The Old Post Office Restaurant

Breakfast restaurant · Ephraim

The Old Post Office Restaurant

Breakfast restaurant · Ephraim

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10040 N Water St, Ephraim, WI 54211

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Nestled in a charming converted post office, this eatery serves up tasty breakfast and celebrated fish boils, all with stunning views of Eagle Harbor.  

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10040 N Water St, Ephraim, WI 54211 Get directions

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10040 N Water St, Ephraim, WI 54211 Get directions

+1 920 854 4034
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"Today, Old Post Office Restaurant offers views of Eagle Harbor from its porch and patio, which are especially beautiful at sunset. Its longtime fish boil expert, Jeremy “Torch” Klaubauf, represented Door County in the Top Chef contest. Fish boils are offered mid-May through the last Sunday of October every night except Sunday, with exceptions for Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day weekends. Praised for his showmanship and storytelling during the fish boils, Klaubauf can go through 300 pounds of whitefish per night, he says in a fish boil video." - Sharon McDonnell

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Kari Owens

Google
We have been to Door County twice now. The fish boil at the Old Post Office was on our 'must repeat' list. We (2 adults and a teen) enjoyed the pre-meal excitement of watching the food being cooked outside in the kettle over the fire. The fireball is always exciting! The food includes 2 significant fish steaks, potatoes, onions, cole slaw, and 3 kinds of fresh bread... with lots of melted butter. There is homemade cherry pie for dessert. (A la mode costs extra). Our server was pleasant. We appreciated that she de-boned the fish for us. All in all, a fantastic and very filling dining experience.

Bill G

Google
Went for the Fish Boil were the Torch Master did an excellent presentation and the fish was superb! Had a window table with a beautiful view of the sunset over the water. Highly recommended!

Tracy Brown

Google
The absolute best place to get breakfast in Door County. There's no need to say more. The Cherry Mimosa for breakfast is such a classy touch.

Nikki Stine

Google
We had both the Fish Boil dinner and breakfast here during our stay in Door County. Had a good experience with breakfast first. Hostess and servers are very friendly. Went back later for dinner, which was our first Fish Boil experience. We weren’t quite sure what to expect. Have to say, it was better than we expected! Watching the cooking and hearing about the history was interesting, but the taste of the meal was surprisingly good! Appropriately finished with a piece of cherry pie! 🍒 The price for the food alone is very reasonable, but even more so since you get “dinner and a show” of sorts.

Cooper W

Google
Food was fantastic I personally had the Cherry Pancakes and they had a great consistency and the local Door County Cherries gave it an incredible flavor. The service was fine never went empty on drinks but it wasn't above and beyond friendly. The restaurant itself is decorated very neatly and gives it a very good personality overall a incredible and recommended stop in town.

Jane Johnson

Google
Great speaker for the fish boil. Have been there twice now & always have had great experience there.

Sue Blackstone

Google
I've been to several places for fish boils all around Door County over the past 30 years. The Old Post Office has consistently the best overall.

James Fort

Google
Awesome! This was the first fish boil I've ever experienced. The Whitefish was delicious and watching the fish, potatoes and onions cook was very entertaining and historically informative. You have to make reservations for this meal and it's only a dinner experience. Well worth the price...

Jeff P.

Yelp
Ephraim is one of the prettiest and most historical locations in door county and this little gem is right on the waterfront in the harbor. Good location great service outstanding views make the Old Post Office a real fun place to go . I recommend that you ask for Maria. She is the nicest server and knows what's going on. There's lots of parking out front and along the lake and along the side of the restaurant building itself . There is dog friendly outdoor seating, and a nice cozy inside dining area as well .

Sherry W.

Yelp
We called Monday morning for a same day reservation for two People in July. We showed up at 4:30 for the fish boil demonstration outside and then dined at 5pm. You have a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. The demonstration was about 15-20 minutes and very interesting. The food was served quickly and was delicious. You can choose other main courses such as ribs or fried chicken if you don't want the fish. The coleslaw is homemade and not overly sweet. They give you three slices of different homemade breads. The cherry pie was amazing! It's $3 extra for ice cream. The fish boiled was $27. Overall, a great experience and I highly recommend it.

Albert T.

