:) Excellent! Lucky for me I got a date night at this swanky place! I ordered the Lemon Tilapia with Jasmine Rice and a side of mushroom soup and a glass of wine. The soup came first. It was honestly the best part of the whole meal it was so cheesy and yummy with big fresh mushrooms in it. I was impressed I haven't had that great of soup in a long long time. In fact I kinda really want some now, right now. The fish came broiled with a bed of greens, vegetable mix, and the rice. Dont get me wrong it was all very very good the fish was falling apart and tender and thick. The only Minus of a star here is that the lemon was to over powering they didn't balance out the fish/lemon/other spices well. I liked it, it was good.. just much more potent than the average! with that said. i had a great time I really did. Also pro tip: you might want to make a reservation this place is packed! ooo and 1 last fancy fact all there food is either grown on there own farm or locally sourced! winning. kudo's twisted willow i look forward to seeing you again. read more

Who knew a place like this could exist in port washington? I mean, no offense port washington, but this place is pretty awesome. It brings in the quaint vibe of the city and adds some Eco-friendly/modern touches. They have an extensive cocktail menu that rotates. At the time, I got an amazing cucumber-cocktail that my boyfriend was extremely jealous he didn't order. We sat at the bar, so it was great getting recommendations from the bartender. They also have a pretty good beer selection (probably 12 beers) for the most part all from micro-breweries in wisconsin. We had the coconut curry shrimp appetizer to start off. It was light and refreshing. This was the kicker and made us realize we wanted to eat our entire meal here. We got the kale stroganoff as the main dish. Heavy, but it should be known that we chose this. There was a VEGAN option. Pretty amazing. This place also has a ton of gluten free options. On a side note, the beet salad looked amazing. We didn't order it, but when we were leaving, we saw it at one of the tables and boyyyy did it look good. I think I heard some pleasure groans coming from the table as well. :) Definitely check this place out!! read more

I love Twisted Willow. First off, the place has a fantastic atmosphere: quaint, lively, and fun. It matches the surroundings of downtown Port Washington perfectly. The food is fantastic. The two times I have been there, I was quite impressed with my entrees, apps, and salads. Their menu has unique offerings, solid portions, and great prices with fresh ingredients. The waitstaff has always been welcoming and fun. The second time we went, we had a larger group and someone had accidentally given our table to another group. The waitress made sure to put together another table for us as soon as possible and we all got what must have been two rounds of free drinks to make up for the extra wait (which wasn't an issue at all because we were having fun in their 'attic' bar area.) I have suggested this resty to many people, I have even bought a gift certificate to TW as a gift before. So, let me recommend this joint one more time...GO HERE! read more

I absolutely love everything about Twisted Willow! The location is right off main street in downtown Port, absolutely beautiful location just a couple minutes from the lake. The interior is extremely homey. It either was or is decorated to look like the inside of a very ornate house. There is a fireplace, crown molding, and antique furniture covered with books. Pretty soon here they are going to need some new tables, I noticed that many of them have napkins stuck under the legs to keep them from wobbling. Not the end of the world. We were served by Kelly, and she was amazing. She was super positive, more than helpful when it came to helping us order, very attentive. Even if everything else had been mediocre I'd come back for the service. The food was great. The lunch menu was limited, but it had everything you could need. My fiancee got the meatloaf and I got the burger, we split the flatbread. Everything was perfect. The flatbread had some of the best homemade balsamic I've ever tasted, the burger was cooked perfectly, and the meatloaf was just like momma used to make. I can't wait to go back. read more

This place is a very welcome addition to the Port Washington downtown. The area is badly in need of good restaurants since there are basically none currently. We visited here after the place had been open for a week, and was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant didn't look, feel or operate as a new restaurant with all the minor flaws - well done! The service was good and actually knowledgeable about the menu. They also go the extra step doing things like hand wrapping the to-go containers with a little twine bow and labeling them. It's the little things like that which leave a lasting impression. The decor is upscale, but without being pretentious. They also welcome kids too. It's not the type of place you want to bring kids for a Saturday night because I feel it could bother other diners looking for a more private setting, but for midweek dining, I think you're okay. They do have a good kids menu which is reasonably priced and includes a fun little dessert. The menu is fairly small, but well rounded, and a lot of it is sourced locally or even grown by the restaurant at their farm. A few of the entrees are priced a little high, but overall not bad for what you are getting since they include soup or salad. They have a decent wine and beer menu, as well as a full service bar. Anyways, the most important thing - the food - is good. We tried their ribs, crab cakes, BBQ short rib grilled cheese panini, and butternut squash & carrot soup. Everything was good - not the best I've had, but very solid. The soup was interesting and tasty. It was a little sweet, and needed a touch of pepper, but still very good. The crab cakes were good, especially considering we are in the Midwest. The ribs were tasty - although not smoked. They seemed to be parboiled and they finished on a grill. The meat did fall of the bone if that is important to you. The panini was tasty, although I think it would have benefited from a bit more meat and a little less cheese. The kids meals were good too. Bottom line - a good first impression with a potentially bright future. All in all, a welcome addition to Port - a very difficult place to succeed. I hope the best for this new restaurant and I will be visiting again in the future! read more

