I recently had dinner at KC's with my father, and after thinking about my first experience there, I…read morerealized I may have been a little too hard on the restaurant in my initial review. I allowed one or two things that weren't necessarily to my personal taste to weigh too heavily on my overall impression--especially when I hadn't really given myself the opportunity to explore much of their menu. So, rather than writing KC's off, I'm actually excited to go back! This was my first visit and my dad's second. He had already spoken very highly of KC's and encouraged me to give it a try. My father and I share a love of good food, but like anyone else, we have our own individual tastes and preferences. Part of the fun of trying a new restaurant is discovering what works for you--and sometimes that takes more than one visit. First, KC's deserves a lot of credit for its atmosphere. I found it extremely welcoming and comfortable, with décor that blends a classic feel with a more modern touch. We chose a booth inside, and the seating was very comfortable. They also have a really nice outdoor dining area. Personally, the one thing that would keep me from choosing the patio is that smoking is allowed outside. That's simply a preference of mine. When I eat outdoors, I really enjoy the fresh air and would rather not have cigarette smoke nearby. I'd love to see KC's reconsider that policy someday, but I also understand that restaurants have to make decisions based on what works for their establishment and customers. It wasn't overly busy during our visit, and we were greeted and seated quickly. Our server, who was also tending the bar, was friendly, welcoming, and took good care of us. Now, about my burger--and this is where I have to own my mistake! I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger knowing full well that I'm not particularly fond of cremini mushrooms. I decided I was going to give them another chance, and, well... apparently my taste buds haven't changed their minds! That isn't KC's fault. I ordered something containing an ingredient I already knew wasn't really for me. What I absolutely appreciated was that KC's uses quality, fresh hamburger rather than frozen patties. That makes a difference. For my own taste, I might go a little lighter on the seasoning, but again, that comes down to personal preference. I also sampled several tacos, and this is where things got interesting! The Ch-Ching Chicken Taco was fantastic. That one was easily a winner for me. It was flavorful, delicious, and I absolutely loved the sweet Thai chili sauce. I will DEFINITELY be ordering those again. I also tried the Alta Fish Taco, which I thought was good, although it had a little more heat than my taste buds are accustomed to. The Steak Fajita Taco was good as well, but once again had a bit of a kick for me. Someone who enjoys spicier food may absolutely love them. My dad ordered the veggie burger, which he had been raving about before we even arrived. It lived up to his expectations, and he loved it. He also tried the Brusslin Taco and really enjoyed that as well. At the end of the day, my father and I had a genuinely nice evening together at KC's. Looking back, I don't think it was entirely fair for me to let one burger that didn't suit my personal tastes influence my opinion of an entire restaurant--especially when there were other things I tried that I really enjoyed. Restaurants have menus for a reason: not everything is going to appeal to everyone, and sometimes you simply have to find your dish. That's why I'm looking forward to giving KC's another visit and exploring more of the menu. I already have my eye on the Rodeo Burger for next time! And those Ch-Ching Chicken Tacos? Oh, I'm definitely coming back for more of those.

Well we have been to KC's Kitchen & Cocktails about 5 times now (3-4 people)…read more Always enjoyed the selection of food items. Very good and tasty. Different then your average bar. Sad to say we had a bad experience yesterday afternoon (5/30/2026). The Cheese Curds, Veggie Burger and Bacon in the Chicken Wrap were all overcooked. Had to ask for silverware (can't eat soup without it ) ! And the Lavender Lemonade just tasted like regular Lemonade. Not sure what was going on but whoever the cook was needs to keep more of an eye on what's being cooked !

What's up with the reviews? This place was bomb. I was so surprised for a small town…read more We came in here for a work lunch, we started by sharing some of their fries (so hard to choose which ones). I'm a saucy gal, and they do it right. SO MUCH FLAVOR. Then I switched to the San Fran noodles and wow. Same thing. The cook is really great at marrying sauces, toppings, and flavors. They have a talent because I don't think I ate anything I didn't like. Special shout out to their unique fried cheese because what was that? Amazing. Such a great meal. Service was good but I don't even care about that because the food was so fantastic. We were heading back to work so couldn't drink but their beer menu also looked amazing. I'm a sour drinker and seemed to have a couple good options. Highly recommend!

