Always great service on the back patio! We enjoy coming to this establishment to check out the current tap list and seem to always eat whether we are hungry or not. Have never been disappointed with a beer or the menu options! read more

Second Salem Brewing Company - Wisconsin burger with Cajun fries! Great food, shared with my husband as we didn't want to be too stuffed. The $1 upgrade was worth it - New American Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

The menu was fantastic and all the food we had was delicious! Definitely try the Greek Nachos; very original and good. The avocado tacos were full of flavor. And the wings were great and not over fried. The beer options are fantastic and offer a variety of options for every taste pallette It was not busy, but service was disconnected. It seemed if you were not a regular you were not a priority. read more

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Would have rated it 5 Stars if the truffle fries had grated Parmesan vs Parmesan powder that you sprinkle on pizzas. Otherwise all of our food was great. Sat at the window with a view of the old town of Whitewater. read more

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0 stars for service due to Lindsey. We went out for dinner on February 13 and had a very disappointing experience. Although it was busy, we were patient. We waited 20 minutes just to get water after being seated and were never given utensils. Throughout the night, we had no water half the time. Our server, Lindsey, never came to our table unless we flagged her down or her coworker literally had to "go find her." Multiple tables that sat after us were served and left before us, yet we were there for nearly two hours. One of the bills did include a 10% tip, so she was not completely stiffed. I tip well and honestly--never have I left a bill untipped, and it would have been well deserved--but Lindsey's poor service and disgusting attitude made it impossible. When she saw my untipped bill, she rolled her eyes at the table and walked away without saying anything--no "thank you" or "have a good night" to my friends who did tip. She then stopped us on the way out, blocked our path, questioned the tip, and became argumentative. Trying to shame customers for not leaving a "good enough" tip in front of other customers is completely unprofessional and unacceptable. To Lindsey: when a table has to wave you down and it still takes you 10 minutes, then you disappear for another 20, you won't get a tip--and it should NEVER be expected of anyone, especially with such a poor attitude as yours. I hate to say it but I am GLAD I didn't tip especially when you stopped us, I couldn't help but chuckle due to the audacity. Your service was unprofessional, and your attitude was disgusting. I've been going to this establishment for a while with no issues, even last week when it was busy, and the servers were attentive and kind. Never will I--or anyone I know--return to this establishment again. read more

Friends recommended this as a place to try when we met for dinner and it did not disappoint! Those loaded fries - absolutely fantastic! Is that beer cheese drizzled over them with nice big pieces of real bacon?! That set the stage for a great meal to follow - soup (more beer cheese) and salad (because I'm trying) and a really great IPA. Our service was great; she was friendly and attentive and always appreciate being offered a sample of beer when I can't make up my mind! This is a pretty big place with a large back area - looks like it might be fun for the college crowd on the weekends? Quite family friendly though during the dinner hour on a Saturday! Lots of wall art and it was fun hearing some local Whitewater lore stories while we ate and enjoyed our beers. read more

We were seated right away. Wasn't super busy on a Friday night and we were looking for a fish fry. We had Moscow mules and a few of their beers. The mules were so delicious! We started with cheese curds to eat, HIGHLY recommend. Sauce was tasty. I was super surprised their fish fry was so delicious as well! Salem Mac was very good, definitely a huge portion. Wouldn't recommend the wings unless you like them not as crispy. The inside is "Salem" themed and we really enjoyed it. My mother in law enjoyed the gambling machines as well! read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch after an event at UWW. Plenty of parking in the lot. Seated right away, bartender served us quickly. The food came out hot, and everything was tasty! The honey sriracha chicken sandwich was the favorite. Refilled our drinks without having to ask. Relaxed atmosphere, had the basketball game on - great place to grab a bite. read more

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Delicious food.. great service Nice atmosphere The Brussel sprouts were fantastic!! read more

I ate here a few times when I was in college and the food was way better 8 years ago then it is today. I cannot believe I spent over $25.00 with a tip on one beer and frozen cheese curds in whitewater, it's cheaper in Milwaukee and Madison. The service was good, so I cannot complain about that. The place was clean, so I cannot complain about that. Get more authentic local food and reduce the prices. read more

