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Straightforward rooms & homey condos with free WiFi, plus a dock & boat rentals.
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The view from the restaurant over the lake is stunning and really adds a nice atmosphere to the meal. It was very busy when we arrived for our reservation and had to a wait a little while, but were able to go to the bar for a drink in the meantime. The food itself was very good. The curry aioli went lovely with the whitefish cakes. The brown butter chicken was delicious and cooked well along with the horseradish mashed potatoes, which weren't overpowering. My wife thought the scallops were perfectly cooked, but found the chili to be overpowering. We were too stuffed to get dessert, but overall were very happy with everything and would come back again.
This is a must stop place! I would recommend making a reservation (available through the website). We had the Sprouts and Curds for an app. The Sprouts had just the right amount of heat without being overpowering or spicy. The Curds were delicious and accompanied by seasoned ketchup. Per a recommendation from Steve, a local - we had the Perch Friday night special (either pan fried or lightly deep fried). SO GOOD! It was seasoned to perfection and the fries were just right. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was warm and inviting - we loved it!
I feel bad writing this review. We were so excited to try Shoreline with the new ownership and menu, having followed them avidly on social media. Unfortunately, we felt disappointed by the experience.
The menu boasts interesting options, and we started with an old fashioned (which was delicious), chevre schmear, and bloody Mary shrimp cocktail. The presentation of the chevre was lovely, three pieces on a white rectangular plate. However, the garlic crostini was soggy, the chevre could have used more, and while the prosciutto crunch and crushed praline sounded magnificent, they packed the punch of sweet and salty flavor and didn't deliver as expected on the crunch. The cherry balsamic was flavorful but could have been further reduced to enhance that accent and give it a more viscous texture. The bloody Mary cocktail was delicious! The cocktail sauce was a fun flavorful variation on a traditional cocktail sauce, and the hummus that came with it was also tasty. It seemed to us that perhaps the appetizer would have been better served as two separate options as they didn't seem to go together thematically particularly well, although they were both tasty!
Next up was the Caesar salad. Our server was friendly and thoughtful, adding anchovies when they requested. The salad however was lackluster. While the romaine was fresh, and the tomatoes beautiful, the red onions were overpowering and the dressing did not deliver on the classic Caesar flavor.
Our server was wonderfully kind but the service felt rushed. We were still working on the appetizer and our salads when our dinners came out. The tenderloin was a lovely cut of beef but could have used a rest before being served and it was a bit too peppered. While excited for the horseradish mashed potatoes, there was more rosemary flavor than horseradish and disappointingly the rosemary was about all they tasted like. I love mashed potatoes and these just didn't make the cut.
My wife had the chili garlic scallop, something she had been looking forward to having seen it on social media as one of the chef's specialties. The scallops were a bit overcooked and the chili was overpowering and not crunchy over the delicate scallops, any lime flavor was overpowered to the point of being nonexistent. The lemon caper cream sauce helped balance the spice of the chili but was too salty. Accompanied by the sweet potato hash, the sweet potatoes had a lovely texture but didn't quite deliver as something unique or exceptional.
We both enjoyed the seasonal vegetables as a side but again, they lacked any flavor or presentation of something significantly interesting.
Last but certainly not least was dessert. I had the salted caramel chocolate torte (sounds delicious!!) and my wife had the creme brulee. The presentation of the torte was nothing short of pathetic. A mostly flat brown disc on a rectangular plate, no drizzle of caramel, sprinkle of salt, or garnish of any sort. The flavors were nice but the texture was almost tough and chewy. The sugar crust on the creme brulee was burnt and excessively thick, requiring use of the edge of the spoon to break through. That having been said the sugar crust was perhaps making up for the heart of the dessert as the custard beneath was near flavorless and had more a texture of whipped egg whites rather than a silky custard.
Overall, the view was stunning as always, but the menu seemed to lack a cohesive theme and the food itself did not deliver on justifying the price of the dishes.
