If you love eating "ok I guess" food while being stared at by a stuffed bear, this place is for you! But seriously, what's with the decor here? So creepy/weird. Old folks seem to love this place though. You'll be in a shouting match with your table mates trying to converse over the drone of hundreds of white haired heads. It's pretty loud, and the architecture of the room doesn't help. The food is priced high for the quality, which is just OK. The menu is bizarrely expansive, which makes me worry about ingredient freshness. Taste confirms concerns. It's not terrible, I'd just rather spend that same amount somewhere else. read more

We just went back to boulder junction after not going for some time. Wow! They did a fabulous remodel! They have white tablecloths, permanent classy partitions and the animal heads are gone!! They had a musician singing songs with his keyboard and the food was amazing as always ! Bravo boulder junction! It feels like a nice supper club now ! ( they even have a small pond with fish !! ) Highly recommend! read more

I think my family took me here to punish me for turning vegan and bringing my vegan boyfriend home to visit. Omg scary. Death everywhere. Four stars because the drinks, salad and service were good. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. It is what it is. I can't blame them for my family's sick sense of humor. read more

The best grilled pork chops. 2 chops sizzling on a fajita platter. Served with an au jus-like sauce. Tvs at the bar are weak, decent bartenders. Steak is just average. read more

This is always my husband's and mine go to for food and drinks on a impromptu date night and outings with family. The staff has always been more than courteous to us, and don't rush us at all. The one time we did have a bad experience, the bartender was apologetic and asked to remedy it. I was so hungry, it didn't matter to me. That only issue was my burger was over cooked from asking for medium rare and it was well done, but again I understood it was late and they were probably closing. Most every time we have a great time. The drinks are always tasty and well priced. We get to watch the packer games when we go (which is a plus), and good music is always playing in the background. Portions are amazing! You're guaranteed to walk out that door with leftovers in hand, and for us that's a huge plus. I hate overpaying for food and getting small portions that make me cringe. My husband and I were a little disappointed that they took swordfish off the menu, but it doesn't stop us from going in. Decor is not a modern contemporary place of sadness. It is old school hunter feel with wild animals and a waterfall like atmosphere paintings and all. That's part of it's charm. If you go in with a bad attitude, you're going to have a bad time. Walk in being nice to the staff and they'll be nice to you. You'd be surprised how much they talk to each other when taking your table...waiters/waitresses like to know what they're getting themselves into from the host/hostess. With that in mind, i'm now hungry for a burger from them...or a steak. And mozz sticks. Stay hungry friends. read more

First time here today for an aunt's birthday dinner. Good customer service and nice employees. I appreciate the fact that they have an employee singing and playing keyboard all by himself. It adds a hommy kind of feel to the place. read more

The noise from the bar TV filled the entire (huge) restaurant.....Making it difficult to even converse. So "steakhouse" became "sports bar" The steak was tasty- though I think had been treated with a lot of MSG. The chicken and dumpling soup was very good. Our server was extremely attentive but in an unobtrusive way- a hard mix to master. There are a lot of stuffed and mounted birds and mammals... So not a place to bring your vegan mother-in-law. read more

Boulder Junction Charcoal Grill - Wild animal decor - Steakhouses Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

I've been going to this place for most of my life. I'm not even kidding - I remember coming here when I was still in a high chair and I'm 21 years old now! Literally nothing has changed. Wait! I forgot. They used to have fish in a koi pond and it was really amusing to a four year old. I used to dip my small fingers in the water and try to see if I could "pet" the fishies before my mom and dad would swoop in and scold me. I wish they still had it but I'm sure it was some sort of health code violation or it cost too much too run or something. They also had a good kids menu from what I remember. As an adult - this place is still awesome. Their steak sandwich is very delicious and I love the charcoal flavor that seems to be a big thing here. Another favorite of mine is the rotisserie chicken - its usually juicy and properly seasoned. Chicken dumpling soup is also really good. Staff is usually pretty consistently good. I'm sure in the 20+ years we've been coming here - we've had some sort of bad experience with Boulder Junction - but I don't remember it and clearly it hasn't stopped us from coming back. Interior is a bit dated but that's how I like it. It throws you back to the good old days when restaurants didn't care about being trendy or chic as long as they had good food. This place isn't for everyone. If you're really into looking at a plethora of modern art while eating your edemame and kale salad at your favorite hoity toity brookfield bistro - you're gonna have a bad time. If you don't mind smokey the bear eyeing you with his judgmental stare while you scarf down your steak like a real caveman (or woman - I'm PC bro) - you're gonna love this place. ;-) Now as I spare you any more South Park references - head over to Boulder Junction for a killer steak sandwich or one of the many other fine offerings on their menu. You might be disappointed - but I sure am not. read more

