The Cubby Hole

The waitress was in hurry even after I told her we have never been there. She didn't pickup that…read moreour eyes were still on the menus. I ordered the Mac Daddy burger and my wife got the house brat with no sauerkraut and with cheese sauce . We moved our seating to the bar and the bartender was really cool and friendly! It was too cold in the back left corner of the dining room. He took great care of us! The rest of the meal was delicious! The brat came on a pretzel bun and was much longer than a Johnsonville! The Mac Daddy smashed my hunger! It was grilled perfectly and the Mac was Deluxe! Initially, we were going to pass on this place after our first choice turned up to be closed for the day, but we are glad we didn't and we will be back again in the future!

Great food, great location, service is slow. Inside atmosphere is good. Beer is good. Def worth…read morestopping in!

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Sausage sampler

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Fig mule. So good!!

Herner's Hideaway

4.3(138 reviews)

0.9 mi

Man, is this place popular. Went there last night around 7 with a friend who is familiar with it…read more I'd never been, and if you don't know it's there it is a but of a hideaway but it was packed with people so you know it must be decent. It's kind of a typical bar and grill but has live music later in the evening, looked like volleyball and other stuff outside in the summer and do on. We sat at the bar at the first available seats. I have to say they were actually very padded and comfortable easy swivel on and off seats but kinda high for this "mature" non too tall gal to climb on. Next time it's a table for me thanks. So since it was Friday, officially fish fry day, that's what we both had. They have 4-5 different types of fish and it was a toss up between fried cod or sautéed Walleye. But again, it's fish FRY Friday so Fried battered cod it is. Lots of choices for sides too. I got fries and friend had potato pancakes. I tasted them and they were probably some of the best potato pancakes I've ever had. It came with rye bread and butter and coleslaw. As usual I could pass on the Cole slaw, and I thought the rye bread looked good but kinda unusual to me. Is that a Wisconsin thing? On to the fish. Great taste, moist, not overcooked and crispy batter. What more could you want. The fries were ok, and I appreciated they were not battered orange seasoned, just plain potatoes which is what I prefer. The bartenders were on top their game, efficient and friendly and busy as bees but knew when you'd like a refill of soda or another cocktail. This is a well deserved 5 star review if you're looking to have a traditional fish fry bar experience.

Possibly the best chicken tenders I've ever had!!!…read more This place is pretty unassuming. I came for the line dancing but I'll be back for the food. The chicken tenders came with ranch and a bbq sauce and as a sauce girl I LOVED both. I had no idea this place had won awards for their burgers. Basically what I'm trying to say is I'll be back to take a stab at the rest of their menu.

The honey barbecue pulled pork tacos

Santa hat seat covers

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The taco salad bowl

Sand Bar & Island Grill

4.2(214 reviews)

1.9 mi

We had an excellent meal at Sandbar on St. George Island. The fried shrimp was delicious (8/10),…read moreand the blackened scallops and grouper were outstanding (9/10). The chicken nuggets and hamburger were surprisingly great (10/10), and the pimento cheese side was the star of the meal (12/10). Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I'll definitely be back for many years to come and highly recommend this spot for casual, delicious coastal food. Mark

We enjoyed our dinner. Oysters are always delicious. Big and meaty!…read more We love that we can bring our little doggie inside too!

View of the lake from our table

Oysters

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Allllllligators!!!

Old Mill Inn of Wonder Lake

3.5(2 reviews)

5.3 mi

Nice atmosphere. Good service. The French onion soup was a disappointment. It was certainly no…read moremasterpiece. My t bone steak was tough. It was served with 3 small sweet potatoes. My wife's vegetables were overcooked. You can get a better steak at outback.

We hadn't been here in years. Decided to try it out for a birthday dinner tonight. Was a little…read moreskeptical when we got there. No one was there except us....the entire night.....weird compared to back in the day. The deck was a little overgrown and we didn't see any ducks. The paddle wheel is now on land and not in the water, but hey, I am sure I don't look the same as I did 20 years ago either. Once we got inside, It was just like old times. Quaint. The service from Barbara could not have been more personable and attentive. We truly enjoyed her! She mixed a wicked Brandy old fashioned and was quick, but not too quick with her service. The food was all excellent from the relish trays, to the beer cheese pretzel ball and mozzarella sticks. Our dinners ranged from prime ribs...fantastic by the wAy, to meatloaf, butt steak, a burger and ribeye. All were cooked wonderfully. Excellent flavor, fresh salads and nicely prepared potatoes. They prepared a homemade birthday cake. Our entire experience tonight could not have been better in any way. Although it has been 20 years since we were last with you, it will be soon that we return. Don't miss this diamond in the rough!!!

Donovan's Reef Sports Bar

4.0(10 reviews)

4.3 mi

OMG....we literally just got a pizza from Donovan's and it is probably the best pizza I've ever…read moreeaten. I'm from Chicago and moved to Wisconsin 13 years ago, only to bemoan the fact that nobody makes good pizza in these parts. I am glad to have found this awesome gem of a place! Perfect crust, perfectly seasoned with perfect proportions of ingredients! Very reasonably priced too!

Friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. Fair pricing and good pizza! Heather might be most well read…read moreperson, let alone bartender, I've ever met.

