What an awesome spot just outside of Madison!! There aren't very many reviews so I wasn't sure what…read moreto expect but WOW were we blown away by the quality!! We arrived around five on a Friday night and usually with fish fry you would have to wait for a seat, but there were two tables open. The waitress came over right away and took our drink order. We ordered the fried pickles to start. They were good. They have quite a variety of appetizers, including some Asian inspired. Then we ordered the three-piece fish fry, perch, and the salmon. At first glance, the portions of seafood seemed a little small however, for the price it's a good deal. You also get breadsticks, coleslaw, and baked beans. The salmon was the unexpected star!! Better than most chain restaurants and right there with expensive ones! The inside is decorated like a typical Wisconsin dive bar, but the food exceeded our expectations. The service was the cherry on top. We will definitely be back!

Hole in the wall dive bar goodness. My salmon was some of the best I've ever had! Staff was amazing…read moreand the drinks were stiff.

One of the funnest outdoor places in town. The atmosphere is fun and they get some really good…read morebands playing there. Bring your bug spray and a chair for the outdoor music.

This place actually exists, and not just in Peter Griffin's world…read more Tucked away next to a supper club on a little peninsula on a lake in central Wisconsin is indeed, a tiny bar called The Drunken Clam. You won't run into Peter here, but you'll meet other delightful people -- locals and vacationers. Most of the time, it's closed, but on the rare occasion that you find this building open (usually a weekend evening during warmer weather), it's a bit of a delight. Owned and operated by the people who run Twin Shores next door, this little building has a tiny, crowded bar with one table, and several outdoor tables. The drinks here are the same as the drinks at Twin Shores. It's a perfect spot for an after dinner drink when you want to sit outside and breathe in the fresh lake air on a warm summer night.

My friends graduation party was held here. The environment is warm and friendly. The staff are…read morefunny and know how to take and make a good joke! The alcohol they have is perfect for my taste. I always get spotted cow or a mikes hard strawberry lemonade!

This is a great classic Wisconsin cash only bar. Amazing regular bar food. Classic neon tee shirts…read more Clean and good people there.

Friendly bartenders, cold beer, a classic dive bar with great ambiance. It has not changed much is…read more45 years.

This place is a must see, very cool vintage barn bar , drinks are very well poured and great…read moreprices. Get out and enjoy the drive and make sure you stop here for a quick beer or cocktail! Must see!

I don't know if this is a real dive bar but it's billed as the smallest bar in the Dells and…read moreprobably a novelty more than anything so I went to grab a beer before lunch. It's set back from the street behind another business with plenty of parking next to some tables under tents. The place was closed or a prop because there was no one working and it was empty on a Saturday afternoon. Yelp has no hours or a phone number so I couldn't even figure out when to come back or if they are a real bar, I did like the novelty and I really wanted have a beer here.

We visited Jesse's Hideaway in 2016 and loved it. Small, and great company. Can't wait to go back…read moreon our next trip this summer.

If you want a beer and pretty much nothing else . . . This might be your place. No food, fyi.read more

Drove by many times! So grade stepped in fun crowd good music playing great ar manager nice ĺàdy! I…read morecould spend the weekend camping there!

Yup - Check this joint out. If Yelp asks if it's "divey" - it is. But it's worth the detour or…read moreexcursion to the Town of Dane. So if you're on the way back from Devil's Lake or Circus World or Wollersheim Winery, just go. It's a one room classic Wisconsin Tavern. It's clearly a locals joint. Don't be intimidated by the row of Harley's parked in front of the door. Everyone in the place was nice, down right friendly.... and I'm guessing there is a regular flow of recreational bikers coming and going. The bartender knew just about everyone there except for us. But we'll be back. The fresh burgers and bacon comes from the Lodi, one town over, and you can tell it's fresh and local. Prices are extremely reasonable. Of course there's a full bar with about five beers on tap and an ample supply of bottled beers including local favorites. But it's the burgers I'll be back for. So take the field trip and check out Tootsies. Seek out the out of the way local joints during your summer travels.

Met friends for lunch. Place is very unusual, huge long bar, a pool table and three small tables -…read more4 chairs each. Orders are placed at the bar and food comes to the table fast. Menu is very limited, but that didn't matter to us. We were going to check out the burgers. Hamburger with a slice of raw onion, two bacon cheese burgers (their specialty) with a slice of raw onion and a side of fries, and a veggie wrap rounded out our order. Burgers were a good size and cooked well. Meat was coarse grind which we like. Fries were nothing special but came hot to the table. The wrap was underwhelming. Service was friendly. Food was better than average but place needed a good cleaning, especially the cooking grill and back room which was visible. 4 stars is generous. Likely not return until cleanliness is addressed.

Great great fish fry. Dive bar setting with an open kitchen. They have dinner specials every night…read moreand all are great so far. The clam chowder soup was homemade and delicious!

Amazing fish fry! Crispy but yet not over kill with batter. Flaky fish and not greasy. Hard to say…read morewhether we loved the hashbrowns or fries more. Clam chowder was flavorful and full of good stuff. Not too peppery. Not too thick. Not too thin. Just perfect. Amazing for the price. Good friendly service, they treat you like a local. I would highly recommend.

Big Dog has quickly grown to be my favorite bar in Portage. I've lived in Portage for 7 years and…read moreI started coming here a couple of years ago. It's a laid-back crowd who are likely a crowd of regulars so when you walk in you may get that "look" but you'll discover everyone is very friendly. The owners seem like wonderful people and make you feel welcome and at ease. Heather is a great bartender who remembers your drink even if it's been awhile and remembers bits and pieces about you as well. The ravioli bites are my favorite appetizer, but if you are looking for a meal, the Philly steak sandwich is very tasty but I am a huge fan of their burgers. Great portion and great taste for a good price - can't go wrong with that!

Great simple food. Quality meat locally sourced. Definitely…read morerecommend for even family style Wisconsin bar. Not the new modern place but the traditional style of local bar.

The only place open on Christmas day that serves food (I'm being kind by calling it food) and…read moreshowing football. Definitely a dive bar! Kind of a shady clientele. I ordered my burger rare but unfortunately they only know one way (shoe leather)! The bartender (didn'tgethername) Was sooo slow and had the personality of a doily! I guess maybe my expectations were too high for Christmas dayl

My fiancee Kym Thompson have enjoyed their drinks and it is close to our home in Portage. Wi.read more