Lots of fun on a summer evening - sometimes there's a band ( which means a crowd) and other times…read moreyou feel like you have the place to yourself! Great bar, unmatched views of Madison's beauty, friendly vibe always!

A shorter review since I was just here on a random Monday evening meeting up some co-workers who…read moreI'd never met in person before. The tiki bar didn't seem to be open, but since I was driving anyway and we had a long day of meetings the next day I didn't miss it. Since I'm coming from Illinois I had to get the requisite Spotted Cow. A fly took a swim in my colleague's beer who was really looking forward to it after a long day of travel, and they were nice enough to give her a fresh one. I also got a freshly grilled brat and some chips for just $6 which feels like a steal these days. Overall a nice place to chill with a great view of the lake and can see why it might be a popular spot for events.

Private party group of 60. Self service chicken and beef buffet. Beef was passable but chicken was…read moreover cooked and tasteless. Desserts were tasty though. Though sound baffles hung from ceiling diner noise was deafening. Also, even with heavy rains you could hear the passing freight trains. Could not image anyone wanting to park their AV here.

Do Not Book here, go to WhiteTale Bluff (family owned, much better business)…read more Save your money, they will not refund you if you want to leave and admitted everyone complains about the trains. The TRAINS and HORNS all throughout the night will keep you up, SHAKING your camper. It is so bad, we left the second night without them offering a refund. Would rather lose our $69 per night, than our sleep and sanity. Your welcome in advance for the warning.

My group was looking for a nice, unique spot to round out a memorable trip to Madison, and Mint…read moreMark perfectly fit the bill. From start to end, we could not have asked for a better experience! The interior was super cute and gave Golden Girls vibes. They didn't take reservations, so most times you can expect a wait. We waited an hour but didn't mind, as we simply hung out at the fantastic cocktail bar upstairs (looking at you, The Perch!). They specialize in small plates, so I recommend coming hungry with a group so you can try as many dishes as possible. We split the biscuit, cauliflower, charred cabbage, calamarata, rigatoni, mortadella pizzetta, and Berkshire pork chops. All of the plates arrived as they were ready, so everything was very fresh. The biscuit was super buttery and an absolute must-order! I loved the unique sweet and savory combination from the garlic butter and honey. The cauliflower had a savory sauce that was perfectly rounded out by sweet raisins and crispy cheese. The cabbage was slightly crispy and served atop a smoky, creamy dip that reminded me of muhamarra. I would highly recommend both! Next, we tried the pizzetta, which had a thin, crispy Neapolitan style crust that made the dish not too heavy. With high quality mortadella contrasted by a honey drizzle and crunchy pistachios, this was truly an ideal pizza for me. The tomato sauce was one of the most flavorful I've had in awhile. The rigatoni was well cooked and liked, but given the stardom of the other dishes, fell a bit flat comparatively. The only miss for us was the calamarata pasta. It was extremely briny from the minced olives and had a super sharp cheese in the sauce that left a very strong, unpleasant aftertaste. I think this would take a specific palette to enjoy. It wasn't enough to ruin the meal for us overall, though, since everything else was amazing. We rounded out the meal with the pork chops and frites, which was decidedly the highlight. The pork was among the most tender I've ever had, and was perfectly complemented by a flavorful cherry sauce that didn't overwhelm the meat. The fries were also super crispy and addictive. We left absolutely stuffed and in high spirits, unanimously deciding that this was one of the best meals we've had in recent history. I highly recommend paying a visit and would absolutely return next time I'm in Madison!

We sat out on the patio at Mint Mark and had a really great time. The menu changes quite frequently…read morewith a few standard staples. The staff was friendly and did a great job answering all of our questions. Loved the chips and French onion dip - a must try! The We also got the mafaldine pasta (not pictured) and a pizzetta. I didn't love the taste of these as much. Not the place to go if there are picky eaters in the group.

Wow this place is super cute and fun! It's small - so keep that in mind, but bring your island…read morespirit when you walk in the door. And if you forgot it, don't worry, the leis and surfboards, and tropical drinks are sure to take you there. The staff was super great too - they bring a fun vibe! My only gripe is that it's a smidge overpriced.... Otherwise love this bar!

