Met up with a friend for a good Wisconsin Sunday brunch. The 501 is a long time local establishment…read moregoing through a few owners over the decades. It was a quiet morning there and we were hopeful that would mean a great breakfast. The staff was super friendly and quick but the food really lacked. I had the classic-just a basic 2 eggs, bacon, hash browns and an English muffin. I ordered the eggs medium and they were so hard. The muffin was cold and the hash browns were greasy old and inedible. I think this place does deserve a stop-even of its just for drinks. It's an iconic locale and great history.

Plesant atmosphere, if a bit busy! Very good food and service. Our group of seven was served in…read morea reasonable time frame.

I would give this place a solid 2.5 stars…read more I really liked the inside, it was remodeled about 10 years ago and still looks nice and fits into Hudson well. Went here for our anniversary, it took a solid 25 minutes to order just drinks and we had a reservation. Recommend skipping the artichoke dip. It was less than mediocre and only had enough bread for about half of it. (5 super thin pieces of tiny baguette). We both ordered steaks. They were cooked perfectly to our liking, the loaded baked potato was huge. I got the au gratin potatoes, I thought they were good, but would have been excellent if they took the time to slice the potatoes instead of leaving in huge chunks. It just seemed lazy to me. Both plates were completed with about 4 green beans. The weirdest part; the "house salad". It was chopped lettuce with tomato black olive and bacon, tossed in French and ranch. It was so saturated with dressing, it reminded me of something my stinker roommate made in college during his munching sessions. Very weird... and out of place. We then waited 30 minutes for the waitress to come back for us to pay our bill. I know staffing is tough these days, but everything was very slow and the waitstaff looked stressed. Consensus: steaks good, food mediocre, drinks ok.

First off food was delicous and this place could easily be a goto for burgers and fries. The bad…read more Atmosphere sucked for lack of a better word. All servers looked as if they were not happy to be there. Our bartender was a little to laid back. No intro no offer of specials just kind of here is your menus. We heard more employees being bossed around and bickering in the hour we were there. Knowing the history of restaurants at that location you would think the owners would make it a fun happy atmosphere. We would of gladly made that our last stop for the night. But it was a lil too depressing to have a night out there. Once our meal was done we dipped for other bars downtown.

@black_rooster_hudson you DID THAT…read more The pork chop with Parmesan smashed potatoes on top of aoli was FANTASTIC. The pork chop was tender, juicy and flavorful while the potatoes were extra crispy. The lamb on a bed of peas with bits of crunchy chick peas on top of tzatziki was also amazing (I don't think it can outshine the pork chop) the lamb was a hearty serving of tender deliciousness as well. Ended things with the brown butter cake drizzled in salted caramel topped with mousse and pumpkin seeds - also fabulous. Our service was excellent - she was fun, friendly and gave us great recommendations. Very moody vibes in the evening which I love, it's perfectly small and cozy here.

I had my first visit to this gem last night. Entering down the stairs to an alluring room with a…read morenice bar and tables. Step up several stairs you find the dining room with comfortable tables and roomy booths . Oh but all that paled to the incredible food Chef Rick/ owner prepares for his guests. Nicole, wife of Rick is everywhere.. .. being an ambassador , running food... whatever is needed. Our server, also a Nicole is fun, gives superior service and a tremendous asset to this restaurant . Hudson, Wisconsin is a fun place to visit ... make the trip and then dine .. lunch or dinner to their fabulous gem. YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY!

we had the lobster fra diavlo on date night. very, very…read moregood. generous portion of lobster , tomato chili over homemade pasta. delicious

This is an old post office, very cold…read more At 8:45 am we were the second people in the restaurant on a Saturday. FYI this place is chilly in the morning! Boyfriend had coffee and I ordered Cappuccino with carmel flavoring. We ordered the breakfast flatbread, a side of French toast, and the post breakfast. I'm glad I got a side of French toast. It was delicious but three pieces for me would have been overwhelming. The breakfast flatbread was delicious! With a nice crust! Boyfriend loves his breakfast and eat it all up. He was very happy with this place and said it rates high in his list for breakfast spots! Plus! It's in the cute little town of Hudson which has a bunch of little shops around!! There's a parking lot in the back so you don't have to pay for parking on the street.

Decided to take a day trip to Wisconsin and stopped by Pier 500. What a great little spot in…read moreHudson! The fried cheese curds were my favorite and worth a trip on their own. I also tried the beer cheese soup, walleye sandwich and the rotisserie chicken sandwich. All great options. The beer cheese soup had pieces of popcorn in it. I've never had beer cheese soup so don't know if that's normal but I like the texture it gave to the soup. As for the sandwiches, I can see why they're both popular options! Great flavor! I was stuffed by pushed myself to finish because the food was just that good! My partner and I had no issues with service however the people next to us ended up leaving when their server forgot to put in their order. Mistakes happen and I wouldn't hold that against them. Great food overall!

I came here for a business meeting. The cheese curds were some of the best I've had as an…read moreappetizer. For the main course, I was in the mood for prime rib. It was a generous portion even for the queen cut. I requested medium rare and that was exactly how it came out. I appreciated the cup of au jus and horseradish on the side as i'm a big dipper. Waitress was awesome. Almost forgot... Loved their brandy old fashion.

