White Gull Inn

The fish fry was amazing! The dinner consisted of watching the food being made outside with a little bit of history as well. Once it was done, we were seated inside where we got a healthy serving- they also came around and offered second helping as well. After dinner, we were served fresh cherry pie with ice cream. The staff were super friendly and service was incredible. I would highly suggest making a reservation as they get pretty busy on the weekends. Thank you to our server Aggy for a wonderful experience!

Came here for brunch on a Saturday. The hot chocolate was SO AMAZING! It comes in the cutest tea pot. I'm still thinking about it... You really just need to order one for the table because it's big. The cherry french toast was also great! Such a cute spot. So glad we stopped here on our Door County trip.

We've been going here for years, and the quality and charm have not slipped a bit. The pillows seemed softer and the renovated bathrooms appreciated. The staff is as charming as ever, and the huge, delicious breakfasts continue to amaze.

Had a great solo breakfast at White Gull Inn. Cinnamon roll was delicious and they kept my coffee hot and full. No wait, as I went fairly Shortly after they opened for the day. One of my favorite places to come in Door County.

Just went there for the fish boil. It was a fun experience. It was the first fish boil I went to so I can’t compare this one to others, but we enjoyed it. The wait and hotel staff were excellent and welcoming. The atmosphere is a tribute to their long storied history. I would definitely consider staying overnight here next time we are in the area

So we are from Texas…. This place is amazing! The staff were very nice and the room was perfect. The food was great! We would definitely stay there again.

Breakfast was delicious! Cherry pancakes and their bacon was so good. Also super welcoming with gluten and dairy allergies!

Did not stay at the Inn but went for breakfast. The stuffed French toast was excellent!!!! Next day cherry pancakes with eggs and delicious bacon also excellent!! Don’t leave door county without trying this place!!! Beautiful!!

Expect a wait for breakfast during the season. But the wait is worth it. An outside coffee station charges you for a cup while you wait (our wait was 90 min). When we were seated inside, the quaint and cozy dining room had an inviting feel to it. Our server was friendly and helpful and made recommendations when we couldn't decide on what we wanted. We settled on some poached eggs, a short stack of cherry pancakes with thick cut bacon and a half serving of apple French toast. The breakfast was delicious, capped by their maple syrup. The cherry pancakes were tasty ambassadors to Door County's cherry harvest. Same for the apple French toast. The eggs were cooked right to order. The prices were reasonable and at check out we added two bottles of the maple syrup for our trip home.

My review is solely for the breakfast; we didn't stay here and didn't stop in for a fish fry. Having said that, it was ok. I think that like some of the places in Door County it may trade on nostalgia a bit. The menu wasn't extensive, and I ended up with a simple breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and a pancake because nothing else was interesting; I didn't want to have to ask about substitutions or anything for an omelette. I will say that my mom would have been super happy here because unlike me, French toast is one of her favorite breakfast items and they had several types on offer. They had some raspberry coffee cake so we ordered some of that and my little one loved it. Raspberries are her favorite so it was not unexpected. The service was ok, though not super attentive. We ate outside and it was really enjoyable because the weather was beautiful.

Recommend to make reservations for the Fish Boil. The cook gives a small history background of Fish Boil. It was fun to watch. It was also pretty good. We get fish with side of potatoes and cole slaw. There is lemon and tarter sauce for the fish. Warm butter to pour onto the potatoes or slice of bread from a breadbasket. (Ours came with white, wheat, and gingerbread?). Be careful of bones on the fish. You can ask for more servings. If you don't like fish, then they offer 1/2 a chicken and rice. Dessert was cherry pie and the crust was really good. We also came for breakfast the next morning. Had the Door County Omelette had ham, onions, peppers, mushrooms with chedder cheese and sour cream on top. Was so filling and ingredients were fresh. Also had the hash browns perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside.

