We continue to go here for the amazing food, great cocktails, beer, and wine selection. In addition, the wait staff is always wonderful. Our favorite waitress is Tina, but all of the staff is awesome!! If you don't know what to get, try a chef's special. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food was very tasty friendly service the have a good selection of beers and drinks there was enough seating

I just walked in to pick up an order and the older lady with Grey hair that asked and greeted me was extremely rude. She said it was because she was in j a hurry. Fantastic Customer Service! She should be promoted! read more

The restaurant itself looks very nice and clean which is why I was extremely taken back that the service, food, and communication between staff was so horrible. The Motitios were good, everything else was absolutely horrible. The prices do not reflect the quality or service and I left feeling robbed of my time, money, and appetite. I usually give places the benefit of the doubt but Drafthouse showed me that they clearly do not know how to operate a business correctly. The food was horrible quality and the manager, Matt, did absolutely nothing to remedy the situation. (Please trust me when I say it was bad). It's sad that my first experience in Janesville was so bad and it unfortunately made me want to leave the city as a whole. If you still would like to try Drafthouse, just get a drink and enjoy the patio. Don't make the mistake of ordering any food. read more

This week was my father in laws 78th birthday. We live out of state but still wanted to have/provide a birthday dinner. We saw that the drafhouse was offering delivery service so we jumped on it. Sent him the menu via text for him and my mother in law to choose their dinners. Using the eatstreet app we were able to place the order and set up the delivery time, very easy process. We wanted to share his text message to us regarding his meal. The burger was great and done perfect And Mary's Mac & cheese was fantastic very good portions plus the containers were nice. We love you guys very much/nice present!! We get to fight over the cheesecake later ThNk you drafthouse and we wish you continued success during these uncharted waters! read more

Nice place in downtown Janesville with a lot of beer & cocktail choices. Food service was slow & the California Chicken Sandwich left a lot to be desired. The chicken was tough & stringy to the point that I didn't finish it. However, the crispy brussel sprouts & cheese curds were good. read more

Service was good. However, seating was crowded. It's tight packed to where it feels like it hard to have a private conversation. Food was mid. Ribs had 2x more fat than meat and the meat itself was tough. Very unlikely that I'll return. read more

Very disappointing, ordered the chicken barbecue flatbread it was hard, dry and burnt. The waitress was great but between the food not being good and being charged 8.00 for a Carbless we were less than impressed. read more

Awesome food and great service. Upscale bar food options with healthy options too. Get the pretzel and cheese!

Drool! The food is super tasty, and the service is great. The menu is quite full but not overloaded. You will definitely find something tasty. There is plenty of room so you don't feel sardined. I highly recommend. read more

Fun, nicely decorated bar with great food and a nice selection of craft beer. Our bartender was hilarious and helped make our evening special. Upscale decor and beer and cocktail options make this a must visit spot in Janesville. read more

Great food, great selection of beers and hard ciders and super friendly and helpful staff! Thought we were just popping in for a quick early dinner and didn't realize how much more this place was than your "typical" bar and grill. This place is the caliber of establishment that I am much more used to finding in a big city than in a small town. Can't wait to come back and sample more of the menu! read more

Love the vibes the place gives off. Beautiful atmosphere, food was delish! Gave me Madison like vibes. I give 4/5 stars because of the price. I think it's overpriced for the area. It was $75 for 2 people and a glass of wine. We will be going back, just not too frequently. read more

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Worst service I have every had It shouldn't takea hour and a half to receive a hamburger and the daily special read more

I was visiting a friend in Janesville and she suggested we eat at the Drafthouse. The food was delicious and our waitress was the best. Great service with a smile and positive attitude. Enjoyed the evening very much! read more

My husband & I went to try out this place in late summer-early fall. We were greeted at the door and requested a table outside (nice weather, but also a pandemic). There were other people eating outside. We saw several servers at other tables nearby, but in 10 minutes nobody so much as said "hello" to us. We literally walked out. What a disappointment. read more

A BIG pass. Started with a guest being served a Cosmo that was literally a shot. The flatbreads were like a Saltine cracker. The toppings sparse. Wife's Thai Shrimp had 4 small shrimp in a sauce that was remarkably close to Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ. Other guest had an entree of Tiger shrimp. 4 shrimps of decent size, heavy coating, should have had 6 of this size to be considered an entree. Wife mistakenly ordered a fudge cake for dessert. Slim slice. Stale. $10! Probably a good place to get a drink and some bar noshes, not a place to have a full dinner. read more

I moved to Janesville a few months ago and drafthouse has been my go to restaurant for one main reason. Their menu is a work of art. The chefs here embody the essence of the art of cooking. There are unique flavor combinations that may sound odd at first glance, but if you give them a shot they are an amazing sensory experience. This is rare to find in a restaurant (especially in Janesville) from my experience. They also have a very nice beer menu if you like that sort of thing. Also, every server I have had has been a wonderful experience. They are always pleasant and knowledgeable. Great place to eat read more

This place has it all. Great food, amazing service, and a spot that's super convenient right downtown. The menu is surprising and has items that could tempt the toughest customers. They even have vegan options! From the burrata flatbread to the oysters, ahi tuna salad to the beef tenderloin bruschetta - there is a lot to explore & love. Grab a brew, listen to some great music, and eat some great food - Drafthouse has it all and we'll definitely be going back! read more

Loved it here, staff were very nice and suggested some great beers to try. Burger was awesome. I enjoyed the layout too, great decor; a little more upscale than your run of the mill pub. read more

Fantastic restaurant! We had apps and soup that were delicious! Friendly staff and great service!

