I'm in town a couple times a year so I'm not a regular. This is a once-in-a-while-type review. But,…read moreholy shit, I've found my place when I'm here. Local patrons. Local management. Total fun. Great atmosphere. This is my place now. Love it. I can only imagine how lucky the regulars feel. Can't wait to be back.

This is far and away the best pub in town. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. From the…read morelive music, game day specials, or the "cheers" type vibe on a weekday this is the place to be in Sauk City when you need a drink and lively conversation.

A nice selection of craft beers on tap. Many which were brewed on sight. Friendly service. You…read morecan order food from the Mexican restaurant next door and they will deliver right to your table or at the bar.

A clean, well managed pub. Local brews on tap, a good selection of bottled beer, and spirits as…read morewell. Plenty of seating. Good bartenders and the owner Denny is top-notch!

Not a friendly place. Good food. Pricey. Small. Has a outdoor seating area. Near lake Redstone…read more Mostly stuck up Illinois people.

My wife and I recently bought a house in the area, and we've been trying out new places to go for a…read moremeal. We stopped at RNET last Saturday and had a great time. An ice fishing tournament was just ending, and the place was lively. We had the wild mushroom and sausage thin-crust pizza, and it was excellent. The atmosphere, wait staff, food, and drink were all great. We will be back.

Rivers Edge Pub & Grub is a really big, cozy, cabin-like restaurant with tons of seating and warm…read morelighting. One of the coolest things about it is the several fish tanks throughout the restaurant... they were very well maintained, and we noticed quite a few people getting up to walk around and look at them. The location is also beautiful, surrounded by cabins, condos, villas, and scenic views, with a horse stable nearby and right along the water. We did wait a while to be greeted when we first arrived, but our waitress was friendly and warm once she got to us. We started with the fried pickle spears, Wisconsin cheese curds, and spicy spinach-artichoke dip. Unfortunately, none of the appetizers came out hot, they were more lukewarm, almost like they had been sitting for a bit. We asked for the spinach-artichoke dip to be warmed back up, but even after that, it still wasn't as hot as we would have liked. We also prefer the cheese in dips like that to be nice and melted, and the chips definitely tasted like they came straight from a bag. They weren't very fresh and were somewhat stale. I tried the piña colada, which was okay but not particularly flavorful. My partner had a Spotted Cow and my mom had a Cabernet, and neither had any complaints. Our entrées came out shortly after the appetizers, so we didn't have a long wait. Again, though, the food wasn't piping hot. That said, there were definitely some highlights. The steak was really good and well prepared. The sandwich was also very good.. we were just surprised the vegetables weren't already mixed into it, since we usually expect Italian beef to come with the peppers/onions incorporated. The prime rib was very good as well, and the shrimp was good and came with cocktail sauce. We personally would have preferred lemon and butter with the shrimp, but that's just a preference. The green beans were simple but good especially after a long day at the waterpark! Overall, we'd recommend Rivers Edge to someone looking for reasonably priced entrées in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. It seems like the sandwiches and broasted chicken may be some of their go-to/cash-cow items, while some of the other entrées may be a little more hit or miss. We were excited about the appetizer variety, but the biggest issue for us was definitely the temperature of the food. I'd strongly recommend that the kitchen focus on getting everything out genuinely hot rather than lukewarm. Despite that, the atmosphere and location are great, and it's a nice place to unwind after a busy day in the Dells. I'd give it 3.5/5 stars overall. I'm sure this place is even more beautiful in the fall/winter.

Came for the Fresh Chips my friends raved about, but stayed for their Broasted Chicken…read more Ambiance had old school Wisconsin Bar vibes with lots of 80's Oak and plenty of TVs everywhere. Service was fast and friendly.

Came here for dinner with a few families from baseball (probably 20 all together). Wasn't too busy…read moreso we were able to get seated pretty quickly. Place was very clean and had several seating areas apart from the bar, including outdoor. Everyone enjoyed their food but the service was sub par. I have no idea what the issue was but drinks took quite long to get and the food was horribly slow. They were bringing out a couple dinners every 10 minutes or so. They even handed out checks before some of us got food. It made for an awkward night as most of us were sitting there watching others eat. Place has potential but they need to figure the service side to keep repeat business. If the food and drinks were delivered in a timely manner would have given them 5 stars.

Went to J's based on a local friend's recommendation. We had several requests, each was met so…read morecheerfully & very helpfully. Candice took great care of us. Everything was prepared beautifully, all the ingredients were clearly fresh and top quality. The Dill Pickle soup was an unexpected find, very comforting. The ambiance was warm all around. The bar as you walk is quite beautifully appointed. Overall a wonderful place, absolutely would return and recommend to others.

First time visiting Mac's Stumble Out Pub. There were 4 of us and when we arrived around 7pm,…read moreFriday evening we were able to get the last available table. The bar is not a big place but it was inviting and friendly. Took a little while before the waitress came over to our table to let us know it would be about an hour wait. We were fine since we could tell by all the cars in the area there wasn't going to be a less crowded. We were given a menu for Friday fish fries which is exactly what we wanted. We all ordered the 3 piece hand breaded cod which was only $11.50! You had a choice of baked potato or fries, Cole slaw or cottage cheese and you got a warm dinner roll with cinnamon butter on the side (regular butter was on the table). They were out of baked potatoes so we each had fries with the Cole slaw. Everything was delicious and you absolutely can't beat the price. We will be back.