The menu boasts interesting options, and we started with an old fashioned (which was delicious), chevre schmear, and bloody Mary shrimp cocktail. The presentation of the chevre was lovely, three pieces on a white rectangular plate. However, the garlic crostini was soggy, the chevre could have used more, and while the prosciutto crunch and crushed praline sounded magnificent, they packed the punch of sweet and salty flavor and didn't deliver as expected on the crunch. The cherry balsamic was flavorful but could have been further reduced to enhance that accent and give it a more viscous texture. The bloody Mary cocktail was delicious! The cocktail sauce was a fun flavorful variation on a traditional cocktail sauce, and the hummus that came with it was also tasty. It seemed to us that perhaps the appetizer would have been better served as two separate options as they didn't seem to go together thematically particularly well, although they were both tasty!
Next up was the Caesar salad. Our server was friendly and thoughtful, adding anchovies when they requested. The salad however was lackluster. While the romaine was fresh, and the tomatoes beautiful, the red onions were overpowering and the dressing did not deliver on the classic Caesar flavor.
Our server was wonderfully kind but the service felt rushed. We were still working on the appetizer and our salads when our dinners came out. The tenderloin was a lovely cut of beef but could have used a rest before being served and it was a bit too peppered. While excited for the horseradish mashed potatoes, there was more rosemary flavor than horseradish and disappointingly the rosemary was about all they tasted like. I love mashed potatoes and these just didn't make the cut.
My wife had the chili garlic scallop, something she had been looking forward to having seen it on social media as one of the chef's specialties. The scallops were a bit overcooked and the chili was overpowering and not crunchy over the delicate scallops, any lime flavor was overpowered to the point of being nonexistent. The lemon caper cream sauce helped balance the spice of the chili but was too salty. Accompanied by the sweet potato hash, the sweet potatoes had a lovely texture but didn't quite deliver as something unique or exceptional.
We both enjoyed the seasonal vegetables as a side but again, they lacked any flavor or presentation of something significantly interesting.
Last but certainly not least was dessert. I had the salted caramel chocolate torte (sounds delicious!!) and my wife had the creme brulee. The presentation of the torte was nothing short of pathetic. A mostly flat brown disc on a rectangular plate, no drizzle of caramel, sprinkle of salt, or garnish of any sort. The flavors were nice but the texture was almost tough and chewy. The sugar crust on the creme brulee was burnt and excessively thick, requiring use of the edge of the spoon to break through. That having been said the sugar crust was perhaps making up for the heart of the dessert as the custard beneath was near flavorless and had more a texture of whipped egg whites rather than a silky custard.
Overall, the view was stunning as always, but the menu seemed to lack a cohesive theme and the food itself did not deliver on justifying the price of the dishes.
Phenomenal spot with a water front view to catch the sunset. Small and cozy atmosphere, exceptional service and top food quality. If you are in the peninsula, this is a MUST.
Totally recommended!
Totally recommended!
This was our first time at the Shoreline under the ownership of Bob & Mekaila and we will be back. The drink menu has some unique options and also has mocktails! The food was fantastic! There were 4 of us and we had the whitefish chowder, salad, the chili garlic scallops, cioppino, and shrimp bucatini. All of them were delicious! The portions are generous and the pricing is fair! I wanted to get bread pudding for dessert but failed to save room. I’ll make sure to save room next time! If you’re looking for a nice meal out with an incredible view (sunset is beautiful) make a reservation at The Shoreline!
Nice, waterfront restaurant. Dinners come with soup or salad and bread service. The brown butter chicken dish was very dry. Scallops were okay. We also had the chevre schmear app and the crostini part of the app was difficult to bite/cut through. Cocktails were great!
New Owners doing it right. Door County at it's best. Right price for great food. Service was immaculate. Restaurant setting was awesome. Food was out of this world, from apps to dinner entre (had to skip dessert cause of my diet at the time). You guys are doing a great thing... Don't stop what you've started. Highly recommended from anywhere far or near.
