We're going to have to eventually try something other than the fish fry here. It is really good though, so I guess we'll have to make a trip to the Cruise on a day other than Friday! What can you say? From the fish itself, to the accompaniments like the clam chowder, to desserts like the flourless chocolate cake, all the food is great. They also have some good bartenders who can make a really good drink. Top it all off with some of the lowest prices around (especially drink prices - as in martinis for $7!) and you've got a real winner! Venture out to Waterford for the Cruise. You won't regret it! read more

Owner bartender serves the regulars and friends first and makes newcomers feel like a burden. We waited 15 minutes after looking at the menu to order. I think he forgot about us even though it was a week night and there were only a dozen people there at best. He actually made insulting comments to my wife after we did a shot. Will never be going back. read more

What a GREAT fish fry! I had the broiled cod, my husband had the perch. Our friends had walleye breaded cod. All of us concurred it was delicious! We all enjoyed the homemade Cole slaw and tartar sauce. The potato pancakes with apple sauce were yummy too. We did miss not having sour cream. Their drinks are wonderful! Well done! Everything is well done! Our server was so sweet and helpful. We also enjoyed all the art work! A great family place. read more

First time here and was very disappointed not, impressed. Restaurant is big and open, not loud, which was nice. Service was good but food was mediocre at best. This restaurant has a very limited menu, which I knew going in, so no big deal, however when your main item is pizza, I expect it to be good; it was terrible. I ordered the piggy luau pizza: cream cheese, cheese, pineapple, bacon and Canadian bacon. Everything was from a can, the pineapple chunks were too big and fell off immediately, the sauce has no flavor and the crust was blah and bacon was from a bag of real bacon pieces. They did put a ton of toppings on, but they weren't good. My daughter had the kids meal cheese pizza, which she didn't like either but it did come with fries and cinnamon apples which was nice. My husband did enjoy his fish fry very much so that and the good service and ambiance gives my review 3 stars. read more

The Cruise - Bluegill fish fry - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

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Cruise on in to this small Waterford bistro for an elegant, simple, and warm experience. Yes, you'll recognize every item on The Cruise's menu, however they put their own spin and presentation on every, single, dish. Their kitchen expo needs a raise! Bravo! The pork belly fries were both intriguing and satisfying. LOVED both the chocolate deserts and drizzles that adorned them. Service was exceptional (large group) and the owner checked on us a FEW times to make sure that we were satisfied. The Cruise checked every box and hosted the perfect boys night out. read more

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Went here for a Saturday night dinner and had great service! It was not very busy but quickly picked up! Server was very nice. Delicious classic old fashioned. Loved the pizza and wings. We had the all meat pizza and it was delicious! The fries had great flavor and seasoning! Will be back to try the fish fry! read more

The food here is amazing! I highly recommend "The Spotted Cow" it is so damn good! The atmosphere was amazing, the waitress was really nice. It's very good quality food and very delicious if you're ok with a small wait but it's honestly worth it read more

The Cruise - The Carnivore Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

Wow! Every plate was a experience! Beautiful Wow! Every plate was a experience! Beautiful Classes up bar food. The tap beers are delicious.....yum! read more

Pizza & drinks were good. Yummy appetizers too. Really liked the cheese board. We went on a Saturday night.

Excellent pizza, fish fry(perch) appetizers and Old Fashioneds! A must stop for pizza, apps, old Fashioneds and dessert!

Yum. 10/10 food and very pleasant and enjoyable service. Havent been here before, and it was about a 2 hour drive but worth it. read more

The Cruise - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

Name should be The Curse! In fairness, the old fashioned's were very good, as was the service and that's about it. Ordered broiled cod on the Friday Fish Fry and the fish was dried out. It had to have sat under a heat lamp for a while. We also ordered the boneless wings with bbq sauce. The wings were clearly poured from a food service supply bag and were not even recognizable as any part of a chicken. They were soaked through with grease and heavy, thick bbq sauce. We gave them back and had to ask to have them removed from our bill. Our server had to obviously make the gentleman, who I assume was the manager/owner aware of our issue. I feel he was not 100% wanting to give us the credit. He also made us feel as though our issue was not of any concern. I would have expected him to at least check with us about the food, but instead failed to take the opportunity to speak with a dissatisfied customer and possibly apologize for the poor quality. We'll just make it easy for him and won't return. People who have submitted reviews saying this is good quality food must be used to eating out of dumpsters. read more

