Whistling Swan - Fish Creek

We stayed at the Inn for the weekend and overall enjoyed our stay. However, there were some details that weren't mentioned in reviews that I wish I had known before booking. The rooms do not have curtains, so if you face east, be prepared for the sunrise shining directly into your room all morning. There are small windows above the doors that let in bright hallway light all night. The rooms are essentially just small bedrooms off the hallway, so noise from the bar downstairs and noisy neighbors can be easily heard. The wifi did not work in my room and I couldn't adjust the thermostat, as it affects the entire floor. On the positive side, the bathrooms were nice and recently renovated, with a great shower. The parking was convenient and the location in Fish Creek was walkable. However, considering the price paid and what is offered, I may not be eager to stay here again.

My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at this charming and elegant establishment. Although we weren't sure if it was a hotel, restaurant, or possibly even a haunted old house, we were impressed by the cozy atmosphere. We indulged in wine, pasta, fish, and appetizers, all of which were delicious and freshly prepared. Our server, Cristina, was friendly and attentive. I will definitely be returning to this place when I visit Door County again.

Review of the Inn, not the restaurant: Don't expect luxury here. Upon arrival, there was no staff at the front desk, just an envelope with keys. The lack of maid service and the requirement to stay for two nights was unexpected. Breakfast options were limited to coffee, juice, muffins, fruit, or donuts. The room was small with a small TV, and the shower leaked water onto the floor. Basic amenities like a fridge, complimentary coffee or tea, and a welcoming atmosphere were missing. Overall, the inn did not live up to its upscale reputation. It may be worth considering other accommodations in the area. The owners should consider revising their description to better reflect the inn's offerings and adjust their pricing accordingly.

Dinner for 6 here last night. Very pleasant dining room with a nice nighttime view of the shops across the street that were all lit up making for a festive atmosphere. Our waitress was very nice, but I thought she tried a little too hard to upsell us on a Pinot Noir to a bottle twice the price of what we asked for. We ordered 3 apps: sourdough bread, carrots, and the cheese plate. The latter was the big hit (pictured below) we even had a guessing game to see who could figure out what the spice was in the pickled onions. I thought the bread was a little overpriced, as I expect a good restaurant to provide that gratis, but I guess this is Door County. I had the double burger which was cooked to perfection and really enjoyed it. The sauce on top reminded me a bit of a Big Mac, but nothing wrong with that. The beef patties had great flavor. The fries that came with it were perfectly cooked, but a little heavy on the salt. We had 2 vegans in our party, and the chefs did a wonderful job of making a chicken less jerk chicken which looked truly beautiful. We all had a great time and enjoyed our meals. I would not hesitate to go back, though do be prepared to pay a little extra for the meal.

We ended up having dinner here very last minute, as we got back from our afternoon activities later than planned and didn 't realize how late it was. We tried a few places closer to where we were staying, but many were either closed for the season, closed for the evening or not taking any more guests due to the later time. My wife called and was told if we could be there soon that we would be able to have dinner. I certainly wasn 't expecting much, but the restaurant was very clean and definitely a bit more upscale, than anywhere else we 've eaten on our trip. We got a beautiful corner table and never felt rushed the entire time we were there, even though they were obviously finishing up for the evening. Our Server was very professional and went through the menu with us and made a few recommendations as well. For starters, we had a garden vegetable salad, which was rally nice much better than I expected after eating around the area for the last week. We also had their interpretation of Prosciutto Melon, which was bette than any version I 've had before, including the times I 've had it in Italy. This version was served with fresh burrata cheese and was simply amazing. For entrées, one of my daughters had the vegetarian bucatini, which was awesome. I had the fish and chips, which was better than any I 've had in quite a long time. My wife and one of my other daughters had the pork chop, which they both loved, and my youngest had a cheeseburger, which was really great as well. The presentation on everything was really great, down to the smallest details. For desserts, we had a homemade black raspberry sorbet that was really refreshing, but the best dessert was the chocolate cake, served with a creamy homemade caramel ice cream. When my wife commented on how good the cake was, our Server told us that her aunt owns a local bakery and makes the cakes for the Restaurant, which definitely makes sense I bake a lot where I work back home, but getting a cake this moist layered as evenly as theirs isn 't something you can achieve in most Restaurant Kitchens. As a professional chef of over twenty years, I was blown away, not only by the service and food, but also by how welcoming the entire staff was. From the moment we walked in to the second we left, everyone we interacted with was very friendly and extremely welcoming. Speaking from experience, I can tell you that late tables at the end of the night certainly aren 't something that we look forward to in the Kitchen. Not once during my meal did any of us feel rushed in any way. Next time we 're back in Door County, we definitely plan on visiting this gem several times. I 'd definitely recommend it to anyone who appreciates fine locally sourced cuisine. I would give six stars if I could!