I've lived in Monticello for 3 years and have only gone in 3 times max because I do not feel…read morewelcome at all. Very snarky or sarcastic bartenders. They act like it's a burden on them if you try to order their bar food. Even though, IT IS PART OF THEIR JOB. Hard pass, do better.

back home we call these joint honky tonks. in PA they call them taverns and around here they are…read morejust bars.... whatever you call it is just right for fun and cheep drinks

8/9/13 We rode into Monticello and came across the Boar's Nest. It's been in business for 50 years…read moreaccording to the stepson of the owner Gerri (deceased). The son's wife was bartending. His wonderful elderly mother and current owner were at the bar with good friends. They had free popcorn and a jukebox full of country and rock classics. Okay, it's not "fancy", but the hardwood floor and bar made the place cozy. They're only open Friday and Saturdays. Their can beers were Old Style, Bud, Bud Light and their bottle selection was Blatz, but when in Rome or Monticello just roll with it. For a $1 a Blatz why complain, right? On 9/14/13 (Saturday) they are going to celebrate their 50 year milestone with FREE beer, accordion music, yodeling, and a well known local musician later in the evening. We hope to be there!

8/9/13 We rode into town from the Badger Trail (a state bicycle trail) and came across the Kooler…read more The outside of the building resembles a castle. We had to go in. Inside it was your typical small town tavern. They had a patio at the back. For happy hour they give you a pull tab. You might pay full price or as little as $0.25 for the round. They offered bottles of New Glarus Brewing, but mainly served domestic cans. We learned the business was named after the owner nicknamed Koolaid (now deceased). We also learned he passed far too young and was the nicest guy you'd ever have met. Linda (the bartender and cook) and Bruce (the bar-back and handyman) were a hoot.

Just great people and great food. Worth the stop when in town. Get the patty melt and fried green…read morebeans.

DOES NOT TAKE CASH BUT DOES HAVE AN ATM!…read more Stopped in here before tubing at S&B and had drinks as well as food! My friends and I all shared fried mushrooms, mini corn dogs, chicken wings, a chicken wrap, and broccoli cheese bites. Lots of fried food on their menu, obviously, but everything was so so delicious and fairly priced in my opinion. I would recommend the route of getting a few things to share as all the fried foods come in "side" portions (not full appetizer).

The atmosphere is pleasant and the food was delicious!!! We had the garlic cheese curds, Ott Burger…read more, and Haddock fish fry and we enjoyed all of it. Definitely stop by at Ott Haus Pub if you're in New Glarus.

When you visit New Glarus Brewery and purchase a beer, they give you a token that can be redeemed…read moreat a few of the bars and restaurants around town. I had a token and needed lunch so after a quick scan on Yelp, we decided to check out Ott Haus. And I was not disappointed. The building is cute and kinda small. It definitely had an older feel, kinda dive bar-ish but it was clean. They have bar seating, a handful of tables, and a beer garden area. It gets a little crowded pretty quickly so you may make some new friends if you share a table. The service was great and the owner was super nice. She answered questions and was very accommodating. They have New Glarus beer on tap, duh. But also domestics, cocktails, and soft drinks. I had a strawberry rhubarb beer from New Glarus and absolutely loved it. I also had a PBR which is my stand by. Based on the reviews, we had to try the cheese curds. They come with a dill ranch. They weren't greasy at all. They were lightly breaded and fried perfectly. The ranch was a tasty accompaniment. Highly recommend and would order again. For my entree, I ordered the Beer Cheese Bacon Burger: 1/2 pound burger cooked medium with beer cheese and bacon on a pretzel bun. This was probably my favorite meal of my Wisconsin vacation. The burger patty was delicious and seasoned well. The pretzel bun held everything together and paired perfectly with the creamy beer cheese sauce. The bacon was an added bonus. I opted for tater tots for a side and enjoyed dipping them in that extra beer cheese. This was seriously one of the best burgers I've eaten in a looooong time. It's probably good that I live 500 miles away because my waist line and wallet would take a beating. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing a drink and food. I will be back the next time I'm in town.

Stopped here to use our free drink tokens from the New Glarus brewery tasting…read more Cool old place with a ton of history!!! Staff was fantastic. But the best part was literally the best, squeakiest cheese curds I've ever had!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

My son and I were in town for a couple hours and decided to swing in here for lunch. I like that…read morethey have their menu posted outside to view. He thought a half of a sandwich sounded good and the prices were very reasonable. He ordered a few different types of meat in his. The sandwiches are a good size and come with chips and a pickle. I love the vibe of the place. Original murals and bar. High ceilings. You can almost imagine yourself there 100 years earlier. They had a fun story about looking at the ceiling and the dollar bills up there. The waitresses were so kind and helped my son try to toss his dollar bill up there. He was easily entertained for about 15 minutes. I'd come back!

The Rusty Raven is a quirky, eclectic store and taproom with literally something for everyone. Need…read morea cool puzzle, check. Need a kitschy t-shirt, check. Need a traditional felted Tyrolean hat, they've got you covered. We had a great time wandering around the store and collecting a few items that made us happy. On our exploration, we discovered the well stocked tap room in the back of the store and enjoyed a long Thursday "off season" conversation at the bar with the owner, John. This conversation was only made better with a guided tour of the well decorated bathroom and some serious kitten time with the two rescued shop kittens in residence, Shark and Sardine. The Rusty Raven did not disappoint and should absolutely be a destination on your next trip to New Glarus!

Whoever stocks the merchandise in this store shares a bit of my sense of humor, because several of…read morethe items made me laugh. Even better, the place is named the Rusty Raven AND they had an Edgar Allan Poe t-shirt with a raven on it...just not in my size. They had some antiques sprinkled in with a lot of new merchandise (stickers, mugs, coonskin koozies, greeting cards, books, games, magnets, bags, and wallets). They also had some candy including candy cigarettes and cold beverages, plus a side room where some people were hanging out and having some drinks. There was a lot of stuff packed into the little shop, and it's worth a stop.

Food is delicious. Atmosphere is casual. Service is relaxed. I'd eat here again. Salad bar had…read morefresh options.

Excellent fish fry with many choices of sides. Salad bar included, as you don't see that very…read moreoften anymore! A bit of a drive from the city but well worth it. Many other options of food too, but not all on a Friday night. No frills place, but everyone is happy and friendly.

The day often Christmas was cold and overcast. Some business were closed. And for the ones that…read morewere opened, a smaller crew kept their establishments moving for any locals and out of town visitors (such as ourselves). Sportsman's Reloaded had a crew of just two! But they kept the mood alive and cranked out their holiday hospitality as best they could. I loved the Spotted Owl on tap! Cheese curds were hot and tasty. We noticed the $2 dollar bills pinned on the walls and throughout the ceiling:) There is a story about that you all need to look up! We look forward to our next visit in 2026!

I got the Mac & cheese pizza & was beyond shocked to find pizza sauce on it rather than cheese…read moresauce, a bit off putting & not mentioned on the menu. Great service otherwise.