Chy R.
Yelp
Where's Waldo?
No seriously, where is Waldo, WI??
This warm little good ole Wisconsin tradition is the epitome of the Midwest. Owned by the same family for the past 30 years they have a loyal following. At least that is what I was told by an old friendly at the bar.
The bar area and dining tables surrounding it was the original building. The banquet space and where the salad bar is were part of the expansion.
The lighting is dim, giving away to the hue of the beautiful mahogany colored bar counter. There are little alcoves where you can immerse yourself in conversation or cheer on loudly and proudly around the curvy, oval-shaped bar.
We had a catered event and open bar. The beer selection is not fit for you average beer snob. Mostly lawnmower beers with 3 Sheeps Brewing being the closest thing to a micro and no IPAs in sight.
Curiously, I ordered a Moscow Mule wondering if the place even carried ginger beer. They do! Gosling's Ginger Beer, non-alcoholic, but nonetheless I shall have. The bartender did have to clarify the recipe with me, but I was glad they did so they didn't use a premix *shudder*. Served in a proper copper mug.
Assortments of crackers awaited you at your table, no relish dish though.
The salad bar had ample choices of dressing; Italian, Vinegar & Oil, Honey Mustard, French, Ranch, Blue Cheese, and the likes. There were 4 varieties of pasta salad; lightly tossed in Italian dressing, plain mayo based, tuna salad pasta, and ham pasta salad. Some noteworthy items on display were pickled Whitefish and a horseradish cheese spread.
We dined on broasted chicken with stuffing, corn, and mashed potatoes with gravy. The chicken was succulent with flavor transcending down to the bone. It was so perfectly fried that the skin was unnoticeable, as if just the breast or thigh were fried on its own. One of the best tasting, bone-in chicken I've ever tasted. The sides were passable as the mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing tasted instant, the corn likely from a SYSCO can.
If you are traveling in the area, hope off of HWY 57 and stop in for a bite.