I Came Back to Appleton... Wisconsin Immediately Fed Me…read more There are many ways to kick off an HS Reunion weekend. Apparently, the correct Wisconsin way is cheese curds, a soft pretzel, beer cheese, mustard, and craft beer. One of my host~family sisters and longtime friends brought me to Stone Arch Brewpub shortly after I touched down in Appleton, and this was exactly the kind of welcome~back I needed. Let's talk about those cheese curds. Pillowy. Soft. Tender. Ridiculously good. I don't say this lightly, but these may be some of the best cheese curds I've ever eaten. Then came the pretzel~super buttery and incredibly soft~with Wisconsin beer cheese and mustard for dipping. At that point, the reunion could have ended and I would've considered the trip successful. But we weren't done. We worked our way through an assortment of craft beers spanning Hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, Sours and Gose~style beers. The atmosphere was cool, the service was great, and the combination of food, beer and catching up with an old friend made this feel like the perfect beginning to my return to Appleton. Sometimes the best travel experiences aren't about finding the newest or trendiest place. Sometimes it's about sitting down with someone who knows you, sharing some great food and beer, and realizing some things really do feel like coming home. Stone Arch was a damn good way to start the reunion. Would absolutely return.

The venue is fun and gorgeous.... rock wall in a basement lends to a castle dungeon.... Scotch…read moreeggs were well prepared.... The cheese curds were average but served with yummy ranch. My husband enjoyed a cup of chowder. We are not beer people so we ordered Brandy old fashions. Horrible. Maybe the soda machine wasn't working. The main flavor was more sparkling water. The brandy was flavorless.. I do recommend stone arch to ale tasters.

We went in last Friday after waiting a couple years and we will definitely go back me and my…read morehusband both had burgers and they were very good. We got the pretzel bites and those were really good and we would get both again. My biggest problem is that once we were sat, the waitress tried to push the cheese curds on us multiple times even after we told her we did not like them as we do not like the cheese that they put in them. The prices were shockingly better than I expected them to be.

Well I was excited to try their dill pickle wings and Bloody Mary wings. I called because they were…read moremarked busy on Uber One. A gentleman was so nice and said I will fix that for you. Shortly, I was able to order online. I didn't take pictures however I do want to share. The wings were cooked perfectly. I felt there wasn't enough seasoning of either of the flavors. There wasn't a way to order extra of the dry rub flavors. The Dill Pickle was barely detectable-but the wings were still great! I put my own seasoning on at home. What I could taste of the Bloody Mary Wings (also dry rub)was awesome! I wanted more of it. Next time I will try those Bloody Mary wings again! Things were packaged well and they did come with ranch and celery. We just need that flavor on those wings. Pictures next time

We sat at the bar and had excellent food and service ! What a refreshing change from mediocre…read moreservice and same boring food items that are so common lately. Not just your typical sports bar food , very large menu selection . Outside seating available too! Nice place !

Came in for bloodies on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty busy since there was a billiards…read moretournament. We were unaware of. When we sat down, there was a small pool of water on the bar. The bartender never noticed, which is in a huge deal since it was busy. The bloody she made definitely made up for it. They were pretty tasty and they had some decent craft beer on tap. The patio door was open since it was nice out. We did order some cheese curds, they were tasty but instead of them being separate little pieces there was one big huge chunk cooked together. All in all a decent place just needs to execute a little more.

Waverly Beach: Wisconsin Lake Life with Miami Tiki-Bar Energy…read more This place caught me completely off guard~in the BEST way. Coming back to the Fox Valley for my high school reunion, I expected to revisit some familiar territory. What I didn't expect was to find a lakefront destination that felt like a little slice of Miami dropped into Neenah. Waverly Beach Bar & Grille is a vibe. The outdoor patio and tiki bar are easily the biggest draw for me. Boats pulling up, drinks flowing, the water stretching out in front of you and that nighttime moon reflecting across the Ocean (MidWestern lake)~it legitimately gives you that "Am I still in Wisconsin?" feeling. The photos don't really do the location justice. Inside, there's plenty of space and a cool atmosphere that would translate extremely well for birthdays, reunions, private parties and other events. Then there's the staff. Michelle, Dakota, Jason & David--THANK YOU! We were there for our reunion and the service was phenomenal. Everyone brought positive energy, which unfortunately isn't something you can take for granted in the hospitality industry these days. Food~wise, I sampled the buffet and enjoyed the tacos. And as someone who loves exploring craft beer, having Spotted Cow on draft all night definitely made me happy. That said, I feel like I only scratched the surface here. The verdict: Waverly Beach isn't just somewhere to grab a drink. It's a destination. I'm coming back because I need to properly explore the food, beer selection and, most importantly that cute bartender they were calling Ms. Jackson (In my OutKast voice~IYKYK), & spend more time on that patio. My next business trip out there is in like 11 days, so I'll definitely stop in for the Brews.Views. & Food! Brews. Views. Food. Wisconsin ocean front property life. That's a combination I can get behind.