Love the layout and ambiance of this little local bar & grill. The bartender was friendly and on…read morepoint with his many customers, l was checked on often. Ordered the basic burger and a weekly special (6 wings). The burger was fantastic - exactly what a smash pub burger should be. The wings however, were a bit on the rubbery side with 4 of them still having feathers attached. Only ate a few of them. Besides that, I like the place. Great job on the drinks and service. I'd return for sure - just not for the wings

The bar is a cute cottage vibe with moose decor. Food was very good. They serve breakfast, lunch…read moreand dinner. Service was good and fast.

Great service and great food! If you are ever up in that part of Wisconsin check it out. Even…read morethough they think we had accents being from Indianapolis we laughed. I had some of the best chicken wings ever. The service was fantastic.

This place is great! The Fat Seagull is a nautical-themed bar & grill located Downtown Manitowoc…read moreWI, within walking distance of the SS Badger Ferry. Casual American pub fare, a local favorite Friday fish fry, & live music events. Plenty of N/A beer options. I was able to get early an Athletic Brewing Co Oktoberfest Fest Brew - delish. Bartender Tara fast, outgoing, with cool tattoos. Tara rocked! When Downtown Manitowoc stop at the Fat Seagull for a cold one, cocktail, perhaps some food too Enjoy!

Good variety of food done well. Good service. Good atmosphere. Would definitely go again.read more

My son and I stopped here for lunch after a night of camping nearby. They have a pretty big bar and…read morea nice patio area. The owner took our service and was a delight to chat with. My son wanted a fish fry and when he saw the different fish options he went with bluegill. The single platter was huge and we didn't eat it all. Very tasty too. We'd definitely have it again!

Nice bar and indoor seating area. No water view. Live band on Saturday afternoon brought in a good…read morecrowd outside on the patio. Wings were very good. Large size and fresh. Service was slow for food but we enjoyed the wait. I did notice a problem with the draft beer serving. I ordered a pint of beer and when I finished it I changed to a 12oz can of a different beer. I used the same glass and the 12oz can filled the "pint" glass to the top. The bartender gave me an extra pour to make up for the difference but why are they using 12oz glasses the same size as pints?

About average bar food at a pretty reasonable price. Bloody Mary - Average. Decent service…read more Maybe the best reason to give this place a try is the atmosphere. Love the Johnny Cash and overall music theme. So much to look at and enjoy on the walls, on the ceiling and coming out of the speakers. Mostly 60"s music playing the day I was there, but there are tributes in the forms of album covers or actually record's from the 60's, 70's and 80's everywhere. Lots of them that I once had... and now wonder where the heck they are now!

Cute place with yummy burgers and fries! They offer a bunch of different burger options and French…read morefry flavors. I went with the basics and it was really good. Made fresh with a basket of fries that were enough to share with three people. We had great service and they were pretty busy during the Saturday lunch hour. I'll be back!

Great drinks and food, friendly service and a great setting for live music! Big fan of the outdoor…read morespace and convenience of location too.

Views, brews, and chews - the 3 parts that make The Wharf a sweet spot in Manitowac. Came here on a…read moreSunday just as the music act was wrapping up so I'll have to keep their live music calendar in mind next time. The outdoor seating is the ticket. Right on river before the light house and great lake with full view of the draw bridge as well. The bartenders were very quick and great to chat with. Great big coolers of delicious drinks and lots of local beer on tap. Decided to get some tacos and they were a delight! Reminded me of taco night at home with really tasty tortillas and the beef was spot on. Tasty bite! Really enjoyed the cheese curds here too. Really fun evening and not too far from many other spots in Manitowac!

This place is like one of your favorite pair of blue jeans, they always feel good and make you feel…read moregood, no matter what they look like. Staff is super, genuine and nice here, bear is called and the food is good. Not a lot of places to sit in. The tables are sort of weird, but that's OK, it's a recommend.

Great bar. Excellent service…read more Good variety. Awesome atmosphere. I recommend the Brown Baer.