I ordered the Cuban Sandwich that is made with brisket, melted cheese and onions. The sandwich was good and the brisket was tender. I found the Cuban Sandwich was a mess to eat. The melted cheese made the onions and the brisket squeeze out of the bun. I found it earlier to eat as an open face sandwich. I also had the brussel sprouts. They were very good. They were not mushy and I enjoyed the favor. The waitress Samantha, knew the menu and checked back on us read more

We have been here several times and it has been very inconsistent. Sometimes the food is good and service is good. Other times the service is really slow (not enough help maybe) and the food is mediocre. We recently went in mid-June and the food was good. Our server was lovely and very attentive. read more

Stopped in with a friend for a beer and some appetizers, and we weren't disappointed! It was my first time in downtown Whitewater, and it's a cute area. Second Salem was very empty when we arrived, and remained that way pretty much the whole time we were there. My guess is that students are gone now, but it was surprisingly a ghost town during Memorial Day weekend. My friend and I both opted for the Old Main Golden Ale on tap, and it was very tasty! This beer has a smooth, hoppy taste with a finish of white wine and flowery notes. For appetizers, we ordered the cheese curds and Bavarian pretzel. The cheese curds were AMAZING! I love that it was very lightly fried, so you get more of a mouthful of cheese than breading. The ranch tasted homemade, and I LOVE homemade ranch. The pretzel almost seemed deep friend, although that isn't a complaint from me! It was accompanied by mustard and beer cheese, and the mustard was very flavorful - the beer cheese, not so much. Overall we had a great experience, and I would return again if I am back in the area! read more

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I ordered the Irish Stew. It was supposed to be in a rich, brown gravy. It was bone dry ground beef with frozen vegetables and tater tots on top. My daughter had the Mac n cheese pizza. The crust was burned. Service was good, but I don't think we will be back. read more

The service was friendly, but in end, that is the only positive. We didn't partake in any food, but we did partake in a flight of beer. Firstly, the place is kind of dirty. That is a not going to make me want to order food. Secondly, the beer is ok at best. The art work is interesting and kind of spooky/evil. Plenty of pics from others to display that. I get it, it's Salemesque. The beer names and art are creative and cool. In end, the beer didn't wet my whistle, and I feel the establishment could use a good swabbing. Also, I came on the Harley, and that parking lot was rougher/wavier than the Atlantic Ocean in a Nor'easter. Beware. read more

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We waited 45 min for a table. They called us to come at our table, gave us menus, and then tell us, "Sorry, my manager said we are no longer serving food. But you can have drinks." Then they said they ran out of food. You ran out of everything on your menu?? It was a Saturday night at 6:30-7pm. Unbelievable and will never go back. read more

This was great little brewery! Awesome service and the food was great. It had a great feel and was very relaxed. I had the fish fry seeing I went in on a Friday night. The fish was cooked perfectly Ann's the breading was perfect. The fries that came as a side were nice and crispy. I tried the Vienna Brew beer that was recommended by the guy behind the bar and it was one of the best beers I've ever had. All the beer is brewed by them. If I didn't have work I definitely would've tried a few others... If your ever in Whitewater, WI this spot is a must. Like I said the service is top notch, the eats and delicious and the beer is smooth going down. read more

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We stopped here for a quick drink on a Friday night. Small-ish spot with a full bar and menu. We all ordered specialty cocktails and they were delicious. We had already eaten dinner, but decided to get some cheese curds anyway. Not sure what they are served with but it definitely didn't taste like ranch. Other food photos look good so maybe we just got an off day. read more

Second Salem Brewing Company - Cheese curds - New American Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