Hi - This is Linda in Texas. Chris was so helpful in getting me a gift card for dear friend Jan (and Steve) for their wedding anniversary. Great to visit with you Chris, and thank you for the assistance to help make this evening as special as the couple. read more

Expensive! That's pretty much the end of the story! Really not worth it! Food was just ok

The food here is amazing (if you can see the menu to order it, the print is tiny and it is way too dark in this place) They have so many creative options to choose it's great! And everything we've tried has been really delicious! Unless you're a vegetarian or have a family member who is. They have nothing for you! We can only come when half our family isn't with us so that's a bummer. read more

Friendly, attentive service. Fantastic, creative food. Unexpected items that taste delicious. I dined in alone, but grabbed take out as well. Beef mole bowl was amazing, the wontons are a nice alternative and add much more than tortilla chips. A must try. To go, ordered the strawberry avacodo burger (again, a nice change from tomatoes) and the poutine style fries with beef ribs and bacon..unreal. This place deserves multiple tries for sure! Not important to me, but decor and design wasn't much in the main room, very plain, which was odd...the side rooms look very nice. read more

The Cruise - A poutine of pork belly, cheese, fries, jalapenos - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

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The Cruise is a cool open setting with a massive U shape bar that serves a whole lot of brandy and whiskey old fashions, just how I like it! The Pretzel with stone ground mustard and garlic dipping sauces is my favorite appetizer. It is addicting ly delicious and I could keep eating them. As for entrees my favorite food to eat at The Cruise is by far the Friday fish fry and i always get the Bluegill fish fry. Best Bluegill fish fry that I have had. If your looking for a cool place to stop out for dinner and some drinks than I recommend and suggest that you take the cruise to The Cruise. 5 stars keep it up. read more

The food is amazing here! Ambiance is good, swanky. They will have just about anything you could think of to drink. Great bartending service! They have ice cream for the kids. Pizzas are fantastic. read more

What's not to love? The fish fry is so delicious (bluegill!) and fun with the neighborhood crowd. Service is always excellent. We enjoy the diversity of the menu, even though we have our favorites of course, including the pizzas, the breadsticks (guilty pleasure), and the amazing drink menu. I wish they were open every day! read more

Why not go here for Friday fish fry. It is within walking distance from my moms place. A little expensive at $15 and the sides come in a prepared containers, so unprofessional. The fish was good but I was not impressed with the premade sides in to-go containers. I can get all you can eat for this price with my sides fresh on the plate. The have live music on some nights, which is really cool. The owner is not very friendly but the ambiance is really cool. read more

The Cruise - Stone/ipa - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

I have to say when I drove into the middle of no where I was skeptical. Also the outside of the building is very plain. However you walk in and there is a very long bar and seating. The setup is more for a bar feel, so I decided to sit there. I ordered the pork belly appetizer. I have never heard of pork belly, mozzarella, and blue berries in one dish. And I have to say it actually all worked together very well. I tried different combination on the plate and all worked. The pork belly was cooked perfect as well. Then for a main dish I tried the duck leg. The duck was perfect I would have loved a crunchy outside but not an easy task when it is confit. It was toped with candied orange peel and it was outstanding. Even the mash potatoes were great. The green beans were the only thing I can say I wasn't impressed with. They were very small and but they did have a great flavor. All in all it is a must try. Plus they change the menu each season. read more

The Cruise - Pork Belly with mozzarella and blueberries and blueberry dressing! - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

Oh my goodness! I found The Cruise on Yelp looking to try a new place. So glad I came across the place as it was one of the best meals any of us had in a long time. I had the duck soul warmer. Was so delicious and cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes that as served under were delicious and perfectly garlicy. Everyone else at the table loved there food too. Brisket pizza, Caramelized onion burger, a burger with brandies cherries (don't remember the name) and chicken mango chili sandwich. We were celebrating my birthday so we got the Creme brûlée with candied bacon. OMG so delicious. My sister kept stealing "one more bite"! Defiantly can't wait to go back! read more

