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Welcome to the Thirsty Otter! Thirsty Otter is a bar and restaurant with a spectacular full menu, full bar, outside patio bar, indoor dining area as well as a large patio dining area. We feature the famous Otter Burger along with many other delicious menu items, weekly dinner specials, and of course our fabulous drinks!
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Address: 101 County Rd I, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Phone: (715) 485-3400
Website: https://www.thethirstyotter.com/
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Reviews
Darren Byrnes
We ate there twice this past weekend, once for lunch, which impressed us so much that we went back for breakfast a couple days later.
I had a burger with a side of tots and my buddy had the patty melt.
Both were top notch and not all that expensive (I’m used to paying “Minneapolis” prices.
Our group of 6 came back Sunday morning for breakfast and all the breakfast food was great! Crispy hash browns and bacon were perfect!
The waitstaff were VERY pleasant and attentive.
We will totally be back anytime we are in the area.
… moreI had a burger with a side of tots and my buddy had the patty melt.
Both were top notch and not all that expensive (I’m used to paying “Minneapolis” prices.
Our group of 6 came back Sunday morning for breakfast and all the breakfast food was great! Crispy hash browns and bacon were perfect!
The waitstaff were VERY pleasant and attentive.
We will totally be back anytime we are in the area.
Holly S
I’ve eaten at The Thirsty Otter a few times now, and the food never disappoints—but the walleye sandwich is hands down my favorite. I’ve had it twice and it’s just as good every time—perfectly cooked, lightly breaded, and full of flavor. You can tell it’s fresh and made with care, not just another frozen fish sandwich.
The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a lakeside spot—casual, fun, and welcoming whether you’re coming in by car or boat. The staff is friendly, service is quick, and the drinks hit the spot after a day on the lake.
If you haven’t been yet, go for the view and stay for the walleye sandwich. It’s easily one of the best meals I’ve had in the area!
… moreThe atmosphere is exactly what you want from a lakeside spot—casual, fun, and welcoming whether you’re coming in by car or boat. The staff is friendly, service is quick, and the drinks hit the spot after a day on the lake.
If you haven’t been yet, go for the view and stay for the walleye sandwich. It’s easily one of the best meals I’ve had in the area!
Michelle Nelson
The menu is great. Love the view. The service was decent. It was a Sunday evening so…. The food was good. My only complaint is the blackened chicken breast was not the type I would consider blackened, BUT it was a big juicy chicken breast. I loved the pot stickers, and my partner finally got his club sandwich! We’ll go back to try it again!
… morePeter Mathys
Our group of 6 individuals had dinner here earlier this week, and it was fairly quiet – just a handful of other customers inside. Our waitress was nice and attentive. The food took quite a while to come out (I’d at least 25 minutes). Overall, it was pretty tasty, but definitely on the heavier and greasier side – your typical bar/tavern food. They had a shrimp special, and the shrimp was huge!! If I’m ever back, I’d definitely go for that.
… moreKaren Boatman
Great food and service. They even made me an Olive burger and it’s not on the menu.
… moreAustin Rodrigues
First time back this year for their ‘Walleye sandwich with chips (fries)’ and we were not disappointed. Visited at lunchtime and it was not too busy, great service and no mosquitoes. Definitely recommended if you want a delicious freshly made meal.
… moreMary Ahmann
Kris was a top notch bartender!
What I didn’t like was the smokers at the bar. Really? This is a beautiful location. Beautiful bar. Fun environment. Cool little stage. Why do they have to tarnish it with cigarettes? Weird.
… moreWhat I didn’t like was the smokers at the bar. Really? This is a beautiful location. Beautiful bar. Fun environment. Cool little stage. Why do they have to tarnish it with cigarettes? Weird.
Kelly Waterman
Walleye Sandwich, the only thing I ever order and will always order because it’s SSSSOOOO GOOD! I’ve only been here during the lunch hour, which sometimes can be fairly busy but I would imagine more busy in the evenings and weekends. Wait staff is friendly, busy, and informative that they’ll be right over (and she was!). Food came out fast, same with the bevies. Overall, love this place and the setting. Will always be back for the walleye, maybe I should try something else… maybe not 🙂
… moreDoug Ahmann
Somewhat disappointing first visit to this place. Wanted to love it, because the location is amazing. Kris the bartender was on top of things, but the kitchen let him down. The food was warm’ish when it arrived after a LONG wait. My sirloin was tasty but tough, and the jumbo shrimp were really good. But they would have been excellent if they were hot. Had tots because they ran out of baked potatoes. Tots weren’t fully cooked. My buddy had wings, and said they were very dry and not much flavor. Also very small.
If you’re a smoker, this is probably the place for you. Unfortunately, it was very uncomfortable for us non-smokers sitting outside at the bar with all the smoking up wind across from us. For that alone, I probably wouldn’t go back. But maybe that’s the crowd the owners are going for. It’s still a free country! Good luck Thirsty Otter. And keep up the great attitude Kris.
… moreIf you’re a smoker, this is probably the place for you. Unfortunately, it was very uncomfortable for us non-smokers sitting outside at the bar with all the smoking up wind across from us. For that alone, I probably wouldn’t go back. But maybe that’s the crowd the owners are going for. It’s still a free country! Good luck Thirsty Otter. And keep up the great attitude Kris.