This place is 10/10!! My new favorite place for breakfast when in door county! The cherry pancakes are to die for with the best bacon i ever had! The pancakes are so fluffy and crispy with delicious cherries inside the pancakes..sort of tastes like cornmeal? It's heavenly. My bf had the nice guy hash and wow it was absolutely delicious. Super crispy potatoes with mushrooms and cheese. The limpia toast is so good with the cherry jam. Wish i could buy that bread it was that good! Coffee/refills were great! Our server was very attentive. Will be coming back for sure.

We were seated right away on the patio, but it took a bit to be greeted by a server. Once the server got to us, she was attentive and the meal went great. I had the veggie omelette and it was wonderful. Cooked perfectly and filled with veggies. Hubby had the breakfast sandwich and hash browns and thoroughly enjoyed his choice. We did not go into the restaurant, so I can't really speak to the atmosphere inside. We would certainly eat here again!

There is no way that this is a highly rated breakfast spot in the Door County area. The food here was really not that good at all. What's not pictured is the omelette we ordered too - the filling wasn't even mixed in with the eggs like how a normal omelette is. Instead, it was more like an egg wrap that had all of the filling in the center. The meat in it looked like something you would get in a lunchables container. The French toast was okay, but it is far far FAR from the best, I could've made a much better one at home. Not to mention, there were flies all over the place. J cannot comprehend how this place has great reviews, it was not a good breakfast.

The cherry French toast is truly outstanding; it's rich, so you may want to share with someone. The egg sandwich with hash brown was also delicious. The waitress was attentive, the seating outside was nice, and without a wait. This was a wonderful, historic place to stop by for breakfast in Door County.

Asked for a reservation for the 'fish boil' two earlier ones were full, so they booked me for 8:00PM. I showed up at 7:30 and they informed me that they would not do a 'boil' for one person! Really, no call to me (one person) or an attempt to fit me in at an early time. I normally go to (https://oldpostoffice-doorcounty.com/) and have enjoyed their boil, but wanted to try another Door County fish boil.... Never 'White Gull Inn'... head up the road to a better experience and view at the 'Post Office Restaurant'

My wife and I have enjoyed this classic Door County restaurant for years. Their fish boil is not to be missed but honestly every thing they make is fabulous.

Spent our first breakfast in Door County here based on several recommendations. I'm not really a French toast person but I had to try the cherry stuffed French toast. Oh boy, it was delicious and not too sweet. Thankfully they offered half portions which is a brilliant idea. So glad they did because it was very filling. My husband had the meatless version of eggs and corned beef hash. It was also very good. The service was excellent. It's a big place and busy for breakfast but we were seated within minutes. The ambiance was one of a cozy, quaint country inn. It was a very pleasant experience and we will definitely be back.

I haven't been to a fish boil in 15 years and don't remember it being a great experience. The White Gull Inn exceeded my expectations. The fish was extremely flavorful and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend.

You could give my 16yo son a billion dollars, declare him exempt from high school or college classes for life, and introduce him to a genie with plenty of wishes; ask him how he felt about it and he'd say "fine." He stopped two bites into his stuffed French toast and said "This is the best thing I've ever eaten. Can we please come back here again?" Rest of the family was also happy. I had the corned beef hash, which was okay; and the coffee cake of the day which was very good. Younger kids asked for (off the menu) chocolate chip pancakes and declared that they were almost as good as grandma's. Wife is celiac and had gluten free toast with a side of bacon. The team was knowledgeable about gluten allergies but there was a fairly limited number of options for her. Service was good - quoted a 20 minute wait and they had us seated in 5. Restaurant has great indoor and outdoor seating space. The inn itself is cute. Well decorated and situated right near sunset beach.

The famous French toast is a must. While on Door County, we scheduled to have breakfast here. There were three of us, and we went around 11am and were seated immediately, which was great. Service was top notch and the atmosphere was cozy. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We ate inside. Between the 3 of us, we ordered the stuffed French toast and an omelet filed with just the right amount of peppers, mushroom, cheese and onions served with an English muffin and a cherry jam. One entre was better than the other, meaning both were fantastic, served hot. Waiter brought us is an extra plate. Two of the ladies also had mimosas that they enjoyed. Highly recommend.

