Iron Skillet

They have all you can eat wing's on Wednesdays. So I had ordered them and I received only one…read moreserving and was told they were out but meanwhile I observed others getting wings too. Then another table complained when they were told the same thing but the waitress said that she couldn't adjust the price because her boss was a penny pincher and wouldn't do a reduction in the bill . We never went back!! You allowed people to order the more expensive meal but do the bait and switch!! Can't do that to people in a small town. For shame!!

Staff was friendly and food was very good. We were seated and served quickly and the homemade pie…read morewas delicious. Would eat here again.

Battered shrimp and mixed vegetables.

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Grilled Cheese and Sweet Potato Fries

Big Dog Saloon

4.0(10 reviews)

4.1 mi

Great simple food. Quality meat locally sourced. Definitely…read morerecommend for even family style Wisconsin bar. Not the new modern place but the traditional style of local bar.

my partner and I are new to the portage area so we've been trying to stop into as many local places…read moreas we can. today we stumbled upon the saloon and thought we would give it a try. we walked in and sat at the bar and after about 4 minutes the bartender came over and i asked if we could see a food menu and she asked for ID. I am 21, I am actually sober and had no interest in drinking, I often don't carry my ID on me because of this reason. I said I might have a photo of it but my phone was dead so i couldn't give her that. she refused to serve us after asking if we knew the owner (as if we had known the owner it would be fine?) so we ended up leaving. the only reason I'm writing this review is because there was a 7 year old sitting at the bar right next to us. We made it very clear we just wanted food and we're still refused service for lack of ID despite having a child sit there at the bar eating. I wish I would've lied and said I knew the owner because then I would be knee deep in some fries right now. Super disappointing. #WEDONTCARDANYONEUNDER10 #BRINGIDFORFRIES

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The Ball Room

4.0(27 reviews)

4.2 mi

I enjoyed going there and would go back again. It was an enjoyable experience and close to my home…read morein Lodi, Wisconsin. I would recommend it to anyone.

This is a very casual bar with "typical" bar food. Being vegetarian, I didn't think I would be able…read moreto eat anything there -- they had the Beyond burger patty on their menu but they didn't actually have it available so I resigned myself to ordering a salad which is usually not my number one choice because I don't find them filling unless they include grains, nuts, etc. Anywho, I ordered their chopped salad sans bacon and ham and I wasn't really expecting much but it turned out to be pretty darn good. The dressing was tasty and the salt itself seemed fresh, it packed quite a crunch! I was pleasantly surprised. As far as the atmosphere -- it's super chill and it's a good place to hang out. You can play an hour of pool for only $5!

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Loaded fries

The Corner Pocket

3.5(73 reviews)

4.2 mi

I love the bar! I like the crowd, but the thing I love the most is the chicken tenders. They are…read moreunreal super tasty by far my favorite! The staff is super kind and the service is unbelievable. A small town family bar and restaurant that really cares.

Bloody Mary and Pickle Chips were very good. Lack of workers, waited 15 min for drinks due to lack…read moreof staff. Good atmosphere, just needs more workers so the bartender isn't the server, bartender, and busier.

They have a pool table in the back too

Pesto tomato panini

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Tamarack Pizza

3.5(45 reviews)

4.1 mi

Upon crossing the sacred threshold of Tamarack Pizza, I did not merely order lunch -- I embarked on…read morea culinary pilgrimage. The Tamarack sandwich arrived like a hero returning from battle, radiant and unapologetically magnificent. The bread? A golden vessel of destiny. The fillings? A symphony of textures and flavors conducting themselves in flawless harmony. Each bite unfolded like a well-paced novel -- rising action, climax, and a triumphant finish. Time briefly lost meaning. Conversations hushed. Somewhere, an eagle may have soared. Was it "just a sandwich"? Technically. But also, perhaps, a reminder that greatness can exist between two slices of bread. Five stars. Would ascend again. Now the real review. Stopped into Tamarack Pizza in Portage and ordered The Tamarack sandwich. It's the kind of place that doesn't need to oversell itself -- it just delivers. The sandwich was solid across the board: well-balanced, fresh, and made the way you hope it will be when you order a house specialty. Good bread, generous filling, and everything worked together without being fussy. Service was friendly and efficient, and the whole experience felt easy. No theatrics -- just good food done right. I will come back next time I'm in the area.