A quick Yelp search found me this place, & the "Mac & Cheese" on the menu brought me in. Stepping inside, it's an open, clean, and inviting space. Started off with the "Apparition" IPA (can't go wrong with an IPA) and some cheese curds to start. Ordered the "Mac & Cheese" with chicken as my entree, and took an "Oreo Cheesecake" home for later. Overall, I'm excited to come back here, and if you're looking at this...do not hesitate to stop in! Pros: attentive service Variety of options (beer/food) Vegetarian friendly (beyond burger) Portion friendly (I took about 1/3 of my Mac home) read more

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We went here on a Monday for the first time. The food was excellent! We also had the sweetest college student as our waitress. Very clean and great ambiance. read more

I met my dad and sister here for dinner and it was a really nice spot. I had the Apparition IPA and the southwest salad, both very good. read more

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All the food was amazing Siracha chicken sandwich, burgers, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders , brusselsprouts and the truffle fries! Good bloody's and good service! Great little glasses for the kids! read more

I wish this place was closer to Milwaukee - I would be a regular for sure. It was a great space with a nice layout and plenty of party space as well. And the people were really friendly. Love the history and artwork and the food. Only had an appetizer but you MUST order the fried pretzels. Frying truly adds a new dimension to the pretzel and both the cheese and mustard dipping sauces were tasty. Left with a growler of Beast of Bray Road Amber Ale. We will be back! read more

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Been eating here for 15+ years but it's just going down hill. The service was inexperienced and because she didn't know how to ring up orders we ended up paying more. We ate outside and all we looked at were weeds. We will not return any time soon. read more

New year, new ventures into territories I once knew as uncharted. Today, I ventured into Whitewater, Wisconsin. Okay, ventured is a stretch, I crawled. Hungry, forging for a meal, and anything would do. I could eat a horse! A man on an empty stomach is no man at all, that is when I came across Second Salem Brewing Company, in the town of Whitewater. When my mind was slipping to darkness, a light found me, saved I was! I was helped to my feet by the sweet sweet server, and she sure did fill my belly with some sweet sweet walleye! I will never be embarrassed to say that I was saved, this place gets 4 STARS!!!Undisputed, and undoubtedly, the BEST restaurant in Whitewater Wisconsin. Who cares if the prices are steep, when money buys happiness! Thank you all! read more

The food was excellent! We didn't know what to expect, being a slow holiday weekend. The beer I tried was great as well.

The food was decent bar food, beers were below average. Reason for the low rating is the place is just run-down. Patio wasn't open on a nice day and in general I don't think it is used. Fixtures in the bathroom were loose. Prices are outrageous for Whitewater, considering the food is standard pub fare. read more

It smelled dirty. That's like the biggest turn off. The food was not terrible, but it did smell dirty.

Great local microbrew to stop in at! You can see the beer getting made behind the bar, and they had a solid selection of brews. I choose the porter, perfect for subzero temperatures. The hamburger had great flavor and a ton of toppings! The chips had a bit of spice (not heat, just flavor) as well. The bartender was also friendly and attentive and even answered our questions about the city read more

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Only judging the burger I had. Maybe the worst burger I've ever forced down. Can't complain about anything else except they possibly need to really deep clean this joint. You shouldn't stick to the floor when walking. Again, avoid the burger at all costs. My beer was good, though read more

The inside/outside of this place is no frills but so is most of downtown Whitewater. The only beer I tried was the Golden Ale which was good. If we're back in the area, I will definitely try the other beers. They were out of wings on a Saturday night which was disappointing. The vegetable soup was good but on the spicy side. The burger and fish & chips were both entrees we tried and would recommend. The server was nice and attentive. read more

