Kettle Black Fish Boil - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I highly recommend this place to anyone. Come with a big appetite because the food is plentiful and delicious!

Don’t waste your time with the bland fish boils, head straight here for the Cajun shrimp and lobster!

This was an amazing experience and the Cajun Boil was phenomenal. The chef worked his tail off and the end product was so good. You have to try this if you visit Door County!

I dined at the Kettle Black restaurant in July 2024. They served up a Cajun shrimp boil which is what attracted me. The boil itself was fairly quick and enjoyable. My table was ready when the boil ended and I was served promptly and attentively. The corn muffins were like no others! So delicious. The boil consisted of Cajun shrimp, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, corn, andouille sausage, and lots more goodies. They have their own spice and their own remoulade, both of which I bought and took home. The atmosphere is casual elegance. The service was so attentive and comfortable. I will return here and I can’t wait!

I highly recommend this restaurant! Delicious food, cozy atmosphere with a exceptionally nice owner-10/10!

Really enjoyed the dinner. The ribs and the cajun shrimp were very, very good. The ribs absolutely fell off the bone, which i enjoyed. The shrimp broth was spicy and enjoyable. I really look forward to coming back here for dinner next year when we come back and bring some friends as well...

We had the Cajun shrimp boil and it was amazing! Really great flavor! I wish the chef would have been wearing a microphone. Really hard to hear him describe what he was doing. Staff were friendly and prompt. We had a nice view of the lake from our table. Interior could use a little refresh. Only 1 working bathroom.

Great experience and food. I loved the fish and our son was excited to have corn on the cob. My husband got the chicken and said it was the best chicken he’d had in a long time. We would return on a future visit.

The fish boil is quintessential Door County. The Kettle Black did not disappoint! We did the Cajun boil which was shrimp instead of whitefish. It was incredible. The broth was spicy, flavorful, and fantastic. Very tasty cornbread side and don’t miss the cherry pie for dessert. The best meal we had on our week long family vacation. This was a slightly more elegant fish boil than ones I have been to in the past but that made it even better!

Can definitely say it in one word wow 😊 food was delicious and the atmosphere was great . We highly recommend it .

Highly recommend the Cajun Boil. Fun atmosphere where you can watch the boil process outside with the water and boats in the background. Staff was friendly and the food was delicious!

This spot was the best find for a great meal. My Sister in law and I had dinner there 2 nights- ribs and the Cajun shrimp boil. It was delicious, good portions and great service. They fit us in for dinner without reservations on our first night in town. The chef came out to chat on our first night and told us about the shrimp boil the next day. We made a reservation for the next night. Both meals were wonderful. This is a great place to go to instead of the big places.

We're fish boil experts, been to several every summer. This was a new one for us. I liked the seasoning on everything (salt, pepper, and garlic) and how they had the Creole seasoning and sauce on the table. It was something different from the others. One thing I think they could improve on is the drink selection. They had a few beers from up here in Door County, but no local wines when there are so many wineries up here! I was looking forward to having a Door County wine with my fish, and hopefully can do that here next year. Update 2024: Still no Door County wines! And the Door County beers weren't on the beer list, which we thought was weird. Don't you think you'd want to support and highlight the local businesses?

It seems all the fish boils in Door County have their own sense of personality and flair that makes them distinct, and Kettle Black is no exception. The hominess of the restaurant is carried with a more chic modernity, while still embracing the salt-of-the-earth essence of the fish boil. The owner is friendly and charismatic, and the staff accommodating and attentive. And the food - OH THE FOOD. Fish was perfect, ribs exquisite, and who would have thought the best cornbread I've had since high school would be in Wisconsin. I'm still longing to try all the fish boils in the region, but I'd love to return for the Kettle Black Cajun boil, and imagine it will be hard to beat.

Very surprising. We enjoyed our meal. It is very spicy and tasty. We didn't manage to eat everything. Great discovery

My fiancé and I are returning guests to Kettle Black. We have had both the Fish Boil and Cajun Shrimp/Lobster. It is so hard to say which is better because they are both incredible. The lobster doesn’t need any butter it is so flavorful! Additionally the owner makes it a point to come talk to each table to ensure their happiness is at a 10/10! We love it here and can’t wait to come back! It is a staple every time we are in Door county!

Great place and the owner was very detailed on how it makes his boil. I learned a lot on how to make a great boil and the Cajun seasoning was perfect. I drank all my broth which is not frowned upon. The lobster was bigger than I expected. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. Soaking the corn bread was an added surprise.

