The place is a fantastic casual restaurant. Excellent menu choices for both food and drink. In particular, I was floored by the delicious and rich brisket chili that was available the evening we were in- if I could eat it every day I would. Everything else we ate was delicious and without fault. The service was attentive as well, I can't complain there either. Absolutely will return if we have the opportunity. read more

Ya'll, what in the world are you thinking if you still haven't visited Driftless Glen Distillery? We took a full on 3.5 hour drive from Chicago and I can't begin to explain how glad I am that we did. This place is definitely a bucket list type experience. From the amazing hospitality and service to the delicious food, it really doesn't get any much better than that. A group of us decided to take the 20$ tour, and that included a tour of the distillery along with not 1 or 2 but 6 different tastings of vodka, bourbon, whiskey, moonshine and much more. The food was absolutely mouthwatering delicious. We ordered two appetizers (chili con queso and stuffed peppers) and a bunch of different main dishes and I can't think of anything to critique or complain about. The portions are rather large, so most of us ended up taking the rest home. We also ordered several cocktails but the most interesting and one of the best cocktails I've had was the marshmallow and chocolate moonshine martini type drink. It even has chocolate drizzle! Trust me, it might sound nauseating but it is beyond delicious. I had two myself! The service was also excellent. Our waiter was very patient with us (being half drunk) and even ended up splitting the checks for us so we aren't all running around trying to Venmo each other. That was much appreciated. I highly recommend this place! Do not miss out on this dining experience. read more

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We love visiting and always get a bottle to take home on our yearly trip. Drinks are always good! This was the first visit we got food and I highly recommend! We got some snacks because it was midday. Their flatbread ma are very delicious and the salads are fresh and light. We love visiting once a year for our anniversary. They have a pretty nice patio as well if you want to enjoy the summer or fall weather. read more

My husband and I stopped here for dinner on a whim, after searching for nearby restaurants. We live about 30 minutes away from Baraboo, but weren't very familiar with its restaurants. Everything we experienced here was great. The service, food, and atmosphere. Definitely will be our new go-to date spot! read more

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What a great place for a date night! First off, they have homemade hand sanitizer on each table. Great idea! I didn't have to worry about running to the restroom every time I touched my chair or table. The wait staff were wearing masks, and so I felt safer eating there during this whole pandemic craziness. After you're seated, you are given a freaking amazing balsamic, an olive oil and warm rolls to nibble on. They sell balsamics and oils in the store area, which I highly recommend. They were both fantastic. We both ordered a flight sampler of their spirits. You get a choice of 3. My favorite was the s'mores flavored one. So smooth. My husband's favorite was the 51. The food was GREAT - order the walleye dinner, you won't be disappointed. The fish looked huge, but it was so light, I almost ate the entire thing. My husband devoured his burger and said it was delicious. The potato salad tasted like deviled eggs with a tiny bit of spice - so good! We weren't incredibly stuffed after our meal and so we ordered the sea salted caramel brownie with ice cream. It went well with the s'mores martini. Both were delicious. If I'm in the area again, I will definitely be back. read more

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What an exceptional evening! One I won't forget (even thought I probably drank too much)! Delicious food and expertly made cocktails but what was a true differentiator was the level of service. The food was tasty and perfectly cooked - and it's a v safe choice if you have friend or family w less adventurous but palettes - there's something for everyone. And healthy choices too - nothing deep fried. Cocktails varied from the classics to more unusual and they also have some great beer. Well worth touring and seeing the beautiful stills and barrels, and taking a bottle home as well! read more

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We had a party of 8 for 6:00pm and we showed up early and they still sat us. We originally thought we were getting a regular table but they sat us in a separate room which we didn't mind at all just didn't expect. Service was terrific and fast everyone was so welcoming our server destiny was amazing and being our first time here coming from Illinois we really appreciated the service we got. Food was amazing definitely recommend the ribeye and roasted chicken. I would definitely come back read more

The food is outstanding here. Layers of flavor upon flavor. I'm usually not a salad person but something about grilled chicken and pear salad was calling me. The textures mixed with sweet, savory, acidic was surely a culinary journey. Highly recommend the corn cakes (a meal in and of themselves) and shrimp tacos. The pinsas crust was the perfect crisp with wonderful flavors on top. read more

