Thank you, Yelpers, for directing us to this gem. Delicious food in huge portions, and reservations to boot. We're sure to be back the next time we're in the area. Bar at the front, and hostess and dining at the back. Fantastic ever-so-lightly-fried cheese curds (with a nice long cheese pull), with sweet lingonberry dipping sauce. Cheese curds are a must get! Poutine fries were tasty with a sweet bbq-esque meat sauce, and a hefty portion size. However those cheese curds with the more unique lingonberry sauce stole the appetizer show. (The first time we had them, we immediately had to order another round--leftovers were still tasty, though eating them fresh is by far the way to go to get the full cheese curd impact.) Cod-father ($22) has a similar very light, airy fry to the 2 huge fish sticks, and fish is super tender and well cooked--not at all overdone, which seems to be a rarity with many a fried fish. Generally the winner of the entrees we tried. Pork schnitzel ($32) was tender and had a panko breading, which was nice and crispy, and was topped with a good mushroom gravy (same gravy that's put on their panko chicken and shrimp pasta). This was served with salted green beans and an interesting baked spatzle (good, but I prefer typical spatzle that has more of a pasta texture without any crunch from baking). Panko chicken ($22) was ok, though absolutely needed the gravy for flavor. Pork schnitzel is the way to go between these 2 dishes, though if you're trying to be a touch healthier, can get the chicken with extra gravy. Jambalaya special was very spicy and a popular dish to order based on our observation of fellow, local diners, however if you've had jambalaya in any cities (much less anywhere somewhat authentic), def do yourself a favor and select an alternate dish. This was probably the worst dish we tried. Burger was huge and juicy, hubby loved it and finished every last bit. Overall, easily the best restaurant in the area. I see how it's a destination for in-state foodies. We're fortunate to have discovered it. In fact we were so thoroughly impressed with our first visit, we immediately made another reservation for the following night and brought my hubby's racing team along to spread the food joy. Good selection of beer on tap. Call for reservations. Buy a "round of coffee for the kitchen, $10" if you like the food (we did!). Just be sure to stick with American/German eats, and pass on anything that's perhaps more adventurous. read more

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We had an excellent meal at the Fork & Dagger. We sat at the bar and were greeted with a smile by our bartender. We were blown away by their extensive drink menu so it was hard to decide, but we settled on PB&J old fashioneds which were sweet but good. For dinner we shared a cheery and goat cheese salad along with the pork schnitzel. Both were delicious. As we were dining the owner introduced himself and gave us a tour of the bourbon bar downstairs. We will definitely be back to experience that and to have another great meal! read more

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Excellence is all I can say to describe this place. I've been here numerous times and the food and drinks have always been nothing short of perfect. Our server was just so attentive, sweet and knew the menu well. The drink menu is so extensive, you can't not find something! The noise was bad at one time, but I see there has been acoustic tiles added and it's made a huge difference. The restrooms were spotless! The restaurant is clean! We just discovered the bourbon bar in the basement. The ambience down there is amazing. The drinks are creative, the food is very fresh and tasty. We tried the glazed pork, cod, panko chicken, cheese curds, and a few other meals here. All excellent. This place is a gem. Sufficient parking. Great ice cream drinks, great dessert selection. It's by far one of my top 3 places to eat in the entire Sheboygan/Manitowoc/fond du Lac Area. And we've eaten at many! Highly recommend this place. read more

Fork & Dagger Ale Haus - Seafood Near Me - Kiel, Wisconsin

While we love this place for a special meal, our last visit was slightly disappointing. We ordered the soup of the day, which was an overly salted chicken and wild rice soup. But the real disappointment came with the specials we ordered. The scallop Alfredo was spaghetti noodles and tiny scallops, and the rack of lamb, while grilled well, had very little chimichurri and the huge disappointment of dried out broasted red potatoes and seasonal veggies. Some thought and attention could have been made for the side to be appetizing and at the very least seasoned for a $44 dish. We should have gotten the poutine, schnitzel and cod, rather than trying something different. Be wary of specials. read more