The ambiance was what we expected since we saw photos and videos of the dining room and fish boils. The service was quick and efficient. This is the second time we've been to Door County. The first time we came to Door County I didn't know about fish boils or the White Gull Inn ... and when we did hear ... the dates of their boil didn't coincide with the days we were there ... so this time ... I made sure to make reservations. The food ... that was the huge disappointment, but maybe our expectations were off? We had heard some places removed bones and others didn't and we were assured White Gull Inn was one of the places that did remove the bones. Our fish was full of tiny and sharp 1" to 1-1/2", thin bones. I couldn't finish my fish. I'm white fish ignorant ... maybe bones are to be expected? But I know we would never come to the fish boil again.

On a very busy and rainy Saturday morning we were seated on the patio on dry seats and with umbrellas open. The service was great!! The coffee was subpar and my omelet was nothing special. The cherry jelly for the top of my English muffin was to die for!!! Next time I visit I will try the cherry French toast.

Amazing beautiful restaurant with incredible food. We enjoy having brunch here best. A definite place to enjoy while in Door County. Close to the beach where we can pass time if there is a wait. Must RSVP well in advance for dinner, especially the fish fry.

Breakfast yesterday was outstanding. The French toast stuffed with door cherries was great. We both had the full order with bacon and we only ate half the order so the rest is breakfast today. The restaurant is very nice and has a welcoming feel. The service is what you expect from a restaurant with the reviews and status of this one. Tried to get reservations to stay but couldn't but looks great.

Came here for the famous cherry stuffed fresh toast and it did not disappoint! I do NOT like cherry flavored things, maraschino cherries, etc. but I do like real, fresh cherries and real dried cherries. This French toast used fresh, door county cherries and they were absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness . The cream filling paired perfectly with the cherries. It is definitely sweet, so you have to be in the mood for that, but boy it is worth the hype! Also got sausage links on the side and they were super yummy as well! We shared an order of the hasbrowns and they were pretty good, unseasoned, so we just added our own salt and pepper which I'm not complaining about because it allows you to season to your taste! The place was packed and we had about an hour wait but the service was great and didn't take too long for the food to come out! Lovely, cozy, old door county vibe inside. Can't wait until summer to come back here!

At the recommendation of a relative, we drove up all the way from Greenbay to this restaurant in Fish Creek of the Door County. The recommendation was for the Inn and the fish boils. We did not have enough time to stay overnight here, so our plan was to just explore the beautiful beaches around there then enjoy the fish boils. On arrival, we were so disappointed when we found out that the fish boils was only available on Friday evening. But, we decided to have a meal there before driving back to Greenbay anyway. Well, the dining room was quite cozy and the server was friendly and helpful. We were able to enjoy a scrumptious meal; large portions too. Oh, love their Spiked Hot Apple Cherry Cider with the Door County cherry bounce. Recommended!

My family and I approached the hostess stand to be seated for breakfast this past weekend. The hostess was nowhere to be found and when she came back she stared at us and waited for us to begin speaking to her. She had her hands in her pockets the whole time and really just looked like she couldn't be bothered to do her job. It was a very unfriendly interaction on her part. The wait was 2 hours so that, combined with how incredibly rude the hostess was, made the decision to eat elsewhere very easy.

Fish boil on Wednesday night. our Server was great and the food was very good. Sat out on the back patio and had a cocktail waiting for the boil over and it was a nice cool evening. Great day and a great evening.

