I had the shrimp wrap (yum) I didn't want to set it down but I was in public so I had to. My friends had the shrimp po'boy and the lobster BLT and both were happy with their sandwiches. Sand dollars didn't disappoint either. Great experience except for the service. It took awhile to even be acknowledged once we sat down. I'd be more lenient knowing everyone is short staffed these days but our waitress wasn't even friendly when she did wait on us. Food = 5 stars Service = 2 stars read more

The clam chowder soup was fantastic and the warm crab and shrimp dip was amazing. Highly recommend this be a stop if your in Racine WI. The staff was warm and friendly, Jessica was 5 star. Understated outside appearance yet perfect for casual lunch, dinner or dinner. read more

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A must when in Racine! Fantastic food, great service and a fun atmosphere! June's monthly special is the Blacken Grouper Salad soooooo delicous!! This is by far a favorite go to for me! read more

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We were looking for a good, inexpensive meal and Joey's was recommended by my niece. It is a corner bar and grill; nothing fancy in or out, friendly atmosphere. The bar was 2/4 full with local repeat customers. Seemed to be a jovial atmosphere. We were the only diners. The bar tender/host, was extremely friendly, "fun" and accommodating to our orders and variations to the menu. The "pub" burgers, fries, and onions rings were great. Cheese curds were average. read more

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Dear god. I was brought to this place by my amazing Cousin while visiting Racine for the first time. Nothing I had was bad, or even close to bad. The lobster grilled cheese? Wow. Heavenly. Best EVER. SOO MUCH LOBSTER. Calimari was SOOO SOFT SOO SQUISHY with lots of yummy legs oh my god. I wish could eat here every week but I live over 11 hours away so you can imagine how sad I am. Please do yourself a favor and EAT HERE read more

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My husband & I are new to Wisconsin and enjoy visiting different Mom & Pop's for Fish Fry Friday. Joeys Yardarm delivers! Make sure to get SAND DOLLARS with tiger sauce...they are delicious! It's usually busy but worth the wait. read more

Yum!! I've always loved the sand dollars here, and since I had family visiting, I figured I wanted to show off some delicious food to them. The meal did not disappoint. My lobster BLT was filled with lobster and bacon. A companion had the perch fish fry and said it was great. As always, gotta get the side of tiger sauce with your meal. read more

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I was in Racine for a retirement party last weekend and wanted a fish fry. My boyfriend and his mom said The Yard Arm had the best fish fry in Racine. We went later in the evening so it was not too crowded. I've heard it is packed on Fridays so I'd suggest going later. They have cute nautical decor throughout. My boyfriend and I ordered the perch fish fry. It was AMAZING -- Tasted fresh, had great crunch, and was a good portion. They also have sand dollars - a potato chip with Parmesan. They were awesome! Ours weren't super crunchy when they came out so we told the waitress. They came out with two full orders to replace them. We were pleased with that service! Would definitely go back! read more

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Still one of the best Friday fish fry's in town and in Wisconsin that means a lot! Also, love the sand dollar potatoes. The tiger sauce that's served with the fish is delicious, a horseradish like sauce yum! read more

As a Racine native, I always make sure to stop by Yardarm when I come home. Usually I am very pleased when I come in - definitely recommend the sand dollars and the tiger sauce. I was disappointed this time when I came in recently. The restaurant was not very busy and the service was so slow. We were not given our drinks until almost 10 minutes after ordering them and we did not get a refill for a long time. Some people also ordered mixed drinks and complained that they were too weak. We were unable to give the drinks back and order new ones because our waitress was gone for 15 minutes. By that point we were so thirsty we just drank them. The food took forever as well - over 45 minutes to get our meals. It was a very unusual experience, not sure if anything has changed recently but I sure hope this most recent experience was an exception to the rule. read more

Busy place, good fish fry, good atmosphere but place gets packed fast when fish fry is going on.

2.5 stars... Looking for something different and this joint looked interesting. I came because of the dessert and it was what I enjoyed most. I ordered the fisherman's platter and chose walleye and shrimp. The shrimp was crunchy and heavily (Panko style) breaded. I figure they are frozen and not hand battered at the restaurant. The fish was tender but the breading was not impressive. I opted for a salad in place of my choice of side. The platter was served with "sand dollars" which are house made potato chips. I enjoyed the crispy ones, but far too many were soggy as if they had sat too long. They were covered with a garlic Parmesan mix that was quite tasty. For dessert I ordered the brownie explosion ice cream cake. It was a Oreo crust cup with chocolate brownie ice cream. It was topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a cherry. As I said, this was the best part of the meal. Prices are in line with expectation and ambiance was ship shape seaworthy for landlubbers. The staff was ok, but this joint just does not make the list. read more

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Maybe it would be a good bar, but -as a grill -not so much. Not good on the day we were there. Food : Soggy potato slices (as noted by other yelpers) under-fried fish, and small portions of what they call sweet and sour slaw many people would call kraut. Apparently some days there are "specials" but wait staff seemed irritated when asked about specials. Service : Surly wait staff never came back to refill tea or ask if we would like another beer, even tho the place was almost empty Location: not hard to find, plenty of parking on both sides if building Facility: Older, with nautical decor. read more

