St. James Social - Boutique Hotel

I absolutely loved our stay at St James this summer. It was our first time up to Lake Superior and our first impression of Bayfield. The location has the style and setup of a modern Airbnb. You are mostly left to your own to navigate checkin, checkout, using the amenities, and taking advantage of the rooftop. If you have questions or need assistance, it's a quick text response. We stayed a couple nights as part of a longer road trip. We met the owners after we arrived, they run the restaurant/bar downstairs. The place was gorgeous, packed with customers - a great spot for dinner or just drinks. Highly suggest a stay if you are in the area.

A revelation of fine dining where initially, pricing seemed to indicate I’d be overpaying. After the best meal I can recall, I’d say I got an amazing deal on some of the best plates I’ve enjoyed. The staff was lovely to me and my friends, and the chef has obviously fought hard to get to where he is. His backstory is wonderful, and he cares very much about what he does - and you can taste it.

We were thoroughly impressed with our stay at St. James Social. The hotel is beautifully designed with a unique aesthetic and thoughtful layout that immediately sets it apart — it truly feels like a premium boutique experience without trying too hard. The restaurant is outstanding. The food is top-notch, creative, and executed at a level you’d expect in a much larger city. Every meal felt intentional and well done. Just as impressive were the staff and owners — genuinely welcoming, engaging, and clearly passionate about what they’ve built. This is easily one of the top boutique destinations in Wisconsin for anyone looking for a premier getaway in a charming, laid-back town. Pro tip: visiting during the off-season is a huge win. The town, restaurant, and hotel are relaxed and quiet, creating an almost private, low-key luxury experience that’s hard to beat. Highly recommended. We’ll be back.

Lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Bayfield. The rooms are cozy, beds comfortable with high quality nice sheets. Modern bathrooms. Wonderful renovation of an older building. There is an inviting bar area and nice nooks for dinner. Delicious dinner in their restaurant. We didn't take advantage of the sauna but will next time. Staff is amazing. The owner gave us a very warm welcome on our arrival and checked in on us to make sure our dinner was perfect! Easy self check in and check out with passcodes.

We had a fantastic stay at St. James Social!!! The rooms are so beautiful and unique. Ours even had a real record player! The decor is gorgeous. The sauna is just down the hall from all the rooms and is open for use 24/7. There is a coffee and tea bar that makes you feel right at home and a sweet continental breakfast was included in the morning. Unfortunately we did not get to enjoy the restaurant as it was not open on Monday night but we will definitely be back!

Dont worry youre not on the lake, you dont miss it! Every detail of this place is 1970s perfection with a modern touch. Coffee is 5 stars, free breakfast bar was delish with meat, cheese, fruits, yogurt, hard eggs, and granola. Beds clean & comfy. Loved the record player in the room and played it, took us back in time. How nice to play a vinyl record, watch it turn, soak in the soft moments provided there. The sauna was good, clean, hot, & stylish. The rooftop had all the views we needed of the lake. Star gazed up there too. The bartender invented a new drink for me, as Im sugar-free, the Cheshire Capp, cappacino & sake with a cherrywood bitters and heavy cream chaser. Food was great, had the wagu big mac. Check in & out by text, elevator was nice. Played chess in the bar lounge to groovy music on the turntable. It was a packed restauraunt, but they made us feel wanted and appreciated every time. Easy walk to the ferry & shops. Highly recommended.

We were here for dinner with visitors from out of town. A large group. We shared appetizers and had a variety of dishes: Burgers, venison chop, pizzas, pasta, salads and charcuterie. The food was well seasoned, presented beautifully and cooked property (exception was the elk meatball which was a bit heavy/dense). Standouts were the venison and pizzas. And do not pass up the pork belly -it was out-of-this-world! The restaurant is very pretty and decorated nicely for the holidays. Service was on point and we had a great time. Great place for company or a special occasion. Thank you!!

From beginning to end, our meal and service was very good. Prompt, efficient and friendly staff, good ingredients, happy to make accommodations. While I would have preferred a cocktail, they are waiting on their liquor license and had a wide variety of beer, wine and fun other options including sake and cocktails made with champagne or involved NA cocktails. The caesar was very good (dressing on the side) and the pizza we had was a very good sourdough crust that was perfect for folding, Neapolitan style. So good!

I took my girlfriend here for her birthday dinner while we were traveling, the atmosphere + service couldn't have been better, our server was a friendly person and refreshingly great at their job. We had one of the best pizzas we have ever had, specifically the fluffy sourdough crust and also filet mignon tacos, we will definitely be back whenever we are in the area.

Both pizzas we tried were very good (and were pizza snobs). The sourdough crust is . Inside is beautiful and our server was genuinely friendly. Would definitely go back!

St. James Social is one of the newest destinations on historic main street that offers incredible hospitality, ambiance and the most delicious food! Offering craft espresso bar by morning, in the evening try their house made sourdough pizzas cooked to order Neapolitan style. Weekends offer elevated dining options in addition to their pizzas with a curated selection of craft beers, ciders, wine and bubbles. They also make house made mock tails and have a vinyl record lounge. You're welcomed by their friendly staff and feel like you never want to leave. Pro tip: bring a board game or hand craft to enjoy while you mingle, eat and relax. They also have boutique hotel rooms available with a sauna and rooftop lounge for hotel guests. A new favorite in a lifelong favorite destination!