One of the best "Restaurants" in the Valley. The Wednesday Specials make you feel warm and fuzzy,…read morethey are delish. Ribs, Ham and Turkey in one meal. Can't beat that!

My mom took me out for a belated birthday dinner, and it was both of our first times dining at the…read moreRed Ox. We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday and were seated immediately for the two of us, which was lovely. I started with a filthy martini (one part vodka, one part olive juice)... and they nailed it. Exactly what I asked for. My mom ordered a whiskey old fashioned press, which she enjoyed. For appetizers, we ordered the French onion soup, deep-fried mozzarella, and bacon-wrapped scallops. My mom also had the soup of the day, which was a turkey pot pie soup. Everything was very good overall. One small note on the scallops, and this is important for context: I personally have a strong aversion to seafood, and my mom is usually careful not to order seafood around me because even the smell can make me nauseous. However, scallops are usually an exception, as they don't tend to have a strong seafood odor. In this case, there was no unpleasant smell at all, which I appreciated. That said, the scallops themselves appeared under-seared and very pale, and the bacon was undercooked. Not raw, just soft and not crispy. My mom agreed it could have used a few more minutes. A minor miss, but worth mentioning. For my entrée, I ordered the French dip, which came with carrots... and honestly, the carrots deserve their own moment. They were tiny, perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, buttery, and balanced with just the right amount of sweet and salty. I love carrots, and these were exceptional. Highly recommend. My mom ordered a Wednesday special trio, which included barbecue ribs, pineapple glazed ham, and a turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. I'll note that the ham itself was delicious, but the pineapple glaze wasn't quite for me personally, as it leaned a bit too tangy for my taste. That said, the turkey was phenomenal. I had a bite, and it was moist, flavorful, and absolutely something I'll come back for. The mashed potatoes and gravy were excellent. I love stuffing, but this one wasn't my favorite; it tasted slightly sour or underdone to me, though that could simply be a preference thing. I'd still order the turkey dinner again without hesitation. Because it was my birthday, our server Jenny surprised me with a slice of chocolate cake, which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I was very full... but yes, I ate the cake, and it was delicious. We also split a Pink Squirrel for dessert, which was rich, nostalgic, and the perfect way to end the meal. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Jenny was warm, attentive, and paced everything perfectly. Food came out efficiently without overwhelming the table. The hostess was also welcoming and kind. The dining room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The lighting was just right, not too dark. We also arrived at a great time, because shortly after our entrées came out, the restaurant quickly filled up. One small suggestion: the website mentions half-price apps and drink discounts, but it isn't clear that those specials are bar-area only. Not a huge issue for us, but clearer wording online would help manage expectations, especially for guests who can't sit at high bar seating. Overall, this was a really special dinner, especially after years of hearing about the Red Ox and never going. More positives than negatives by far. Final rating: 8.5 / 10 We'll absolutely be back... especially for the turkey dinner and those carrots.

We had a great experience! The servers were friendly and knowledgeable about gluten free options…read more Almost everything can be made gluten free! They have a dedicated fryer and they make their own (gluten free) breading. I started with Mark's famous French Onion soup (you must have this!), them went on to the Bavarian platter that includes Veiner Schnitzel (oh damn, that was good), Bavarian sausage, smoked pork chop with apple sauce, and gluten free dumplings. My wife had the Reuben sandwich and onion rings. I wish they had a younger clientele. Younger folks would really enjoy their great selections! I didn't know how busy it gets, but they had plenty of tables open, although we came at about 5pm. The ambience was favorable to the dining. The lighting was intimate but not dark. The bathroom was clean and worth a good review by itself.

Mark's is always a great place to eat! I've been enjoying Mark's for years, both for lunch takeout…read moreand dinner on site. This time, we shared crab cakes and fried pickles as an appetizer and then enjoyed a delicious steak sandwich. We had great service and enjoyed every minute.

