My mom, grandma, cousin and I stopped here during a girls weekend up north. We were seated right…read moreaway at 12:30 on a Saturday. It's in downtown Menasha (close to Appleton) and we tried to hit a few shops nearby afterward but most of them seemed to be closed. Our server was beyond friendly and checked in on us very frequently. I ordered the elk burger which comes with apple butter, Gruyère cheese and caramelized onions as well as thick-yet-crispy steak fries and a smoked tomato aioli. My cousin ordered the same, but with maple aioli--and wow! I'm definitely going to have to try to make maple aioli at home. I appreciated the creativity yet approachability of the dishes. Rusted Root is the perfect type of spot to go when you want a good burger or sandwich that's more inventive than the average casual spot. Since I went in the wintertime, I wasn't able to check out the rooftop. I spotted on the cocktail menu that they make a vodka cran with lavender I've never seen that combo!

Very cozy atmosphere with a classy design. The food was delicious and hearty! The staff were…read morefriendly and treated us well. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place as a good comfort food spot or even just a great place to grab a drink with some friends!

Excellent wings. Got the breaded Option. Juicy with a very…read moretasty sauce. The fries are fine, beer was cold

We had decided to try a new place tonight for fish. Glad we did! We did the double haddock meal for…read moretake out. The haddock was super tasty, loved the coleslaw. I also liked their tartar sauce and typically I hate it. Although it was busy when we ordered our food, it still came out pretty fast!

If you look back over my reviews, there are not a ton of 5-star reviews. On my first, but not last,…read morevisit to Author's there was virtually nothing to complain about! We went to one of their limited dinner services. I had called the day before and reserved a table. When we were quickly seated at a table by the entrance, I admit being suspect of how our visit would go. The hostess asked if the table was alright and pointed out a heater by the table. Not only did it keep us warm, it made our table feel cozy. Despite it being very busy, I'd describe the restaurant as being a great place for a special date. Our waiter for the evening brought great energy. His timing was great and his knowledge of the food served was helpful. Without hesitation he suggested the Napolitana (which was phenomenal). He also made the restaurant less pretentious than I had assumed it would be and it definitely wasn't pretentious). We ordered the empanadas and beet salad as appetizers. Great picks and I'd return just to get the empanadas! As previously stated, I had the Napolitana. My dining partner has the quinoa bowl but added chicken to it. No complaints for either. We finished with two desserts suggested by our waiter. Although truly full from our meal, we polished off the tasty treats. I'm going back, just disappointed I've haven't visited it before now.

Went there for dinner tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday and we were treated unbelievably…read morewell!!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted incredibly warmly! Unbelievable hospitality from the staff (Jackie and Victoria). The food is amazing, fresh, dimensional and just plain delicious . The atmosphere is so wonderful and always cozy/warm. Can't say enough about Authors. We absolutely HIGHLY RECOMMEND. If you still haven't you absolutely have to check it out for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed!

It has been way too long since we have been here for a Friday night Fish Fry. I think this is the…read morebest fish fry around. We go to many different restaurants but I am going to make this our go to place. I have the seafood platter and I can't say which fish or seafood I like best. My husband ordered clam chowder and to me that was ok. It needed a little more seasoning. He loved his dirty martini. Service was very good especially for Valentine's Dinner

We love this place to carry out on Fridays. It's always fast and consistently great food. We…read moreusually get stuffed shrimp.

I've eaten here a few times over the years. My takeaway is the place is consistently good. I stop…read moreshort of great, because there is room for improvement; however, being consistently good fills tables. Overall, slightly nicer than a family restaurant but not pretentious in any regard. High ceilings, kind of noisy environment, but not so loud you can't chat with your table mates. A full bar and a menu where everyone should be able to find something to their liking. On my last visit, I had their ribs. Gotta say they were pretty good. Large portion served with a creamy coleslaw and bowl of Mac & Cheese. I prefer a moist Mac & Cheese and found this to be pretty dry. My dining partner had the bistro melt with a chicken breast. Also tasty and a large enough sandwich to bring some home. Price for a dinner is just slightly on the high side; however, the taste of the food, drinks and friendly service will probably bring you back. If you are into it, they also do Trivia on Thursdays!

Great menu. Service was awesome. Food was very good. Wish…read moremenu was even bigger. Airy and open seating

Let's start by calling this a 4.5 star review (it's almost 2026, maybe Yelp could start allowing…read more1/2 stars). I've eaten here a handful of times. It is good enough to keep bringing me back. The restaurant is comfortable with spacious booths and tables spread nicely through several dining areas. The service has always been solid and the food has been tasty and reasonably priced. Today, I had breakfast with a friend. We were seated promptly and received our coffees (and a carafe) shortly after. The menu isn't as huge as some breakfast places but offers something for everyone. You can also get lunch starting at 10 AM. I've had their breakfast buffet (check for hours), their cinnamon rolls and several breakfast items. They have always been appropriately prepared. Today, I had their eggs Benedict. The hashbrowns accompanying the meal were fantastic. The flavor was good; however, my eggs were harder than requested. My friend had the kielbasa/sausage, which looked good too. Our server was attentive and helpful. If you are in the area, this is a tried and true restaurant!

My friend and I tried this place a few days ago and wow! The best French toast I've ever had, the…read morepotatoes were also super good. Definitely worth the 30 min wait we had which is expected with a popular place! The waiter was very attentive, helped us with favorites from the menu and all!

This is your quintessential dive bar in Appleton. Historic. A very good, although limited,…read moreselection of great craft beers. They have a very good selection of craft beer bottles in their coolers. Nice selection of Belgian beers. Great service! Some really nice drinks specials. The only reason for not offering a five-star rating is they offer no food. This is a great place to do some late afternoon day drinking!

This classic Wisconsin bar has an awesome craft beer selection and it is clear the folks here work…read morehard to have a good selection. The bartenders are nice and the vibe is campy (in a good way). The space is clean and tidy, and did I mention the great beer?

First timer for trying this butter burger joint. The atmosphere was nice and whatever music they…read morewere streaming was great. It can be a little loud there when it's busy, but that's all part of the vibe. Service was great, they tag team the tables so multiple servers checked on us. Definitely going to go back and have a beer with my burger next time! Oh and definitely get a double patty, I got a single and my friends double with bacon looked fire

While in Wisconsin, I felt like a brat and some cheese curds. This quaint little diner had both and…read moreboth were tasty! Service was outstanding! Amber was super helpful and friendly!

Average food at best. Nice place overall though. Renovation they had makes the place totally…read moredifferent looking.

I attended a private event at Waverly Beach the day before Mother's Day (25 adults). The guests of…read morehonor had arranged a buffet meal (turkey and sides). Unfortunately, there was not enough turkey. One of the guests of honor said they would bring more out. It never arrived and we were informed the kitchen staff had left early so they could prepare for Mother's Day brunch. Almost half of the guests did not get turkey. That's totally unacceptable. The server was very pleasant and does not share in this rating There was literally nothing she could do to remedy the situation. What's worse is the contact person for the event appears to have been ghosted. She called to discuss and had to leave a message. She never received a call back.