Our Favorite spot in De Soto!! We stumbled upon this gem while on a weekend get away. This is a…read morelocal family owned business, new owners within the last year. Shannon and Todd are serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day!! You can choose to sit in the dining room or bar. The locals are eating and hanging out here and that's all I needed to know!! They have gaming, but more importantly they have the Wisconsin pull tabs. A fully stocked bar and ice cold beers are ready for your sipping pleasure. We stopped in on 3 different occasions during the weekend. What we ordered: *** homemade hand battered fresh cheese curds- these were the best curds I have ever eaten!! For breakfast the following day: ** 3 egg omelet with fresh ham, tomatoes and cheese with a side of bacon. ** Biscuits and gravy with an over easy egg. Our food was hot fresh, and delicious. This restaurant/bar is exactly how you picture a locals place to be. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and made us feel at home. We were sad to leave as we felt like we were leaving family. This is a must stop while in De Soto!!

Had the pizza for the first time over the weekend. The pizzas are factory-made crusts. They only…read morecome in 12". For 2 adults, one is too small, 2 is too much. I wish they came in different sizes and were homemade crust. Otherwise, basic toppings, expensive add-ons, and not many specialty pizzas. Meh. The jukebox in the bar area is soooo loud. It does not "fit" the crowd of old people out trying to visit. They kept coming out to the dining area complaining it was too loud in the other room. Despite the staff's back and forth, we were not greeted or waited on for 20 minutes. We could hear them BSing in the back, but I think they forgot they were at work. We kept closing the door between the bar and dining room and the staff walking in between constantly left it open. The owners need to "read the room" and adjust the jukebox accordingly. We shouldn't have to YELL over dinner. I wear hearing aids and couldn't hear a thing! Food is inconsistent and owner-after being complimented that the food had improved since they opened only argued that it's the same food they had when they opened, which it is not. Shut up and take the compliment!

I can't believe how every time we go in the Turtle while biking, it's always busy yet two people…read morehandle it all...and still smile and chat with customers. This Saturday, our bartender from last time was now the cook and a help to a newer bartender who was doing good job keeping the customers happy. Watching them work is a pleasure. I don't know how the Thirsty Turtle does it but they find the hardest working people with great personalities to serve their many customers. Prices are right. Food is good. Give it a try.

What a fun stop! The burgers were amazing and perfectly charred. The service was great and the…read moresweet potato tots? Delicious! Charming spot

The first time visiting I ordered the broasted chicken and let me tell you it definitely didn't…read moredisappoint. I since have tried more of the menu and I'm currently loving the Reuben it's very authentic (being part Irish it's a real treat). I always get great service here and they are all very friendly.

5 star rating.....really?!?!? YEP!! It is EXACTLY what the name implies!!! If you think that you…read moreare going to have fine French cuisine at a place called The Hole in the Wall, check yourself!! It's just a great local watering hole, with great bar food, especially the specials. Not to mention the salad bar!! If you happen to find yourself in Lawler, why not??? It's good, the service is awesome and it's cheap!! Worth a shot. Hell, you can always say that you just ate at a "hole in the wall", and people will understand.

Of the two small town bars in Montfort, this is maybe the "fancier" one…read more It's located in "downtown" Montfort next to a bigass tank. (business idea: why are there not shirts for sale that say: "I got TANKED at The Hollow?!" The beer selection is a big more diverse than Sheddy's, and the food options look a bit more involved as well. Other than that, it's a typical midwest bar: loud, friendly, open as late as people are willing to stay. We were here to celebrate the life of my Dad, who recently passed. It felt really fun, and he would've approved of our visit.

The food was very good. The waitress was friendly and the bar was decorated very nicely very.read more

Went here with the wife for breakfast. Service was good, waitress and cook were super friendly!…read moreMenu was super cheap and gave more portions than advertised which is a huge plus, but the dinner is situated between two wash bays and the smell was absolutely disgusting. I couldn't hardly stand to eat while smelling such a fowl smell. Cool concept, but needs better ventilation to not smell so terrible. Cannot recommend at this time on that alone unfortunately.

Food was very good great flavor real beef burgers. Service was so nice. Staff is extremely friendly…read moreand will come talk to you like you're at a relatives house. Ambiance is about as eclectic as you can get. The restaurant is in a blue metal building that also has car or truck wash. Not many places can you get a breakfast omelette biscuits and gravy and a car wash. This place is amazing. If you're on the 94 around Oakdale. You've gotta go check it out very good food. Larry if you can sir, add smash burgers to the wonderful menu. Thanks for the hospitality!

Spectacular - This is probably the only time I've started a review with that word…read more Service - Perfect. Very attentive, great recommendations on figuring out the menu, while being unintrusive. We shared these things: Small plate with scallops, pork belly, cantaloupe. Pork chop, flattened & breaded & fried, with amazing sauce and fresh green beans. Delicata squash, stuffed with a feta forward filling, with hummus and fresh mushrooms on the plate as well. My descriptions do not adequately capture the depth of flavors & sauces on each plate. So many flavors in pleasing combinations! Finally, this place is a great value. I'm not saying it is cheap. But you can spend this kind of money on much less interesting food.

