I died and went to heaven in New Glarus. Order the roesti. You're going to love it. I had it with the pork schnitzel- which was also amazing. I just loved everything we tried here. We started with the cheese curds for an appetizer. My husband got the prime rib sandwich that was on special. He also got the potato salad and complained that I never "cook like this for him at home." We will be back! read more

Cute little old-school restaurant and bar! My girlfriend and I ate here while on a long weekend in New Glarus because we wanted to try fondue and a couple of townspeople recommended this place. In fact, we were told that there's often a long wait for dinner on the weekends and the place doesn't take phone reservations. We ended up juuuust beating the crowd by going a little before 5pm. The decor feels like you're really in Switzerland. The service was friendly. The fondue was very good, and other customers' dishes (fish, rosti potatoes, etc.) looked delicious. read more

We came on a Friday early evening after the hard hat tour and waited an hour for our appetizer but the fondue was good so we weren't too upset but then our meals came (after another unusually long wait) and our reubens were burnt and the other orders weren't what we expected so we were disappointed. The atmosphere was great for the location so it's too bad the food and service didn't match up. read more

Both a truly authentic Swiss and Wisconsin "Supper Club" experience! My friend and I began our meal with Brandy Old Fashioneds from their gorgeous copper-top bar. The addition of a whole cinnamon stick really added to the flavor profile along with the maraschino cherries, oranges, and Angostura bitters. Skal! We ordered the Swiss Fondue as my friend had never tried this iconic Swiss nosh. Chunks of chewy bread accompanied our molten pot of local aged Alpiner cheeses and wine. The experience did not disappoint my friend. She actually dipped nearly everything from our meal in that pot. Bravo! Our Wedge Salads came out as we gorged on the Fondue. Beautifully plated, the kitchen staff wowed us again with local Blue cheese accompanying our cucumbers, tomatoes, house-made croutons and dressing. And at $5, this may be the biggest Wedge salad I've had at that price point. We ordered the Prime Rib special (12 oz. Queen for ~$25 & 22 oz. King for ~$30). Both we exquisitely medium-rare with a healthy side of horseradish sauce. My friend paired her meal with the traditional Roesti potatoes ("the most perfect hash browns ever") that are made with local aged Swiss cheese. I choose my favorite side of red cabbage which always delights with clove nodes and just the right amount of sour. (Pro Tip: Share the 22 oz. King and a side of Roesti with a friend. You will not go away hungry.) The dining room (the "Stube" which means living room in Swiss German) is tiny and there are no reservations, so the earlier you can get here, the better. If you do have to wait, they have a tapline that solely features New Glarus Brewing Co. beers and stock many fine spirits. Be sure to check out the so-called world's largest urinal in the men's bathroom. They sell postcards of it as souvenirs. read more

Went here on a girls night out. All was really good. The large choice of New Glarus beers on tap, the Swedish Meatballs with this huge serving of cheesy hash browns and great service made for an amazing night. Just a wonderful place to go. read more

Yes it's busy and loud and small, but so what? Go for the beer, scnitzel, German potato salad and homemade soup. The bartender is legendary for her cosmos, best in WI. read more

As soon as we entered, I immediately recognized the smell of traditional cheese fondue that brought me back to my childhood. Of course, we ordered a pot and enjoyed it at the bar. It has been 40 years since I had such a treat! It was super busy as there was some event in town, but the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We loved the old world decor and look forward to returning to try some other menu items. read more

After an hour wait....it was worth every minute standing in line while some of us continued to shop! The food was awesome, authentic and delicious, and the atmosphere is amazing! Worth the wait! Try the fondue and cheese plate! read more

Great authentic German food with outstanding cheese curds. Felt like I entered an Americanism pub in Bavaria. Pork schnitzel was fantastic with a good kick of spice. Swedish meatballs had great flavor!! The sauce on the Rueben was very good as well!! read more

Loved it! Cheese, beer, wine, red cabbage, sauerkraut, schnitzel all very good. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. The fondue was really delicious, served in large cast iron kettle pot. Devoured everything! read more

Glarner Stube - Cheese fondue and fried cheese curds - American Near Me - New Glarus, Wisconsin

Fantastic! Great food and service! Looking for someplace different to enjoy a night out? No reservations available, but sometimes you have to wait for the best! Try their cheese fondue while you wait. read more

Comfortable & cozy - the feel of being in the Swiss Alps. Our server, Rosie, was awesome & a lot of fun. We just had sandwiches & the potato Rostie - everything was excellent. The Ruben with red cabbage was one of the best I've had. We'll definitely be back to sample dinner menu. read more

