Came in for the live music and dinner, throughly enjoyed both! The grilled cod tacos were full of…read moreflavor and loved my Kentucky mule! And the atmosphere was amazing! Will definitely be back!

New owners since Feb 2025. Met the GM, Keith and owners. Kitchen should be done in the fall. Plus…read moreget a large craft beer offering. There are doing a ton of work to it go check it out. Reasonable beer and drink prices.

One of the Best Bat Burgers you'll ever have! I headed to Devils Lake today, and as soon as I…read morestepped off the ferry, I mentioned to my spouse that we should grab a burger on our way back. I've been visiting Devils Lake for years, and I always pass by this bar. Then it hit me--this bar's burger was on Channel 15's morning show last year! So, I decided to swing by on our way back. It was just the middle of the afternoon on a Monday, so it wasn't too crowded. The service was fantastic, and the burgers were absolutely delicious. So, if you ever find yourself in Merrimac, make sure to stop by for a beer and one of the best bar burgers you'll ever taste.

I stopped here in my bike after the ferry today. Heather was at the bar and got me my food and was…read moresuper pleasant. It seems like a really nice place. The burger was very good and done correctly. I skipped the fries and chips cuz those are just empty calories . No picture of food but check out my bike.

Unfortunately, The Varsity Club is out of business. If you're looking for a place in Merrimac, try…read morethe Ferry Crossing or H's Place. Both are very good.

I've been coming here with my wife and in-laws for a few years now, mainly around the year-end…read moreholidays. Everything's been great so I should have written about this place before. We brought our little nephews and niece in here last night and were blown away by the service, food, and atmosphere, which just prompted me to give some thanks. The deck outside has a gorgeous view, but the weather was a bit chilly so we sat inside their lovely sun room. The servers took excellent care of three little kids with patience and attention. The food was excellent, all around. I love this place.

Returned to the Gem to try another menu item. The place is famous for pizza and it is an out of…read morethis world experience. Today we were surrounded by pizza eaters, everyone happy and smiling. Place has open seating and plenty of TVs. We went for burgers. We had heard good things about burgers, so we dipped our toes into the change pool and gave it a shot. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment. Either we had the wrong day or an inattentive cook. Wifey had the regular burger with a slice of raw and fries. Burger was ordered medium, a little pink showing. I went with the Gem Burger 1/3 pound with all the trimmings - tomato, lettuce, onion, bacon and a slice of pepper jack - and an order of fries. Wifeys burger was well done, even singed black on one side and her fries looked like they were from the end of the bag. All of them were pretty much less than an inch long. My burger was similar, not medium and more on the well side, but my bun was burned. Not just toasted a little extra, I could taste the burned bread. My fries were similar. The Gem has a problem with quality control. All the pizzas that came out looked fantastic, our burgers, not so much. The kicker was the cook came out to get a look at us before the end of the meal. Just a quick look and back to the kitchen. Bottom line .... stick to pizza. I'll never go back for another burger. There are better places in town for a good burger. Recommend that non pizza orders be double checked with good quality standards before leaving the kitchen.

Overall happy with our experience here. Pretty sure the spinach artichoke dip was microwaved to…read moreheat up. But still tasted good. The BBQ chicken pizza was amazing. Definitely more than enough food for 2 people. Prices are reasonable as well. Service was quick. The menu isn't extensive but the things we tried were good. Would definitely consider stopping again.

Spent the weekend in Wisconsin camping in below freezing temperatures. Best way to recover from the…read morecold is a hot cup of cocoa right? Nah. Give me beer. Drove past this brewery and immediately had to turn around and check it out. The venue is AWESOME. Turf outdoor seating space with table, couches, heaters, and what looked like a stage for live music. The staff here are certainly very friendly and the do a great job explaining the variety of beers they have. Had a beer sampler to try a few before getting crowlers. Would absolutely recommend the Udders up, Fika, and their Oktoberfest beer (as a stout and cream ale fan). All of their beers had robust flavor and interestingly enough a more full mouthfeel than most beers. The Smoked six tasted like smoked bacon which is cool and all but that's an experience, not really something I would drink regularly. This tap room is a great place to get a good afternoon or morning beer with friends and to watch football. I now have another reason to drive up from Chicago other than Spotted Cows. Go Bears.

Stopped on Saturday with my best friends and daughter! We shared appetizers and had some delicious…read moredrinks!! Bonus music was playing and we could enjoy the outdoor space! We definitely will be back food was delicious and drinks perfection!! Thank you

Great place to get a "scoop" or two of delicious ice cream! They have a very nice set up on the…read morelake with a dock, picnic tables, bags and a wonderful view of the lake. The staff is super nice too!

Fun and friendly times in the Lake! Really a cool experience to be able to have ice cream while…read morewaiting for a Ferry ride.

We live only a few blocks from the Riv and probably order pizza and other delicious entrees once…read moreevery 10 days. Everyone from the rep taking the order, the chefs and the delivery person and especially the food is terrific. We highly recommend the Riv to people in Sauk, Middleton and Madison

Great people, great food and fun bowling. All the staff we…read moreencountered were very friendly and helpful. After bowling we stayed for lunch, and so glad we did! 3 of the 4 of us ordered pizza, the 4th had a wrap. I ordered thin crust, the other 2 hand tossed. We all ordered our own mix of sauces and toppings. The wrap was tasty as well. This was my first time there, but will most definitely not be my last.

Best pizza in the area!! Other menu items are also…read moredelicious. This is an absolute family favorite and you won't be disappointed.

Moved up here from Chicago a year ago and haven't found good pizza until today. Finally!!!! Pizza…read morewas AMAZING. Service was great. Definitely worth the thirty minute drive. I will be back

You get to pick make your own 11 inch pizza for 15$ or make your own salad or Mac n cheese for…read more11-13$. This is one place that does it right from the hard working employees helping their customers to making sure they don't skimp on toppings you want and you can ask for extra toppings at any time. They have all sorts of veggie and meat options to choose from and have an unlimited Amt of options. For 15$ it's a great lunch or dinner option in the area with fresh ingredients and great service! I would def go back. Only drawback is it takes a bit of time for cooking the pizza but that's all part of the process of how you will enjoy it

The concept is good. Pick what you want and they make it. Not too many seats but what was there was…read moreclean. The pizza was decent but the dough was a bit tough to bite through.

I was blown away how good the thin crust pizza is. I'm a deep dish person, the bartender told me…read moreto try the thin. I'm glad she did. The sausage tasted fresh, not processed. Veggies were also fresh and tasty. Definitely worth eating here.

Looks like a dive bar on the outside, ok on the inside! Good pizza! Pool tables, slots and darts…read moreto keep you amused. Attentive and pleasant staff. ATM on-site. On street parking.