My mom took me out for a belated birthday dinner, and it was both of our first times dining at the…read moreRed Ox. We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday and were seated immediately for the two of us, which was lovely. I started with a filthy martini (one part vodka, one part olive juice)... and they nailed it. Exactly what I asked for. My mom ordered a whiskey old fashioned press, which she enjoyed. For appetizers, we ordered the French onion soup, deep-fried mozzarella, and bacon-wrapped scallops. My mom also had the soup of the day, which was a turkey pot pie soup. Everything was very good overall. One small note on the scallops, and this is important for context: I personally have a strong aversion to seafood, and my mom is usually careful not to order seafood around me because even the smell can make me nauseous. However, scallops are usually an exception, as they don't tend to have a strong seafood odor. In this case, there was no unpleasant smell at all, which I appreciated. That said, the scallops themselves appeared under-seared and very pale, and the bacon was undercooked. Not raw, just soft and not crispy. My mom agreed it could have used a few more minutes. A minor miss, but worth mentioning. For my entrée, I ordered the French dip, which came with carrots... and honestly, the carrots deserve their own moment. They were tiny, perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, buttery, and balanced with just the right amount of sweet and salty. I love carrots, and these were exceptional. Highly recommend. My mom ordered a Wednesday special trio, which included barbecue ribs, pineapple glazed ham, and a turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. I'll note that the ham itself was delicious, but the pineapple glaze wasn't quite for me personally, as it leaned a bit too tangy for my taste. That said, the turkey was phenomenal. I had a bite, and it was moist, flavorful, and absolutely something I'll come back for. The mashed potatoes and gravy were excellent. I love stuffing, but this one wasn't my favorite; it tasted slightly sour or underdone to me, though that could simply be a preference thing. I'd still order the turkey dinner again without hesitation. Because it was my birthday, our server Jenny surprised me with a slice of chocolate cake, which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I was very full... but yes, I ate the cake, and it was delicious. We also split a Pink Squirrel for dessert, which was rich, nostalgic, and the perfect way to end the meal. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Jenny was warm, attentive, and paced everything perfectly. Food came out efficiently without overwhelming the table. The hostess was also welcoming and kind. The dining room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The lighting was just right, not too dark. We also arrived at a great time, because shortly after our entrées came out, the restaurant quickly filled up. One small suggestion: the website mentions half-price apps and drink discounts, but it isn't clear that those specials are bar-area only. Not a huge issue for us, but clearer wording online would help manage expectations, especially for guests who can't sit at high bar seating. Overall, this was a really special dinner, especially after years of hearing about the Red Ox and never going. More positives than negatives by far. Final rating: 8.5 / 10 We'll absolutely be back... especially for the turkey dinner and those carrots.

One of the best "Restaurants" in the Valley. The Wednesday Specials make you feel warm and fuzzy,…read morethey are delish. Ribs, Ham and Turkey in one meal. Can't beat that!

I've eaten here a few times over the years. My takeaway is the place is consistently good. I stop…read moreshort of great, because there is room for improvement; however, being consistently good fills tables. Overall, slightly nicer than a family restaurant but not pretentious in any regard. High ceilings, kind of noisy environment, but not so loud you can't chat with your table mates. A full bar and a menu where everyone should be able to find something to their liking. On my last visit, I had their ribs. Gotta say they were pretty good. Large portion served with a creamy coleslaw and bowl of Mac & Cheese. I prefer a moist Mac & Cheese and found this to be pretty dry. My dining partner had the bistro melt with a chicken breast. Also tasty and a large enough sandwich to bring some home. Price for a dinner is just slightly on the high side; however, the taste of the food, drinks and friendly service will probably bring you back. If you are into it, they also do Trivia on Thursdays!

Great menu. Service was awesome. Food was very good. Wish…read moremenu was even bigger. Airy and open seating

I've eaten here a couple of times. If you have a belief system that a restaurant in a strip mall…read morecan't be good, discard the notion and head to Big Pot. I've had the combination pho on both visits. The broth is flavorful and the ingredients (brisket, tripe and meatballs) are plentiful. If you finish the bowl you'll have to be rolled in Violet fashion to the nearest juicer. On my last visit, I added an order of spring rolls. They were great. Service on both visits has been great. Prices are slightly higher than average but not out-of-line for the portion sizes. As for ambiance, it is industrial in finish, but I come for the food, not the decor. I'll definitely keep this in my rotation of Asian style restaurants in Appleton!

