My family moved into this area about two years ago finding new places to eat is always a challenge…read morebecause living in the city theres alot of places you can choose while living in the country its still a great deal of choices just farther drives. We try all kinds of places and like alot of them including smiths. I had a cajon platter for there special of the day and while i lived in Mississippi for 9 months and learned alot about the culture and food down there there not alot of places that make that food right. Smiths did a great job the food was cooked perfect and tasted great. If they topped it off with a side of banana pudding they would have hit all I looked for. We have come to smiths for the views of animals they have hunted over the years to the services done by their staff. This place has stories that everyone is willing to tell you. If you want to unwind and listen to the locals talk this is your place to just sit back and listen to the wonders of Manawa has to offer. Check them out you will be intrigued by what people say

Manawa, Wi. I never got to taste the food. This is how the…read moredining experience for my wife and I proceeded and finished. Upon walking in I was pleased to notice that the large dining room was nearly empty. This was a good sign because I was really hungry and I wanted a steak. What better place to get a steak than a steakhouse, right? A sign at the dining room kiosk directed us to sign in at the bar. Standing at the bar for five to ten minutes revealed that I am invisible to the bartender so we sat down, and I hollered at her as she passed by. She politely "Signed us up" for the dining room. After 15 minutes passed us by sitting at the bar full of locals, including children, I ordered a beer. I requested an IPA, and she managed to "Find One". It wasn't even a Wisconsin beer, which I found surprising, this state boasts a huge variety of amazing brews. We continued sitting at the bar, my wife doesn't drink and nothing was offered as an alternative. We started engaging in conversation with a man seated next to us who pretty much summed up the story of his life and he was 82 years old. At the 40 minute mark I asked the bartender if we had been forgotten. "No", she replied, "You're on the list". At the one hour mark a lady came out to us with a tablet and a pencil and asked us "What do you want"? I said I wanted a steak. "Oh, we're out, how about something else"? "Ok, I'll have a whole rack of ribs"! "Sorry we're out of that too". At that point and hour and ten minutes had past since our entry to this place so I paid for the beer (Why oh why did I give her a 50 cent tip?), and walked out. I proceeded to walk across the street to the Subway where I gorged on a foot long steak sandwich which was prepared in 5 minutes and was delicious, Here is what we could have done differently and may help you if you decide to come here: 1.Order take out. The whole time we were sitting there take out orders were being picked up. 2. Eat at the bar. Nearly everyone sitting at the bar, including the children were eating dinner. This option was never offered to us. I have a house down the street a ways and was hoping for a good meal, I've had some good dinners here in years past. I probably will never know if the latest version of The Manawa Steakhouse has good food because I will never be returning to try.

Great food and ambiance. I look forward to going there again for the great steak and lobster combo…read moreI had. I took home leftovers that were enough for 2 more meals. The staff was friendly and came at exactly the right time to take our drink and food orders. The bartenders made a good cocktail

We went for lunch and had the soup and salad bar. There was a great variety from large pieces of…read morehomemade bread to chocolate pudding that tasted liked it was from a can. It appeared that the soup offering changed each day, during our visit it was a very thick clam chowder. A variety of salad dressings included one I had never heard of, bacon dressing. It was in a similar container to the soup and looked like pickled cabbage but it was actually sweet. We had a great table that over looked the river.

Stopped in with 6 to grab lunch. Gopher burger was So Good. Food all came out at same time, hot…read moreand yummy. Drinks were good and we all tried one of their $2 shots. Fun family lunch.

Dam good fish by the damn in Big Falls Service was…read moreexcellent and friendly atmosphere. Even got to see the famous "Gopher" herself!! We will be back on our next visit to Wisconsin. I've been known to fly to Wisconsin from Oregon for a fish fry

One of the best "Restaurants" in the Valley. The Wednesday Specials make you feel warm and fuzzy,…read morethey are delish. Ribs, Ham and Turkey in one meal. Can't beat that!

