We were in the area and had been wanting to try them out for a Friday fish fry. Had a drink at the…read morebar and enjoyed watching the wildlife through the rear windows. 6 turkeys, 3 deer and some squirrels. Nice Quaint old world ambience and antiques. Ordered the bacon wrapped water chestnuts for an appetizer and they were delicious. We ordered the special, Cajun perch with potato pancakes and broccoli. The perch were delicious with just the right amount of heat, the broccoli was good and the potato pancakes were crispy and delicious. Also, the whole grain rolls were excellent. The entire staff were very friendly and attentive. Classic supper club experience. Will definitely be back.

The restaurant has a very old style steakhouse charm. What used to be a hidden gem with great food…read morehas unfortunately changed with the new ownership. We went for the Saturday night prime rib special but unfortunately they were out of prime rib at 5pm. We settled for the rib eye steak, ordered medium rare which cane overcooked and the meat was as tough as could be. Chances are I will give the place another try but if not for the great service I would certainly reduce my rating.

Phenomenal experience from top to bottom! The service was excellent and we were seated right along…read morethe window overlooking Freiss Lake. I ordered the fried bluegill and my wife ordered the salmon, both of which were prepared perfectly. Just a great atmosphere and has a huge patio overlooking the lake. I recommend this place to anyone!

First time here…read more Food: It was a Friday evening, around 8:00, and we decided to try some of the fish specials. I ordered the Pan-Seared Walleye, and she chose the Lake Perch Fry. Since our entrées included access to the salad bar, we started there. The appearance of the salad bar was disappointing. I realize it was later in the evening, but there were literally salad bar fixings all over the place. Some items were mixed together, some had spilled onto the enclosure, and there was food on the floor as well. Much of what was offered looked like it had come straight out of a can. The walleye wasn't bad. However, the mixed vegetables were a pile of mush, and although I had requested the potato pancake be extra crispy, it was still undercooked in the middle. The perch fry was okay, but nothing special. For dessert, she ordered the Brandy Alexander, and I had the LemonBerry Cake. The Brandy Alexander was very good, while the LemonBerry Cake was mediocre. Service: Our server did a nice job getting us settled in. Water and drinks arrived promptly, and they were friendly and pleasant throughout the evening. However, they became involved in a lengthy conversation at another table, so getting our check took quite a while. Atmosphere: To be honest, the place looks a bit run-down and could probably benefit from some TLC. Since it was later in the evening, there weren't many other diners, and the restaurant was relatively quiet. The view of the lake through the windows is spectacular and makes it a great place to watch the sunset. I wish the food had been better. Unfortunately, this isn't a place we are likely to return to.

We're here again, and we brought a couple more friends along. We like this place, but it can be hit…read moreor miss with some of the food items. We started with the Smoked Peaches and Brie appetizer. We had it last time, and it was just as good this time. They could improve it by increasing the number of crostini from six to eight. There's plenty of peaches and Brie, but not quite enough crostini to go with them. I tell people that I absolutely love the brisket, so that's what I got again. The Brisket Sandwich is consistently good. The others ordered the Salmon Bowl, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Baby Back Ribs. Everyone loved what they got, with the exception of the ribs. They were so tough that you could barely cut them. The person who ordered them didn't want to make a fuss but was clearly frustrated. It wasn't until the end of the meal that we mentioned the problem to our server. Next time, an item like that needs to be sent back. That would make for happier customers and a better-informed kitchen staff. I'll keep coming back for the brisket. :)

A big disappointment. Looking forward to our first visiit at Slloppy Joes…read more We had a Saturday dinner reservation for 5 We were seated in a very crowded area very close to another table with six people. The place was so noisy it was hard to hear people at our table. Even the server asked us to repeat orders. I ordered the special which was a 16 oz. ribeye (medium) . When the food was brought out the meat looked like it was even cooked. I have never tasted any type of meat that was so salty. Overall the dinner was a waste of our time and money. Ironically, the restaurant is located across the street from Johnny Manhatten's, one of our favorites.

Had a perch carry out. Fish was perfectly cooked with a nice light batter. Fry's, gator tots and…read moreCole slaw excellent. Service was superb and extremely friendly. We will be back!

We really enjoyed Ox and Cats for years! We just got here and found the restaurant closed. As I…read moreunderstand it, they are looking for a new owner. I hope someone buys it!

Second time here in the last couple of months…read more Food: As much as I love the history of this place, the beautiful woods surrounding it, and the charm of the building, I have been very disappointed by the quality of the food. Unfortunately, this second dinner was even worse than the first. The rice was undercooked, the short ribs were dry, and the scallops were gritty. I realize that, for some people, the Buy One, Get One promotion is a big draw. However, I suspect that the menu prices are inflated to offset the BOGO savings, so it doesn't end up being much of an actual benefit. My wish is that they would focus on improving the quality and consistency of the food and charge prices that appropriately cover their costs while still allowing them to make a profit. I don't think we'll be coming back anytime soon, which is sad because there is so much to like about the location and atmosphere.

Such a neat place!! Came here recently for a birthday dinner celebrating my grandma's 90th…read morebirthday. We had a group of 12, and we're sure to make a reservation, because boy was is busy on a Friday night! Especially around the holidays, because the holiday decor just adds an extra special feel to this already rustic, unique restaurant. The staff let us know they'd put us in a quieter area, due to my grandma, but unfortunately that didn't end up happening. I'll say though, we arrived to a packed restaurant at 5:45pm and by 8pm the place was pretty cleared out! Seems most popular for a happy hour and early super-type crowd. I'd been here once before but this was my first time dining in for food, so I was excited to try out their menu. They offer a hell of a deal for buy-one-get-one entrees! Note their entrees are upwards of $30-50 on average, so if you take this deal you're saving a pretty penny. Here you'll find all of the meat and seafood options to try. In the end I landed on the shrimp & scallop stir fry and boy was it good. Scallops were cooked just right and the flavor was on point. I also had to of course try my husband's steak and it was fantastic. Also fantastic was our server, Shaun. He took wonderful care of our table, and even gave us a great rundown of the entire dessert tray. He knew his stuff! We ended up ordering a handful of sweet treats to end the evening. All in all, this place should be on everyone's list to try!