It was snowing out, and the supper club we were traveling to shut down early. A local recommended Fork & Dagger and told us we wouldn't be disappointed. He was spot on. The food was excellent. The drink menu and wine selection was also pleasing. We all left very satisfied. If we're back in the area, we'll be back in. Cool ambience. read more

Love this place. My friend and I from Sheboygan were doing a plant nursery run and arranged our trip to coincide with dinner at the Fork & Daggger in Kiel. We ordered off of the Monday Apps and Taps menu and shared what I believe was my first taste of alligator with their alligator bites and unique dipping sauce. We also enjoyed their house-made outstanding fried cheese curds and spcial dipping sauce. Waitress Allison was delightful, and we very much enjoyed our visit. read more

Great food! Service was excellent, good people. The atmosphere was very nice and the downstairs bourbon room is super cool with great variety. Amazing beer and bourbon selection. Might be our current favorite restaurant, definitely want to try more things on the menu. read more

The all appetizer night is all time. Everything I've tried here has been outstanding. The beer selection is great. The sauce on the cheese curds makes them stand out. You really can't go wring with any menu choice when eating here. The atmosphere is lively but not too loud and the service has always been great. A go to spot if you are in the area. read more

This restaurant is by far one of the best around the tri county area. Always amazing food, friendly and great staff, along with top notch service. I always make a reservation as they get very busy at times but, if I don't, it is well worth the wait. read more

Monday night; Open at 4 Small menu, each one created with care, and the flavors are amazing!! Taps and apps. At Fork and Dagger What a great thing!!!! read more

We were entertaining friends from out of town on Saturday night and decided to have dinner at Fork & Dagger as we have been to the restaurant numerous times, including hosting a large table for my husband's birthday, and have had relatively positive experiences. Unfortunately, 3 out of the 6 entrees we ordered were (or became) INEDIBLE. Two of the inedible items, Prime Rib and Halibut, were featured specials. The Prime Rib was to be served Medium, but it was UNCOOKED and SO GRIZZLED that it could not be cut with a steak knife. The Halibut was overdone and dried out (risotto was excellent). The NY Strip was ordered Medium, but served Blue. These issues are all easily remedied, which is why I am always confounded if a restaurant chooses not to fix their mistakes and make it the customer's problem as the hill to die on. Given our recent experience, I really don't expect this place to remain in business much longer which probably makes this review moot, but the ownership may want to consider the following: DON'T condescendingly "serversplain" and argue with your customer about Prime Rib temperature. You never know who you are speaking with and they may know more about proper meat temperatures than you (and maybe more than the person who incorrectly prepared it). DO apologize and offer to either remake the item or remove the item entirely from the bill. I prefer the former and so should the restaurant because it shows that the Cook ("Chef" is overzealous) can properly prepare the item which makes me more than willing to give the place another try. DON'T be snarky, rude and unapologetic and remove 1/2 of the price of one of the 3 entrees and call it a day after taking the plate back to the kitchen and MICROWAVING the entire thing as your way of solving the problem. It's a big EFF YOU to your customers and, without customers, well, you know... read more

Fork & Dagger Ale Haus - Prime Rib Post-Microwave - Seafood Near Me - Kiel, Wisconsin

I have been to this wonderful restaurant many times. I have had the Cod Father 3 times. It's so good. A larger portion,crispy and delicious. The pastas are incredible. Done to perfection. My rigatoni with Italian sausage was so good. I am from an area that excels in Italian food and I have yet to find anything that compares to it. But my Rigatoni and Italian sausage was perfection. Thank you for giving me a great option for great Italian!! Service is wonderful.. I would recommend this restaurant again and again. read more

