Smokey's Restaurant and Supper Club

Annie Peterson

2023-11

I loved everything about this place! I had a birthday dinner here and our server— Lori (I think) was incredibly nice and attentive. We began with an appetizer of bacon wrapped scallops and I then had the French onion soup. Prime rib was my entree and it was cooked absolutely perfectly. For drinks I had a gin martini and then a brandy old fashioned with house marinated mushrooms. There was a pianist playing live music around the bar, and all of the guests were happy and the vibe just great. I would come back time and time again.

Danny Hasso

2023-09

Perfect Celebration Spot!From the Shrimp Cocktail and Bacon Wrapped Scallops appetizers to the delicious Creme Brulee, Cheesecake and Bourbon Bread Pudding desserts we were nothing less than impressed with this elegant restaurant. Our hostess, Rae, was welcoming and kind and our server, Lori, was attentive and very friendly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting as well as had a family feel with the beautiful fireplace tucked away. We were also lucky enough to hear live music while we dined. The patio area and gardens were so beautiful to walk through before going inside.If you are in the North Woods, we highly recommend eating at Smokey's! Everything was thought of to make our visit memorable, we will definitely be back soon.

Flavio Rovertoni

2023-07

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Kara Kent

2023-05

This place was really hyped up to us by the locals, but we were sadly let down by the mediocre food and careless pub-style service.The blue cheese dressing on the salads was excellent, for sure, but my chicken was so dry I couldn't swallow it.The salmon was good, but the mashed potatoes tasted poorly & were not fluffy, but tough. They had the consistency of being a day old.The bread pudding was also recommended. We thought it was, once again, medicore, did not like the chocolate chips in it. Would've been better with cinnamon chips.Certainly over priced with inconsistent quality! Disappointed. 😞

James Balsover

2023-08

Smokey's is one of the best restaurants up here in the Northwoods....noticed this time a spike increase for the food...Actually most of the places up here started raising price last fall...some have jumped as much as 15 to 20 dollars on large priced dishes...The food is always excellent...as people ask for higher wages that gets passed onto the customers... its the cost to purchase the foods that they prepare, and the cost to maintain good help...

John S

2024-03

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Jeanie Shafer

2023-05

Wow! Wonderfully Upscale! Make your reservation now! Our first time attending we spent our 41st anniversary here & had an excellent evening. Our Server Lori was the ultimate professional. Our meal was exceptional! And...a surprise complimentary Anniversary dessert was served!Thank you to all!

Derek Bickford

2020-05

Outstanding Cuisine! You must try it at least once. From the exterior woodsy appearance to the personal service our experience was amazing.They take reservations for your dining experience simply because they are so popular. The simple clean elegance created an inviting atmosphere. We had white linen table cloths and fine glasses and table service.Our celebration was a work anniversary of 23 years at the same employer. We enjoyed the custom relish tray included with meal. Fine cheese, Garlic bread, and olive spread. Yum! Our dinner rolls were fresh baked pretzel bread.I found the pumpkin cream soup to be amazing. I ordered Salmon Oscar wirh shrimp, crab cakes and extra large Scallops. The Salmon was lightly crisped by a grill and outstanding in flavor, moist and flakey.My wife had their signature prime rib with horseradish and au jus.What an amazing meal. Well worth the planning to dine there.

Caleb Mantik

2022-05

Excellent higher end dining option for the Minocqua area. Food was excellent and well presented, as well as being at a fair price point for the quality. Service was wonderful, and Barbara took great care of us! The atmosphere is very well done, and the live piano music adds a nice touch.If you're looking to spend $20 or less per person, this isn't the place. But the extra expense is very much worth it, in my opinion.

Cliff White

2023-11

While visiting the Northwoods, we were fortunate to pick Smokey's as one of our dining destinations. In a nutshell, great ambiance, hospitality, and food. We could not have been more pleased. It's definitely a cut above above the typical supper club experience (which we also enjoy).Kid-friendliness: Not a place for kids.

Eloise Susa

2023-05

We stopped here thinking it was some sort bbq place but we were way wrong very upper class place dress code. Definitely a place we're the older people go. The food was very good drinks were very strong. Our waitress was good. Everything is super expensive 5 scallops $18!

Marypat Meuli

2022-05

Every meal I've ever had here has been excellent. Delicious appetizers, bread basket, mains, and desserts. Go with the chef's recommendations for each meal and try some sides you might not have had before.

Patrick McNamar

2024-01

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Lisa B.

2023-07

I've been here five or six times and never had a bad meal. It's by far the best I've eaten in the Minocqua area. I'm not a big cocktail person, but I'd go back just for the pear martini. We had beef, lamb, and salmon and all were top quality and cooked exactly as ordered. The atmosphere is a nicely refined rustic. The background live piano is very pleasant, but keep an ear open and you might hear a few measures of something unexpected perfectly woven in. I'll definitely be back.

Jill Yurk

2023-09

We went to Smokeys for our anniversary. We had made a reservation for a Saturday. We arrived early and went to have a drink at the bar and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere. The bartender realized it was our anniversary after she checked our reservation. Once she wished us a Happy Anniversary, the other people at the bar did the same. We all then got to know each other and enjoyed talking with each other. The piano player then came up to us at the bar to say that he recognized us from before. He wanted to play our first dance song from our wedding. It was turning out to be a wonderful evening at Smokeys. The problem came when we were given our bill. My husband had ordered a Manhattan made with Angels Envy. He has ordered this same drink for years in some of the best steak houses all over the country. Imagine our shock when we realized that one Manhattan was $31. My glass of wine was $9. We never could have imagined they would charge that much. I can buy a bottle of Angels for $34. I don't think that I have ever paid more than $18 for a drink in the North Woods. We then asked the bartender if the bill was correct. He looked a little uncomfortable and said " Didn't the other bartender tell you the price before she made it?" We said "No, she did not". That was the end of that. We didn't want to make a big deal about it and ruin the rest of our evening. Unfortunately, it pretty much ruined our dinner. The dinner was very good as it always is. We just still had a bad taste in our mouth. Had we been told the price of the drink, we would have ordered something else. We have gone to Smokeys for our anniversary for the last couple of years and have always been offered a dessert in honor of the occasion. No dessert was offered at our recent visit. I very rarely leave reviews. I had hoped the bartender would have done something in regards to the bill since the other bartender did not let us know the high price of Angels. We don't mind paying for things when we know what we are paying for. Hopefully, they will use this as a learning experience. We didn't have to drive 45 minutes for the experience.

