i drive 1 hour to get a burger from the dog house once a month, i luv the loaded burger. but my…read morenext trip i'm going to get and try a different burger on there menu.

Really good burger with a toasted bun, good fries with the right level of crispiness. You order…read morefood at the bar. Street parking in the area is no problem. The patio is large with lots of space and shade and variety of tables. Lively (loud) bar crowd. Beware lots of smoking outside if that bothers you. The giant tots are more cheese/sour cream fluffy and less tater tot.

My brother in law wanted to stop in for lunch here while we were in town. We had a pretty large…read moregroup of 7 people; two kids and five adults. We didn't get immediate seating, but for a Saturday at lunch time that makes sense. They did get us in about 25 minutes later which I didn't think was too crazy. In total we were there for 90 minutes. We were seated upstairs, so we all got to take the elevator up. That was fun. We were kind of seated in a corner booth behind a wall, so I feel like maybe we were forgotten about a little bit by our server. I also think he was the only one working upstairs, so he might have been a bit overwhelmed. But he was very nice and took care of all of our requests. All of our food was decently good. Three of us got the bbq bacon style burger, one got a salad, the kids got the Mac bites, and one of us got the brisket sandwich. I was happy to see that one of the side options was carrots and celery, and they were big pieces of veggies for the sides. Would I come back here again? It's certainly not out of the question. This is my first time visiting this area so I'm sure there are other places to try as well.

Met friends for a mid-week lunch. We all appreciated the tall wooden booths which made our…read moreconversations easy. Between the four of us we ordered a burger, a salad, a bowl meal and a chicken sandwich. I had the Pesto Chicken sandwich with a side of tater tots (many other side choices to choose from). The sandwich was very tasty, even the roll itself, but the chicken was a bit chewy. The tots were awesome! Everyone enjoyed our lunch gathering. Our server was attentive and was happy to take a couple photos for us.

Sandwiches and pub fare are nothing fancy. We tried the French onion dip - it was ok but not…read morereally spectacular. The sandwiches were light on the meat and the bread was a bit dry. The brandy old fashioned sweet was really good. The server (and bartender), Kim was helpful and friendly and very competent for a new to the job Bartender! Next time we try the burgers.

horrible food and bad service cold and bland fries, bland burger, flat soda waited for bill for…read moreover 15 minutes finally went up and paid

One of our vacation highlights! Great service, lovely signage, great ambiance, friendly owners, and…read moremore than enough beers to choose from. I especially loved their tap to pour for the beer station, so you can taste test before filling your glasses. We also bought a mug, long sleeve shirt, and hoodie from here. Food's basic and gets the job done. Also, they have some board games you can play while you chill and sip.

Great experience! Amazing Midwest customer serve, delicious bites & live music to boot!…read more Perfect start to a weekend away

Did not dine in here, but boy is this quite the bar. Wisconsin hospitality and a strong pour. Live…read moremusic outside was quite enjoyable.

If possible I would give 1,000 stars. DJ is my spirit animal, and new bestie. His mom and grandma…read moremust be awesome and everything about the folks who frequent this place is comforting. My people and I can't wait to visit next year as this years pop in has created memories I want to repeat!!! Drink here!!!

What a wonderful restaurant! First night in Galena, IL we dined here. I kept it simple with a bowl…read moreof potato soup and a Scottish egg. The soup was a delicious . A thinner soup but the flavor was delectable! The Scottish egg was over the top with a beautiful curry aioli sauce. The sausage encasing the egg was neither greasy or salty but packed with flavor. I would definitely order it again! My husband loved his fish and chips! The music by a gentleman whose last name was Herr was fantastic! Loved the whole vibe!

Checked out this Irish pub located in a hotel in Galena. Frank O'Dowd's certainly is an appropriate…read moresetting for the guests here. It has a lot more room than expected with enough space for live music. As for the drinks and food they're good stuff also. The prices can be high but it's not crazy for the atmosphere and quality. Basically this is one of the first places one encounters when entering town from the east. It's located in the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The hotel itself is very nice and has lots of amenities of its own if wanting to stay there. As for the restaurant itself it's one of the highlights. It's about $8 for an Irish coffee, which is a classic in the morning, evening, or whenever. Amazingly they have non dairy options including Bailey's Dairy Free Toffee Cream. It's about $18 or more for an entree which is a lot. We were able to find a few plant based options. I got the Roasted Squash Bowl. This has broccolini, farro, heirloom tomato relish, pickled red cabbage, and white beech mushrooms. An earthy flavor. She had the Vegan Shepherd's Pie. An alternative made with faux beef and mushroom gravy There's also plenty of meaty options like beef medallions. For sure it's one of the nicer restaurants around here. It's closed Mondays. They amazingly have a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

I was on an all women's motorcycle ride and we just happened to stop at Viking Brew Pub for lunch…read more Nice place. I loved the bar, it was shaped like a Viking ship with a dragon We had a pretty big group and so we had made a reservation and they were expecting us which was nice. We were sat off into a room where we could all sit together and talk. Our server was absolutely amazing. Guess what, I found another yummy Ruben there with the best fried green beans with this amazing cranberry dipping sauce. Oh, wow, it was delicious. It was a perfect day for an all women's motorcycle ride, there were 13 of us. 12 Spyder riders and 1 Harley Tri Glode.

