The Waterfront is truly a very special restaurant. We were in the area and were so in love with how…read morebeautiful it was along the Mississippi River walking path that we dropped by here for an early dinner. We were so fortunate that they were able to seat us on the outdoor patio facing the water. This restaurant isn't just great for the views--the food and drinks here were phenomenal as well. Our appetizers of beer-battered cheese curds and mussels were so flavorful and hit the spot. We also loved our fish tacos and linguini with scallops (I absolutely loved the crushed red pepper that came with it too!). Our food all paired nicely with their extensive cocktail/drinks menu, which included many different breweries and distilleries. This is one of those restaurants you'll remember visiting forever--definitely come visit if you can!

You definitely pay for the view!…read more We split a crab cake and cheese curd appetizer. Both were very good. Because the crab cake had such great flavor, I did not use the herb sauce it comes with. Same thing with the cheese curds! Yummy all by themselves! While we waited for our table, we got some great pictures in the lobby with the flowers! Come here, relax, and enjoy the view! Most sincerely!

Our Favorite spot in De Soto!! We stumbled upon this gem while on a weekend get away. This is a…read morelocal family owned business, new owners within the last year. Shannon and Todd are serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day!! You can choose to sit in the dining room or bar. The locals are eating and hanging out here and that's all I needed to know!! They have gaming, but more importantly they have the Wisconsin pull tabs. A fully stocked bar and ice cold beers are ready for your sipping pleasure. We stopped in on 3 different occasions during the weekend. What we ordered: *** homemade hand battered fresh cheese curds- these were the best curds I have ever eaten!! For breakfast the following day: ** 3 egg omelet with fresh ham, tomatoes and cheese with a side of bacon. ** Biscuits and gravy with an over easy egg. Our food was hot fresh, and delicious. This restaurant/bar is exactly how you picture a locals place to be. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and made us feel at home. We were sad to leave as we felt like we were leaving family. This is a must stop while in De Soto!!

Had the pizza for the first time over the weekend. The pizzas are factory-made crusts. They only…read morecome in 12". For 2 adults, one is too small, 2 is too much. I wish they came in different sizes and were homemade crust. Otherwise, basic toppings, expensive add-ons, and not many specialty pizzas. Meh. The jukebox in the bar area is soooo loud. It does not "fit" the crowd of old people out trying to visit. They kept coming out to the dining area complaining it was too loud in the other room. Despite the staff's back and forth, we were not greeted or waited on for 20 minutes. We could hear them BSing in the back, but I think they forgot they were at work. We kept closing the door between the bar and dining room and the staff walking in between constantly left it open. The owners need to "read the room" and adjust the jukebox accordingly. We shouldn't have to YELL over dinner. I wear hearing aids and couldn't hear a thing! Food is inconsistent and owner-after being complimented that the food had improved since they opened only argued that it's the same food they had when they opened, which it is not. Shut up and take the compliment!

Elsie's is home to my favorite fries. I love the crisp coating and they are fried a golden brown…read morejust the way I like them. Furthermore, they are the perfect size, not too fat or too thin. On this visit I had a BLT which is exactly what I was craving, crispy bacon and fresh crunchy lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Yum! Yum! The ambiance is exactly what you would expect in a rural Midwestern town. It is tastefully decorated, clean, and comfortable. The service is fast and the staff is friendly. You will feel like friends when you walk out the door.

So the Good, the Bad, and the Sickening:…read more The food was good once we got it. The service was not so great. The server did only what she needed to do, take the order, bring the food, bring the bill. No welcome, no thank you, no have a good night, no telling us the specials, no soda refills. Even when people came for take out she just stood at the counter staring at them, waiting for them to talk first, never said hello, never said thank you, just got their food and pushed it to them. The Sickening: We were seated where we could see the pick up counter and salad bar. Near the end of the night the server was filling up the salad bar. She was using her BARE HANDS to fill the containers. And then it really got gross... she used her TEETH to tear open a bag of hard-boiled eggs... um thanks for getting your mouth juice on the top of the bag and every egg that passes through the opening. I don't 100% blame the server for lack of food safety knowledge; management is responsible for training front & back of the house employees on food safety, there was no other employee besides the server (and cook) so they obviously just don't care, nor can they seem to afford a simple pair of scissors to cut open bags.

