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Honey Bear
Fish Fry
Mentioned most frequently across reviews as outstanding, delicious, and available every day. Praised for crispy, juicy, and lightly breaded fish, large portions, and traditional sides. Considered one of the best fish fries in the Northwoods area.
Cheese Curds
Highly recommended by multiple reviewers as some of the best they've had, including comparisons to state fair quality. Noted for being hand-battered and awesome.
Chicken Dinner
Recommended several times for being tasty and a good alternative to the fish fry, with positive remarks on flavor.
Bloody Mary
Frequently praised as fantastic, large enough to be like a full meal, and a highlight of the drink menu that enhances the dining experience.
Fish Tacos
Mentioned as delicious with a real nice sauce, a favored option alongside the fish fry.
Walleye
Recommended for being excellent with big portions, part of the daily fish fry offerings, and noted for quality and taste.
Cod
Frequently mentioned as part of the fish fry and praised for large pieces, good batter, and overall deliciousness.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 3 PM |
About Honey Bear
Honey Bear is a restaurant and bar in Eagle River, Wisconsin, known for its Northwoods-style comfort food and daily fish fry. Reviewers consistently praise the fish fry, beer-battered cod, cheese curds, burgers, and fast service. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with outdoor seating, a small bar, and a local tavern feel. It is priced in the $10 to $20 range and is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Honey Bear known for?
Honey Bear is best known for its fish fry, which reviewers say is served every day and often comes as crispy, beer-battered cod with fries, coleslaw, and bread. People also call out the cheese curds, brandy old fashioned, and Bloody Mary as standout local specialties.
What dishes are most recommended at Honey Bear?
The most recommended items are the fish fry, beer-battered cod, cheese curds, burgers, and the Reuben-style sandwiches like the party melt and marble rye sandwich. Reviewers also praise the chicken dinner, fish tacos, taco salad, and French onion soup for being flavorful and well portioned.
What is the atmosphere like at Honey Bear?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and very much a Northwoods tavern, with a small bar, outdoor seating, and a comfortable local feel. It seems to suit groups, tourists, and solo diners, especially for a relaxed lunch or dinner with quick service.
Is Honey Bear good value, and what is the price range?
Honey Bear is in the $10 to $20 price range, and reviewers repeatedly describe the food as a bargain for the portion size and quality. Dishes like the fish fry, cod dinner, and cheese curds are often mentioned as well worth the price.
When is the best time to visit Honey Bear?
Many reviewers like that the fish fry is available seven days a week, so you do not have to wait for a busy Friday fish-fry crowd. Several also mention fast service and quick turnaround, though one review notes it can be smart to check hours because places in Northern Wisconsin may close early.
Is parking available at Honey Bear?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Honey Bear kid-friendly?
Yes, Honey Bear is good for kids.
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