We returned to White Gull Inn for lunch this time. It's a quality and quaint place, deservedly popular, and that's why we hung around for a 75 minute wait when we checked in for lunch here at noon on a Friday. I couldn't really decide between their BBQ pork sandwich or a brunch item. When our server reminded me that their signature dish was their Door County Cherry Stuffed French Toast, that sealed the deal and that's what I had, with a side of sausage added. Wife had an order of their classic French Toast and a cup of tomato pesto soup, their soup of the day. The stuffed French Toast was a delicious treat, but probably a bit more sugary than I needed. Buut... now I can say I've had their signature dish anyway lol. Wife didn't like her soup as she said it was too much like tomato sauce. We sat in the filled up, cozy, and quaint fireplace room this time. It's alway cool to dine here at WGI, and we may try their fish boil one of these days. We also may try to stay here one day. My man Brandon answered my phone call query about wait times and was working the desk today as he was on our first visit. Overall, another nice visit, except maybe the wait time.

We spent the night at the white gull inn. The woman working the front desk was very sweet getting us to our room. We stayed in the building, and it was beautiful and historic. We then enjoyed our free breakfast the next day, which was also delicious. Came back another day to have one of their famous fish boils. The man boiling the fish tails of all and then wowed us with the famous boil over. We then went inside where we were quickly brought our plates of food. It includes delicious, red potatoes, whitefish, coleslaw, various breads, and butter. There are no onions at this fish boil. Those looking for A fish boil with onions, may be disappointed .It was absolutely delicious! If you're looking for a Wisconsin fish boil, we would recommend the white gull inn. The meal was ending with cherry pie with or without ice cream, it was a very delicious and quaint meal. We would recommend it!

Such a nice place... when we 1st got here to Fish Creek we stopped in here bec, so close to our place and they served "fish boils" BUT they were all booked up...period! But the lady there recommended another place, with the phone number, that we were able to get reservations! Now that's nice.... We had breakfast here today, arrived at 7:30am left at 8:45am and there was a "crowd" of people waiting to get in...no reservations! FYI. We ordered egg Benedict (which we don't get often) $14 and they were great; it's the sauce on top that can make or break it and this was so nicely flavored! Service couldn't have been better either...friendly and attentive!

A classic that is always amazing any meal of the day but especially for breakfast. Their hashbrowns in butter and cherry stuffed french toast are to die for.

It was fun learning the history and watching the potatoes and white fish cooked over an open fire. Fish and cole slaw were delicious. They even accommodated a non-fish eater in our party with chicken. Cherry pie and ice cream were a wonderful ending to the evening.

We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast. The Door County Cherry pancakes were unbelievably tasty. And they gave us our own bottle of pure maple syrup!! (not that fake cheap stuff) The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the homemade corned beef hash was the bedt I have had at a breakfast restaurant. The saki bloody mary was very tasty, as was the Swedish Limpa toast. We WILL be back!

Best breakfast ever! We go to White Gull every time we're in door county and have been going since I was born! So many great family memories. I love the door county cherry stuffed french toast. You have to have that and a hot chocolate! My parents have always gotten the hearty appetite and I steal some of their hash browns!

My wife and I just had a fabulous dinner there last night. The ambiance was wonderful. Our server, Anna, did everything I would expect a very good server to do. She was knowledgeable, professional and efficient. The harp music really added to the experience. The prices seemed to be reasonable for the quality. The wine was reasonably priced. Food was very good. I highly recommend this place for fine dining.

The service is always attentive. Food is delicious. Their stuffed cherry French toast is the best for breakfast and their candlelight dinner is always amazing!

We went for breakfast. It was delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We were lucky enough to not have to wait for a table but it would have been worth the wait.

