Great food and ambiance. I look forward to going there again for the great steak and lobster combo…read moreI had. I took home leftovers that were enough for 2 more meals. The staff was friendly and came at exactly the right time to take our drink and food orders. The bartenders made a good cocktail

We went for lunch and had the soup and salad bar. There was a great variety from large pieces of…read morehomemade bread to chocolate pudding that tasted liked it was from a can. It appeared that the soup offering changed each day, during our visit it was a very thick clam chowder. A variety of salad dressings included one I had never heard of, bacon dressing. It was in a similar container to the soup and looked like pickled cabbage but it was actually sweet. We had a great table that over looked the river.

Stopped in with 6 to grab lunch. Gopher burger was So Good. Food all came out at same time, hot…read moreand yummy. Drinks were good and we all tried one of their $2 shots. Fun family lunch.

Dam good fish by the damn in Big Falls Service was…read moreexcellent and friendly atmosphere. Even got to see the famous "Gopher" herself!! We will be back on our next visit to Wisconsin. I've been known to fly to Wisconsin from Oregon for a fish fry

Manawa, Wi. I really wasn't expecting the food here to…read moretaste so good, but it was excellent. Service by an amazingly pleasant woman that was quick and efficient. Definitely an old local cafe kind of place that has the original wood floor. It's not decorated to look vintage, it just is. We sampled three dishes today: Pulled pork "Pizza" on naan, BBQ sauce was on it and it was neither sweet nor vinegary. Quite nice and a lot to eat. Chicken breast sandwich with bacon, Swiss cheese, thousand island on fluffy (My Word) rye. It's called Grandma Sue. I usually hate these so called "Rye" breads, but in this case the combination of all the ingredients actually work. A large sandwich, will fill you up. Pulled pork BBQ sandwich plate with baked beans on the side with even more pork. Some potato chips included. Delicious, and the sandwich is on a brioche bun that does not drip or fall apart. I also had a watermelon lemonade slushi that was delicious. It is good to have a nice place to have lunch in Manawa again. I'm going to try the Friday night fish fry next

This is the only sit down restaurant in town that isn't considered a supper club, so it's fine…read more One person running the entire dining room. Running orders, waitressing, bussing tables, doing checks and answering the phones for pick up orders. That is a lot for one person and does not leave room for good service to customers. We waited 15 minutes for our order to be taken. The corn nuggets were yummy, but the chicken tenders were definitely not what I was expecting. They looked straight out of the freezer section at Walmart. Their soda is cans with ice in a cup, in case that matters to you. Everyone else said their food was good, so it is definitely an improvement from no breakfast or lunch options at all.

My mom took me out for a belated birthday dinner, and it was both of our first times dining at the…read moreRed Ox. We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday and were seated immediately for the two of us, which was lovely. I started with a filthy martini (one part vodka, one part olive juice)... and they nailed it. Exactly what I asked for. My mom ordered a whiskey old fashioned press, which she enjoyed. For appetizers, we ordered the French onion soup, deep-fried mozzarella, and bacon-wrapped scallops. My mom also had the soup of the day, which was a turkey pot pie soup. Everything was very good overall. One small note on the scallops, and this is important for context: I personally have a strong aversion to seafood, and my mom is usually careful not to order seafood around me because even the smell can make me nauseous. However, scallops are usually an exception, as they don't tend to have a strong seafood odor. In this case, there was no unpleasant smell at all, which I appreciated. That said, the scallops themselves appeared under-seared and very pale, and the bacon was undercooked. Not raw, just soft and not crispy. My mom agreed it could have used a few more minutes. A minor miss, but worth mentioning. For my entrée, I ordered the French dip, which came with carrots... and honestly, the carrots deserve their own moment. They were tiny, perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, buttery, and balanced with just the right amount of sweet and salty. I love carrots, and these were exceptional. Highly recommend. My mom ordered a Wednesday special trio, which included barbecue ribs, pineapple glazed ham, and a turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. I'll note that the ham itself was delicious, but the pineapple glaze wasn't quite for me personally, as it leaned a bit too tangy for my taste. That said, the turkey was phenomenal. I had a bite, and it was moist, flavorful, and absolutely something I'll come back for. The mashed potatoes and gravy were excellent. I love stuffing, but this one wasn't my favorite; it tasted slightly sour or underdone to me, though that could simply be a preference thing. I'd still order the turkey dinner again without hesitation. Because it was my birthday, our server Jenny surprised me with a slice of chocolate cake, which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I was very full... but yes, I ate the cake, and it was delicious. We also split a Pink Squirrel for dessert, which was rich, nostalgic, and the perfect way to end the meal. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Jenny was warm, attentive, and paced everything perfectly. Food came out efficiently without overwhelming the table. The hostess was also welcoming and kind. The dining room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The lighting was just right, not too dark. We also arrived at a great time, because shortly after our entrées came out, the restaurant quickly filled up. One small suggestion: the website mentions half-price apps and drink discounts, but it isn't clear that those specials are bar-area only. Not a huge issue for us, but clearer wording online would help manage expectations, especially for guests who can't sit at high bar seating. Overall, this was a really special dinner, especially after years of hearing about the Red Ox and never going. More positives than negatives by far. Final rating: 8.5 / 10 We'll absolutely be back... especially for the turkey dinner and those carrots.

