Great food at Flat Iron Tap - I don't even think you can call it "bar food" honestly despite it being mostly sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. The burgers are legit, the chicken is cooked perfectly, and the appetizer menu is very unique. The other thing that stands out at this bar is the service. Mark put together a great staff, and you'll get great service no matter who waits on you (shout out to Peyton). It's a smaller spot, that reminds me of the small neighborhood bars around Chicago. You can't go wrong with any of the food on the menu, I love the smoked chicken wings (the homemade blue cheese dressing is the best I've ever had). They should consider selling this at a commercial level. I don't give a lot of "bars" 5 stars reviews, but Flat Iron Tap deserves it. read more

Flat Iron Tap - The Mockingbird - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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I walk in to sit at the bar for lunch and there are not many empty seats so I see the bartender and ask if the seat at the end of the bar is available. She says sit down and moves a pair of gloves that belong to the woman next to me. So I sit down and get ready to order when, the woman next to me taps me on the shoulder and says she's saving the seat for someone who will be here soon so I'll have to get up... The bartender looks at her, then looks and me and shrugs her shoulders... Glad I didn't pay the meter before I sat down. I didn't know you could group up and reserve seats at the bar before your party is there. My bad. Now I know. I should have made reservations... for the bar stool... I thought I was becoming a regular. I'll have to seriously think again. That really felt pretty weak. Super disappointing. read more

Wonderful service! Our fam of 5 sat outside. We ordered: Kurt-tastrophe burger, the crispy fried cheese curds with I believe was homemade ranch , Wisconiner burger, pulled pork sandwich, and I got the Townie (lamb and beef meatball sub). Allll choices were tasty. Small place and very popular. read more

Don't let the small location scare you away or you will definitely miss out we almost did. We all got burgers and a Blt and the burgers were the best I have had anywhere! The freshness and flavor were so perfect I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere in the area. I also have to mention the gentleman bussing tables was so quick and so polite. read more

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Great food, great vibe. Locally sourced ingredients. Definitely recommend. Small but mighty.

Visited Flat Iron Tap on the Saturday of 4th of July weekend. As expected, the area was packed and the restaurant was busy. The place has a cozy, casual atmosphere; kinda reminds me of a biker bar. That said, seating is tight. There are only two tables that can accommodate a group of six, which was a bit disappointing given how busy Lake Geneva gets. Larger parties should plan accordingly. The appetizers were the highlight of our visit. We ordered the cheese curds, wonton mozzarella sticks, chips & guacamole, and bleu buffalo potato skins. All were good, but the bleu buffalo potato skins really stood out to me --easily the best I've had anywhere. Great flavor, swimming amount of buffalo sauce, and not spicy. (I'd love to feel some heat). For my main dish, I went with the Flat Iron Patty Melt burger with homemade chips after hearing great things from others in my group about how good the burgers were. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed. The burger lacked seasoning and flavor, and the chips didn't do much either. Next time, I'd skip the burger and just stick to the appetizers. One bright spot of the visit was our server, Paige. She was fantastic--upbeat, personable, and attentive, even with how busy it was. She does her job well. Overall, Flat Iron Tap is a fun little spot with great apps, a unique bar vibe, and excellent service. Just be aware of the limited seating, and maybe don't go just for the burgers. read more

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I cannot believe that after years of coming to Lake Geneva I missed that adored by the locals hidden gem! If you love the local Wisconsin dishes made from the quality ingredients and the welcoming vibe, you are at the right place! My Pinn Oak Ridge Farms Ground Lamb burger with Hill Valley Dairy garlic dill white cheddar, arugula, pickled red onions & garlic aioli with a toasted pretsel bun on the side was full of flavor and absolutely amazing. My daughter's The Flat Mac with American cheese, tomato, pickles, mixed greens, and special sauce on a toasted brioche bun was excellent! Her French fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned. The bartender Mark made us delicious Yuzu Drop Martinis. His warm and professional service contributed to the overall great dinner experience . I cannot wait to come back! I highly recommend! read more

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Great neighborhood spot with elevated tavern food. We were warmly greeted by the bartender, who proactively offered samples of their rotating beers on tap when he saw us browsing the selection. I tried the deep-fried cheese curds--which came with a fantastic homemade ranch--and my brother had the burger. Both were exceptional; the burger was delicious and served with high-quality, hand-cut fries. Even on a Tuesday, the place was packed, so I imagine it's quite the hotspot during summer weekends. Highly recommend! read more

