Sobie&#x27;s Restaurant

I was out in the area and was early for a class so I stopped in for a bite to eat. Sat at the bar…read moreand ordered a soda and then asked the bartender if I could order a kid's meal and she said yes. It did seem like she was more attentive what looked like regulars (as someone else mentioned). Maybe it was because I wasn't ordering alcohol, but I didn't feel like the service was all that friendly (I realize alcohol sales are the bread and butter for bars and increase the tip). Food was decent for what it was. I did my usual standard percentage.

Stopped in for a quick dinner after hiking around the lake. Ok beer selection. I had the Reuben…read moresandwich with a side salad. The side salad was crisp and the blue cheese dressing came with a side of actual blue cheese crumbles which was awesome. The Reuben was very tasty though a bit chewy in spots. My wife enjoyed her Philly cheese steak and baked onion soup. Service was friendly and attentive and ambiance was hometown bar. Side note; we both noticed a dank odor in the building which was a bit off putting.

Side salad with blue cheese dressing and crumbles

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Twisted Fire

4.0(124 reviews)

0.3 mi

A great choice if you are craving Italian food with a nice ambiance. As mentioned by other…read morereviewers, it can get crowded and reservations are definitely a better idea then chancing a walk-in. All of the servers that we have ever had here have been really, really nice as well as well informed as to the menu. The lasagna here is PHENOMENAL!! My wife and I usually order different dishes so that we can try new things, but here we always both order the lasagna. A typical night for us looks like an order of the bruschetta as an app, two lasagna entrees...and maybe a few vodka sodas and captain and diets to wash things down :) I have also tried the pizza a few times, and it is good...but the heart in my stomach is in love with the lasagna.

Food: we started with some beer battered cheese curds that were unusually good. The cheese was…read moretender and warm unlike the cheese curds we have been used to. We tried a cranberry and apple salad with scallops. The scallops were the best part. The beer list was more interesting than the wine list, but they did have several wines available by the glass. 4/5 Service: Both the bartender and Andrea our server were very attentive 4.5/5 Ambience: huge parking lot surrounding the restaurant. There was apparently a birthday party for a six-year-old with some very wild children running about. Once they left, the place was much more pleasant. 3.5/5

Booth phone chargers

Short Rib Ragu

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Twisted sunset and Spotted Cow

Crafty Cow - Burgers & Fried Chicken

3.6(345 reviews)

Pros: -Very friendly servers. We've dined here multiple…read moretimes, both as a foursome and as a couple. -Bartenders are great and really work to help you find a drink you'll like. They also have different specialty cocktails throughout the year. -Cheese curds...I know, it's Wisconsin, but these are right up there with the elite. Cons: -I'll let you know when I find some. We've been to Crafty Cow several times over the last year, probably four or five times, and we've always been impressed by how friendly the waitstaff and bar staff are. The owner is also very nice and clearly involved, which I think is cool. I almost always order the same thing: the chicken strip meal, which comes with three huge strips and a large side of fries. The chicken here is really interesting because it's marinated in pickle brine. You can definitely taste the brine, and it adds something you didn't even realize was missing. My wife used to order the same thing, but now she tries something different each time because she knows she can share my strips. Everything she has tried has been good. Also worth mentioning: they have really good ranch dressing. I was surprised when I looked up Crafty Cow on Yelp and saw that it had less than four stars. Looking at some of the older reviews, I'm guessing it may have had a bit of a rocky start. But based on our experiences, Crafty Cow has been consistently great, and we'll definitely keep coming back.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Working with clients in Oconomowoc, I…read morerecently lunched at Crafty Cow Burgers & Fried Chicken; we had a terrific experience! The interior decor is very 'pub' like with expanses of dark wood and many art prints/framed works on the walls; there is a large bar in the front area with several tables/high-tops. In the back, the aesthetic is more 'industrial' with exposed brickwork and beams. We were greeted by the bartender (?) and seated immediately; our waitress brought us menus, reviewed the specials with us, and then brought our drinks. Crafty Cow specialises in 'craft' sodas and I enjoyed a very nice diet 'cola' drink with lemon; it was delicious. I ordered the chicken sandwich with the 'Nashville Hot' seasoning (because, hello, Nashville Hot) and it arrived piping hot with lots of shoe-string fries, also piping hot. The flavours were absolutely wonderful, full of contrast and balance. The 'heat' from the chicken was excellent; the chicken was plump and juicy, and had been perfectly breaded and fried. The slaw was also excellent: just the right balance of sweet and crunchy to offset the hot chicken. My clients and I enjoyed our visit to Crafty Cow Burgers & Fried Chicken and plan to return! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Interior seating

OK Burger

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Interior

Lake House Cafe

3.8(24 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great old school cafe with half a dozen daily specials. Tremendous soup and service. Highly…read morerecommend. It has a family vibe.