My mom took me out for a belated birthday dinner, and it was both of our first times dining at the…read moreRed Ox. We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday and were seated immediately for the two of us, which was lovely. I started with a filthy martini (one part vodka, one part olive juice)... and they nailed it. Exactly what I asked for. My mom ordered a whiskey old fashioned press, which she enjoyed. For appetizers, we ordered the French onion soup, deep-fried mozzarella, and bacon-wrapped scallops. My mom also had the soup of the day, which was a turkey pot pie soup. Everything was very good overall. One small note on the scallops, and this is important for context: I personally have a strong aversion to seafood, and my mom is usually careful not to order seafood around me because even the smell can make me nauseous. However, scallops are usually an exception, as they don't tend to have a strong seafood odor. In this case, there was no unpleasant smell at all, which I appreciated. That said, the scallops themselves appeared under-seared and very pale, and the bacon was undercooked. Not raw, just soft and not crispy. My mom agreed it could have used a few more minutes. A minor miss, but worth mentioning. For my entrée, I ordered the French dip, which came with carrots... and honestly, the carrots deserve their own moment. They were tiny, perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, buttery, and balanced with just the right amount of sweet and salty. I love carrots, and these were exceptional. Highly recommend. My mom ordered a Wednesday special trio, which included barbecue ribs, pineapple glazed ham, and a turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. I'll note that the ham itself was delicious, but the pineapple glaze wasn't quite for me personally, as it leaned a bit too tangy for my taste. That said, the turkey was phenomenal. I had a bite, and it was moist, flavorful, and absolutely something I'll come back for. The mashed potatoes and gravy were excellent. I love stuffing, but this one wasn't my favorite; it tasted slightly sour or underdone to me, though that could simply be a preference thing. I'd still order the turkey dinner again without hesitation. Because it was my birthday, our server Jenny surprised me with a slice of chocolate cake, which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I was very full... but yes, I ate the cake, and it was delicious. We also split a Pink Squirrel for dessert, which was rich, nostalgic, and the perfect way to end the meal. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Jenny was warm, attentive, and paced everything perfectly. Food came out efficiently without overwhelming the table. The hostess was also welcoming and kind. The dining room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The lighting was just right, not too dark. We also arrived at a great time, because shortly after our entrées came out, the restaurant quickly filled up. One small suggestion: the website mentions half-price apps and drink discounts, but it isn't clear that those specials are bar-area only. Not a huge issue for us, but clearer wording online would help manage expectations, especially for guests who can't sit at high bar seating. Overall, this was a really special dinner, especially after years of hearing about the Red Ox and never going. More positives than negatives by far. Final rating: 8.5 / 10 We'll absolutely be back... especially for the turkey dinner and those carrots.

Fabulous Salmon - fabulous pan seared prime rib- beyond fabulous cream puff (thank you Jodie)!!…read moreJodie was a wonderful server and an excellent pastry chef. There is not one thing I would change about our visit except to not sit in front of the door-I got a little chilly. Everything else was perfection!

Food was very good. Had scallops appetizers and it was 4 of them and they were fantastic…read more The biscuit they bring out are bomb as well. Service was fast and waitress was very good. Would come back.

Both our meals were done perfect. Both had salads and one had baby red potatoes and one was baked…read more Salads were fresh. Meat cooked like we asked Restaurant was clean and friendly. We had Kelsey for our waitress and was a breath of fresh air after our long day. We both had liver and onions with bacon. Liver was very tender and tasty. We saw a serving of the lasagna and it looked like a whole meal for 3 !!!

Absolutely delicious food. Nice and big, clean atmosphere. My husband had the Silver Dollar…read morePancakes, sausage patties & scrambled eggs. So much we brought half the pancakes home. Very nice waitress very sweet and efficient. The Menus two, so many choices. Hats off to the Chefs, Such a ‍Beautiful presentation of the foods. Thank You and definitely will stop in again. From Necedah

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.

We visited The Rivers Bar & Supper Club early on a Saturday evening for dinner. We had a group of…read moreabout 10 people, and they were easily able to accommodate our group; we were seated right away. We had a pleasant dining experience with good food and good drinks in a classic Wisconsin supper club environment. There was only one gentleman working it seemed (other than whoever was in the kitchen), and he served both a few patrons at the bar as well as waited on our table. We were the only party in the restaurant at the time, but I still found this impressive. The menu was standard supper club fare. Everyone in our group ordered the prime rib (except me), which came with a solid soup and salad bar. We shared an appetizer sampler that included some good mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers. I opted for the walleye sandwich. Although plain in presentation, it was delicious and a large portion. I went with the house-made fries which were thin and crispy instead of the frozen crinkle cut (someone in our group who tried both said they preferred the house-made). My significant other chose the hash browns with his prime rib - we both agreed these were delicious. I tried a few bites of the prime rib as well, and I thought it was good. All-in-all, we had a good experience at The Rivers. The service was great, the atmosphere was traditional, and the food was good. The food was a little on the pricey side ($20/plate), but the portions were definitely large. The drinks were inexpensive; they had an old fashioned special going that night of $3.50/drink. I don't normally order cocktails but being in a supper club it seemed like the thing to do, so I went with a brandy old fashioned sweet with olives. I was pretty satisfied with it! I would recommend checking it out for dinner and drinks.

Wonderful nostalgic restaurant and bar, with great food and drinks. Plentiful portions and great…read morefriendly service. Steaks were top notch and cooked to perfection. Home made fries perfect too!!

If you like supper clubs, this place is for you. Great little bar, your stereotypical supper club…read moredining room, and excellent food. Had an excellent old fashioned, great French onion soup, broasted chicken and amazing fish. Service was top notch, we'll definitely be back the next time we're up north! Sorry for the poor quality pictures, it was kind of dark in the restaurant. Oh, almost forgot - one complaint: no ice cream drinks ..... bummer! :(

Stop in! Bar area is nice and so is the dining area Staff…read moreall are friendly and attentive! We ordered deep pan pizza - expect to wait an hour for it and def worth the wait! Yummy! We will be back!

This place makes a delightful smokefish that I've had as a holiday treat. Oily fishy…read moregoodness--eaten cold or at room temperature! I've heard they used to have a good fish fry (and perhaps indeed still do) but have not tried it myself.