Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Forty-five large (up to 600-square-foot) and attractive rooms are available at the
Coun-
try House Resort
(715 N. Highland Rd., 920/854-4551 or 800/424-0041,
www.country-
have whirlpools and other miscellaneous amenities. The grounds cover 16 heavily wooded
acres with private nature trails and a 1,000-foot shoreline.
Food
For the “only in Wisconsin” file: The
Sister Bay Bowl and Supper Club
(504 Bay Shore
Dr., 920/854-2841,
www.sisterbaybowl.com
,
daily April-Jan., Sat.-Sun. otherwise, $4 and
up) right downtown does have bowling. But, believe it or not, it offers one of the better fish
fries
around—great if you're wearying of fish boils.
Base Camp Coffee House
(10904 WIS 42, 800/274-6731,
www.ecologysports.com
,
7:30am-3pm Sun.-Thurs., 7:30am-4pm Fri.-Sat., $3-6) is in the basement of an old church
behind a clothing shop. Run by a transplanted Frenchman, it's just got a simple, special
vibe. Besides coffee, you'll find ever-so-fresh sandwiches, quiches, and a limited breakfast
menu.
Grasse's Grill
(10663N.WIS42,920/854-1125,lunchanddinnerdaily,$5—16)isunpre-
tentious and extremely friendly. It's run by a husband and wife team who obviously love
food. Fish tacos, meatloaf, black-bean burgers, and veggie lasagna are the gist here.
The
Mission Grille
(intersectionofWIS42andWIS57,920/854-9070,breakfast,lunch
and dinner daily, $5-25) at the junction of the two big highways is an early-20th-century
church turned cozy restaurant. It features unpretentious but superb New American cuisine
and atmosphere (and wine list). Vegetarians aren't ignored. The summertime dining on a
tri-level patio and veranda is one of the most relaxing dining spots around.
The most famous ethnic eatery in the county, if not the state, is
M
Al Johnson's
Swedish Restaurant
(702 WIS 42, 920/854-2626, 6am-9pm daily, $5-18), where cars reg-
ularly screech to a halt when drivers see the legendary live goats munching the sod roof.
The menu offers Swedish and American food. Pound after pound of Swedish meatballs is
served nightly, and other favorites are the Swedish beefsteak sautéed in onions and lingon-
berry pancakes for breakfast. It's often standing room only, and the restaurant doesn't take
reservations.