Yelp
We wanted to attend a fish boil while in Door County for the day and Old Post Office Restaurant seemed to be the most accessible in the area. We managed to make reservations for the 5PM boil the night before and were told to get there 30 minutes early to see the magic happen. When we got to the restaurant, we checked in at the hostess stand inside the restaurant and were given the table number we would be sitting at. Afterwards, we were directed to the field in the back to sit on the park benches surrounding a large cauldron of boiling water. The boil master doesn't actually show up until about 15 minutes or so before the reservation time, so there's a bit of time to sit and relax in the sun before you get a nice show. He goes over the history of the fish boil, shows off all the fish he'll be cooking (which takes 7 minutes), and then towards the end, he chucks a can of kerosene into the fire, making a large fireball erupt from the bottom. It's certainly entertaining! After the show, you find your table and the servers start bringing out the food. Fish Boil ($27) - The food here is very simple and reminiscent of typical food found 100+ years ago. It's really tough to say that the food is great, considering the decades and decades of food innovation and intermixing of spices and cooking techniques since the 1800s. It's honestly about as much as you can expect from purely boiling whitefish steaks, potato, and onion in salted water. The whitefish, served with a wedge of lemon to help brighten the flavors a bit, is tender and flaky with mild fish flavor. The potatoes are tender and buttery smooth, with a bland interior and lightly salted exterior. The onion is onion, having been boiled so that it's translucent and almost falling apart. The salt water doesn't really penetrate into much of the food, so this is the first restaurant in years I've had to actually use the salt and pepper shakers at the table - just a tad to enhance the flavor. The restaurant also provides a pitcher of melted butter and a shaker of seasoning salt to help vary things up a bit. The butter flavor is very strong and completely masks the flavor of the fish if you decide to use it. (3/5) Old Post Office Restaurant is unique in that you can request the staff to debone the fish for you. They do it right at the table, but even afterwards, you can still find some pin bones embedded in the meat. Be careful when you eat! We actually got one plate of deboned fish and one plate left intact to see if there was any difference - we found no difference other than the fact that if you debone yourself, you waste much less meat. In total, they give you two large whitefish steaks which probably weight close to a pound in total. I thought it we weren't going to get too much food going in, but I was absolutely stuffed afterwards. (3/5) On the side, there's a small scoop of their home made coleslaw. The slaw is filled with crunchy vegetables, green and red cabbage, carrots, etc in a very mild dressing that honestly doesn't add very much to the dish. It feels mostly like eating raw veggies. They also provide three small slices of bread served with individually wrapped pats of butter. One is a basic rye, not toasted or anything. The other two slices are essentially pound cake - one is scented with vanilla, the other is pretty interesting, with what seems to be zucchini pieces and cinnamon inside. Both are sweet which I found to be a bit strange served with all the other more savory items on the plate. (3/5) The meal finishes with a slice of cherry pie, with the option of adding ice cream for a slight surcharge. The crust feels kind of commercial with a uniform thickness and composition. It's soft in the middle, with an outer crust that's more well baked with a caramelized buttery flavor. The interior is stuffed with a sweet, syrupy cherry concoction, mixed with whole cherries. I found the best part of the pie to be the sugar crust on the top. It adds a nice sweetness and crunch to add variety vs the softer interior. (4/5) The Old Post Office is a place you go to once just to experience a fish boil. The food is really nothing to rave about - simple food that hasn't evolved much from the old 1800s recipes. I would personally not visit again, but I think the overall experience was worth it. And I do recommend anyone visiting Door County as a tourist to go to a fish boil, whether at Old Post Office Restaurant or elsewhere. Bathrooms - Larger bathrooms with multiple stalls inside. Overall rating of the food this visit: 3.25/5

Deb W.

Yelp
This is such a great experience with Torch. Arrive early and sit around the boil and hear the history of how this tradition came about. We've gone a couple of times and both have been great. Good service, great food, the staff attempts to debone some of the fish for you which is nice compared to other DC boils. This boil was also featured on Top Chef-Wisconsin! Love to sit outside with Lake views. Also if you don't like fish, they have some other options like chicken, etc.

Chris W.

Yelp
Stopped in for breakfast with my dad. I got the short stack of cherry pancakes with one scrambled egg and side of sausage. He got the combo omelet. All was delicious!!! The pancakes were loaded with cherries! The service was friendly and the atmosphere was A+++. We had a table in the front row overlooking the water- amazing. We also only had to wait about 5 mins to be seated. We would definitely recommend and come back again.

LaDonna W.