Boulder Junction has some of the best ribs I've ever had. They have a crust on the outside and are tender on the inside. It is exactly what you would expect of a place that has these prices and is a bar and grill. Great sandwiches. Stay away from anything fancy. Really good onion strings and is a good deal. We go all the time. Just remember, this isn't a 4 or 5 star restaurant. It is just a great sandwich place with really good ribs! read more

Sad to say the prices have gone up considerably. Boulder cheeseburger is $15 now. Still good quality, but not sure if it's worth it. 22oz Miller lite $6.25. Yikes. read more

We did the work lunch here again and I went against what I would normally do and ordered the rib sandwich. All I could think was a Mc rib disaster but I was completely wrong. This was a nice meaty trimmed at least 1/3 rack of real ribs de boned and set into a nice bun with smokey BBQ sauce. After having the Mc rib at so early in life I never thought there was a real one. No pickles or onions but real the rib meat that was great, not smoker but a grilled flavor. I wanted to hate it after ordering but when it arrived I was impressed with it because all I knew of the concept was a Mc rib and after getting a real one that was way to hardy for me and left me with left overs for a second stab at it. It does come with steak frys that I can tolerate. I had some service issues but I did bombard them with a large order and my order didn't suffer so as the reviewer and being that my meal was not affected I will let the review stand and if they want to post a bad review they can. A large take out order will always have a casualty and it was not me this time so my review is not affected. The concept was good but they could have stolen the pickle and onion to finish it off. If you want a real rib sandwich and I don't how wide spread it, is this will hit the spot. For me it was way heavy for a lunch. read more

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This was my second time at this restaurant. I visited the restaurant the first week of December and the food was amazing, so i decided to order takeout last night, the food was horrible the baked potatoes was so hard in the inside and the steak was extremely tuff. When i call to complain they kept putting me on hold read more

If you like meat, big ole hunks of grilled meat as well as stuffed wild game staring at you while you eat, this is the place for you. The building has a large diorama covering one wall where stuffed wild game is posed in natural settings - if you are a hunter and not a PETA freak, then great, if not well..... Service generally is attentive, but can be spotty like most other places when it gets busy and it does get busy. Food portions are large, but this is Wisconsin so to us this is normal. Meats are grilled to perfection, soups are excellent, sandwiches also good. Been here with co-workers, with wife, and with family and every time has been consistently good. Suggestion is to stay with their main fare - grilled chicken or meat - probably stay away from the mexican and other dishes as those can be iffy. Side salads are a bit wimpy but main course salads are excellent. read more

Our neighbors gave us a gift certificate as a welcome to the neighborhood gift, prompting us to stop in for lunch. I suppose the steaks are what people come for, but my wife and I were both a bit underwhelmed with our selections (she had grilled cheese, which is a hard thing to underwhelm with, I a pork chop sandwich which managed to be both dry and leave the bun soggy). The server was attentive though, and if you like taxidermy and wild west decor this is your place. A very thoughtful gift from our new neighbors, but this probably won't be a place that we'll be frequenting on our own dime. read more

I had my 1st Martini here and it won't be the last. The bartender was so pleased to make my first that she bought it! Giant, juicy,1/2 lb burgers with beef never frozen made to order along with steak fries, lettuce & tomato. The menu has something for everyone. I had a tenderloin steak medallion sandwich with mushrooms, onions and cheddar, also cooked to perfection. It's not easy to cook small pieces medium rare but they can do it. Did I mention Happy Hour from 2-6? Can't beat it! The decor is wild animal and North woods yet sporty. You have to check it out. I'm sure you will enjoy! read more

I've been a long time diner at Boulder and have witnessed the steady decline in service at this establishment. I had arranged a post funeral luncheon for about 12 people for last Wednesday arriving roughly at 1:00 Upon arrival there were no plans made by boulder to accommodate our party. They scampered around in order to get tables together. When my wife lightly complained to the hostess my wife was met with a scurrilous comment in a nasty tone. Given the stress we were under given the day's events we felt this a completely inappropriate response to a party that was going to spend at least $200 for lunch. We were made to feel that this was an inconvienence by the hostess. The serving staff (Mikey) saved the day but it remains a rather bitter experience given the day read more

Ghetto - very Ghetto...., or trailer park-ish - stay home and make a cheese sandwich. Its one step up from Denny's or KFC or even better. Chilli's. read more