What a lovely little spot in a quaint little town. I was definitely not expecting this level of…read morequality food and service. The menu is pure Wisconsin, but high quality. Burger was very good and so was the large portion of Friday Fish fry (it was Walleye). Solid beer and cocktail list and some tasty desserts. I'd go back in a heartbeat. If you are passing through, do stop. Loved that every employee was friendly and had a smile on their face.

We were looking for a place for Friday night fish fry. We came here and are very glad we did. My…read morewife kept saying how good her cod was and the walleye I had was some of the best I have eaten in the Monroe county area! It's an older building so the ambiance is not that great, but the food made up for it. I went there for a fish fry not to look at the building and I receive a very good fish fry.

Service was good. The prime rib was ok but most of it was over done and there was a huge chunk of…read moregristle / fat that was a significant amount of the piece. The mashed potatoes were very dry.

Hands down the absolute worst fries I've ever had. Burger was meh at best, cooked well but no…read moreflavor whatsoever. The previous time I was there they messed up the pizza order. Everything is very overpriced. Will not return.

I come back to Cashton Wisconsin on occasion to unwind and relax from my busy life in the Chicago…read morearea. I visit Badger Crossing every time and sit at the bar for a drink and a bite to eat. I am always greeted with a warm welcome and delicious drink from Dave. I can't say enough about the experience here. I had the fish on a Friday night and it was delicious. The salad bar is clean and plentiful. I even met some of the nicest ladies in Cashton who kept me company for hours. Just a great place overall. Highly recommended!

We stumbled upon this place one evening looking for something open for dinner by way of Yelp…read more This is a very simple little place that looks like it's on the outside of a neighborhood. There was an elder gentleman right across the street sitting on his porch with two dogs that greet folks coming and going. Walking in, we exchanged "hellos" with a gentleman that was leaving and he was very friendly and gave us a laugh. Going in, you could tell there were regulars straddles up to the bar and having a good time. Both bartenders that day we very personable without going over the top or acting like they couldn't be bothered. Basically treated you like they've known you for ever. Food was typical bar food. Not too bad if you like that sort of stuff. We would go back.

Great food, service and atmosphere!! A wonderfully inviting…read morelocal hot spot for friends and family.... did I mention the food is superb? Let's not forget the amazing staff!!!

The Spillway is awesome. Halfway between nowhere and the back of beyond along the Mississippi River…read morein far Northeast Iowa lies the very small historic town of Harpers Ferry, where fishing and hunting isn't a sport, it's been a way of life since the beginning of time. And today, we discovered a timeless rural supper club. Read that; 'Bar and Amazing Grill & Pizza Joint'. The Spillway is a destination worthy of a national tour of local greats proving that home town beats big town every time. We passed by this place for years traveling on the Iowa side of the Mississippi between Lansing and Marquette. Then we see that the Spillway is a top five finalist in the Iowa Pork Producers annual best Iowa Pork Tenderloin sandwich competition. Well, what do you do? You go see for yourself, obviously. And Spillway is a major contender. Now, where to begin: The Spillway atmosphere is magnificent. Awesomeness as only a dark old river bar can be. You know you have struck rural gold when you walk into a dimly lit tavern and see over 25 trophy buck deer head mounts on the walls. If eating at the bar isn't your thing, the other side of the place is a well lit dining room of the kind you only find in this region. Nothing fancy, but sufficiently functional to host the Pope to one of the best tenderloin sandwiches in Iowa. We tried both the traditional breaded, and the no-breading grilled with various condiments. I'm a purist. Breaded, generous onions, dill pickles, and yellow mustard. My wife goes for grilled. But, we had the ultimate judge with us. My 92 year old mother. She is a breaded, tomato, lettuce, no onions, person. We all loved our sandwiches. Yes, Spillway is a righteous competitor for the 2023 Iowa title. Mom says hers was the most tender and flavorful pork she has had in ages. And Mom is picky: well earned in her centennial decade. Spillway breading is a light golden crispy crust that reminded me of a really well done tempura, fried to tenderloin sandwich perfection. The onion rings were equally perfect, as were the bar standard crinkle fries. I congratulate Spillway in leaving off the salt. Us older folks appreciate the lower sodium standard. Many thanks. Beyond our target tenderloin lunch today, Spillway's menu is something I'll return to explore. Especially the burgers and that awesome looking thin crust pizza. Could be a national pizza destination too, but needs further research! Value? Just look at the menu picture. Enough said. While I can be as much a beer snob as anyone, spending stupidly for a so-called craft beer, Spillway wins the day. $1.50 PBR long necks. That's VALUE. Say what you want about PBR, but it's one of America's oldest beers and what was good for my great granddad is good for me. Just go with the place and the rare moment gracing you when you find your way to Spillway.

The lady bartending was rude and not friendly. I asked for a menu and she just gave me a dirty look.read more