I'd probably go again, but I'm in no hurry. I guess people rave about their sand dollars, but I don't see the reason. They're soggy potato chips covered .. COVERED in the kind of Parmesan "cheese" you shake out of a can. I guess if I was drunk I'd enjoy them more, and that's who's typically dining there - a bunch of over-served customers and even a few servers who seem tipsy. The seafood ceviche was drowning in lemon juice. That's all I could taste, which makes me wonder if the seafood was turning. The tuna steak I got was well, though I asked for medium rare. It didn't taste bad but it's not what I wanted. The shrimp po boy tasted like it was deep fried in salt. Get better Joey...the competition in Racine isn't setting the bar high and that's the main reason people still come there. read more

Yardarm is our go to restaurant for fish fry. My wife goes for the walleye with sweet potato fries, I love their panko encrusted blue gill with grilled vegetables and black bean salad. The beer selection is great. Don't miss out on their pie selections for dessert and the coffee is good. read more

Food was not fresh service bad very expensive was not impressed at all I sensed a prejudiced vibe.

Had many good meals here but tonight the perch was awful , way over cooked and down right nasty .the only good thing was we had a delightful waitress. ( big curlers in her hair ) My wife and I love this place but I know it will take me awhile to go back .Very sad !! Great cheese curds read more

The Walleye plate was amazing! I'm rarely a coleslaw person but this one has changed my mind. Cheese curds were fantastic, a slice of heaven after being away from Wisconsin for 5 years. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Though the service was short-staffed, the fried shrimp, sand dollars, and fried perch were absolutely fantastic. The seafood was flavorful and fresh - and the BOGO mules were even better on Thursdays. Highly recommend for a quiet dinner near the water outside. read more

The Yardarm is a Racine institution. The new ownership has done a great job with a physical upgrade to the bar/restaurant in 2019 as well as a new and improved menu. A Wisconsin place with a nautical theme just HAS to include a Friday fish fry. The one at Joey's doesn't disappoint. Choice of cod, walleye or perch - served with marble rye, coleslaw and sand dollars (a local favorite: thin-sliced fried potato sprinkled with parmesan cheese). The Joey's fish fry is just as tasty as carry-out as it is as dine-in. read more

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They changed the Menu after new ownership. And the sand dollars and the seafood are not near as good. Re-evalute this. I do like the new layout though. read more

We did another early bird special at Joey's Yardarm, down along the Root River and Lake Michigan in Racine. $2 off fish fry between 3-5 pm, plus free draft beer. $1 off mixed drinks. Go early for a seat at the bar. Hallmark channel on in the back room for us romantics, and football on in bar area. Excellent burger. We normally go on Fridays for the Wisconsin fish fry (bluegill, cod, perch, walleye). Burgers don't disappoint . Excellent service. Give it a try. Gets crowded on weekends. read more

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We were here a few years ago. Went Yesterday for fish fry with friends. I was looking forward to the sand collar fries/chips they didn't disappoint! Three of us ordered the Cod fish fry. It was delivered hot and so delicious! It was battered lightly and seasoned just right! Our other friend had a burger. He said it was delicious, it was a generous size. We ate everything! Oh and the coleslaw must be homemade none of that funny preservative taste. We'll be back. It was very busy, but worth the small wait. read more

I love the fish platter. It comes with your choice of fish and fries with coleslaw and rye bread. Around $13.00

I've been coming here since I was a kid and despite the change of ownership, the place has always held strong. The presentation of the food is gorgeous, and the fish is always phenomenal. My personal favorite is the walleye sandwich & their white cheddar cheese curds. The parking is good, location is prime, and it's always a comfortable environment. It's on the lower end of the price spectrum, so don't expect a spacious dining room or make comparisons to The Reefpoint Brewhouse, (another fantastic restaurant in downtown). Other minor critiques include no blender for the bar, and Friday's always have insane wait times, but it's to be expected considering that's when they have their specials & how hot of a spot the place is. Overall, you can't expect to find anywhere in Southeastern Wisconsin with better fish fry for the price! read more

2nd time here and everything is always delicious and staff is nice and friendly. You definitely have to try the lobster grilled cheese

Buffalo wings to start were really good, crispy with the right amount of spice and not breaded, which for us is a good thing. The fried cod was good but the sand dollars just aren't what they used to be. There used to be an equal ratio of crisp to soft sand dollars but now they are all just crispy, maybe some people like them crispy but I always liked getting pillowy soft sand dollars mixed in to provide that texture contrast. We shared a cup of the baked french onion soup and I will definitely order it again, salty gooey goodness. My grilled shrimp Caesar salad was great, 6 shrimp grilled to perfection and scratch made dressing and croutons-can't go wrong with that. All in all a good experience. I'm a life long customer and will always frequent the Yardarm. Joey has done a nice job honoring the Yardarm vibe and the food history. read more