Oh so close! Nearly every 5-star box was checked off. The food: yes. Drinks: yes. Service: yes. Ambience: almost. We ate later on a Friday night on a bit of a whim. Discovered they've been open just a year. It was busy but not packed tight. First impression was your typical Wisconsin bar (but cleaner). We checked with the hostess (you have to walk beyond the bar) and she thought a table would be available in 30 minutes. We found a place at the bar where drink menus were laid out. Don't expect 100 beers to choose from but for a smaller place like this the selection was excellent. I didn't see on the menu where flights were offered but I know they must be as flight boards were hanging behind the bar. Someone did their homework when choosing the beers and our bartender seemed knowledgable (owner?). This wasn't your typical Wisconsin craft beer selection. They offered a very unique selection of various styles from around the U.S. to include ciders, sours and even mead. Quite a few on tap and more in bottles. I'm a beer guy and this list was seriously good. There also must have been a dozen bombers; something you don't see much of outside of a specialty liquor store. They also had a nice selection of wines and specialty house drinks. During our drink/conversation the manager checked on us and told us our table would be ready soon and a few minutes later it was. I didn't put a watch on it but it must of been close to the 30 minutes promised. The main dining room (you can eat in the bar room) was a singular open room with a large counter for the hostess. Lower ceilings and carpeted floor kept the potential noise in an open room to a minimum. There were a few high tables on one end, larger tables in the middle and smaller tables near the windows looking out to the parking lot. The tables and chairs were nicely built and heavy on being natural wood with "iron" furnishings. The decor was pleasant but lacked a singular style and being so open lacked any intimacy (I know, it's a restaurant). Ice water was waiting for us at the table (very nice touch). Utensils were fine. Napkins were "fancy paper". Our server was prompt, friendly, and courteous telling us the specials of the evening. The menu was just what I like: a smaller single page with starters, greens, and main courses clearly defined without being pretentious. It was a bit up-scale without being "high-brow" in terms of choices and the prices were very reasonable. It's not a large selection so the difficulty for us in choosing an entree is a credit to whomever put the menu together. We started with the seared scallops. I thought the amount of sauce was a bit weak and they were slightly undercooked but that's being picky. They were seared nicely and delicious. Of course my wife and I have the same tastes and we were immediately drawn to the dried cherry and goat cheese salad (with Salmon). It was perfect. The generous portion of salmon was hot, the goat cheese slightly melted, the smoked bacon crunchy, the candied walnuts sweet, the greens fresh and with the perfect amount of honey ginger vinaigrette drizzled throughout I can honestly say this was one of the best salads I've ever had. It also came in a choice of sizes which is not very common. I mentioned before that the prices were very reasonable and more-so considering the quality of food. The service was top-notch starting with the bartender, the manager checking on us and the wait staff. We were maybe on the tail-end of service that night but our food was quick to arrive at our table. We will definitely come back. Excellent food, great service, and terrific drink selections. The decor is, of course, a personal opinion. I only felt that this is the one area that maybe fell a little short and was out of place in comparison to the high level of the other characterizations. But please don't let my pompous opinion keep you from enjoying what this establishment has to offer! read more

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Love this place but it's the 2nd time I've called over an hour ahead and just gotten barked at that they weren't doing any pickup orders. Please put it on FB if it's due to local events. read more

Tonight was our 1st time at this fabulous place! Our lake neighbors dined there last evening and highly recommended it to us, so we went! So glad we did! We started our dining experience with the evening's special appetizer--crostini topped with smoked salmon, a delicious cheese, served with arugula and a bit of cucumber! I ordered the mussels starter as my entree. It was absolutely wonderful and huge! About 24 mussels with toasted crostini. My husband and I shared a blackberry, goat cheese salad(the evening's special)--excellent! My husband ordered the scallops with orecchiette pasta )evening's special--which he said was fabulous! Although we didn't have room for dessert, we stopped at the bar and decided upon an after dinner drink. LOL! I had a "chip shot" which was excellent (Baileys, Tuaca and coffee)! My husband had a Strawberry Baileys Shake--strawberries, ice cream, and Baileys strawberry cream. It was garnished beautifully! We will definitely be back here with family and friends! It was the best meal we had in a long time! read more

