Love this place! Great vibe very good selection and awesome owner. He has an amazing easter sale…read moregreat wines for 8 to 12 dollars per bottle for every day and also has some wonderful special occasion wines too. Truly unique store with something for everyone.

A quirky and difficult to find location that epitomizes Wisconsin. Is it a bar? Is it a liquor…read morestore? I have no clue but fell in love with the place anyway.

My fiancé and I had high hopes for "Mondo! on the River" based on the glowing reviews, but after…read moretwo visits--one of which ended with us walking out--we sadly won't be returning. From both experiences, it felt like the restaurant is run by a team with limited customer service experience. It wasn't a staffing issue; there were at least six employees on the floor each time. The problem was attentiveness and follow-through. On our first visit with family, we ordered drinks and food. The "Vegetable Situation," "Mushroom Linguine," and "Meat Parade" pizza were all genuinely good. The cheese flight, however, was underwhelming--especially for a wine bar--and lacked thoughtful presentation. Service was slow and disjointed, but we chalked it up to a possible off night and decided to give it another chance. Unfortunately, our second visit confirmed our concerns. We sat at the bar hoping for quicker service. After ordering our first drink, we were left unattended for an extended period. The bartender disappeared, and we eventually saw them chatting casually with a guest in the wine shop. That was our cue to leave. We really wanted to love this place. The food has potential, but the lack of hospitality and consistency makes it hard to recommend.

Views are good, staff is friendly and helpful with selections. Food is reasonably priced and tasty.read more

Commodore Club is a newer establishment in the downtown Appleton area. There are not many cocktail…read morelounges in Appleton and Commodores is one of the firsts to fill that gap. It's trendy with a more upscale vibe vs other comparable places like Cleo's and Deja Vu. The drinks are carefully curated with thought behind each one's concept. The bartenders are knowledgeable and service is typically fast. This has quickly turned into our go to spot for a drink or two when in town.

The food was creative and absolutely amazing! Our party of 6 voted the beer cheese soup their…read morefavorite with the brussels sprout salad a close second. Our server was very friendly and with such a small space, it was easy to get her attention. The location is very low-key, but fun! Reservations are an absolute must, because even the small counter is booked. I wouldn't plan to get full as you would for dinner, but the idea of some great nibbles, drinks and a fun place to catch up with friends is unique. And they have done it very, very well!

Marvol has an ambitious name and ambitious goal...and like its sister restaurant (the eponymous…read moreEllinor), a paradoxically unassuming location. And like Ellinor, many may double check their Google maps as they get nearer to the restaurant, wondering if they're in the wrong place. Unlike Ellinor, Marvol lives in a small, obscure corner of Appleton - it's not in an established neighborhood full of progressive diners with progressive views and progressive palates. And I love them for it. Sure, it may have just been a business decision to minimize overhead, but it says something bigger. It's an Appleton restaurant - everyone is welcome. True to the owners' approach to dining, Marvol's seating is more than cosy. It's intimate. You have to be okay with getting close to a stranger for the journey. Marvol's food doesn't disappoint. More important than the storybook plating and the flare, the food screams of excellent sourcing. Marvol's trout belly and roe, Kendall's greens, Wisconsin sweet corn and crab. Every ingredient can stand on its own - but they're so much better together. Whereas Ellinor caters to the many with mainstays and midwestern must-haves (red meat, burger, pizza with pork in it), Marvol feels like a small test kitchen full of new ideas. Some will land, others won't, but it's all part of the experience. It kind of feels like Chef Adam is inviting us into his brainstorm, where he jots down his ideas for the week on a notebook - and that's the menu. Though I had my favorites, I don't think going through them would help you. Because Marvol has probably moved on. All I can say is, you can trust Adam. Note: A huge selling point of Marvol is their drinks. I did not try any, as I don't drink alcohol. There is no official NA cocktail menu.

Atmosphere: Located in a strip mall. It has an outside patio for summer months. Ample parking and…read morethe bathrooms were clean. You can bring in Stuc's pizza from next door. Food: They have a charcuterie board option if you would like a snack with your cocktail. Service: The staff was friendly, one of the girls was new and didn't know how to make my cocktail but the other bartender was able to help her. Drinks: Delicious and on par with other cocktail prices in the area. Nice little spot to unwind and spend some time catching up with friends. Can't wait to come back.

Incredible service, wonderful wine recommendations and the Charcuterie boards that you custom are…read morekiller! MUST visit when in Appleton

Not bad but nothing exciting. Odd cheese curds. Decent but not incredible walleye sandwiches. Too…read moremuch bread - if you want a big roll, get some Leisenheimers. I'd go back but I'm not dreaming of it. Really good service!

I went to Pullmans with a group of six people at noon. We were greeted and seated in a friendly…read moremanner. They were well prepared for our group. Everyone had something different, and all enjoyed their food. I had a portobello mushroom sandwich and would definitely have it again. I like the ambiance too. A very pleasant dining experience.

Owner(and bartender) - 5/5 Drinks - 5/5…read morePopcorn - 6/5 (kettle corn) This place is great, comfortable, and has a terrific atmosphere. The owner is so sweet and works very hard! Terrific place every time I've attended.

Came here for the first time and felt like a regular! Michelle is a force of nature. She not only…read morecreates amazing cocktails, wonderful popcorn and the best blue cheese stuffed olives you'll ever taste, but also creates an environment that is warm, welcoming and friendly. Every drink our group had was outstanding and if we needed another one, it just seemed to magically appear. This is the standard by which all cocktail bars should be managed.

I've eaten here a few times over the years. My takeaway is the place is consistently good. I stop…read moreshort of great, because there is room for improvement; however, being consistently good fills tables. Overall, slightly nicer than a family restaurant but not pretentious in any regard. High ceilings, kind of noisy environment, but not so loud you can't chat with your table mates. A full bar and a menu where everyone should be able to find something to their liking. On my last visit, I had their ribs. Gotta say they were pretty good. Large portion served with a creamy coleslaw and bowl of Mac & Cheese. I prefer a moist Mac & Cheese and found this to be pretty dry. My dining partner had the bistro melt with a chicken breast. Also tasty and a large enough sandwich to bring some home. Price for a dinner is just slightly on the high side; however, the taste of the food, drinks and friendly service will probably bring you back. If you are into it, they also do Trivia on Thursdays!

Great menu. Service was awesome. Food was very good. Wish…read moremenu was even bigger. Airy and open seating