After an afternoon full of shopping the mockingbird sandwich was exactly what I needed!! Stopped here to put our name down on their list, 45 mins later we got seated! The wait wasn't too bad, we killed the time by checking out a few stores nearby! The place is small and tight! So I offered to walk our shopping bags back to our Airbnb. So glad I did!! As a table we shared the Brussels sprouts and cheese curds! The Brussels were amazing! The Korean BBQ sauce the use was great!! The cheese curds were good, but the best I've ever had!! Like I mentioned before the mockingbird sandwich was perfect. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juiced, hot and fresh! I'd skip on the season fries, unless you're a cumin lover. My friend got the BLT which was a bit disappointing for her, only 3 pieces of super thin (think Tyson) bacon, and the guacamole it comes with is def from a cup, tastes like cleaning products! She was very happy she asked for it on the side! The Hugo rose spritz was good, maybe not the best fall drink but would be a fantastic hot summer day option!! Our server Michelle was fantastic!! Truly made us feel so welcomed and taken care of!! Her charming and bubbly personality was very enchanting!! You can def tell locals love her! read more

Stopped on a Saturday around 3:30. It was a packed house, but the wait was only about 5 minutes to get a table outside. Started with the Brussels, very good! They had a little kick. I had the Italian beef and my sister had the chicken sandwich. Both were really good! A word of advice, get a side of the garlic aioli to dip your fries in, it's amazing!! Our waitress was great! I will definitely stop again next time I'm in the area. read more

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This is probably my favorite restaurant in the Lake Geneva area hands down. Their food is always fresh and they have a great selection of burgers PLUS their salads and apps are just as good. They even work with local farms, no wonder everything tastes so great! Our favorite thing we ordered was the Van Helsing burger with sweet caramelized onions and garlic aioli. Also I love the motorcycle vibe of the restaurant and it's right in the heart of downtown. Our server was so friendly and helpful--even switching out my mom's beer when she wasn't the biggest fan. Also they will cook a plain chicken breast for pups. Yes, the patio is dog friendly! read more

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As a local, and repeat customer, I can tell you this is on our list of top 5 places to go for a reliable meal. The apps and burgers are great. The Flat Iron Patty Melt and the John Daly are my favorites. Try the cauliflower appetizer! They offer a variety of beers and you can try a few with a flight. Service has always been excellent and the prices are fair. read more

Yes, Great Food and service. I visit regularly when in the area. I highly recommend the place

Went here on a Sunday afternoon. It's a tiny restaurant but it's so well decorated and the space is so thought out. Awesome atmosphere. The food was incredible. I ordered the Van Helsing for $14. Well worth the price. Arguably the best burger I've ever had. The pretzel bun was a nice touch. Staff was polite and attentive. Definitely a return trip. They were very accommodating to my dairy allergy which was wonderful. read more

Flat Iron Tap - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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what a fun place for a fish fry. service is quick and we had a big party that we split into two tables. My only wish was that they served Walleye. read more

Flat Iron Tap is one of our favorite spots in town. We love the fact that they don't use seed oils and that they have healthy options on the menu. I HIGHLY recommend their cauliflower bites as an appetizer! Just a heads up this place fills up fast on the weekends! This restaurant has a nice vibe and we've always had nice servers. read more

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Wow! Just excellent all around! I had the Jack Sparrow (salmon, potatoes) and my son had the Nashville (bbq pork sandwich with fries). This wasn't just average food done well...it was way beyond that! Also, the service was excellent. We got there just in time on a Wednesday night...5;30p. There was a line waiting by the time we left. And it's still technically off season for this area. read more

Flat Iron Tap - The Nashville. - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Wow!! I don't know where to begin! Atmosphere 10+! It's a bar and keep that in mind!! Service 10+!! Drinks again 10+!! Now the food there is no way to rate this experience!! All the meat comes from local farmers! There is nothing fresher than that! Outstanding experience!! These Californians hope to be back!! read more

Service was great!! Plain Jane Burger was mediocre. Big patty. Very dry. Loved the pickles. Greens fresh. Fries were good. read more

Flat Iron Tap - Plain Jane with Gouda...cheese stuck to the bun unfortunately - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The brief wait was worth it! Had two seats at the bar with a friendly bartender. Wonton cheese sticks were delicious. Beers were good. Wife's Shirley Temple too! Wisconsinner burger was delicious. Harvest salad was great also. The atmosphere was great. Good music attentive staff. Will come back to eat without hesitation! read more