Driftless Glen Restaurant - Margherita Pinsas - New American Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

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This place seems very cool as far as design, perfect location, water stream along the train tracks if outside , but service, drinks, and food were least desirable. We went at 2:30 on a Friday afternoon, not usually a busy time for the restaurant business yet the bar staff was short and not interested in answering any questions about the drinks or food offered. I will follow up after another try, hopefully it was an off day?! read more

TL:DR - Beautiful venue and great patio that runs along the river. The food and cocktails were really just meh. Not great but not bad in any way either. So this place is open and you can dine in. We ate here and my partner got a cocktail, but it was all just really meh. I will say the venue is gorgeous and I highly recommend the patio seating as it runs along and right up to the Baraboo river. But we ordered the elk burgers, jerk chicken pasta, and the raspberry mojito. And I really don't know how to describe it other than meh. The elk burgers were fine. The ciabatta bread was a little more crunchy than I like, but not egregious. The burger it self was thin, but it's an appetizer, so I guess that's ok. But it just tasted like a normal burger, if I hadn't read it was elk, I wouldn't have guessed. The pasta was fine also. The portion itself is HUGE, and it was relatively chicken heavy, could have been better balanced in terms of ingredients. But the flavor was also just meh, the flavor was somewhat watered down, maybe too much milk/cream? The cocktail was also ok, you tasted the gin way more than anything else. But the gin was smooth and high quality, but with a cocktail you typically are looking for other flavors. Like a mint, lime, and raspberry in a raspberry mojito. Service was also fine. Not overly annoying nor overly lax. There seriously isn't anything wrong with this place, it's just I had better food on this trip from a bar that microwaved most of its food. read more

Driftless Glen Restaurant - Patio seating next to the Baraboo river. - New American Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

This is one of the best restaurants meals I've ever had. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because the hostess argued with my wife about what she registered under. Also it was a bit pricey. read more

I don't drink a lot but I love a good drink, straight or mixed. Favorite is straight Bourbon or a good scotch. Anyway ordered the sample of spirits, 8 shots of their locally distilled product. All tasted like paint thinner and medicine. I have no idea how they made a business out of that swill. Ran out of there upset I spent $20. Maybe enough tourists are passing through that they can scam $20 out of them (nice building and in door county). I don't recommend stopping, unless your striping furniture or feeling sick. read more

Great ambiance, service and food. Right off the Baraboo River and enjoyed an outdoor table for dinner.

So I've eaten here before, and Ive been very happy. I was dining alone recently and just wanted something simple, no need for steak pasta etc. Just a drink and sandwhich. i ordered the Driftless burger. Good lord what a fail. Not what I expected from a really nice restaurant. The burger sitting in the hooper at the local gas station would have been better. So the menu lists all the condiments including mustard etc. I guess they don't like the "LOOK" of catsup and mustard at the bar... so, you pre order it... well the thing came so loaded with goop, it wasnt possible to eat without making a mess. The burger was a wet sloppy rag almost instantly. How does "THAT LOOK?" The burger was ordered medium rare. What came was a grey, flat, flavorless disc on a bun. Dry? Dear Lord! This appeared to be a frozen patty, off the food supply truck. Thawed, warmed, and slapped on a bun with about a pint of goop. Very possibly the worst burger Ive ever been served at a restaurant. Below DG standards! I ordered the red potatoes as a side. So between two cocktails, one beer, and a lousty burger- I spent about 50 bucks. The barely seasoned "side" of red potatoes would have fit in a child's palm. Come on, potatoes are cheap... They did get the pepperjack cheese right, on my burger. The rye -" Not an Old Fashioneds" were spectacular. But come on. A guy orders a stiff drink and a burger at a distillery, you expect a solid bar burger. Do better! read more

Very pleasant surprise today. Very modern and bright place to dine with a river view. The menu has a lot of variety and the dishes are top notch. Pot roast with root vegetables and mashed potatoes was fantastic as was the BBQ chicken avocado sandwich. Killer vodka strawberry drink and the whiskey tasting is always fun. Service was crisp and polite. read more

Driftless Glen Restaurant - Delicious whiskey and brandy (also great food!) - New American Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

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great food and great service. the pork chops were outstanding. the kids pasta was an adult size. and the tuna salad had lots of seared tuna!