It is with a heavy heart that I write this....the Glarner Stube is not what is was years ago. I have a hard time calling their fare traditional Swiss. We began with a fondue starter that was very thin and flavorless...lacking spice (the traditional allspice for sure) and Kirsch, and enough true, good, real Swiss cheeses...definitely no Vacherin, and not much, if any Gruyere!?. We then ordered our entrees.....the dinner salads were good and the wedge was ok at best. Both salads are topped with delicious looking croutons, that turned out to be extremely rancid. The wedge salad was very light in blue cheese crumbles, and there were no blue cheese lumps in the dressing. The bread and "butter" arrived 1/2 way through the salads. I'm a Wisconsin dairy gal, so Before spreading the suspect-looking whipped "butter" on my bread, I tasted it....yuk, oil (thus the reason the croutons tasted like rancid oil)! When I inquired wether it was real butter, I was informed it was soybean oil butter substitute! Really! Never happen In Switzerland!! Geschnetzel entree arrived In a flavorless brown gravy, and the kalbewurst entree was swimming in a flavorless onion sauce! There wasn't a hint of wine in either sauce...what the heck?! We chose red cabbage and Rosti for our sides. Red cabbage was mushy and extremely vinegary with absolutely no spice....where were the cloves?!? The Rosti was pretty good...Nicely brown and crisp on the outside with a mild Swiss cheese inside, but by now I knew that the beautiful brown crispness was from soybean oil. To end our bland, gloppy, "Swiss" dinner we were offered dessert, which we were afraid to order....but, perhaps one should give them a try, as desserts are not made in house! For $136, I would expect more quality ingredients!!!!! To end on a positive note, the New Glarus Brewing beer was great, as always, and any drive to New Glarus is always beautiful! The Glarner Stube has great ambiance with lots of fun, traditional decor, but be warned, their is nothing traditional about the food...have a beer here and head elsewhere for dinner! I was in NG a few years ago and stayed at the Landhaus....I will try their restaurant the next time I'm in town?! So sad! read more

I have lived in New Glarus for over 10 years. This used to be a go to place. But no more. The last two times were awful. The steak was burned on one side to a charcoal finish and the last time the prime rib was served cold, to the point that the fat was separating in the au jus. The wait staff was just as bad. I will no longer recommend this place. They may not miss me as a local patron but they will miss my recommendations. In case your curious in my opinion the best restaurant in New Glarus is a small place about two blocks away on a corner with a nice porch to seat. read more

If you picked up this restaurant and placed in a bustling Metropolitan Area you would have large lines around the block. Their bar & dining room has the best rustic look I've seen. It's a mixture of old swiss relics, beautiful wood grained walls, and shiney brown copper glowing everywhere. The food here is impeccable. His execution of wonderful traditional Swiss fare is so tasty and creative, most, if not all leave this place wanting to visit again. The Glarner Stube makes a true Roesti. Roesti is a swiss styled hashbrown/ potato pancake with swiss cheese & onions cooked inside of it. They have beef & cheese fondue, once you walk into this place generally, you get a great whiff of their amazing cheese fondue begging out to be devoured. The owners are the friendliest people. Gary Westby is an outstanding chef, probably one of the most talented and funniest Ive had the pleasure in meeting. If youre in a hurry, get the Beef Fondue Bowl. The schnitzel is awesome. Not typically a fan of schnitzel, but theirs is the real deal and it's done perfectly. The service is always good, never had problem here. The beer, awww sheeeeet, I almost forgot about the beer. Yes, great selection of beer, but I would go with any choice from the New Glarus Brewing Company, you wont be disappointed. Once you've drank 5 or 6 there's the largest urinal in the Midwest to accompany you. Enjoy this little treasure. read more

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This is my go to place in New Glarus. My favorite thing to order is the daily special prime rib sandwich (currently on sundays)but we will indulge in their thursday night prime rib. We will get side order of roes t I potatoes, sorry yelp won't let me spell it together, lol. But we heard they have a baby back rib special on Wed and Thursday so we will go back for that. Only reason we didn't try it is because they sold out. If you want one of their specials call ahead and tell them you're coming and they will save it for you! We are always full so we tend to take home desserts. And they usually have a variety of New Glarus Brewery beers on tap, or available in bottles to try. They have great burgers, the perch sandwich is good. Fried perch on Friday Fish Fry. And if you have a group try the fondue read more