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The service was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was nice. We walked in and had to ask what to do because there was no host or obvious instruction, which is always a knock but the bartender quickly helped us, so it wasn't a big deal. The menu is well priced and we felt the portions were a good value to the cost. Food quality was ok. My wife enjoyed her burger. I tried a bite of her burger and it was very good. The ciabatta was an odd choice for the burger, I would've preferred a brioche or potato bun and not have to deal with the dry crumble of a ciabatta but the overall sandwich was great! Great balance of sweet/savory flavors and hearty portions. Burger patty was medium with a nice crust on the meat from the flat iron. I ordered the poutine and the pork was nicely seasoned with a smoky, candied sweetness. The cheese curds were good but for both the poutine and the burger, the fries were an obvious frozen seasoned style fry and they weren't that great. I felt the low quality fry took away from the other positives of both entrees. The gravy for the poutine was sweet but heavy on the cornstarch but flavorful. Next time I would love to try the steak! Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend the restaurant. Fair prices, great portions and good flavor profiles. Our server, Jackie, was very pleasant! read more

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Best restaurant in Kiel and a great bar! We really enjoy the creative menu and delicious food.

Absolutely astounding. For a place out of the way, the food is some of the best I've ever come across in Wisconsin During an outing with my family to Elkhart Lake for Concours d'Elegance, we were absolutely starving and every business for miles was packed with folks! This included Fork & Dagger. However, this situation did not stop them from the impressive service and even more so food! We had waited 45 minutes to be seated, but when we finally were seen, it was the best food I had ever eaten. My father and his friend ordered a schnitzel, which blew their pants off. I myself got a burger and it was cooked to perfection- medium rare as requested. I hope to come back soon, and highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

Great place to grab a drink (in the bar) or get a reasonably priced meal (in the restaurant) with the family. Our party tried the fish tacos, burgers, and "The Codfather." Huge portions (see my photos) a great craft beer list, and friendly staff round out an awesome experience! read more

This place is wonderful and the staff was simply amazing. Not pushy at all! We had a party of 8 and everyone was impressed! That's hard to accomplish with that many people. The beer and wine menu must have been the largest I've ever seen. read more

It's taken me awhile to complete this review because I wanted it to a fair review. So here it is.. Where to begin? Well the first red flag should have been when I called to make my 5pm reservation, and was treated to a painful negotiation with a discourteous teenager. We were running late due the having to pickup my elderly in-laws, and I did the NORMAL courteously of letting the restaurant know we would be 10 minutes late, but of course the child host suggested we shouldn't brother coming at all. She kept repeating that we would have time to eat dinner. That should have been the second red flag about this place! So let's continue.. We arrive 5 mins late, the reservation was made for a party of four with one wheelchair accessible seat. Well as I expected they didn't prep the nessasry wheelchair seat, but they publicly re-enforced how we needed to hurry up and eat. This was starting to become the theme of the evening, which was became definitely apparent during table service. I began thinking this place must be pretty good, if they can afford to treat people like this. But shortly after looking at their menu, I started wonder why were we here. The menu was pretty average for any average Wisconsin supper club, nothing great or outstanding. I did note that the food was definitely OVERPRICED along with the drink prices. I can accept overpricing if the service and food was exceptional, because it's all about the dining experience. This should have been my third red flag, but I was trying to be optimistic because obviously if a restaurant is willing to overcharge for mundane items, it must be really good. So let's talk about the food, and I will make an attempt to be kind. Let's start with the good things first, The presentation was very good and for most part appealing. Unfortunately what became sort of obvious was the food quality. The food was definitely pre-packaged Sysco sourced food - even the fries had that pre-made look and taste. Burgers were inconsistently cooked. My burger was like someone threw a frozen patty on to super hot grill. It had the texture of card board and taste to match. I'm ok with a bad burger if I ordered it from McDonald's but not a dining restaurant. If want a great burger (or great food for that matter) check out Meat"s Opera House in nearby St. Nazian. The at Meats is made fresh and cooked perfectly at HALF the price of the Fork & Dagger. I'll skip the details of the rest of main course food that was presented to our table. I will say it was awful and sad even for a supper club. Also, I don't think their chefs have ever had Creme Brûlée before, because what they served me was some sort of nasty scrambled eggy thing topped with sugar. I would gladly offer to pay for the Fork & Dagger staff to take a field trip to Chefusion in Green Bay, to experience great Creme Brûlée. I could go about the food but why bother, it's pre-packaged stuff presented sort of nicely. There are a lot of really good places to eat in the area, but the Fork & Dagger is not one of them. I know the Fork & Dagger is trying to be upscale but they are NOT even close, maybe Trailer-park fabulous at best. read more

