The Norbert is a quaint spot with art deco charm…read more The dishes have that hearty Midwestern comfort we love, elevated with sophisticated flavors and really thoughtful flavor combinations. Everything felt familiar yet refined, with such a beautiful balance of richness, acidity, and texture. And the Manhattan was the perfect complement--beautifully crafted and smooth without overpowering the meal. The steak tartare was a standout as well: rich, savory, and incredibly well balanced. A little hidden gem that manages to feel both rustic and elevated. Definitely a place I'd happily return to. Also, an honorable mention to our server. We really appreciated that our server was not overbearing with information, table touches or upselling, while still offering great service.

I absolutely loved my visit to The Norbert. Incredible food and drinks! Our server, Sydney, was…read moresuper friendly and attentive. They had a bourbon and rhubarb syrup cocktail (The Weather Made Me Do It) that was one of the best I've ever had and I typically don't like bourbon. The burger and brumbola pasta was absolutely delicious. Also great fries. For dessert I couldn't resist the churro sundae and it is one of the best desserts I have every had. The churros were soft and pillowy and almost melted in your mouth. The pictures can't do it justice. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area or even if you're not. The drive from Milwaukee was 100% worth it.

First time here. Came with another couple. We had 6:00 p.m. reservations. The building has been…read morelovingly restored, with bar and dining areas on both the first and second floors. We were seated right away on the second floor at a regular table. There are also some high-tops that were being used for parties of two. Our waitress did a great job getting us waters, menus, and our first drink order. She also let us know what the weekend specials were. We started with the Spinach Artichoke Dip, which was very good. It came with a bunch of pieces of grilled sourdough bread, which complemented the dip nicely. Our drinks were good, though I felt the Golden Hour Paloma was a little underwhelming. For entrées, we ordered the Grilled Salmon, the Orville Salad (with shrimp), the Filet Mignon, and I had the special, "Inferno" -- a grilled tenderloin filet on top of a deep-fried portabella mushroom, served on spinach with a touch of sriracha. While waiting, the server came over to update and apologize for the delay. I only mention this because I really didn't think the wait was unusually long (but I appreciated their attentiveness). After a few more minutes, our food arrived, and it was excellent -- served at good temperatures, with terrific flavors and generous portions. The special (filet on mushroom and spinach) was excellent. The filet was ordered medium rare but came out closer to medium; still, it was very good. The fried mushroom was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauces were an excellent complement and tied everything together. I would definitely order that again. The noise level was good overall, though there were moments -- when seating new tables or during the ordering process -- when it got VERY loud. I wouldn't have wanted that to last the whole time. Throughout the evening, we were well attended to. Friendly, efficient service with great follow-through (thanks, Rachel). The Orville goes on the "Must Come Back To" list. :)

The Orville is our favorite for food quality, and ambiance. The selections are always prepared…read moreextremely well and very tasty. The drinks are average but we love the glassware! The bartenders are very attentive and consistent in their weak alcohol pours. Staff- very well trained and personable. The only significant fault is the staff asks at least 5 times during our meal "how is whatever we are eating?" It is annoying and they are consistently interrupting conversation. You can barely take the last bite before they are asking if you are done and can they clear? Definitely makes it difficult to "enjoy" the great food and atmosphere. We eat there almost every week because of the food BUT every time they ask us if we have been there before... we recognize all of them by name but few remember us. Adore the bread and steaks:) Recommendation: Tell the staff to slow down a little ....create the feeling of being welcome instead of checking in so often.It feels chaotic ...

Was in town visiting family and stopped into The Outbreak for dinner on a Friday night!…read more Located in downtown West Bend there is some street parking available outside the restaurant! The interior is intentionally a bit grungy which adds to the casual, approachable nature of the restaurant! Sizable bar dominates the space but there are also tables for small to medium groups! Servers were a bit busy, but they did their best and were incredibly friendly and helpful during our visit. We enjoyed the meatballs, pork steam buns, and pork potstickers for appetizers. Nothing to write home about but each were solid in their own ways! The real winner was the Tonkotsu Ramen bowl. Super savory broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and some of the best toppings: sizable portion of pork belly, yummy and jammy egg, and the pork crumbles are the salty star! Every bite was perfect! For a pretty casual, unassuming spot, their Ramen was top notch!

The food was great, the service was really good. I had the pepper udon, it was delicious and the…read morenoodles were cooked well. My boyfriend had shoyu ramen, which was also very good. The mochi dessert was a bit freezer burnt, but otherwise good.

I came to this bar because it was close to my hotel but it was pretty chill and mellow get sorta…read morecrowded after 4pm. Drinks are pretty good and in expensive compared to what I'm used to in California. People are very friendly.

Nice neighborhood bar in downtown West Bend. Years past this building held many taverns that had…read moreno where near the appeal of Collins. The current owners took the time to invest in the building and have really changed the atmosphere which in turn changed the clientele. A great deck off the back of the bar overlooking the Milwaukee River. Many weekend nights they feature local musicians just off the riverfront. In the winter months the inside can be a bit cramped on busier nights but not terribly so. Collin's is a great early evening after dinner spot to stop for that "one more, than I gotta go".

The Garden Lounge in Mazalan was hands down the best dining experience we had in Mazatlán. Full…read morestop. We came with my sister, my niece, my sister's boyfriend, the dude, and me. We ended up staying for hours because the vibe was that good. The owner and staff were an absolute joy: warm, attentive, and genuinely fun to be around. Bonus points for the 2-for-1 drink specials because yes, we absolutely got lit here. As a vegetarian, I felt fully seen because they went out their way to make me veggie tacos that were so good I'm still thinking about them. Drooling. They also offer pizzas and other food options, so everyone wins. Amazing food, great drinks, welcoming energy, and a space you actually want to linger in. This spot is a must and we will 100% be back. Definitely a must try when you are in Mazalan!!!