Absolutely amazing!!!!!! Those burgers were sooooo good! The service and atmosphere was amazing. Drove up with my partner and this was the first place we ate and it was amazing!!!!!!! Thank you and you just go! Guess I should share what I ordered! I order the burger with the blue cheese sauce, medium rare and whe I say it didn't disappoint. Fabulous. The fries were fresh and fried to perfection. I also ordered the mozzarella sticks that were lightly fried and the cheese was amazing. My partner ordered a plain burger and devoured it. The beets were also amazing! I had a cider and he had an IPA. We just really enjoyed! read more

Food was over cooked! Burger was too well done. The service was good but would not recommend

Flat Iron has the best food in Lake Geneva. This tiny, "would be dive bar" has fantastic food including, Okinawa Salad (sesame crusted ahi), Stawberry Fields Salad, other salads by season, fried brussel sprouts, all different burgers, fries or chips. Their menu is varied and we can't wait to try other things but we keep ordering the above because it is so good. The place is small - silly small. They have live music on Thursdays, which is often wonderful and varied, but then it's even smaller. The kitchen where the poor slaves must cook is punishingly small. I feel for them and can't believe what they can produce in that small space. Drink prices are typical for Lake Geneva but no deal. read more

Food was awesome and service was even better. Try the Brussels sprouts - really good! My burger was cooked perfectly and the house kettle chips were really good. Great option for lunch in Lake Geneva!! read more

Stopped here once on our trip and had a great burger and salad with my wife. The seasoned fries were surprisingly good. The staff was friendly. I would have eaten here a second time on Sunday afternoon, but I got a $30 ticket after parking in what I thought was a free parking lot behind the adjoining businesses on the Main Street. I ended up stopping by Culver's on the way home to make up for the $30 charged by the greedy city of Lake Geneva. If the business owner reads this, please help do something about the outrageous parking fees in your city. Maybe a warning would have been nice instead of a ticket, or free parking during winter months on a Sunday. It cost you $60-70 in business this time, and has me looking elsewhere for our next weekend trip. read more

Survived tornadoes here. In town for a work conference on a spring weeknight, this was the best of the choices open at what seemed like a reasonable hour of 7-8pm! We sat at a two top table. The back door was open a few feet behind me. It didn't take long before tornado sirens were going off. I said to my friend as I kept noticing the service staff heading downstairs, "There are stairs to a basement right behind you and I'm not going out in this to find our hotel." So in the spirit of spending time, and what I order any time I see it on a menu (because I also buy it at the grocery and make it at home), is the Bavarian pretzel from Milwaukee Pretzel Company. It was prepared properly, crispy and salty on the outside with a soft interior. Flat Iron Tap bills itself as having Lake Geneva's best gourmet burgers. This is a scratch kitchen so be prepared for big, beefy, juicy burgers. All the types and toppings available. Service was prompt and friendly. I do wonder if we would have been asked to exit if we had not exited. Other customers weren't really leaving either as closing time approached. Flat Iron Tap stands out in my memory in Lake Geneva as much for riding out the storms that had been touching down around Lake Geneva as we were there as for its food. I would return here in the future to have another pretzel and burger in its casual, low key environment. read more

This place is fun and this drink is amazing it's called Blueberry Muffin Tini The food is good and the service is great It's a busy place so make your reservations and come in for a good time!!! read more

Flat Iron Tap - The Blueberry Muffin-tini - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

I'm a fan of the flat iron tap. Love the beer collection as well as the variety of burgers and other sandwiches. We get there maybe once every month or so. We'd get there more often except that it's so popular that the waits are too long too often. read more

I went here over the winter to see the ice sculptures in Lake Geneva. I like the fact it's off the beaten path and not touristy but still very busy nonetheless. While it is a bit cozy in there everything was fantastic from start to finish and definitely worth the wait! The cheese curds were amazing, the cheeseburger was fantastic and my vodka Lemonade and my friend's vanilla beer were both be good. The bartender was also very attentive. I will definitely back when I'm in the area. read more

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Solid menu with ample choices Friendly service Nice cocktail prices Quite loud at lunch time Further you go towards the back the hotter it gets, stifling Cool decor Seasoned fries are a dollar extra but definitely worth it! read more

Flat Iron Tap - Black bean burger Hamburger - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

This place was PACKED on a Friday night. We put our name in and had to wait about 45 minutes, but it was worth it!! It was all decked out for Halloween, which was a very fun atmosphere. 10/10 recommend trying the burgers (locally sourced), the cheese curds (a lot of cheese but so light and fluffy), and the Brussels sprouts appetizer. All were wonderful! It is rare to find a "farm to table" bar, but here we are! It's a small space and a hot spot in town, but the crowds prove how great it was. Come for good food and a lively bar ambiance! read more