Yelp
Best Fish Boil in Door County! Hands down!!! Delicious and the bones were removed! Plus Cherry pie for dessert! Delicious

Alan N.

Yelp
Come for the show! The fish is fresh but unseasoned. It's an interesting meal and it's more part of the fun and tradition of being in Door County. The food is simple but fresh. Cherry pie in the end was delicious. Parking along the street. Just have to look a bit.

Carmen E.

Yelp
The fish boil was entertaining and delicious! We had the option of having our fish deboned at the table, excellent service. The restaurant gives you the option of sitting indoors or out, but as we were dining around sunset, we chose outdoor seating and had a beautiful view of the lake.

Matea P.

Yelp
I did not like the door county trip we went on, I found door county to be boring and slow. It's not my way of life. But, the only reason why I'm glad we went was because of the fish boil at the Old Post Office Restaurant. The food (ESPECIALLY the fish) was fresh, delicious, and the walkthrough on the boil was super entertaining and informative. One of the most memorable parts of our trip

Meryl F.

Yelp
When in Door County, Old Post Office Restaurant is a must try while visiting! We wanted to try the infamous Fish Boil and I definitely recommend. We stayed in Ephraim during our visit to Door County and the Old Post Office Restaurant was just steps from our hotel. We were able to easily book a reservation through the phone for the fish boil on a Saturday night and they recommended we come in about 15-30 minutes early so we can fully experience the Fish Boil preparations. Once we arrived, we were taken to the back where all the action occurs. The boil master was engaged and he explained the history and background of how the fishboil started. He walked us through each step of the Fish Boil Basics. The Whitefish is fresh and caught locally and boiled in an open fire in a large metal kettle. The fun and flashy part of the show is towards the grand finale when kerosene is thrown into the fire and the boilover occurs creating a flashover of flames. The freshly cooked whitefish is then served to your table with potatoes, onions, and melted butter. There was also a side of coleslaw and fresh bread served with our fishboil plate. The best part is drizzling the butter and sprinkle of seasoning. The fish was so fresh and our server even deboned the fish as part of their service which was a really nice touch. Everything on the plate paired well with the fish and we enjoyed every bite. Last but not least, the cherry pie was served and included with the fish boil experience which was also very delicious and a must to have when in Door County. The service was great, everyone was friendly and the ambiance was amazing sitting outside facing the water. We came here truly for the fish boil experience so we weren't able to try other dishes but if you are not the biggest fan of fish, there are other alternatives to choose from on the menu. They also serve breakfast which we missed out on but hope to try the next time we are back.

Jim K.

Yelp
One of the usual stops in door county. The restaurant was again crowded inside and outside. The food is terrific although more expensive than many other breakfast places, hash browns extra 5 dollars bacon extra, the service was great! My only concern would be getting table 20 which is right by the door, with servers going in and out, bathrooms clean and well kept a very good spot for your meals, breakfast lunch, dinner and fish boils. The view cannot be beat.

Victoria L.

Yelp
This concept gets a bad rep, but in Door County you simply can't escape it because a "Fish Fry" ... well... lacks pyrotechnics. Fire. Food. Fish. Fish boiling was brought to the peninsula in the late 1800s by Scandinavian immigrants who needed an economical way to feed large groups of workers. Today, restaurants can charge tourists $25 per person and call it a one-of-a-kind epicurean experience. The Door County fish boil features Lake Michigan whitefish caught by local fishermen and served fresh the same day so you can enjoy the buttery, perfectly cooked fish -- a melt-in-your-mouth delight. Door County fish boils are served with melted butter, potatoes, onions, coleslaw, and bread. Customarily, the meal is concludes with a slice of freshly made Door County Cherry Pie

Kristi B.

Yelp
Didn't have to wait for an outside table because it was raining, but their overhang kept us nice and dry. Service was good, just remember this is a busy place and it might take a few extra minutes. French toast was crispy, not mushy in the middle. Done just perfectly. The waffle was such a cute design and the petals are easy to break off and eat by hand if you like. Nice airy texture. Prices reasonable.

Josh O.

Yelp
Waffles are fantastic and service is great. Order chicken at the boil. Loved it! Locals fyi

Nancy P.