I think I was here once a very long time ago. It's off the main road, Hwy 167, and the sign is…read moresmall, so unless you're already planning to go there, chances are you won't notice it. Came here with my brother for breakfast. Food: I'm not very traditional when it comes to breakfast, so I like a menu that has a few interesting items. I found several great choices on this menu and decided on the Avocado Morning Benedict. I find that hollandaise sauce can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, so I asked for it on the side. It didn't take long for the food to arrive. Everything was hot, the portions were generous, and the food was nicely seasoned. The eggs were cooked over easy, with the yolks still runny. The avocado and spinach were fresh and served on a toasted English muffin that was nicely buttered. It was an excellent choice. The accompanying American fries got an upgrade with cheese and fried onions. Absolutely delicious! This will probably be my go-to breakfast when I return. Service: We got there right when they opened at 7 a.m. There were already a few other tables seated when we arrived. The service was super friendly and efficient. We quickly got our water, coffee and tea, along with the menus. We needed some time with the menu, along with some necessary small talk, and our server checked back a couple of times without ever making us feel rushed. It was a very relaxed meal. Atmosphere: With the log exterior and large front porch, my first thought was Cracker Barrel. The inside, however, feels a bit more upscale than CB. The interior is nicely furnished, with plenty of booths and tables. There are also tables outside on the porch if you'd rather sit outdoors. The overall design has a country feel and makes for a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd return to.

Has always great service, The biscuit and gravy was…read morestandard the eggs were really cooked well, my husband got a ham and cheese omelet, my daughter got the veggie omelet, their potatoes are cooked well all three of us got bloody Mary's,a little to much pickle juice for my liking came with all the fixing including beer. Was pretty slow but still relaxing

Great little after bar spot to hit up happy hour. Love their hours, plenty of beer on staff, and…read morethe bartenders are always friendly!

Stopped by for a quick lunch and couldn't believe how great the service was. The bartender we had…read morewas awesome. I wish I could remember his name but he was working 8-5 at 2:00PM. The food was very good and the cheesecake was incredible. We will definitely be back. He also made a good Bloody Mary. Went stopped today for another visit and had a completely different experience. Got the fish platter which had 4 pieces of fish and one tiny plastic cup of tartar sauce. Asked for extra tartar and we were charged $1 for it. Asked for an extra pop and we were charged for it. Put everything in a credit card and we were charged 3%. These up charges are why people don't tip or just stop going out. We will never be back again. Also, the Bloody Mary was not very good today. She didn't listen to the way I wanted her to make it.

Was looking for a locally owned place for food and beverages after a wonderful round of golf at…read moreWashington County so asked the pro shop staff for their recommendations. Luckily for us they recommended Bilda's Friess Lake Pub. What an awesome place. Small, friendly, with a large selection of beers to choose from, and our food was outstanding. Were immediately told by other customers (obviously regulars) that we had to have the smoked wings. Great call. They were perfect. Very casual place. Nothing fancy but very comfortable. Have a great outside area also where they have bands and comfortably host large groups (a large group of local teachers were there celebrating the last day of school). Highly recommend

Stopped in for another meal…read more Food: The food was excellent. They have eleven different sliders, so we ordered four different ones, along with a side of the haystack onion rings. Service: There was an issue with our order. Apparently, it did not "print" back in the kitchen. We ended up waiting an additional 20 minutes before someone figured out what had happened. They acknowledged the mistake, apologized, and comped our drinks. Atmosphere: They now have outdoor entertainment every evening, and there is plenty of seating to choose from. The traffic around the roundabout intersection can get noisy, but I think they simply turn up the volume to compensate. A good spot for smoked meats and other sandwiches.

Awesome family restaurant Awesome food…read moreTheir breakfast is spectacular I had the prime rib scrambler Delicious Their specials are great And they even have ice cream Family friendly Large eating spaces

Staff is very friendly. Nice place to take my grandchildren for breakfast. I also enjoy…read morewatching the staff prepare the food.

First time here. We stopped in after visiting the church and climbing the tower…read more Food: I ordered a scone and a hot mocha. The scone was good, while the mocha was just okay. Service: It took almost 20 minutes to get my drink, even though there were not that many people there. After waiting about 15 minutes and seeing other customers receive their drinks, I asked the barista about my order. They did not seem to appreciate the question and responded that "the drinks are being made in the order they are taken." However, I had noticed at least one party that ordered after me receiving their drinks first. The barista then seemed to casually get around to making my drink. The interaction came across as somewhat passive-aggressive, which was disappointing. It's not an experience I would want others to have. Atmosphere: The café is interesting, with a couple of different rooms and plenty of space for groups. There were only a few other people there during our visit. Like the rest of the church, gift shop, and grounds, the café has a somewhat dated feel. Since I don't come here very often, I don't anticipate making a point to stop at the café again.

A humble space for coffee and lunch in holy ground. The spirit of the place is divine (had to do…read moreit!). When they play holy music, it brings the lunch break to a whole new level. The egg salad sandwich & turkey wraps were OK. The highlight of my breakfast was the Maple Cinnamon Latte (so good!). The service is nice and attentive. I appreciated the smile and kindness of the staff.