Old school and awesome. Been here a few times with our Pierce fire truck rep. Brought my wife this…read moretime since we were only 45 minutes away. She loved it too. The onion soup is great. The steaks are always on point and so are the scallops. You will never go wrong with the prime rib. Service is always friendly and outstanding.

Loved the sing along piano man in the bar. Jealous of the…read morepeople who claimed the seats around the piano... looked like they were having a lot of fun! We had fun listening, even though we were sitting at the bar. Dinning experience was only so-so however. Thing I really liked was the French Roquefort dressing (for salad). My Prime Rib was better than average, but my wife's steak was so underdone (for her, medium well tastes) the center was not even medium rare! Her Haddock was tasty however. We both also ordered hash browns as a side, my wife's browns came out first and they were great. I was told that that mine would be out in a minute. What came out was definitely freezer burnt, gray and oily. My browns did not even look like my wife's, and tasted terrible. Because we had plenty to eat, I just shared my wife's and left mine. I did show the waitress. . She told me I should have told her earlier, she would have had them remake them. That would have been great if she would have been at the table more than the one time she said "how are the first few bites". Never got a refill on my water, even though I asked. (It's funny... she did ask if she could refill my alcoholic beverage multiple times when that was empty!) I'll say we did really enjoy the barroom entertainment, dining experience... maybe not so much. Plus.. kind of thought that when I didn't eat my hash-browns that my wife didn't eat most of her steak that maybe they would have offered a dessert or something....

The last time that I was there with friends, I had the Brisket Sandwich. It was out of this world…read moreDELICIOUS. Lawrence

Aged Beef! Not just that the beef was amazing, but the chef prepared it perfectly. Not only were…read morethe entrée exceptional. Side items were delicious. Morgan took care of me. I was actually in a bit of a rush.The true sign of a good server. She knew how to read the table. With a huge smile perfect timing. Ambience is very nice, but nothing over the top. Thankfully, they focus on amazing food.

food was very good! the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, it was nicely fatty, and juicy,…read morethe desert was also very good. the service was very good, the waitress was very kind and made sure everything was going well. the ambiance was amazing, i loved looking at the packers posters. best steakhouse in appleton!

It's not the quality I would expect for the price point. This was a birthday dinner and there were…read morefour of us. Service was...meh?? Our server was very interested in up service and that's about it. It took a long time to get drinks, she barely checked in on us for anything and this was not a busy night. Steak was fine but I expected it to be and it definitely wasn't amazing. I felt very underwhelmed by the sides. They sounded so fantastic but fell so short. Overall this was not an amazing experience and I have been told. I have had better meals at places that were less than 1/2 the cost. It's very cool inside and they have a lot of memorabilia that is awesome to look through, but if you are coming here for the food and service...I suggest you eat elsewhere. At a little over $100 per person when all was said and done, this place is not worth the hype

Date night. Jonathan the bar-tender made it a wonderful evening. At least 2x's somebody from the…read morerestaurant came by to thank him and say goodbye. One couple commented "he's the best bartender in Appleton". Food was fantastic too. We'll be back.

We were staying in Appleton at the Hilton and decided to try Rye. What a great decision we made…read more The ambiance was very warm and inviting. The menu had a nice selection of fresh food made with love. The Pork schnitzel was amazing! My coworker got the Salmon and enjoyed it. Our server was very pleasant and attentive and we enjoyed our meal and finished with a fabulous Old Fashioned that was great. Prices were reasonable we felt overall. You should check them out if you're in town as you won't be disappointed!

Haven't been to Stone Arch for some time. We were greeted and seated immediately. Server came to…read moretake our drink order. Service was excellent by Kasandra. I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was haddock and very light breading. Excellent. Another person ordered the Miso Salmon that was done perfectly. Our server checked on us a few times (love that). She kept our drinks full. Very happy with food and service.