The Cruise - Yum duck leg - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

Pros / the food - holy cow the best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life....cherry chutney chicken is freaking heavenly. It's absolute deliciousness. The fries, O-rings = yummy... My son said his burger was fantastic - epic!!! Cons - getting a seat on a Friday. And honestly we would've gladly say at the bar but I hate putting a teenager on a bar stool. It's a little slow but worth the wait. Before eating id have said never coming back back again q after eating I think def coming back! read more

The Cruise - Inside the restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

First time at the Cruise. Loved it. First the food-Mark had lake perch and was happy to report it was truly lake perception not the fake perch. I had blue gills which took me back to my childhood. Awesome. He had and loved the potato pancakes; ditto for me Pub fries. Second the service- Diana was our charm bartender. Very attentive and shared a lot about their craft cocktails. Third-the ambiance. Huge fabulous bar. We got there late so it was pretty quiet. A great dining room. All in all 5 star. Try it, you will not be disappointed. read more

We found this place on accident a couple of years ago and love it. Try to make it back every few months. Love the carnitas chips - their version of pork nachos with red peppers, onions, beans, corn and the lime and cilantro bring out the flavors. For dinner the pizzas are always amazing and the duck confit panini is my favorite. If you are a craft beer lover you will love this place. All central waters beers on tap - along with plenty of bottles from other breweries - and most are rare that you won't find at the majority of bars around Milwaukee. Having a CW promise beer tonight aged in tequila barrels which was first released this year at their anniversary party. I have never seen a bar around here have it on tap. Must visit for foodies and craft beer lovers read more

The Cruise - Amazing front side of beer menu here at The Cruise - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

Perfect place to come in out of the rain! Although we found this little place by accident we will make it a destination the next! The Spotted Cow warm cheese dip was soo good The Cubano was nearly as good as my memories at The Columbia. Absolutely nailed the flavors!! Chris & Linda treat each guest like family. Oh and an extensive beer and wine list to accommodate everyone's taste! read more

The Cruise - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

I hate negative yelp reviews but unfortunately in this case I have to.. I had high hopes for this place seeing as it has a nice interior and a fresh/new vibe. I always root for new restaurants in small/er areas. 1. My Bermuda Mule was really strong. Not because I'm being picky but because it was simply over poured. 2. The appetizer (pork fries) were great! 3. Took a drink from my water straw and there was an earwig in it. Thought it was a chip of ice cube...bit it, it was a bug. Waitress comp'd a drink. Happy she took initiative to do so but was disappointed the owner or manager wasn't alerted (if she/he was I would've liked a table visit to simply apologize) 4. The food was salty and just unfortunately sub par. Not bad food but I've had better and based on the experience as a whole I don't think I'll be back unless it's for the appetizer! The waitress was very friendly and tried her best which was appreciated! read more

A real asset to the area! An authentic foodie place in the middle of rural Wisconsin. Pork belly, say no more! Food quality is consistent, customer service is spot on! This was our 4th visit here. My husband and I stopped in on Veterans Day for a quick bite. We opted for a seat at the bar. There were 2 large parties there and the staff was courteous enough to advise us to get our order in soon if we were dealing with a time constraint. Food was stellar! Owner noticed my husband was wearing his Desert Storm cap and engaged him in conversation and thanked him for his service and was kind to toast us with Redbreast Whiskey. So kind! Again, another incredible culinary experience! read more

My favorite brewery is Central Waters. This place has an agreement with Central Waters, to have like 8 of their beers on tap. winning! Service: Prompt, I never have waited long, every time I have gone year, I always have to leave a good tip. Bar: They have a very extensive beer list, stuff is not always on the menu, don't be afraid to ask. They also do beer nights, so make sure you keep in the know about that. Food: I have yet to embrace the food but the food looks and smells amazing. Atmosphere: A massive bar that takes up half the main room, a pool table, art on the walls, a rent able room, and lots of seating. They need a patio They do a wine happy hour but not a beer happy hour. Maybe could there be a food happy hour? read more

Long story short : food was good service was horrible. When our food came it was in a to go bag - prior to this we were asked dining in or out and we stated in. The bartender- server argued that he asked us twice and we said take out weird but ok we can let this one slide. The food came to us the soup was now warm not hot, the chicken was not sesame but chipotle which I am not a fan of and would never order. The bartender again argued that "he was the one who took the order and I said spicy chipotle". Which again did not. I said no it was sweet and spicy sesame. With an attitude he took back I then said after you was finished eating that the nuggets can be to go we received the bill now with a 1.00 carry out fee added ? Needless to say we r not going back and will inform others of this read more

