We were staying with friends at a nearby VRBO, and added a day to our trip so we could golf Sand…read moreValley. I have golfed several courses at Brandon Dunes and, minus the ocean, there were a lot of similarities. The complex is beautiful. We walked the public trail that surrounds the course prior to golfing so we could see a few of the holes. We also ate $1 tacos at Craig's Porch for lunch which is open to the public as well. We golfed the Sand Valley course. The course is well maintained as you must walk it (no carts). We used a caddie and David was excellent. Great to chat with and provided sound advice throughout the day. Now if I could only execute consistently on his advice.... They just opened the new practice facility so we hit some balls at the range prior to our round. I have a cart ready golf bag so I had to switch out to one with legs. I golfed green silver which is listed as 5087 yards which is a good distance. There are several combo options so you really can choose a distance that is just right for you. The sand is all waste bunkers so no need to worry about club placement and raking. We played in just over 4 hours with two in our group. We waited on most holes for the group in front of us to clear. Not a lot of women on the course, if that intimidates anyone. I had a few pars so I think I held my own. Really a great experience. I hope to come back to golf the other courses.

Legendary developer develops legendary golf complex in...Wisconsin? Yep. The golf was phenomenal;…read moreclient service generally quite good; unimpressed by food/bev, and practice and locker room facilities. Read on. The golf courses are fabulous and, for lack of a better word, big. Sand Valley is the signature and is challenging, Mammoth is a bit more kind to an average golfer. The Commons is a twelve hole course and probably the easiest of the group; Sedge Valley is a par 68, also pretty forgiving. There's also 17 holes of par 3 (mostly chip/putt) that is there for fun; many folks play in bare feet. Lido is the one that most normal people can't get on...rumored to be, like Sand Valley, a real challenge. The golf is terrific. The client service -- everywhere we turned --- was also outstanding, from caddies, to starters, to rangers, to servers...clearly a client service culture. The are on-course food/bev "gimmicks" -- one dollar brats, one dollar Italian beefs, etc. The ice cream sandwich is celebrated (ad made in Iowa!). The drinks are very reasonably priced; water is complimentary. Unimpressed by the food and bev at the restaurants -- pretty predictable fare; I'd have hoped there would be some form of fine or at least finER dining available. Only so many burgers and chicken sandwiches and cheese curds and chicken wings one can have. Also had a DREADFUL service challenge at their pizza place at the Sedge Valley course -- took forever to get our apps and entrees...two of us ended up not even eating ours because we were out of time. Two points of bone disappointment. The first --- temporary -- is that the practice facility is massively too small for this size and quality of resort. I gather that's being addressed and that a new, large facility should open soon. The second came when our group went to shower after 18 holes in sweltering heat. The locker room and showers at the main lodge are embarrassingly small, not well kept up, and otherwise unworthy of a facility of this caliber and price point. Several hundred dollars for a round was ok --- but I'd have hoped for something a lot better than what was basically a YMCA gym for a place to clean up.

I was in Wisconsin Rapids to take my dad out for Father's day brunch. It's harder than I would…read morehave guessed to find any place to eat lunch on Sunday, so we went to my dad's old stomping grounds Bull's Eye. The menu was standard fare for what you'd find in a Wisconsin tavern. The bloody mary's were good, and the cheese curds were excellent. Not surprisingly, there were not really any vegetarian options so I went pescatarian for the day and ate fish tacos, which were decent. Service was friendly, albeit slow. The view from the restaurant, overlooking the Wisconsin River, is breathtaking and worth the visit. So, if you need a lunch place in Wisconsin Rapids that serves alcohol, it's a good option.

Went golfing and had a great time very great fairways and would recommend this place for great time…read moregolfing and food

I meant family members here for the Sunday brunch. Wow. Great selection of food. Everything was hot…read moreand fresh. Made to order omelettes, ham, and prime rib carved for you. Breakfast items, lunch items, salad bar. The food was excellent. The service was decent. The coffee was also excellent. We sat there for a couple hours catching up, this was out of town family that I haven't seen in a while. It wasn't super busy that they needed the table so they were quite accommodating. And of course, the view are beautiful. Did it rain that morning and the course was an excellent shape. Highly recommend here for a bunch.

learn how to run a tee sheet trappers!!!!!! if you dont want singles booking for 2 then make…read moresingles pay before round!!!! we have groups of 3 playing everytime!!!

Growing up, the Ridges what's the place I drive by a lot, or casually golf at, but rarely stopped…read moreto eat. Things have changed. Under current management, the Ridges is thriving! We had a wonderful dinner there on a Friday night. It was super busy, so we sat at the bar to wait for a table and ended up eating right there. Because it is Wisconsin, I started out with a brandy old-fashioned. I forgot how genuinely delightful it is to be offered a mushroom as a choice of the garnish. It was an excellent drink. They don't have Biron tap, but they do have a decent selection of beer in the bottle, which is what my companion ordered. Fridays are fish night and there was a wide selection of different fish that you could order, prepared in a variety of manner. I was super excited that they had a lake perch on the menu, because I so rarely see that. I probably didn't need an entire half pound, but it was really delicious. My companion ordered fish fryand enjoyed that as well. We didn't sample the rest of the menu, but they were plenty of good options. The number of people dining there tells me that the food must be good. So glad we went. Hope to go again when I am in Rapids.