We had an amazing experience at Stone Arch! The venue, which is an old stone building, is charming…read moreand cool. They have an upstairs tap room, an arcade, and a bar and restaurant downstairs. The service was all-around incredible. The employees were warm, friendly, and professional, and they seemed to know exactly how often to check in without interrupting our meal. They spaced out our drinks, appetizers, and entrees just the right amount. Our server Andrew was particularly great. We had a soda flight of their craft sodas for a super super reasonable price, and every single soda was spectacular. We're spoiled in the craft soda department by virtue of living in Wisconsin (Sprecher, Potosi, etc), but this was definitely the best craft soda we've had. Even the wacky flavors like blue raspberry were rich and flavorful--they didn't taste overwhelmingly artificial. I cannot recommend their soda enough, although I imagine their craft beer is pretty good too! We also had a delicious mocktail, which always goes a long ways in impressing us. All of our food was reasonably priced and so, so, fresh and delicious. The Bavarian pretzel with the beer cheese was heavenly!! We loved our entrees as well. Even something simple like the fries were perfectly done--fresh, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside I don't think we could have asked for a better experience. Everything we had their was top notch, and despite the number of things we ordered, our bill was not very high at all (about $50 for a mocktail, a craft soda flight and a soda pint, an appetizer and two entrees.

My team recommended this place while I was in town and they did not disappoint. Whether you live…read morehere, driving through or visiting make it a point to stop by. Ambiance: cute, cozy and intimate lighting which is perfect date night vibe and there were still some bigger parties accommodated. Arrived and it was packed and still not very noisy. Service: Nick was awesome! Knowledgeable, friendly and personable. There's a level of pride in the work that he does that screams unreasonable hospitality (IYKYK) and paced my courses out beautifully. Wine recommendation was on point and attention to others didn't lapse. All tables felt his presence. Food: House salad was easily the best red wine vinaigrette that I've ever had. The garlic was the perfect kick. Scallops appetizer were sweet and perfectly cooked through and the spinach/basil cream sauce that was under and surrounded the dish was amazing (and I don't or at least didn't think I liked basil!). For dinner I hate the halibut and mushroom risotto which was cooked to perfection. The risotto does have onions which I missed and didn't care for but they took care and offered me a separate bed which I thought was incredibly nice. For dessert I had the chocolate cake which was delicious. Coffee/espresso hints and perfect texture of cake to filling. I will be back for sure!

I looooove this place. Best Italian in Appleton! We got the caprese salad special which was…read moreamazing. So fresh, I could have had three orders. I didn't take a picture of my pasta but got the red sauce rigatoni which is always my favorite. Rich, creamy, with al dente pasta and fresh mozzarella. Service was great and food came very quick. They now charge for bread which is disappointing when it used to be free. Regardless can't go wrong with anything here, so good!

Where do I begin, located right on the water which makes for a very pleasant view. Right upon…read moreentry there is a long bar for getting the evening started. Everyone who works there were very pleasant for the interactions. We got seated on the upper level and had a great view of the water. Overall inside ambiance was very pleasant. Sleek design. With some old style touches as tribute to the area. The food, I will just say one word....Deeeelish!!! Appetizers - captn krunch tenders - bam bam shrimp - Cheese curds For dinner I got the braised short rib It was so goo perfectly cooked fall apart beef over delicious polenta. Everything from start to finish was absolutely delicious Highly recommend!!!

WOW. First time dining at Fratellos as an out-of-tower and I certainly hope it won't be my last…read more Every aspect of this restaurant is stunning - the waterfront location, the excellent service, beautiful drinks and phenomenal food. We had a private room with pre-set menu that included bread service + soup or salad. Do not skip on the fresh bread with compound butter. I never knew how delicious bacon Parmesan compound butter would be. I want to be a butter snob now and only crave compound butters moving forward. :D Food presentation is beautiful but taste is what wins me over. The tenderloin is magnificent. All of the flavors are in perfect symmetry - the sprouts and mashed potatoes were dynamite. Having broccolini as another vegetable was even better. This is a generously sized dish and easily makes for 2 meals. I can't say enough positive things about my first Fratellos experience and very much look forward to coming back for another taste.

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!