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The Carlisle

3.6 (52 reviews)
ModerateNew American, Pizza, Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Classy
Dogs allowed

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Phill Cheesesteak
Jay W.

We had noticed the Carlisle during a recent trip to Onalaska. We thought the outside was gorgeous so figured it was a dinner house and the inside was the same. Well, it's not and the sign clearly indicates it's a bar and grill. So, we were disappointed when we walked in. However, by checking it out, we assumed the place really rocks in the evenings and on the weekend. Who knows! Between us we ordered their fish'n chips, philly cheesesteak sandwich and soup of the day which was cream of celery. Everything was absolutely fabulous. The philly cheesteak was about double the size of those you get elsewhere and really good. The soup was also excellent as was the fish. Fries were excellent and hot. There is no way we could give this place less than a 5* for their food. One negative was the air conditioner made it very cold inside and it wasn't even a hot day. Service was great. If we were ever in the area again, we would definitely return.

Beef dip (I ate the other half)
Thor M.

I was visiting friends in the area and they took us to The Carlisle. Nice little bar in what appears to be a new building. The bar area was inviting and comfortable. They also have a outside eating area where dogs are allowed. We chose to eat outside. The service was prompt, friendly and professional. They have a good assortment of craft beers on tap and a full bar. The variety of food on the menu was pretty good. We had the beef dip, chicken tenders, and club sandwich. The portions were huge and the fries were excellent. The food tasted great and I look forward to coming back when I am in the area.

Pulled pork sliders w/curly fries and fry sauce.
Bobby B.

Let me start off by saying this, I've drove past this place many times with my wife not even knowing it was a restaurant. My wife's coworker was the one who finally recommended this place so after a trip into town with the wife she told me she wanted to stop in to try it out (her and I are big foodies and love trying out new places and reviewing them on yelp. It's kinda our thing) So anyway, we stop by and walked in and was immediately blown away by the aesthetic of the dining area/bar. There was tv screens about the walls for patrons to enjoy while eating/drinking. The badass old school chainsaws adorned the walls above the entrance (it's a logging town) and old pictures of loggers. Our sever was a younger guy but very friendly and took our order expeditiously (think we may have waited less than a minute). My wife's coworker told her about the cheese curds so that's what we ordered as an appetizer (which was addicting as hell to say the least, think I might need rehab as a result!!!!) The menu was awesome!!!! Very well priced indeed and gives us many reasons to come back again and again until we've tried everything! My wife orders the fish and chips, which I had a bite of and they were amazing!!!! Very well battered, and the fries were custom cut from potatoes so as a culinary cook of 15 years I respect the work put into them. All the sauces were made in house so that was impressive as well. I ordered the pull pork sliders (3x), and they came on a pretzel bun with I house made slaw and mayo! The pulled pork was so buttery and paired extremely well with the slaw! It also came with curly fries and fry sauce (also made in house) with a splash of horseradish sauce for a little kick! At the end of it all including the fact that we had an appetizer too our bill wasn't even above 60$!!!!! My wife and I will most definitely be going back again and again everytime we find ourselves in the area! Great job guys!!!!! 10 outta 10!!!! (and my ocd never gives me the ability to give a 10/10, but there you go! First time for everything!)

Prime rib special
Bobby B.

The little salad they give you was great! The baked potato was amazing! The prim rib was so disappointing!! Just look at the picture. All the other food that I saw come out looked great. Have to give my honest review!

Undercooked burger
Tam C.