Donovan's Reef Sports Bar - Summer enchantment : the history of Twin Lakes / by Greg Saucerman for the Western Kenosha County Historical Society. (1994)

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Summer enchantment : the history of Twin Lakes / by Greg Saucerman for the Western Kenosha County Historical Society. (1994)

Dilar Restaurant

3.7(49 reviews)

2.3 mi

Ok at the end of a long day, my mother and I were hungry so I had found a restaurant in Richmond…read morecalled "The Depot" but when we got there it was closed and "Dilar" restaurant was right next door. It didn't look like much but in my travel experience these are usually the best places to eat in town. Asked someone that came out what she thought and she loved the place. Went in and had such a great dinner and dessert. I had beef ravioli with salad. My mom had their hit turkey sandwich. For dessert we split a Lemon Meringue and Cherry pies. Home made and so darn tasty. The inside was clean and family friendly. The waitress was so pleasant and kind. The locals were so friendly, sociable, and pleasant. Glad we stopped and took the chance. Sorry didn't take any pictures. But let me tell you, it was a great place to eat.

This place is surprisingly large inside and had super quick service on a weekend. Our waiter was…read moreincredibly kind and attentive. Hashbrowns could have been crispier but I enjoyed my skillet and the raisin toast.

Cute rustic place

Their generous Roasted chicken plate, ummm... great!

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Doyle's Pub

3.6(113 reviews)

0.7 mi

Love it here. Just great service with helpful and wonderful staff. There are so many names to…read morecompliment here but Liz is a favorite of ours. But to be honest everyone there is just so nice. It's a family atmosphere there that really shines thru. I totally recommend this establishment. From the bar staff to the wait service to the food, it just a high quality experience. Marty McG Richmond

Have been here a number of times in the past and always provided 5star reviews. It had been 2 years…read moreand was looking forward to a treat, Was very disappointed Corned beef sandwich- beef was dry and bread soggy (falling apart) Fries were overdone. Fortunately beer was good.

Christmasy Smithwick's

It was a gorgeous day!

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Overgrown view

KC's Cabin

4.0(147 reviews)

5.3 mi

Pleasantly surprised by this place. Stopped by after snow tubing at Wilmont. Ordered a grilled…read morechicken sandwich. The roll was fresh and delish. Large chicken portion too! Fresh and flavorful. One of my friends ordered wings and said they were very good. Staff was super sweet. Greta service overall.

Stopped in here after our Mud Girl Run for a quick brunch. My friend needed a dry shirt and they…read morehad a really cute one for a good price, which was nice. I ordered their burger with an egg but with the option in a wrap, which was different, and honestly pretty good. The food options overall were solid, and the service at the bar was friendly. I had a Bloody Mary with a beer chaser too, which hit the spot. It's your typical local bar vibe: busy, not huge, but comfortable. Nothing fancy, but good service and a good spot to hang out.

View from sitting at the bar

Pizza and burger

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Comfy joint

Bassett Creek Saloon and Eatery

4.0(9 reviews)

5.5 mi

First time here though we drive by all the time. Ordered a takeout lunch on a Thursday due to them…read morementioning smoked wings and brisket. Wow! Wings were cooked perfectly with a nice hint of smoke. The brisket sandwiches had a big pile of meat that also was smoked nicely. And the Italian beef - enough for 2 meals. Can't say enough good things about the quality of their lunch and the period size. Very nice folks as well. Definitely be back.

Average service and food. Locals just stared at us. Used to be decent but went down hill since last…read moretime we visited.

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Richmond Cafe

4.3(62 reviews)

0.7 mi

We were greeted right away and was told to sit anywhere we wanted to. Josie was our waitress and…read morewas very friendly. She took our drinks and food order. Food came out really fast. Ordered the macchiato with almond milk. Comes in traditional size and they had it in a paper coffee cup. I would have liked it served in a coffee mug, since I drank it in the cafe with my breakfast. I had the chicken, Swiss, and avocado skillet. Came with 2 eggs, which I asked to be cooked over easy, and hash browns. Very delicious and avocado were fresh. Also, asked for hot sauce and they only offer Louisiana hot sauce. I was only able to eat half the skillet and took the rest home. My friend has celiac disease, so they made sure her order was GF.

I called ahead to check on their gluten-free options and was thrilled to hear they offer GF toast,…read moreGF hash browns, and skillets. We arrived around 10:15am on a Saturday and the vibe was immediately welcoming. The place is super cute, featuring a coffee bar where you can sit at the counter, a few cozy couches, and even a little craft display with items for sale. Because we got there just before the rush, we were able to sit anywhere we liked. They have an extensive drink menu, and I ordered a chai latte in a mug. It was absolutely huge, smelled incredible, and tasted great. When it came time to order, I informed our server about my gluten allergy. She was incredibly accommodating and reassured me that she would alert the kitchen to keep everything separate to avoid cross-contamination. I ordered a cheddar cheese omelette with hash browns, and the food came out incredibly fast. There was a minor hiccup where my omelette accidentally came out with ham in it, but it was large enough and easy enough to just pick out, so it didn't ruin the meal. The food was overall really delicious and the service was excellent. By the time we left, the place was completely packed, which clearly speaks to how popular it is. It was a really good experience with great GF awareness, and we will definitely be back!

Interior

The second try on the hash browns. Kinda oily. Kinda barely if at all cooked.

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Bloody Mary and Mimosa

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Jim T.

10 years ago

Have been going there for years ago moved back in the area and have going back the last few years never disappointed.

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2 words: Cheese balls. :)

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