Owner(and bartender) - 5/5 Drinks - 5/5…read morePopcorn - 6/5 (kettle corn) This place is great, comfortable, and has a terrific atmosphere. The owner is so sweet and works very hard! Terrific place every time I've attended.

Came here for the first time and felt like a regular! Michelle is a force of nature. She not only…read morecreates amazing cocktails, wonderful popcorn and the best blue cheese stuffed olives you'll ever taste, but also creates an environment that is warm, welcoming and friendly. Every drink our group had was outstanding and if we needed another one, it just seemed to magically appear. This is the standard by which all cocktail bars should be managed.

Commodore Club is a newer establishment in the downtown Appleton area. There are not many cocktail…read morelounges in Appleton and Commodores is one of the firsts to fill that gap. It's trendy with a more upscale vibe vs other comparable places like Cleo's and Deja Vu. The drinks are carefully curated with thought behind each one's concept. The bartenders are knowledgeable and service is typically fast. This has quickly turned into our go to spot for a drink or two when in town.

Super cool place with a great bartender that worked her tail off!…read more Huge drink menu with so many martinis and drinks that it's almost impossible to make a choice. The Baskin Robbin's of Martini Bars! Great music (that goes with a speakeasy type setting), great vibe and fun bartender. Will be back!

Martinis are well priced and very well made. The staff are polite and pay attention to detail.read more

I don't think I could love this place any more if I tried! We were staying in Appleton for a game…read moreup at Lambeau, and we found Cleo's just wandering the streets looking around. The painted window saying "Home of the Dirty Snowball" absolutely piqued my interest! LOL! Actually, it was that, plus the two giant nutcracker decorations out front that caught my eye. I'm a fan of (Christmas) holiday decorations, so I wanted to see what else they had, after spying some string lights through the window. Inside, it's like a wonderland of holiday cheer! Lights and ornaments and decorations everywhere! Sitting at the bar under the lights, I really felt like I'd discovered some secret bar under the Christmas tree! The staff were friendly, helpful, and quick with the libations! Kind of that "keep it real" attitude, but not in the rude way... in the honest and up front way! There is no food to speak of, save for a Chex-pub mix blend, but the drinks are why you want to visit! The famous Dirty Snowball is like a shake, but without ice cream, made with cocoa and related liqueur flavors (I can't remember what-all is in it, but it's GOOOOOOOD!). I highly recommend it! I also tried the Cleo's Trio, which is one part Dirty Snowball, one part Brandy Old Fashioned, and one part Suffering Bastard, I think? Not in the same glass! But, more like a flight. You get a little taste of Wisconsin or at least Appleton. Each drink is basically a full version, though, so you might need only one! I don't know what your favorite bar looks like, but if I lived in Appleton, this one would be mine. I would be in there at least once a week, if for no other reason the ambiance and the company. Great people, great drinks, and a legacy for holiday décor that I hope lives on forever!

Cleo's is a must go to stop at least once in your life - the G.O.A.T. Of Christmas bars, decorated…read moreyear round. The decor inside is great, eclectic antiques all around. We luckily stayed in an air bnb upstairs so it was easy to come and go and try to avoid the rush, it's often busy - a very popular place. Delicious ice cream drinks, you have to get the dirty snowball!

Been trying to contact them by their listed phone numbers no one answers during working hours nor…read morechecks the voicemails. we left something valuable in the bar and waited till 5 when they open although when we showed up doors were locked well past 5:30 and no one was inside. Very disappointed in a business that doesn't follow posted hours especially only if their open 4 days a week

My friends and I went here after grabbing dinner across the street. The atmosphere is amazing with…read morethese cute little booths that offer more privacy. I love getting mock tails here since they offer Ritual zero-proof tequila in their Pa"no"mas. Unfortunately, the night we went(a Saturday), there was only one bar tender at 7pm and so we had to wait 30 minutes for 3 drinks. I will be back, but hopefully they are better staffed!

This was the best meal I've had in YEARS. Also the best dirty martini I've ever had, hands down…read more The service was excellent and the staff was so friendly. The food was soooo good. It's very cozy in there so be prepared to sit literally right next to someone you don't know, but it was fine. Also not as expensive as I would have thought...for two of us, we got 5 items, plus a dessert, 2 beers, a glass of rosé and the martini, and it was only $165.

Marvol has an ambitious name and ambitious goal...and like its sister restaurant (the eponymous…read moreEllinor), a paradoxically unassuming location. And like Ellinor, many may double check their Google maps as they get nearer to the restaurant, wondering if they're in the wrong place. Unlike Ellinor, Marvol lives in a small, obscure corner of Appleton - it's not in an established neighborhood full of progressive diners with progressive views and progressive palates. And I love them for it. Sure, it may have just been a business decision to minimize overhead, but it says something bigger. It's an Appleton restaurant - everyone is welcome. True to the owners' approach to dining, Marvol's seating is more than cosy. It's intimate. You have to be okay with getting close to a stranger for the journey. Marvol's food doesn't disappoint. More important than the storybook plating and the flare, the food screams of excellent sourcing. Marvol's trout belly and roe, Kendall's greens, Wisconsin sweet corn and crab. Every ingredient can stand on its own - but they're so much better together. Whereas Ellinor caters to the many with mainstays and midwestern must-haves (red meat, burger, pizza with pork in it), Marvol feels like a small test kitchen full of new ideas. Some will land, others won't, but it's all part of the experience. It kind of feels like Chef Adam is inviting us into his brainstorm, where he jots down his ideas for the week on a notebook - and that's the menu. Though I had my favorites, I don't think going through them would help you. Because Marvol has probably moved on. All I can say is, you can trust Adam. Note: A huge selling point of Marvol is their drinks. I did not try any, as I don't drink alcohol. There is no official NA cocktail menu.

Classic wine bar w amazing cocktails. Only open until 9pm week nights which was a little…read moredisappointing.

Atmosphere: Located in a strip mall. It has an outside patio for summer months. Ample parking and…read morethe bathrooms were clean. You can bring in Stuc's pizza from next door. Food: They have a charcuterie board option if you would like a snack with your cocktail. Service: The staff was friendly, one of the girls was new and didn't know how to make my cocktail but the other bartender was able to help her. Drinks: Delicious and on par with other cocktail prices in the area. Nice little spot to unwind and spend some time catching up with friends. Can't wait to come back.

Field & Fire is a hidden gem!…read more Delicious entrees, great wines and bourbon complement the cozy atmosphere and service! We loved our dinner, sharing meatballs as appetizers, a perfectly prepared tenderloin and a delicious dessert! Can't wait to come back and try the pizza!

Fabulous food and atmosphere! Enjoyed sitting at bar watching food be prepared…read more Menu is seasonal which adds to new experience!