Great place! From the decor / ambiance to the drinks and food 5 stars all around! My husband and I love old fashioneds and these were the best ones we've had around the state! Purchased a bottle of the bourbon it was so great. Shrimp scampi and jambalaya are to die for! read more

Driftless Glen Restaurant - Blackberry old fashioned - New American Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

In Baraboo for work and was recommended this place. Great cocktail menu showcasing their various spirits. My favorite was the maple old fashioned. Open airy space that overlooks the Baraboo River, a little chilly right now to sit outside, but they have lots of windows with a view of the river. I actually came here 2 nights in a row! Their wings were great and seasoned well and the desserts were fantastic! I recommend the Brownie or the cheesecake, come with their bourbon caramelsauce and it has the perfect saltiness to it that doesn't make it coyingly sweet. Servers were great and the owner even recognized me and asked if I was enjoying everything. I definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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Wonderful place, great location,great staff well run! The drinks are perfect this place is well worth the drive from our home in Middleton,Wi. not to far from the state park either such a great spot ! Not sure if I love the brandy or the whiskey more, better try both! read more

Our party of six sat outside in the shade by the river for a beautiful evening meal. All four cocktails were delicious and refreshing. (Whiskey Wednesday $8 whiskey cocktails) Caprice salad was fantastic, the seared tuna, even the kids spaghetti had really lovely marinara. Servers were attentive, knowledgeable and accommodating. read more

Amazing. Loved the vibe and the drinks were Amazon too. Try their bloody Mary's! They infuse the vodka.

The food here is amazing! I had the pan seared chicken and it was lovely! My husband had the ahi tuna salad and half way through our meal we switched so we could both try each dish. We also had grandchildren with us who both had the spaghetti and meatballs and loved them! It is a ways from the dells but well worth the drive. The service was wonderful too! We will definitely be back when we are in the area again. read more

Great food, service & location...prices more like big city but quality matches. Ahi Tuna Salad read more

We came back to a wonderful experience! Food was delicious Caesar Salad was one of the best I ever had. No kids standing around. Waitresses and cooks working hard to serve this packed restaurant. Ambiance was beautiful being on the water with outdoor seating and cool air conditioning on a hot day. Lots of selections and you can even walk away with some apparel. read more

Great food and service. Make a reservation for diner is the best plan. Been stopping here for years, working our way through the menu, and always satisfied. Lobster bisque, lobster roll, burgers, yum read more

Driftless Glen Restaurant - Rye Demi Tenderloin Pasta - New American Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

A friend got a Groupon for her husbands birthday for a distillery tour for 4. We have been on a lot of tours and tastings before but this ranks at the very top. Old fashions were on special so we were encouraged to grab a drink to bring along. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and funny. The tour was intimate and personalized, it almost felt like a behind the scenes tour of the distillery. It lasted about 30 minutes with a 15 minute tasting at the end. The tasting was great. You got to choose 5 spirits to try. Each of us got a little something different but all were delicious. At the end of the tour we had lunch at their restaurant in site. I had the pulled pork Sandwhich and the rest of my group had the bourbon burger. It was all super delicious. I would love to go back and try more menu items. I would definitely recommend the tour, bar, and restaurant! read more

Just stopped in for a cocktail, but the place looks great, has an interesting menu and very friendly service.

Great location, friendly staff and phenomenal drinks. The food is only so-so and follows the annoying trend of spicy for zero reason. I wish chefs would learn to cook so that people could taste food instead of only the pepper. read more

Ambience was great, nice place. The food was amazing! I had the panko crusted cod sandwich with cauliflower mash and it was everything I hoped for and more. Service was eh. I sat at the bar and the barstaff just wasn't super friendly. My bartender did his job but that was about it. No friendly banter or joking around, very straight to the point. I didnt enjoy any beverages as I am the driver, I would have liked to! I would recommend this place for food, absolutely. read more

Food was ok. Service was slow. Restaurant not big. Not a big food selection. Might try again maybe not

We make a point to go to Driftless Glen whenever we are visiting the area and have been since they opened the restaurant in 2015. Make sure you take the distillery tour to fully appreciate this family business. The gift shop is in the restaurant so tastings, dining, and shopping are a one stop deal. Whether you sit at the bar and just want a snack or are ready for a full meal, you'll love their thoughtfully crafted selections. Cocktails are awesome and original. Treat yourself! read more

Great food, interesting cocktails, great service. We have been there three times and have never been disappointed.

