We had a great early dinner here. We started with 2 cups of soup- carrot and ginger purée. These…read moresoups were warm and satisfying with just the right amount of ginger. For our main plates we had the hamburger on the menu that was perfect. It included no side plates, but we chose to add on the string beans side that were also excellent. We also split their special for the evening that was a shredded braised pork, that was well prepared and we thoroughly enjoyed it We split 2 desserts - their homemade peach almond ice cream and an almond cake with door county cherry compote. These were also great. The server brought us a sample of a sweet corn, honey ice cream that we were curious to try but glad we went with the peach ice cream. The atmosphere was loud and clangy, but pleasant enough. The service was also excellent. We would happily come back here.

Wow! Fresh squeezed lemons & blueberries. Bar service was great, friendly & fast service. Cool…read morevibes were all around us!

Had the grilled shrimp it was very tasty done well. Service was good. Felt very cozy great ambianceread more

Holly is great! Food is consistently good, and staff is friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Has a…read moregood outdoor space but seating is limited.

Big fan of this place for a hang out spot with friends. It's a classic bar with a great grill and…read morelots of food options. The pours at the bar are HUGE and the food is made to order and can take some time. The clear thing to order is the burger. They have plenty of winning burgers that they showcase but they are layered with a lot. I think the best way to try a place is with a classic. So we for a bacon cheeseburger and a walleye fish fry since it was Friday. The bacon cheese burger came with the most bacon I have ever seen on a burger. Dare I say too much bacon. The burger itself was a little dry but all together kind of worked. The fish fry wasn't very meaty but the coleslaw and fries were good. Overall, solid place but it's not going to be the best food ever. It's a good place to start with friends then head downtown as the prices were super reasonable and the service was top notch. I'd round to a 3.5 if I could.

There is nothing that didn't go well on our first visit a couple of weeks ago. In fact, we were so…read moreimpressed with the food and the staff that we are going back again this evening, for dinner this time (it was lunch the first time), and my wife and I are bringing our son and her mom as well. Not sure if I want to do the 65er again, or maybe diversify a little. Definitely getting the frolic curds and the frolic fries. Food is great, service is great and the ambience is perfect for what this delicious place is. Well, we went back but this time the burger patties were like hockey pucks. Our son ordered his 65'er medium rare and got medium well. I ordered mine medium and it was so overdone the patty shrank for about half of the size it should have been. Waited almost an hour for food that, unfortunately, disappointed a bit this time. It was definitely not the owners in the kitchen like it was on Father's Day.

Cute homey feeling bar with an atrium area as well! The inside bar feels like you stepped into a…read more90's sitcom! Large portions of food friendly staff and the bar specific IPA was so good! The cheese puppies and the pickle puppies are coated and fried just like a hush puppy and as a southerner it's the best mashup ever!

Stopped by for happy hour and ended up having a really enjoyable visit. Everything came out…read morequickly, and the staff was attentive without making us wait around. The drinks were also really good and made the stop worth it. Happy hour here is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a casual place to grab a drink and relax. Also like that they let you fill out a post card and will mail it out for you, such a cute extra little fun thing we did.

Rated one of the best burger places in Wisconsin. The burgers do stand out. THE VERDICT is the…read moreplace where the burgers are more smoky compared to other places with no hint of excess juices that would make the bun soggy. Price and size are perfect. We also got the cheese curds, though that was okay. The ambiance is great, as it's like a smaller bar without it being in the middle of nowhere. There are always a lot of people.

Hadn't been to the Oakcrest for a long time having moved out of the area. I joined my daughter and…read moregrandson on a Weds. night and I'm glad I did. I did cheat a bit before they picked me up by gazing at the menu. I was happy to see that they were now offering the Friday fish fry on other nights, including Weds. The place was as I remembered, a typical neighborhood bar, that welcomes everyone. We grabbed a high top by the window and set out to test the menu. The cheese curds for starters we goooey and just the way they should be..piping hot with a thin crispy coating. They were gone in a flash. We agreed to try both the cod and the perch, along with a ribeye sandwich. Although Madison boasts a lot of fish fry's, most don't offer perch since the days of the Cuba Club and Stamm House, except for Oakcrest. Oh my, what a delight! These were a nice size...I was tempted to use a fork, but they just looked like they needed to be dipped. And they were the best ever! I think I had six filets..hard to count as they were buried in a mound of crispy, perfect french fries. My daughter stayed silent for the first few bites of her cod, and then beamed and said, this is the best ever! My grandson said he was glad he ordered something different than a cheeseburger, his usual, because the flavor and tenderness of the ribeye was awesome. He was more than happy to help us finish off our bountiful servings of fish as well. Hat's off to whoever is the owner these days and thanks for keeping the Oakcrest tradition alive with wonderful food and comfort.