The Fork & Dagger is quite unique in the Kiel area. I've been here with family a number of times and have always left satisfied. On weekends, the bar / front of house area can get a bit busy but the staff is generally very friendly. On one occasion I arrived early for a dinner reservation and "checked-in" with the hostess before waiting at the bar. No one came to retrieve us, after being told we would be alerted when our table was ready, and when I asked the hostess (about 5 minutes after our reservation) we were told that the table wasn't ready and it would be a few minutes. The selection of craft beer and cocktails is great for the area and the menu is quite a step-up from other local fare. In my numerous trips I've tried the tuna, mussels, Dagger burger, cheese curds, and much more. The only stand out foods I've had were the cheese curds, Dagger burger, and creme brulee. The rest of the food was "good" but always seemed to be missing some crucial component (or flavor) that would put it over the edge into "great" territory. Overall, a great choice if you're in the area. Prices are extremely fair and the menu is interesting and well-composed but the food is just a hair less than five star quality. read more

While looking for takeout I discovered this gem. I ordered a pasta dish with shrimp. I've always been a bit hesitant to order seafood in the Midwest. I took a chance and was very impressed that they cooked it to perfection. The pasta was also delicious. I'm so happy to have found a delightful option to add to my list of go to options while visiting the area. read more

What a surprise! We were in our way out of town for dinner and on a whim decided to try this place. This is not your average supper club. In fact it's not a supper club at all. I would put it on par with, if not above, the Idlewile. The Fork and Dagger will draw from Elkhart Lake, Plymouth and further. Fantastic salads, wonderful entrees and sumptuous after dinner drinks. I forgot to take photos but check out their menu and look at the other reviews. This little gem is worth trying. And it's right here in Kiel. surprise!! read more

Local dining treasure. Always enjoyable with prompt service, great food choices, and one of the best beer lists around. They also have very nice meeting/banquet space down stairs for reasonable cost. read more

Great addition to the Kiel area. Complete menu including seafood, burgers, salads, and entrees with lots of fresh, local ingredients and a refreshing offering of healthier sides and ingredients. Nice array of beers offered. Friendly, prompt service with a smile. I will be returning back for more soon. read more

Snooty staff. My wife's burger was good, my fish and chips were very sub par. I mentioned to the waitress and she kind of looked like how dare I not be enjoying it. They did nothing to rectify the issue. Doubt we will be back. read more

The food was outstanding ,small dining area full of locals that like to chat for a long time ....It was worth the wait ...really it was yummy ..everything was very very well done read more

This is a local place in Keil,,, Wisconsin friendly but also family & kid friendly. Not just a local Bar but also a great restaurant. My wife had the salmon cakes and a salad. We shared the Poutine app and I had the Walleye. All were PERFECT! We were at Road America this place is only a few minutes away. If you're in the area you must give this place a try. read more

Food was good. Our server was what I assume a high school student. She was nice but no mask was worn and didn't check on our meal once (thank goodness it was good food) and seemed to be distracted . The tables are close together and we saw very few employees with masks so if that concerns you, keep that in mind. We will return but probably not till this pandemic gets under control. read more

We decided to go back here on Saturday night July 21st. I wanted all to know that it was just as good as the first time. We went with the same people and had so much fun and the food was delicious. I highly recommended this place. Had the bourbon and bacon burger. Best burger I've had in a long time. Other members of party had the grilled cheese (was given the opportunity to taste, it was awesome), the tenderloin steak(second time having it), and the pork ribeye special. read more