Ordered takeout from here several times. The Carlisle doesn't look like much on the outside, but aesthetically pleasing to the eye on the inside. Decked out in a logger theme, with beautiful wood interior. It seems like a good place to enjoy a cold beer. Customer service has always been excellent ! That being said let's discuss the food... 1st order was great ! Had a mushroom swiss burger and onion rings. Burger was good, O-rings were perfect. 2nd order was cheeseburger & fries, burger was overcooked to the point of being cardboard texture, and the fries were super soggy. Figured they are a new business, and maybe had a hard time finding a good cook ?... Decided to try on a later date. Next order was a grilled chicken sandwich, cause I wasn't looking forward to another cardboard mishap. Needless to say won't do that again. Went with a grilled chicken salad after that, and everything was fine. So here we are this week...ordered chicken tenders with side salad, just to be on the safe side. They once again let me and my family down ! Two of my tenders looked like they had been in a fight with the fryer, one appeared somewhat burnt on the side, and the other was overcooked. The one that was edible was good with the sauce. Dipping sauce was the highlight of that meal. The other meals that were ordered were just as bad. In fact my boyfriend was a few bites into his burger before he realized it was undercooked, and the tots looked and tasted like they were unthawed, dipped in the oil, and then placed into the box. I have never tasted worse tots than these. I understand that you're running a bar/grill and at times it can get really busy, but overcooking and undercooking customers meals is absolutely unacceptable. I truly hope management can address these issues with the cook, or maybe find a replacement. Unfortunately I must bid farewell to The Carlisle for my local take out needs. Just way too many mistakes on food orders for my liking.

Alexandria D.

This place has been open since March 2022 and have finalized their menu in early June. As with all new restaurants, there will be days where everything runs smoothly and days where there will be hiccups - we got a great day and are hoping there will be more to come! You cannot ask for a cleaner, open restaurant with friendly staff, fantastic food and equally fantastic prices! We went on Father's Day (which can be hit or miss with service and food quality) and it was not too busy (we didn't see how many were seated upstairs). The menu is one page, front and back, and has a pretty decent variety of items. Ordered our drinks and got them right away. Food seemed to take a bit to come out, but it was well worth the wait! Pancakes were fluffy and not soggy. I ordered a side of sausage and received one sausage patty. Be aware to request more if you are looking for more than one sausage patty (I actually was fine with one!). My husband's meal (bacon, eggs, hashbrown and toast) was delicious (per him, I was too busy tucking into the pancakes!). When you receive the bill, you have the option to pay your server or pay via a scannable invoice which is on the receipt. Decided to try it and found it is super easy to navigate and got my confirmation email quickly. Will definitely be back to try their dinners and will tell our friends (and bring them here!)!

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3 years ago

Food portions were amazing, service was amazing, bring a sweater it's cold inside. Will be going there when on Onalaska again!

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Had a great hometown experience! Very cool vibe! Will definitely be back!! Looking forward to cool drinks on their patio this summer!!

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Amaro’s Table

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4.8(171 reviews)
21.6 mi

We're passing through town and found Amaro's Table on Yelp. The pictures looked amazing, and the…read moreexperience lived up to them. Every part of this visit was good. The restaurant is beautiful, clean, and clearly cared for. It feels like somewhere you could dress up for a nice evening, but we walked in wearing casual travel clothes and felt completely comfortable. Nice napkins, nice dishware, great atmosphere. Even the bathrooms were clean and smelled good. Somebody is paying attention here. Our waitress, Veronica, made the experience even better. She was always smiling, personable, and helpful. She asked about our trip, where we were headed, and how we'd found the restaurant. She walked us through the specials and what they're known for. I actually commented to my wife how nice it was to have service like that again. She made us feel welcome. I had the steak sandwich with fries and garlic aioli. The steak was tender enough to bite through without pulling the sandwich apart, which too many places get wrong. It had a bright, tangy flavor, and the peppers added just enough heat. Everything was seasoned well, with just the right amount of sauce. The fries and aioli were excellent too. My wife had the cilantro risotto special topped with grilled salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly, with a little char, and she enjoyed every bite. Then Veronica surprised us with complimentary ricotta donuts. They make the ricotta and caramel dipping sauce fresh in-house every morning. Holy cow. What a finish to an already incredible meal. From the food to the service to the care put into the place, this was a thoroughly good experience. We wish we had a restaurant like this back home. The only disappointing part is that we're traveling through and can't come right back.

From the warm welcome to the complementary dessert because it was our first time, this was a…read moreterrific experience. It's always great to find a place to eat, but on a road trip, when restaurants can be hidden in this. We've been very fortunate along this stretch of I5 to find this place. Quiet and calming decor. Excellent menu, creatively prepared. Will come back anytime we can.

