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Thunder Bay Grille - Thunder Bay Grille - Pewaukee, Waukesha, WI

Thunder Bay Grille - Pewaukee

4.2
4.2
153 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Thunder Bay Grille serves top notch steak, seafood and Cajun specialties. We serve chef-driven menu selections, hand-crafted cocktails, local beer and a well-curated selection of wines. Our seafood is the best selection in the area, and our steaks are selected for quality – using Certified Angus Beef aged 28 days for flavor. The rustic décor and cozy fireplaces make it the perfect place for gathering, relaxing and socializing – an ideal atmosphere for business or pleasure.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Thunder Bay Grille - Pewaukee can only be made directly on their website.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (262) 523-4244

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jed Hanson

  • Catering

    Whether you are organizing a corporate event or planning for your big day – the event team at Thunder Bay Grille will help make your vision a reality. Our on-site chefs will work with you to create a customized menu to fit your event – are you looking for something traditional? Elegant? Contemporary? We can do it all! Our chefs specialize in a modern take on rustic American cuisine, it’s handcrafted and authentic – savory, sociable fare!

  • Private party facilities

    Social events. Corporate Meetings. Bridal Showers. Cocktail parties. Holiday Gatherings. Rehearsal dinners. Weddings. Birthdays. Anniversary Celebrations. Retirement Parties.

  • Neighborhood

    Wisconsin

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. JenniferP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    We waited a long time for drinks and refills. All other aspects were great.
  2. Ashley

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great place to brunch - our family enjoyed!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went for their Sunday brunch, made reservations ahead of time, were seated right away. The selections were great, plenty of choices. Loved the made to order omelets! I would eat here again!!
  4. Disappointed

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Came for Buffet - Food was decent overall. Lots of variety. Good Value. Would have liked some kind of chicken entree, other than fried; maybe a Marsala or such to go with the noodles of the beef stroganoff. ??? Service was Very disappointing. Said sh*t in front of the kids (referring to the OJ). Appreciate the advice, but could have been done in another way. Never once offered or came to refill coffee or waters. Never brought wet naps that were requested. Only came once to clean off plates from buffet. Had a different server by the time we left, not sure of shift change but 1st girl we were not impressed with.
  5. Divine

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Very loud place, too many people in the restaurant at once. I don't understand what is reservations for. The Sunday buffet area is too small
  6. JulieB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Thunder Bay is just okay. Think they must be struggling. Thanksgiving was not good. Most recent experience was good but not great - took forever to get seated and they were not busy at all. Our reservations were at 7. We weren't seated until 730. No excuse. The time before they were aware it was my parents 74th wedding anniversary. They advised they would acknowledge it to my parents. Never happened.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was awesome, server was fantastic.
  8. Jamacee19

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2020

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Great ambience, food.....nothing special but reasonable quality. Nothing was piping hot....
  9. Randazzo

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made a reservation thru Open Table and we were seated immediately upon checking in. The staff put us at a table overlooking the water fountain - pretty sure it was because I advised them that this dinner was a special occasion for our anniversary. We had the whole section to ourselves. The manager comped us a bottle of champagne - a good champagne (not the cheap stuff) - when the food came - Filet Mignon for my wife and Prime Rib for me it was cooked as ordered and super delicious. At the end of our dinner the waiter brought over a glass filled with flaming champagne cake - Flaming because of the sparkler that was in it. Did not expect anything to be comped and really can not express how good the food was. An overall excellent anniversary dinner!! Highly recommend Thunder Bay to anyone - Good food - Great Service at an affordable price
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good, music was very weird, from Loverboy to ethereal Jazz. No rhyme or reason. Waiter was super nice and food was good.
  11. RTLUVSWINE

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy the rustic, outdoors décor at Thunder Bay Grille. The large salad bar is great and offers a lot of variety to choose from. Our drinks, appetizer and dinner were very good. We will be back again in the future.
  12. ReginaldH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place for great food wit a great atmosphere.
  13. DawnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous place for drinks and dinner! Beautiful atmosphere. Food delusions and service great.
  14. clevafox0621

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic experience this time around. Our server Holly was excellent, very attentive and friendly. Definitely a major improvement since the last time we were there last winter. The food was good but could have been a little hotter for my liking but taste and flavor was great.
  15. MikeK

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Birthday dinner was outstanding
  16. Dank

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Slow Sunday night meal. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Celebrating special event and the house comped a surprising amount and made the celebration even more memorable. I felt almost like a personal friend of the restaurant owner.
  17. Larry

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Manager went out of her way to make sure our special night was perfect. Their new menu was wonderful and the salad bar was fresh and delicious
  18. HerbertK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Shrimp Jambalaya was outstanding compared to what I have eaten in New Orleans. The food was fresh with a lovely presentation. The carrot cake was better than average and the waitstaff was attentive.
  19. HappyPig

    Milwaukee

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed a large Cobb salad and turkey burger with sweet potato fries. All fresh and delicious. Our server was pleasant and efficient.
  20. KurtC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2020

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    The food was generally good but the breaded shrimp was salty. The outstanding issue was the slow service. We waited quite long for our waitress to show after being seated. Once ordered, the food came in a timely fashion, served by a different person. Once our food was served, however, no one came to our table again until twenty minutes after we finished our meal.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2020

