The Cooks' House

“I was a bit nervous that I would feel out of place at first…fine dining…but they have a come as you are clothing policy. The waitress/waitre felt real chill and even joked around. Once the appetizer arrives, all worry melts away and you simply enjoy the tastes of each course. We even enjoyed some friendly conversation with the table next to us. I’d definitely be interested in coming back to see what their menu rotation offers. Thank you Chefs House for a pleasant evening.”

“Unforgettable experience. I came in with high expectations and they exceeded them in every way. Every bite was incredible and the wine pairings made me enjoy them all the more. Everyone we interacted with there was wonderful and added to the amazing experience. If I ever get the chance again I'll absolutely be back. Thank you for providing my wife and I an anniversary we'll never forget”

“Best meal of our lives. Dinner at The Cook’s House, a small 22-seat restaurant that is hard to get into during peak season, felt special right from the start. We were greeted with warm towels scented with essential oils, which instantly made us slow down, then a glass of bubbly that set the tone for the whole night. The bread came out warm from Common Good Bakery with soy butter, and honestly, I could have been happy just sitting there with that for a while. The amuse bouche surprised me in the best way. Shaved watermelon radishes and sauerkraut gently warmed in butter. It doesn’t sound like it should work, but it absolutely did. Bright, earthy, and perfectly balanced. Then came the bite I will never forget. Oyster mushrooms in cream sauce over toasted sourdough. Silky, deeply savory, and comforting. Total stop talking moment. Wayne ordered the linguine appetizer. W went with the walleye with masoor dal and tadka, delicate and clean but still warm and flavorful. I had the hanger steak with fingerling potatoes and onions three ways, soubise, roasted, and pickled. Rich, tender, and deeply satisfying without being heavy. Dessert wrapped it all up gently. Sour cream ice cream with Iron Fish maraschino cherries and an aged raclette tuile. Cool, tangy, and just right. But honestly, the best part was the company, my guy, who I am celebrating life with. The service was exemplary, unhurried and fully present which made the whole evening feel cared for from beginning to end. One of those meals you don’t just enjoy. You remember it.”

“Nov 2026 Edit: The Cooks' house continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. Eric has built an wonderful team who define hospitality through delicious food and warm service. Shout out to Calvin for his leek Mayo and Dylan for his welcoming smile. I'm sad the mushroom toast and ramp martini weren't on the dynamic menu this visit. But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise since we might not have tried the whitefish with romesco and hanger steak with leek mayo, which were our new favorites! Season reccs: - whitefish with romesco - hanger steak with leek mayo Original: Really tasty food and fun cocktails. The staff was awesome and fun (big shout-out to Dylan!), I've come to really appreciate when it's clear the staff is having a good time. They were also very accommodating for my gluten free gf! My reccs: - Ramp martini (very unique and probably not for everyone) - mushroom salad - Mushroom toast - w/e the Eggplant dish was Can be difficult to get a reservation for, so look in advance! Girlfriend speaking now: Everything about the Cook's House is made to bring joy to your life: the food, drinks, amazing staff. One of the chefs and the owner delivered our dishes, and we were able to strike up conversation with them. Dylan has been our waiter twice now, and it's impossible to not smile when he is around. We celebrated our 2nd year anniversary and they surprised us with wine and a complimentary dessert. All around amazing experience and we will keep coming back year after year. There is a reason why this restaurant is so highly rated everywhere you look. They deserve 3 Michelin stars!”

“Adorable tiny restaurant with tons of staff to serve you. We were greeted with champagne as I had reserved for our anniversary. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Every course was very good. The steak and the dessert were our favorites but the beet salad was a surprisingly high ranked course. The wine pairings were also nice, some of the pours were a little small but it was a tasting so that may be the reason. I would recommend and hope to return. Book far in advance as reservations are limited.”