I can't say enough great things about this place, whether it be the great food, the great bourbons or the apparel (aka the SWAG). Regarding the food and drinks we have been coming here for years from Chicago and is regularly our first stop we make in town to eat and have a cocktails. I will always get the steak special and my wife is a loyal fan of their maple old fashions. I really like all their Rye whiskeys also and I don't think they get enough street cred for how good they are. I am happy their Rye whiskeys have liquor distribution in Chicago as it's my preferred spirit to use when making my home made old fashions. They also have great apparel, I'm wearing one of their quarter zips as I type this and have my whole family decked out in Driftless Glen gear. Nothing says loyal fan like putting your 10 year old in distillery gear and sending her off to Catholic grade school. Lastly I wanted to give a staff shoutout to Scottie. Our last trip in this weekend was...epic. We stopped in for a couple of drinks after a full Dells Day and went outside to enjoy them, well a storm blew in where I half expected to see Noah's actual Ark floating down the Baraboo River. Scottie noticed our plight and amazingly put us up in their tasting boardroom to finish our drinks and get out of the monsoon. Customer service A+++ and nothing short of amazing that just solidifies my loyalty. Well done Driftless Glen. read more

The food was fantastic. Sandwiches were stuffed with meat and cheese and had fantastic flavor. The drinks were amazing! Some concoctions are only available here and they make truly wonderful old fashioned (again unique but OMG good). read more

Benjamin was a fanatic tour guide! Not only super knowledgeable, but also cracked jokes and explained things in a way that everyone could understand. Very enjoyable experience! Great job Benjamin, keep it up! read more

Driftless Glen is absolutely fantastic! The food is amazing. I recommend the Heirloom Tomato and Steak Salad. The steak was cooked to perfection and so tender! My sister got the Driftless Burger and she said it was fantastic and had the perfect toppings. The Pulled Pork sandwich tasted delicious and fresh. The service is phenomenal. I was with a party of eight and out food was out in about 10 minutes or less! Our waitress was so nice and polite. The atmosphere is great. The noice level is average. It was not super crowded around 12:30. I also recommend sampling some of their bourbon. The Naraha Bourbon was so smooth! I totally recommend. read more

Driftless Glen Restaurant - Driftless Burger with blue cheese and cauliflower mashed potatoes. So delicious! - New American Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

The heirloom tomato and steak salad was mostly big chunks of tomatoes and not even heirloom very little Arugula. This was the worst and most expensive salad I've ever had. read more

My husband and came here on our first night in Wisconsin. I have to say the food was excellent. My husband had the pork shank with a glaze with cauliflower , vegetables . I had PASTA ALLA VODKA, which was very very good with Wisconsin cheese. I would highly recommend this restaurant . They require reservations but call and if not busy you can get in with no issues. This restaurant is of a higher class establishment but not required to dress up. Casual will be acceptable. read more

Love this place. We went here to celebrate my birthday. The craft cocktails are outstanding. The bourbon blackberry old fashioned was outstanding. In terms of food... the salads are huge and we're booted by the three people in our party who ordered them. I had the fish and it was decent. The nachos were OK. But the deserts were evilly delicious. The peanut butter moose was especially evil. The gift shop is pretty alluring and you'd be hard press without buying one of their libations or custom products like the blackberry balsamic. It's true that Driftless Glenn is sort of a destination joint. But it's also a welcome place with great ambiance right on the Baraboo River. It's worth checking out if you find yourself in Baraboo or are thinking about a little detour or road trip. read more

Driftless Glen Restaurant - Walleye - New American Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

I did a search and found this place It was an unexpected surprise. I only write reviews if the food is good. This place didn't disappoint Great view, lovely atmosphere, good food Had a relaxing lunch with martini specials on Thursday for lunch. Scallop mango salad was amazing. Some prices can be high, yet there are cheaper items too. I recommend it and will go back. read more

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