We stopped in while in downtown Ocon for a relaxing glass of wine and we got just that. The staff…read moreis so friendly and will ensure you find a wine you thoroughly enjoy. All you have to do is describe the kind of wine you're looking for and they'll have great suggestions you can sample before committing. We sat at the bar and it was perfect. If you're getting food, they have cozy side rooms off the main dining room as well as tables in the main dining space.

We had great service, fantastic wine and my bang bang shrimp was so good- it wasn't fried so even…read morethough it had amazing sauce, it wasn't super heavy. Our friends made the reservation, so I'm not sure if you have to do something special to get a semi private room, but that was probably the best part. Be warned, you will probably buy bottles of wine.

The food is excellent. My beef short ribs were fork tender, my wife's lamb was some of the best…read morewe've ever had. Server Betty was engaging, professional, menu knowledgeable, and made our dining experience very enjoyable. With beautiful views of lake it would be harder to find a better dining spot in the area.

This Italian restaurant is in the heart of Oconomowoc. I had high hopes for dinner because I had…read morewanted to try this restaurant for awhile. The service from the time we arrived till the end of dinner was perfect. Rob, our server was attentive and polite. The ambiance was lovely as well. I love a restaurant with white tablecloths and lights on the table. We were seated at a window with a view of the lake. The wine list was extensive. As was the cocktail menu. My martini was perfect. As was my husband's Manhattan. We ordered the meatballs as a anti-pasta starter. That's where things started to go wrong.. the meatball was to be made of short ribs, peas, and rice. There was a tiny speck of short rib. One. Tiny. Speck. It was all rice. My husbands dish was amazing. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan. It was probably the worst I've ever had. Rubbery and lacking flavor. I normally love eggplant Parmesan. How can you screw this up? They knew we were there for our anniversary. Not one person mentioned it, until we did. Rob did bring us a complimentary dessert, which was very sweet. Overall, I would not return. Maybe for a lunch, but not for dinner.

Cute spot right on the river. We happened here by accident. Love how cozy it is and the wine…read moreselection for purchase is quite large. They have a small menu but we didn't order anything. The individual working was very knowledgeable and friendly

Wine was good. food was marginal, don't bother with the starter appetizers. My party could have…read moregotten past with wine and food however the service was terrible. Server was too busy talking with her friend the entire time and felt like we were an inconvenience. Entire place was pretty empty when other restaurants in the area were very busy. Won't be back !

We went here for a pre dinner drink and loved it so much that we came back after dinner instead of…read moreexploring a different bar. The DIY wine tasting was pretty cool. You get a card that's attached to your method of payment, and then you just insert it into the dispenser of the wine you'd like to try. All the prices are displayed for each pour you could choose, which I much appreciated. I want to know the damage before I get the check. Hubby stuck with whiskey cocktails; that and the wine were terrific. We did a little build your own charcuterie which was very reasonably priced and presented so damn cute. They have a cheese shop for tourists like us to load up on WI cheese to take big ass charcuterie spreads back to the hotel (and home). The staff were so friendly. We had an absolute blast here and would go out of our way to come back if ever in the area.

Back in 2012/2013 I talked about opening up a wine bar in downtown Waukesha because we needed one…read morehere. Then Crush opened and shortly after that Spring City. Both have different business plans. Spring City offers a way for you to try, sample, taste and drink a wide variety of wines that changes frequently. It is more about learning more about wines from all over the world. Other places, you simply order the wine and then find out you don't like it but are forced to finish it because you just paid $X for it. Here you pay by the ounce. 1, 2 or 3 ounces. It is set up as wine on tap with Aerators. Get a card with your credit card linked to it, read about the wines and start tasting. 75 different wines and varying prices. If you like what you are tasting, they will sell you bottles. If you don't like wines, they have a full bar as well. They also have a limited appetizer menu and nights with live music. Just a great spot to unwind with your significant other or with a larger group. Plenty of parking around the corner or up the street a bit. Yes, downtown Waukesha can be difficult to drive and find parking but there really is plenty of parking. Cheers!

