A MacDonald family-owned gathering place that has been a cornerstone of the community for 50 years.
A door county tradition since 1975
Some bars serve drinks. Bayside Tavern serves stories. For 50 years, this Fish Creek staple has been more than just a watering hole—it’s been a gathering place for locals, visitors, and generations of families and friends. Whether you’re toasting to a Door County sunset, catching a Packers game, or swapping fish tales over a cold one, there’s always room for one more at Bayside Tavern.
Open seven days a week with an outdoor, lively waterview patio with a full bar in the summer. Be sure to check out The Bayside Shops and Bayside Coffee behind Bayside Tavern.
Grab a Drink & Stay Awhile
Family-friendly with burgers, salads, and pizza and home of the Famous “Smilien” Bob's Barroom Chili and Flaming Bayside Coffee. Come for our Friday Night Fish Fry, great Wisconsin Old Fashioneds, or start your day with a scratch-made Bloody Mary and chaser. Full bar, 18 craft beers on tap.
A LEGACY OF GOOD TIMES
It all started in 1975 when “Smilen” Bob and Elaine “EMac” MacDonald packed up their six kids, left Green Bay, and took a leap of faith on a small tavern in Fish Creek. What followed was decades of good times, lifelong friendships, and a whole lot of Bayside tradition.
