10 Best Bar & Grill near Balsam Lake

“After my 16 hour shift in the coal mines, I am understandably starving. I go on google maps and find this restaurant then I proceeded to find roaches in my mater soup and I saw the cook spit in my food and rub it on the trash can. Service was fluffing abysmal“

“Good service, friendly owners.“

“very good food and fast. probably the best steak I've ever had“

“Spent a Sunday funday at the Otter. Kris is probably one of the most attentive, nice & funny bartenders you could ask for! great drinks, food and service.“

“We visited last night, which was a pretty busy Friday night. Your bartenders were by far working their tails off! They were on top of everything and so friendly. Our food was top notch (recommend the steak sandwich and corn nuggets!) and came out fairly quick for how busy they were. That kitchen staff was on point! Thanks for the great night!“

“It was a friends birthday so 4 of us ladies went down for an early dinner. The waitress was amazing and got all of the bartenders, waitresses and some of the kitchen to come over and sing to her for her birthday. Food was fantastic as always. All my friends want to come back again. We are so fortunate to have this bar on the lake here. We have been here for the last 28 years and these are absolutely the best owners that the bar has had!!“

“the fish dinner was hot and good. Band only played to before 9pm but was decent. Nice people from Luck!“

“Food is good, but seems they are always understaffed. Kitchen staff seems a bit loud at times with foul language being heard in the dining area. Kitchen staff also seem to be a bit unorganized. Food is good, but we had a table of four and our food did not come out even close to the same time, more like 10 to 15 minutes between each delivery to the table.“

“Lunch was excellent. Fast and friendly staff.“

“My review is based on how 5 J's is a community-minded business. I am the student council advisor at a nearby high school, and this place helps us raise funds to improve our school by donating the cans that come from the patrons who go to their establishment to our aluminum recycling project. They don't have to do this, but in talking with the owner, she very much wants to support the school and students rather than making a few bucks. If you ask me, that is pretty amazing, especially in this economy. We can't thank them enough for their generosity! So if you are looking for a friendly place to relax that supports students they are near, this is the place!“