Stopped in to check it out, after our Spirits of Norway wine tour. Cute place that offers food and…read morethe S of N wine. There is live music on some days, and other events to keep the place fresh. This is an offshoot of the vineyard and focused on their wine. The employees were friendly and the service was informative and attentive. Stop out and support a local business with great service. We will be back for a lunch one day.

Friendly, good snacks and wine! We love the live entertaining and the small venue. Wish they were…read moreopen more!!

First time here. It's a historic building on the south end of Bay View. A big old white building…read more(previously called the White House) with a small parking lot on the south side. We had reservations at 6:00 on a Saturday night. (It was cold, a little drizzly, and windy out.) The front entrance has several steep steps, and when you walk through, you are literally at the host station. They were going to seat us right behind the host station, but we knew it was going to be a problem as people went in and out. We asked to be seated a little farther from the door, and after a bit of discussion (it sounded like this was going to be a little issue), they were able to find a table for two in the parlor. So glad! Got settled in right away with menus and waters. Our server did a good job of getting us up to speed on the menu, the service, and the cocktails. They did a very good job throughout the evening (thanks, Roberto). We settled on the Window Seat (Beef Tallow and Rosemary Washed Vodka, crazy but true) and the Night Clubbing (with espresso-infused Campari). Both were very good choices. We decided that we wanted to start with three dishes and then regroup if we needed more. These included the Bok Choy Salad, Cumin and Cinnamon Braised Pork Shoulder, and Venison Tartare (Dijon Ice Cream?). The Bok Choy Salad was a real surprise, with the entire collection being so bright and flavorful. The dates had a meaty quality. The dressing with Nuoc Cham was savory with just a bit of heat. We both decided that we could have made an entire meal of that. The Pork Shoulder came next and was a good portion, with the meat tender and flavorful. The Quinoa Polenta was interesting, but I can't say that it was something I would seek out. I have had Beef Tartare before, but this was a first for Venison Tartare, so of course I just had to order it. What struck me first was that the entire thing (not just the Dijon Ice Cream) was very cold, almost frozen. I tried a couple of bites, and it was so cold that unless you let it sit in your mouth to thaw out, it was somewhat tasteless. I spread it around the plate to thaw out, and it was a big improvement. It's a good-sized portion, and even after loading up on the three pieces of bread, there was still plenty left (maybe a couple more pieces of bread?). There were a couple of desserts that we would have loved to try, but we were full and had a performance to attend. So we will have to wait until next time. Really enjoyed our first dinner. Loved the inventiveness of the menu. The staff all seem to really care about the business and the diners. With the placement of the front door and the draftiness of the dining room, we will likely book our next dinner when the weather turns warmer.

What a gem of a place located in a street corner in a historic house in Bayviee. This place had a…read morecozy but spacious feel. They were festive with Halloween decorations and had a gothic feel. I tried the lamb jerk dumplings and tofu. Highly recommend. They both had unique flavors especially the lamb. The tofu had a nice crispy texture to it with the soy based sauce glazed over it with scallions. I also tried a mocktail version of La Pucelle, it wasn't explicitly listed in the mocktails section so you can order a mocktail version of some the alcoholic cocktails. For dessert I tried the Panna Cotta, it was my first time ever trying it and tho go get it was really good. It had a pomegranate sorbet scoop on top sprinkled with frankincense laid on a bed of shaved ice with the creamy base at the bottom of the bowl. It was refreshing! The waiter was very helpful, he explained how they served food and drinks and when I asked about I n residents for the dessert he was able to describe them in detail.

Food is fantastic as always. Ambiance is upbeat, contemporary and bustling…read more Wait staff was burdened today covering a full house outside along with indoor tables. Manager Nathan could have helped running food, delivering drinks and bussing tables to ease the waitstaff's demands.

