“I very much appreciated that they chose not to close at 7 and were willing to keep kitchen open until 8. It is difficult to find a place to get something to eat on Mondays after golf in the area. Burger was well prepared and reasonably priced, served with fries at no additional charge. I will be back soon.”
“Food was great service is excellent. I love it hereKid-friendliness: There were multiple kid options and they were all reasonable.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessibility through the whole building.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!!”
“A big shout out to the owner for letting me take up all the front parking spaces today when my car blew a tire. Next time I’ll for sure come in and have a bite.”
“Owner Liz was very nice. We had the New York strip which was cut fresh. Excellent flavor. Had the chicken cordon bleu with the Hollandaise sauce which is excellent. The side salad has a deviled egg which was a great touch.Bartender was attentive and martini’s were amazing.Have to try the Sunday Brunch next!Dietary restrictions: Server was attentive to our Gluten and Dairy needs.”
“Okay… all the food is amazing. But get the ribeye. Perfectly cooked. great flavor! Team handled our group of 8 wonderfully even though it’s a smaller joint. We will be back”
“Stopped in for a drink early afternoon weekday. Got to talk with the owner and ended up having a wonderful time.Personal opinion, some of these negative reviews misrepresent this place. We reallyEnjoyed our time, the food, and our drinks”
“Cant vet over how much this place has changed and improved....fun...clean...nice folks...still up north feeling...had a great time....a gem on the back roads away from the crowds”
“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.”
“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.”
“Just spent a week there owners were great and got me a cabin in short notice. It was a great cabin clean and everything I wanted. The bar is great and everyone was very friendly good sandwiches and loved the frenchfry’s were great. You need to check them out.”
“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!???”
“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.”
“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.”
“This is one of those times where I absolutely have to give a fantastic review but I really don't want to because I want this place all to myself. The food is all excellent. You can't find a better menu anywhere. The service is phenomenal. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is fantastic. You really can't find a better bar in the northwoods.”
“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.”
“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”
“A group of 16+ were there this week for a dinner meeting did not hear a negative comment about the food or service. Very clean, bartender and waitr staff friendly and efficient. Will definitely return.”
“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”
“Incredible experience. Service and food were fantastic. (Every staff member was great) The bartendars are friendly and have an AMAZING cocktail menu. Can't wait to go back. Best supper club in Wisconsin.”
“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”