We thought any place featuring a Witch motif would be able to offer vegan/vegetarian fare...why those two go together, I don't know. I don't think witches are noted for eating vegan, but I believe Wiccans are generally understanding, compassionate people so we took a chance. Superb Hummus Platter! In fact, I'd go as far as saying it was the best Hummus Platter I've ever seen. Not just a small bowl of hummus with pita slices around it. A HUGE plate of hummus with an even larger plate of assorted marinated veggies for dipping. Then they had Beyond Burgers on the menu...um...YES! The burgers come with lettuce, tomato and avocado, but no ketchup or mustard or pickle. Fries were good. Our lone vegetarian ordered the Margherita Flatbread and it was quite large, definitely meant for sharing amongst 2 or more people and he said it was super duper good. But it had cheese on it, so he had to eat the whole thing. And he did. My salad had the best balsamic dressing I've ever had because it wasn't sweet. I hate sweet dressings, and this was perfect. It was a giant salad and I cleaned that plate. One of us ordered the brussels sprouts and she said they were delicious. Beers were good too. The glasses had their cool witch logo on it, and one in our group left with a t-shirt from the place. The only knock I have against this place is that their tables are made with pipes that are placed at just the right position for you to bang your knees into as you sit down. Our waitress was vegan! So I didn't have to spend a lot of time explaining stuff - she understood immediately what our needs were, and she was attentive and so nice. We ordered so much food that our bill was over $100 for three of us. WORTH IT! read more

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Best Mac and cheese around! The beer is great and the service was great on a very busy night. Try the Oktoberfest!

The beer battered cheese curds and homemade ranch were delicious! We also got the beer cheese soup that was perfectly seasoned and tasted amazing! We also had the poutine which was also great as well. The only thing I can recommend is we came here on a weekend and we were the only folks here, the tables were dirty and there was food on the seats and on the menus. read more

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Small menu. If you like beer, than it is a good place to go! Cheese curds are delicious.

After dropping my friend off at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in Jefferson, I explored some of the surrounding region. This of course led me to Second Salem Brewing Company in the small town of Whitewater. There's not much atmosphere here to wow you (which I found kind of disappointing given the town's history) but they are creative with the beer names. I was impressed with the variety of beers available from Second Salem (a one barrel nanobrewery) so I had to go with a flight of it all. This included Old Main Golden Ale, Project Terrior, Wild Man Hefe, Beast of Bray Road Amber Ale, Coffee Porter, Nitro Black Mass Stout and Phone 90 Imperial IPA. I savored the rainbow of flavors and couldn't even pick a favorite. I started looking at the food menu once I realized how much beer I was drinking. The choice was made as soon as I read the description of the Wisconsin Burger. It's a burger topped with bacon, onion ring, cheese curds and cheese sauce. And it goes great with those beers. My only criticism would be that the décor could use some more hometown pride/embracing of the whole Second Salem label. I mean, even I embraced it with the purchase of a brewery t-shirt. read more

I came to Whitewater this past weekend for a graduation ceremony. We arrived early so we decided to stop in here for a bite eat. We came in the back door and found our way to the host/hostess station where we were promptly greeted and offered our choice of a table inside or outside. We chose outside. They have a large patio overlooking some water (and also the railroad tracks), but there were no coverings or umbrellas to shade the table. The hostess brought us water almost immediately. I thought we were off to a great start because I had read some other reviews first about slow service and awkward servers (and spooky stories about the restaurant's history). Then our actual waitress came to the table. She was extremely friendly, albeit somewhat awkward, and asked us about ordering drinks. My boyfriend and father ordered some beers: the Old Main and the Trash Panda brews. She brought them back rather quickly but then didn't return to take our food orders for quite a while. Once she finally did, I ordered the Warhawk Deluxe burger, my boyfriend had the Wisconsin Burger, and my dad had the Second Salem Fish Fry. The waitress didn't offer my dad a choice of a side so he asked since the menu said it would include his choice of a soup or salad. She told him she wasn't sure, as it was her first day on the job, but promised she would check into it. At this point we decided to give her a break about the slowness and awkwardness since it was only her first day, but after waiting for the food for quite some time, and having nothing to block the sun, I started worrying about sunburn (you wouldn't believe how easy my fair skin burns), and there were ants everywhere, so we asked if we could move inside and they were very accommodating. Also while we were waiting, I stepped away for a bathroom break and while in the ladies' room, I became convinced the place was bewitched. First of all, it was extremely dark in the bathroom which didn't help. But then the toilet started acting possessed and I remembered the other spooky reviews and every scene from every scary movie I have ever watched appeared in my head. I literally ran out without drying my hands. The guys thought I was crazy because apparently the men's room was well-lit and normal but I wasn't too convinced. They also have a lot of horror-esque paintings all over the interior of the restaurant which isn't very pleasant. Anyway, once our food finally came out, I put in an order for a Crispin Pear cider and my dad didn't receive his side of soup so he asked her for that. She brought the soup back within a couple minutes but forgot the cider, apologizing and promising to return with it soon. The food was good. Really big, tasty burgers and the chips that came with it were well seasoned. My boyfriend liked the Wisconsin Burger. The cheese soup that came on it wasn't drippy and messy; it was pretty thick and they served it sparingly. Also, the cheese curds that came on it weren't deep fried or breaded as we had predicted, but he said it worked well. It sounded like my dad enjoyed the fish fry and his cheese soup as well. I stole one of his fries which wasn't overly flavorful but had a nice crispy texture. Our waitress finally brought my cider once I had almost finished eating, at which point I didn't really want it anymore, but it ended up being a refreshing ending to the meal. And since it took almost 20 minutes to get the check taken care of, I felt like I had plenty of time to finish it. In the end, we sat there well over 90 minutes from start to finish. Long story short: if you're looking for a quick bite to eat, I wouldn't recommend it. However, if you aren't scared of witches haunting the bathrooms, and you have two hours to spare, then go ahead and give it a shot. The food and drinks are very tasty and the waitstaff is very friendly and accommodating. read more