Dined here recently, and it was so enjoyable! First of all, the location is great right in the…read morecenter of this walkable town. Their front patio is very welcoming and has plenty of seating. We opted for inside however, as it was a tad chilly during our visit. The inside is welcoming too though: rustic like bar area, big dining room, and an open kitchen. Shout out Scott for taking care of us- what and friendly guy, with attentive service. Not to mention he knew everything on that menu like the back of his hand. Big fan of both my gin martini, and my blackened grouper entree. And let me tell ya it was a tough pick because there are tons of delicious-sounding options here. But in the end, that grouper was perfect. It came atop of multigrain rice, roasted red peppers, spinach, black beans, and mushrooms. Plus the roasted red pepper cream sauce was chefs kiss. Everyone else at the table also cleared their plates: thin crust pizza, short ribs, and sea scallop risotto. Clearly you can't go wrong here. Definitely a bit on the pricey side in my opinion, but I suppose you do get what you pay for!

My husband and I visited Racine and stopped by Uncorkt to see what it was about. It's a large space…read morefilled with wine, beer, and a little shop. There are tables and seating towards the front of the store and an event space upstairs. They have large coolers filled with individual bottles of beer, wine and other beverages. I was impressed by the variety I believe Uncorkt has something for everyone to indulge in. They also have a nice selection of snacks. I was a little underwhelmed with the customer service. There were two employees working and a couple of customers enjoying a bottle of wine when we arrived. None of the staff made eye contact with us or said hello. We browsed around a bit and when I picked a beverage I took it to the counter to ask about their process....do we pay then find a seat, do we start a tab, etc. The person that I spoke with informed me I had to pay for my beverage, and was very short with me when I asked clarification questions - I couldn't get a smile or laugh out of her. I'm sure masks make it hard to understand each other, but the whole interaction felt awkward and not very welcoming. Later a local family that this employee knew came in, and she was very nice warm to them, so I guess she just didn't want to warm up to me. My husband said the other employee was helpful & friendly. We enjoyed sitting by the window and watching the activity along the street while enjoying out beverages, and I would return.

Experience was very lack luster, station 1 User Tony B. 08/09/23 04:43PM…read more Our clerk/bartender was actually an older woman with glasses (not the owner Tony B) that wasn't too accommodating, almost shorted us (my boyfriend and his mom were also with me) on a round of our flights, and was a little, uptight?...overall. Made me feel silly thinking I was mistaken,....Then hollered across the floor to get my attention to explain how she was mistaken. Very weird vibes overall. Bar was full so we sat near the windows at the tables and mostly had to go back to refill our flights . Great wine, but service and courtesy was skewed! Will not be going back.

Had a lovely visit with friends on the balcony at the Liar's Club. The drinks were mixed very well…read moreand the whole place has a relaxed and welcoming vibe. A definite place to go back to!

Great craft cocktail hangout! The 2nd floor interior is very cool. We enjoyed the outside deck area…read moreas well. The music was a little loud outside. The bartenders were both very nice. Stop by and enjoy a cocktail or two.

If you find yourself in the Port Washington area, stop by this establishment for a flight, glass of…read morewine, cocktail, etc and enjoy a beautiful view! The floor to ceiling windows would provide a great view of the lake and on a return visit, I would come in earlier. Unfortunately I missed the view as I came in for a nightcap. Thankfully the space was decorated for the Halloween holiday and very festive. There is a nice variety of wine and cocktails on the menu. There is also some small bites available for purchase ie cheese and crackers. The cocktail menu is curated by an external consultant and changes seasonally but creative nonetheless. This meant I couldn't ask as many questions about how the cocktails were conceived or what they were planning for the upcoming season. There were definitely some that were combinations that I've not seen before! The staff were kind and engaging. I genuinely appreciated the company and conversation as a solo drinker.

I'm so happy I found this place. It's the perfect place to pop in for a casual drink but still feel…read morefancy. It's amazing. It's right by the lake and so beautiful inside. It's the perfect fancy cozy with velvet and wood. The cocktails are magnificent and the wine selection is great and the flights are so fun. The bartender Em is a sweetheart. We went two Tuesdays in a row and she had great recommendations both times and makes wonderful cocktails. She recognized us the second time and I felt like I have known her forever. I can't wait to go back.