What an amazing night! Chef Paul and his team truly deliver an excellent dining experience! Do yourself a favor and join them for a Cajun fish boil, you won’t regret it, trust me!

Chef Paul is an absolute rock star. Talked us through his variation on the door creek fish boil and treated us like celebrities. Came for the hollyhocks stayed for the cherry pie. Best food we had on vacation and best cornbread I’ve had in life.

They told us to be at the place 7.10 . So after check-in, you go outside and watch the pot boiling, that's it. For 1 hour and a half. Not enjoying sunset but sitting and watching pot boiling. So if you hungry not pleasant experience. After food was cooked, we waited inside until food arrived. The couple next to us eat for like 15 min, and we waited for our plate. Food is ok, sour, and spicy.

Disappointing experience. We did the 7:30 pm Cajun boil. There was no communication when we “checked in” on what to expect. We were only told what table to go to. When I flagged down a server to ask questions such as “when does the food come out?” - he had no idea. He said probably 15 min. We waited a full hour. We were finally told about 8 pm that they were running “a little late” and hopefully we “didn’t have other plans.” Wait staff was non existent. Food was fine. Shrimp and sausage had good flavor. Enjoyed the red potatoes, onion, and corn. Not sure about the sweet potato and Brussels sprouts. Would have preferred more of the regular stuff but that’s just personal preference. Surprised the normal fish boil comes with pie but this one doesn’t? We skipped it. I don’t think we will be returning. There are lots of other fish boil places that run on schedule and communicate how things work much more effectively.

Simply delicious! We’ve been coming here for many years with our family. We visit door county approximately four times a year and every time we come through, we must stop here. The food is simply divine! Lots of goodies to choose from. The staff is amazing and do everything in their power to make your comfortable and happy. Thank you all. If you have any questions, just ask, they do their best to accommodate. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Namaste ❤️‍🔥

First when we had the reservation, Paul was very professional and thorough. The restaurant itself had a great atmosphere right on the lake, and the boil outside right in the lake was amazing. Paul gets everyone involved and explains the whole process and you can tell he has a passion for what he does. The food was absolutely amazing! Definitely the BEST shrimp and lobster we’ve ever had. The veggies were made perfect and the entire staff was very attentive and professional. Best advice, get the lobster option and definitely try the homemade sauce.. We even bought some to take home.. We already booked to come again this year. This is definitely one restaurant to come to if you’re in Door County!

The atmosphere was very cozy, clean and inviting. The service was great and the Cajun fish boil was the best we have ever had in Door County! We HIGHLY recommend you give this restaurant a try and put it at the top of your list of things to do!!

Went for the Cajun boil. It was excellent. Would highly recommend and we will be back again

I can't say enough about this fabulous restaurant. Everything was delicious. If you haven't gone I highly recommend.

This was my first time here. Tonight’s special was the Cajun Shrimp Boil, with an option of a Lobster Tail. This place is a soothing atmosphere. The staff were nice and friendly. The food was fresh and customers were able to watch the boil as it cooked. The broth was flavorful and you definitely got plenty of food. Cherry pie was served. I would definitely recommend coming here.

What a wonderful meal on a chilly February Saturday night! Cajun Shrimp boil with lobster. So well done meal!

Wonderful spot for a fish boil and better than the more touristy options in the area. This small restaurant serves traditional fish boils and cajun fish boils on alternating days. We arrived without a reservation just after one of their boils, and the owner and hostess were gracious enough to make room for us. We thought we’d be served leftovers, but the owner went outside and freshly boiled an order for us! We missed the official show but instead got to watch from the warm interior. Reservations are expected, don’t assume you’ll get lucky like we did. The restaurant is really cute and clean. There is a lovely view over the harbor and the boiling kettle itself. As far as I’m aware, there is no menu and no options. If you’re there on a traditional or cajun night that is what you’re getting. They did have a nice variety of alcohol. The price was a bit high but fair for the experience and quality. The staff were only okay, but I thought their slight edge was fair given the end of an exhausting tourist season. The owner was very personable and took the time to help many patrons debone their fish. The traditional fish boil is served with the fish itself, potatoes, a sweet onion, corn, coleslaw, and bread. The bread was pretty good. The meal looked simple when served but ended up being delicious. The fish had a good flavor to it and came from nearby waters. The potatoes were livened up by the melted butter. The owner makes his own cajun seasoning and sauce. The liberal application of both made the meal even better. The corn and sweet onion were great. The owner described the onion as taking on a candy-like flavor and he wasn’t wrong. The coleslaw was great (my companion described it as the best she’d ever had). This meal is a lot of work to eat given the inevitable picking of bones. Therefore it’s probably not a great first date spot, but very cute for couples who know one another and can deal with some fish bones. They served cherry pie for dessert, which was the weakest part of the meal. Overall this was a lovely experience.

