I came here for the fish fry last night and came back this morning for breakfast!…read more I had the perch with the hash brown casserole - yum!! This morning biscuits and gravy with hasbrowns - also yum!! I will be back!!

This use to be a great place for quality cheap food. Their burgers were one pound and there was a…read moreton of bacon. Grant it, with such cheap prices maybe that's why they had to sell the place. I went in last week for the first time since they've had new ownership not really sure what to expect. The bartender tried telling me that the portion size of the food is not as large but it's much better food than it used to be. I'm not exactly sure how you can go from a 1 pound burger to a 1/3 pound burger, and it'd be better?!?!. The burger wasn't anything special. Lacked flavor and probably was the same price as before, which you would have paid for the 1 pound burger. I understand that a 1 pound burger with a lot of bacon isn't cheap to make, but don't tell me that your food is better when it's clearly not, this is Wisconsin, if you're not serving at least a 1/2 pound burger, you're losing. I will try again another day but disappointed so far.

FYI - Cash only! ATM on site…read more Had a delicious cheeseburger and fries! It was cooked to order medium rare and had so much flavor. Fries were really good too! They have quite the variety of burgers. I'll definitely be back!

Players Sports Bar has the best burgers in town when you are on the hunt for the ultimate burgers!…read moreTheir burgers are massively huge/filling, well seasoned, and deliciously made with love! Players Sports Bar & Grill is a fun, casual, cash ONLY, typical Wisconsin neighborhood dive bar nestled in the Atwood neighborhood of Madison, WI. They have a great beer selection, classic bar games, pool tables, and ping pong! This place has plenty of tvs to catch your favorite sports! It was super busy when we arrived on Wednesday night. It seemed to be a diverse crowd of neighborhood locals, blue collar, younger folks, and just people having a great time! It's a great place when you are craving greasy, fried, delicious bar food, and snacks! They serve not only burgers, but cheese curds, wings, and lighter far like salads. They need a round of applause for coming up with some of the tastiest unique burger creations ever such as their Poker Ho Burger, Lotza Motza Burger, and Players Burger. My husband and I were blown away by the burgers! My favorite is their Big Daddy Burger with a side of onion rings and my husband's favorite is their Lotza Motza Burger with fries! The Big Daddy Burger is made with Bacon, Ham, Swiss & American Cheese with spicy garlic mayo. It is served hot, made fresh, juicy, made with a huge 1/2 pound well seasoned patty! The side of onion rings takes it to the next level being fried hard, crispy, golden brown, and hot out the grease! The Lotza Motza burger which is a super fun burger made with Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Vito's garlic sauce, pepperoni & Mozzarella Cheese. Its like eating an appetizer and burger all in one! Players Sports Bar is your casual dive bar hooking you up with delicious bar food but don't expect sit down type of service or what you would expect for service at a restaurant. You have to order at the bar. Players Sport Bar is a great option if you are looking for a fun, casual dive bar serving up delicious rememberable burgers!

Awesome time at the LovB game- watch of the USA Women Olympic Volleyball game today (vs Serbia)…read more Great service. Good bar food and a great crowd Yeah!!! Nothing like being at a bar on a Wednesday at 9:30 in the morning - very Wisconsin!

Absolute bull I was…read morewaiting in line. Two belligerent women in front of weren't let in. The bouncer assumed I was with them. I have zero desire to associate with them. I wasn't allowed entry. I'll be suing

Great friendly neighborhood bar with some cool colorful soccer memorabilia. Comfy booths, lots of…read moreTV's & a variety of options of eats & drinks. Fish fry is a real treat, perfectly seasoned breading & flakey fish. Fries crispy outside & fluffy inside. Onion rings were super yummy! Coleslaw was delicious, tangy, crunchy but a very small cup...I wanted more! Served with a wonderful slice of marble rye, wowed by the fresh hearty flavor. Great time, it is a dive bar so go in knowing this and you'll be fine! Enjoy

Super chill spot, and the food was really good bar food. Surprisingly not busy. Only nitpicks were…read morethat the burger was a little expensive and the fries were a bit plain. Some of the best parts: kind staff, a bunch of our cheesecurds came together in one giant tasty cheese curd conglomerate (curdglometate?), and you get a free drink for posting food on social media. Highly recommend!!

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.

