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    The Blackhawk

    3.8 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars, American
    Open • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    $16.99 ribeye special..
    J M.

    This is not an old fancy steakhouse that you will see your grandparents at on a Friday at 4 pm... it's a relic bar with lots of stuff on the wall.. (did not go into the dining room) I Love the atmosphere though... A bar with two levels that makes it unique.. The staff was great... Guessing Becky is owner or manager.. she knows how to make you feel welcome and obviously has plenty of knowledge on how to run a bar and restaurant.. yep, just met her mom who is training to help with their St. Paddy's Day Celebration and has done every aspect of The Restaurant Industry... I have not had my steak yet, but I'm already impressed... I'll take a pic and you can decide... They play great 80's music and if your lucky, Becky will belt out a lyric...

    Primo Prime Rib
    J P P.

    The Blackhawk is classic Wisconsin. Is it a Dive Bar or is it a Supper Club? It's definitely a 'locals' time warp watering-hole smack dab in Downtown Prairie with a 2:30 A.M. curtain call. Yep, the place is unique and surprises the hell out of those expecting something different! You wont find what your looking for, unless it's some dark old school drinkin' & eatin'. The unsuspecting out-of-towner couldn't be more obvious than a 'Deer in Headlights'! Fortunately the natives are friendly and the bartenders will hook you up with a classic 'Old Fashioned' of epic proportions. A kick-ass example of Wisconsin's official cocktail. The vintage bar itself is the attraction; probably a mile and a half long and meanders more than the Mississippi River. An obvious exaggeration but actually depicts what this place is all about...a non-stop adventure that offers the classic Supper Club Trifecta; strong cocktails, sassy service and a tender meaty slab of Prime Rib. The place is lost in time; the Blackhawk thrives on that.

    Do not be fooled by this sign. They only take cash. Luckily... they have an ATM! ($3 fee, of course).

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    4 months ago

    Ripped off Sunday afternoon burger $10/Beer $6, only to find out later there was a burger/beer "special" for $5....what great hospitality!

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    “We got cheese curds to share, I got a sirloin steak w/ a salad and my husband got the fried bluegill.”

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    The Zone

    The Zone

    4.0(9 reviews)
    65.1 mi

    Ok, first let's get that giant monkey off of our back, this place is really cool! Fantastic local…read morevibe and a true sports bar ambiance mixed with a little Daniel Boone feel. So, why the low rating, you might ask. Well, as much as I loved the decor and vibe, the service and food just wasn't there. Trust me, I so wanted to walk away with that warm and fuzzy, but instead it was cold and "Meh." It was about 1 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon. When my group first arrived it was pretty empty. Maybe 6 other people tops in the entire place. There was 8 of us, and we went into the back room where we could eat and also have a meeting. Ideal, right? Well the server (also the bartender), was nice enough, but she really didn't know the menu very well, and it's pretty simple. Nevertheless, we ordered drinks, then we were served said drinks in a timely fashion, and then ordered food. All good so far! The glitch? Our meals were piece mailed to us, if you will. A couple individual appetizers here, then one person would get his burger, then another. At one point about 5 of the 8 of us had completely finished our meals when the last 3 just got theirs. I'm sorry, but that's NOT how it's done. It's not cool! I don't think it was the server's fault, but the cook just didn't know how to multitask I guess. This is common restaurant style cooking, everyone gets their food roughly at the same time. That's why it's referred to as "Sharing a Meal." Now that nice young lady tried, but she could have easily sold me a second bloody marry, and almost all of my eating mates' beers were empty and she never once asked if we wanted another round. In addition to not satisfying the customer, that actually cost the owner money. The food? Pedestrian! I'm sorry, I know, I know. How dare I? Look, I'm new to Wisconsin, so all I have to go buy is what I know. And I know that I recently fell in love with the burger chain Culver's. Those burgers are the bomb! And they're "Fast Food." So surely a cool Sparta sports bar with amazing ambiance can match a fast food burger joint, right? Wa wa wa, wrong! I had a patty melt and it was small and dare I say, boring, and a little dry. Once again, I wanted so badly to love this joint, but they let me down. Maybe it was an off day? I hope so, because if they're enjoying the limited options this cool little town has and just mailing it in, that's not cool either. Nevertheless, you be the judge. Hopefully you'll have a better experience than we did. Cheers!

    Nice place. Classic bar food. Lots of sports memorabilia and slot machines. Crinkle cut fries are…read moregood. I don't recommend the chicken tender melt. Ingredients were cheap and the flavor was boring and not good. If you want a good chicken tender melt go to Howies in Lacrosse.

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    The Zone - Ice cold beer, and a nice top selection with local brews

    Ice cold beer, and a nice top selection with local brews

    The Zone - A small patty melt and fries. BTW, in my world a patty melt is served on rye.

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    A small patty melt and fries. BTW, in my world a patty melt is served on rye.

    Goerdts' Brewhaus - Brisket Burnt Ends

    Goerdts' Brewhaus

    4.0(28 reviews)
    57.2 mi

    I happened to come across this place as I was passing by. I thought, why not give it a try? I…read moreordered their smoked wings and their giant pretzel because I could never resist a good giant pretzel and beer cheese. The food was great. It seemed like I showed up on a night when they were a little short-staffed, but they were doing a wonderful job taking care of everyone. Little did I know that night also came with free live music entertainment. They had a gentleman singing cover songs ranging from rock to pop. Food and music--it doesn't get any better than that. I recommend checking this place out when they have live music. It adds some fun to your dining experience.

    Do not eat here. My husband had severe food poisoning after eating their sausage. He couldn't…read morefinish half, because it was bad. would have sent it back, but we were with family (group of 10). I left a polite message for the Manager, but didn't receive the courtesy of a return call. I will be contacting the Health Department when I return home. Other issues: 1. They were out of club soda. ??? 2. It was Tuesday, but they were out of many items because it was a "busy weekend ". 3. Poor service. 4. It took a reminder and very long to get one of the included sides served for one meal. I NEVER write reviews, but I don't want anyone else to get Food Poisoning!

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    Goerdts' Brewhaus - The ring of fire, all hickory.

    The ring of fire, all hickory.

    Goerdts' Brewhaus - Fresh brisket served daily.

    Fresh brisket served daily.

    Goerdts' Brewhaus - Twelve house made beers on top.

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    Twelve house made beers on top.

    The Blackhawk - sportsbars - Updated October 2026

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