Yelp
What a great meal that was an experience as well. We were staying in an AirB&B within walking distance of the restaurant, so that was nice. We had a 7.45pm seating time but were told to arrive 45 minutes early to watch out fish boil being prepared over an outdoor fire. There was seating on benches around that fire. It was a really windy evening, and the real "show" didn't start until about 7.35, so we sat for over 30 minutes with smoke blowing in our faces. But we still enjoyed being in the crowd. My point is that there is no need to be there 45 minutes early. But those 10 minutes when the fish master dropped onions, potatoes, and the fish in the boiling water were exciting and fun, so don't miss that part. We were seated on the porch with a perfect view of the water and sunset. Service was great, and the food was exceptional. We weren't sure we would like the boiled fish, but it was a mild white fish steak that the waiter removed the bones from at our table, and it was delicious. There were 3 of us, and we opted to order one fish, one rib dinner, and one fried chicken dinner. All came with the onions, potatoes, several slices of bread, melted butter, and cherry pie. All the food was delicious and we had enough food for lunch the next day. When in Dooe County don't miss this experience.

Curt D.

Yelp
Love this place for breakfast Great staff and food. It is a regular stop for us when we spend time in Door County

Logan M.

Yelp
Sake mimosas? How creative! Good pancakes, good food. Meat portion was a bit small. Eggs cooked overhard as asked were great!

Jackie I.

Yelp
We made reservations for 630. We arrived at 600 for the outdoor demonstration and short history on fish boils. It was enjoyable and entertaining. The fish was white fish from Lake MI freshly caught. It was served with red potatoes, onion, coleslaw, bread and melted butter. Dessert was cherry pie with optional ice cream to top. The food was good. I would go back again.

Emily H.

Yelp
Dinner with a show! 5 stars from me!!! This place was awesome and I don't regret it. I'm so glad we were able to get 6 :30 dinner reservations here on a Saturday night during October. We came up to door county last minute and usually things are always so booked in advance however, we were able to get the sunset dining experience at OPO this weekend. We showed up 30 min prior to reservation like suggested. You check in at the front and you are shown around back to watch the boil. They have a guy (who does every fish boil for the restaurant every day) who does the boil and narrates the story of the fish boil in door county the entire time he's cooking your dinner! There's a bar outside to have a drink (non alcoholic and cocktails both are available) and sit down/stand to watch. The fire is going so the flames help if it's a big cold out. It was such a unique experience. We really enjoyed the food too. The Service was also on point. Once the boil is over, you are ushered to seating and you can begin to enjoy your meal. It's a plated meal and everyone is given the same dessert (door county Cherry pie!) and the same sides with your choice of rib, chicken or white fish. The white fish that makes the boil is caught daily, you are always eating fresh fish. The ribs my husband got were good too! Tender, nice amount of sauce. We loved the pie at the end too! They have a seasoning on the table called "Curts" they recommend you to use! It was soo tasty. The server will De Bone your fish for you and then can enjoy! I thought the price for the dinner is fair considering all you get for it. I highly recommend this for anyone! Any age, group, family, date night, whatever... very cool neat experience. We will be back!

MikeP W.

Yelp
Excellent breakfast experience yesterday morning! Last day in DC started with bacon/eggs here. Beautiful outdoor seating area (inside was nice, too, it was a coin-flip). Our server Martin was a pro, very helpful and friendly. Eggs and bacon were perfectly prepared and delivered fast, even though the place was busy. Homemade muffins were delicious. Great breakfast spot. I will be back!

Linda V.

Yelp
We heard about these "fish boils" whenever we inquired about Door County so we researched it a bit, got local recommendations and reserved here (have to get reservations anywhere). They set up the big fire with a big iron pot over it behind the restaurant. They do 3 fish boils an evening the whole season and get thousands of pounds of fresh white fish a week; the same fisherman for 40 years. It is cooked in water with salt only, the cook cuts the fish right before it is boiled so doesn't loose its juiciness. The water boils for about 40 min but the fish cooks for 7 minutes! After the fish are taken out they cook the red potatoes and onions. Our meal is then served with Cole slaw , 3 types of bread, butter and a special (shaker) seasoning. The fish was very mild and good...everything was good! The cherry pie a la mod was good too!

Gregory S.