This cafe has been newly updated and is really cute! It is a family-owned restaurant with the most…read morefriendly and accommodating staff I have ever encountered. The soups are excellent and the breakfast items are positively delicious, especially the many skillet offerings. The balance of great food and attentive, friendly wait staff make this our go-to place every weekend. It's so darn comfortable!! Give it a try - I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Chicken Dumpling Soup

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Turkey Avocado Wrap

Maxim's at Oconomowoc Depot

3.7(141 reviews)

Adorable restaurant located in a building that is adjacent to the railroad in Oconomowoc. Decorated…read morewith railway decor. We were seated immediately, and service was good. We ordered a few different things for lunch. The French onion soup was very salty, but the brisket sandwich that they had on the menu was amazing. The brisket was like butter. I had a large Cobb salad, which some of the things in it tasted very chemical like. The lettuce and the cucumbers, especially had some strange chemical taste. Slightly acidic. I can't put my finger on it. I would not recommend. All in all, if you're looking for a place for brunch while you're in Oconomowoc, you might wanna stop in here just for an experience once. I don't know that we will be back, but you never know. I will say there is a large variety across three menus. So somebody should be able to find something that they like.

2 hour wait for food. Poor service. Food was mediocre at best. Took my Grandmother here and was…read morevery dissapointed. Don't waste your time or money here.

This is the coolest thing ever.

Spring Salad

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Lunch menu

Amalia's Family Restaurant

3.5(94 reviews)

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Great food, people and location. Designed for privacy. Hugh menu. Everything made to your hearts…read moredesire.

Had lunch last week with my wife and friend .they shared a order of BBQ Ribs and enjoyed it. More…read morethey could finish. I enjoyed mahi mahi taco dinner. Excellent. We will return.

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Stuffed French toast and bacon

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The two sweet cases in the hallway of the indoor mall old school mall property.

Wine Maniacs Wine Bar & Bistro

4.3(108 reviews)

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.

Although we didn't get a chance to have wine/ dinner there yet, we went inside to check it out…read more Wow! We met the friendliest, informed, joyful person named Eric. I believe he was the barkeep? He talked to us about the history of this magical place. Took us on a tour, and gave us wine vouchers for our next visit. You don't often come across this type of asset to a business. I can't rave enough about him! We will absolutely be back. And, soon. The ambience was rustic and wine related. Cubbies for dining as well. Love the whole package.

Our little table in our own room

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Bar area

Garden Grille and Bar

4.0(1 review)

3.0 mi

Nice ambiance! The service is great especially if you have Evan for a waiter. He is fun, energetic…read moreand very polite! The food is great just service isn't too fast. Love this hotel! Convenient place in Oconomowoc. Very clean and modern!

From the owner: Built in 2007 and fully renovated in 2020! Located inside the HIlton Garden Inn Hotel. We are open…read moreto the public and hotel guests.

Garden Grille and Bar

Garden Grille Dining Room

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Bloody Mary with Spotted Cow Chaser

Hollywood's Roadhouse Bar & Grill

4.7(26 reviews)

5.0 mi

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Great Fish Fry and amazing Reuben! I would venture to say best Reuben in Lake Country!read more

Awesome atmosphere, food and drinks. Sharon is great and very friendly. Make sure you have a Ruben…read more 12 hour slow cooked brisket. What a hidden gem.

Ribs

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Sonic views!

SteelTank Brewing

3.9(63 reviews)

1.6 mi

I have been sleeping on this review because I wanted to go back a second time. My first trip was in…read moreNovember 2023 and my second time was last night. The place is veteran owned and has a military flare to the decor. For our area, this is welcome and we have nothing like it. They also frequently have live music, and I do love me some live music. The service has been great both time I was there. I sat at the bar the first time and a table the second...just to make sure the service was great in both locations! Of course bar service is always faster because you are right in front of them, but I will say I did not have to wait at any point to sit, order, or pay. They were friendly and genuinely wanted to make sure everything tasted as good as it looked. When I go to places that run specials I am voted less likely to order off the menu and I have stuck with that philosophy with SteelTank. The first time I had a steak and shrimp pasta. It was so good I could not stop eating it. I ate nearly all of it and had zero regrets, but I was happy I had a few bites left to enjoy the next day. Second stop, Sausage & Pepperoni stuffed Bavarian pretzel. This pizza of the week is delicious! The pretzel is cut in half and stuffed and not hollowed out as most places do. You can see from the pictures it is stuffed and you can taste the pizza. Greens with a pizza you say? YES! So good, the vinaigrette dressing that is on that pretty little salad is making my mouth water as I type! Specials were not mentioned either time I went. The specials are posted on Facebook and that is how I knew about SteelTank and what I should order. That would be my only complaint, when you receive a menu patrons should be told what the specials are - or - post it somewhere so people know.

Place is closed. Will they ever reopen? Too bad it was a local place we enjoyed. Sunday night pizza…read more& beer special, the concerts at Rally Point, three cheese appetizer....miss it.