We have a place in Lyndon Station and are always looking for a great Fish fry place on Fridays when…read morewe are up there.Our usual go to is Norm's(always excellent),but we also want to try new places,but try to avoid the Dells itself,as their prices are more just because it's the Dells.We decided fo a few doors down to Mac's Stumble Out,and it was again a great option to Norm's.As we knew,it would be very busy,and it was,almost an hour wait, but it's usually like this everywhere in the Dells in the Summer on Friday, so we stayed(great choice).All four of us ordered the 3 piece Cod,which had multiple side options, we all chose the fries option.We settled in and had a few beverages and caught up while we waited.Luckily,it didn't take the full hour(service was a little slow due to size of the crowd of patrons, but that was to be expected).Our waitress brought out all 4 orders and the fish was crispy and hot(only downside was the fries didn't match the quality of the fish,oh well) and good coleslaw and warm dinner role(with cinnamon butter as an alternative,included. The fish was awesome, some of the best I've had,and needless to say I ate all of it.We also noticed the $price, too,$11.95,very,very reasonable for the Dells area.We now have another great option close by.It was a nice & clean place,and if the rest of the menu is as good as the Fish fry, we'll definitely be back.Again only reason it's not 5 stars was the fries and tougher time getting additional drinks. Stay away from the Dells prices and long long waits,drive a few minutes away to Lyndon Station, it's we'll worth it,and less expensive.

Came in after having a great experience a year ago! Food was great, service was good but the locals…read moreare absolutely rude! We are Mexican & the World Cup game was on- my husband & I were sitting in the back watching the game and a local had racist comments about Hispanics. We decided to walk out as this local began swearing at my husband! Will never be back- be careful coming here- you might get harassed by locals & need to leave as they are swearing at you.

Excellent food, lively environment! Perfect for a Friday or Saturday night out! Really cool small…read moretown vibe without feeling like you don't fit in, bartender was attentive and had a great personality! 10/10

This place was super fun and YES the burger was amazing! We also had drinks and the garlic…read moreParmesan chicken wings which were the special on Mondays. Our bartender was helpful and easy going. She joked around with us which we appreciate. We ordered the Bro burger along with the wings and fries to split and she split it all for us so we each had our own basket of food. That was going above and beyond in my opinion. This place had a fun relaxed atmosphere along with darts and pool which we played both. After 10pm pool and darts are free and pizzas are half price. If we were in town longer we would definitely go back!

Had to check out Brothers on Oak since they earned a spot in the Beef Council's best burger in WI…read morecontest 2025. The place is a bar, yes, but it has a warm welcoming feeling and is very family friendly. Our server scored a 10 on the happy scale and was attentive & accurate. We both ordered the October burger special named The French Connection. Nicely cooked burger with loads of caramelized onions and melty cheese. It was served with a cup of French onion soup, which worked as a delicious dip for the burger. Yum. Can't wait to see what new burger they come up with next month!

Hidden gem frequented by locals and known for fantastic burgers. No question about it. Greeted by…read morefriendly bar maid and told the burger basket special (Thursdays) was $10. We placed our order and watched as the cook brought out fresh beef and made hand patties about an 1" thick. They were cooked perfectly - slow and through - and brought to the table juicy. No blood, no pink, just medium with clear juices. We both ordered beer fries. Order was modest in size, but that didn't matter because the burger was huge. Loved the slice of raw onion and pickles. Bar itself is beautiful hard woods with all kinds of character. We went about 11:30A, by noon every seat was taken by locals. Clearly a favorite. Service was fast, friendly and talkative, which we like. Highly recommend without any reservations. Can't wait to return. Place has lots of character and a great cook.

Stopped in here this morning for a bloody with my sister. Super cool, laid back energy. A dive bar…read morewith a chill vibe. Melissa was awesome and made a solid bloody for us. Clean, relaxing, good spot. Highly recommend!

We stopped there for dinner when up that way attending the Driftless Music Festival. Our first…read morenight up and after the drive and unpacking into our Air BnB I didn't feel like cooking. The food was delicious and the beers pretty fun! Service was wonderful too. Friendly staff and a cool gift shop to get swag and to go beers. We built our own six packs to enjoy at home. I will definitely be back next year!

Had the burger, was very disappointed. The only good quality was the pretzel bun. The burger patty…read morewas very dry, and it tasted like the cook spilled the salt shaker on one half of it, with the other half not getting any seasoning whatsoever. Fries were meh. Service was not great, as I was not once asked how my meal was or how I was enjoying the beer. Nor was I asked if I wanted anything else or another beer, but instead just handed my bill. Which I then had to wait to pay because the bartenders were gossiping about someone instead of attending to the customers (there were only four customers at this point in the afternoon). I did enjoy the beer though, quite a tasty fruit sour. Also, I did enjoy the decor and building style. Overall, I was disappointed as I had wanted to try HBC for a while now, but unsure if I will return.