Chives Door County - Baileys Harbor

Delicious. They made some really great drinks and delicious food. Must have a reservation or plan on sitting at the bar. We loved sitting at the bar and mingling with the bartenders. They were fun and witty. Recommendations bourbon old fashioned and the bees knees. Enjoy!! Bees knees and bourbon old fashioned Smoked salmon Vanilla bean creme brulee

We tried the specials of the day, starting with the breaded white fish. It was outstanding, perfectly cooked with a delightful egg batter, and the fingerling potatoes were excellent! On the other hand, the ramp pesto pasta was a bit disappointing. While the fish was served at an ideal eating temperature, the pesto was just at room temperature, which didn’t quite work. The mussels and clams were good, although one of the mussels was not fresh. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but its texture was odd at room temperature. The chocolate mousse and caramel dessert was fantastic, truly a highlight! Afterward, our waiter claimed their eclairs were the best around, so we decided to order one, but it was a significant letdown. The dough was old and crumbly, and upon the first bite, the eclair split open, spilling its filling everywhere, which was quite off-putting at the end of our meal.

Had some late night apps and dessert here on our last night of our honeymoon. The cheese tray was delicious, I can't get over the maple nuts that came with it... they could probably package and sell those individually. The show stopper though were the desserts. I am absolutely in love with the Slice of Paradise Cake. Key lime, coconut and passion fruit all together is a magical combo. They were all beautifully made and a memorable way to end our evening.

The atmosphere is absolutely stunning, and the staff is knowledgeable about the food. The halibut and duck entrees are truly amazing. I highly recommend this place; it’s worth both the money and the time. The desserts are lovely, too!

We enjoyed a peaceful dinner at this restaurant. The atmosphere was soothing, and the food was exceptional. My husband ordered the chicken marsala while I had the whitefish, and both dishes were fantastic. We will definitely make reservations the next time we visit Door County!