My husband wanted to treat me to what he said was the best burger in the Madison area. He goes…read morethere with work colleagues for lunch, once in a while. He took me to Oakcrest Tavern. We arrived mid-afternoon on a Saturday. It isn't very large inside, but it has a rustic vibe and had a quaint feel. There is a small dining area to the left of the bar. The bar area is on the smaller side. Immediately a staff member came over to ask what we would like. We ordered two Badger club beers, and cheese curds. The cheese curds came out popping hot, and were very delicious, not greasy, and the best ones I have had so far, in the area. They use white cheddar in their curds. We ordered two medium rare bacon cheeseburgers, with lettuce, tomato and onions. Also, because my husband is an appetizer freak, he ordered onion rings. The onion rings arrived first, and were hot and not greasy, and had a nice crunch. I will admit I am not a big onion ring fan, but they were quite good. Our burgers arrived next, and oh my, they were large. The burger is six ounces and is made with extra lean ground beef and steak trimmings, which is ground daily by the Oakcrest staff. I do admit, that our burgers did end up well done, and I could predict it, as the cooking area was beyond where we were sitting, and it took longer than I expected, but they made it right in the end. The burgers had a nice tasteful char on them, and the steak trimmings they add to the burger, takes it up a notch. The atmosphere was quaint and comforting, the staff was awesome, and the customers were also very friendly. We heard a lot about their fish fry, so we will return later to give it a try.

Laurel Tavern sits on Monroe Street and backs up to Wingra Park/Lake, which makes for a great…read morestroll before or after stopping by! This spot is a true local tavern from decor, furnishings, exterior, service, locals lining the bar, old school arcade games and classic tavern food. I swung by recently after grabbing a coffee across the way, then wandering around Wingra Park for a bit. Figured I worked up a thirst, so we bellied up to the bar and had a few Spotted Cows! While we did not eat, we browsed the menu and gawked at a few plates that came by. Food looked decent and as we were leaving they were tossing up the Friday Fish Fry sign, which I hate we missed. But what we didn't do in food, we did in beer. We each had a couple of rounds, all draft. We watched what sports were on, chatted with folks and just enjoyed the chill time and cold beer. Service was friendly and helpful. Bartenders were not the quickest to check in on you, but they were nice enough and acknowledged any wait. Overall, solid tavern in Madison. Nothing special, but nothing awful. Classic tavern, and I can dig it.

This is classic WI tavern and neighborhood bar. Two parking…read moreareas on either side of the building. Long bar, then a separate area with booths, two-tops and tall tables. Its one advantage is a lovely fireplace. Lights are dim. Has that old-wood vibe. Staff are attentive. Bartender was very personable and helpful. To that end, one of the staff recognized a member of my group from frequent carry-out orders. Food is fine, although nothing remarkable. Fried green beans were fun. All the apps are fried. Maybe it is the lower price, as more area restaurants try to morph into 'upscale' bar food. Not sorry I met my friends here, but it won't be a destination restaurant for me.

Good veggie burger (black bean burger), they included guacamole on it and prepared it quickly for…read morepickup. The bartender was friendly, food was solid, and I appreciated that they offered apple slices or carrots & celery, as opposed to just fries or potato salad, as a complimentary side option.

My husband and I came to eat here this evening only because we were with other people who wanted to…read moreeat here. We were pleasantly surprised because we thought this was still the old place that used to be here that always had crime and issues. The fried cod was amazing and the tartar sauce was delicious! Best tartar sauce I've ever had! I had a side salad, which was really good and clam chowder, which was very very good! Also the wait staff were fantastic!! Best service I've had in a long time too!! I haven't been to this building for over 23 years and now we will definitely be back more often!!

I had a bacon burger no bun with sweet potato fries. Around $18. The burger was delicious and…read morefilling. The sweet potato fries were the best I've had and a huge portion! Fast friendly service

Visiting Stoughton, someone suggested Deaks for lunch. It was a Monday, a little before noon, when…read morewe arrived. We parked in the lot and were a little confused about where the entrance was. There really isn't a clear "front" door -- you enter through what looks like the back, next to a fenced-off area for the air conditioner. Inside, it feels like a typical pub, with a large bar area, video poker games (not a fan), and several different seating areas. Since it was a nice day, we chose a spot outside (we were the only ones there). We were greeted right away by our server, who brought waters and drinks. The menu has a good selection of items. We ordered the Cowboy Burger (on Texas Toast) and a Steak Quesadilla. It didn't take long for the food to arrive, and everything was hot, flavorful, and served in generous portions. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium. The homemade potato chips were very good and served warm. The tortilla chips were also warm -- a nice touch. The quesadilla had a good amount of filling with the steak, though a few pieces were a little tough or gristly. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, and we had enough leftovers to take home. Overall, a solid lunch spot. Excellent service the entire time (thanks, Colleen). I'd be happy to stop in again.