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Jeremy's Farm to Table - Turkey Cranberry

Jeremy's Farm to Table

3.9(1k reviews)
13.3 mi
•$$

We are from Longview and wanted to try something new, so I checked Google Maps and Jeremy's was…read morefirst on the list. The menu looked good so we headed up. I had the Pesto Caprese pizza and it was amazing! The balsamic glaze added just the right amount of sweetness to bring together the different flavors. My husband had the NY steak and said it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Our server was very attentive and told us how all the ingredients were locally sourced, which is very good to hear because we like to support local businesses. Lastly, the building is quite beautiful with the exposed brick interior walls. I'm not familiar with the local history so I'm curious as to what this building was originally? We will definitely come back and also check out the market next time.

So Bad It Was Almost Comical…read more My wife and I stopped here for lunch on our drive from Oregon to Seattle. The parking lot was completely full, so after circling around and eventually finding street parking, we figured the place must be popular. Unfortunately, that turned out to be the high point of the experience. The main restaurant was fairly full, so we were seated in a large, dark bar area in the back. And then... nothing happened. For more than 30 minutes. Eventually, a waiter appeared and took our order. Then another 30+ minutes passed before the food arrived. Somehow, even our iced tea didn't make it to the table until the food did. All told, we spent roughly an hour sitting at an empty table without so much as a beverage, and about 90 minutes from the time we arrived until we actually had food in front of us. At that point, the whole experience was becoming almost comical. We ordered a cod burger with fries, a Caesar salad, onion rings and an iced tea. The cod burger was okay. Nothing memorable, but edible. The Caesar salad was actually good. The fries, however, arrived cold, soggy and thoroughly greasy -- quite an accomplishment considering how long we waited for them. The onion rings apparently embarked on a separate journey altogether, because they never arrived. By then, we'd lost the will to ask about them and just gave up. The grand total for one cod burger with cold fries, a small Caesar salad and an iced tea? $40.00! We mentioned the long wait, forgotten food and other problems to our waiter. He was sympathetic and explained that they were short staffed, which we understand can make things difficult. But being short staffed doesn't make a 90-minute lunch, no drinks for an hour, cold soggy fries and forgotten food any less disappointing -- especially at those prices. By the end, we weren't even angry. The whole thing had crossed over into comedy. Needless to say, on future drives between Oregon and Seattle, we'll be finding a different midway lunch stop.

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Fire Mountain Grill - The view from the outside seating.

Fire Mountain Grill

3.9(122 reviews)
14.8 mi
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Fire Mountain Grill is THE restaurant to eat at before visiting Mt. St. Helens, especially if…read moreyou're planning to go towards Johnson Ridge as Fire Mountain Grill is along the way. We came here for lunch before visiting the park, and it was a solid meal with a view. Located in small town Toutle, we had planned to visit Fire Mountain Grill beforehand while planning our Mt. St. Helens weekend trip, which I recommend you do too if you're planning to visit the park. It's a stand alone restaurant in the woods that overlooks Toutle River and is in a house, which is part of its charm! Forget phone service, but you'll enjoy being out in the wilderness. We visited on a Saturday for lunch and the place was busy. We learned that when we visited it was the last Saturday before they were closing for the season, which they do when the weather gets colder. I'm sure they must get a lot of their business from tourists on their way or from Mt. St. Helens. In fact, after we ate here, we spotted many of the same patrons from here at the Johnson Ridge Observatory. The best seat in the house is on the back deck, which looks out to the river and woods. My partner and I both ordered a burger and shared their famous berry cobbler, which you must save room for! Every table was getting the cobbler and after eating it, I can see why. It was delicious, with the warm mixed berry concoction, with a crumbly surface and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. NOMS! The burgers were solid, too, but not my favorite item here after having the cobbler. I recommend if you're planning a trip out to Mt. St. Helens to visit Fire Mountain Grill for a meal. Just remember that it closes for the cold season.

Absolutely amazing place on your way to Mount Saint Helens…read more Blue cheeseburger is the star, but the Marion Berry cobbler is one of the greatest things I've ever eaten !!!

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Fire Mountain Grill - View from Fire Mountain patio with Mount St. Helens in the background.

View from Fire Mountain patio with Mount St. Helens in the background.

