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MICHAEL'S ITALIAN RESTARAUNT

1298 E DOLLAR LAKE RD., Eagle River, WI
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Ranked #13 of 28 restaurants in Eagle River
Cuisines: American, Italian
Most recent review
- Feb 26, 2013
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23 reviews from our community

78% Recommend
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Northern Wisconsin
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

I have to start by saying that as a local I have visited Michael's many many times since it's opening. This used to be the restaurant that my boyfriend and I would go at least once a month and always for special occassions... Michael and his wife have recently "taken back" the restaurant after another couple ran it for a... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

Your sauce is horrible. The worst part is that you call it ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE! I want my money back and a toothbrush to take the coat of sugar off my tongue! Did you put a cup of sugar in my sauce? Your sauce is unbelievably horrible that I actually had to take the time to find your website but... More

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Janesville, Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

We came as a party of 4 and where immediately seated. The first thing we noticed was the hospitality that started at the door and continued for the rest of the visit. The staff was super friendly, our server was super personal, as you can tell by the tone of this review. IT WAS SUPER!!! The owner stopped at our... More

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Waukesha, Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

The service and the food are outstanding. We have a cottage between Three Lakes and Eagle River and never fail to make this a MUST for at least one dinner when we come up!!! Don't change a thing!!!!!

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Northern Wisconsin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

Food is excellent and very well priced. Mushroom ravioli and lemon pepper grouper are out of this world. Sometimes it seems like there is a shortage of wait staff as service (especially for drinks) is slow.

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Rhinelander, Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

We four friends went there for a celebratory dinner. Every aspect of our evening was exceptional which is rare in the hospitality industry. Four of us dined and rated each of our entrees an A+. The Fisher's Special (Sicilian chicken with a side of Gnocchi with Alfredo) was a delightful combination dinner. Their house vinaigrette is absolutely amazing. I buy... More

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Provo, Utah, United States
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69 reviews 69 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
649 helpful votes 649 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012 via mobile

We came on a Saturday night and it was semi busy. Our waitress ignored us virtually our whole stay. The food took way too long to come out. The common bread also arrived right before our meal (about 45 minutes after we ordered). My food was actually very good. I ordered Chicken with Gnocci. It was well cooked, and the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012 via mobile

We'd heard so many great reviews, we thought we had to try it. The place was packed, nice northwoods atmosphere, great cocktails. Then came the food. I ordered salad with blue cheese dressing, my husband ordered clam chowder. What a disappointment on both counts!! The blue cheese dressing I can only describe as a thick paste with some blue cheese... More

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Three Lakes, Wisconsin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

The food a Michael's is simply Excellent! It doesn't matter if you order prime rib, steaks, or one of the pasta dishes as everything we have tried is very good. The Sicillian style prime rib is excellent and my personal favorite (lots of flavor in the cracker crust but yet still rare and juicy). If you want a great meal... More

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Carmel, Indiana
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

I had the eggplant parmesan and my husband had the steak & pasta dish of the day (you get a choice of both pasta shape and 3 sauces). Both very good and large portions. We ordered a bottle of wine ($20) that we would have paid $35 in big city. No booths and the interior is mediocre, but the food... More

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