Ver friendly welcome, that's huge for us. We felt welcomed. Great happy hour deals. I believe our waitress was Tina - she was very down to earth and quite attentive. Food was great all around. read more

In from out of town, long day of manual labor; this place absolutely hit the spot. Chill, vibin' atmosphere. Happy hour, $1 oyster special- decently fresh. Had the whiskey chicken sandwich- side of broccoli, delicious and reasonably priced. Definitely give it a shot - read more

We ventured into this establishment to see what they have to offer in a limited option market. The ambience was ok, not repulsive but not impressive. The service was solid for the night, no complaints. A pretty basic cocktail list and an underwhelming selection of beer for a draft house. We ordered crab dip, scallops, and a burger with brisket in the patty (don't remember the name). Scallops had a nice complimentary asparagus couscous side, a little over cooked but nothing major. The burger was solid and the fries had a unique cut that was prepared perfectly. The crab dip was enjoyable with a nice fried dough type cracker for spreading the dip on. The prices were remarkably high for a small market like Janesville. I'd expect to spend this in a nicer part of town in a metropolitan area. I was dumbfounded an Impossible Burger could be $16. The appetizers were high in price, the crab dip was $14. We needed more "bread/crackers" to finish off the dip and were unexpectedly charged $5 to essentially eat two pieces. In total the dip would've been $19 if we didn't complain to the manager! We were given lame duck excuses for why we needed more bread and were charged $5 for an "order" of it. I don't buy that we got an over portioned dip or the material cost of the bread was justifiable, bring us a couple pieces or let us know about the additional charge. Overall the place was good, but the price was too high for lack of ambience, no view, and location. Really put off by the bread ordeal and the manager's impersonable approach. read more

Typically great service. Matt and Hannah are very involved as owners. Typically great food and service. Can get busy, but they are very accommodating. Go above and beyond to hold speciality events and spirits. Probably the best higher end destination in Janesville. They always deliver quality and encourage feedback if something doesn't cater to your needs. Highly recommend. read more

I have to say this place surprised me in many ways!! The atmosphere is trendy , the large bar is beautiful!! The crab dips is sooo amazing and the pretzel and beer cheese is killer!! They make Amazing mule drinks too!! The only thing I had an issue was that they asked us if we needed more flat bread for dip and they said ok I'll get you some . Same for beer cheese . But when bill came I was charged $5 for extra dippers and $3 for extra cheese!! Kind of ridiculous and that's something you should tell your customers when they ask for more and there is a charge . It's a little sneaky and was not too happy about . It definitely a nice place but would not sit and have a few drinks as they are pricey too. read more

Good selection of craft beer, there's something for everyone. HUGE bar area and quick service. Came here after flannelfest and it was packed but I got up to the bar without wait and got my food and drink promptly. If I'm in the area again, this will definitely be a stop read more

Premium food. Great location downtown Janesville. Burgers are always my favorite. Nice selection of drinks.

Really great food and fun atmosphere too! The crab & corn dip appetizer was amazing and the cocktails were delicious and well priced! Can't wait to go back sometime read more

The service was immediate, friendly and professional. Food was amazing! The drafthouse old fashioned will keep me coming back

First time here, but will be a repeat customer. Cool place, great beer list and my salad was perfect (I added grilled shrimp to the Fall Harvest). Friend's burger looked ridiculous. read more

I've been going to drafthouse for a couple years and have brought multiple friends and family to this restaurant because I loved their food and ambiance. Disappointingly, me and my friends and family will not be coming back. I received a private message from one of their staff stating one of their servers complained to them about not being tipped. To my surprise I received a long paragraph accusing me of not tipping or knowing how to tip. The issue was I did in-fact tip. I told the server to take 22% tip off of a $21 meal and gave $40 to receive only $7 back. I was stolen from and was upset but I had no proof to show they had stolen from me and did not want to look like I didn't want to leave a generous tip so I just chose to leave without a fuss. I have worked at a Michelin Star restaurant where servers are in fact upset they don't receive tip but never would our staff send private messages about it or steal from a customer. Completely unprofessional! read more

I met up with a large group of friends at the Drafthouse Pub last night and was pleasantly surprised by the food and the ambiance. What a wonderful restaurant! I would certainly return. read more

The name of this restaurant does not do it justice, In my opinion. Was not expecting the atmosphere or the food quality that we were extremely satisfied with. Very cool vibe in this place, great food at great prices and awesome service. We started with the grouper taco appetizer and had the lobster roll and their signature burger ALL were DELICIOUS. We will be back very soon. read more

Draft house is such a great place to grab a beer and some really good food. Lots of fresh and healthy options too. The Ahi tuna bowl is amazing, and if you're feeling naughty, the giant pretzel is absolutely amazing. read more

Fabulous food,atmosphere, and staff. Best restaurant in area and surrounding towns. Everything from burgers to sea bass. Great weekend brunch--out of the ordinary. This is a can't miss! read more

Our first time here. Had great service by all the staff. My wife and I were bar hopping in downtown Janesville. We had the parmesan crusted salmon. Don't like to talk things up to much. But DAMN that was great!!! read more

Overpriced bar food. Trying to make it seem fancier than it is. Really it's just basic and you could make it at home for half the price . Also bar staff is rude and unfriendly. read more

Baked French onion had no broth and was cold. How does that work? Scallops were over cooked. They clearly do not know how to make a Korbel Old Fashioned, are we in Wisconsin? Service was less than stellar. Server was nice and I don't think any of it was her fault as she can only deliver things as fast as they come up. read more

Food's alright in my opinion. Clean place in a nice location. Servers were very friendly.