We arrived at 6:15 on a Friday night and were lucky to get a table right away. I ordered one of their specialties, the 22 ounce bone-in rib eye. They claim that it is aged for 28 days. It was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The rib eye was huge and delicious! I ordered the Roesti; Swiss fried potatoes. They were very good and the portion was large enough to share with my other 3 diners. My wife ordered the garlic shrimp special which she enjoyed. My parents ordered the baked pollock and seemed to enjoy the dish but weren't necessarily raving about it. We started with the cheese fondue and had plenty of bread for dipping. At $16 , it's a pretty good value and a unique way to start your meal. As with any of the fine New Glarus restaurants and bars, there are plenty of New Glarus Brewing choices on tap. Our total bill for fondue, 4 entrees that included soup or salad, 5 beers and 2 glasses of wine came to $128. Glarner Stube offers good food at a fair price. read more

Our new favorite place in Madison. Yes, I know it's in New Glarus A traditional Brandy Old Fashioned at the bar or delicious meals in the cozy dining room, save room for the dessert selections! You'll enjoy the drive there & back, a nice break from the city but not too far away. Friday night is packed for a traditional Fish Fry, but we got there after the first rush was done (maybe 7:00-ish?) and were seated fairly fast. Their claim to fame is Swiss food, but I just call it tasty read more

Came here for the beer, bacon and cheese fest. The lines were long so we stopped in here for a bit. Had the Roesti which is a swiss fried potato sort of like a hash brown. The german potato salad was ok, but extremely vinegary. The BLT was huge and with really thick cut bacon. Service was really great. Happy to come back anytime. read more

A kinda small old-rustic log cabin-type of place. We had our meal at the bar. The place still gets quite a bit locals, usually having a drink at the bar. I actually think I was the only out-of-towner there. The one thing that I saw here and at the Sportman's Bar down the street was that both bartenders were rolling dice for money with the patrons. Service wasn't bad, the older bartender was a really casual guy. My only real gripe were the prices. I'm sure the restaurant does a good business when they have the brewery recommending all the tourists to dine at the Glarner Stube, but they could lower the prices just a smige. Its good that you can get a sandwich off the lunch menu for around $8 with a side potato but all the non-sandwich items were at least $12 or more. $9 for cheese curds? Already spent $100+ on NG beer, which explains my frugalness. The other person I was with got a schublig for $15 and it was just a plain long sausage and while it was good, but not anything great, especially with the price. I was also surprised how bland the acclaimed roesti potato dish was. While they give you a hardy portion (6-inch in diameter) it had little flavor and was very greasy. $31 for 2 people, 2 half pints (1 was free) and we weren't really all that full. read more

Stopped by for lunch after touring the New Glarus Brewery. Super homey interior with swiss knicknacks and verrryyy friendly waitstaff. We got a coupon for a free 8oz New Glarus beer with our tour, so we cached those in and ordered some cheese curds to start. These were unlike anything we've had so far.. they were about 8 times the size of normal curds, and dipped in a slightly sweet and light batter (it reminded me of funnel cake batter, but my companion wasn't convinced). They were delicious, and very mild. I can't believe the two of us polished off that whole plate (which was easily a pound). Our one complaint is that the dipping sauces offered were ranch dressing and ketchup.. I had mine plain. He ordered the bratwurst sandwich with kraut, and I got the swiss style schnitzel sandwich. The schnitzel was seriously amazing. It was grilled (not breaded and fried) and topped with sauteed onions. The pork is local.. so flavorful.. so moist! The bratwurst was less like an american style brat and more like a bavairan weisswurst. It had a very fine grain and mild flavor. The prices are reasonable too at ~$7/sandwich. I'm sure we'll be back.. the food is definitely craveable! read more

The BEST meal I've had in a long time! Great basket of fresh bread to start and then had wedge salad. Yum!!! Wiener schnitzel great but Roesti potatoes to die for!!! You MUST go there. read more

I really don't get it. The fondue was mediocre, the roesti = meh, the weinerschnitzel was bland and dry. Aside from the food being just ok, the design of this place is wicked. The bar area is long and skinny and the dining room is reminiscent of what I would picture an old German beer hall to look like. Wood everywhere and everything. I'd have no problem going back for a beer, but count me out for dinner. read more

As a lifelong Wisconsinite I'm sorry , but the cheese curds did not hit the spot for me. Tons of beer batter on them. Almost like eating fried fish. Sportsmans bar curds were much better. The prime rib sandwich was okay. I've had better, and bigger for cheaper. Red cabbage left a little to be desired. read more