This guy is an actual genius. Maybe a food scientist. The combination of flavors and the way they compliment the items in the boil. Unreal. Absolutely delicious. And they are super friendly. Added bonus!

My husband and I were in Door County celebrating our Anniversary. A friend recommended a Fish Boil during our stay. I stumbled upon Kettle Black and am so glad I did. We enjoyed the Cajun Shrimp boil with Lobster Tail. Sooo delicious! The smell hung in the restaurant as we anxiously anti our dinner. The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy. Service was the owners who were very friendly. During our dinner, the owners shared personal stories of how they came into this business. Fish Boils are a tradition in this area, but the Cajun spin is his own personal seasoning and twist - and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend!

We came in the winter when the crowds were lower. It was a very relaxing evening and the food was great (Cajun Shrimp Boil). The owners ran the whole place as well when we were there and were very nice. It definitely goes on the list for a place to go back to. They do have alternatives to fish/seafood but we did not have it.

Very cool experience in Fish Creek! The food was delicious. We did the Cajun shrimp boil with the cherry pie and it was all very tasty. You can chat with the chef while he's working the boil outside. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the food. We'll definitely be back!

Really nice restaurant with a great atmosphere. We were there for the fish boil, it was delicious. The owners are very polite and were willing to engage in conversation. Highly recommended

We had a great time at the Cajun boil. Super friendly staff. Good food. Reasonable rates. What’s not to like?

Delicious fish boil. Beautiful atmosphere and great owners. You can watch the fish boil in the back while enjoying a glass of wine or beer. Relatively new restaurant has great potential. My only disappointment was the wait time on being served, which seemed to be longer than it should have as there was only one waitress running as fast as she could to serve the upstairs patrons first then the downstairs patrons last. If they had one waitress downstairs and one for upstairs I think that would fix the service issue.

Best tasting fish boil in Door County I have ever had. The special seasoning the owner created is top-notch. The owner gave an excellent history and presentation on Door fish boils. Definitely going back.

This is the best fish boil in Door County! We had the traditional boil and the cajun boil and both were amazing! We had dinner here two nights in a row, that should tell you how good it is! Paul and his staff are the kindest people and really know how to make you enjoy every second of the experience. The restaurant is such a quaint atmosphere and the food presentation is a pure art! Watching the boil process is so cool and Paul gives you the full history of a good ole Door County fish boil! Make sure you stop in here and take in this wonderful experience! We cannot wait to come back next year!

Came here on a Friday night and had an awesome experience. When we first walked in, we were greeted by Marcela. She is one of the nicest people I've encountered working in the service industry. She served us drinks and was incredibly friendly and personable. At one point in the night, two of us went back to order more drinks and we really enjoyed talking with her. It seemed like she wanted us to have a great experience and she gave us the option of sampling a few of the drinks before we ordered another one. The fish boil was very entertaining and done by Paul (the owner). He was very knowledgeable and just a great guy. Kettle Black has been ran by his family for many years so he knows his stuff! After the fish boil outside, we went in and ate in the upper level. The fish was delicious! It was served with red potatoes, corn, and coleslaw. I won't usually rave about coleslaw but theirs was so good. I think they add one of their sauces to it so it's got a lot of flavor. The sauces went well with the fish, especially the spicier one. The service was great. Everything about this place was positive. The ambiance was super cozy and homey. It's location is also perfect- surrounded by cute little shops! You must come here if you want to attend a fish boil while you're in Door County!!!

The restaurant lives up to the hype. The owners were great, very fun and friendly, just great people. The Cajun fish boil was great. It's also an excellent location with a beautiful lakeview, and it was nice to have the opportunity to lounge outside with a beverage as the meal was being prepared. We would definitely return!

One of the best experiences in Door County. We went there for the fish boil. The food was amazing, the atmosphere spectacular, and the icing on the cake was the owners coming over to our table to make sure our experience was satisfactory. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The Kettle Black was great! It was a rainy night but there were canopies to sit under as we watched the boil. The food was great and we received a larger serving we had at other boils in Door County. The owners talked at length with us which made it even better.

Very good food and a fun atmosphere. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves. Best restaurant.

The Cajun shrimp boil was delicious and the staff was great.

Had never tried fish boil and this was such an amazing, unique experience. We were taken care of as if we were family and shared a wonderful meal. Truly recommend.