We were visiting the zoo and looking for someplace to eat.... so as any good Yelper would do, pulled out the smart phone and opened up Yelp and started browsing and came across the Yardarm and with the writ ups we knew it was a safe bet. As soon as you enter the place you know you are in a neighborhood establishment which is well used. As the name suggests, the theme is nautical and if you didn't know any better you could very easily feel like you are in Main or on Cape Cod right by the ocean. The bar is very inviting and I made a mental note that someday my wife and I are going to try it out, but for this visit we kept to a family day mentality. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with several items on the menu. The appetizers and main meal all came out in good time and the most important part, every meal was really good. Truly a great place to come and relax while enjoying good food... at a great pice to boot! read more

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Alright, I'm conflicted here. Let's start with the good. I liked the fish, service, bar atmosphere, and fact that they had a lot going on most nights (not the night we were there, though). The bad was news was the food. I wish I would have come here for a bar experience rather than a family meal. The cheese curds were ok, the shrimp were ok, and the veggies were probably microwaved. The sand dollars I don't understand. Are they supposed to be soggy? I saw them and expected home made chips. Biting into one was a rude awakening because there was no crunch. I didn't ask. Heads up to those coming after me. I wish I would have come here under different pretenses. I might have given a better rating. The staff were great and the prices decent. But that only gets you so far. I can't rate them all 5 stars. read more

The nautical decor and hometown bar feel are very fun. My husband and I came in on a Wednesday. There was live music. Our servers were exceptionally friendly and helpful in choosing menu items. Our food was very good. My husband got the steak sandwich and I got the Cajun Catfish. (Highly recommend!) The sand dollars were ok. Mine were a bit soggy. Much better rebaked at home! Our only complaints were that the bloody Mary's we order were pretty much tomato juice. They had a sign on the table saying "Best Bloody Mary's" so we were disappointed. Also, I paid extra for steamed veggies that tasted like they'd been freezer burned. Overall, we'll be back. read more

If you're looking for something that is good food don't hesitate to stop in? Only if you're interested in getting Great Food, Great selection of serf and turf foods,Awesome Fish meals,Perch,Walleye,Cod,Trout Fantastic Berger selection we were there tonight for dinner I had a 10 strip steak, mother had seafood Pasta Dinner,my brother had Perch Dinner with ff, Chris had a walleye platter with chips, everything was Outstanding highly recommend going there for dinner! Get there early because it will fill up fast and the restaurant is not too big and I would recommend making a reservation if you're going to be there for dinner or lunch service is good and drinks are excellent!! read more

I ordered the veggie burger which tasted terrible and was not edible. The waitress was very nice and got me another veggie entree which was not good either but I ate it because I was very hungry and tired of waiting. But I went at a later date and it was much better. read more

Can you say YUMMY! Their perch is a MUST with sand dollars. Oh, the lobster grilled cheese is ah-may-zing too!

Can't believe I've never been here before, the food was absolutely amazing! Staff and atmosphere were great too. Baked French Onion soup-awesome Side salad-little lacking in other veggies besides fresh Romaine, but it was sizable and I really enjoyed it Veggies with entree-very good Old fashions (sweet and sour)-obviously made by a good bartender! New York Strip steak order rare-was ACTUALLY rare!!! Like, perfectly rare....not unevenly cooked, raw, or mostly pink with some red. The cooks are clearly pretty talented, at least the one working that was that friday night. It was decently priced too, 20$ for a 10oz and two sides...and it was a pretty thick and hearty 10oz, might have actually been bigger that 10. read more

Its a real "slice of Wisconsin" as one reviewer put it - good Canadian Fish choices (walleye and perch) as well as catfish and some sea fish (tuna salmon) Solid offering - nothing amazing - good Service - looks like a good local choice read more

The wait time to get your food is ridiculous. I would agree with what another yelper wrote about waiting 70 minutes to get your food. The quality isn't that great, it's typical bar food, but much more expensive. The sand dollars are soggy. Sand dollars when made correctly are crispy, and warm/hot. These are soggy, soft, and room temperature. Their saving grace is the waitstaff who actually want to do a good job. I didn't pick this place, I was taken there, and will definitely never return. Not worth my money, my time, frustration, or my hunger. Racine offers quite a variety of 4.0 restaurants, and for good reason, good food, good service, good prices, and a good time. read more

Food and service is good. Outdoor seating area is nice spot to hang out for dinner with friends.

What a huge difference the new owner has made. I used to not like this place. (Weak drinks crappy food). Current owner has done some serious remodeling and updates the menu. There isn't anything I've had that was bad. Even the service is better. I highly recommend the shrimp wrap. Bueno read more

Excellent food and service! Great atmosphere and outdoor dining!! Great pit stop while out on the boat in the beautiful downtown Racine area! read more

Since Joey's took over the place, the food is awesome! It is great to walk into a clean bar and restaurant. I have calamari each time and I think they may be the best in town. read more