Old Rittenhouse Inn

About Old Rittenhouse Inn

The historic Old Rittenhouse Inn is the first Bayfield WI Bed & Breakfast. We offer 20 distinctive guest rooms and on-site dining at our award winning restaurant. Rooms range from $125 to $399, with a wide variety of unique accommodations. Features include wood burning fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, King and Queen beds, antique furnishings, and scenic views of Lake Superior.

The Rittenhouse's gourmet restaurant is open to the public for breakfast, lunch (groups by reservation), and dinner. Executive Chef, Steven Keen, showcases the regional harvest of the Bayfield Peninsula. Whenever possible, our cuisine is organically grown and locally raised. Evening dining options include seasonal Ala Carte menus and 5-Course Chef's Tasting meals. Dinner is served 5-8 pm, and includes appetizer, soup, salad, sorbet, entree, and dessert items. Note: days of service are seasonal, please call 715-779-5111 for more information.

Old Rittenhouse Inn also offers a wide range of Bayfield wedding services, and perfect location for a destination wedding in Bayfield. Contact our Special Events Coordinator, who is happy to help with all your plans: events@rittenhouseinn.com

Year-round Special Events at Old Rittenhouse Inn include wine and beer tastings, mystery weekends, and festive dinner concerts. We are located just blocks from Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands, including Madeline Island. The area holds attractions for all ages including sailing, boating, swimming, fishing, shopping, kayaking, biking, hiking, birdwatching, scenic home tours, a ghostwalk, and so much more.

Please visit our web site for virtual tours, online availability, and reservations.