On a little road trip into Wisconsin today and headed to Arcadia. A friend recommended Larry's…read moreLookout and wow! It's a hidden gem among corn fields and cows and tremendous valleys and hills. They have a super cool indoor bar but my favorite part was the outdoor deck. You literally can see for many miles on a beautiful day like today. They also have an outdoor fireplace with cowboy boots hanging from the rafters. So cool! I had the sloppy Joe special with Mac and cheese and a side of cheese curds-which are mandatory if you are visiting Wisconsin! Food was fresh and delish and I 100% recommend this place.

From the owner: The Lookout offers a memorable experience with great food, drinks, and an outstanding view. Located…read moreatop "the ridge," this cozy spot serves up classic and modern dishes such as burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers. Guests can enjoy local beers, wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. Open year-round, The Lookout is the perfect stop whether you're out on a snowmobile in winter or on a motorcycle in summer. Relax on the spacious deck in warm weather or by the fireplace on colder days, all while taking in beautiful Buffalo County scenery. The menu is regularly updated to keep things exciting

Super unique place to visit! Great people and great food! An experience everyone needs to have!!read more

This place is wild! The decor is hilarious and there is stuff to look at everywhere. The food was…read morepretty average, but it is more than made up for by the atmosphere and friendly staff. There were two women working on the day we went, and they were both hilarious and made it a lot of fun. They were maybe a bit busier than they expected to be, but they were having fun and our wait time went by quickly.

What a fun stop! The burgers were amazing and perfectly charred. The service was great and the…read moresweet potato tots? Delicious! Charming spot

Place is disgusting and the menu is deceptive. They will mislead and then overcharge you. And when…read moreyou point out that the menu is confusing, they charge you extra and act like assholes about it. Avoid this place. Avoid Mauston really. Owner sucks.

Good spot. Supporting local instead of a large chain. Nice people. Good food. Good drinks.read more

Our waitress was pleasant, and efficient. Our old fashioned seemed to be from a mix. Appetizers…read morewere fine. My husband order the daily special fish, he said was good. 2 of us had the tips, they were ok, not bad, not good, ok. My blackened tips had mushrooms and chunks of bacon all over it which I was not expecting - the description didnt mention that so I was disappointed. My son seemed to enjoy his regular tips. Our 4th person had the chicken sandwich, she was good. The meal was not bad, but nothing to get excited about - perhaps the cooking style more geared toward the locals??

Spectacular - This is probably the only time I've started a review with that word…read more Service - Perfect. Very attentive, great recommendations on figuring out the menu, while being unintrusive. We shared these things: Small plate with scallops, pork belly, cantaloupe. Pork chop, flattened & breaded & fried, with amazing sauce and fresh green beans. Delicata squash, stuffed with a feta forward filling, with hummus and fresh mushrooms on the plate as well. My descriptions do not adequately capture the depth of flavors & sauces on each plate. So many flavors in pleasing combinations! Finally, this place is a great value. I'm not saying it is cheap. But you can spend this kind of money on much less interesting food.

What a lovely little spot in a quaint little town. I was definitely not expecting this level of…read morequality food and service. The menu is pure Wisconsin, but high quality. Burger was very good and so was the large portion of Friday Fish fry (it was Walleye). Solid beer and cocktail list and some tasty desserts. I'd go back in a heartbeat. If you are passing through, do stop. Loved that every employee was friendly and had a smile on their face.

Food was good but serving size could be better for pricing. Ordered a pick up meal and was…read moredisappointed in the small amount of fries considering there is a +$2 charge for them. Also, I feel as the entree size in general was on the smaller size. Typically when I've order fish tacos from other places the order comes with 3-4 tacos and this only had two. The food overall does taste good, but not for the price.

Seating inside and out! Attached is a photo from a Wednesday at 1pm in August. Busy-but our food…read morewas out in less than 15. I heard a couple saying, "I wish I would have gotten your chicken pot pie! I need something more than ice cream". We didn't get the pot pie...although tempting after a review like that! We got the black chicken grain bowl ($15) and the pork Ruben fry bowl ($15.75). Both were great! I enjoyed the grain bowl more simply because of the poblano avocado sauce. Coming from someone who doesn't like avocado... that's a big compliment. It added a good spice/ pizazz to the dish! No trace of avocado taste at all. The pork Ruben fry bowl was good too... but I felt that I could make it at home.

The service was great, the drink, salad, stead, (canned) mushrooms, all the worst I have ever had…read more Pass this one by.

Great place! Bartender was awesome - she was so friendly and fun! Food was great and beer was cold…read more We will definitely stop again.