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Food was cold. Cheese wrapper in our omelette Waiter not listening
  22. MaryT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great menu options and friendly service. The staff kept the area very clean but did not wear masks.
  23. TSid

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2020

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Was disappointed to see not all waitstaff were wearing masks... luckily ours was!
  24. JosrphC

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2020

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The lunch special was terrible - literally was sick to my stomach within the hour of leaving. There was only 8 people in Thunder Bay for lunch so not sure if food was old or spoiled
  25. Lisa

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and the service very both very good. However, I was disappointed to see that the employees were not wearing masks. I should have checked before making the reservation.
  26. AlexB

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the atmosphere was outstanding and very quiet. Will come back in the fall season
  27. Jenny

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2020

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Due to Covid only about 4 tables were filled at 5:30PM. The prime rib was excellent although not pipping hot. The food is carried through the the restaurant without a cover and loses some of the heat. Food not served on hot platters. I will not go back simply because the staff is not wearing masks. They also had a salad bar which I would not use due to Covid. Overall the place was super clean. In my opinion any business operating without masks is not doing everything to prevent the spread of Covid. Only because of no masks and the food not being covered when brought to the table I would not suggest going at this time. The food is excellent.
  28. JenniferB

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Always good food, big salad bar, and you can always get immediate seating. No reservations needed. In fact, they couldn’t even find my Open Table reservation in the system.
  29. Peter

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2020

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Steaks were very dry. Loaded baked potato consists of cheese on the potato and a side of sour cream and butter. Tenderloin meal with drinks not worth the price.
  30. LindaT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Pleasant staff. Great food. Can't wait to go back.
  31. debrac

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    limited menu , very noisy and our food was just ok .
  32. SandraL

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great family night out. Everyone was very courteous. All guests were seated far apart with disposable menus. The food was delicious as always. Will definitely be going back.
  33. rose

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were so grateful that Thunder Bay was open tonight! Great service great food!
  34. KellyD

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Get together with girls, great time, service and food
  35. JessieT

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Loved the brunch options and everything I ate was delicious!

    Thunder Bay Grille - PewaukeeResponded on March 11, 2020Thanks for joining us for brunch - we are so glad everything was up to expectations!

  36. KevinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there several times now and great experience every time. Service, food, atmosphere all great. Big place, so easy to get in.

    Thunder Bay Grille - PewaukeeResponded on March 11, 2020Kevin, thank you for the amazing feedback! We appreciate you patronage and hope to see you again soon!

  37. TimK

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Excellent food. Highly recommended.

    Thunder Bay Grille - PewaukeeResponded on March 5, 2020Tim, thank you for the wonderful review!

  38. Ilka

    Milwaukee

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Service at the bar was very slow, even though it was not crowded at the bar or in the restaurant. I received my cocktail that was made with pickle juice instead of olive juice. When I asked for the bleu cheese stuffed olives, that are listed as coming with the drink in the menu, the bartender walked two olives from the other side of the bar, in her hand, and set them on the bar in front of me. The food was very good. However, after the waitress cleared all the plates, she then asked the two people who ordered the fish, if they would like more because it was "all you can eat". Service at the bar after dinner was just as poor.

    Thunder Bay Grille - PewaukeeResponded on February 25, 2020Hello, we are extremely disappointed to hear that the service you received at the bar was not at all up to expectations. I assure you that we will be following up with or management team about this so we can ensure that the service we are providing is up to standards. Thank you for letting us know.

  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for the Friday Fish Fry and salad bar. We had a reservation and were seated with no issue. The service was friendly and efficient. We always love coming here for the salad bar and it never disappoints. The fish fry was pretty good! We tried both the baked and fried and found them both to be pretty tasty. We always love coming here.

    Thunder Bay Grille - PewaukeeResponded on February 25, 2020Hello, thank you for providing your wonderful feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Thank you for stopping in to dine with us!

  40. Virginia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The smoked bison meatloaf was outstanding and our waitress was gracious in accommodating our special needs. It was our first visit but we’ll definitely go back.

    Thunder Bay Grille - PewaukeeResponded on February 25, 2020Thank you for dining with us and for providing your wonderful feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

FAQs

Thunder Bay Grille - Pewaukee offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (262) 523-4244.

Thunder Bay Grille - Pewaukee is rated 4.2 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

Thunder Bay Grille - Pewaukee does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Thunder Bay Grille - Pewaukee can only be made directly on their website.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Wisconsin

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jed Hanson

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (262) 523-4244

  • Catering

    Whether you are organizing a corporate event or planning for your big day – the event team at Thunder Bay Grille will help make your vision a reality. Our on-site chefs will work with you to create a customized menu to fit your event – are you looking for something traditional? Elegant? Contemporary? We can do it all! Our chefs specialize in a modern take on rustic American cuisine, it’s handcrafted and authentic – savory, sociable fare!

  • Private party facilities

    Social events. Corporate Meetings. Bridal Showers. Cocktail parties. Holiday Gatherings. Rehearsal dinners. Weddings. Birthdays. Anniversary Celebrations. Retirement Parties.

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