Highly recommend the Cajun fish boil. Absolutely delicious. Enjoy the experience on the patio!

Listen to all of Chef Paul’s advice (and stories). The Cajun shrimp boil is one of the best meals I’ve ever had in door county.

The Cajun boil was fantastic. It’s not to spicy but you can kick it up with several chef made sauces. Chef Paul runs a great operation and gives you insight into the boil and his family history. Do the lobster add-on, a great addition! We were absolutely STUFFED! So glad we did our first boil with this restaurant.

What a great experience! We chose the Cajun shrimp boil with the lobster add on. The boil master gave us an education about why the ingredients go in the order they do, and where he got the fancy paddle. Then the steaming bowl of delishness is brought to your table, along with yummy cornbread and butter. Dessert is Door County cherry pie a la mode, perfection!

I had dinner in a large group. I felt the $60 price for maybe a 4oz lobster and a half dozen shrimp was excessive. The staff and owner were good and tried to make the best of a disappointing experience. For what we ended up paying we could have dined at Wickman house or Waterfront and had a better experience. I won’t be back, sorry!

Chef Paul's Cajun boil adds spice to WI. fish boils he grew up with.

Some of the best fish I’ve ever had! Fun experience to boot.

We really enjoyed the fish boil here. I like the extra touches of the cornbread (delicious!) and the corn. The backdrop of the water is really nice and the smaller size makes the atmosphere a little "nicer". The owner was very friendly. Would definitely come back.

We had a 7:30 start cajan boil time. Was told running about 15 min. late. Finally got in and then sat around a large stock pot and listened to excuses of why thing were running late. We are approaching 8:30 with still no food service. We were hungry and tired so went inside as a watched pot is also boring without a good story. There was cornbread on the table and we ate it as we were hungry. We asked if we could get more once our food showed up was told that would be an extra charge. My boil point was starting to roll over the edges by then. Finally got our food at 9pm which was delicious but still weighing the cost of the time it took and being told the extra cornbread was a cost(should have be a courtesy at this point). The place was beautiful and wanted to find good but an hour and half wait time was a little much especially for the cost of our meal and extra charge for the cornbread.

Very Good. The food was very good. The atmosphere was very good. We really enjoyed. We had the Cajun Shrimp Boil

We got two adult cajun boils and two kids ones. First, with the positives - the food was tasty. The corn bread was probably the best I've ever had. The heat level was good for my husband and myself. However, I was told the spice wouldn't be bad for my kids, but they could barely get it down. I would recommend getting kids something else on the menu unless they are used to spicy food. When we came for the boil, our kids were disappointed there was no boil over for the cajun boil. Just something to note if you come with kids, to set proper expectations. Our main issue on this was the price point. We ate out at a different place all week in door county and this was by far our most expensive meal. The cherry pie was below par, and we were being rushed through eating because they had the next service coming soon. Our server tried to clear my bowl while I was still eating and had quite a bit still left. I understand needing to get through service, but for the price, I would expect a more welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. We paid for the experience and I want to enjoy it at my pace, and not be made to feel like an inconvenience to the staff.

Don't normally write reviews but had to after this meal. This was the best meal we had on our trip to Door County! The Cajun boil was fabulous. It's a family owned restaurant, and the owners were so friendly. We had our 10 month old with us and they were so accommodating and kind about us staying a bit longer to finish eating. Our waiter Miguel was also great, interacted with our daughter throughout dinner, and was so quick to bring us a new spoon when she dropped ours on the floor. Such a great environment. 10/10 would recommend!

This was my favorite fish boil in Door County. We WILL be back.

The fish boil was a great experience from start to finish. We especially liked the description of the process and the fact that the chef, Paul, went to each table individually and asked about our dinner. Thank you for everything!

If you are looking for a fantastic meal and great time, this is the place for you. My husband and I had the Cajun Shrimp Boil. We absolutely loved it. The perfect amount of flavor and spice. They even provide extra seasoning and homemade sauces if you like extra spicy. Chef Paul and the rest of the staff were wonderful. Very friendly and fun. We will definitely be back for dinner again!

Excellent show from Paul and staff was friendly and helpful. Great learning about early Door County and the meal was delicious.

Beautiful spot overlooking the water, great food, and super friendly people running the place. We especially loved the homemade creole seasoning and homemade hot sauce. So delish and a nice addition to the standard fish boil fare! Two of our party had the chicken and loved it.

Amazing Experience with my family here! The Fish Boil was amazing and the service was fantastic!