The Ridges restaurant is an old school supper club attached to a wonderful golf course. We visited…read moreon a Saturday and of course being in Wisconsin they have a Prime Rib special. I was fortunate to score the end cut that came with a baked potato and vegetables. It was served piping hot, tender with excellent seasoning. The portion was more than generous requiring a doggie bag. Food and service were excellent, a Brandy Alexander would have been a terrific way to top off the meal, unfortunately they weren't on the menu. A wonderful dining experience and an affordable price.

We had first class Wisconsin Friday Fish Fry. Drinks and food service was best in class in our…read morebook. Place was packed and we relaxed downstairs in the bar for less than 20 minutes. Service and atmosphere was great. We had also played golf there earlier in the day; course was in great shape. Thank You to the Ridges for a great outting!

We walked in to Coaches Corner and there were six people sitting at the bar. Obviously friends of…read morethe bartender. We watched the bartender drink 6 shots with his friends, let friends behind the bar, and engage in other behavior that was very concerning in the basement. Then let a friend take 8-12 beers out with him. None of the people should have been driving. What an embarrassment to an establishment that was well respected in the 80s-90s.

we had Mother's Day brunch here. we've been here two years previously and it was great. we went…read moretoday and were disappointed. the food in the chaffing dishes was cold. the dessert table was empty and not refilled. they ran out of the beef and though they said it was coming out it never did. they did have omelets made to order and a nice salad bar they also had ham. The service was not the best had to ask for bill twice. They were very busy though.

First timers at Friday Fish Fry & were beyond pleased!! The breading on the fish is so light and…read moretasty! The clam chowder was delicious. The hush puppies were yummy. Jen is a fixture that we were grateful enough Tj have be our server tonight. She gave us a lot of history, since she is a 4th generation family member of the original owners. This 97-year old establishment is one that should be enjoyed by all!! Highly recommend.

Okay - Ice cream = fantastic; Putt Putt = fantastic; Owner = irritable, unprofessional, and overall…read morerude. He is not approachable, and usually makes some type of remark to make you think "why am I giving this guy my business?". We have been 4-5 times because it's the only place close to us with ice cream and putt putt, but he really could do much better at being personable and nice to his customers and workers. This has happened every time we have been, and I hope to give a better review next time we give this place a chance.

Papa Bear's is a new school miniature golf course. With apologies to Madonna..... It's shiny and…read morenew like a ..... modern miniature golf course. The clubs are new with excellent grips and the golf balls are in excellent shape too! The greens are clean and there are water features too. The holes are challenging and fun, with plenty of room for people to wait until the group before them finishes the hole. One of Papa Bear's best features is the excellent outdoor lighting that makes a late round of miniature golf most enjoyable! The snack bar is well stocked and the soft serve is one of the best I've had.... try the twist cone! Outdoor seating is plentiful and the washrooms are clean. The prices are reasonable and they even have coupons that make a family outing even more affordable. For it's a great place to take friends and family and it's the unofficial Training Camp for the golf tv show "Holy Moly"! Ok, I made that last part up, but it should be.

An absolutely incredible experience at RiverEdge and we didn't even golf there! The owners are an…read moreawesome, friendly and hard working couple. Our son had his wedding/reception and rehearsal dinner here. Everything was amazing! The food was as if a specialty catering company brought the food in, but no, it was prepared and served by the golf course owners and their staff. The reception hall is beautiful with room for a large wedding party including a dance floor! Also the golf course was busy with 2 outings on our wedding weekend...no problem! They coordinated all of that with ease! While we didn't have time to golf the course, it looked amazing as well. 5 stars is just not high enough for this amazing place! Love it!

Riveredge Golf Course is a really up-kept and maintained all around facility. The owners are very…read morefriendly, and so is the staff. The course is one of the most challenging in central wisconsin, and you will be treated fairly. Also, Steve Toller's, the new chef, is probably the best chef in the center part of the state, and really does a great job with their weddings, banquets, and general dining. Keep up the good work, 'Edge!

An update, For some reason, this course seems fit to put…read morethe "no carts" signs, 20 yards from the pins. Us older folks need to get closer PLEASE!! We love the course! Our first time here today. Fantastic weather for 9 hole of golf. The course is surprisingly hilly so KEEP THE BALL IN THE FAIRWAY PLENTY OF PARKING and a decent menu for after golf. Looks like dome locals eat and meet here for some card playing. Rest rooms are spotless. Food service is a bit slow, guess that is the sign of the times that one particular political party has caused... Try this club, you will enjoy the experience. After thought. Reason for slow food service was only one lady cooking, serving and busing tables. The young lady bartender never came over to us to see if we wanted additional drinks. She was very able to hold conversations with other patrons. Not good. Management should encourage/require team effort for their guests!

Need I say more than Friday fish fry? Cause it's delicious! Deep fried or broiled fish served with…read moresoup or salad and a potato. My favorite thing at the Country Club isn't the fish though, it's the steak wrap! It's wonderful and full of mushrooms and onions. I always dip it in their homemade ranch as well. So good! The course is fairly nice. Only 9 holes, but it makes for a nice day. It's always a good time here.

Our first time at this course. We loved it! Nothing overly long. There are only two tee's....men's…read more and women's. Now cool is that! That tends to keep the really long hitters to courses that have the 500 yard holes. It is late in the season and the course was not crowded. In spite of have a summer of rain, the course is in excellent condition. The greens are pretty fast and the ball can get away from you if you're not careful! Our new favorite place!

Great golf course and coldest beer in town! The service was fantastic and they had challenging fast…read moregreens! Must go to for golf!!