Great food!! Great service! Not your average pub food Would highly recommend We had the French Dip and it came on in a taste home made half loaf Of bread and the Cajun turkey dumpling soup Nice light spice and delicious broth Good choice of beers and an imported N/A beer Will would go again read more

What better place to celebrate our wedding anniversary than a courthouse! This is our 42nd year of marriage and we had a lovely early dinner so we can go home and watch movies! Our server, Casey was so sweet and gracious. We are just passing through and have never been in this part of the country and the staff treated us like family - even offered us complimentary dessert! We've been to, oh ... about 100 breweries and pubs around the USA and this one is top-notch. Great Happy Hour deal with your second brew free if you order the same one. Hey, free beer! Doesn't get better than that! read more

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We went to downtown Manitowoc to meet a friend and was pleasantly surprised by the ambience and the quality of the food. For a small town pub this restaurant delivered on taste and style. Even detailed like an evidence tape on the doggy bag container or the parking ticket envelope for the tab- very quaint. The inside is decorated really nicely with a vintage mural of the original building behind the bar. Worth the stop if you are traveling through or visiting Manitowoc. read more

The new menu is interesting. The Thai seafood chowder was tasty but short on seafood and long on potatoes. The pork saltimbocca was tough. Tasty. Polenta serves with it was soggy with the excessive sauce The services was absolutely top notch and made up for a rather otherwise disappointing meal read more

Sat down and the waitress took our drink order. We ordered appetizers and then she came back to order our food. I had to ask the special she wasn't going to provide them. Had the salmon and it was dry. The sea bass was also ordered at our table and it was bland. Another steak was ordered with potatoes and asparagus and the potatoes were cold and the steak was barely over room temperature. It wasn't busy so there's no real reason it should have been cold. Wasn't great, don't feel the need to go ever again. read more

This place takes going to court to a fun and delicious level. It is situated directly across from the grand and beautiful Manitowoc Courthouse. We sat at a window booth on the pub side. The other dining areas are more formal. We dined when court was "out of session." The menu was interesting and had many gluten free options. Everything seemed to be from scratch. We had the sundried tomato artichoke dip with chips. It was above average. We had their 10 year anniversarry chicken sandwich and a cheeseburger. Both were great and on challah rolls. We also used their Yelp $20 for $30 and a check-in free microbrew. I will definitely be going back to try their dinner menu. Their seafood and steaks sounded delicious. Two microbrews, one app, and two lunch entrees was around $27 without the Yelp discount. read more

Courthouse Pub - New American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

As restaurants go this place is alright. A bit presumptuously upscale. What is here is basic vanilla fare, common to most restaurants and comes with few surprises. Very little creativity in the kitchen. The atmosphere is a bit echoing, like a bus depot with all the hard surfaces. It's doubtful you will have a bad meal here but just as doubtful your visit will be memorable. read more

Always a nice experience. Wish they had the French Onion soup and the Coconut Shrimp!

As an out of towner, this was pretty fun. We were there with a huge group celebrating our choral concert success. We got fast friendly service even with such a large group. read more

This is the best restaurant in Manitowoc. Every time I come, service is outstanding. John, the owner, is always around and making guests feel at home. On a recent visit, John and staff went above and beyond for my family, including getting 19 of us in for dinner together, complete with personalized menus. I eat here just about time I travel to Manitowoc to visit family. It's a good place for fish and they also know a thing or two about meat. On the most recent visit, I had their cioppino, which is an Italian seafood stew. It was outstanding. I've also had duck and pork at the Courthouse Pub on other visits. It was all great. As far as appetizers go, you cannot go wrong with the fried cheese curds, artichoke hearts or poutine. Their beer is good, and their bartenders know how to make great classic cocktails. If you're not from Wisconsin, then you have to try a brandy old fashioned. If you're from Wisconsin, then you already know! read more

Anytime I'm in Manitowoc, I make sure that I stop by the Courthouse at least once as it is my favorite place in town. What I especially like about this place is the openness of the restaurant, the friendliness of the staff, and the casual-yet-classy feel without the slightest hint of pretentiousness. My fiancée and I checked out the website prior to visiting and were excited to read that they have a sized-right section in their menu, which emphasizes a healthy portion size. So instead of that huge 12-inch slab of meat, you'll get around 4-6oz size (which is what we should all be eating). I selected the salmon filet while she had the brie chicken. We both loved our dishes. My salmon was perfectly cooked with a nice sear, and topped with dill sauce and capers. The accompanying wild rice was also very good. She absolutely loved the brie chicken, if I remember correctly there was some sort of raspberry glaze that complimented the dish. Her dish also came with wild rice and the vegetable of the day. The service was nice, our server had a very thick UP-Michigan/northern WI accent which we found to be charming. She kept out water levels nice and wasn't overly intrusive. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant! read more

Was a bit disappointed after all the 4 and 5 star reviews. Steak was decent, not great. Same for Caesar Salad. Cheese sampler pretty good but served ice cold, not the proper way to serve cheeses. Microbrews pretty bland. No IPA. Lagers and stout on the fizzy sweet side. Service was good and the owner is a congenial host. Their 'sized right' option is a great concept for those with smaller appetites or watching their weight. Wish more places would try this. It may be tops in town, but 4 stars is very generous. read more