Waverly Beach is massive! The parking lot alone is huge, and I counted four bars--three inside and…read moreone outside. The waterfront setting is fantastic. Boats pull up to the sandbar, people swim in to grab food and drinks, and the atmosphere is lively and fun. When we visited, there was a live band playing and they had a Brewers game special: two 22-ounce Miller Lites for just $7. I honestly think this place is bigger than anything similar in the Milwaukee area. Whether you're looking for a casual day on the water, a large party venue, or even a wedding location, Waverly Beach has the space and setting to handle it. Definitely worth checking out!

I'm so happy I finally tried this place! I had the mac daddy pizza, and unlike every other mac &…read morecheese pizza I've had, it was an alfredo sauce base instead of cheese sauce.. and it WORKED! It was way better this way. The cheese curds were delicious too, and the cinna nugs were one of the best desserts I've ever had.

Went in to pick up a pizza and noticed a special: $4 cheesy bread with a pizza purchase. I asked if…read moreI could add it to my order, and the guy flatly said no. I wasn't asking for anything crazy, just to add a $4 item that was advertised in store (it wasn't even listed on their website, so I didn't know about it beforehand). No offer to help, no coupon, nothing, just a hard no, delivered like I'd asked for something unreasonable. On top of that, the total came to over $40 for one large and one small pizza, which already felt steep. Combined with the unhelpful service, it just wasn't worth it.

This is not a fine dining establishment, it's a bar with great bar food so if you're looking for an…read moreintimate setting with fancy food this is not your place. The ham and cheese came with a thick ham slice sandwiches between delish cheese and bread. The mozzarella sticks were wrapped in wonton wrappers then fried. We also got chicken tenders with chips. Everything was great. Only con, tables need to be redone, they've been cleaned with the wrong cleaning products and are forever sticky.

Kristin hooked me up one one of the best burgers I've ever had!! Cool and friendly college town bar.read more

Codey is a excellent server. He always make sure your food is hot and he makes sure is everything…read moreis good. He brings the light of the day and the spirit in the room ! I enjoy being able to appreciate what he does!

Wow, what a bad experience. First, they were out of the…read morefirst three beers I picked from their menu. I ended up drinking soda. My wife's fried pickles weren't cooked all the way, and still tasted doughy. My onion wings were mostly hollow with virtually no onion. My wife's chicken wings were incredibly dry. So was my burger because it only had sauce on half. I'm handicapped and their handicapped table was smack into the table behind ours. I had zero room to try to sit.

I used to go to BW3 frequently as a college student but haven't been in many years. My family was…read morein Appleton for the Mile Music Fest and my teenager wanted to try out these wings. We sat outside with our family in f 6 , next to an outdoor huge Connect Four game for the kids. We were happy to order wings with 4 differed t sauces , loved the Asian Zing, Original buffalo, and garlic parm. No one liked the mango habanero, it was overly hot with an artificial mango taste that was not pleasant. Wings and fries were perfectly cooked with just the right crisp. Loved the seasonings on the fries and ordered a second order. Kids' meals were well priced and included a side and milk. Our server, Landrell, was amazing. Kids wanted to come back again just to see him! I don't usually give chain restaurants 5 stars but this hit the spot.

Ordered the BOGO wings. Initial bill was just shy of $18 before discount. Somehow when final bill…read morecame it was $10.69 before tax and tip. Questioned it, but got lame excuse from staff. Wings were ok. A bit overcooked.

I love this kind of place. Frosty cold beers, perfectly prepared pub food, and friendly service…read more The "Holy S**T!" Wing sauce was indeed hot! Definitely my type of space. Would absolutely go back.

I took some customers in to Scuba's for some casual dinner and drinks. The place was jumping with…read morethe usual "after work" crowd of locals. There are bars like Scuba's all over Wisconsin, so IMO you really need to offer something that separates you from the rest besides an unusual name. We started out with cheese curds and some wings. Both were good. For dinner, I ordered the Blackened Ahi Tacos - which were recommended by our server. They were also good, but not great. They had good flavor and were priced correctly, but they just didn't stand out. I didn't get to snap any pictures since I was out with customers, but I don't know that I would've anyway. Again, there was nothing wrong with our meal. The food was good. The service was good. The value was good. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd probably stop in for dinner every now and then.

A spacious venue offering various seating options, from the bar to the dining room and outdoor…read moreareas. You can enjoy a range of games such as cornhole and pool; they even have an outdoor pool. Bar flood is what you will get to watch a football game. Great drinks.

I had high hopes for Tanner's based on google and yelp reviews. I found my experience to err on the…read moreinteresting side as the dishes I ordered were unexpected. The roasted Brussel sprouts were covered, literally smothered in bacon bits and feta. The sprouts were fried beyond crispy. If you like your sprouts super charred and buried under bacon, this dish is for you. I, however, would have preferred my sprouts less burnt and far less toppings. The French dip was shockingly NOT a salt bomb - which was a pleasant surprise. It's the first time I've had a French dip where I actually wanted to dip it in the side of au jus to give it a flavor bump. The real gem is Tanner's amazing selection of sides to choose from - you can swap in a twice baked potato, kettle chips with French onion dip, steamed broccoli, grilled asparagus or potato salad! Any other place would up-charge but Tanner's doesn't. I chose grilled asparagus and appreciated the separate packaging so the sandwich didn't get soggy. I would come back and try other dishes as the menu is quite large.