Yelp
After years of Door County vacations with my family growing up and never going to a fish boil, I finally attended one during a trip here 3-4 years ago. It's a touristy thing to do but I have little shame anymore and care less about what anyone thinks is cool or uncool. Old Post Office is inside just that. It was once an actual post office but was long ago closed and eventually turned into a pretty good restaurant. The fish boil was easy to reserve and easy to find out back. There's a title they give the person who does the presentation and cooking which I can't remember, but he told the whole history of fish boils originally meant as a cheap way to feed large crews of loggers and laborers. The presentation was fun, with the big show of throwing kerosene on towards the end to make it boil over. They use whitefish and I can tell you nothing tastes as good as fish caught that morning and cooked that evening. I really don't need much more than fish and potatoes, but there were some other sides too. All in all, entertaining and the food was delicious!

Cari A.

Yelp
By far the best decision I made in Door County! They had multiple seatings for dinner. I chose to call in a reservation for their 7:15pm seating a few days in advance. There is a small parking but, but also street parking. When you arrive, you check in at the front desk. They provide you a table number and let you know you can go out back and watch the fish boil. Folx either sit on benches or stand around the fire. It took a little while for the fish boil talk to begin. However, once the person came out to speak, he started telling us about the history of the fish boil and went around the crowd to show us the whitefish before it was dumped in the pot. Bring some change for the top jar! Once the fish boiled over, guests were told they could take their seats. By that time, the previous guests from the earlier seating were gone and the tables were ready for the last group of the day. I was so pleasantly surprised to discover that I had one of the best seats in the house- unobstructed views of the gorgeous sunset. The staff come out and ask you if you want your fish deboned, then they described what was on the plate. Once you are done with your main course, they bring out your cherry pie (ice cream is an additional $2.00). Pros: -wonderful views (I recommend the 7:15pm showing) for the sunset -the dinner was simple yet so satisfying and delicious -they de-bone your fish for you!!! -there were some guests who brought their dogs to enjoy dinner with them outside -indoor and outdoor seating are available Con: -none Other: -you may smell like smoke depending on where you are sitting or standing. Overall, this was my favorite experience the entire trip! Would recommend it to others.

Greg B.

Yelp
In previous trips to Door County I've tried the fish boil from White Gull Inn, Rowleys Bay Restaurant, and Viking Grill. Since there were only two left for me to try (Pelletier's Restaurant and Old Post Office Restaurant), I decided to go with Old Post Office on this particular trip. I thought the fish boil from Old Post Office is one of the more generous ones in terms of the different items that are part of the meal. The dinner includes four pieces of whitefish, three red potatoes, an onion, coleslaw, three different types of bread, and a piece of cherry pie for dessert. For an additional cost, you can add vanilla ice cream to go with the pie. The fish boil was entertaining from the "show" aspect. I believe the boil master said he's been doing this for six years and his experience is obvious. I appreciated that he brought the whitefish chunks around for us to take pictures of before they went into the pot and looking through the kitchen windows I could see him personally dishing up the portions. The fish, potatoes and different breads were excellent. I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I liked the pie too. I didn't try the coleslaw or onion so I can't comment on those. I was hopeful that they would offer "seconds" if there was any leftover like White Gull Inn did when I visited them, but that wasn't the case. I did like that the servers offer to de-bone the whitefish for you as they are serving it to you. If your able to, I recommend reserving a spot around sunset and asking to sit outside. The view of Eagle Harbor is very pretty at sunset.

Teodora I.

Yelp
I've been to a few fish boil spots throughout door county and while old post office is good with service and speed of delivery, the show experience isn't as refined. The boil master doesn't really mingle with the guests, likely because they are busy, until the seven minutes prior to the boil. The three breads offered with the fish are interesting and the table side deboning is fun. Would be willing to give it a second shot for the show. Delicious boil!

Jack M.

Yelp
This is a restaurant where you'll get an experience with the rich Scandinavian cultural heritage of Door County. The fish boil is what I did. And it was cool to experience a meal prepared as immigrants would have eaten it. Its boiled potatoes, onions, and White Fish (the species). The plate is flavorful and healthful enough when you add their seasoning and butter (what isn't?) However, this method of boiling the fish takes the fish proteins too far for me. The fish sticks on the bite and has a slightly overcooked texture.

Enzo D.