Kay Jay

2023-05

love, Love, LOVE Smokey's! We eat here every time we venture North. We have never had a bad meal or anything but excellent service! The hostess, servers, chefs and bartenders are top notch! Lovely piano player in the bar adds for a wonderful atmosphere! Kudos to our bartender this past weekend for making a spot-on Dirty Martini!

Linda Nidetz

2023-09

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Jay Winkler

2023-05

Always a great cocktail.Enjoy the piano.All staff are friendly & professional.We really enjoyed our Salmon oscar and Pork Shanks...tender beyond belief!Thanks again Smokies for a great dining experience ❣

John Tice

2023-05

My wife and I, along with another couple, stopped by just to see if we could get a table last minute on a Saturday night and lucky for us they had a cancelation. The food, staff and ambiance was incredible. This was one of the best dinning experience my wife and I have had in quite a while. Kelsi was our server and I wish I could clone her and have her as our server at every restaurant we go to. Honestly, Smokies food is worth every penny and the four of us left very full and making plans to come here again the next time we are in the area.

Charles Rosien

2023-05

Amazing!!! I couldn’t believe how wonderful the service was and the super delicious food selections. Lori was the best server I’ve ever had in my life. So kind and she had great advice. Highly recommend this supper club and they have special drinks which are absolutely delicious!!

Dan Putnam

2023-05

Recently had a two only ok experience lately. I used to like this place. Prices are pretty high for the quantity of food. Avoid the cottage fries. And the quality of the steaks has decreased as has their ability to prepare a steak other than rare. There are two very redeemable qualities however that could save this place. The service is 5 stars plus! And the seafood I would rate as very good.

Suzy Shain

2023-09

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2022-05

My husband and I had a fantastic dinner date. The service and welcoming attitude from the moment we walked in by the hostess to our wonderful waitress Barbara was exactly what we had hoped for. They worked very hard and kept a positive attitude through out. The food was absolutely delicious. We will without a doubt,be back again.

Robbie Spofford

2023-05

Fantastic diamond of a supper club hidden away in the northwoods! Going out here has become an annual family tradition for a decade now, and they've never failed to impress us once!Plan to spend 2-3 hours enjoying the evening, depending on your preferred pace and size of party. The friendly atmosphere and service with a midwest, cozy flair is what elevates this fine dining to its own category. There's simply nothing else quite like it.While reservations are not technically mandatory, you will really, really want one anytime during the summer season. They're very good about not over-crowding the dining room or kitchen, but that means normal times can be booked weeks in-advance. Holidays? A month or two.This might seem bizarre for WI, but I assure you, it's worth it! I couldn't recommend them more highly for a memorable experience that will leave you smiling ear-to-ear.Vegetarian options: While there aren't many public options on the menu, if you ask your waitress or waiter, they can put together an off-menu, vegetarian pasta or salad dish that rivals the size and flavor palettes of the main courses on the menu. They're happy to adapt to almost all customer requests; just ask!Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating waitstaff and chefs! Just tell your waitress or waiter, and they'll happily adjust as needed.Kid-friendliness: For the well-behaved, it can be a good and fun experience. Kids menu is available, and they're good about food accommodations.

Terri Latourelle

2023-05

Superb service and excellent food, but subpar atmosphere (noise level). We are from a major metropolitan city (not Chicago), so are accustomed to a variety of restaurants and fine dining. We weren’t expecting a very noisy dining crowd at 8:30 pm on a Friday…so loud we couldn’t hear our server or each other. If we are paying $100 for a meal for 2 (without apps or deserts), I would hope for a calmer environment. I’ll gladly spend $40 at a bar and get less noise.

Shannon Monnahan

2023-10

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Kara Luedtke

2022-05

Pretentious for no reason. We arrived at 4:30 on a Wednesday without a reservation. There were five people in the bar and two people in the dining room, but we waited for several minutes for the host to figure out whether or not we could be served. She made us feel unwelcome.We were seated and, while the service was fine, it wasn't in line with the prices of the food (more on that in a minute). The waitress didn't know what the soups were like and couldn't tell us what the most popular dish is... and also seemed a little pretentious.The food was not great and was way over priced. Seafood pasta was $37 and an 8 oz filet was $50. I'm willing to pay that for good food, but this was not it. Add in the mediocre service and the overall cheap feel of the place and I feel like I was robbed.

Felicia Boerner

2022-05

We ate here for the first time. The bartender was wonderful, our old fashions amazing! Luxardo cherries and olives!Our waitress was amazing, didn't get a name.The cheese and crackers were delicious!The ribs were probably some of the best we've ever had. Our son and daughter in law love it here. We purchased a G.C. for them to enjoy over the holidays!🎁

Jill Schmidt

2022-05

Delicious food and friendly service. We had a group of 12 and they were so accommodating. Fancier than expected - no hats in the dining room - but so worth the hat head. Lori our server was amazing and we enjoyed everything.

Barry Treichel

2023-10

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