Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club — Restaurant in Town of Lincoln

Our experience.. Got there right when they opened so there wasn’t a wait. We get seated in the side room for my party of 7. 4 adults and 3 kids. Took my kids to the bathroom a couple times throughout dinner and felt like we were purposely put in a room away from other guests because I had a baby because the rest of the bar and seating areas had adults in it. So right off the bat, got the vibes of this not being a very family friendly place. And my feeling was right; there was absolutely NO kids menu on the menu. So we were stuck spending full price on meals for my kids. But oh wait, here’s the kicker! You get charged to share plates! We had fees put on our bill for my two older kids to share off a plate as well as my mother in law getting charged extra. She had stated we are out of town and aren’t taking leftovers home so she could just graze off my father in laws plate if she had to but would take a bowl of the clam chowder. She NEVER ate off my father in laws plate. But the charge was there so when the bill came, she asked about the extra charge on there but because my mother in law said she’d share with my father in law if he couldn’t eat it all, was put on there. The waitress then very SNIPPY I might add, says that it tells you on the menu there’s a charge for sharing. That we’re lucky we were only charged $2/person instead of $10 like a lot of places. So with that being said, for fun, looked at the menu and NOWHERE on there did it say there was a charge for splitting! Despite the French onion soup being good, liking my Cobb Salad, was disappointed that there was only one choice for a Friday night fish fry special and it only came deep fried? The breading on the haddock was lighter than the walleye breading. My husband ended up peeling off all the breading and ate just the fish out of it. They had a $30 salmon special but nothing else for fish which is very unfortunate being we are from Wisconsin, Fridays are for fish and old fashions. Everyone, including my three kids, really enjoyed the clam chowder soup. With all of this being said, nothing will convince me to come back with my kids. We will find something a little more kid friendly as they’re on...

We came not knowing what to expect after a lengthy remodeling and local gossip. Pine Gables indeed has meticulous attention to detail, lovingly uniform logs as the walls perfectly painted warm brick red, illuminated by fireplaces in each room, and tealights. The tables are spaced comfortably around the L-shaped room in cosy nooks giving room for conversations to be heard across your own table. The sound is absorbed by the Northwoods somewhat industrial carpet emphasising warm, "snowmobile here" vibes. The bathroom's rich color palette, world bronze hardware and warm wood tones is enviable. The bartender gentleman is an industry treasure, welcoming patrons, inquiring about their needs, anticipating at just the right moment and friendly. His gentle inquire about your experience is sure command repeat patrons to for him alone. Our server Piper was present and attentive. She made recommendations about the chef's specialties and made clear preparations as to meet our dietary needs. She took exceptional care of us. Our lunch was instagram-worthy, although we imagine that's not common practice here. You'll just have to try for yourself! The sandwiches are large, shiny bread and delicious. My chicken cobb salad was very good, the housemade creamy balsamic dressing is divine! Bacon and croutons came on the side with ease. We heard from friends the fries could use a leg up. The french onion soup smelled amazing and was enjoyed. The price for lunch was reasonable and felt really good to want to...

I was really looking forward to my first visit here. We had studied the menu to make sure there was something I could eat, vegan (no dairy/no meat) and I was delighted to see that there was. A portobella mushroom with quinoa and a side of mixed color carrots and it was delicious! Bravo. I appreciate that a local Northwoods business is offering an upscale vegan option. Bravo.

The included salad was also very good. Where it fell short is that the dinner included salad AND soup. Not one of the soup options was vegan.

The wine list was extensive and we were able to find a nice choice under $30. In the next printing of the list I hope they will use a more legible font in a readable size.

Our waiter was very nice but service was painfully slow. Our table had a bottle of wine, a glass of wine and a cocktail. The bottle of wine was delivered 15 minutes before the other drinks. Service was sluggish the whole evening with each course, including down to taking payment. We just waited and waited. From entry to departure it was 2 and a half hours. Which I don't mind... When I am the one making the choice to have a long dinner.

In spite of the years to build and the stories of perfection, the interior felt unfinished. No artwork, color, soul.

I will go again, everyone deserves a second chance, perhaps it was an off evening. If I have a warmer experience a second time, I will...