What a find! Who knew little old Kiel could be hiding away this gem. My wife and I went here on a date on a Friday night based on a recommendation from a friend. I found it hard to believe we would need a reservation but we made one anyway and I'm glad we did, it was a very busy, happening place. The ambience was warm and bustling, the drink menu had a lot to offer along the line of signature drinks you don't just see everywhere. The menu cuts across several plains to include exotic modern fare as well as tried and true favorites like burgers and steaks. We sampled the bacon wrapped scallops to start and were pleased that even with it being pretty busy, they did not rush the food. Our main plates were hard to choose from due to the wide variety but I settled on the Chilean Sea Bass special served atop a mushroom risotto that was out of this world. My wife got a fish sandwich which was more than she could handle alone, plenty of leftovers was fine by me. We finished up with an adult milkshake that really sealed the deal. The only reason I went with 4 stars instead of 5 was partly because our server probably needed some more training...minor stuff but still...also,be aware the specials are significantly higher in price than most of the menu, no big deal, I think it was worth it. I am looking forward to going back. read more

Fork & Dagger Ale Haus - After dinner drinks is where it is at...Boom. - Seafood Near Me - Kiel, Wisconsin

The food here is absolutely fantastic the service is great it is very clean and modern I've eaten here many times! Love the food!

Happy to say the Fork and Dagger lives up to the hype. Great food, friendly service, and a convenient location. Try the cheese curds, the Lingonberry sauce is pretty great. The panko crusted Chicken was really tasty and I'm told the grilled cheese is a hell of a sandwich. My only gripe, it can get pretty loud in the dining room if it's full, they could nip that in the bud with some strategically placed acoustic tiles. Two thumbs up, would recommend! read more

I can honestly say that Kiel has never had such a wonderful restaurant. The food is always quality, upscale trendy, served hot and delicious. Portions are always appropriate and the serving staff perfectly attentive. Have dined at the F&D several times and I will continue to invite friends to join us. The owners are giving the restaurant their all and it shows. They are very friendly, as a small town should be. Also, a great selection of beer. read more

I made reservations after friends of ours suggested the 4 of us go for dinner on a Saturday evening 2-1-2020. I read the reviews and was a bit worried after reading a rather negative review. Our reservation was for 5:30. We arrived at 4:30. The was room at the bar to sit. The bartender took our cocktail order right away, she was very nice. Old Fashioned's were good and reasonably priced. The hostess came and got us at 5:30. We were seated at a roomy high bar table in the dining room. The young man who took our reservation asked if it would be ok if we would mind being seated at a high table...no problem. Our waitress was pleasant and checked back with us frequently to see if we needed anything. We ordered bruschetta for an appetizer. It was delicious...4 pieces served on a platter... just enough for the 4 of us. Our entree order: 2 shrimp wild mushrooms on pasta, 1 pork ribeye and 1 Italian Sausage Rigatoni. You could order a salad a la carte, but all of us opted not to. Our entrees arrived in a timely manner. My shrimp entree was packed with flavor, with 5 large shrimp in a yummy creamy sauce. My husband said the Italian Sausage really good but he did say he wished there was more sausage in it. My friend loved her shrimp. We both ended up taking 1/2 home. My friends husband ate everything on his plate and said the pork was so juicy and tender. My husband and I shared a brownie sundae which was also really good. None of us missed not having a salad. We all walked out of the dining room with full stomach's. All of us thought the meals were reasonably priced. We walked out saying that we will definitely return even though my husband and I live a distance from Kiel. Only 1 annoying thing: the acoustics not the greatest...very noisy in the bar and dining room, but that will not stop us from returning. Thank you Fork & Dagger) read more

Drove from Pewaukee to have dinner with family from Plymouth; well worth the drive. The food was exceptional. The bar staff, waitresses, and owners were outgoing. We will all come again. read more

This is a very good place to eat. Yeah the prices may be a little higher than other restaurants around here but it is worth it. Food was excellent as was the drinks. Service was fast and staff were very friendly. Took the wife here for our anniversary and sat at the bar and had a drink. Bartender was friendly and attentive. If you like a different food selection this is a great place. read more

Nice beer selection, outstanding food, great service​ and very fair prices. 5 stars on the shrimp and mushroom pasta as well as the home made cheesecake. read more

My parents took me here on a visit (I live in Seattle) and I was very impressed. They have a nice variety of small plates and entrees. Cheese and meat plate, ale battered shrimp, apple walnut salad, and a cranberry Brie toast thingie. Delicious and something I would expect in a city. They also have a decent wine list. I will be back... and so will my parents. read more