Stopped in for lunch. Heard the burgers were good and they were. Quaint place with a lot of…read morecharacter. Grill right behind the bar. Friendly greeting by one of the owners. Wifey had a hamburger with a slice of raw onion. I went with the cheeseburger, pepper jack and a slice of raw onion. Split an order of seasoned fries. Burgers were large, guessing 1/3 to 1/2 a pound, coarse ground beef cooked perfectly for us. Fries were piping hot and nicely seasoned. Everything was excellent. Food came hot to the table. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend without any reservations. Will head back on a Friday for the fish fry.

Before you walk in, take a moment to study the rough-hewn, hand-carved columns outside. Cool. I…read morewonder who made them but didn't bother to ask anyone about their history. Inside, it's all lodge-like knotty cedar on it's high ceiling and walls, and while that may not be novel for this part of the state, it is especially good quality, well-maintained, and nicely designed compared to the interiors of many of the other well-worn taverns in the area. However; that does not carry over to the bar seats that are well worn-out and held together with electric tape. So who cares, no one can see it once their butt is firmly in place. Highly recommended: Prime Rib breakfast every Saturday and Sunday from 8a.m. til 12 p.m. Tender, juicy, lightly browned, served with tasty au jus, eggs your way, and hash browns made "special" with the addition of onion and melted cheese, on request. Noteworthy touches: an adorable, elderly poodle mascot behind the bar, a lazy calico cat with her name embroidered on her own stool, and customers are welcome to bring in their well-behaved pups, as well; I would be remiss not to mention a small but adequate selection of slots in a side room near the screened back door. The requisite beer and alcohol are available but served in plastic "glasses", so do like the natives and drink beer from the bottle. Full, decent quality pub grub menu. Ask the bartender for directions to Trader's tiki bar and food on the adjacent camp grounds on the Wisconsin river. It's called an island and it has the vibe. If the upscale, aggressive bar scene in Chicago is beginning to seem more chore than it's worth, the quasi-dive/restaurants and supper clubs strung like wooden beads on a coir chain along the by-ways of this close-in Driftless Region (Google it) of Wisconsin are well worth the scenic, pastoral drive and time--especially if you're not looking to hook up, fall in love, get married, and have kids. It's simply a great way to unwind, relax, and just be yourself by yourself, with your best buds, or SO--and return home with change for your ten-spot jingling in your pocket.

Excellent burgers and fries. Wifey went with the plain hamburger with a slice of raw onion…read more Perfectly cooked with slight pink and clear juices. Burger itself was huge. My eyes got the best of me, so I ordered the double cheeseburger with Swiss and fries to share. Burger was monster big, I'm guessing close to 12 ounces, again cooked perfectly. Table service was not available so we ordered at the bar. Food was brought table side fresh off the grill. Place is very clean inside, but the outside is a little rough. Not an issue because the food was great. Would definitely return.

Good neighborhood bar with great fish fry l, burgers and pizza. Staff and patrons are friendly and…read morewelcoming. Pool table.

This is one of the best public art fairs I've been to. Held the last weekend in June, 200 artists…read moreand crafters line the main street of spring green, making it easy to stroll the half-mile or so exhibits of very high quality art, crafts, photography and fabrics. Set up as it is in the middle of town, you still have access to other local businesses, bars, restaurants, and the best bookstore ever, and there is a common area as well with lots of seating and live music. It's easy to spend the better part of the day here between the art, the entertainment, and the food and drink options, like The Shack, Freddy Valentine's, and the Spring Green General Store. Fun people watching and doggie-watching, too!

LOVE this Arts & Crafts Fair!! No other like it. Have been attending the last full weekend in June…read moresince the late 70's. Keep it up....

