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Jansens Bar & Restaurant

3.8 (45 reviews)
InexpensiveNew American
Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Very dry haddock
Donnel L.

They have the best staff! Scotty their bartender is incredible! Charlie their waitress saves their cooks behinds! My grilled haddock was served extremely dry, no green beans they ran out, no clam chowder they ran out, apple sauce for the potato pancakes they ran out... my friend asked for a tenderloin he wanted it rare it was served medium... the meals less than mediocre but the service was top notch! Did not see the owner tonight, maybe made a difference maybe not.

Katherine G.

We decided to go to Jansens as we hadn't been there since they re-opened, and had a special for St. Patrick's Day. Overall, the food was okay. The potatoes were great, but they're just boiled potatoes that can be made at home. The carrots were a bit hard and the cabbage was okay, but seemed as if it could've used some spices or something. This could be due to the fact that this meal is only made 1/365 days in the year, but when you go out I guess I somewhat expect the food to be somewhat stellar. I split my meal with someone and even then, we didn't finish it completely. I do have to say though, that they have great desserts. We shared the Pistachio Torte and the White Chocolate Cherry Pie; both were delicious. One final note - we got there right when they opened, and it got kind of tight as people began to trickle in. If you're going for later in the day, I would be cognizant of this fact if people with walkers, etc are accompanying as well as that there could possibly be a wait.

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10 months ago

I hate the term "hidden gem", but this place definitely deserves the praise. Tiramisu is incredible and so is the patty melt.

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3 years ago

The food is good and worth the wait on a Friday night. Good fish and the bread pudding is delicious.

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5 years ago

Wonderful food. So happy with the new ownership and the atmosphere. Good luck Jansen's!

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6 years ago

$30 for fake crab on your tenderloin oscar??? It was completely disgusting. Would highly NOT recommend.

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14 years ago

Biggy Burgers, preach plates and great old fashions.... when you say Wisconsin you said it all!

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18 years ago

Your classic Wisconsin neighborhood tavern/restaurant. The wait staff are the best in the business.

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9 years ago

This is what Wisconsin neighborhood bars should be. Good food with reasonable prices and specials. Cozy atmosphere.

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9 years ago

Loved this place! Excellent menu, friendly staff, good drinks. Will definitely go back next time in Oshkosh.

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I can see the charm of the river domes, but we had to make a reservation to get one and there was…read moreno one else in any of the other ones when we were there. In fact, at 7 pm on a Thursday, there wasn't even a dozen people in the restaurant to begin with. Everything was decorated for Valentine's Day which was a cute addition. The domes are also heated which made things nice, but you can't really see the river which is the point of the domes. Additionally, our server didn't really check on us and it took a while to get the condiments missing when the food arrived. We ordered a variety of items with the ny strip being the best of what we tried. The au jus was rather bland, the fries were crispy but had no flavor, the fish was quickly soggy due to all the oil not being drained. We added on hush puppies to the fish and chips.... $5 for 5 hush puppies. Would not suggest doing that, not worth the up charge. There is an eclectic mix of things on the menu but nothing that would lead me to recommend someone to try this place. The beer selection was great however so if you are looking for a place to grab a drink, the tap room feels like a great option. The restaurant however is more for vibes than a quality meal.

We went to Fox River on a beautiful Thursday night and sat outside, where a live band was playing,…read morewhich I love. It was "seat yourself" on the patio and it was quite busy so it took a while to get service at all. Eventually we ordered drinks, which then took so long to come out that the waiter apologized profusely. My husband and I both asked for water-the waiter only brought one glass instead of two. By this time, I was thinking "this is going to take forever..". Luckily- it didn't take forever at all. Once we placed out appetizer and food order-everything came out within 10 minutes. It was so strange to be so slow..and then..so fast. Our food was pretty good. I ordered a grilled shrimp Poke bowl. The rice was Al dente-definitely not my favorite for rice. There also was a drizzle of sauce on it, which was a little spicy, but I was able to eat it without problem. Everything else in the bowl was fresh and delicious. My husband had fish tacos, which he also really enjoyed. And the portion was pretty big too! My teenage son had a late lunch so he just snacked on a hot pretzel and cheese curds, both of which were hot and tasty. A good spot to eat outdoors and listen to music!

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Settled on The Hangar after searching on Yelp for restaurants close to our lodgings and the…read moredistance and menu choices swayed us. There were quite a few fast food and sandwich options close, but this had more a super club vibe which we were after. We weren't disappointed! They served prime rib on Thursday and red meat sounded like a perfect choice. Dinner started with a choice of two sides, so I had a cup of the Chicken Andouille and rice soup which warmed my heart. It was delightfully spicy. The prime rib was done to perfection and the au jus was flavorful. My wife had the pretzel crusted salmon with a mustard sauce on the side, asparagus and mashed potatoes. She hadn't had salmon done that way before and thought it was great. Will definitely return our next trip to Oshkosh.

This is the best meal my husband & I have had on our trip to Oshkosh! I found this spot from its…read moregreat Yelp reviews, all the recent reviews were 5 stars with great explanations of food & experience. This restaurant is also right next to an airfield with a large outdoor seating section. We came for dinner & the sun was already down, although it was still 70 degrees outside we sat inside. Our hostess asked us if we wanted anything to drink & we just asked for water, she promptly brought us 2 plastic cups of water. This was just a bit strange to me because all of the other tables around us, had glassware. Our server was great, when I asked for recommendations he had several, including the French dip, the Hangar curd burger, & the Tuscan chicken penne. The Friday night special was Fish Fry but I was not in the mood for anymore fried food. My husband ordered the French dip & I decided to try the pan fried Walleye since I've never had Walleye before, which is a local fish. My husband really enjoyed his French dip, and it was a really good size portion, stuffed with thin slices of roast beef, sautéed onions & mushrooms & melted mozzarella cheese. The French bread was lightly toasted & the au jus was tasty. I really enjoyed my pan fried Walleye entree. The fish was nice and light and they cooked it with the skin on but really crisped it up. It was served on a bed of pesto mashed potato's and topped with sautéed spinach & blistered grape tomato's then drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Lots of flavor & great textures. I was very satisfied with my choice. I'd definitely recommend this place.

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Chief Oshkosh statue in the park.

Jansens Bar & Restaurant - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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