We went there for drinks and apps on a Saturday night very close to closing and we got excellent food and friendly service. We were surprised that the bar was not busier on a Saturday night and think they should promote their bar more heavily to catch the out and about crowd. The atmosphere and decor were very welcoming. We had the cheese curds, which you can't get away from in Wisconsin, but they serve them with a raspberry balsamic dipping sauce that is to die for. We also had the fried artichoke hearts and you know you can't go wrong with anything that's fried. My husband also had the mussels and he was swooning over them the whole way through and then even though he was stuffed, he sopped up the sauce with a roll when he finished the mussels. Can't wait to go back for a full meal the next time we're in the area. read more

Here for business and was looking for a lunch spot. Really good service that was attentive to my needs. Food is great. Some of the best pub fries I have ever eaten. Try the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger. It has a homemade bacon jam that is to die for. read more

Courthouse Pub - Adams Street Ale - New American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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Pretty much the nicest restaurant in Manitowoc proper*, Courthouse holds a special spot in my heart for introducing me to a grand staple of Wisconsin cuisine - fried cheese curds. Oh, did I eat so many fried cheese curds when I was here! Theirs comes with a sweet raspberry dipping sauce, which was heavenly and made me wish that fried cheese curds were as ubiquitous everywhere else as they are in Wisconsin. As an added bonus, this restaurant is right across the street from the actual Manitowoc courthouse (if not obvious enough from the name) and has a few cameos in Making a Murderer. *Everything is relative and so is my four-star rating here. read more

The food here was absolutely delicious. Their coconut shrimp - well. Wow. I rarely, if ever, like shell fish - but this I liked. The seasoning was just right to compliment the shrimp. Backtracking a little, my husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner, with our baby daughter. The staff imidiatly were very helpful, bringing out a car seat stand for our daughter and were very polite while we took our time choosing our food. So much of their menu sounded mouthwatering wonderful. We both had hot tea, as well, which was served in very clever little push down pots. Overall we had an excellent time. The atmosphere was friendly, the decor is warm and inviting, the staff pleasant, and food delightful. Without a doubt the best place to eat in town and the surrounding area. Even with the expensive nature of the dishes, my husband and I left feeling quite content we got our money's worth. read more

In town for youth basketball and thought we would try dinner here. They were moderately busy but our party of five was seated and served promptly. Even though it has a fancier feel they do a good job if you have some young ones along. The food was worth the money and the service was excellent. Eric treated our family very well. If ever in town again I wouldn't hesitate going back. read more

My husband and I stopped for lunch on a Tuesday while on our way from Milwaukee to Green Bay. The reviews were good and they had a $30 for $20 Yelp deal. The service was very quick. We each had a bowl if soup. He had the chicken wild rice and I had the chicken chili. The chili was very mild but fresh. The wild rice was creamy and delish. He had a pub burger with cheddar and bacon, which came with fries. The bun was not just a regular bun, but a golden brown, very tasty toasty roll. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft and potato-ey on the inside. I has the craisin, bleu cheese and chicken salad. The lettuce was fresh and crisp and it had just the right amount of vinaigrette - not drowning. And the freshly baked roll that came it was to die for! I wish there were places like this in Green Bay! It was immaculately clean and had a lot of character. read more

Best food in Manitowoc, in a very friendly, yet very classy environment. Excellent microbrews, too. The proprietor John is likely to stroll by and check with you himself to make sure your visit is all you want it to be. read more

Ok, so I have to do an update on the Courthouse Pub, after having an actual meal here. We had reservations this time, and were seated promptly. I got the raspberry gnocci, and my husband had a cheeseburger. The pasta was good - I wouldn't say "great," but it was a little cold and bland. My husband's cheeseburger was kind of underwhelming, I wouldn't say it's worth the money we paid for it. Our server was kind of odd, and made a few off the cuff / random comments to us, that I didn't think were totally appropriate. It was a little odd. They still serve the beers they brew - which were good. It's not that it was bad, or that good either way. It was really just kind of "eh." I really don't think we'll eat here again. The combo of being underwhelmed after so much hype was a little disappointing to us. read more

We stopped here on our way to Door County. We found them via Yelp and saw they had great reviews, so we thought, why not! I should add we had 5 children in tow. They accommodated us wonderfully, they put us in a room where we would not disturb others, they removed the table clothes and brought out crayons, paper, AND a snack basket for the kids! They went above and beyond accommodating our group. The food was great too. My husband and I both had a burger and a beer. Highly highly recommend stopping here if you are in the area. read more

My partner and I spent our anniversary weekend in Two Rivers last June, and the Courthouse Pub was recommended as a gluten-free-friendly place to get good food. Our waiter was delightful, and we ended up eating there multiple times. The menu was solid, with a number of dishes either already gluten-free, or easily alterable, and the staff were pleasant. Over a couple of meals, we had the bourbon bacon burger, which was delicious, grilled Norwegian salmon with a dill sauce over rice, and ribeye with garlic herbed potatoes. read more

