Harbor View Cafe - Pepin, WI

Described as Norwegian with a Mediterranean accent, the Harbor View's specialties are soulful renditions of northern European fare that epicures usually consider bland. Like Norwegian meatballs -- rugged spheres of meat served in a sour cream sauce infused with an eye-opening measure of cardamom and sided by pickly red cabbage. Cod fish cakes are known as “The Bishop’s Fish Pudding,” after proprietor Paul Hinderlie’s grandfather, who was, in fact, a Norwegian Bishop.

80% Approval Rating (15 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Bishop's Fish Pudding ($20.00)

strawberry-rhubarb pie ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"First, a warning: you cannot make a reservation at the Harbor View Café, and if you plan to eat at any normal mealtime, weekends in particular, you will have a long wait for a table. The good news is that the town of Pepin is a charmer and has many interesting stores ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

6/1/2002 - Michael Stern, $20

Map & Directions

First and Main, Pepin, WI
715-442-3893

http://www.harborviewpepin.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Summer, Fall, Spring
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"The Bishop's Fish Pudding: one of the great upper Midwest meals, named after the chef's grandfather, a man of the cloth."
Michael Stern

"Definitely not your ordinary meatballs. Note the wonderful red cabbage in a cup on the side. This meal is a good example of the only kitchen we know that is accurately described as Norwegian with a Mediterranean accent."
Michael Stern

"A great destination for travelers along the eastern banks of the upper Mississippi River"
Michael Stern

"Jane occupies a booth at Harbor View. Note the literary decor. The walls are lined with books -- really, really interesting books!"
Michael Stern