I am SO happy to have found a restaurant I love in the Waterford area. I grew up in this area of Wisconsin, but after I moved away to college and became a food snob, I realized that the great restaurants in my hometown are truly lacking. I liked this place so much I ate here two days in a row while I was in town. It might not look like much from the outside, but The Cruise is located in a very cool building. The entryway is welcoming and then when you enter the bar/dining area you will see that the room is very long with dining booths on the left and a bar along the right. It's weird in a really cool way and I was intrigued as soon as we walked in. More importantly, the food hit the spot. This place has the best onion rings I have ever had. They are standard rings (not the straw-type) and I want it to be known that The Cruise has somehow engineered their onion rings so that you will not bite into them, pull the entire onion out, and then slap yourself in the face with it while still holding a hollowed-out fried ring of disappointment and nothingness. This is the all-time #1 fault of onion rings everywhere.... and somehow The Cruise has created a ring that rarely allows this to happen. I do not question how this has been accomplished, I merely marvel in the success of modern onion ring engineering. Also, the horseradish sauce that accompanies these rings is outstanding and I thought about eating the last of it with my finger but couldn't bring myself to do so out of my own fears of public perception. Another highlight was the burger. The meat was cooked perfectly, the burger was nice and buttery, and there was a lot of flavor in all of the ingredients. One of the better burgers I've ever had. Good-but-not-great: the wings and the pizza. The wings had great taste and a great chunky bleu cheese dressing... but they lacked the crispness that I strive for with all chicken wing skin that I consume. The pizza was good, but I like a higher sauce-to-crust ratio and their medium crust just ended up making the pizza taste a little too bready to me. I am particular about this though, so I will order my next pizza "extra-sauce" and see if that does the trick. Service was great at both visits and prices are really reasonable for this high quality food because this restaurant is out in the sticks. We ate some of the more bar-food'ish items by chance, but there are plenty of gourmet offerings on this big menu. It's obvious that they are using high quality ingredients here and the great flavors show that. Check them out if you're in the Waterford/Tichigan area - I hope they are able to strive here. I'll be back whenever I visit my parents, that is for certain. read more

Another great restaurant almost in walking distance - but I still get in the car because there is no way that I could walk back home! This last year they changed their menu to a much smaller selection. But I have to say after trying most of the things on the new menu - everything is done well. I take the kids there for sweet potato fries... these aren't the skinny soggy no-taste kind that you get everywhere else - they really know how to make them awesome! And the cucumber dipping sauce is to die for. They do need to give more sauce though! I've been there for the fish fry - the place is usually packed but waiting time isn't bad... I love the grouper when they have it - some of the best fried fish around. And I'm always looking for a good fish fry you know. The kids love the pizza, and if you are into proving how much you can eat ask them about their pizza challenge - I'm a wimp and would never even try it. The building is new and very open. There is live music every week and it's a nice place to go for date night or to get out with the kids. Give it a try and say hi to Linda and Chris when you visit - very friendly people for sure! read more

I have been going to The Cruise since before the food was gourmet and it was a VFW post. The new building allowed for a greater bar, food and atmosphere. Let's start with the bar. Weekly tasting of microbreweries is awesome. Great cooler selection. Food - if you are a goat cheese fan, this should be your new haven. I love it and I can get it on almost everything here. They also have burgers, sandwiches, good appetizers and amazing pizzas. There take-out pizza is insane. While sitting and eating a meal, I counted 12 people picking up pizzas one night! Atmosphere - there are TVs all over, video games, cards at each table and live entertainment on the weekends - be it a band or karoake -- The Cruise is rocking. Definitely worth the drive to come to this little hideaway off of Tichigan Lake! Oh yeah and they even have a hall to rent out for a small gathering! read more

