Bear Pine Bar

I've had just fair experiences here in the past, but this summer's experience was better, and I think it was because we sat on a patio where we had to get up to get our own drinks, order our food, and pick it up. Without the server interaction this was a much better experience. And not to say that the servers are bad by any means, it is just that they are often seemingly overworked or the place is understaffed. Anyway - out drinks were good - not strong, but not weak either, and the food was actually very good. Probably the best meal I have had there in a while. All in all, a great experience. Give the self-serve patio a try!

The Bear Pine is a gem on Bay Lake. I love this place as it over looks the pool and the lake. There is indoor and deck seating. There are a few TV's to watch golf or a game. They have great pizza's and apps. A favorite is always the walleye sandwich. There is bingo on Friday nights and our kids love going! We usually sit in the bar because we love the bartenders! Laura, Chris, and Leigh are top notch. While the kiddos are playing bingo we patiently wait for them here... Seems like a win win!

What the heck? I stopped by Ruttger's to watch the Ski Loons ski show and thought I'd grab a glass of wine to enjoy while I watched. $16.00 for a glass of Chardonnay, what the heck? Even Lonesome Pine serves a glass of wine for only $8.00. Haven't had their food yet this year so can't rate it, but have enjoyed it in the past! Also, Bear Pine does have a beautiful Bay Lake view going for it:)Rating of 2 stars is based only on the Very expensive wine. Maybe for us poorer folks you could offer a nice Bota Box option for a lot less $$$!

We waited 10 minutes before we were greeted by our server. The patio and the exterior of the bldg is in pretty rough shape..alot of deferred maintenance is apparent. When we finally ordered it took about 20 minutes to get our food, a burger and some fish tacos. The burger was fine but the fish tacos were overseasoned and very dry. I had to go in search of something to put on the taco because they were so spicy and dry. A host had no real knowledge of the menu so I settled on some thousand island dressing. Our server never even knew that I wasn't happy with the food. I was hoping for so much more on my birthday.

Friendly but SLOW service. Daughter and I ordered burgers, and she also ordered a salad. My daughter's salad arrived 45 minutes later! Our food took another 15 minutes. I received the wrong burger. I would've eaten anyway, but one bite in, I didn't like it. Then I had to wait another 15 minutes to get my food. Never again.

Food is really good and view and vibe outside are great. I like to leave positive reviews but after eating here three nights in a row I can't stay quiet about the lack of attentive service. Sat down at 7:20pm and at 8:06 still no drinks- and it's just coke and water! Took 30 min to just be noticed to gain menus. Anyway, ribs were awesome. And the chef was accommodating to preparing the walleye we caught ($25 fee) . Be patient if ordering here... or bring your own drinks if thirsty!