Had a great time. Was in St Charles for dinner and came out of where we ate and noticed the bar…read more Decided to walk in for a drink and was happily surprised by all of it. Had no idea it was there and the bar tender was super busy but super friendly and provided great service. Place was crowded and lively. It was a great place to have a very casual drink.

Went there with friends for casual dinner overlooking the river. We had grilled chicken…read moresandwiches. They were excellent. Our server was prompt and attentive. We will be back again soon.

Not a good experience. Slow and poor service…read more Pulled pork nachos no longer with nachos, just waffle fries. Although other nacho options on menu, Waitress said substitution nachos for the fries was not an option in a cold tone. Really? Coleslaw was also not available for the fish and chips, but for an UP-CHARGE there were other options like a small side salad. UP-CHARGE, really??? No reasonable substitutions here when you run out? There were also no weekly specials as mentioned on the menu. Overall, poor service and don't recommend.

A 23.00 salad made with ice berg lettuce, mixed drinks served in plastic kids cups, our server…read morewould take orders for a couple people and then would disappear for 5 minutes and then would come back a while later and grab a few more. Several drinks were forgotten. Would not go back.

We have been here twice, staff not welcoming,small portions (taco plate). We did enjoy the outside…read moreseating.

Stopped in for lunch. Heard the burgers were good and they were. Quaint place with a lot of…read morecharacter. Grill right behind the bar. Friendly greeting by one of the owners. Wifey had a hamburger with a slice of raw onion. I went with the cheeseburger, pepper jack and a slice of raw onion. Split an order of seasoned fries. Burgers were large, guessing 1/3 to 1/2 a pound, coarse ground beef cooked perfectly for us. Fries were piping hot and nicely seasoned. Everything was excellent. Food came hot to the table. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend without any reservations. Will head back on a Friday for the fish fry.

Before you walk in, take a moment to study the rough-hewn, hand-carved columns outside. Cool. I…read morewonder who made them but didn't bother to ask anyone about their history. Inside, it's all lodge-like knotty cedar on it's high ceiling and walls, and while that may not be novel for this part of the state, it is especially good quality, well-maintained, and nicely designed compared to the interiors of many of the other well-worn taverns in the area. However; that does not carry over to the bar seats that are well worn-out and held together with electric tape. So who cares, no one can see it once their butt is firmly in place. Highly recommended: Prime Rib breakfast every Saturday and Sunday from 8a.m. til 12 p.m. Tender, juicy, lightly browned, served with tasty au jus, eggs your way, and hash browns made "special" with the addition of onion and melted cheese, on request. Noteworthy touches: an adorable, elderly poodle mascot behind the bar, a lazy calico cat with her name embroidered on her own stool, and customers are welcome to bring in their well-behaved pups, as well; I would be remiss not to mention a small but adequate selection of slots in a side room near the screened back door. The requisite beer and alcohol are available but served in plastic "glasses", so do like the natives and drink beer from the bottle. Full, decent quality pub grub menu. Ask the bartender for directions to Trader's tiki bar and food on the adjacent camp grounds on the Wisconsin river. It's called an island and it has the vibe. If the upscale, aggressive bar scene in Chicago is beginning to seem more chore than it's worth, the quasi-dive/restaurants and supper clubs strung like wooden beads on a coir chain along the by-ways of this close-in Driftless Region (Google it) of Wisconsin are well worth the scenic, pastoral drive and time--especially if you're not looking to hook up, fall in love, get married, and have kids. It's simply a great way to unwind, relax, and just be yourself by yourself, with your best buds, or SO--and return home with change for your ten-spot jingling in your pocket.

We enjoyed our dinner. Oysters are always delicious. Big and meaty!…read more We love that we can bring our little doggie inside too!

We had an excellent meal at Sandbar on St. George Island. The fried shrimp was delicious (8/10),…read moreand the blackened scallops and grouper were outstanding (9/10). The chicken nuggets and hamburger were surprisingly great (10/10), and the pimento cheese side was the star of the meal (12/10). Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I'll definitely be back for many years to come and highly recommend this spot for casual, delicious coastal food. Mark