

Anchored along the shoreline of Green Bay, The Cleat offers casual waterfront dining, along with a full bar with a front-row seat to everything you love about vacation mode. Expect laid-back vibes, a menu packed with local flavor, access from the marina, and a space that feels both familiar and freshly reimagined. It’s a place for locals and visitors alike to gather, relax, and enjoy the rhythm of the water and the warmth of the community. Open year round at the north end of Sister Bay.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 10961 WI-42, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Phone: (920) 854-3200
Website: https://www.thecleatsisterbay.com/
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Reviews
Staff was on point thank you for being open and CHEERS on an excellent 2026! The Kings!
When the food finally arrived (about the same time I started questioning my life choices), it was cold, soggy, and had the texture of a wet paper bag, which, honestly, might’ve had more flavor. Oh, and the drink, yeah, let’s just say I’ve had better-tasting liquid straight from a garden hose on a hot summer day.
It’s painfully obvious that no one working here has the slightest interest in providing good service, or any service, really. The level of effort from the staff makes “bare minimum” look ambitious.
All that for $70, definitely not worth the experience. I’d rather pay full price to watch paint dry while being insulted by a circus clown, but I digress.
When we arrived, we stood at the hostess station for a bit before anyone acknowledged us. The hostess finally came, but she seated my party and another party at the exact same time. As someone who works in the restaurant industry, I know the hostess makes the first impression—and seating two parties at once felt awkward and impersonal. There was no greeting, no “Hi, how are you?” or even a simple “Welcome.” Instead, the hostess stopped to talk to people at other tables while seating both groups. Not a great start.
Once we were seated, we sat for 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us. No waters were brought to the table, no “I’ll be with you shortly,” absolutely nothing. Finally, our server came over—but didn’t even introduce herself or say her name. She didn’t seem welcoming or friendly at all and actually seemed annoyed that we were even there. The first words out of her mouth were simply, “What would you like.”
After ordering, it took another 10 minutes just for our drinks to arrive. The food that came out was also a major letdown—cold, poorly presented, and low quality. It honestly felt like whoever was in the kitchen was just over their day and did a lazy job with both the presentation and preparation.
We didn’t even find out our server’s name until the bill came—it was Vicki. During most of our visit, she was standing at the bar, not checking on tables or interacting with guests.
The restaurant wasn’t even busy, which made the lack of attention and care even more frustrating. As a server myself, I know that your attitude and hospitality are everything. Even if the food experience isn’t great, genuine service and a warm, personable attitude can still make guests want to come back and give a place another chance. Unfortunately, none of that happened here.
Here’s the thing — service matters. A great server can make guests overlook a rough kitchen night. A friendly hostess can set the tone for a comeback visit. But when no one cares, it shows.
Overall: The entire experience—from the unwelcoming hostess to the lack of service and disappointing food—was terrible. It felt like no one cared. I will not be coming back.