Restaurant & Bar

Not your everyday
tavern food.

Not your typical Northwoods bar menu. This is food people talk about, cocktails people come back for, and a place worth the stop.

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Chef Danny Kowal in the kitchen at DJ's Dockside
Paris · New York · Northwoods
The Kitchen

From big kitchens to Nelson Lake.

Danny’s culinary background spans kitchens in Paris, New York, and Disney — experience he now brings back to the lake through a menu featuring locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, showcasing cuisines and flavors from the family backgrounds of the local area, such as Norwegian and Native American.

From fish fry to broasted chicken, everything is made with more care, better ingredients, and a kitchen that takes pride in doing things right.

Training Classical French — Paris
Background New York: Times Square, SoHo · Walt Disney World · France: Paris, Gascony, Provence
Philosophy Real ingredients. Proper technique. No shortcuts.
Kitchen Hours Wednesday - Sunday 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

(Limited menu on Fish Fry Friday.)

Meet Danny
Every Friday

The Fish Fry they'll
drive an hour for.

Fish Fry Friday is part of life in Wisconsin and ours has become a destination of its own. Locals know it. Families make a night of it.

Enjoy Yuengling beer-battered Walleye and crispy-fried Lake Perch served with house-made tartar sauce, red pepper remoulade, fries, Texas toast, and succotash for a fresh take on a classic fish fry.

When Every Friday · year round
Fish Beer-battered Walleye · Lake Perch
Fish Fry Friday at DJ's Dockside
Every Friday · Year Round
House Signatures

A few things we're
known for.

Broasted Chicken at DJ's Dockside

Broasted Chicken

In-house marinated and coated with our own special breading for something different from the rest.

House Signature
Pan-Seared Walleye at DJ's Dockside

Beer-battered Walleye

Yuengling beer-battered Walleye

When Available
DJ's Dockside Bloody Mary

The Dockside Bloody

House-made mix, premium vodka, and a Bloody Mary that comes stacked. You’ll see why people order it.

Bar Signature
Strawberry Aperol Glitter Spritz

Strawberry Aperol Glitter Spritz

Cool off with a sparkly, sweet, summer cocktail. Savor the orange and strawberry flavors along with good vibes and beautiful lake views.

Signature Drink
Bar and cocktails at DJ's Dockside
Sunday 11:00 AM TO 10:00 PM
Monday & Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 AM TO 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM TO MIDNIGHT
Bar & Cocktails

A better kind of
Lake Bar

The bar is part of the experience here... not an afterthought. Signature craft cocktails, regional beers on tap, live music, and the kind of crowd that makes the whole place feel alive.

Craft Cocktails

Seasonal specials, fresh ingredients, and a few Dockside signatures that have already built their own following.

Regional Drafts

Rotating Wisconsin and Midwest beers on tap. We also have Yuengling and Bush Light with a rotating seasonal and IPA option. Just ask what’s pouring.

Wisconsin Old Fashioned

Muddled fruit, good Brandy or Whiskey, and made the Wisconsin way… just how it should be.

Full Bar · Full Menu

Full kitchen menu at the bar Wednesday through Sunday. On Monday & Tuesday we serve Coop’s Pizza only. Pull up a stool and stay a while.

Weekly Programming

A great meal is
just the beginning.

The experience here extends well beyond the table. Grab a cocktail or Spotted Cow and enjoy live music on the patio or an evening by the fire.

Every Friday

Fish Fry Friday

A Northwoods tradition, done right. Tables fill fast. Menu is limited.

Special Events

Live Music

Local music, lake air, good company, and cold drinks… a pretty good way to spend the night. Check our socials to find out when we will have live music and who will be performing.

Special Events

Karaoke

Pick a song, grab the mic, and let the room cheer you on. Check our socials to find out when we are hosting karaoke.

Nightly

Campfire Sing-Alongs

Fire, s’mores, songs, and room for whoever pulls up a chair.

Year-Round

Outdoor Movie Nights

Movies under the stars with the lake behind you. Bring a blanket and settle in.

Seasonal

Special Events

Rotating lineup of special events, including crowd-favorite pig roasts, firework shows, exciting bag tournaments, lively bingo nights, and game-day Packer / Brewer/ Badger parties.

Find Us

After The Dam
Take The Right Turn

Address 13045 N Dam Road, Hayward, WI 54834
Hours Hours vary by season — call ahead or check social media for current schedule.
By Boat Most public dock space on Nelson Lake. Tie up and walk right in — no reservation needed for dock access.
Call 715-634-4175
Come Hungry

A table on Nelson Lake
is waiting.

Walk in, or dock your boat and come straight to the bar. Either way, there’s a seat waiting and a good meal not far behind.

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Nelson Lake · Hayward, WI
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