After a 100degree day in the Midwest- this was the perfect end. However, with the closing time at…read more5pm- it had to be "5 o'clock somewhere" at 3. 5 stars for the awesome red ale!

Central waters brewing is off the highway. It's a very nice location. Bathrooms were very clean…read more Outdoor space is very nice on a lovely sunny day. One thing was left. Wanting was a little bit louder and more music in the main bar area besides that the workers were all incredibly nice and it was a clean and fun environment.

We went in during the height of Octoberfest looking for a respite from the madness. ABF is awesome!…read moreBusy as all heck but one of the bar tenders took the time to help me pick a good beer off their extensive beer menu. Ended up with the Factory Light lager, which was quite tasty and refreshing. We ordered a brat special and a one-pound pretzel. Both were very good. The two dipping sauces with the pretzel were great. We'll be back in calmer times!

We popped in for lunch before wandering the streets for the annual Mile of Music festival. Because…read moreof this event the restaurant only had a limited menu of food. Before we got some food a few of us ordered beers. I tried their hefeweizen which was quite tasty. For lunch I opted for the sloppy Joe which was pretty good though a small serving. I got a basket of their kettle chips which were good. My wife got the grilled cheese which had already been made - it was OK. I guess to be fair we should return for their normal menu.

Perfect Friday night spot. The atmosphere is friendly, casual and comfortable. We all had fish…read morefry--haddock and walleye. My beer-battered walleye was a real treat. The fries were crispy and delicious. The whole meal arrived hot and fresh. We had fun sampling beers made right there. Learned about IBU and am developing an understanding of the different types of beer. Will definitely return. (*Note, it would help if the name of the business was more clearly identifiable from the street, and that the main entrance door was more clearly marked. A little confusing.)

Great beers, fun bartender, and historic building. A very good experience! Will recommend and…read morereturn to this place.

We had a flight of bourbon, cocktails and a couple of charcuterie plates, all of which were…read morefantastic. The owners, two sisters, chatted with us about their story, food, family, and other local businesses. The place is really nice, dark, classy, very sophisticated ... More cosmopolitan than quaint is what we landed on trying to describe it LOL. (Only after sounding like a FIB and fumbling my limited vocabulary, repeatedly, thanks Lynn) I would recommend it for a date, light dinner or just drinks and maybe even an Elvis impersonator if you're lucky... 10/10 I would recommend it to friends and will go again. Side note I found this place due to a recommendation from Lynn at Lunch Creek Winery and that place is also fantastic.

Atmosphere: Really relaxed vibe. Nice indoor and outdoor seating areas. There is a water refill…read morestation by the patio doors. They have an ordering station to place your orders for food/beer. They have a ton of board games to play while you drink or wait for your food. Great place to meet up to wind down. I've been here twice, once for drinks and once for food. Great experiences both times. Service: Friendly and informative. They have a slim team but are incredibly efficient. Food: They pizza is incredible, the crust is untouchable. I ordered the Dirty Martini pizza (they don't have it anymore *cries in salty olive tears*). This pizza is one of a kind. If anyone else had this available in the Fox Valley I would go there every week to get my fix. It's salty, savory, creamy, crunchy and CRAVE-ABLE. We ordered one other pizza on the menu that is a standard offering, The 99 Corvette. This was okay but we both fought over who got more pieces of the Dirty Martini Pizza. I can't wait to come back here for more fun.

Hop Yard has a relaxed, casual atmosphere and seems consciously geared toward the hipster/affluent…read moreworking professional crowd. Their staff are friendly and seem to enjoy themselves. They do not have physical menus or servers to take people's orders; customers scan a QR code to get the online menu and order at the bar area. I can't speak to the craft beer and wine aspect to the restaurant, but they do offer some delicious craft sodas for people looking for nonalcoholic options. Although they have "normal" woodfire pizza choices (traditional pepperoni, cheese, etc.), the highlight is their rotating menu of inventive specialty savory and dessert pizzas. I found their "normal" pizza to be just ok, but the tomato soup pizza (Souper Slice) was incredibly flavorful and unique! It's definitely worth taking the leap of faith for some of their more out-there sounding pizza options. Since they have limited oven space to cook the pizzas, food can take a while to come out if it's busy. Plan ahead and use that time to relax and enjoy their drinks, or come during an off-peak time for less wait.