The food was very delicious . Our waiter was very kind and sweet. The vibe of this place is really…read morenice and calm. I would recommend to come here ! Everything was amazing !

Solid fried walleye and excellent waffle fries. Picture perfect small town Wisconsin interior. Very…read moresweet girls behind the bar. I'll be back again.

Nothing to complain about means I don't have any issues putting out a 5 star review…read more My dining partner suggested ICU as a place to grab some wings. With 15 sauces available, I thought, "let's try something different." The bartender/waitress greeted us as soon as we found our table. She was quick to get us drinks, followed by grabbing our order. We picked 50 wings and a basket of fries. Knowing we are big eaters, we figured we could polish off the three flavors (Thai chili, Parmesan garlic and hot garlic) of wings. Turns out we were wrong! While we did damage, the jumbo sized wings were more than we could finish. Meaty, hot and amply sauced, they were very tasty. The full basket of fries came piping hot and also was more than enough to send us home with leftovers. The bar is conveniently located, has a nice sized parking lot and plenty of seating. While there seemed to be a lot of regulars, we received great service in the sports themed tavern. Local Wisconsin vibes abound. We will definitely come back again!

I stay at the Cobblestone in often, so this is a convenient place to grab a drink or dinner. If I…read morewere to rate the service alone, I would give this place 5+ stars. Logan, Kelsey, and Kat have now taken care of me twice and are so committed to me having the best experience possible. The food is hit and miss. I had the steak flatbread a few weeks ago and it was good. I ordered the salmon last night and found it to be a on the fishy side, the couscous on the salty side, but the asparagus perfectly cooked. I'll continue to come back here and try different things, mainly to say hi to my favorite waitstaff!

My second time there this month. Everything was excellent again. Even got lucky to get my same…read moreserver Jack as last time. Who remember me and treated me like I was a old friend. Very attentive and was right on the ball with bring our delicious food done to perfection. Will definitely be back again. Looking forward to the patio opening soon. ​

Wonderful local German restaurant and bar. Went during happy hour on a Tuesday. Sat at a high top…read moreaway from the bar. Bar nearly full but the noise was not bad at all! Very nice interior. Waitress very friendly and quick to bring out our drinks and food. Speaking of food...sauerkraut balls fantastic! Which then DH had the tips and potato balls with the fench onion soup! Top notch! I had the French dip beef sandwich with ajou. Delish!! We could tell the beef was local and farm raised. So happy we picked this place for supper while in Appleton! Well done Mark and team!

We had a great experience! The servers were friendly and knowledgeable about gluten free options…read more Almost everything can be made gluten free! They have a dedicated fryer and they make their own (gluten free) breading. I started with Mark's famous French Onion soup (you must have this!), them went on to the Bavarian platter that includes Veiner Schnitzel (oh damn, that was good), Bavarian sausage, smoked pork chop with apple sauce, and gluten free dumplings. My wife had the Reuben sandwich and onion rings. I wish they had a younger clientele. Younger folks would really enjoy their great selections! I didn't know how busy it gets, but they had plenty of tables open, although we came at about 5pm. The ambience was favorable to the dining. The lighting was intimate but not dark. The bathroom was clean and worth a good review by itself.

we were pleasantly surprised! We chose to take some people from out of town on a Friday night was…read morevery low-key in the extremely low. We thought we would try fish fry but instead we just ordered from the regular menu. I was skeptical, ordering the baked salmon dinner and let me tell you that was the best salmon I've ever had. i'm very critical when it comes to how salmon is prepared, but I absolutely loved it with the honey mustard topping. The service was wonderful even though we caused some delays of our own and she was very gracious about it. I'm actually very surprised that Beach isn't on a Friday night but I'm assuming everybody's running over to other fish my husband loved his pizza. My daughter loved her fried perch, and our friends that came to visit us. Enjoyed their meals as well.

