Pam Buss
First post pandemic visit. My husband is very particular about how his steak is prepared. He said it was one of the best ever.
Prepandemic we enjoyed visiting and referred several people.
Food is always excellent.
Protip-make a reservation for a window table. Best view in Bayfield!
Restaurant only operates seasonly and is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Bartender, waitstaff, hostess, chef and manager all excellent.
… moreNiels Jensen
I had the Carolina BBQ ribs. They were some of the best I’ve had. Vicki enjoyed the large serving of fried whitefish. The service was helpful and super friendly, and the view of the marina was charming
… moreJAM Hagen
Under staffed. The wait staff was on a constant apology tour at each table. They were at about half capacity and the food took at least an hour to come out. The shrimp scampi was not edible.
… moreChas. Jensen
We have been to the Portside restaurant many times.
The view of all the sailboats and lake superior is a big draw. The food is always good.
On our most recent visit I had the prime rib and a bowl of chicken wild rice with a couple nice beers.
We were disappointed that there were no whitefish livers even though they’re on the menu. This has happened before. They must be more rare than you’d expect.
The wait staff was new and inexperienced but wanted so much to be helpful.
For example, our meal made it out to the table before our drinks with no explanation.
I think that’s important.
Overall, we will keep going to this lovely restaurant.
… moreMaggi Wallis
We had dinner last night (Friday night) and had a great time. The waitress was very attentive and had fun with our outgoing group. Old fashions were amazing as well. We learned this summer a new cook took over the kitchen and the food was great. We had the prime rib and whitefish. Everyone at the table was thrilled with dinner! If you are in the Bayfield area please give this place a try!
… moreBabs Marie
We reserved a table for two. When we arrived we had to wait 10 minuties before a host finally came. When we sat down it took another 10 minutes to get waters and another 15 minutes just to get drinks. We got our food and there was hair in the rice and the cordon blue tasted like it came out of the microwave the food portions are in half and the food was bland. The drinks were the only good part of our dinner.
… moreJulie Burzynski-Lamon
We enjoyed a window table. Beautiful scenery. The food was amazing and they were so accommodating with substitutions. It made a great date night.
… moreWATERFOWLER
Great view. Poor service. $35 medium rare ribeye came out mooing. At prices this high I expect waaay better performance. Would not recommend.
… moreTrisha Mowry
Excellent, and opening weekend.
The crew at portside did a fabulous job, food, service, and aside from the rain, the view is always amazing.
… moreDavid Hill
Restaurant hours said they were open until 9. We showed up at 7 and they said they were closed. Place was full of patrons eating dinner. Wait staff said the cook was the manager and that he was too busy to cook anymore, so they closed, two hours prior to their stated closing time! You cannot run a restaurant like this and expect to stay in business.
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