Food and service is always very good. Have had a problem twice at the bar now during happy hour…read morewhere they charged us full price and had to call it to the attention of the bartender. Also happy hour prices are not good in dining room and feel that's why they rush you to your table to get drinks there. They do not post that their $5.00 off the schnitzel isn't good on PAC nights, Christmas parade night, etc., even though it is on a placard at the table. You don't find out until you get the bill. They should post a sign regarding this that's easy to see. Why even have the special when there are always shows at the PAC?

Good beer and good authentic German food. Service was great and prices compared to other German…read morerestaurants was fair. Must try the schnitzels! Turns into a club atmosphere in the evenings. Great stop for German!

We learned about Indian Crossing Casino about a year ago and knew they offered a smash burger…read more Recently we decided to stop by and check it out. The location does not house a gambling casino. Casino used to refer to a building for dancing, meetings, and entertainment, hence the name. We parked in the lot and headed toward the wooden building with the curved roof. The casino building and some of the nearby buildings reminded me of buildings at Indiana Beach, and I realized these had some history to them as well. They date back to the 1920s, and it's great to see them still in use. Inside, we found a lot of seating, a curtained stage for live music, a bar, and garage doors open to the Chain O'Lakes. The spring-fed lake nearby has beautiful blue green water and was busy with boat traffic on a warm sunny Saturday. We found some seats and the bar and ordered some beers. I noticed they also had cocktails and wine, and some nice glassware to compliment the beverages. We both ordered the Wanna Smash Burger: two patties with American cheese, thick peppery bacon, lettuce, red onion, and their ICC sauce served with kettle potato chips ($18). I didn't really want bacon on my burger, but it turned out that this was some really fine thick bacon, hanging well outside of the boundaries of the bun, and it was delicious. The burger was good as well, the ICC sauce had a bit of sweetness to it, and all of the flavors worked well together. The access to the lake on a beautiful day makes this a great option for food and/or drinks. And they host live music, yoga, and other events well.

The food was very good. I had the Carne asada bowl. My problem was the bill. 4% upcharge to use…read morecredit card. Most places are 3%. So I used cash. Bill was $53.64. Gave $60 and got $6 back without change. From a purely mathematical view point over a week a business could make over $1000. Don't know if I'll ever go back

My husband and I are on a mission this summer, searching for the best Friday Fish Fry near us…read more After 10 Friday meals, Cattails is leading the way. The place is newer and very comfortable with a great bar, if you need to wait a bit for your table. We waited only 10 minutes and we did not mind. At all. A cut WAY above the rest are the Classic Old Fashioneds, served the way they should be -- heavy on your choice of bourbon and very light on the soda. (Definitely NOT Wisconsin Style.) I had a smoked Old Fashioned that was one of the best I've ever had! But the meal got better! A salad bar is not a requirement for a fish fry, but it sure goes a long way. Fresh, tasty, and a great way to start the meal. We both ordered the perch. I had a baked potato side and he had the fries. Best perch we've had -- light on breading, hot and not oily at all. Service was excellent and we decided to have a second Old Fashioned back in the bar for dessert. We'll be back!

We had a group of 4 for Friday, we had tenderloin, ribs, shrimp and perch, all were excellent,…read moregreat potato bar, salad bar and great soup, then to top it off our waitress had made a dessert to die for, sliced pears in a spice cake with a salted caramel drizzle. You can't get that every where. That's why we love this place, the staff and owners are so friendly, a great hometown feel. Also they make great muddled old fashions and if you want something different try a smoked old fashion. You go to Cattails once I know your going go back.