We love bringing our friends and family from out of town here for dinner. The staff is always so very kind, and the food is exceptional! When we're lucky, there's an accordion player in the evenings. I love the nostalgic original feel in this amazing place. I hope it's here forever, and we never take it for granted. read more

The food was so good! We had the fondue and there was so much! The taste was creamy, cheesy deliciousness. The dinners were really good we had a variety of wursts. read more

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We held a birthday party for about 100 people recently at Turner Hall's Ratskeller . The staff was very professional, flexible, incredibly hard-working, and insured everything went off without a hitch. The food was delicious. We can't say enough nice things about them. read more

Best fish fry in Monroe! But the Swiss food is even better! It's also the local center of Monroe's Swiss Heritage. read more

Great to be back for dinner since before the pandemic! Service was terrific. Food fine. Accordion player a nice addition! Only negative was it so so bright in there it was like eating in a mess hall. Our server said the lights do not dim! What!! read more

Enjoyed an excellent traditional Swiss meal on a quiet Saturday evening. Food was very good (traditional Swiss "Mac and cheese", and Schnizel al Huhner), as was the service. Very enjoyable evening! read more

Great place to bowl! Home aid pizza pretty good but the turkey bacon melt is amazing! Also have live bands video games poker games and slots! Stop on through you won't regret it! Ps and there waffle fries read more

Turner Hall, a staple refuge for Friday night fish dinners, has recently undergone a soft relaunch. For this, they have revamped their menu, trained new servers and ushered in an up-and-coming chef with a great deal of previous experience and passion for an entirely new and enjoyable Turner Hall experience. Food 5/5: Gone are the Jalapeño Poppers and in is a focused menu that draws much of its inspiration from traditional Swiss recipes tailored to Southern Wisconsin's freshest ingredients. Highlights include the Pheasant Pot-pie, a flavorful and meaty twist to a typically creamy and bland dish as well as the Hasli Felli (Pork Filet with a mushroom sauce and Spatzle) as well as the Kalberwurst with perfectly caramelized onions as garnish. I'd also recommend ordering a few or all of the specialty rostis to share for the table. The meal ended on an even higher note with homemade pies. Don't miss the Swiss Creme Pie and if the chef has Door County cherries on hand, the cherry tart with creme fraiche - hopefully this will become a seasonal fixture on the menu. Service/Decor 3/5: As with any new group of staff, the service is still working to match the quality of food. However, with a bit of time and practice I'm hopeful that this aspect will help round out the overall experience. The same can probably be said for the decor as the dining room still has the same, local-museum-meets-community-center vibe as it has for decades. Summary: Monroe has recently surged in the food and hospitality sector as it has been picked up by many travel writers and food critics. As many of the town's best dining experiences focus on lunch menus, Turner Hall is certainly poised to fill a gap for Monroe's supper crowd and tourists alike. If you're looking for a sophisticated menu inspired by the town's Swiss history, Turner Hall should be on your list. read more

Went for the fish fry. Good salad bar, creamy Cole slaw my favorite type. Plea not of choices. Had the pan fried walleye. Needed a bit more seasoning. But good overall. Order the spazil, mmmm butter noodles. Fried fish lightly beer battered and crispy. Fries typical, nothing special. Racheal was great! Deco a wee bit dated. Will definitely go back. read more

The food is good atmosphere excellent. So nice love taking parents here when we are in town everyone enjoys themselves. read more

What's not to like. Really nice service, Friday night fish fry was very good. Potato pancake had a great crisp on. Fried shrimp were huge and the apple strudel is home made! Even though it was cheese days the service was quick and efficient! If your in this neck of the woods give this place a try and write a review. More yelpers and lurkers should try it. read more

Over the holiday we were home in Wisconsin visiting family and friends and of course needed to go for a Friday Fish Fry. This place was very delicious, enjoyed the location and even the salad bar. Would for sure go back. read more

