I have to first say that It makes me kind of sad to have to write this review because the first visit I had to the Route 20 Outhouse was very pleasant. I was there about two weeks ago for a UW-Parkside band showcase. The venue itself is wonderful and beautifully built. During my first visit I ordered a cheeseburger while I enjoyed the bands that were playing. Yesterday, I heard they were showing The Walking Dead on their big screen (which I was happy to find was a giant projection screen over their stage). My sister and I are huge Walking Dead fans and brought our friend with us to watch it on the big screen. My sister and I had waited to eat dinner so we could enjoy something off the menu there. We were seated on the main floor and took a look over the menu. As I said before I had a pretty good burger the last time but I decided that I should try something else this time around. On their menu advertised as one of their #1 dishes, famous even as described by them, was a BBQ pulled pork sandwich. For about 8 bucks I decided it sounded pretty appetizing. When I received my sandwich however it looked more like the shredded pork one would get from subway or a high-school cafeteria. Despite that, and the fact that it was very little meat and mostly bread I decided to try it anyway hoping to be pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately I really wasn't. I only took two bites and decided that I wasn't very satisfied at all, especially for 8 bucks. When our waitress returned, I told her that I hated to be a bother but I just really did not like my sandwich and I was hoping to exchange for a burger as I really liked their burgers. She didn't know what to do but ask her manager, which was fine of course. She returned shortly, my sandwich in hand and informed me that her manager said that they can't just "comp." me it unless I had gotten something that I didn't order, and then proceeded to tell me that the manager couldn't believe that I didn't like it because it was one of their number 1 dishes and "a lot of people like it." I kind of couldn't believe it, that because supposedly so many people liked the dish that somehow I was just 100% wrong or something because I didn't enjoy it. I told her that whether many people liked it or not I didn't want it nor was I going to eat it. She told me that she couldn't do anything about it. Our waitress then started apologizing profusely and kept offering to go "halfway" on burger with me or I could order something else. At this point I couldn't believe that she was put in such a position where she felt like she had to personally pay for a customer's meal and I told her just that. At this point I respectfully declined ordering anything else because why should I pay for two meals when I would only be eating one? She left the dish with me as I told her I may as well eat the fries. Later on my brother in-law came to join us and seeing as I was going to be paying for a sandwich I wouldn't eat I offered it to him who was hungry enough to eat anything at this point. On top of all of this my friend who was with me ordered fried cheese curds that were lukewarm in the middle at best. It kind of seemed pointless to notify management about it because they likely would do nothing because well she had ordered it didn't she? My brother-in-law was still hungry and thought about ordering something but we told him honestly why bother with such a bad experience that we had. We left promptly after the show and went somewhere else to eat. Again I find it really unfortunate this visit left such a bad taste in my mouth (perhaps literally) because I enjoyed my visit before this one. Needless to say however we likely will not be back every week for The Walking Dead or perhaps anything else. But I suppose that was worth the $8+ to whatever manager was working there that night. read more

Last time I was there they rocked. Came today to find out there closed down.. Nooo say it ain't soo.

Devina is a fabulously awesome server! We always feel lucky when she serves us. Food is great. Service wonderful. We will be back!

Good. I had to wait a few minutes before being seated, the atmosphere was nice. I'm sure it is super fun when there is a band playing. I had the steak salad which was delicious and fried pickles which were okay (not the best I've ever had, but I would order them again). Route 20 was recommended to me by the front desk employee at the Holiday Inn Express. I say keep making the recommendation. read more

I have been here several times to see live music. It is a really nice venue to see a band. They have a lot of beers on tap and you can order good pizza during a show. read more

Ordered the Chef's Lunch special today as a carryout. Chicken Parm sandwich & fries. It was great! Well seasoned, and still hot when I got back to work!!! Great food read more

Trying different places on the way home from the lake. We won't be returning. Burgers offered in 1/3, 1/2, and 3/4 lb. but only one size bun? The burger was lost. Server didn't know the levels of done-ness. Either did the kitchen. Medium and medium rare were identical. Kitchen forgot my tomato and pickles-server never brought the hot sauce I asked for and never came back to check on us to get things straight. Wasn't like the place was super busy either. This place goes to the bottom of our list. read more

