Blue Bayou Inn

I was told this place was pricey (true) and to expect a long wait between courses, but that part was untrue for us as we were there at 5 pm on a Wednesday in late September. We had phenomenal service and excellent food. Our group enjoyed the gumbo, strawberry rhubarb (cold) soup, salad cart, duck etoufee, scallops and Cajun catfish. My Cajun Mule cocktail was also outstanding, as was the Bananas Foster dessert, prepared at your table along with a recitation of its New Orleans origins. The ambiance was charming from the tiny bar throughout the cozy restaurant and beautiful deck. The only thing that would be better would be bigger portions so I could have leftovers. Note:reservations are required and they don’t answer the phone after they start serving at 5 p.m. The bar is open at 4:30 howe

Was in the "Northwoods" for 2 weeks and in week one, found this restaurant open on a Monday! So I sat at the bar and tested the drinks and their bar menu...the lovely bartender Rita (who I have since found out is the owner for 45 years) was so kind and attentive and I could feel that kindness between her and her staff....place was packed yet the staff was calm and in control. So during this experience is where I got hooked with the Gumbo and Blackened Chicken Sliders....after my good experience I started talked to people I met about this place and they said you really need to do the dinner most said the walleye and Lake Superior White Fish would be a good selection. I'm glad I did so as I had a phenomenal dinner experience with about a 1.5 time span that was great as it made me "slow" d

Oh my... perhaps the best restaurant I've ever been to. It's family run, and the service is a team effort. It's a 2 hour experience... so many courses (soup, salad, seafood pate with bread) come with the entree. Appetizers are designed to share with the table--the Gator bites are great. I had the roast duck--if you want that, you need to put the request in with your reservation. Make your reservation 1 week+ in advance.

This is by far the best restaurant in the Northwoods. The whole staff is amazing. The dining are is perfect. The bar. Perfect. Now lets talk about the food. I had the Duck Etouffee and lets say I may have had a tear in my eye. It was that good. Bananas Foster served tableside. Bread pudding is outrageously good. Call for reservations. This place is incredible.

Every time I am at the cabin we visit! Been visiting since I can remember and they always have a chefs creation which we love! Love everything on their menu and their view is gorgeous. Love their staff have a mojito they grow their own mint and they are to die for! Also, their salad cart has the best bleu cheese I have ever had and it’s so fun choosing the ingredients. The Cajun Ramulade is the best also we always buy a bottle so we have some for Christmas with crackers or shrimp. They have a unique soup which is chilled Strawberry Rhubarb and we love ordering that every time since no where else have I seen this. Their cook book is amazing to purchase as well. This is a fancy restaurant so we always dress up and love it since we wear flannels and jeans all the time to keep the mosquitoes o