Lovely people working at Tamarack serving a great bacon cheeseburger and onion rings. Had a grand…read moreexperience.

The Bar

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Outside from the road

Red Apple Restaurant

3.7(50 reviews)

4.3 mi

I am completely disappointed in any negative review of the Red Apple Restaurant, it is Exactly as…read moreI would want, and get everytime I visit, whether for a meal or just to meet up for coffee. The food is more than plentiful, and always measures up to expectations! If you can appreciate a "Friend" serving you, that how they make me feel every time I visit. I love the counter dining option and cozy seating. That is exactly what a "Home Town Diner" should feel like! Thank you Red Apple Crew... you always delivery what I enjoy.

Great food! Great waitress! Nice place! Convenient location. I had a scramble and it was awesome!read more

The great biscuits and gravy, thanks so much for the generous amount of gravy, probably more than any I have had before.

French toast sliders and hashbrowns

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That's a big American breakfast for under $9 and so good. The 1/2 biscuits and gravy combo is huge.

Dino's Restaurant

3.1(36 reviews)

5.8 mi

We had a party of ten and this was the only place in town, that we found/knew of, that could seat…read moreall 10 of us together. The food was standard/average. The hostess and server were very accommodating and friendly. My 7 year old granddaughter's caught the Alaskan Waffles. She ate 1/4 waffle and 3/4th of the strawberries, whip cream and scoop of vanilla ice cream. I had the chicken bowl and it was ok. Nothing special. I could taste the processed chicken so k ow it was t a u processed chicken breast sliced up. My husband said his biscuits and gravy were bland with little meat in it. To be fair, the menu says biscuits and gravy, not biscuits and sausage gravely so I think that makes a difference. I told him to just be sure when it just says gravy to ask if it has sausage in it. We had 6 others in our group who enjoyed their meals but also stated it was just ok.

We needed gas and breakfast on our way home. Suzy's recommended here. I got a basic breakfast since…read moreI love hash browns. Everything was right including OE eggs. I got to sample a pancake too and that was good. It was packed. I love a good old standby ethnic diner. There was a young gal there who was a runner/busser and she was so helpful to us. So glad she was there. I enjoyed our server too. I'll be interested in trying the Friday fish fry next time.

Alaskan Waffles with ice cream, strawberries and whip cream.

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Portage Cafe

4.3(83 reviews)

4.2 mi

Had breakfast while passing through. It was wonderful. Everything I expected and more. obviously…read morethis is a staple for many locals as Gray Hair seemed to be the predominant hair color of most of the diners. Kelly was the perfect server on all counts. And she knew all of her regulars by name, and add it to the great ambience with light banter and jokes. GF toast was a huge bonus!!!

Kevin says it was ok, it was good…read more For me it was just ok, hashbrowns were buttery but not fresh potatoes. Bacon was cooked perfectly, only 1 piece of toast which I found odd. Would I recommend, yeah, give it a try. Waitstaff was really good

I had the ham and cheese omelette, hashbrowns, and a side of their sausage gravy with a biscuit.

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Culver's

2.9(30 reviews)

5.5 mi

ADORE!!!!!! Had to…read morestop in before leaving Wisconsin. We found a location on the way to the airport and stopped in. It could not have been more perfect because it was legit next to a cornfield which was next to a farm. Picturesque Wisconsin landscape. Everyone was outrageously nice and did not express any irritation with the fact that we have no idea what we are doing. GF said she was in the mood for "real food" whereas I was more in town for the custard. I suggested a classic butter burger and she was happy to oblige. We also ordered the pretzel bites and I, the custard. GF enjoyed the butter burger. The fries were crispy and salted wonderfully. The pretzel bites seemed a touch overdone but still enjoyable. The cheese sauce paired well. The custard was fantastic. This felt like a quintessential Wisconsin experience I'm glad we didn't miss.

I have had no contact from Culvers concerning this review, or the theft of our $40.00 for food we…read morecould not eat, or having to wait so long. I am absolutely astonished by the audacity of this business. They do not deserve my business, and I warn others who think they are going to get a quick decent meal from this restaurant.