Second Salem Brewing Company - Warhawk Deluxe burger and house-made potato chips - New American Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

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Love the atmosphere, love the food, and most importantly; love the beer. Me and my usual group of miscreants make the trip to Whitewater from Milwaukee quite frequently to visit this brewhouse. Try the Witchtower Pale Ale & the wings and burgers are a pretty tasty accompaniment. read more

We have been here twice now. Highly recommend! Burgers - delicious, bun is fluffy, burger is thick and juicy. I like mine with just pickles and they have good ones :) Vegetarian burger - I can't remember if it is an Impossible or Beyond burger, but gets high marks from my dinner guest Pretzel app - holy cow! I would come here just to get this for dinner. The mustard has a beer taste which I don't like, but the cheese sauce is amazing Rustic flatbread - not my favorite thing there, but I would eat it again Fries - super good, they have that thick, almost breading like exterior like they are double fried or something Sweet potato fries - highly enjoyed by my guests House chips - would like to see more seasoning on them, I would stick with the French fries Also, just a shout-out for their ranch. It is the good kind, tastes homemade. read more

Happened to be passing thru Whitewater when stumbled across this Brewery. We are glad we stopped. It was Monday a little after lunch time and they were not that busy which was ok with us. We decided to try all there beers by tasting them in flights. Glad they do flights so anyone can try them. Also I was happy to find out that they make all their beers in house. I would say that they were all pretty tasty. When we walked in and got seated we were greeted with a smile and asked what sounded good to drink. Our waitress was very friendly. We orderd our daughter the homemade Mac-n-Cheese, Mom ordered the Mozzerella sticks homemade, and I had a basket of wings with lots of sauces! It was all pretty tasty and good size portions. I really enjoyed the Blue Cheese and the Bourbon BBQ. Food seemed to come out of the kitchen fairly fast. The inside of the restuarant was clean, which is always something we look for. They had some interesting graphics and pictures up on the walls that tell a story behind the names of the beer and the town's history. I thought that was very cool! The bathrooms were clean and tidy. It was a pretty big place split into a few sections, maybe for parties or weekend entertainment? Anyways we both said if we ever pass thru town again we would stop in again and try some different sandwhiches off the menu like the pork belly or burgers looked and sounded good. The place got really busy for happy hour as we were leaving..... Cheers read more

Second Salem Brewing Company - Flights of beer so I could try different ones! - New American Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

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I just had the salmon BLT again and it's still GREAT!!!!! And the beer and service is excellent too!