A regular stop when I'm in door county, breakfast or lunch you'll be treated to some of the peninsula's best local ingredients. You shouldn't skip their daily coffee cake - we've had the blueberry and cherry and I vouch highly for both. They are HUGE thick pieces with buttery cake, rich fruit filling, and a delicate crumb top. Definitely not just for breakfast! Their corned beef hash is homemade and perfectly executed with a good mix of lean with just a bit of fat to keep it from being too dry and the added onions and potatoes are cooked to just past crisp so they're tender but not crunchy. The sandwiches are well constructed with an excellent balance of flavors and textures. The open doorwich is a favorite with its melty apples and cheese (we sub the apple cider Mayo out for the honey Dijon mustard). The turkey they use is perfectly smoked and moist either hot or cold. This visit I tried the Pilgrim which shined in flavor with the cherry chutney but I feel would have been improved if it were served hot. The soup thus visit was a hearty chicken noodle with thick homemade egg noodles and a rich broth. The ambiance is delightfully cozy and they decorate beautifully for the holidays and seasons. Lots of old wood, a cozy fireplace, and windows looking out over the rest of the property. A quaint venue for a delightful meal - next visit I'm going to have to try a fish boil!

I don't understand the appeal of the "famous" cherry-stuffed French Toast. The toast itself is fairly standard (good) french toast. But the stuffing is just basically cream cheese from what I could tell. There was little to no real cherry stuffed inside. So the dish primarily just tasted like cream cheese spread over french toast, which was heavy and unbalanced. The were some fresh cherries served on top of the dish, but they weren't plentiful enough. The sausage that I ordered on the side was standard IHOP type sausage. Tasty and greasy but nothing to write home about.

Lovely candlelight dinner. The dining room is charming with a wood paneled ceiling, stone fireplace and chandeliers. When making reservations we were told there was a harpist the night we booked. Really enjoyed her playing but she quit at 8 pm. Dinner was good. Yeasty rolls were good and served with warm butter. Started with summer salad, loaded with fresh produce, and the beer cheese soup, which was a bit odd. It didn't have much cheese flavor and had peas and potatoes in it. We ordered the filet and the duck for entrees, which were both delicious. Finished off with cherry pie a la mode and key lime pie. All delicious!

Well.. Just No...Arrived for the fish boil 30 minute ahead of our 6:30 reservation as requested. Took our name and said they would find us to be seated. Waited in the foyer for 30 minutes and had to find the host to get us seated. Our server said he would be with us in a few minutes to take our drink order. Show was over by that time. Our server disappeared and never took our drink order. I approached the hostess and she seemed annoyed with us asking for our server. We left... Never have I done that in my 68 years on this earth.

We went twice! Once for the fish boil - fantastic. And then for breakfast - delicious!

My wife wanted to try the "fish boil" at this beautifully charming little Inn while we we visiting Door county. I have to admit I wasn't very enthusiastic to do so but I went along. It looks like a very presentable and well maintained old building from the outside. As you approach the front door you are greeted by colorful flower beds on both sides of the walkway. Very nice I thought. Once inside you are directed to the back patio to wait about 15 minutes as the fish boil will begin shortly with some stories, explanations, etc. from the "master boiler" named Neil - a local fisherman/fish monger (and I mean that most respectfully) who explains the process. The wait is worth it as Neil stokes the fire, causes it to rise and cook the red potatoes and whitefish you'll be eating while chatting up the crowd. We were outside with maybe 40 others eager to see the method and taste the result. The dining interior is rustic, clean and the staff attentive. We were brought our fish, red potatoes, coleslaw and sweet breads fairly quickly and enjoyed the dinner greatly. The coleslaw isn't great but the fish, pots and bread certainly are. The local home made cherry pie a la mode was a treat also. I recommend you try this if you are in Fish Creek at the White Gull Inn. You wont be disappointed and will tell a number of your friends about how much fun it was just as we already have.

Their homemade cherry lemonade is the best I've ever had. So refreshing and delicious. Daily apple scone was so tasty. Cherry preserved for the toast literally the cherry on top! Food overall is great and so is their service. I wasn't a huge fan of their classic French toast. Their outdoor patio is very peaceful and dog friendly.