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Cooper's Food & Drink

3.8(115 reviews)
34.2 mi
•$$

We came back to Cooper's because I enjoyed my first visit so much, and this time we brought a…read morecouple of friends for dinner. It was Sean's first time, so I was curious to see what he thought...and he definitely enjoyed it! We sat at a high-top in the bar, which was a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Sean got the blue cheese and bacon burger, and I went with the Bolognese. Both were really good, and we all enjoyed our meals. The drinks were good, the service was attentive, and we had a great time hanging out together. And I have to mention it again...the bathroom is pretty impressive! Another really enjoyable visit to Cooper's, and we'll definitely be back....and I totally spaced it on taking a picture of the food because it was so good and I was so hungry, by the time I thought about it...it was basically gone

Service was fine, it's really the food that wasn't all that great. The restaurant has the look but…read morenot the flavor. To start I wanted to try a cup of the steak soup of the day. It came out mushy and salty, not bright or even like a stew. It was more like an over cooked beef stroganoff but it just wasn't good. I put that to the side and out came my taco salad in a stale fried tortilla shell. It wasn't freshly fried, I'm sure it's been sitting there. The beef wasn't seasoned well... idk it was just meh. It was like boiled not fried. Again, just couldn't enjoy it. The food was off. My friend had the flautas or taquitos appetizer. She didn't like hers either, It had a lot of guacamole on top of them and she said it had no flavor so she added salt, still didn't enjoy them. We should have listened when our friends told us it wasn't good and over priced at that. Lesson learned... What could improve is the menu. Maybe slim it down so you can make sure your dishes are quality. Get a chef that knows the difference between a soup = broth and over cooked stroganoff. And if Mexican food isn't your strong hold (cause this was definitely not authentic) then just don't bother trying. Don't pre fry your tortillas, they do pick up a stale flavor. Just don't make Mexican food, it's not your thing and that's ok.

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Cooper's Food & Drink - Bare area and side patio access.

Bare area and side patio access.

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Cooper's Food & Drink

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Papa Bears Restaurant and Lounge - Best corned beef hash I've ever had

Papa Bears Restaurant and Lounge

3.9(99 reviews)
21.3 mi
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Parking in the front on the street or a few spots behind, if you get lucky. Seat yourself and you…read morewill be greeted quickly with menus. We come mainly for brunch on Saturdays at 11:00 am (occasionally Friday or Sunday) and sit in a booth. Here about every 6 to 8 weeks and shocked I haven't written a review yet! Server / main front of house person always remembers us and is kind and super friendly, even when she's busy. It's a diner with reasonable prices - I've had the breakfast sandwich, corned beef hash, mix of Ala carte side options, main breakfast with meat, omelette or scramble... my dad usually gets the 55+ 2 egg Denver omelette and my brother will change it up, too. It's also kid friendly, if you want to bring a kiddo. Food is always good, I try to remember not to eat a first breakfast at home in the morning when we come out so I'm hungry. Nice to have a regular spot to go to when we visit where we know the food will be good and the people are nice.

Came here looking for a burger and milkshake after hiking in a nearby town with my daughter. Had…read morehigher hopes for this mountain town diner. The place is pretty run down which isn't an issue for me if service and food are decent. There was one waitress for the entire joint. She was nice but overworked and therefore took her a long time just to stop by our table. Ok, that's fine. The real problem was that there was only one cook too. By the time I realized the mistake I had made by staying here, it was too late. It took 55 minutes from when we sat down to when we were served lunch. There were maybe 4-5 average size parties of people there in booths of about 2-5 people each. The dessert menu was entirely cake and pie from the dessert counter but the rotating dessert refrigerator had literally one pie in it and a piece of another pie that looked like it had been in there awhile. The pie refrigerator itself looked unsanitary. The bathrooms are in desperate need of basic maintenance/renovation--I pee in a lot of pit toilets and honeybuckets so a gross bathroom doesn't usually phase me, but being a foodservice business, the condition of the bathroom was alarming. The food was as expected--the chicken ranch bacon wrap was very large but I didn't taste much chicken, mostly just mayo, lettuce and bacon bits. The burger looked decent and the fries were standard frozen deep fried which were fine. I really do like to support mountain diners when I come off long hikes, but this one didn't hit the mark this time. Even just one more extra hand would have made a world of a difference.

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Papa Bears Restaurant and Lounge
Papa Bears Restaurant and Lounge
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The Carlisle - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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