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NATURE OF ROMANCE PROMOTION
12/1/2009 To 3/30/2010
Countywide in Door County

CELEBRATING WINTER
2/6/2010 To 2/14/2010
Washington Island in Washington Island

PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT: FEBRUARY FEST 1
2/10/2010
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay

ISADOORA PRESENTS: THE DINNER PARTY
2/11/2010 To 2/14/2010
Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay

CANDLELIGHT SKI, HIKE AND SNOWSHOE
2/13/2010
Newport State Park in Ellison Bay

FIRE & ICE 2010
2/13/2010 To 2/14/2010
Citywide in Sturgeon Bay

PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT: FEBRUARY FEST 2
2/20/2010
Peninsula Art School in Fish Creek

PAMPERING & PRACTICALITIES
2/26/2010
The Ladder House in Sturgeon Bay

DOOR COUNTY WINE AND CHEESE GALA
3/12/2010
Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
3/13/2010
Downtown in Sturgeon Bay

DOOR COUNTY HOME BUILDERS HOME & GARDEN SHOW
3/26/2010 To 3/27/2010
Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sturgeon Bay

BROWN TROUT TOURNAMENT
4/16/2010 To 4/18/2010
Baileys Harbor in Baileys Harbor

GROOVIN’ SISTERHOOD WEEKEND
4/23/2010 To 4/25/2010
Various Locations in Sturgeon Bay

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Door County Fish Boil

A Fiery, Flavorful Favorite
Download the Door County Dining Guide and Fish-Boils Brochure

What is it about the Door County Fish Boil that makes food writers, travel columnists, visitors, and locals sing its praises?

Maybe it's the main ingredient - steaks of mild, delicate whitefish fresh from the local waters of Lake Michigan. Perhaps it's the fiery spectacle of the "boil over" that signals it's time to eat. Most assuredly the savory combination of ingredients that fill the boiling kettle plays a strong role.

One fact everyone seems to agree on - the end result is delicious.

What began as an economical way to feed large, hungry groups of lumberjacks and fishermen has become an integral part of the Door County experience.

It all starts with a hot wood fire under a kettle of salted water. When the temperature is just right, the boil master adds to the kettle a porous steel basket filled with small potatoes and onions. A few minutes later, another basket with the fresh whitefish steaks is added and the water is brought back to a rolling boil.

At just the right moment, a dose of kerosene is tossed onto the fire, causing it to blaze well over the top of the kettle - to the accompaniment of clicking cameras. The superheated fire causes the water to boil over the kettle's sides, dousing the flames while carrying off the fish oil that has collected on the surface.

With the use of a metal pole, the baskets are lifted from the kettle, drained, and then served up with a generous drizzling of butter. Even people who say they don't like fish have been known to change their minds.

After your meal, be sure to leave enough room for the traditional dessert. You guessed it - Door County cherry pie.

You'll find the authentic Door County Fish Boil served at restaurants throughout the county, but you won't find the real thing anyplace else.

The following restaurants offer fish boils.

 

Baileys Harbor
Sandpiper Restaurant
8177 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, (920) 839-2528
Serving May 21st-June: Mon-Sat at 5:30pm
Mid-June: Mon-Sat at 5:30 & 6:30pm
July & Aug.: Mon-Sat at 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm
September: Mon-Sat at 5:30 & 6:30pm
October: Mon-Sat at 5:30pm
 
 
Egg Harbor

Village Café
7918 Hwy 42, (920) 868-3342
Fish boils by special arrangements for parties of 30 or more, evenings only.

 
Ellison Bay

Viking Grill
12029 Hwy 42, (920) 854-2998

April-Fri night
Serving Tues, Fri & Sat in May from 4:30-7pm
Serving nightly from June 19th through October 18th from 4:30-7pm+

Rowleys Bay Restaurant at Wagon Trail Resort
1041 County Rd. ZZ, 920-854-2385 or 800-999-2466

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Boil Gather around as our master storyteller relates the history of Rowleys Bay and this tasty Door County tradition while the fish boiler tends to the flaming fire under the huge iron cauldron. Have your camera ready to capture the dramatic boil-over. Then enjoy freshly caught Lake Michigan white fish, onions and red skin potatoes, all with as much melted butter as you prefer. No skimping here, we offer the area’s only all-you-can-eat fish boil as part of our Saturday night buffet serving Saturday nights in season, and by reservation for groups.
 
Ephraim
Old Post Office Restaurant
10040 Water St & Hwy 42, (920) 854-4034
First boil of the season is May 16th.
May & June: nightly except Sundays at
5:30pm & 6:45pm
July & August:
5:15pm, 6:30pm & 7:45pm
Sept. & October:
5:15pm, 6:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7:45pm
 
Fish Creek

Pelletier's Restaurant, Founders Square
(920) 868-3313
Serving May 16th through October 18th nightly from
5pm to close every half hour

White Gull Inn
4225 Main St, (920) 868-3517
Serving Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Summer- May 14th-Aug 31st  at 5:45pm, 7pm & 8:15pm
September & October – call for times
Serving Fish Boils every Friday in the Winter at 7pm.
 
Jacksonport

Square rigger
6332 Hwy 57, (920) 823-2404
Breakfast, Lunch, Casual Dining, Waterfront/Waterview, Kids Menu, Dinner.

Located in Jacksonport on the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. We offer a delectable array of dining experiences. Join us for our award winning breakfast, surprisingly elegant lunch or our traditional Door County fish boil for dinner. Whatever your meal, you’re sure to leave relaxed, happy, and already planning your next visit.
 
Sturgeon Bay

The Mill Food & Spirits
4128 Hwy 42 & 57, (920) 743-5044& 57, (920) 743-5044
First boil of the season is June 12th serving through October 11th
Tuesdays and Thursdays at
5:30pm & 7:00pm.

Serving times and reservation policies vary, call ahead for specifics. Reservations are recommended.  It is recommended that you arrive a half hour earlier than your reservation time so you can watch the boil over

Scaturo's Baking Co.& Cafe
19 Green Bay Rd.Sturgeon Bay
920-746-8727
Boil over at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Starting Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. June: most Fridays. July through mid-October: Friday and Saturday

Waterfront Mary's at Beach Harbor Resort
3663 N. Duluth Ave. Sturgeon Bay
920-843-3191
June-mid October, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 5:30pm and 7:30pm boils. Reservations required.

 
Washington Island
K.K. Fiske Restaurant and The Granary
1177 Main Road Washington Island, Wi. 54246
(920) 847-2121
Fish Boils served Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 6pm to 9pm.
 


LOBSTER BOIL
Harbor Fish Market & Grille
Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, (920) 839-9999
Serving Fri –year round  5-9pm

Additional boil Weds in season
Outdoor Seating Available



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