We originally came here because all the other spots that we originally wanted to go to were already booked. We went with this Swiss restaurant over a different Swiss restaurant because of the steak picture here on yelp but decided to just try the Swiss fare since we never went to a Swiss restaurant and thought Hell why not? Might as well taste it. ATMOSPHERE: -Empty and desolate. -We were the only people AT ALL in the restaurant. It was 8:30 pm. We are from Chicago. Maybe everyone here eats really early? -Classical piano music played over the speaker for 20 minutes. Stopped for another 10 minutes. Then played again. We already started to question the quality of our upcoming meal right after walking in. We stayed because we were already 30 minutes out of way from where we were staying (and everywhere else seemed booked) CUSTOMER SERVICE: -Waitress was very nice. -EXCEPT she was very unknowledgeable about the food. -We showed her the picture of the steak from Yelp. We asked her to identify where it was on the menu. She had to go ask someone else what it was. (What? Really??) -Reviewing our options on the menu, the waitress didn't even know what half of the food tasted like. Boo boo! Know what you're serving the patrons! -Did chat a little with her afterwards which was cool. They were probably bored. -There was an event or party going on upstairs. Some church was throwing a charity event dealing with Mardi Gras. FOOD: Nope. APPS: Had the Beer Battered Swiss Cheese with Honey Mustard on the side. TOO GREASY. Every bite we took, grease leaked on the side of our mouths. MAIN COURSE: Had the SCHULBIG. Literally like a 12 in hotdog that was left in the oven too long. It was very hard and chewy on the outside and the bed of sauerkraut it was served on was a little dry but it was okay. Had the KALBERWURST. Much better texture and tastier than the Schulbig. The onion gravy it was served on did not look appetizing. The carrots and bread were probably the best part of this. DRINKS: Sweet Amber and Spotted Cow. Delicious. The waitress came and brought us tasting samples. That was nice. OVERALL: Food was not worth $50 AT ALL. (1 app, 2 dinners, 2 beers) I've had way better at a dive bar. Customer service- nice but unknowledgeable. Decor and atmosphere- drab. Could use some extensive cleaning. read more

Update: Recently went for dinner and found much improved service. Will give it another try soon. Food is average to good, service is awful to mediocre. Standard Midwestern fare with some good Swiss and other items. Service is slow, with many messed up orders. Recently went to a meeting meal there, a basket of buns was brought to the table. Tore one open, frozen in the middle, told the wait staff, basket was whisked away never to return. read more

I loved it. Went here for my companies' Xmas party. (Similar food to what you might have at Thanksgiving) Loved the food, employees and the atmosphere. I cannot speak to regular meals here but they do a very nice job with large parties. read more

This place makes some of the best Friday Night Fish Fry I've ever had in Wisconsin.

Authentic Swiss atmosphere, friendly people, and delicious food! Varied menu-Swiss specialties or sandwiches and burgers, full salad bar. My schnitzel sandwich was twice as big as the bun. Great Friday night fish fry (good idea to reserve ahead.) Don't worry about the one-way streets--you can get there! read more

We dine out frequently all over the stateline area and in Madison...and have to say that the Ratskeller Restaurant is one of Monroe's best kept secrets. The ambiance is very unique...authentic Old World...but it is not formal or stuffy. The waitstaff are friendly and efficient. We have NEVER had a bad meal there, and have tried many different entrées. The evening Swiss dinners are outstanding; the Friday night fish fry is legendary. If there was one complaint, it is that the kitchen is on the slow side, especially if it's busy. Part of it may be because there is almost nothing that is pre-made....everything is made from scratch. Soups, sauces, etc. are prepared ahead of time, but are not food-service products. A gem of a place, and great value for the money. read more

The food here is adequate Midwestern type with some specialty Swiss heritage dishes and sides (try the Spätzle instead of fries). Friday nights, the place is usually very busy because of their "famous fish fry" along with live entertainment - typically accordion players, unamped so it adds to the ambiance without drowning out conversations. I wouldn't say it is the best fish fry I have had but it was very good. The salad bar is a typical iceberg lettuce style. I would highly recommend it to somebody who wants a bit more than just a filling meal. The Swiss Heritage definitely adds to the experience. read more

Food is very good, fresh saladbar, always try a different swiss/german entree. Never had a bad meal . Staff is friendly and quick. I think it's one of the best European places around and we tried many of them. Thanks for still beeing there. read more

Had heard lots of good things about their Friday night Fish Fry - and finally tried it. Not quite what we expected. The dining room is quite casual and smalltown homey - okay for a family meal. The fish wasn't very good - my plate arrived without color - very blah. My husband had the buffet with ribs, potatoes and other hot dishes. It was okay - but not great either. Service was nice - efficient but not overly friendly. Monroe really needs more restaurant options - I'm sad this isn't more appealing or we'd make it more of a habit to go there. I doubt we'll go back. read more

I eaten here for the lunch buffet twice. They provide Swiss food selections and the offerings were plentiful, hot and tasty.

Pretzel bun burgers were incredible! Just started the lunch menu yesterday and it's going to be big! Good service and of course we came for the atmosphere. Best food of our trip. read more

Turner Hall is a somewhere I have enjoyed many times since moving to Monroe. It is a bit like walking back in time, kind of like a supper club. They have a diverse menu, a good Friday night fish fry. I have never had poor service. Staff had always been professional and friendly. We have, for the most part always been pleased with our meals. The Swiss food will rival that of the restaurants in New Glarus. It is a nice relaxed place to dine, but if it is Friday night...make reservations! read more