12/8/2024…read more To the owners of the Pioneer Grill and Saloon: There are numerous benefits to living in a smaller community. We can be connected to our neighbors, engaged in local events and genuinely help those that are hurting or in a tragic season of life. On the other hand, a side effect of being a part of a smaller city is that word travels fast-extremely fast. During the afternoon of Wednesday, November 27th, a group of CNAs went out to enjoy some much-needed relaxation, beverages and food. They chose the Pioneer in Menomonie to engage in their time of relaxation. The group consisted of two travel CNAs from the south, and one from Nebraska. The women played some music and kept to themselves, for their well-deserved down time. Early on, an unruly female patron decided to come up to them loudly, making disparaging comments regarding their ethnicity and race. Because this was in the afternoon, and not a typical packed bar during the night, these comments were heard by your employees. The comments made were pertaining to the type of music the CNAs had chosen to play in reference to their race. Because the behavior was not addressed by your employees, the situation then escalated. The female patron at this point decided to spit in the face of the CNA from Nebraska. I'm not a fool and I understand racism does, sadly still exist. What is foolish is that your employees should be trained to address such behavior (instead of ignoring it), to quell it to the point of stopping it or to ask the obnoxious patron to leave the establishment because "The Pioneer does not tolerate racism." None of this was done this past Wednesday, therefore, you have now upset new customers, and this story is making its rounds in our small community. The travel CNAs are the ONLY reason our local care facilities can operate in Menomonie. We cannot attract local help to even remotely staff them. These women and men are thousands of miles away from their loved ones for months on end, missing holidays and important milestones with their families to take care of our loved ones. They perform back breaking labor, completing tasks for those who can no longer care for themselves. To put it plainly, these CNAs are angels on earth. To say I am embarrassed and ashamed of the treatment they received at the Pioneer Grill and Saloon, would be an understatement. I cannot remedy a disgusting incident that took place in the past, but I can have a hand in advocating how they need to be treated in the future. Regardless of skin color, we all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Therefore, I am asking for a full apology to all three women, and that their charges for their drinks and food be reimbursed. If these two small asks are not honored quickly, I can only logically conclude that the Pioneer feels they did nothing wrong by ignoring this hostile, repulsive situation that took place, and that the CNAs experience needs to be shared far and wide so that others do not patronize this establishment. Afterall, we all have different skin tones in this wonderful, small community, which is part of what makes Menomonie a great place to live. And that means any of us could be the next person accosted in your business if this behavior is allowed to continue. Please make the right decision.

This place it Horrible. we stopped in to grab a burger and fries the meat tasted spoiled and the…read morefried were doubled deep fried the was so greasy you couldn't eat them. When we told the bar tender how bad it was he just looked at us and handed us the bill. My husband paid but they will NEVER get another penny from us. If I could give a -1 I would

Food was 10 out of 10. Service was fantastic. A true supper…read moreclub experience. We can't wait to come again and enjoy the ambiance.

Always good food and drinks. Great place to spend a few hours either inside or on the patio. The…read morestaff is always friendly and well trained

Good food and good variety on the menu. Great service and friendly. Small town dive bar that feels…read moresafe and welcoming.

we stopped on Friday night and the fish fry was exceptional. Two generous pieces with a tasty,…read morecrisp, beer batter. It's worth the stop, even if you feel very obvious as an outsider. Mashed potatoes were homemade. They were out of popover rolls but they looked amazing. a great little place to stop

We went in with clients for a couple drinks and appetizers. The owners and staff are always so…read more warm & welcoming. We loved the atmosphere and the appetizers were delicious!! We will definitely be back!! Very neat and clean too.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Awesome service. We recommend this place! If you know you are going…read more- call ahead for a reservation. We were lucky to get a table. Definitely worth a trip to Colfax.

Great stop. We went to watch a flag football game at Stout and stumbled on the Den. Nelson was…read moreexceptionally and just plain fun.

