The Supper Club Standard: A Night of Steaks and Levity at Jones' Black Angus…read moreOn the sprawling Highway 18 in Prairie du Chien, Jones' Black Angus stands as a stalwart of the Wisconsin supper club tradition--a place where the atmosphere is as thick as the cuts of beef and the hospitality feels like an invitation into a neighbor's dining room. The experience is anchored by a service staff that possesses that rare blend of professional precision and genuine personality. Our waitress, Grace, was the heartbeat of the evening. She navigated the floor with a warmth that felt entirely unscripted, providing a level of care that culminated in a particularly touching gesture: when one member of our party stepped away during the presentation of the dessert tray, Grace made a point of returning later to ensure he received the full, choreographed "view" of the nightly sweets. The culinary journey begins at the salad bar, which is--to put it simply--impeccable. In an era where many establishments have retired this particular ritual, Jones' maintains it with a freshness and variety that honors the tradition. However, the evening's primary entertainment came in the form of a recurring linguistic gag. When the soup of the day arrived--a dish that was, by all sensory accounts, a classic gumbo--Grace insisted with a wink that it was "jambalaya." The ensuing debate became the running joke of the night, a bit of shared levity that only a truly great server can cultivate. But the kitchen is not just about the sides and the stories. The filet was impeccable--perfectly seasoned, expertly seared, and possessing that melt-in-the-mouth quality that justifies the Black Angus name. My sincere compliments to the chef for a masterclass in steakhouse fundamentals. "A great steakhouse is about more than just the meat; it's about the memory of the meal." -- Unknown Jones' Black Angus is a reminder of why the supper club remains a beloved institution. Between the "jambalaya" jests, the meticulously curated salad bar, and a filet that commands respect, it is a destination that delivers both a full heart and a full plate. If this dispatch from the Wisconsin Great River Road was useful to you, please leave a like or comment below so I can keep writing these reviews for your education, preparation, and enjoyment.

Wonderful supper club with a beautiful bar area. Fried walleye cheeks were unnecessary given the…read morebread, the size of the entrees, and the salad/relish/cheese bar -- but delicious. Steak was textbook rare, lobster ravioli tasted homemade & the bread was a rich warm slightly sweet brioche dough. Pickled beets, ham salad, and French-dressing infused cheese spread on the salad bar ... I mean, come on. A delightful server & we sat in the "frank sinatra booth" ... definitely worth a visit.

Great find at unbelievable prices. You can't eat cheaper at home. Eat access. Great breakfasts and…read moresandwiches.

Mediocre and overpriced - breakfast was over 20.00 each should have been 15.00 each…read more Place was empty Service was OK

We had batter dipped tenderloins. The buffet looked amazing. The pie - OMG!!! We shared a walnut…read moreand had two to go. Everything is from scratch!! The restaurant has a lot of neat decor and furniture. The entire restaurant was SPOTLESS!!! We absolutely loved everything about this place!!

I went in expecting to get their pork tenderloin sandwich but was drawn in by the buffet. For a…read moresmall buffet, it packs a ton of country charm! Every 5 minutes or so they would bring out fresh fried chicken and the wait staff didn't miss a beat. The only thing keeping me from eating the entire buffet was the long drive ahead of me. If you are ever in the area or by the Field of Dreams, you must try this place.

What a cute clean, nice diner in a small town! The burgers were delicious & the cheese curds &…read morefries hit the spot. Our waitress was fair & the cost was very reasonable. To full to try the ice cream, but it sure looked good.

The service was great!!! My kids both have allergies and they were so accommodating and made sure…read moreto let us know about any cross contamination or risks. A super cute diner in town. We will definitely be back.

Service was too notch, coffee delicious and the inside of the restaurant was comfortable and clean…read more We stayed at an Airbnb right above the restaurant, so of course we had to check it out. I had the strawberries and cream french toast with bacon. I did not care for the bacon, it was too smoky for my taste. I would definitely come again.

Charlie's is a restaurant located in a busy touristy area in Galena, IL…read more We enjoyed our breakfast and it came with plenty of food! I had the country fried steak with hash browns and couldn't finish it. But I tried! Loved the Sourdough Toast. My wife had the Irish Benedict which was okay, but the eggs were a little over done. Looking at (others) French Toast, we both kind of wished we tried that. Looked amazing!

After quite a good dinner last Thursday night, we decided to have breakfast there on the way out of…read moretown next morning. We ordered the french toast and waited nearly 20 minutes for it. The place was nowhere near busy and nothing seemed out of place, but the wait just seemed to get longer and longer. Finally we had to bring it up to the waitress who then brought out the food as though it had been waiting there. The food was barely warm. We had to ask the waitress to warm the food for us, which is an uncomfortable thing to do. The food came back only slightly warmer. This place may be very good at night, but in the morning they have a lot of work to do. Very unfortunate to have such service after having a good dinner the night before.

Friendly atmosphere and small town feel. Highly recommend this spot for hungry travelers along the…read moreriver drive area. Simple, quality American food that won't disappoint. Clean restaurant with small gift shop attached. In the same plaza as gas station, but not connected to gas station. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town.

An amazing small town cafe. The pricing of the food items are perfect and reasonable.The atmosphere…read moreis a small town cafe so don't expect anything different.They have a nice food menu and a salad bar that's loaded with many different toppings for your salad needs. We had the cod special and patty melt. Both food items were hot and fresh. Our server was kind and quick with service and telling us the week's specials. She also was very knowledgeable on food items and we will be back if we are ever up this way again. 5 stars to the highest standard.

The place is just absolutely fantastic. We've never went there where we haven't got the most…read moreexcellent service and just delicious food at a very affordable price for the value and quality that you received. The salad bar is always excellent and I just love the hamburgers with the handmade buns.

Our friends took us there after highly recommending it. We made the 2hr drive for what was to be to…read moredie for food. Sad to say I was disappointed. We ordered two appetizers- river rat balls & brushetta. Both were really good. All four of ordered the Saturday special of prime rib. Came with two sides. The side salad was the bombdotcom with homemade croutons. The American fries were decent but a bit soggy. The prime rib had ZERO seasoning and I paid an upcharge of $1.00 to make it Cajun. Nope... no flavor. Nada. Just a hunk of meat. I did scope out all other food coming from the small kitchen where you could hear the staff having a great time. It looked good so maybe we ordered wrong... but the menu is limited on prime rib days and what I normally would order wasn't available. Side note- I've worked in the restaurant business... not one person in the kitchen had hair nets on. Food was handles with barehands and I saw repeated cross contamination. The prime rib they cut our hunks off of laid on a counter dripping blood onto the floor that then had a towel thrown over it. I didn't feel great about eating our meal after noting all this.

I've been coming to Spring Lake Inn for around 25 years. Over the past 5 or 6 years it really went…read moredown in quality. Everything use to be perfect. I stopped going to Spring Lake for a few years and just recently went back when I heard they had new owners. I was pleasantly surprised! I had the peel and eat shrimp which were cooked perfectly. My dad had the prime rib, while it did not have the herb crust it used to have back in the day, it was wonderfully seasoned. My husband got the smash burger- which was not smashed at all and was pretty thick. But it was juicy and he loved it. My mom shared the prime rib with my dad but got a plate of American fries that were just like how they used to be and she loved them. The cheese curds were cooked just right. The portion was smaller than in the past, but they are around the same size or a bit larger than the other restaurants around town. Our favorite servers, Nicole, was there! Overall, we're were very happy with our meal and will be back soon!