For what 'Valley Fish and Cheese' is, it deserves the five stars that I gave it. The owners…read moreactually send their own 'Valley Fish and Cheese' boats out onto the Mississippi River to fish - so you can imagine how fresh their freshwater fish is, and how pure and clean of any additives their smoked fish is. 'Valley Fish and Cheese' is situated at a point in the Mississippi that has a large permanent island called St. Feriole Island, or "Island #172" (which is at least semi-permanent when looking at it in geological-time terms, because the river is always shifting). There are three launch docks for 16' long roofless aluminum motorboats, so they do a lot of river fishing, mostly with nets, like in the 'Old Country'. The most common edible fish from the river are Bass, Perch, Bluegill, Buffalo Fish, Crappie, Catfish, and Biting-Turtles, as well ancient fish such as Paddlefish, Lake Sturgeon and Shovelnose Sturgeon. A typical morning's haul yields around 30 to 60 fish. I guess that's why the top selling items at 'Valley Fish and Cheese' are Smoked Whitefish, Bass, Perch, & Sturgeon (with it's dense yellow meat), with all of them being delicious (and believe me, I've tried almost everything). Also, the fish are expertly filleted into steaks (washing off the blood & slime), leaving plenty of fresh clean flesh on the frames to sell for stock (which I bought and used to make a delicious American style Bouillabaisse, as well as an extra two gallons of plain fish-broth, which I froze in 8 one pint freezer bags for... whatever). Some fillets are salted, peppered, and grilled over charcoal to sell in sandwiches or alone. Other steaks are put into a rotating smoker heated with smoldering wood covered in brown sugar. Some smokers have stationary cooking shelves, while others are more like ovens with many slow-moving rotating shelves. The remaining bits & trimmings are grilled or smoked to create snacky-bite tenders, great for kids (but I liked them too, especially when I got them in a bag for the car). They also Brush-on Marinades and later-added spice rubs, which are all also key to the flavor. From Teriyaki to Old Bay, and from Cajun to plain Salt-Pepper & Lemon, the extra added flavors transforms each piece of every different type of fish species, with their variety of textures and density, whether grilled or smoke, into a different delicious experience with each and every combination. I cannot praise this place highly enough. NOTE: 'Valley Fish and Cheese' offers homemade Candy, as well as numerous other fresh, smoked, cured, and pickled products including - Live Turtles for Meat (Turtle Soup with Sherry is delicious), Turtle Jerky, Catfish-Bologna, Alligator Jerky, various homemade exotic rare Deli Meats (like smoked Coon Paws), and of course, lots of Cheeses, including Wisconsin's Famous Cheese Curds. All that I can say is "YUM"!

Stopped in there Sunday on the way to Gays Mills for apples. They had some smoked perch right out…read moreof the smoker...It is fantastic. Also got some alligator jerky that is great. This place is a "Must Stop" when in the area. You just can't believe all the great items they have for sale. Worth the 2 hour trip to the area just to stop here..

Stopped in as we were walking down Main Street. So happy we did! Husband's iced coffee was…read moredelicious. The lady recommended a spritzer. I decided on the pixie spritzer, so fruity and refreshing. Wide variety of premade food, seasonings and marinades. Very welcoming atmosphere, highly recommend stopping in.

Great spot to check out while in the McGregor area. There are lots of goodies to take home or grab…read morea drink or snack (grab and go sandwiches as well) while out on your adventures. I was interested in trying their boba milk tea drinks. It was around noon and I already had my fill of coffee so I opted for a fruity option - kiwi popping boba and mango jellies in almond milk. It was delicious. I'll have to remember for my next fruity drink that the jellies are preferable over popping bobas :) I love the traditional tapioca boba though with my normal milk tea. So many options for drinks though! The spritzers are popular right now and they have that option as well. Service was good.

I love everything about this place. Great food at a fair price. The owner is awesome and friendly…read more We live 3 hours away but camp at bagley once a year and make a point to shop here every year while in the area. 5 Stars

I love this place Best sausage ever…read moreGreat steaks, chops, chicken, bacon etc We go at least once a week Everything I buy I enjoy Friendly service

Ritter's does have a big selection of fish. The frozen seafood is comparable to large supermarkets…read moreand the smoked fish salty. I tried the jerky and the first bites was salty to the point I could only eat 1/2 of the strip. I bought the sturgeon and that being a thicker piece flavor was good but still on the salty side. I tried a piece of the carp and again the thicker parts was good but again salty to the point of not able to eat the rest with my guests. I also tried the pickled fish. It was good but after the second piece it was a strong vinegar flavor and could use more sugar with the pickling spices. In review they need to back off the salt and try to cure the fish and complement the flavor of smoke. Way to salty for good smoked fish!

Great selection of fresh, smoked, and frozen fish! Awesome variety of frozen seafood. Prices are…read morevery competitive! Jeff and Sue are always nice to talk to :) the fish jerky is to die for!

If you're anywhere near Prairie du Chien, Pete's Hamburger Stand is worth the stop. It isn't a…read moregourmet burger loaded with toppings--it's the complete opposite. The menu is simple, the burgers are unique, and the history is part of the experience. The onion-poached burgers are juicy, packed with flavor, and somehow the simplicity is what makes them so memorable. The sweet, soft bun and perfectly cooked onions just work. You may have to wait in line, but that's part of the charm of a place that's been doing things the same way for over a century. If you're expecting fries, cheese, or endless customization, this probably isn't your place. But if you appreciate local legends, nostalgic roadside food, and burgers with a story, Pete's absolutely delivers. I've been going here since I was a kid. It was my grandfathers fave.

Let me start of by saying this is a try. The burger is a hand patti thick burger cooked in onions…read moreand onion water. The burger has a natural flavor not over flavored and the onions are sweet. Give it a try while in PDC.

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!