Best bar in the area! Cheap, strong drinks! We love the owner, Katie and bartender Kaleb!!!read more

Very good hometown bar and grill. Great menu. Often trying new things. Friendly and knowledgeable…read morestaff. And in the summer they have a great outdoor area. I highly recommend

If for some reason, you find yourself in the town of Boyceville and in dire need of food, the only…read moreplace worthy of stopping is Buck Shots. Why? It's the epitome of a Wisconsin small town bar and if you ever want to watch any Wisconsin sports game, you can come here to find a packed house with your fellow Wisconsin brethren. They offer a wide variety of your typical bar fare food and because it's in WI--a tap of Spotted Cow (music to this Minnesotan's ears). This is probably the classiest establishment in town (and I use that word liberally, we are talking about a bar, yes?) and they do fry up some mean cheese curds. This bar has had a few names over the years, but it's always been near and dear in any Boycevillian's heart. After any football game, basketball game, or heck for me, the night of graduation, this is the only bar worth going to in this sleepy town.

We stopped in with our son and a couple friends when we came to visit him for the day at college…read more It was a couple hours after the Stout football game so the rush was just starting to clear out. We didn't really know what to expect but thought we'd give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised in the quality of the food. We all got burgers and fries except for one of us who chose the healthy option and selected coleslaw, which was also very tasty. My personal selection was the Hangover burger which was delicious. Service was also very good. Olivia was very attentive to our needs and even helped clear up a mix-up at the end when we ordered a dessert to go. Thanks Olivia! If I had any complaints, it would be the inconsistent quality of the ketchup. There were 7 of us at our table and we ran out of ketchup. We ended up using the ketchup bottles from a few tables around us and some of them were just downright foul tasting. I'm not sure what the issue is here, but definitely room for improvement. This was our first time at the Stout Ale House. I'd be willing to try it again to see if the experience stays consistent.

I've never had a worse experience with a horrible manager…read more Our group of 6 arrived and we have a 2 year old daughter and 5 year old autistic son who will only eat McDonald's chicken nuggets and fries. We brought a small bag of McDonald's in with us and after we'd been seated the manager stormed up to our table saying "we're a restaurant. You can't have outside food. You need to leave." In shock but understanding we said "we understand but our son only eats McNuggets and we're going to order." She angrily says "you need to leave. Go eat in your car". All 4 adults stood there dumbfounded and said "I'm sorry?" And again she barks "I'm not asking. I'm telling. You have to leave". We had every intention of ordering food and drinks and only needed our son to eat something. I get if you need outside food to be left outside but I've never been so aggressively approached and yelled at without giving a chance to agree to leave before being told to eat in my car and get out Never again at this place.

I've been coming here for 50 years. Best damn bar in the Midwest. I miss the live acts, but the…read moreambience remains.

A comfortable established tavern to sit or stand around…read more Framed legend Band & singer preformers grace the walls, telling a story of the music and past showmanship that entertained drinker's and jazz fans through the many years of this stand alone eclectic establishment.

The food was amazing. I had a daily special which was wonderful. I had a mashed potato and gravy…read moreburger. that was the first time I went. I have been back and have had cheeseburger and fries. The meat is from a local supplier and the owner is big about trying to get as much from small and local businesses. The owner was warm, nice and friendly. It is worth the drive and I think the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Leesa C

I did a Super Club tour of northern Wisconsin visiting a different restaurant each night. After a…read moreweek of eating at legendary places, it was clear to me that the Wilson Creek Inn was the best of the bunch. I highly recommend it! The building is classic Wisconsin wood finished but with a modern feel to it. The interior space is clean and very inviting. The wood work is intricate. They have several dining areas, plus an upstairs space for private parties and a nice bar area to begin and end your visit. I loved all the food on both visits. On Friday they offer surf & turf. It includes a 6 ounce wagyu steak and three large grilled shrimp. The wagyu beef is sourced locally. It was all delicious. The cocktails and wine are at a higher level than other Super Clubs. The service was top notch. The owners, Jim and Kim are super friendly. Everything about Wilson Creek is exemplary. Try it some night for dinner!

Parking lot was full, always a great sign!! Was expecting a wait, but was seated right away!…read moreWaitress was very personable and attentive, took my order and the food came very quickly and was prepared very well and tasted great!! Inside restaurant was very clean and had a number of interesting decor to look at!! I Definitely will be back!