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.

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!

Stopped because someone suggested this place to us. Cool Christmas lights leave a warm red glow…read morethat gives the bar an intimate cozy feel. Love the dim lighting as it feels like a place I could stay forever Service is okay. And we are asking for nearby food recommendations

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

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.

Wowza! Amazing food. We finally made it around to trying this place. They are only open brunch…read morehours during weekdays which is a bummer for those of us that work all week long. The rarity time off we snuck over here and could not have been more impressed! Very much a unique place in Appleton but takes you to a big city like NYC or Portland. The vibes, decor, overall environment was welcoming. Food was delicious! We got BYO omelette and Cheese risotto cake with braised beef short ribs. Both were cooked to perfection and flavors aplenty. Not overly salted which many places can be. The perfect portion size that we didn't even need to take anything to go. Honestly impressed. Even more cool is they try to source ingredients locally when they can so it's helping our community. Very excited to have found this place and will be back for more! We did try some of their specialty drinks and will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu whenever we get the chance. We came back for a second visit fairly quickly because we kept thinking about the food! We got some breakfast bowls and added protein to it. Again, this place did not disappoint in the slightest! Happy eating!

I visited this mainly breakfast and brunch place and figured they would be open all day since…read morethey're a full bar, but it turns out they only open late on wednsdays. They're located in an old building along the main street in downtown. For lunch, they seemed to have a short list of items...and not really catering to a red meat eater like me. I picked the chicken pesto sandwich since I normally eat chicken sandwiches for lunch and opted for the house potatoes. Our waitress was very loopy and loud add seemed overly happy about her job. My colleague thinks she was yelling at us whem she spoke, but I believe that is just how some people talk. My chicken sandwich was good...but the chicken breast seemed like a machine formed patty and it was small. I was expecting something a little fresher, like a whole grilled chicken breast for the price. Instead, this seemed like a pre-made patty from a vendor they just heated up in an oven. The house potatoes were simple and pretty good though. They add cheese and herbs and spices to these to amp them up. I can't really speak for the breakfast or cocktail program, but their music was pretty good.

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.

Taylor was a great bar tender, and she can make a great old fashioned. I would go back again. Thank…read moreyou Taylor

This place has THE BEST films playing on the TV screens. They are curated by Ben the bartender a…read morecinephile like no other. There's a lot to do, darts, outdoor patio, great pinball machine, and a cool jukebox. This place is a lot of fun and worth a visit.

I think this is my first time on yelp reviewing a bar, so yay!…read more Atmosphere: It is a bit dark in here, and the front entrance is very small, we almost missed it. There is a bar in the front room and there are 3 rooms total with machines to play. Pinball up front and center, just the way I like it. Service: Great daily drink and token specials. Our bartender was really awesome, and patient since I was a noob and it was my first time there. The only thing I can think of for improvement in this facility is hand sanitizer stations, one per room. Flu season is upon us and everyone in here is touching the machines. I had my trusty hand sanitizer in my purse so I was okay, but I think it'd be a nice addition to the place since they don't take up much room. Looking forward to coming back here.

Nice selection of pinball machines that we spent most of our time here trying to conquer. We always…read morelove Pac-Man and the old school games we grew up with I k know my photos stink but still have to share them with you lol