I really enjoy the service at BJ. I have a regular waiter that makes BJ the greatest. I know a lot of people are upset about the dead game staring at that while they eat, but I enjoy the fact the meat was not prepared alive. Given the choice between eating some lobster that was boiled alive or a good dead buffalo, I will the buffalo every time. On a serious note if your looking for a great lunch spot (with excellent soup) this is the place. Not to mention most lunch dishes are below 10 bucks. read more

This place was suggested to me by a few of my agents. I went and the hospitality was great, but I was not wowed by the. Menu or the food. My baked potato was dry and cold. My shrimp were too crunchy and tasted like the ones I get from the grocery store. I have a motto about if the steak is seasoned correctly then steak sauce is not needed. But here I had to use it. I'm only giving it three stars since I can't give it 2 1/2 stars. read more

Boulder Junction Charcoal Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Food was amazing as well as the service. Didn't wait long for our order to come out at all. The waiter was amazing. He was nice and friendly

2 words.... Prime Rib. The prime rib at this place is so delicious you will find yourself getting angry and disappointed that you can't eat more I love the atmosphere and the prices are excellent and I just can't get enough of this place. read more

We arrived shortly after lunch and were seated by the hostest. 20 minutes later, after waitresses had passed by multiple times, one went out for a smoke break, and returned, we still hadn,t been waited on. We left. read more

I frequent Boulder Junction monthly or more with family, friends, and colleagues. I always brag about and make recommendations for people to dine at Boulder Junction as I have always received (for the most part) great service and excellent food. However, I went with a friend and my daughter to your restaurant last night, Saturday, June 14, 2014 and the service was quite different from what I have received in the past. Right off, the hostess with dark hair and glasses was rude. She did not speak or greet us upon entering. Barely looked at us and said, "Table for three?" Then she swiftly walked us to a table in the center of the room, laid the menus down and swiftly walked away without waiting on us to make it to the table, informing us that our server would be right over, or wishing us a nice dining experience. That abrupt behavior was rude and inappropriate. Our server Alex came over and was extremely nice. At our request, he sat us at a booth where we would be more comfortable. Apologized for the hostesses' behavior and told us that because we were going to be seated out of his section, he would identify a really great server to take care of us. Kelly was our server; she was wonderful as I had had her in the past. Kelly met all of our needs and apologized for the weird dining environment. Even though Kelly provided great service, we were for some odd reason treated curtly by other staff, from the same hostess rudely and loudly bamming on the counter directly behind our booth to Gabe another server, abruptly walking past and snatching a bowl of crackers off our table without asking if we were still using or wanted them. Appetizers arrived, and then our meal was ready about three minutes later. Kelly again apologized and offered to have the kitchen hold the meal, but we told her to bring it to the table. Just odd. Finally, upon leaving, a different hostess with blond hair and eyeglasses, said really nastily, dry, and abruptly, "bye" ...while holding her head down. Really? Again, that was just odd. I am used to hearing, "How was your meal? Please come back and join us. Thank you for coming." Wow, I am not used to being treated in the manner in which we were treated last night at Boulder Junction. Although, I was pleased that Alex and Kelly went out of their way to make up for how we were being treated by the other staff, I am sharing my concerns because I do not believe this is the reputation Boulder Junction Charcoal Grill wants to have with customers or in the community. I hope someone takes the time to review my concerns and address staff. I would like my next dining experience at Boulder Junction to be pleasant. read more

Been to a couple of locations and they are all different decor. This one has a lot to see and look at. Really big bar area and on the other side you are in the wild west surrounded by different stuffed animals mounted on a huge rock wall with a water stream and koi pond. Really neat for kids to enjoy. Food is very good, never really had bad food. Sometimes there is a wait but that is ok because that too will let you know that people like it and it's worth waiting. Really good nachos, chicken parm, kids meals are really good size portions. I have no complaints and say give it a try, you will definitely remember it. read more

Variety of menu. Superb services. I like their steak and chicken rotisserie. Very family atmosphere restaurant. I recommend anyone if you have not try this restaurant yet. read more

Ughhh... start to finish, bad experience. Immediately I'm put off by the spot lights in my eyes that are intended to illuminate the animal carcasses next to my table. Not given a drink menu, I had to ask our server what was on tap, which she recited quite well. Kudos for having a nice tap selection. The food menu choices were what I expected: burgers, chicken, ribs, steak. I ordered the ribs, which did not at all make up for the very long wait it took to get them. They were overcooked and dry, and didn't come with any of the southern staple sides like beans, corn... just a potato choice, and the steak fries were ok. Better than the ribs actually. All in all, the mediocre service was the least annoying part of this dining experience. read more