Time to update my review again -- and UPGRADE my review. I am consistently impressed by Viking Brew…read morePub. I love that it's a local joint, love that it has a legit Viking ship bar that blows smoke/steam, and love getting beer brewed on site. And a nice variety of beer at that. It had been awhile since I've been here, but it continues to be delicious. We came here for a Friday fish fry and while busy, the wait wasn't terrible at all. We went to the bar to grab a drink, and it seemed a bit wrong not to get a beer but it also seemed wrong not to get an Old Fashioned while waiting for a fish fry. So, Makers Old Fashioned Sour it was, and it was really good! I'd definitely order it again, and love that they didn't over-fill it with ice. It could sit for a bit and not get so terribly watered down. But OMG the fish fry! We try out a new fish fry spot every month, or at least most months, and I have to say this fish is probably my #1 that we've had. It was so delicious. The breading on the outside was light but crispy, and the inside was juicy and moist (sorry, it's really the best word to describe this!). I brought the third piece home (it took a lot of willpower not to eat it). I tear the breading off and give some of the fish as a topper for my pup's dinner. This fish and breading was seriously so good I'd eat the breading straight out of the refrigerator off the fish. The french fries were good, but had a few too many that were overly crunchy (reject fries, as I like to call them). Even so, still good and the fish still gets it 5 stars and the title of "Best." The roll that came with it was likewise delicious. Fun, local atmosphere and good food all around - the regular menu is great, the fish fry is great, the beer is great, and the drinks from the bartenders are great.

Glacier Ridge is an amazing find tucked away in quiet Barnaveld. I got trapped under the park…read moreshelter across the street during a thunderstorm with my cycling group. It was probably about 10:30am and we saw that they opened at 11:00am, so promptly at 11 we went over to the bar. I was very pleasantly surprised when we walked in - this place is huge! And the interior is very neatly decorated with a modern rustic kind of feel. The bar is large with plenty of seating, along with tons of other tables available near the bar or further away. We were a pretty sizeable group, about 15 or so strong, so I am sure our unannounced entrance was a bit overwhelming upon their immediate opening. Nevertheless, the bartender immediately asked the group "How many bloody mary's am I making?" Everyone was served along with the regular customers coming in for late breakfast/early lunch. I think there were only 2-3 staff members working and they handled it like champs. They were so nice and got everything out to the customers. I only had the opportunity to drink here, and while I was sad to see no dark beer options, a Summer Shandy is always a good failsafe. While it is not super close to home, I am definitely planning to make it out here again soon to actually enjoy the food as well. Definitely worth checking out if you're anywhere nearby!

Fantastic little find in Barneveld. About 20 minutes from West Madison and well worth the drive…read more Clean establishment with friendly staff. Couple that will a great food and a wide selection of craft brews (and cocktails), you have a winner. I don't typically write reviews, but this place is worth checking out. Will definitely be going back again soon!

When you visit New Glarus Brewery and purchase a beer, they give you a token that can be redeemed…read moreat a few of the bars and restaurants around town. I had a token and needed lunch so after a quick scan on Yelp, we decided to check out Ott Haus. And I was not disappointed. The building is cute and kinda small. It definitely had an older feel, kinda dive bar-ish but it was clean. They have bar seating, a handful of tables, and a beer garden area. It gets a little crowded pretty quickly so you may make some new friends if you share a table. The service was great and the owner was super nice. She answered questions and was very accommodating. They have New Glarus beer on tap, duh. But also domestics, cocktails, and soft drinks. I had a strawberry rhubarb beer from New Glarus and absolutely loved it. I also had a PBR which is my stand by. Based on the reviews, we had to try the cheese curds. They come with a dill ranch. They weren't greasy at all. They were lightly breaded and fried perfectly. The ranch was a tasty accompaniment. Highly recommend and would order again. For my entree, I ordered the Beer Cheese Bacon Burger: 1/2 pound burger cooked medium with beer cheese and bacon on a pretzel bun. This was probably my favorite meal of my Wisconsin vacation. The burger patty was delicious and seasoned well. The pretzel bun held everything together and paired perfectly with the creamy beer cheese sauce. The bacon was an added bonus. I opted for tater tots for a side and enjoyed dipping them in that extra beer cheese. This was seriously one of the best burgers I've eaten in a looooong time. It's probably good that I live 500 miles away because my waist line and wallet would take a beating. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a drink and food. I will be back the next time I'm in town.

The atmosphere is pleasant and the food was delicious!!! We had the garlic cheese curds, Ott Burger…read more, and Haddock fish fry and we enjoyed all of it. Definitely stop by at Ott Haus Pub if you're in New Glarus.

I'm in town a couple times a year so I'm not a regular. This is a once-in-a-while-type review. But,…read moreholy shit, I've found my place when I'm here. Local patrons. Local management. Total fun. Great atmosphere. This is my place now. Love it. I can only imagine how lucky the regulars feel. Can't wait to be back.

This is far and away the best pub in town. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. From the…read morelive music, game day specials, or the "cheers" type vibe on a weekday this is the place to be in Sauk City when you need a drink and lively conversation.