The Garden Lounge is a relatively new addition to the downtown West Bend scene. Not sure if…read morethey're shooting for cocktail lounge or morning coffee stop. It seems like they will for at least the time being try to wear both hats. They have a nice selection of coffees to choose from. They also have a nice selection of specialty alcohol drinks. The staff was quite proud of using a computerized pour system to mix every drink the same way each and every time. My votes still out on the computer made drink. We all have our favorite bartender for mixing a drink a certain way, not sure how I feel about developing loyalty to a machine. The owners did an incredible amount of remodeling to make the Garden Lounge what it is including a poured concrete bar top. A really nice upscale atmosphere for downtown West Bend. A definite worthwhile date night or after dinner destination. There are no windows to the outside, making it the perfect spot to transition from morning coffee into day drinking and being blissfully unaware it's the middle of the day They offer homemade frozen pizzas and a handful of appetizers to boot. We tried the wonton wrapped cheese sticks and rangoons. Both went quite nicely with a few cocktails. Welcome to West Bend Garden Lounge & good luck with your future.

I saw Brazen Head Pub post on social media that for four days only they were serving a special…read moreburger called The Garfield, which was a piece of deep fried lasagna on a burger with mozzarella, marinara, and buns toasted like garlic bread. Both my older son and I thought this sounded amazing so we stopped in on a Friday night to try it. We both got fries for our side. The burger was great as expected. Breading and deep frying the lasagna helped prevent it from being a mess and they added enough marinara to give it flavor without overpowering anything. The fries were lightly salted, but were otherwise just boring, plain potato. Apparently 6pm on a Friday is a horrible time to visit Brazen Head Pub if you want to be seated in a reasonable timeframe. My son and I stood there for at least 20 minutes watching a table that was done eating and the gentleman and his credit card in hand, ready to pay if someone would ever stop and give him his bill. While this was going on, another couple at the bar finished their food and sat there for at least 10 minutes waiting for their check. It's almost as if the employees had no desire to turnover tables even with a line at the door including and behind us. There were three people bartending/waiting tables so they had plenty of coverage given the smaller size of the place. At one point, closer to the end of our meal, one of the bartenders looked at my son and I and asked "are you guys good?" as he was literally walking away from us and I was holding up an empty soda glass to show him I'd like a refill. Oddly, he gave me a thumbs up and kept going. I don't even know what to make of that other than poor service. The music that was playing was excessively loud. If it was a live band, I'd get it, that's part of the show and I wouldn't complain. For random music on speakers to drown out all conversations unless you're yelling, that's dumb.

First time here. We came to taste a burger from the winner of the 2025 Wisconsin Beef…read moreAssociations, Best Burger contest. And let me just say, if you like a good burger this (may be) the place for you. It's located on Main Street in West Bend. This area has gone through a real renaissance. The fixed up the street and sidewalks, have angled parking, and the lighting a nice. It's a real treat to be able to walk in this area of small shops and businesses. No stripmalls or big box stores. Very nice city planning! Came with a couple of friends, around 11:30. The Brazen Head Pub is one of many bars and restaurants in this area. This pub is pretty typical layout. It's long and narrow, a little dark (lighting and wood), has a long bar, and then a few high top tables. There is one larger table towards the rear that holds 6 people. Since there were 3 of us, we grabbed a high-top and stole a chair from the next table. (we had 4 people, not sure what we would have done). There was only one person (John) running all the table and managing the bar, and a couple of people in the small kitchen. John (our server) got to us after a short wait. Got our drinks and order placed right away. We ordered some Cheese Nuggets (white cheddar curds) and 3 different burgers. You can either "build your own" or order the standard "Brazen Head Beer Cheese Burger". The curds came out almost instantly. They were hot, with a side of ranch. They were good (not great, a little too much breading for my tastes). We waited a bit for the biggers, but they ended up being worth the wait. All were made perfectly to order, hot, lots of flavor, and very good portions. The Brazen Head Burger was tall, but manageable. The different elements were distinct and complementary. The cheese sauce had a big of a tang. The fries were okay, but could have been hotter. While we were there, the place filled up. Lots of other small groups, some at the long bar. With the additional people it got to be pretty noisy, to the point that it was hard to have a conversation. It didn't help that there was a speaker, right over the tables, with loud music. With only one person running all the tables, after our food came out, it was difficult to get our servers attention. Extra napkins and getting our check was a challenge. The experience was mixed. Definitely a place to get an amazing burger, cooked perfectly to order. However, the noise and the service (due to their popularity) was a bit lacking. I wish them luck as they adjust to their new popularity.

Service was very attentive. The bartender made sure we were well taken care of. Even though we…read moreweren't locals we were treating like one. The food was good. Really enjoyed the different items on the menu. Would highly suggest the smoked wings. The place is cool. An old house turned into a restaurant. Love the feel.

Great food and great atmosphere! Quieter inside but has a great patio. Met there for a business…read morelunch and our server was phenomenal. She sensed the business meeting vibe and was so professional and timely. I will definitely be coming here again!

We stopped here on a road trip and it was just lovely. Pretty bar with comfortable chairs…read more Spectacular drinks. Really great service.

It might've just been the bartender I had but she was rude to me the second I walked in the door…read more It was 2 hours before closing and there was only one other person in the bar. Any drink I asked about she would try to talk me out of, it seemed like she just didn't want to put in the effort of making anything. When I decided on a drink she rolled her eyes at me. I told her to cancel the drink and left. The cocktails sounded good, would've loved to try one but oh well, maybe I'll come back if she's not working.