This place is simply amazing for breakfast Will probably eat here every day Not a bad thing on the menu We had Stuffed French toast Eggs Bacon Sausage Hash browns Corned beef hash Coffee cake is huge and stuffed with blueberries Nice people too Parking is bad

5-star for food and service. 0-star the hostess' attitude (rude, short and unpleasant). Having a good fit for the host/hostess is a crucial part of the dining experience.

This marks the second time we've left disappointed, and it is imperative to share our feedback. But this time the language of the manager and the way we were treated was unfair. Our visit was marred by several issues that have left us deeply unsatisfied. Adding to our disappointment was the lackluster attitude of the staff. They seemed disinterested and inattentive to our concerns, which only compounded our dissatisfaction. As someone who values good dining experiences, I believe it's essential to hold establishments to a certain standard. Our recent visit to White Gull has regrettably fallen short of these standards, and I sincerely hope that improvements can be made in the future to provide customers with a more enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Our feedback is meant to be constructive and to encourage positive change. We genuinely hope that White Gull can rise to the occasion and offer the quality and service that customers rightfully expect. They need a new manager

A wonderful old style inn with a warm fireplace to set the environment. Breakfast has a good variety of options. Lunch menu has a good selection of sandwiches but my favorite is the salad with a protein option.

This place is great and we love the ambiance. Service is always fast and the menu has a lot of offerings.

Solid brunch spot in Fish Creek. The history and ambiance are a lot of fun. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait. They take your phone number and text you when your table is almost ready so you can go explore if you want. I got the eggs Benedict, coffee, and a side of bacon. All were very solid. Looking at the cinnamon rolls and stuffed French toast I almost wish I would of tried that. Next time.

It's a bit of an odd review for me, but I'll just tell the tale. We have a newborn and are vacationing in Door County. We decided to go to Fish Creek Bay for dinner tonight, Thursday, our last night. Our first 2 options were a no-go, and we were advised to maybe try here. We walked in with no reservations to an older crowd and a harp player. They told us they have room for us to dine. Our normally peaceful 6 week old decided to play her own harp and cried in between our consoles in the front coat closet. The food came, and we ate our Angus beef and duck confeit in shifts. And the food was absolutely wonderful. The soup, phenomenal, the rolls, great, the entrees, absolutely succulent. The true story is the staff. They were absolutely graceful dealing with our fussy baby. They bent over backwards. They even offered my wife to nurse in the 3rd floor library privately. They offered extra plating options. Everything and anything to help. It was so wonderful and refreshing to be in what we thought would be a stuffy atmosphere, actually turned out to be a warm, old school, maternal place. Now both my wife and I are old souls that appreciate the past, but normally, we frequent the newest trendiest place. Maybe it was fate we wound up here. And maybe if you're reading this review, your fate will bring you to this wonderful place as well!

This is our 4th time in Fish Creek and finally went to a fish boil at the White Gull Inn.  I had always been kind of dubious about fish boils, somehow always thought the taste would be too bland.  Turned out the fish, although looking kind of plain - it's a white fish they use - was actually very tasty and full of flavor. Prior to the dinner guests will sit in the outside courtyard for a presentation and watch the fish being boiled over a fire. It's a very fun experience. I'm glad we finally did it. Dining is indoors only, as the outdoor tables are all used for the demo.

The cherry pancakes and coffee cake are worth stopping there. Park like surrounding and door county. History.

This is a great restaurant. Prices are not too bad for the NEW ENGLAND of the midwest. Parking is difficult. May have to wait for a table tho. Definitely a great place and will return for a future visit. They also have overnight rooms too.

Came here for the Fish Boil - what a blast! Started out in the back patio and had some great California wine while waiting for our guy to prepare the whitefish and boiled potatoes. SO good! With drawn butter on the fish and potatoes, it melted in your mouth like a great lobster dinner. You get to meet a lot of friendly locals and tourists here, too. Oh, and did I mention the great cherry pie for dessert? This place is a MUST if you are visiting Fish Creek in Door County.