in Rhinelander or anywhere near, this is one of the best Northwoods restaurants in the area and shouldn't be missed if you are looking for a pure Wisconsin gastric delight!
We had been traveling all day and stopped here for dinner. The building is charming, and we were seated promptly. Our server was very friendly and made some great recommendations. They have a small salad bar, make their own dressing , and our meal came with 1 trip. This was a plus. We ordered french onion soup and cheese curds, and I had steak tenderloins with gorganzola cream sauce. My dinner companions had the pork chop. The cheese curds were okay, not greasy at all , but they lacked individual flavor. My steak was chewy and lacked seasoning, which was unfortunate because the sauce was flavorful and had a good consistency. The pork chop bites I tried were good, not great, and overall the entire meal was just okay. I had expected more, especially for the price. I do want to end this review with a positive. The French onion soup was divine, and I would go back here for a drink. The old fashioned was nice , and the soup if I was in town again.