I thoroughly enjoyed myself here, that being said, on par with some of the lower reviews - they did…read morerun out of the pork belly sando, they charge for everything extra, and service was pretty slow. But if you were open to just having a nice casual dinner in a retro easy place, this is it. My fiance and I went to meet up with some friends from out of town and from a list of places I wanted to try, they chose this one. Between the two of us, we spent about $60 for this meal, which I suppose now adays is on par with what you can get away with. We also left with half a sandwich because honestly, these guys are huge! -Hot Beef Sando with Cheese (extra): this was a massive sandwich, packed with flavor. The ah jus was on the side and needed for dunking. It hit the spot, was a messy affair, but was very good. The meat wasn't melt in your mouth, it was actually quite dry, but the mix of everything together and the dip made it good overall. - Chili Cup: well spiced, super small cup and charging a dollar for each addition of onion, cheese, and sour cream is murder. Pass on the fixings, the soup doesn't need it, but it's not something i'd get again as it wasn't knock out of the park good. -Homemade Orange Soda: this was great. I love the nostalgia of using Tang and it was more earthy because they put some spices in it. Overall, would get again. -Coleslaw was asian inspired and made well, especially with the mint on top. Be warned though, its the same slaw on the pulled chicken...which speaking of: -Pulled chicken sandwich: It's their meat americanized fusion version of a banh mi. I know they have a vegan one on their menu, but this one felt less like a sandwich. The spices weren't quite asian tho and was interesting with the slaw. I wouldn't say it was my favorite but I did eat a whole half. Happy nomming!

5 stars because these sandwiches were stellar…read more I had the classic 2.0 with the addition of sweet pickled peppers and my SO had the turkey sandwich and we loved them both. The turkey was a hot sandwich while the classic was a cold. The location itself is small, feels like a hole in the wall bar with great cozy vibes. We were lucky enough to bike over on a nice day and so we sat in the outdoor space which is also small but got the job done before we were back on our bikes with happy bellies. We will definitely be revisiting so we can try more of the menu!

I genuinely think I'm nicer than the average tipper, so I try to be understanding when things don't…read morego perfectly. It took about 20 minutes for us to be greeted by our server. Fair enough, I can forgive a single mistake. Once we were greeted, our server seemed to realize that, for as nice of a place as this was, the wait while the restaurant wasn't busy (there was maybe five tables sat) really wasn't acceptable, so we were given a complimentary drink. After ordering bruschetta and a cheese board, I expected things to move a little quicker since they were two fairly simple appetizers. Our bruschetta and espresso martini arrived, and both were delicious and well worth the price; no complaints there. Unfortunately, our cheese board was forgotten. Since it was obviously missed, our very kind server offered us a complimentary espresso martini which was second complimentary beverage, which was delicious. Recognizing that the overall service had been subpar, our server also offered us a free dessert. We were given the crème brûlée, which was just okay and a little too sweet for my taste and also cold. All in all, considering how slow the service was despite there being very few tables, there were more delays and mistakes than there should have been. That said, our server did a good job of making up for it with the complimentary drinks and dessert. Overall, the food was decent and the view was great. I would come back for cocktails and appetizers, but probably not for a full meal. We still tipped well higher than average because our server was extremely apologetic for the sub-par service, and made up for it in comped orders. I expect better for the cost but appreciate the honesty with the service.

We had a great experience dining at Eno Vino Downtown last Saturday evening. The service from Abby…read morewas simply amazing, and it made the whole evening event so pleasant. We went there to celebrate the 50th birthday of a friend from New York who was in town for the art fair. Abby was attentive, with good recommendations. She's such a sweetheart. We really had a wonderful time chatting with each other and eating the great food. The mocktails were excellent, and we decided on 2 sets of their special - a two-to-tango meal. The dishes were very generously served and delicious. I would highly recommend Eno Vino Downtown for any celebration.

I came here with a couple of friends recently and now I have to add Christy's into my rotation…read more They were so kind and the service was great. I reached out to my bartender about having the Eagles game on with the Packers game and they said as soon as the brewers game was done it would be switched. Thank youuuu! Now to the food and drinks. The frozen Hugo spritz was delicious and at some point, I had them add a shot of elderflower once the slushie turned to ice. Goodness gracious, 20 out of 10. The wings were hot and juicy and the buffalo sauce was flavorful! I had a couple of cheese curds and they were pretty darn good. Overall, Christy's was amazing and such a great time.

Great Friday fish. Busy but service was excellent. Got there around 6:30 and got a table right…read moreaway. Ordered drink order taken as when knew we Hat we wanted. Cod and walley and both were perfectly cooked. Will be going back sooner than later as it had been some time since we were there last.