Went to see a show last night. Tickets on line were $20 plus a $4 service fee. I opted to buy my ticket at the door and save the $4. When I got there they charged $25. I told them that it said $20 on the website. They said no, it's more at the door. I told them that was deceptive because nowhere does it state that on their website. Then I was told that it's $25 and that's that. When my friends and I went to the bar to get drinks I was the last to order. When the bartender came back with my change she informed me that she was sorry but the price had just gone up $1.50 for the show. My friends paid $8 for the same drink that I, 30 seconds later had to pay $9.50 for. I should have been told before she took my money! They have a sign on the wall that says "we care about your whole experience" HA. read more

Well tried the Route 20 again after telling ourselves never again. After 4 times of the worst bar service we have ever had, I need to write this review for the owners. Saturday night was no different than the last four visits. Customers can't get drinks because bartenders aren't even behind the bar. Each visit, people sitting next to us complained about service and left without leaving any tip at all. This week after not being able to get a second drink we left w/o leaving a tip. 8:30 pm, one of the nicest places around only had 6 people inside...what does that say? We have never got a "hello", thank you, or goodbye, from any bartender, on any visit. Send in a friend as a mole and see what we have experienced. read more

Great food. Fried greenbeabs are awesome. Friday fish fry is excellent. Full Service bar and weekly and weekend entertainment.

Nice venue for live music. I have been there several times before to hear various bands perform, and were I writing this review then, it would have been four stars. However, I was there again recently, and was very disappointed. The bartender insisted I have a number designated for my tab, and written on my wrist. Initially I was a bit surprised, but then thought maybe that was needed if the bar fills up and the music becomes so loud that it would be difficult for her to hear my name. But it didn't. The second and third times I went to the bar, I asked if I could just give her my name, but she insisted I couldn't, and needed my "number." I think this is either poor bartending (if she is too lazy to remember the patron's face or name), or poor management (if the register is setup this way). No customer wants to be a number. People have names, and they expect bartenders to be attentive and personable. Poor service for an otherwise good venue. read more

I drove down here from downtown Milwaukee on a Thursday night just to check out Tracii Guns' new band, the League of Gentlemen. What a fantastic place to see a live band! The place is new and still in the middle of being remodeled, but it's a big, spacious, clean space with a nice (but unfinished) stage at one end and a fantastic, crystal clear PA system hanging above. There's also a mezzanine/balcony that gives a great view of the stage from just about any position. I was just there for the show so I didn't order food, but the cover was reasonable and the beers were cheap. They even gave out BOGO coupons for beers at the door. Surprisingly, the place was really slow, especially considering the guitar god gracing the stage. I counted 20 people in the place. There was a Packers game that night, and people from Wisconsin apparently do not leave the house when the Packers are playing (unless they have tickets to the game). If you're looking for a good room to check out some live rock music in this area, I can't imagine a venue better than this. read more

My friends and I went to Route 20 Outhouse Saturday night. It was the most horrible experience ever. We paid for a tab that included food that we did not receive. I politely asked this guy sitting alone at the bar to sit with my friends. He said No Thank you. I immediately went back to my seat. Then security comes over to me because Mike at the bar said I was scamming him for drinks. I told security I was not and I have my own money and I was being polite. After paying $8 cover I was not allowed back in the bar. I have never been in trouble with the security ever in my life. After I complained to the band and band crew outside, security had to talk to me again. Now, he said it was OK for me to come back in the bar. I told him we would never come back again. I understand that security has to due their job, but harassing customers who aren't doing anything wrong is incredibly stupid. The drinks are overpriced, security treats you like you are a criminal. I was at Route 20 once before and found the drink prices too high and the crowd is not friendly. I have complained to a manager and she listened very politely. But, in retrospect, they need to train their staff to look out for customers that are truly trouble makers. read more