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    The Fat Seagull

    4.2 (73 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE FAT SEAGULL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Double walleye plate! Huge! Delicious!
    Debbie G.

    Small bar/restaurant decorated really cute. The servers are very friendly. We started with their homemade firecracker egg rolls, which are pretty good. The onion rings are homemade and so tasty we had to get a second order. Absolutely one of the best fish fries I ever had! The double walleye plate is huge! The biggest fish filets with a delicious breading. I will definitely be back!

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    Melanie V.

    Wow, hidden gem. Like little corner dive bar with super fast service and cheap solid food. I was greeted by a super kind bartender ready to take my order even though there was a full bar. She was on it with a water and a menu and recommendations. I got the chili and was hoping for a side salad but they don't have one on the menu so I went with these firecracker eggrolls. Wow were those awesome. Creamy, crispy, and the raspberry dipping sauce was outstanding. I'll be back next time I want a sandwhich or something fried. They have great service, good beer, and cheap food.

    Walleye, fries, rye bread and tartar sauce
    Roger R.

    Made our journey to Manitowoc and were very hungry for a Friday night fish dinner ( a must in Wisconsin ). Had a few suggestions from a friend but did a quick yelp search and Fat Seagull came in second. It's been a long time since I was at Fat Sesgull, never remembered having fish but we gave it a try. Not disappointed; seem the person next to me at the bar and asked if his was Walleye; he acknowledged yes! So we both chose the Walleye. Nice portion and decent price. Sfaff was fun and friendly, location was busy and patrons having fun. This location is old building but have a lot of the features of what old building had in detail and built with quality. Seen a perch plate after and it seemed like a nice meal for the price. Decor was very related to the location and its history. Had a couple drinks, old fashioned mixed up very well. If in area definitely worth the stop..

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    PJ C.

    We were passing through town and before hitting the nearby maritime museum so we needed lunch. This place was close by and had good reviews. It was early so it was easy to get a table. The waitress was very friendly and the food came out super fast. I got their perch sandwich which was very good (battered vs breaded would have been better). Another in our group got the pizza burger and loved it. An order of the tots with nacho cheese was devoured quickly. The menu is quite an interesting mix of standard tavern fare with items like home made egg rolls. Prices were fair though no sides were included. Overall a good stop.

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    Tony F.

    This lil gem has nothing hit a relaxing vibe from the moment you sit down. Nice personable bartenders with knowledgeable information If you have any questions on your food or drinks. For a little kitchen they do a great job making your food as fast as they can, but still prepared amazingly. They have daily food specials throughout the week, and it's worth the visit to try something from every day. I had the seagull mess with firecracker egg rolls, highly recommend both! Will definitely come back and look forward to trying more of their menu!

    Taco egg rolls and chili cheese fries.
    Gene T.

    I follow The Fat Seagull on Facebook. We are new to the area, and this is how I scope out new places and Yelp, of course. I came here with my wife on a Tuesday evening. The place was relatively empty as we had our choice of tables. It picked up after we sat down. The bartender took our drink order. After we got our drinks, i ordered a bowl of chili and an order of onion rings. The chili was excellent. It was loaded with ground beef and beans, The chili had a little kick but would be alright for most palates. The onion rings were somewhat of a disappointment. They were thick cut and lightly coated in a crumbly tempura batter. It crumbled off as I bit into it. They were quite messy. We ordered some appetizers to go. We got 6 taco egg rolls and an order of chili cheese fries. The egg rolls were great. Crispy shells stuffed with a highly seasoned taco filling. That came with nacho cheese and sour cream dipping sauces. The chili cheese fries weren't so good. They were soggy and bland. The chili that was on them wasn't as flavorful as the bowl that I had finished earlier. All in all, this was a mixed review that averages out to a 3. The chili and taco rolls 4 stars. The onion rings, and chili cheese fries 2 stars. 3 star average.

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    Hillary T.