Went their for Friday fish fry. They have lake perch among other things. At first it seemed expensive at $15 but then read menu to find u get 6 pieces. That's enough to share. So my sister & I split the fish fry and ordered an extra side (house salad). She ate the huge salad & I had the sweet potato fries. They were among the best I've had. Perch was superb!! Moist and flavorful. Beer batter was crisp and lightly seasoned. My sister even commented that the tartar sauce was good. I just used lemon that came with the meal along with half rye bread and sweet sour cole slaw. I'd go back. read more

First time here... Food exceeded my wildest expectations. They have an eclectic selection of micro brews. My wife and I shared a bourbon barrel stout with Door County cherries from Central Waters. I strongly recommend it if you like stouts. We also shared duck crostini. The duck was tender and paired well with the goat cheese and blueberries. My wife called it "amazing." My two year old couldn't stop eating the blueberries. My wife had the cherry chutney grilled chicken sandwich. I had the bourbon cherry burger (picking up on the cherry theme here?). She told me she was jealous she didn't get the burger too. The brioche buns were better than most restaurant brioche buns I've had. I'm partial to the EuroClassic buns found at Whole Foods and Fresh Market. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The goat cheese was very good. The Angus burger was cooked medium - which is a rare find. The caramelized onions and healthy helping of cherries made this burger standout as one of my favorites. My wife and I are burger snobs. In my opinion it ranks right up there with Kuma's in Chicago and although it is not grass fed also a good substitute for DMK (Chicago and Lombard, IL) if you find yourself visiting the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago or SE Wisconsin. The service was friendly and attentive enough. Bathroom cleanliness was average. TVs had Sunday Night Football airing. Playing cards and Trivial Pursuit was available if you planned to stay a while. Plus there were various arcade games to distract the kids. There's a good chance we'll make it a tradition to stop by here on our annual trips to go apple picking at the Elegant Farmer. read more

First time here and definitely not impressed. No music playing and 4 very small TVs that are set to the cooking channel. Amazingly boring and I've herd the bartender tell 2 people in 10 minutes they don't carry energy drinks not a big deal but strange for a bar. read more

They were quite busy tonight. We had a long wait for a table and an even longer wait after we had a table and placed our order. The place is popular! And for good reason...fantastic food! I give five stars for the excellent food. If you are in the area...I highly recommend. read more

The Cruise - Goat Cheese Salad - Pizza Near Me - Waterford, Wisconsin

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You guys, this place is outstanding. I was a bit weary when I first saw the menu. Unique, adventurous flavor combinations and a big selection of dishes. Can a chef at a restaurant in the middle of nowhere really pull off this menu? YEP!! Every single bite of food I put in my mouth was outstanding. My husband and I frequent restaurants in Milwaukee and Chicago, and the dishes here were among our favorites ANYWHERE. For starters: Sconnie Crostini - Bacon, brat, ale onions, cheddar and a heavy hand of grain mustard on toasted bread. YES. MORE. PLEASE. Pork Belly - Blueberries and pork belly work so well together. Who knew! Could have used a less mild cheese than mozzarella, maybe goat or gorgonzola, but overall an excellent dish. For main: We split two 9" pizzas. They were the perfect size for (4) people to have one large slice. Duck Pizza - Beautiful, tender shredded duck with balsamic glaze and goat cheese. I mean, come on. Pineapple Pico - Chicken, pineapple, sriracha cream, bacon. The perfect sweet, spicy and salty combination. For dessert: DO NOT SKIP DESSERT. The Candied Bacon Creme Brûlée. Just order it. Trust me. Usually, to get food of this high quality, you have to endure a bit of snobbery. Not the case at The Cruise. We felt immediately comfortable. The staff was warm and friendly. The service was excellent. The manager/owner was lovely. She checked on us several times throughout the meal. I truly cannot recommend this place more. read more

Great food and service!!I had the wings and a sausage kale pizza. The bartender was attentive and fun. Everything was so clean and I really liked the open environment. I'll be back very soon! read more

You don't need another reason to go to Tichigan, this place is reason enough. My husband and I were at a loss for words because our food was so dang good! Great food and prices. We had the duck crostini which blew our minds, the duck was so tender and flavorful as it melded with blueberries, goat cheese and sweet caramelized onions. We had no words for what was to follow, I had the mango sweet chili chicken sandwich and the hubby had an avocado burger. Overall we had a food anxiety attack. Love had hit our lips and we can't wait to go back! read more

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