At first glance, the place presents itself as a neighborhood dive--a worn-in local haunt where the…read moredécor is secondary to the conversation. But the illusion fades the moment a Bloody Mary arrives at the table. This is a bar that takes its craft seriously. The cocktail was thoughtfully prepared and balanced, revealing an attention to detail rarely found in establishments trading on casual charm alone. The atmosphere is equally compelling: lively without being chaotic, welcoming without feeling manufactured. It possesses the kind of authenticity that cannot be designed or replicated. In an era of increasingly curated hospitality, this remains a genuinely local gathering place--unpretentious, distinctive, and unmistakably its own.

We like our walleye and eggs for breakfast, and decided to try out the Squirrel's Nest. It is a…read moresmall establishment with a bar to the left and seating area, to the right, with two smaller tables on the side of the bar. We arrived about 10:00 am, and it was packed. It was very loud with people talking, due to the small space. We sat at our table and waited awhile for a server, but didn't know if we needed to order at the bar. After a while, a waitress arrived to take our order. She was very joyful and friendly. We both ordered the walleye and eggs, which included hashbrowns and toast. My husband added cheese and onions on the hashbrowns at no extra cost. We also ordered a Bloody Mary, which came with a chaser. They arrived with a spear of mozzarella cheese, pimento olive, smoked sausage, and a dill pickle. The walleye had a nice thin crust and the eggs and hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. My better half said that he didn't taste any onions in the hashbrowns and they used American cheese, which made them runny. It was a good breakfast, and we enjoyed our time there. However, due to the loudness, we probably won't go back, as it was hard to have a conversation. Be aware that they only take cash, but they do have an ATM in the building. This establishment definitely had a great atmosphere and service, with friendly staff.

Man... I had a grilled cheese earlier and they offer it with a habanero jelly that I got on the…read moreside. It's something new for me and I've never heard of it. MY MIND IS ABSOLUTELY BLOWN!!! By far the best condiment I have ever had in my entire life, DELICIOUS. I wish I could order a jar to be delivered home

The salad here is SO GOOD!!!! I'm a vegetarian and often struggle to find a solid, meat free salad…read moreout and about but the salad here was just great. Their lettuce was so good in it as well! The cheese curds, fries, and chips were also amazing. The staff is super nice and even though I got it to-go the wait wasn't too bad in the nice bar.

Extensive selection of craft beers in all styles here. Prices are reasonable and the service is…read morevery friendly and attentive.

If you like beer (and I mean GOOD beer, not Budweiser), you need to check this place out…read more While househunting in the area, my boyfriend and I became curious about the little bar on the corner with no signage. We ended up buying a house within stumbling distance, and needless to say, the Malt House has become a favorite neighborhood hangout. The bartenders are friendly, and if you have questions about any of the beers in their gigantic selection, they will gladly tell you what they know with no beer snobbery whatsoever. They occasionally have live music, but it's acoustic, so it doesn't get too loud in the tiny space. It's far enough away from downtown that it doesn't get obnoxiously crowded. They don't have food, but you can order delivery or bring your own in with you. I LOVE this bar. Period.

This off-the-beaten path bar and restaurant is tucked away next to Lake Delton with a covered patio…read more(it was February, so we didn't get to enjoy the patio, which looks to have a new outdoor bar this summer). The Green Owl makes their own pizza dough and offered several interesting pizzas. We tried the Mr. Potatoehead (mashed potatoes, rosemary, bacon) and it was really good! Our son RAVED about the lobster mac 'n cheese from the upstairs restaurant and went promptly into a food coma. If you order off the upstairs menu, it will likely come later than anything ordered downstairs, so be patient. :) We were there at a bit after 5 on Valentine's Day and pretty much had our pick of places to sit. About 30 minutes later, a huge group of at least 20 came in and took up several tables. The server had a lot on his hands, but was still really nice about answering questions and bringing us beverages.

Good pizza, glad they are able to have their menu and the menu to the restaurant above. It's nice…read morethat it's also on the water, gives a nice scenery. Good pizza and attentive service. got the white owl added sausage. Nice under crust, would come back again.

Love this restaurant!! The wait staff are patient and…read moreefficient. All the dishes I've ordered here are outstanding. Most recently I stopped in for lunch on a Friday. Tried the (only on Friday) perch. My order came with four nice-sized perch pieces, potato choice, roll and coleslaw. The beer-battered perch was out-of-this-world outstanding! Incredibly fresh and tender, with a nicely seasoned crust. So good! A+++

I've been here a few times now since my first review, and Off Broadway continues to deliver on…read moretheir food and drink selection. The drink menu has numerous beers on tap, although this summer I've seen fewer dark beers (I know it's not the season, but I don't like light colored beer). Last time I was there I went with the Old Fashioned and it was pretty good. The food menu also delivers solid options that feed a wide range of palettes. Staff has always been kind, knowledgeable, and the kind of crew that's actually fun to have a conversation with. They will linger just an extra few seconds to actually make it a little more personable, a nice touch these days. Parking can still be a nightmare when it's crowded and while it's not a huge place, I haven't had super long waits (don't usually go on weekends). Always a solid recommendation when deciding where to eat.

Great French dip. Cool ambiance. Can tell a favorite amongst the locals…read more Great Bloody Mary as well

Food took a long time, fries were room temp not enough pickles to cover burger all in all not…read moresatisfied.

What a fantastic fish fry!! Erin was an amazing server. Even though we aren't regulars like many…read morepeople there, it was a super welcoming environment. The energy was great, and the food came out quickly. The grilled and blackened walleye were both excellent. The coleslaw and tartar were also delicious. We've been here before for burgers, and we have really been missing out on the fish fry! I love that you can get the fish fry any day!

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Badger Tavern - I've loved this place since it was…read moreTony Frank's and continue to love it. It is a great neighborhood bar with surprisingly great food and a nice variety of beers on tap. While the food isn't anything fancy, the menu has a good range of stuff and everything I've had is always delicious. Bartenders and servers are attentive and provide good service. It's a small place so sometimes it can be hard to find a spot at the bar or a table, but it's worth the trip. They have one of my favorite grilled chicken sandwiches - again, nothing fancy, but always well cooked and very tasty. My mother swears by their fish fry. Parking lot is usually full and a bit haphazard, but there's plenty of parking down the street if you can walk a tiny bit. Highly recommend!

Fantastic venue for live music run by former Chicago jazz club owner. Brings in many touring bands…read moreconnected with their Chicago performances. Great sound and welcoming atmosphere!

It's all about ambience plus the fantastic owner and I will now add a collage I created for the…read morefestive birthday celebration they hosted for world renown jazz performer on September 6th of this year! I immediately felt welcome and comfortable when I went to this event and will definitely return some time soon!