Riverside Restaurant Wedding Venue
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Chef Rene’s at the Inn is a restaurant wedding venue in Eagle River, WI. Located within the Eagle River Inn & Resort, this venue overlooks Watersmeet Lake and the resort’s snowmobile trail. Nestled within acres of lush parkland, with views of the breathtaking Eagle River Chain, Chef Rene’s at the Inn offers a picturesque backdrop for your wedding celebration.
Eagle River Inn & Resort is a cozy retreat, allowing you and your guests to relax and enjoy the festivities in nature. The Inn’s banqueting suite and restaurant offer catering services for up to 225 people. Chef Rene’s at the Inn is the hotel’s newest dining facility. It is adorned with soft furnishings, warm wood paneling, and hunting-inspired head mounts on the walls. Its rustic interiors add to the lakeside charm of the space. The Inn offers 40 guest rooms and condominium rentals that sleep up to eight people. You and your guests are invited to retreat to these luxurious suites following a night of lively celebrations. Eagle River Inn & Resort boasts a range of facilities and activities that will help you unwind after the excitement of your wedding day. Whether you wish to embrace tranquility in the sauna or breathe the fresh air while enjoying fishing or skiing, the venue offers something for everyone.
Chef Rene’s at the Inn provides a delightful celebration space with plenty of room for dining and dancing. The culinary team crafts some of the finest dining experiences in the Northwoods. Each couple is welcome to choose their meal from buffet-style or plated menu options. On the big day, the venue’s chefs and service staff work tirelessly to deliver a delicious feast that matches the splendor of your wedding. A fully stocked and staffed bar is also available, serving cocktails, wines, and beers. The Chef Rene’s team invites you to enjoy your special occasion while they attend to all the details of your day.
178+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Hotel
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Scott Reeves 5.0
10/22/25
When we travel to Eagle River this is our go to hotel. The rooms are spacious, clean and the staff is great. There is a large pool along with a bar and restaurant. It's located next to the Wisconsin river wit great views. The location is on the...
edge of town so the nights are quiet. We highly recommend staying here.
monty boy 5.0
9/23/25
We loved this place. First time staying there. We were on the second floor and had a lake view with a shared balcony. Breakfast was more than we expected. They put out lots of extra snacks besides the regular hot breakfast stuff you normally ge...
t. They have beautiful mural paintings with wildlife that were outstanding. Rustic furniture inside lobby was awesome. There is a restaurant attached but they were booked up that we missed out. Must be good, because that always looked packed. There are piers for your boat but the bummer was that if you plan on canoeing, it looked a bit steep to get down to the water even though there are stairs. But lots of lakes up there to choose from. They are located next to a busy road, but most of the time you don't hear that, unless you go stand out on the pier. Overall, we loved it and probably will go back. Desk worker was very friendly.
Daniel Karwowski 5.0
11/12/25
This was a very nice stay along the Wisconsin/Watersmeet Lake. A location is great not too far from downtown eagle River. I stayed in a room with a kitchenette which came in very handy. I know they have other rooms with separate bedrooms also.
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The hotel is done in a knotty pine motif which is fun. I enjoyed the hot tub and nice pool area which was heated nicely compared to most places.
I enjoyed the continental breakfasts that were nicely set up by Nick! Nick was a great host!
Matthew Sharp 4.0
8/10/25
Nothing fancy, but fine for our family for a one night stay when picking up a kiddo from sleepaway camp. Different room configurations are helpful for families. Price is very fair. Indoor pool is a highlight, especially for our other kids. We a...
lso enjoyed the outdoor patios in the morning when drinking coffee. Quiet and beautiful setting near the water.
Richard Becker 1.0
9/17/25
I recently returned from a 5 night stay. I was greeted with a lady telling me that she had no reservation for me even though it was a fully paid up stay booked months ago. The hotel is “tired” looking. It is in dire need of basic upkeeping. The...
carpets have many visible stains and the walls need painting. Out of 5 nights, my room was only cleaned twice even though I followed their protocol of informing them that I wanted it clean. I was informed that they were short staffed even though the hotel was clearly 95% empty. My bathroom was disgusting. I attached a picture of the brown stains all over the ceiling.
At one time this was a nice hotel. That time has come and gone.
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