Poke The Bear Bar & Grill - Hotel Northland - Green Bay — Restaurant in Green Bay

I recently dined at Poke the Bear and had a mixed experience that I’d like to share. There were some positive aspects, but a few drawbacks as well. Let me provide a comprehensive overview.

Firstly, I have to acknowledge the excellent service I received at Poke the Bear. The staff was friendly, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Their attentiveness truly elevated the overall ambiance of the restaurant.

On the downside, I must mention that the service was a bit slow. It took longer than expected for our orders to arrive, which was a bit frustrating, especially if you’re in a hurry or have time constraints. However, once the food did arrive, the quality was commendable.

Now, onto another aspect of concern—the portions. Unfortunately, I found the portion sizes at Poke the Bear to be quite meager. For those with larger appetites or seeking a more substantial meal, you may find yourself wanting more. This aspect left me feeling slightly unsatisfied, despite the flavors being enjoyable.

Lastly, it’s worth noting that the prices at Poke the Bear are a little on the higher side. While the quality ingredients justify a higher price point to some extent, the combination of small portions and elevated prices may give pause to budget-conscious diners.

In conclusion, my experience at Poke the Bear had its ups and downs. The slow service was a notable drawback, although the excellent customer service and flavorsome dishes did provide some redemption. However, the limited portion sizes and relatively higher prices may not be suitable for everyone. If you’re willing to overlook the slow service and don’t mind smaller portions or slightly higher prices, you may still find enjoyment at...

As someone who has worked in the industry for 18 years I can say that this was one of the worst experiences I have ever had at a restaurant. I was hesitant leaving such a harsh review as I know it is a relatively new restaurant. The service was okay. The steak frittes... not sure if it is the quality of the steak or the way it's cooked but it was cooked very unevenly. I had ordered it med rare. It was very chewy and a little fatty. It just seemed microwaved and then seared. It may not have been but that's what it tasted like. When I politely told the waiter, he was accommodating and spoke with the cook who offered another. I was over halfway through my meal at this point so I told him I appreciated it but it was pointless. I thanked him for being accommodating. Following this, we heard A LOT of slamming around in the kitchen. Not sure if it's a coincidence but it was loud as we were seated right by the kitchen. The drinks were also terrible. We couldn't even choke them down. When I asked the bar tendera bout the creme de blackberry in the drink I wanted to order, she told me to ask my SERVER?? Anyway, this is actually the first time I have ever left a bad review of any sort so our experience, in fact, was that bad. The person running our food was pretty unfriendly and cut me off when my meal came without the 2 sauces I had asked for and stated to tell my server. This was odd since she was running the food. She couldn't have just grabbed it quick? Just disappointing. Our server was nice and did work with me on having a dairy-free meal which I very much...

I almost didn't leave a review because I hate to leave a review of less than five stars unless a place only deserves one star... And PtB deserves much better than one star, just not a full five. Service was pretty good, especially the manager type woman who checked on us several times. Our server did forget to bring me a drink but at least he didn't charge me for it. My wife and daughter liked their food (the kid's meal of pasta was huge!). I absolutely loved the cole slaw that came with my fish fry (we ate there on a Friday), and the fries were good. The fish, though... It was good, but it was only one piece, which is not what I'm expecting (maybe two! I don't know, but more than one). Also, when I ordered, they had three types of fish to be fried (cod, walleye, and something else), and if you wanted baked or grilled you could get cod that way too. I decided on walleye, which happened to be $6 more than the other but I love it and miss it since I moved to Texas. The fish came... And maybe I forgot what walleye tasted like, but that fried fish tasted like cod, and I've had lots of that since I left Minnesota. When I asked the server about it, he said that it was definitely walleye, and that was the only type of fried fish they had. I didn't want to argue, my family was enjoying themselves, the fish was still good. But here we are anyway. I would probably go back to PtB if I stay at the hotel again, but it's not like I go to Green...