If you go during Oktoberfest, the staff has no idea how to manage the crowd. They will look for any reason to kick you off the waiting list (which is well over an hour long). The owner's son cut us from the list (we were drinking at the bar too) and told us we were obnoxious people anyway. We've come here many years but I don't care how good the food is, I don't appreciate being insulted - especially by management. read more

Kinda hard to expand on the 100+ other reviews. We had great food and service. The only thing I didn't like was the cheese curds. They were too big and some were all dough. read more

Been coming here probably for over 30 years. The bathroom is EXACTLY the same- only one unisex one stall bathroom literally in the dining room. The floor is dirty in the bathroom and the sink and toilet sad. With the huge amount of business they do, they can't upgrade their bathroom??. However, the food is great. read more

Flat out the best food in the region! My favorites are the Sunday Sauerbratten special, and on Wednesdays in the summer, the beef brisket is positively orgasmic! Great service, great beer, great atmosphere, and great food. Not to be missed! read more

Take the recommendation for the cheese fondue! Then maybe split an entree-the two of us shared the fondue and could not finish meals! They honor the free beer coupons from New Glarus too! Locals from Verona also frequent this place and it's a great option after a New Glarus Brewery tour. read more

Visited here for lunch Friday 4/1/16. Old World Charm, casual comfort. Good service. The bar area looked fun and inviting. My dining companion and I did well by splitting a side salad (the waitress was kind enough to split it for us) an order of cheese curds and the roest. I'd recommend the roest for hash brown aficionados. The swiss cheese flavor in it is subtle. Just to let you know, there's a lotta butter involved... there was a pool that covered the plate by the time we got most of the way through it. The cheese curds were the best ever. The batter was delightfully poofy. The cheese had just a bit of sharpness to it. I'll go back! read more

Like nearly everyone else, I ended up here after being at the New Glarus Brewery. It's not bad at all, but I wonder how authentically Swiss the food is. Nothing about it was bad, but not particularly memorable, and I was surprised at how few beers they had on tap or even offered at all. Obviously, they had New Glarus beers, but very, very little else. read more

Great food good service. Has lots of new glarus beer on tab. Excellent red velvet cake as well!

Great food and completely unkitchy ethnic atmosphere (this place is Swiss the way that a South Side Irish bar is Irish). Cheese fondue was enormous and I don't reccomend it for less than 3 people. Schhnitzel sandwich was a moist and tender but almost baste of breading compared to the other German and Viennese schnitzels I have had. EIGHT NEW GLARUS BEERS ON TAP= EPIC WIN. read more

Stopped in for a drink and appetizers. Got lucky and had only a short wait for a table on a Saturday mid afternoon. Within 15 minutes, the wait was more than an hour. Ample bar space, bloody Mary's, and Spotted Cow make any wait fly by. Tried the fondue, the cheese curds, a Cajun chicken sandwich with the famous Roesti potatoes, and a wedge salad. Everything was superb but the fondue was the star, right down to its delectable bread cubes. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! read more

I enjoy eating hear. The food is good and of course they have a good supply of the local brew on hand. The food is filling and tasty but a bit on the heavy side and a tad over priced. I do enjoy it but tend to seek out new alternatives due to the price. read more

One of the most wonderful wienerschnitzel dishes I've ever had. Wash it down with a brew from New Glarus brewery!

Great fondue to share - so much so that we took 1/2 of our sandwiches home for lunch tomorrow. The waitress was helpful, waited just the right amount of time to take our orders, bring drinks, etc. Perfect Wisconsin bar. read more

Very cozy pub with good service. Their fondue came with excellent sourdough bread. I also recommend the vegetable soup, and a friend of mine swears by a traditional Swiss potato dish that starts with an "R".....I can't remember the name now, but she says it's great! I was going to order it, but the portions here are so huge that I couldn't even conceive of putting one more thing in my mouth. You won't walk away hungry! This is probably a great place to go on a chilly day. read more

As far as I know, this is the best spot for lunch after a New Glarus Brewery visit. The brewery wasn't serving food during our Saturday visit, and fortunately for us, Glarner Stube is just a short drive or a brief hike down the road, right in the middle of the New Glarus main street district. The food has an authentic Swiss character and it's comfortable and cabin-like inside. read more

My wife and I have been known to make the 2.25 hour drive (120 miles) to come here just for lunch or dinner and then drive back home. Will be there again next week. Enough said! read more