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A friend was going to Lake Geneva and was asking me for dining suggestions. I was looking at my Lake Geneva bookmark and didn't notice Flat Iron Tap had a review from me!! Sooooo, here we go!! The designer had a wonderful attention to detail! I loved the creativity to showcase iron work. Very cool! We loved our dinner I wish I remembered what we ordered, BUT I did take a picture!! My husband always sighs before we eat, because he knows there will be a picture!! Bookmark this restaurant!! read more

Flat Iron Tap - Incredible! Loved the slaw! - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

My husband and I recently stopped by after seeing some great reviews on Yelp. The place has a small and cozy vibe with a really cool dark aesthetic. Even on a chilly Saturday in January, it was buzzing with people! We did have to wait about 25 minutes for a table, but that was totally fine with us (though I can only imagine how busy it gets during peak season!). Once we were seated, we kicked things off with two spotted cows and some delicious cheese curds to get our taste buds going--definitely a 10/10! My husband chose the Plane Jane, while I went for the Kurt-Astrophe. Let me tell you, the burgers are hand-packed and bursting with flavor, so be ready for some extra napkins because they are juicy and so-delicious! We really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to come back for another amazing burger. read more

Flat Iron Tap - The Kurt-Astrophe - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Had the chefs special chicken sandwich and it was amazing. Looks like a bar but with gourmet food! read more

Flat Iron Tap - Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

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Food was great, fast service. The cheese curds were delicious. I had the Bracing Brit , was cooked perfectly and my why had the phoenix chicken sandwich. Solid 4/5 stars. read more

Fantastic casual burger and bar joint in Lake Geneva! Loved the jazz duo! - Don't skip the appetizers! Some of the best softest cheese curds I've ever had especially with their house made ranch! - Brussels sprouts were perfectly crispy with thick cut bacon and tasty Korean sauce - hefty burgers with fun toppings. Such soft fresh bread! Note that the french fries are seasoned and cumin is a heavy flavor. One person in our group wasn't a fan and the server swapped out plain french fries for no charge. Our server was amazing! She brought her appetizers out super quickly because she realized how hungry our group was. She had great recommendations & we never felt rushed. Def worth the wait for a table! read more

I LOVE this place! They use all locally sourced meats, cheeses, produce (including mushrooms) and tell you EXACTLY where they are from. They list the farms/source. The smoked wings are spot on and the burgers are to die for. The staff is very friendly and attentive. This is my second time there and certainly won't be the last. read more

The food here is amazing. Super cute restaurant. Had to wait a while to get seated. We were a party of 4. Celebrating a birthday. They had 2 larger tables open but were saving it in case a larger party came in. A larger party never came in so then we were aloud to sit down. The host had to get the permission of the server she said no, but then later changed her mind. I would go back for the food. read more

This place is TINY. A bar maybe 10 tables total plus 3 outside. Very cramped. The food was decent but I think the menu is too extensive with really mostly burgers on it. Partner and I were really hungry, but with so many choices it made it hard to choose and I think we both ended up disappointed. I wanted a burger but also wanted the Brussel sprouts and the cheese curds and thanks to the price couldn't do all 3. But one burger claimed to have the cheese curds on it so I thought I could kill 2 birds with one stone. It wasn't until we ate all the Brussel sprouts and a few bites into the burger that I realized there was nothing resembling cheese curds on the burger. So either they made a mistake or they lied. Eh whatever. The food was enjoyable enough and I was ready to gtfo of there just to stop feeling servers squeeze between the bar patrons and the table patrons. The bathroom, although single occupancy, was the most spacious part of the place and kept very clean. I likely wouldn't return, but I know their success will continue with those who like the now-cookie-cutter trendy burger Gastropub vibe. read more

Did a day trip to lake Geneva this weekend and was able to stop at flat iron tap. I saw this place on tik tok and it also had stellar reviews on Yelp and I now understand why! The food was fantastic! They use all products from Wisconsin and the chicken and beef they use is all super high quality! I got an ahi tuna salad which was fantastic but their burgers looked amazing. The staff was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. It was a little slow to get our food but was also very busy so it was understandable. They don't have outdoor seating really and their inside is small so if you have a large group expect to wait. I am definitely adding this on the list of places to go back to! read more

Flat Iron Tap - Ahi tuna salad - Burgers Near Me - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin