I'll definitely have to make a return here because I didn't get the whole experience, which I bet is a good one. For context, this grill is set right on Pewaukee lake, with an awesome patio and great views. However, it was pouring rain for my visit so we didn't make it far past the entrance bar-seating. My friend and I hung out having a few drinks, served up by chatty and attentive bartenders. They were plenty busy keeping up with the crowd, including the packed dining area. Prices are fair, and the menu is plentiful. So I'll report back upon my return when I get to experience more! read more

We stopped by because they had live music. Understandably they were busy so we asked to sign up for an outdoor table to listen to the music and were told it was first come first served for tables. We sat at the bar for two hours waiting for a table to open up. When a table opened up and my wife went out and seated herself an employee told her she couldn't sit there because there was a waiting list. How the hell can you have employees so poorly trained that no one seems to know the policies? We live right down the street and have stopped by frequently before. You can be sure Sunset Grill has dropped way down our list where we spend our money. read more

Service and atmosphere was great but the tiny and dry chicken wings were a dissapointment.

I've been to this restaurant on several occasions! We've gotten the same server many times and her name is Tracy. She is FABULOUS! Always courteous, thorough and on top of things!! She keeps us coming back and, from now on, I will request her service if she is available. The food is also wonderful! The menu has lots to choices which I have enjoyed. I wish the salad selection, however, was better though. I love a good old fashioned wedge salad however, the one they offer is not a wedge salad. Other than that, KUDOS TO THIS WONDERFUL PLACE!! read more

Taking a break on the long drive back from Green Bay to Des Moines, we were looking for a non-chain place not too far off the highway. We arrived around 2:30pm and the place was hopping! We were happy to snag one of the last open tables. The crowd skewed toward the older side and the live music reflected this, which was fine by us! View of the boats on Lake Pewaukee and the tables had umbrellas to shade from the sun. The menu offerings were somewhat different from what was listed on line. Hubby had the Rueben sandwich with tots. He appreciated that the dressing was for dipping and not on the sandwich. I had a make your own pizza which was ok but not great. (5/10 on my pizza scale but I am a self-proclaimed pizza snob from the East Coast!). Cracker thin crust that was burned on the edges but the pleasant surprise was it was but into slices and not tavern cut as most Wisconsin pizzas are! Very creative selection of cocktails but since we were looking at a long drive ahead of us, we did not indulge. Pleasant break but points off for bringing a new plastic cup and straw for each refill and the styrofoam container was overkill for the remaining slices, especially so close to the water. read more

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We came here for a sunset dinner. We started with the Tex Mex street corn which was a delicious spin on traditional chips and queso. All of our meals were good, nothing special. The true value of this place is the view of the lake and the environment. The service was also great. read more

New bartender she talks too much and doesn't pay attention to other customers. The other staff members just sat and watched her. Plus girl twirling her hair over bar drink condiments is a little disgusting. read more

Saw a Bloody Mary being mixed, straight tomato juice and vodka. Nothing else. Fortunately I wasn't the one who ordered that. So many things you could do to make a good Bloody Mary. We ordered the Cajun dry rub wings. I thought the wings were decent size, cooked good, but wow the Cajun seasoning was extremely salty. My wife couldn't eat more than one and I can still feel the salt in my mouth. A lot of potential but needs to change some things. read more

I've been to Sunset Grill several times since it's a neat place right on the lake. Nice outdoor area with typical over priced bar food & drinks. Was there yesterday with friends to have lunch and since I haven't had the pizza before, decided to try it. HUGE MISTAKE!!! I ordered a 12" pizza with ground beef. The pizza came to our table cold, don't think it had any sauce on it and the most minimal sprinkle of cheese so they can say they include cheese. The "Ground Beef" was like sand...Really weird and disgusting!!! It takes a lot to say that something is the worst I've ever had, but this was the absolute worst pizza I've ever had!!!! $17 for a crappy 12' pizza?!?!?!?! My suggestion, go to the local grocery store and buy an Orv's pizza for $3...It's way better than what apparently qualifies for a pizza at Sunset Grill - WOW!!!!!!!!!! read more

First timers here. We came here after my graduation ceremony. Servers were pretty attentive and professional. The food was great and cooked the right way. Definitely loved the scenery around this restaurant. Totally coming back again. read more

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Wow! It was a beautiful evening dining outside with 5 other friends on the lower patio. The umbrellas helped with the bright sun and the tables filled up quickly. All 6 of us loved our meals: Margaritas, Mojitos, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Pulled Pork, Tator Tots, Crab Cakes, Chicken Salad, Patty Melt, and the most incredible $15 Steak Special! There was not a misstep with the food. But let me tell you the steak special was unexpectedly wonderful, and we still can't believe it was only $15 for the delicious steak, potatoes and veggies! Although we have lived in the area for a few years we had never been here and now we find ourselves looking forward to coming back. The place opens for lunch and I think we will try that next time. For all 6 of us the bill was $155 before the tip, which is very reasonable, especially since we had drinks also. I find nothing to complain about. I do wish our server had been less busy, but she did just fine for us and we left feeling we had just had a great meal in a great atmosphere. read more

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Great place to stop for a drink and enjoy the lakeside view. Seating inside and out is plentiful and always a good vibe. What remains consistently disappointing is the quality of food. Nothing is outstanding, it is all just average bar food. Pewaukee needs you, especially as one of the few remaining restaurants on the lake. read more

Our group of eight stopped in for a late-ish dinner after boating on the lake on a Thursday. Given it was nearly 7:30pm there were still people lingering so we had to wait about 20 mins for an outside table. No way were we sitting inside because that is why you come to a place like this. We did order a few drinks at the bar and they do have a pretty interesting selection of specialty drinks that are not too expensive. Once seated we were able to order quickly and the food was out in a jiffy given the crowd had thinned. The food was a disappointment - not a surprise for places in this type of location where it is all about the view. The cheese curds were OK but their version of a Muffuletta sandwich was weak and a bit dry. The chicken burrito was a bit more successful. When we were done eating our waitress was no where in sight and we had to send a coworker out to find her after a long wait. We had been here before for drinks and I think next time we will stick to the drinks. read more

We only go on Fridays when Elise is working. Elise is darling, high energy and on her game. Tracy is the worst. Rude, can't get our order straight and terrible service. read more

Very nice spot that is right on the lake! The service was amazing. Our waitress was very friendly and she checked on us frequently. I would go there for drinks but would pass on the food apart from the wings (wings were great and they are 75 cents on Wednesday). The pizza was okay. It needed more sauce and to be hotter. The paninis also needed to be hotter. Again, nice place for drinks and some apps because the atmosphere is nice and it's right on lake but wouldn't eat a meal here. They also have live music on the weekends! read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

On the water, outdoor venue with tiki bar. Reasonable drinks and the shrimp is awesome! Outdoor entertainment read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Had chicken parmigiana that was probably the best I've had. Food was brought out quickly and server was so very nice. read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - Chicken Parmigiana. - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Easily the most frustrating place to eat in the Pewaukee metro area on a Friday night. Yes the sunset views are fun/ nice but the service is weak. I have been here many times over the years, 25+. I'm always Waiting and waiting with no support. We get here on a Friday night @555pm. We go get our own drinks and wait. Seated @725 no server in sight to take the order until 745pm, food arrives at 820pm, so hungry. Done eating by 830pm. Just wow. They cant manage their volume. Leave by 840. It feels like insanity here between 430-830pm. I contemplated $0 tip. There was 1 server covering 10 tables on the lower level outside area. It was terrible. Wtf. Total bullshirt. I wont do this again. read more

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Popular shore-side Grill brought six of us to try typical American grill food. Outside tables jammed at lunch with a very loud band that gave a few reason to dance. Place to see locals, but nothing creative about the food to pull you from a distance. The Lake District west of Milwaukee should be a draw for those who love the water, but know that eateries along Lake Michigan are all top-dollar places. Nice waitstaff; burgers, fries, etc., etc. read more

Always busy starting late afternoon so can be very difficult to get a table. Starting at 5 they have a host/hostess available for outdoor seating but not for the inside or the deck. Very odd that part of the restaurant is an every man for himself situation with seating. Found several issues with the food. The poppers sounded interesting as they are fried in egg roll wrappers. They arrived soggy and the bacon inside was way undercooked. Why wouldn't you use cooked bacon?? The server was kind enough to remove from our bill. My next visit I ordered the chimichanga. The description seemed like lettuce was part of the filling so I ordered without lettuce just to be safe. It arrived and yes, the chimichanga was deep fried with lettuce INSIDE! Why on earth????? It really would have been delicious without the hot soggy deep fried lettuce. The views are wonderful and the remodel is great as is the variety on the menu but the food just always falls short. Nothing has a wow factor and other things are just executed poorly. Good drink prices. read more

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I had a fun time at the Sunset Grill in Pewaukee regardless of the rainy day and no lake activities. While the inside seating was full I was a bit hesitant to sit outside due to the impending rain but the umbrellas on each table provided ample protection and the rain didn't seem to bother the servers. In addition the band played regardless of the drizzle as well. Had to wait a little to long after being seated for a server to get to us but after that they were very attentive. Unfortunately they were out of the ingredients to make our first 2 drink choices, but I have to tell you our third choice was the sweet heated margarita and it was delicious both sweet and hot. As I'm still new to the area I had only tried cheese curds once at another restaurant and I failed to see what all the hype was about but decided to try them again here and they were outstanding! I can't say enough about food both the potato skins and the patty melt were both full of flavor and enjoyable. I'm looking forward to coming back on a sunny day with friends. read more

