The Shoe Lakeview Dining Spirits

The food was great! It would be a 5 star review but 1) the drinks didn’t taste like any alcohol was put in them AT ALL 2) the food came out randomly. Sort of like eating separately together 3) I saw the boss chew out an employee. I don’t know what the waitress did but it was uncomfortable to see it I’d definitely go back. The food is good! Just buy a beer or cider instead of a mixed drink

Good food and a great staff. Beware, The Shoe is usually very busy. Relax and be patient and courteous and you will have an enjoyable dining experience.

First, the decor is what you need to pay attention. The details in the well, everything! I'm sure you want this in your home. LOL. The interior design and artwork is amazing, every little detail. The dishes and drinks are great. The owner, Scott is always there, which is the best way to manage style. The staff is great. Drag your boat to the port with friends or family and chill on the deck if you want. This place is beautiful, next to the largest freshwater lake of this side of the Mississippi. I know where all fishing places are so that try if you want after dessert. This lake is loaded.

We have dined here in Aug 2022 and unfortunately because of smoke the view was limited, but still a very beautiful place! Our service was friendly and attentive and our food was great. We enjoyed the crabcakes and I had the reubs and a **** Mary. All super delicious!

They were understaffed and could have used one additional server that evening, and their kitchen really does stop cooking at 8pm so order has to be in by 7:59pm. And outside, there are bugs flying around. Bugs like water and bugs like food, so sitting outside lakeside means you’ll have to shoo away some flying insects once in a while. But even with those snafus, the wait wasn’t unreasonable, the food came out hot and delicious, the view is incredible, and the atmosphere is both romantic and fun. There were people on dates, and there were tables full of fun-loving friends. Our family had the steak, which came out the way we ordered it, and was a very thick steak. The chicken fingers which were served hot and the chicken was juicy; not dry at all, and not greasy. Macaroni and Cheese main dish was flavorful and not greasy. Side dishes of asparagus and fries were served at a great temp and texture. The food was not cheap, but at the same time not overly priced for summer on the lake in a tourist town. Kids meals under $10, most main meals under $20, and the steak meals put you closer to $40. Local beers on draft. Good wine list. Would love to come back again someday!