I arrived in Manitowoc by accident, while traveling for business. I wanted something different than the food chains I could see out the window. Found this Yelp recommendation for the Courthouse Pub. Wow, am I glad I came here. The special was a pan-seared steak, served with a wild mushroom and cherry demi glaze. Perfectly cooked, and so flavorful. My waiter, Eric, was fabulous recommending favorite beers that were excellent. Eric was perfectly attentive, without being intrusive. Great guy! I highly recommend this fine Pub and restaurant! read more

Love it here! Great food and unique specials to choose from. Drinks selection is perfect. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and fun (most of them). The food is always very fresh and delicious. Some items are a bit pricey but there are also many items that are very reasonably priced to choose from. The atmosphere is very nice and typically quiet. Sometimes it's cold in the bar area so wear warm clothes. I wish they were open on Mondays. read more

Mighty tasty soup, nice server, great ambience, world like to try the beer but I was at Work lunch. The lunch special, ahi tuna was fishy and therefore probably a day old. Otherwise, nice read more

Try the cheese curds with raspberry balsamic sauce! We visited on our way from Green Bay to Chicago on a Friday night and had a great experience. We originally wanted to go to the Redwood Inn for Friday fish fry (also delicious), but didn't have time for the wait. We ended up at the Courthouse Pub and were surprised there wasn't a wait at all. I had the fish and chips, which was delicious. I especially liked the coleslaw. It's not fresh lake fish, but let's be honest, it isn't at a lot of the fish fry restaurants. Others in the group had the Bourbon Bacon Burger and the Lake Michigan Whitefish, both tasty. The service was excellent as well. I'd definitely return, especially if if lived closer. read more

Courthouse Pub - Icelandic Fish n Chips - New American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

The food and atmosphere was so good. The place has such a great point of view. I am always surprised when I try anything new on the menu.

Always wonderful service in an inviting atmosphere. The outside dining option during the summer is very nice, too.

Best cheese curds we've ever had! Husband had the meatloaf, it's HUGE! I had a wrap. Very good food!

Our party of seven had a delightful dinner last night. Service was top notch and the food selections were wonderful. Many of the entrees were innovative but not over the top, i.e., hamburger with Kasseri cheese, oh so tasty! Desserts were delicious and their presentation of the creme brûlée was cool, flamed at the table. Prices were modest and value was outstanding. read more

Wow! The shrimp & crab nachos were incredible! What a great experience from the service to the pleasant surroundings - highly recommend!

The atmosphere is great. I got French onion soup and the cinnamon encrusted pork loin. The pork loin came with an apple compote, fresh green beans, and mashed potatoes. The soup was okay. The bread in the soup was soggy and I was sad to see that I was charged an extra dollar for the soggy bread and cheese. ( I've never been uncharged for the basic ingredients of a soup.) The pork loin was moist, but burned on the outside. the apple compote was yummy and sweet. The potatoes tasted off and after a bite, I didn't explore it further. The green beans were bland. read more

Items ordered: - fried cheese curds - homemade root beer - beef tenderloin sandwich Everything was AMAZING. The cheese curds were perfectly battered, and the raspberry balsamic dip was a great compliment. The beef tenderloin was grilled to perfection, exactly as I ordered it. It was bursting with flavor, with the fried onions and horseradish sauce complimenting he steak perfectly. The waitress Julie was very friendly and checked on us and kept us up to date since they were busier than expected. Our drinks were never empty and she was nice to chat with. Awesome place read more

Our favorite restaurant since we left Oregon...love this place!! I had the cinnamon pork, my husband had the chicken marsala and my son had the burbon bacon cheeseburger all were awesome. Our waiter's name was Joe and he was very helpful as we asked several questions about the area. Great place to come for dinner and we enjoyed the whole court house theme including our bill that came in a mock parking citation envelope. Do stop here...best food we have had in the area yet!! read more

Courthouse Pub - Pubroom - New American Near Me - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Their customer service, marketing, and food is awesome! I love how involved in the community and willing to give back they are.

Everyone should experience the wonderful food served at Courthouse Pub. Amazing is the key word and well worth a road trip to Manitowoc

The service and food was excellent our waiter had perfect timing and attitude.the atmosphere is very comfortable! Beer and wine options were extremely plentiful! I was impressed and will be back. read more

Absolutely Amazing! Great beer and cheese curd appetizer!!! Will go back again and again!

A delicious and delightful find. We walked to the Courthouse from our sailboat in the harbor on a warm drizzly summer evening, after reading Yelp for a recommendation. This is a don't miss restaurant if you are cruising the lake, by boat or car. Big, open, old fashioned environment, with a terrific menu, seafood or meat, it's great. The beer is fresh, and a huge wine list for this small a town. The waitstaff is attendant, without being intrusive. And, it was still drizzling after a great dinner, so Jonathan, the owner, drove us back to our boat! read more

The service was really good, food felt like it was homemade.. I'd definitely go back for just their red shrimp!! Loved the place..