One of the best "Restaurants" in the Valley. The Wednesday Specials make you feel warm and fuzzy,…read morethey are delish. Ribs, Ham and Turkey in one meal. Can't beat that!

Great customer service!! Food was good drinks were good!! Even my picky husband said this is good!…read more And that's a lot coming from him. We will be back when we are in town :)

Food was very good. Had scallops appetizers and it was 4 of them and they were fantastic…read more The biscuit they bring out are bomb as well. Service was fast and waitress was very good. Would come back.

Both our meals were done perfect. Both had salads and one had baby red potatoes and one was baked…read more Salads were fresh. Meat cooked like we asked Restaurant was clean and friendly. We had Kelsey for our waitress and was a breath of fresh air after our long day. We both had liver and onions with bacon. Liver was very tender and tasty. We saw a serving of the lasagna and it looked like a whole meal for 3 !!!

Absolutely delicious food. Nice and big, clean atmosphere. My husband had the Silver Dollar…read morePancakes, sausage patties & scrambled eggs. So much we brought half the pancakes home. Very nice waitress very sweet and efficient. The Menus two, so many choices. Hats off to the Chefs, Such a ‍Beautiful presentation of the foods. Thank You and definitely will stop in again. From Necedah

My husband and I are on a mission this summer, searching for the best Friday Fish Fry near us…read more After 10 Friday meals, Cattails is leading the way. The place is newer and very comfortable with a great bar, if you need to wait a bit for your table. We waited only 10 minutes and we did not mind. At all. A cut WAY above the rest are the Classic Old Fashioneds, served the way they should be -- heavy on your choice of bourbon and very light on the soda. (Definitely NOT Wisconsin Style.) I had a smoked Old Fashioned that was one of the best I've ever had! But the meal got better! A salad bar is not a requirement for a fish fry, but it sure goes a long way. Fresh, tasty, and a great way to start the meal. We both ordered the perch. I had a baked potato side and he had the fries. Best perch we've had -- light on breading, hot and not oily at all. Service was excellent and we decided to have a second Old Fashioned back in the bar for dessert. We'll be back!

We had a group of 4 for Friday, we had tenderloin, ribs, shrimp and perch, all were excellent,…read moregreat potato bar, salad bar and great soup, then to top it off our waitress had made a dessert to die for, sliced pears in a spice cake with a salted caramel drizzle. You can't get that every where. That's why we love this place, the staff and owners are so friendly, a great hometown feel. Also they make great muddled old fashions and if you want something different try a smoked old fashion. You go to Cattails once I know your going go back.

We visited The Rivers Bar & Supper Club early on a Saturday evening for dinner. We had a group of…read moreabout 10 people, and they were easily able to accommodate our group; we were seated right away. We had a pleasant dining experience with good food and good drinks in a classic Wisconsin supper club environment. There was only one gentleman working it seemed (other than whoever was in the kitchen), and he served both a few patrons at the bar as well as waited on our table. We were the only party in the restaurant at the time, but I still found this impressive. The menu was standard supper club fare. Everyone in our group ordered the prime rib (except me), which came with a solid soup and salad bar. We shared an appetizer sampler that included some good mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers. I opted for the walleye sandwich. Although plain in presentation, it was delicious and a large portion. I went with the house-made fries which were thin and crispy instead of the frozen crinkle cut (someone in our group who tried both said they preferred the house-made). My significant other chose the hash browns with his prime rib - we both agreed these were delicious. I tried a few bites of the prime rib as well, and I thought it was good. All-in-all, we had a good experience at The Rivers. The service was great, the atmosphere was traditional, and the food was good. The food was a little on the pricey side ($20/plate), but the portions were definitely large. The drinks were inexpensive; they had an old fashioned special going that night of $3.50/drink. I don't normally order cocktails but being in a supper club it seemed like the thing to do, so I went with a brandy old fashioned sweet with olives. I was pretty satisfied with it! I would recommend checking it out for dinner and drinks.

Wonderful nostalgic restaurant and bar, with great food and drinks. Plentiful portions and great…read morefriendly service. Steaks were top notch and cooked to perfection. Home made fries perfect too!!

If you like supper clubs, this place is for you. Great little bar, your stereotypical supper club…read moredining room, and excellent food. Had an excellent old fashioned, great French onion soup, broasted chicken and amazing fish. Service was top notch, we'll definitely be back the next time we're up north! Sorry for the poor quality pictures, it was kind of dark in the restaurant. Oh, almost forgot - one complaint: no ice cream drinks ..... bummer! :(

Stop in! Bar area is nice and so is the dining area Staff…read moreall are friendly and attentive! We ordered deep pan pizza - expect to wait an hour for it and def worth the wait! Yummy! We will be back!

This place makes a delightful smokefish that I've had as a holiday treat. Oily fishy…read moregoodness--eaten cold or at room temperature! I've heard they used to have a good fish fry (and perhaps indeed still do) but have not tried it myself.