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East Side Club

3.3 (32 reviews)
Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Pina Colada
PJ C.

For a place that calls itself a Tiki Bar it is pretty disappointing. We strolled over a week or so ago since it is one of the few places that is open during Covid given it is outdoors. The lawn and setting are great but I came for the tiki drinks. The worker I encountered really had no idea what a tiki drink is - she said they had margaritas and mojitos (not tiki drinks). I asked about a Mai Tai and she seemed clueless. She eventually remembered they had pina colada mix so that is what I had which was fine. I had only been here one other time, last August, and I recall them having a posted list of tiki drinks. Not sure where that went. On top of the lack of tiki drinks none of the staff wore masks which was rare for any type of food/drink place that I have encountered since reopening in late May. Next time I will make my own tiki drink and hang out next door at Olbrich park for the view!

Unknown tropical drink on the water
Lindsay K.

I came to the outdoor tiki bar once it opened, and was really excited to enjoy some outdoor weather and take in the view. It quite literally feels like you're just sitting in someone's backyards. There are a few sporadic tables, and random chairs all over the place so you can just grab what you need and set up where you like in the grass. I loved the very chill, non-fancy nature of it all and it really works for any group. I started with two and our group grew to about 12, and it was an easy adjustment... just find a random chair. There were plenty of chairs. The setting and atmosphere bumped to the three star rating. As for the bar itself... less great. Somewhere between a 2 and a 3 probably. I really wanted to feel like I was at a tropical tiki bar, and since there was no menu, I told the bartender I wanted something tropical and tiki-like but not too sweet. I watched him make the drink, and there was hardly any alcohol in it whatsoever. It tasted like pure juice. I did not bother going for another drink and just enjoyed the lake view. I would not be averse to going back, but would definitely stick to non-tropical beer (although the beer menu was also very basic and underwhelming). I think they were also making burgers and such on an outdoor grill. If you're coming for the drinks, maybe head elsewhere but I still recommend the place for its casual atmosphere but beautiful views.

Capital view!
Vicki A.

Went on Thursday prior to Great Midwest Beer Fest for beer and featured band. Location is great on lake. Plenty of seats and can bring chair. The beer I came for was "on deck" so no go. No prices posted but paid $7/tap. Band was just ok but no cover. Would go back if good band.

Cute!
Ari W.

This review is pretty much just for the outdoor area of the East Side Club. The lawn in back, the Tiki Bar, etc. What a fun place! Right on the lake - typically a bit cooler and breezier than other parts of town during the very hot months. I played in a Kubb League here for a couple summers and it was always a great setting and very accommodating for all of us. The service, be it at the inside bar or the Tiki, is always friendly and usually pretty quick. The huge lawn offers plenty of space to spread out. There are lots of tables and chairs as well so you can usually always find a comfy spot to sit. I definitely recommend checking this place out. It's great to sit and relax and watch the sun go down on the lake.

Great lake view from inside the restaurant
Kim C.

HMI, I am glad I found my favorite fried southern catfish and I don't have to wait for the once a year I see your stand at the Willy Street Fair, to get it! Went here tonight, for the first time for Friday fish. We got here early, as we didn't want to get caught up with the bar scene or live music. Setted at a table by the window, looking out onto the lake was beautiful after a long week. Host sat us with water, menus and waitress had our order in minutes, with warm dinner roll and coleslaw to follow. Both the hubs and I ordered fried catfish him with potatoes and me with okra, then we shared hush puppies. Hot, fresh, and mouth watering! We are already planning our next visit, as I was too full for dessert

Beautiful day with food, drinks. Music and camaraderie while supporting the River Food Pantry.

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This venue has the best views of the lake bar none. Everything else is questionable at best.

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Love going to fish fry, tiki bar and sunset series. They have really improved over the years, and it is a great experience.

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Sunset at the tiki bar is as good as it gets besides the Union!

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Tiki bar is lackluster, but 5-stars for the heaping pile of trash pouring from the overflowing dumpsters.

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Madison Local Motive

Madison Local Motive

4.5(13 reviews)
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This place is super cute! With one bartender and craft cocktails, you might wait a bit for your…read moredrink, but it is worth it. The location is perfect for Kohl Center events, It's really comfortable and nicely decorated.

After dining next door, we wanted to have a night cap nearby and Madison Local Motive, which is a…read moretrain car turned bar, was highly recommended, so we popped over. The space is two cars, with one set up as a full-time bar, and the other a mixed space that was a dance club on the night we visited. The bar car was super cute and quaint, but also tight and cramped, especially with a crowd. The car is set up with a single person bar towards the back, and lounge seating along one side leaving small space for folks to walk and wait for the bar. The other car had the bar up front and the dance floor and seating in the back. This car had a cover, so we just did cocktails and lounged a bit in the bar car. The single bartender, while he was friendly and made a good cocktail, created a backlog of folks waiting for drinks. We waited 10 minutes in a single file line for our cocktails. I went with the espresso martini, and my pal got an old fashioned. Both tasty, but the glassware was wayyyyy too small. The line never cleared, so we did one and done unfortunately. The concept is great, but execution is lacking. I know there is limited space, but the current layout and function is not the greatest, especially on the cocktail car side of things. Overall, it was cool to experience and now we can say we have done it.

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The Commodore - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Lounge next to banquet rooms

The Commodore - A Bartolotta Restaurant

3.6(51 reviews)
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Tonight we enjoyed the Commodore Cares Friday Night Fish Fry. This evening the chosen charity was…read moreThe Food Pantry of Waukesha County. $3 of each dinner was donated here, which I really appreciate. Other evenings throughout Lent will support different organizations. For $30 we enjoyed a wide-ranging buffet which included clam chowder, salad, potato pancakes, fish tenders, small red potatoes, pearl carrots, and a variety of desserts. We took our time and enjoyed each course, and also the ability to have easy conversations in a nicely quiet room. The Old Fashioned drinks were done well, and the entire evening was very nice. The fish buffet was held upstairs with a beautiful view of Nagawicka Lake. The tables are spaced apart nicely and the service was attentive. There is an elevator for those who need accessibility, as well as restrooms that are spacious for wheelchair access. There is plenty of parking.

While the location and ambiance of your restaurant remain undeniably beautiful, I regret to say…read morethat the overall experience fell far short of the standard one would expect at your price point, particularly for a dish presented as a signature item. We ordered the Beef Wellington for two, priced at $180. Unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing renditions I have ever been served in an upscale establishment: * The beef fillet was cooked well-done throughout, with no trace of the requested (and customary) medium-rare centre. * The mushroom duxelles layer was wet and under-seasoned. * The puff pastry was completely soggy on the bottom and lacked any crispness; it essentially acted only as a vehicle to soak up excess sauce rather than providing texture and structure. * Overall presentation and execution made the dish feel more like a reheated, mass-produced item than a freshly prepared, premium offering.

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