Five stars for the Friday fish fry walleye. The walleye is two huge fillets that are fresh and amazing. Get there early as they do run out. One night we went there late and the walleye ran out. I ordered a different fish and it was mediocre AT BEST. Most of the other food is medicore to below average but the walleye is to do die for. read more

We used to get takeout from here all the time and it was always good. However, since the management changed recently the prices have increased and the food quality has gone down. We will not be ordering from here again anytime soon. read more

Food is good. Not 5 star but far from bad. Portions are big, and for the price they should be. Never had a bad meal but never had a stellar meal either. Everything is a notch or two above average. Go there once a year or so when I just don't feel like going to my regular spot. read more

This is the quintessential supper club! Have the haystack onion rings for an app and you will not be disappointed. Great soup - french onion is the best in town - and the steaks are terrific. Make sure to try the ribs, too because they are really good. Best part is the service. The manager does it right...if there is a food issue (rarely occurs) she is right there to remedy the problem. The hosts are welcoming, bar staff is on, and the wait staff is top notch. They could teach other restaurants a thing or two about customer service which is part of the reason they have been around so long. This has become my go to restaurant for a really good meal! read more

I didn't have high expectations when I walked in the door. I basically wanted to take my family out for dinner to a place that had a big menu. With that in mind I have to say it was pretty okay. My wife had a steak and ribs combo that was pretty good. The kids all had something different and they all seemed to like their meals. I had the chicken fajitas which were not bad but I probably won't order them here again. Service was good bordering on only okay. I think we will come back for a family outing but they will have to really do something out of the ordinary to get more stars out of me. read more

Went for fish fry with a monthly neighborhood group. We had a reservation for 12 people and were seated within five minutes of tje reservation time despite the fact that they were very busy, normally in Milwaukee, reservations mean nothing. Fish fry was great service was great..notmfine dining but that's not what we were after.. read more

Pretty average food. We had steak, chicken and Mexican dishes. Salsa and guacamole were premade but the pico de gallo was fresh and very good. Steak was tender. Chicken fajita had an odd brown sauce on everything, reminded us of a Chinese like sauce. read more

Best fish fry around. Huge amount of food for the money. Love this place!

Our daughter took us here to celebrate Father's Day. She is really in love with the place and I will, therefore limit my review to avoid offending her. The greatest turn-off was the hostess who was rather rude and made no eye contact. The restaurant was not busy, but our server seemed rushed. The food was good, but did not measure up to the prices charged. Service was good. read more

Bun was hard, burger under cooked. 2 days later my folks ordered food and the bun was old and hard. Gave them another shot a week later and the food was very good. Boneless wings tasted fresh, burger was cooked perfectly. Guess they had an off night a week earlier. The Carpet was recently replaced and it is a welcome improvement. read more

Every time the food has been awesome! Service excellent! Best French onion soup ever! Filet mignon is to die for!!

Well the wait staff was great..we sat down at 8pm. On a friday. Ordered prime rib.....was told after order went in that they were out.....ordered baked cod....was told. They were out. So ordered a rib eye. Then waited 37 mins. For food. The steaks came....the worst cuts if meat ever.. i had ordered my rib eye medium rare. When i cut into the steak it was white. Said oh well I'm hungry I'll just eat it. Until i tasted it.. it tasted like dog food smells. I've seen better horse steaks at Aldi's. Talked to the manager. After I sent my steak back....the d-bag kid..still wanted 7 dollars for the 4 fried shrimp that I did eat. This kid who is the manager is the most condisending a hole. I am a vet and I fought for this lil punks freedom. I will never come back here again....which is sad seeing that I have friends that like the place. I hope his 7 dollars was worth a customer. I hope the owner Contacts me. Then because we were 4 adults and one child they tacked on a 18% gratuity. But like I said wait staff was friendly so I'll let that slide. So in closing. Drinks are weak, food is I'll prepared, kitchen is slow. Manager couldn't manager a lemonade stand. read more

Wife ordered a burger medium, but it was bright red and bloody. My wrap was okay, but definitely not worth $10. They refused to honor the coupon I pulled up on my phone, even though it is right on their website. On the positive side, the bread was good... but there's so many good places in the area... so we won't be coming back. read more

Southwestern type dining at its finest. They offer an extensive menu with ample portions. One of my favorites are the buffalo chicken wings which have just the right taste, not too spicy or not too mild. The staff is friendly and the food is delivered fast. The bar also has a nice variety of beers to wash down my delicious meal! read more