Yelp
My very first fish boil experience and pleasantly surprised! The service was outstanding from the woman who accepted my reservation down to the waiter. We arrived 30 minutes early to sit around the preparation fire. The master fish boiler gave a funny and informative history on the fish boil concept and we met other couples from other areas of the country, which was fun. I have to admit i was reluctant but the fish was incredible. The waiters remove the bones (as best as possible). Your plate includes two fish fillets, two red potatoes and two onions with Cole slaw. It is recommended to pour melted butter over the dish, which i did (maybe a little liberally) and add Curt's seasoning if desired. WOW! the fish was flaky - absolutely no fish smell because its caught fresh by a local fish monger. Potatoes and onions were cooked to perfection and the addition of the Curt's gave things a nice flavor. The coleslaw was excellent too. Then to top off an already incredible meal, came the cherry pie. I do not typically eat pie, but the crust was similar to shortbread and the pie filing had loads of fresh cherries with a small amount of gel that is usually present in pie. I could live off the crust alone. If you're visiting Door County, i highly recommend making a reservation, you wont be disappointed.

Andrew P.

Yelp
Great place to get the ambience of an old time fish boil. The head honcho explained how the tradition got started and described where the fish was caught and what went in it. Pretty simple recipe, but let me tell you, probably the best lake fish I've had in the region. Super fresh tasting, and the texture amazing. Great history lesson and enjoyed the bon fire out back/ would take new comers here.

Shipra P.

Yelp
Great food, staff and the view of the lake is ideal. Tammie makes the most amazing cherry pie and bread to accompany the meal.

Jim F.

Yelp
Came for the traditional fishboil. The show before the meal isn't life-changing, but I'd definitely recommend it as part of the experience. The food was surprisingly tasty and filling - we got the dessert to-go because we were stuffed. Drink options were very limited, but the service was excellent!

Lutfu Sukru A.

Yelp
It was looking like a shelter or community kitchen food. Fish was good but serving was horrible, they give us on the school cafeteria divided tray. I don't have any desire for going back there

D J.

Yelp
Good food, friendly staff, efficient service, nice view of the lake. Will recommend.

Chris C.

Yelp
I mean, there's not that much to say. If you want a fish boil, this one is good. We chose it because we had two in our party that don't like fish, and the Old Post office has ribs or chicken as other choices for dinner (along with the regular fish boil sides). Having the servers debone the fish for you is a nice touch, and we enjoyed the Curt's seasoning and took some home.

Isabelle L.

Yelp
Was lucky enough to get a 7:45 PM fish boil reservation and getting an outside table overseeing the bay and the sunset. The whole experience was relaxing and perfect. Meal was excellent. Fish was perfect, cherry pie outstanding and service was top notch. Would definitely recommend getting your fish boil experience here.

Jennifer H.

Yelp
This place was wonderful. The fish boil was wonderful and the food was delicious. We were able to make reservations that day luckily.

Taylor P.

Yelp
They have the best fish I've ever had in my life. It was White Fish. What made it even better was the seasoning they had at our table! If I were able to eat this daily, I would definitely do that! Very recommended to eat here.

Cameron Q.

Yelp
We were here for fish boil. It was quite a show. We really enjoyed the experience. The fish didn't have a lot of flavors to it but were fresh and tasty. The breads came with it were nice as well. My boyfriend chose ribs instead and he liked it. At the end of the experience, you got a cherry pie which was very tart and delicious. The pie was not mind-blowing but pretty decent. But, the view was breathtaking. Would recommend sitting outside to see the sunset.

Howard L.

Yelp
A traditional Wisconsin fish boil - a first for us, and this was a most delightful place to enjoy it.  You can find several places in Door County that have them but this one had top ratings from a couple of sources and more importantly and conveniently for us, was located right next to where we were staying (the Edgewater Resort).  As usual, make sure you make a reservation as virtually all fish boils in Door County are totally booked up. The fish boil here is currently $22 pp and when you add it all up including the fish boil "show" and narrative storytelling by boilmaster Jeremy, and the dinner with a slice of delectable Door County cherry pie, it's quite a good deal actually.  The dinner was two deboned whitefish steaks with boiled red potatoes, a white onion, cole slaw, and slices of 3 different breads.  Melted butter and some seasoning is also provided at the table.  They used to do the dinners buffet style but that ended with Covid and the server said the current mode works out better for everyone.  We were also told this restaurant is the only one where the server debones the whitefish for you if you so chose, which we did.  We both found the whitefish super fresh (caught that morning) and delicious with some melted butter.  I didn't find it bland at all as some have described, but I also don't generally like an excess of salt or seasoning either. Jeremy was entertaining and informative and has been at it for 6 years.  I actually watched both the 5pm and our reserved 6:30pm fish boils because the first one was coincidentally just starting as we returned to the hotel from our afternoon out on the road.  I'm glad I did as the 5pm lighting was ideal for photography, and it got noticeably darker with the sun setting during the second boil. They boil about 100 whitefish steaks for about 50 diners during each boil.  It was particularly fun to do the fish boil for a first time, and I wouldn't mind doing another one some day in another setting.  The dining is comfortable with two inside dining rooms and a heated patio as well.  Overall, a fun and unique tradition to experience, and a big thumbs up!