Whelp here is my review take it or leave it, we ordered 5 dinners, one of the dinners took longer…read moreto prepare and father than stager start the food they just cooked it all at once so 4 of us got our food and the last dish took them 45 minutes longer so we were all done eating before the last person got their food. Sorry that's not acceptable. Next the waitress just disappeared so people weren't getting drinks, we asked for salt, ketchup, and tarter sauce which took another 20 minutes and then when we went to pay the waitress got it all wrong and we ended up paying for a meal we didn't order.. food quality was a 6.5/10 nothing was seasoned and semi cold when it came out. Skip this place for food, if you are going to a drink and scenery go. Wait staff as a whole aren't trained, bar staff is great kitchen staff need work!

This is the best Greek restaurant in the Midwest! The dolmades actually have meat in them and are…read moreserved on a bed of egg lemon sauce. Dinners come with a delicious cup of egg lemon soup, a tasty fresh Greek salad with two cruets to mix one another , one with feta cream and the other with a tasty vinegarette. Also the meals are served with a basket of bread and a small bowl of humus. Wow, so far all very gourmet, made from scratch with wonderful fresh ingredients. Next a dish of almost al dente, barely cooked vegetables arrived: asparagus, broccoli, carand a musroom Rice which was a special addition tonight. All this and we have yet to make it to our main courses. The first main course was chunks of lamb in a creamy feta etc cheese sauce and the second main course a chicken dish stuffed with feta and spinach. This all added up to a wonderful meal, so carefully and succulently prepared. If we didn't live 60 miles away we would try everything on the menu for a month. Rebecca was a top notch waitress. You lucky people who live in Appleton!

We enjoyed our dinners at Apollon. My husband had the shrimp, our grandson the lamb & I had the…read morefish ~ all delicious! Couldn't leave w/out sharing the cheesecake. The flaming cheese is always special & happy they include the soup & salad. We'll be back!

What an amazing experience! This ranks up there as one of my favorite restaurants of all time! I…read morewas traveling in from Atlanta and was impressed with the atmosphere, food, and the service! I highly recommend Fratello's!

WOW oook Fratellos stepped up their game! Got the zucchini sweet potato dish. As a vegetarian I…read moreexpected it to be average and edible, much like other restaurant vegetarian options - but no! It was so flavorful, vegetables had texture, not over cooked and a lot of interesting flavors and textures throughout the dish. Inventive and smart and choices! Whoever redesigned the menu knows what they are doing. My lunch companion got the mushroom pasta and said it was absolutely incredible. If you have been back in a few years, definitely go back!

Love lunches there! Nice people and places. Haven't been there yet at night. Hour away but worth…read morethe trip.

They were fairly busy for 6pm on a Tuesday but the wait was pleasant. Place is nice and clean and…read moredoesn't smell musty or dirty like some supper clubs can. The bar area is spacious to wait either at the bar or in some small lower tables. We came for the salad bar and were a bit underwhelmed. It says Fridays have a limited salad bar and if you asked me what that looked like tonight's is what I'd say. Lettuce, a few standard veggie toppings, your usual dressings, croutons. Missing things like pickles, carrots, corn or peas, three bean salad, cottage cheese. But it was all fresh and crisp and had the most important things for a supper club: cheese and liver spreads with crackers and hot bacon dressing. They also have two soups nightly, lasagna (flavorful and not sweet like some places) and ham and potato (perfectly thickened but not like glue and not too salty). I love that they have perch every night. I was a bit skeptical on all the combos being with tenderloin because I don't like that cut but it was tender yet not mush, perfectly charred and crusty outside but a spot-on medium rare almost to the rare side. Seasoned well and made me a believer in tenderloin. The perch was some of the best I've ever had. Large. Moist fillets and cooked to perfection so it was crispy cracker crumb outside but moist and flaky inside. The broasted chicken was crispy and juicy but a bit salty for my taste. Potato puffs were a fun take on potato sides and well seasoned. Ambiance is what you'd expect, dark wood and "homey" ambiance. Waitresses are fairly attentive and get the job done. It's also absurdly affordable, we paid more for a burger lunch earlier that day and here we even had leftovers.