We stopped here for a drink on the way to dinner to get a small bite to carry us over for a few…read morehours, nothing fancy just a small town bar stop. The place is a bar, restaurant and 6 lane bowling alley with all locals. It's funky with the chain door handle and mannequins all over the place. For a small town bar they have a great selection of booze and a few taps of nothing super special. Drinks were as expected. We were going to do a cheese curd basket . The cheese curd basket was typical bar frozen and nothing special like beer battered so as expected. Overall it's a funky space for drinks and bar food. Service was ok with the green bartender but she did ok with another woman just workin the open kitchen behind the bar.

Take a step into the past at Black Earth Lanes! We held a rehearsal dinner tonight and had a blast!…read moreThe staff are super friendly and could not have been more on top of things. The bar is fun and the bowling is funner. Great place to celebrate. Thank you Black Earth Lanes! Excellent selection of beer and tasty apps.

This is my second time visiting this restaurant and this time I brought my husband…read more We start with a very friendly "hello" from the bartender who was quick to get our drinks out to us while we looked at the very extensive menu. We decided to start with the artichoke dip which was a generous amount and tasted great. The chips were salty but that's what you get for commercial bagged chips. My Bloody Mary was delicious. Thick and full of flavor, just the way I like them. At least really good for anywhere in WI that I have found so far. I had the thin crust hot honey pizza w added black olives and mushrooms. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this pizza. It was just so good! Just the right amount of honey sweetness to offset the salty of the cheese and pepperoni! I could have gorged myself and ate the whole thing, but I did restrain myself fortunately. We had a couple slices reheated in the air fryer for a late snack (we NEVER do this!)", and my husband decided he was also a fan. He had a burger and o'rings that he thought the beef was bland and the o'rings were too greasy. Over all, it was a very nice meal and the whole staff that interacted with us were so very friendly. Everyone kept asking how the food was and made sure we didn't need anything else. We drive over 30 minutes just to get other options than the few local places here that don't offer much. We are going back today to have the pizza again.

I stopped in yesterday to meet a friend for a quick drink. I loved the remodeling and fun, small…read moretown atmosphere. Everyone was so friendly and the bartenders wanted to get to know the guests. They recommended the bruschetta, and it was a home run. Get this appetizer. You won't be disappointed! I plan to return and try more food, but check out this historic Spring Green restaurant under new ownership with a new look and feel and great food!

Don't drive too fast or you will miss it!! You should stop, well worth a quick stop! There is a…read morelittle gift shop too!! Incredible.

On the way to Wisconsin Dells from Madison, you'll find Dr. Evermor's Sculpture Park, a free,…read morequirky roadside stop with a small parking area (donations welcome). The park is packed with giant metal creations--towering birds, a 20-foot insect, a guitar, and a massive centerpiece made from salvaged boat parts, motors, and pipes. It's like walking through an outdoor museum of welded imagination. I wouldn't drive out of my way to visit, but since it's right off the highway, it's a fun and memorable stop for photos and a dose of weird Wisconsin art.

We stumbled upon this place one evening looking for something open for dinner by way of Yelp…read more This is a very simple little place that looks like it's on the outside of a neighborhood. There was an elder gentleman right across the street sitting on his porch with two dogs that greet folks coming and going. Walking in, we exchanged "hellos" with a gentleman that was leaving and he was very friendly and gave us a laugh. Going in, you could tell there were regulars straddles up to the bar and having a good time. Both bartenders that day we very personable without going over the top or acting like they couldn't be bothered. Basically treated you like they've known you for ever. Food was typical bar food. Not too bad if you like that sort of stuff. We would go back.

Great food, service and atmosphere!! A wonderfully inviting…read morelocal hot spot for friends and family.... did I mention the food is superb? Let's not forget the amazing staff!!!

My partner and I love going here for the pizza. It's so good. The best sausage! So many specials…read moreevery day. Definitely a townie/dive bar. Reasonably priced. Also, their fish fry is fantastic! Cash only. Parking on the side and along the street.

What a nice bar in Mt. Vernon. They had a really nice polka band with a real accordion! We…read moreenjoyed one of the best pizza's I have had, the service was fantastic. beer was ice cold and it was overall a great afternoon on Father's Day.