Virginia K.

Yelp
Stopped on a Saturday morning. Sat outside with a lovely water view. I had cherry pancakes, which were pancakes with cherries cooked into the pancake. I was kinda expecting it as a gooey topping. They were good, but not a showstopper. Hubby had eggs. Just ok overall.

Aric B.

Yelp
The breakfast was great. The cherry pancakes are delicious and fluffy. We usually share an order of them and get some sides like hash browns and bacon. The fish boil was a neat experience but tasted a bit bland. Overall go here for breakfast and perhaps I just don't like boiled fish.

Darlene L.

Yelp
Had to try the fish boil. Experience was great and a must-do. My son had the fried chicken Vs the fish and it was a home run. The cherry pie was absolutely amazing. Gotta pay extra for alamode. Do it!

David B.

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Great for kids, they loved the show. The fish is was terrific. We also enjoyed the history that went along with it.

Patricia C.

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When I travel I search the restaurants that are recommended by the locals and , of course, have solid Yelp reviews! This place did not disappoint!

Laura B.

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Because breakfast was awesome, I thought I'd try the fish boil. Umm, not a great idea. This restaurant clearly rakes in the money because of the view, not the service. The fishmaster says they're the only place that debone their fish, simply not true! I was at another restaurant the night before (love fish boils), and they do an excellent job at deboning! I gave them an excellent rating! The food was good, but service was super poor. No offers for drinks, no extra potatoes, no coffee, not even water! As a matter of fact, I thought my waiter might have been in a race to see if he could get his customers out the fastest! I needed to ask another waiter for water. The breads were thrown on top of the coleslaw, like slop on a plate. I've served as a waitress in the past, and I would never serve like this. I also asked my waiter for tarter sauce, and he said it's better with butter and never brought any tarter sauce back. I told the lady in the front about it, she said, "Really?.. Maybe he's having a bad day." Told her about the deboning statement, she said well that restaurant serves frozen fish. I didn't even mention the name of the restaurant, she just assumed she knew! Because they have a nice view, they get a lot of people, but I won't be back. Service is important to me.

Rena G.

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We enjoyed the traditional fish boil very much! Go early to grab a drink and watch the process. Very nice location, waitstaff very polite and professional. The kids didn't want the boiled fish so they had chicken tenders, ribs, fried chicken and a hot dog. All were enjoyed. Fish boil meal came with boiled red potatoes and white sweet onions, cole slaw, various slices of bread and melted butter to go on fish and veggies. It's a mild fish and the sides are plain but you can add some seasoning salt provided to get more flavor. Dessert was cherry pie but we took home to have later because we were so full from the main dishes. We sat outside on the deck with a beautiful view!

David Z.

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The Old Post Office Restaurant is basically a breakfast and a fish boil place. The large number of tourists staying in motels need breakfast places and this is one of the largest and best. The fish boil (of which there are about 10 in Door Country) is a good one. The preparation is worth experiencing at least once and the $20 for food, demonstration and sunset is worth the money. I keep looking for an excellent cherry pie in Door Country and this isn't it either. The problem everywhere is the crust. The place that masters it will make a name for itself.

Paul D.

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Wonderful food and service in Ephraim. Don't miss the great hash browns and corn beef hash ask for it a bit crispy. The pancakes are delicious. Staff is always wonderful

Michael B.

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We ate here twice. Breakfast was wonderful. Omelet s filled with meat and veggies. Sitting on the porch looking over the bay. Great friendly service. Good coffee. Fish boil that evening. Don't let the name discourage you. Get your reservation in early as they fill up. Watching the preparations is worth the cost of the dinner. Absolutely delicious, simple food. And at a great price. Reasonably priced drinks. I would go back, but I live hundreds of miles away. Recommended.

Gayle C.

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Excellent food and service both for breakfast and the fish boil Great atmosphere both inside and outside