    We are new to Manitowoc, and we were researching places to eat prior to moving here, The Fat Seagull seems to be a local favorite, and I can see why. This is a quaint bar and grill with a large bar and ample indoor and outdoor seating. We arrived on a Tuesday afternoon just before 5 pm. The bar was moderately busy. We found a table, and a short time later, the bartender came over to get our drink order. There is quite an extensive menu with a huge variety of starters, sandwiches/wraps, burgers, and fish dishes. Upon reviewing the menu, I decided on the shrimp tacos. The tortillas were stuffed with 4 huge Cajun style shrimp topped with lettuce, sour cream, pico de Gallo, and their own rommaudle sauce. I left the pico off mine be a use I cannot stand cilantro. You get two tacos, and let me tell you, I was stuffed after eating both of them. The flavor of the shrimp and sauce was excellent together, and quickly, they were gone! We ordered some apps to go: the chili cheese fries and taco egg rolls. The taco egg roll is crispy and stuffed with taco filling and cheese. It comes with sour cream and cheese sauce. The chili cheese fries were soggy but had good flavor. I will be back to try some more menu items, or maybe just the shrimp tacos because they were just that good!

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    Jesse P.

    All Aboard? I'm fully on board! The Chicago Tribune reported this was the best perch basket in Wisconsin and I'm not doubting. Such a treat to eat perch and wash it down with a Spotted Cow before boarding the Badger. It's guys like the owners and places like this that make Midwest the best!

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    Luke W.

    Traditional marine neighborhood bar, no age restrictions giving broad appeal, risking noise though I'm sure that doesn't matter during the live music events, we quickly found a high table and browsed the menu. Service was here and there, quite spotty for not being that busy, was about to order a second round but she slapped the receipts down so guess we saved extra calories and cash instead. I loved their house chili, the right size for a cooler summer evening. My friend did the perch sandwich, strange no fries or similar included with small skinny slabs missing substantial toppings. I suppose the main base here is going for the beverages which makes sense to let the menu play second fiddle. Proved out with a seafood menu only served on Fridays, another querk for living nextdoor to Lake Michigan. Thankfully there are many other appealing options in this quaint town promoting bigger dishes and richer value.

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    Timothy A. H.

    If I could give this bar and grill 10 stars I would! My wife and I were recently visiting Manitowoc while on vacation and we were searching Google for a place to eat when the Fat Seagull popped up in the listings. The name alone sparked my interest and curiosity so we decided the Fat Seagull was where we were going to eat. We are very happy that we did! Environment, service, and food were excellent! We started out with their chicken nachos. Wow!! Not only were they some of the best nachos we have ever had, the serving was larger than any nacho plate we have ever been served. 4-8 people could have made a meal out of these nachos, no exaggeration! We also ordered the Mushroom and Swiss burger, the Hawaiian burrito, and the oh so delicious beer battered onion rings! Everything was very very good! Now, I'm a burger guy and I was very impressed with the burger I ordered! I got the double. My burger was cooked perfectly; it was smothered in fresh sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese, and the patties were thick and juicy with great flavor! Price tag for this monster burger... $8. I've been to plenty of places were this burger would have been $13-$15. High five all day long! If you are looking for a very friendly environment. Great drinks and awesome food. Head over to the Fat Seagull! You won't be disappointed!

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    Good service, burgers were good and they had a special on a burger basket that was a good deal.

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    Great vibe, worth the stop! Perch sandwich was perfection! Service was fast and efficient.

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    Great bar food, excellent service, love this place! Fish tacos were really fresh and chicken tenders hot and juicy. We'll be back!

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    Walleye was outstanding. I would go back again. Certainly a local place as it is a bit of a dive but that is what I was looking for.

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    Great atmosphere and onion rings are delicious. Owner is very personable. Definitely would go back

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    The food is delicious, great beer selection, friendly staff, and overall superb environment. Our go to place for a quick snack.

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    Top tier service. Nice historic area along the river. Good vibe and feel. Food is pricey but it's still good would recommend.

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