I've been fortunate and privileged enough to travel throughout the Western world, both for work and…read moreleisure, and I've been a "cook" since I was 12 and a winemaker. Before going into detail about the menu and service, I want to emphasize that I was disappointed by the restaurant's ambiance. I expected a more French setting, to do justice to its name, Manger. The walls were bare, the seats uncomfortable, and the chairs looked like church pews. I expected more French decor--at the very least, chairs in that style. Even a little French music, which is so lovely and romantic. The croquettes were delicious. I ordered the French fries and was disappointed--they were mushy and tasteless. The aioli was a nice touch, but the ketchup sauce was completely out of place. What I thought was very well prepared was the Trout Veronique. The flavor of the sauce and the clams was absolutely fantastic. As a connoisseur, I have to commend the selection of excellent French wines. It really bothers me when I go to restaurants that claim to be Italian or French but only have California wines. I have nothing against California, but as connoisseurs, we know there are many more options around the globe. I was amazed by the variety of spirits and the house-made cocktails at this place. The Old Fashioned, prepared by Erin, was absolutely delicious. Whenever I go to a restaurant that serves Crème Brûlée, I try it. I have my own Swiss recipe, and I've been disappointed before. That wasn't the case here. The dessert was prepared with the utmost delicacy and had a perfectly smooth texture. The caramel was executed with the precision of a great chef. The service is very professional, and you feel welcomed by their sincere hospitality. Erin is a true professional. See you next time.

We celebrated an early Valentine's Day with dinner at Manger Restaurant and Wine Bar in Bayport and…read moreoverall were very pleased. I loved the decor and it provided an upscale vibe in its small space. All the food was amazing which you can see photos of below, except for 1 dish, the Capunti Nero which was too salty in our opinions. There was also a great cocktail selection as well as a vast wine list. Besides the one dish of 4 that we didn't particularly love, the only other critique is that their menu online is not up to date so I would recommend if you go to make sure you check their Facebook page as they appear to post their current menu there.

Good food, good service, the vibe was on point, and the duck bacon wontons were great :)read more

Amazing rooftop in the heart of downtown Hudson. Went there for some appetizers and drinks on a…read morelate Sunday afternoon. The service was great. They have ton of tvs on the rooftop to watch sports, etc. They also have huge see through panels to protect you from the elements. Weather can change in an instance. Food: We ordered the Gouda chicken nachos with guac. It was decadent. So delish. Highly recommend. We also had jalapenos on the side so those that love them can enjoy them. Also ordered a size of fries which were okay. Drinks: I ordered a mason jar cocktail of the pina colada (not blended). I don't remember seeing the cost on the menu for their cocktails and didn't realize it was going to be in a Large mason jar. I thought it would be in a smaller sized one. Anyways it was fine and tasted good but $25 for a cocktail was steep but it was also like having 2 cocktails. Look forward to coming back and trying an entree.

Mariah our server was awesome!…read more I enjoyed the Barker Colorado drink made with their tap root beer 1919. I had a cup of chili which I enjoyed during the cold weather for lunch.

Warm and cozy. Tyson Burger was pretty good. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. Fries were ok. Too thick…read morefor me. They get a 6 out of 10. Waitress gets a 10 out of 10.

Great service, delicious food. I'll be going back for sure. The place was clean and very nice and…read moreclean

A must do in Hudson! Great vibe, friendly service and a…read moreunique and tasty menu! Hudson really has some nice spots. I've never seen Monk Fish on the menu before. Great beers and cocktails, too! Great patio!!

I was plesantly surprised by the food at Agave Kitchen in downtown Hudson!…read more I visited on a Thursday for lunch and the restaurant was pretty empty. There was a group of 4 of us so we were able to sit wherever we'd like to. Our server was very friendly, prompt, and helpful with our menu questions. We ordered a smattering of items but the most notable; table fries, cowboy corn bites, and the legendary nachos. All other items we ordered (chicken and shrimp tacos and a burger) were all good, just not as notable as the others. Regarding portions, they are HUGE! We should have shared entrees but took home leftovers instead. Overall, I'd recommend trying Agave Kitchen and I look forward to visiting again to try more menu items!

Agave kitchen is a decent place for a small group to eat lunch or dinner. Kind of a bar feel with…read morelimited space. There are a lot of food choices but limited proteins available. If not fish or shrimp it's shredded meats unless you order an up-charge item. The chips taste really fresh and crunchy with a non-grease taste. A little salt and they were perfect. The queso and salsa are all really good alone, but we mixed ours and it was even better. The shrimp tacos had a little too much of the bacon because it really over powered the shrimp. Once I pulled off some bacon the tacos had a really good flavor and kick. The fish tacos have a fried fillet that tasted really good but needed a little salt. The filling and sauces on the fish tacos were really tasty. I would buy bottles of that green guacamole sauce. Our favorite item of the meal was the chorizo egg rolls. These have a really nice crunchy exterior and a cheesy spicy interior. The chorizo mixed with the cheesy center was so good. I doubt you'll be disappointed if you order these and share them with the table. The service would be my only area of suggested improvement of this establishment. The sign up front says "Please wait to be seated" but then once bartender saw us she told us to "just find a seat and someone will bring menus shortly". Nobody came to our table for 5-6 minutes. The rest of the service wasn't much better. Lot of waiting for help or acknowledgment. Once we were done eating we had to search out our waitress to get our check. We would return to try other items, but maybe be more demanding of service.