The Inn at Kristofer's - Sister Bay, WI

The restaurant sits across the street from the harbor of Sister Bay and it has an unobstructed view of Green Bay. The location makes if probably one of the best places in Door County to enjoy a really fabulous gourmet meal while watching the sunset.

The Inn at Kristofer's is open year round and to be honest, it has never disappointed us. We have even gone there in the dead of winter when it was below zero. Oddly enough the restaurant had a small crowed of customers even in such miserable weather.

They always have something creative and this time was no exception. Depending on what time of year you go, the local restaurant suppliers are pushing one item or anther, so the restaurants in the area all have the same ingredients. It is how the chef prepares them that makes the difference.

This night, my wife started with: Escargot Kristofer -Six snails are sautéed in shallots, green onions, garlic butter and shitake mushrooms. Topped with garlic flavored Japanese breadcrumbs and broiled. If you are going to this restaurant only one time, get this! Just be aware that it is very rich so you should probably share.

I started with: Shiitake Mushroom and Asparagus Crepe -A thin crepe is filled with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and brie cheese. Finished with a mint infused hollandaise sauce. This is a treat and I personally would not have thought of the combination, EVER. Once again, this is very rich, but worth the extra calories.

For the main course my wife had the special which was whitefish on top of risotto with a beurre blanc sauce, drizzled with a balsamic reduction. This was so good Chef Terri Milligan should get some award. We have never had whitefish taste so good.

I’m a game fan, so I had: Kristofer's Game Sampler - A grilled semi-boneless quail is finished with an apple brandy reduction and coupled with a chicken and pine nut sausage that rests on top of a polenta and applewood smoked bacon cake. Duck confit sits on top of the sausage which is then finished with a white wine, cream and rosemary reduction. As usual, I was not disappointed.

Just to let you know how much we like this restaurant, we have driven the 4 hours it takes us to get there, had dinner, spent the night at whatever place that would have us and drove back the next day. So, an 8 hour drive for dinner should tell you how much we like this restaurant.

One tip, call ahead and go on a night they have live music, it makes the experience even better.

http://www.innatkristofers.com/