23 Best American Restaurants near Arbor Vitae

“I’m local and have been to pretty much all of the breakfast places in the area. The Wild Boar, in my opinion is hands down the best around. Prices are reasonable, service is outstanding, there’s things on the menu that nobody else offers, the portions are generous and I haven’t tried anything on the menu that wasn’t great. Highly recommended, would give 6 stars if it were an option!“

“Minocqua Wi Culver’s is a delight to eat at. They greet you with a welcome and a smile. The restaurant is very clean!!! This is very much appreciated!! Come by as you are eating to see if you are doing ok. Top notch wanting the best for their customers!“

“Best BBQ Ribs and Steaks in the area. Excellent service friendly staff. Great atmosphere.“

“Great food and cocktails in a unique setting. Loved our time here!“

“•••This place is a GEM••• We stopped here last week. We both had the Mediterranean Quiche & split the Salted Pecan Scone. Both were delicious. We wanted every item on the menu & the baked goods/pies looked so darn good in the case. The atmosphere is cozy & comfortable. This will be a regular stop for us heading north. ☕️“

“We had one of their fabulous Bloody Mary’s and I loved their pho! Very friendly staff and nice comfortable atmosphere!! Can’t wait to come back….“

“I had a burger and the chippers. Delicious.“

“Food was good. Very friendly, smiling staff, it was so nice to be thanked several times for our business!“

“Our waitress Megan was so friendly and has an amazing cheerful smile. We stopped here randomly and we are so glad that we did. I ordered the Waffle and Berries which I expected to be something very simple but they put lots of thought and effort into the meal! The taste was divine. I will go out of my way to make sure I stop here again! I could not say one bad thing about my experience here.“

“We’ve had the pleasure of dining here several times…Celebrated birthdays, a couple holidays. Each time I have tried something new, usually one of the nightly specials. My husband primarily sticks with a ribeye. Each time has been excellent from libations, both the non & with alcohol choices (highly recommend the burnt sugar old fashioned) to service. Last night 3/20/2025 was beyond phenomenal….we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary & were treated like royalty. Serval selection made us feel like we were back in the southern Caribbean on our wedding day. Thank you Chef Joe, grill master-Clyde, stellar server (and dear friend)- Jody and all the other team members for an unforgettable experience/ wonderful evening. Blood Orange Margaritas, Tikka Masala, Caribbean Scallops w/ mango sauce, hand cut Ribeye w/ Maple Bourbon reduction & blue cheese, homemade Coconut Cake w/ grilled pineapple ice. CHEERS!“

“Stopped in to share a first Northwoods brandy Old fashioned with WI newbies and was pleased with the drinks and the service. The fried cheese curds blew them away...it was everything I remembered from the last time I stopped, many moons ago“

“Food was excellent. Best broasted chicken I've had. Service was even better. Table was set with water and ready to go even a cup for our toddler. Definitely worth coming to.“

“I have been there twice in the last two months and the food was great both times. The service was excellent! I would recommend this place to everyone.!! 👍“

“Outstanding chicken! Call ahead to make sure they are open, we stopped wanting to get some chicken to go and they were closed. Apparently they changed their hours with a note in the window but didn't update on website or social media.“

“Amazing staff amazing food and absolutely love the Bloody Marys👍👍“

“Yall I can’t stand beer batter fish and this had to be the best beer batter fish I’ve ever had in my life! YUM“

“We like Whitman's. Great circular bar so it's easy to have conversations and interact with others. The food is great bar food and more. The soups are delicious. There's t.v.'s, music, and additional seating beyond the bar. Clean and organized but not so updated as to lose the up north feel.“

“came this evening for dinner and there wasn't much of a wait, but the younger blonde working the window was sat and ate her ice cream at her own pace ignoring customers and being very short with them was upsetting. she made fun of other customers when they walked away, didn't care to smile, and would walk away and not help customers with ketchup and sauces. the food is great but today's service was nothing short of horrible. I hope it was just an off day for her and it's not like this normally.“

“We stopped here after playing miniature golf. It is a bar & grill on a golf course. Clean & nice atmosphere. Beautiful outside patio overlooking the golf course. The homemade pizza was highly recommended. My sister & her friend ordered the pizza. They said it was amazing & one of the best they had tasted. I had the mini tacos (I was saving my appetite for a Friday night fish fry 😁) They were very good & a healthy portion. Service was fast. Staff very friendly. Food arrived quickly & hot. Highly recommend this place.“

“My husband and I went here. Great food and staff. We had such a fun time. Definitely will be coming back here again.“

“Point octoberfest beer is good“

“Great new owners! Always something going on!“

“Have never had anything less than great service, a wonderful meal and a fun time. Great outdoor seating in good weather. Perfect for watching lake activity and chatting with people around you. If there’s a wait, it’s worth it!!!“