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What an absolutely change of quality and experience! The food was excellent and it came out fast. The music was great too! Total re-do! Go there and enjoy. read more

went for Mother's Day, gorgeous vibes and scenario. when we were called to our table we were informed that our table was given to an employee member's family. I was not happy but they said they would give us the next table and comp'd drinks. we were seated 10 minutes later. after we were seated we waited 20 minutes until someone noticed we hadn't been seen. seems as though they forgot to reassign a server as the one who committed the first offense did not/wasn't going to serve us. I left right after we ordered, I just simply couldn't fathom giving this business my money after two events. Prior to arriving I asked my friend if the place was any good, she said mediocre at bed with overpriced food. wish I would have listened. read more

Great location on the lake, beautiful setting, stop for drinks and appetizers and both were very good......service was not exceptional, asked for a glass for our beer and and after waiting what seemed like an eternity I went to bar and helped myself. I could understand if they were busy, but that was not the case. read more

It's very cold in the restaurant even though it was 40 degrees out! The waitress was attentive, and the lunch food was good. There weren't many people there when we were though. read more

Love this place! Kids love it too which is so fun! We can sit outside in the sun or inside when it's cold! read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - a young boy sitting on a chair - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

This is one of my favorite bar/restaurants. (Especially in the summer). The bartenders and wait staff are all extremely friendly. (Sarah is an awesome bartender) Their chicken parm sandwich is my favorite and the wonton mozz sticks/chicken wings are amazing, too! read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Fun atmosphere. Great location for a group of friend to get together. Newly remodeled space makes for an open air lakeview experience. Great stop for a few drinks while on the lake or breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service can be slow when this place is busy. read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - Outdoor patio seating - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

This place turned away a group of us in fire/rescue/county in town on training. They said we all had to be one check and that wasn't possible for our group as we belong to different agencies. Manager wouldn't hear us out. read more

food was good the place is right on water beach but when u ask for table for4 men. 7 ladies for table. nope when we want to get our drink at the bar. was told no have to order from table we were told CASH only no credit card read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - Girls luncheon - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Service was excellent, pizza was average but the wine was good and cold! To increase the food bill to use our Groupon we were forced into dessert and at nearly the end of May they still had pumpkin cheesecake on the menu ....brought it out... It was moldy and inedible. The manager took care of it and I am interested in trying their fish fry. read more

Sunset Grill Pewaukee - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Wrong order for me, wanted a Caesar chicken wrap and got a bacon, chicken cheddar wrap w/ cold sweet potato fries, friend ordered wings that had hardly any meat on them. He ordered a side of Mac & cheese and what came out was butter noodles w/ a smattering of Parmesan cheese-cold- think a meal for 4 yr olds. Other friend ordered grilled shrimp appetizer for $14 and there were 5 small shrimp! A disappointment for sure. Server was super nice. read more

Such a beautiful setting right in the lake with lots of outdoor seating. Our service was very friendly and attentive. The food was huge portions and prepared well. Definitely a fun relaxed place to get a casual meal. read more

Nothing special, just your usual bar food. Had a window seat in the restaurant over looking the lake which was nice. Had a burger and onion rings, burger was dry and onion rings were swimming in grease. Too many flies flying around, very annoying when eating. This is a one and done. read more

This place is so fun! Great bar, amazing and super friendly service. I had a coconut shrimp wrap, which was super bomb. Outdoor bar and patio have a great atmosphere, live music when we were there was a plus- can't wait to go back! read more

Nice place to eat and a lot friendlier than some other establishments in that area. Food was good (we split a pizza) and well priced.

Food good But waiting for table is impossible If U there before three or other couple couples behind you can get it before u for outside table or inside This is wrong This place should take names in order to get the table In spoke to bar tender ladies all Agee it's wrong read more

I wouldn't choose this place for the food, but for the atmosphere and service it's great! Love it in the summers on the patio listening to music or an evening out in the winter. Best option is to sit at the bar if you're indoors for excellent service. Love the Pewaukee Reviver! read more

You can't beat the views of Pewaukee Lake at this restaurant. That's the best part. Parking is a little complicated in a tight parking lot on a hill. They were very busy when we came on a Friday night and service was slow. The food was ok- the chicken dry and beware the sweet potatoes fries are not regular 'fries' but steak fries- not the same! read more

Not good. Dry chicken, soggy panini bread. Waitress didn't check in for 15 minutes. I needed some water for my dry chicken. Large menu with nothing interesting sounding. read more