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    The Old Rock

    3.4 (27 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    THE OLD ROCK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for dancing

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    Fish chicken steak bites
    Larry R.

    We had chicken, deep, fried fish, and steak bites. Absolutely amazing and I am very hard to please when it comes to my fish. The German potato salad will knock your socks off.

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    Dianne J.

    The staff was great inside. There is an outdoor bar on the multi level deck and multiple picnic tables on the lawn. There is also a decent looking volleyball court. They will be hosting bands throughout the summer season. Pacific Coast Highway was on stage while we were there. This may be a popular biker hangout, we weren't sure if it is or if the band drew the large biker crowd. However, everyone appeared to be having a good time and no one seemed out of control. I had a hard time trying to get either bartenders attention outside so I ended up going inside for a beer. This was probably my biggest disappointment of the afternoon. The appetizer we ordered was good and filling. They don't skimp on the toppings!

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    Erin P.

    My husband and I have been dying to try this place. We always drive past on our trips to/from Minnesota and it seems like such a fun countryside bar. We were excited to finally stop on Friday as we headed to Madison. I figured this would be the perfect place for a fish fry and old fashioned. We were not greeted when we sat down as the bartender was busy talking down the bar. I think this is par for the course with bars frequented by locals, so jo big deal. I ordered my drink and got a nod rather than a smile or response. The old fashioned was nothing special but they do muddle fruit on the bottom, which is always nice. It tasted weak, like a cinnamon sour with orange. My husband got a beer from a selection. The place was smaller than I expected and I'm wondering if there is another area? The building looks big and when we'd pass in the summer, the lot was always full. They have a nice bar area and dining room. We ordered a three piece fish fry to split because we had stopped elsewhere for an appetizer. After thirty minutes we became frustrated and asked if the meal was on its way. We were informed it would be another ten minutes. The place did not seem busy enough for a forty minute wait on fish and potato pancakes. We got the feeling our order wasn't entered. We asked that it be canceled because we were worried about being late for our show. I'm disappointed that I didn't get to try the fish and potato pancakes. Hopefully I can convince my husband to try them again next time we're in the area!

    Pizza and curds
    Amber S.

    I was craving pizza tonight. Our favorite 2 places are currently closed down and the other few places we tried had a very long wait time. After a suggestion from a friend we decided to try out The Old Rock. Called at 6 and was told to pick up at 645. That wait time we could handle! And it was ready on time which is a plus! I usually prefer my pizza to have a thick crust but this still hit the spot. It was a little weird to have fries on a pizza but it tasted so good. The cheese curds were really good too. Definitely pleased with our meal!

    12 pieces!  Almost a whole pickle LMAO

    Really nice place, but don't waste your money on the food! $9 for pickle chips and they literally count out 12 pieces, which is almost a whole pickle. The pretzel is about a 1/4 the size of other places for $13. Rip off!

    The bar is nice and clean. This place is not much of a restaurant but a pub. Cute country pub that serves burgers.

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    Super busy in a Thursday, crackerjack staff, bomb @ss burgers no joke! Tasty chips and good beer selection.

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    Great food if you don't mind waiting for-fucking-ever for it. They don't tend to the people in the back of the restaurant.

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    We searched for the best burger in Columbus, Wisconsin, for lunch and ended up in at MP's Town Tap…read more We were venturing to Columbus because my favorite place, Olive and Herb, moved to Columbus from Sun Prairie, and I needed to stock up on my vintage aged balsamic vinegar. We were greeted with a bunch of happiness. The people running the bar at the time we arrived, were so welcoming and hilarious. I love the cook's sense of humor, as well as anyone else that showed up after we arrived into this establishment. It definitely had a hometown feel vibe. My husband ordered the Ultimate Bloody Mary. It was ultimate, with a grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, onion rings, pearled onions, shrimp, olives, banana pepper, olives, sausage and cheese. That was huge, and a meal within itself. I just ordered a regular Bloody Mary. I knew we were there to have a hamburger. I have to say, that it was a food in a glass, so I did partake in half of the grilled cheese. We ordered our single burgers after a while, but forgot to mention how we wanted them cooked. We like them medium rare, but they turned out just below that and good. My husband estimated them at a half pound burger. It looks like an unassuming burger, and nothing fancy, but a decent, bar burger. We would have ordered extras, such as fries, etc., but that Bloody Mary extras filled us up. We will go back and visit this establishment, if we wander into Columbus, Wisconsin again. It's a nice friendly place to have a decent priced meal. I would give the staff a five star review.

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