We've not had the greatest luck with newly opened restaurants, but last evening, well, the folks at Twisted Willow in Port Washington absolutely knocked it out of park. The food was superb, the service was over the top professional and the atmosphere very inviting. Was tipped off to Twisted Willow by a friend via a Facebook post ... I loved the idea of a place that did a lot of organic and used local producers. Generally a win-win anyway, but this is one of the best dining experiences we've had in years! Bravo! read more

Very good food. Very fresh and cooked well. This has an upscale feel but also has a upscale price. Best restaurant in Port Washington. My wife had not liked the rice with her fish but I thought it was good. We shared a grasshopper at the end which was great. read more

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Good food. Poor service and hostess has an attitude and problem with honesty. Unfortunately, menu doesn't compensate for other factors. Can't go back and wouldn't recommend Twisted Willow. read more

Twisted Willow was an excellent dining experience. From the service to the food. The cocktails were refreshing and balanced. If you haven't tried them, I recommend the crab cakes, Bavarian pretzels and the Friday night Cod fish fry. read more

This farm-to-table delight is an absolute jewel in the crown of Ozaukee County. Everything is locally sourced and the freshness in taste is superior to everything we have eaten while in the area for a week visiting relatives (we came from Los Angeles.) Whether you are a tourist or a local, put the Twisted Willow on your list of restaurants to check out. You will not be disappointed. We brought our three and five year old children too, and the "Little Billies" menu had all of their favorites. $5 for a plate of battered chicken tenders and fries plus dessert. Delicious! We left the Twisted Willow as four very satisfied (and stuffed) customers. Oh and if you sit outside they have cozy purple blankets draped over the chairs to keep you warm should it get chilly in Port Washington. But make a reservation for sure. We showed up as a party of four at 5:20pm for dinner and grabbed the one empty table outside. Every other table was taken with reservations. Go, go, go!! read more

I enjoyed dinner here with friends last week. Their menu featured so many gluten-free options! And every person was happy with their meal (two had the Indian curry, one had an eggplant parm, I believe, and I had a spinach, mushroom pasta dish - I wish I had the menu to describe the dish! It was simply amazing)! The service was friendly and knowledgeable - and also thoughtful accommodating my gluten-free eating. After the decadent dinner dish, we shared the flourless chocolate cake - mmmmm - and then were presented with candy coated fennel seeds. I wish this restaurant were closer to home - it is one of my favorites. In fact, it may have my top spot right now. I can't wait to go back! read more

Very nice restaurant. Very roomy and well decorated. Are waitress was very informative. I had the special short ribs. They were excellent. I would definitely go back. They are a bit pricey. I had a man fashion it was over ten dollars. The drink was very good though. Meal was very good. Staff were very friendly. read more

Really nice prize, friendly staff, great food and a great atmosphere. Ended up sitting outside which was nice and the sidewalk. The inside looks fun but crowded. Everyone had good things to say about this place, more of a 4 1/2 then a four read more

Scallops and duck appetizer are the best things ever! Always get great service and know itll be a nice relaxing evening when we go out.

Honestly, unbelievably good. The ambiance was great with the front room having cool lighting and a grand piano. The service was perfect and I couldn't rave more about the food. Everything was delicious. I just wish we had discovered it sooner. The BBQ salmon (yep, BBQ) and Ribs were amazing. The crab cakes were delicious, the salad's were fresh, and the dessert was mouth watering! Make sure you head upstairs for an after dinner drink or listen to some live music. Super cool spot. We will be back often with their Farm to Table concept that is sure to keep the place full for years to come! read more

I'd like to provide an updated review, as Twisted Willow has become a part of my family since they opened. I have to say if you ever take that delicious chicken sandwich off the menu, i will probably cry real tears. It's the best i've ever ever had. You guys have to know me by now, i get it at least once a week. My family members will come up and ask to order out the chicken sandwich too, i've converted everyone...i know pretty much everything from your establishment is delicious. I have tried many other things. Your carrot cake is so so so good. I can't say enough good things, i am just so thankful that you opened up in Port and we have this amazing restaurant as an option. Thanks guys!!! read more

Delicious! Great little place. The menu is small and limited, but the attention to detail in each plate is spot on. When I see a menu that is 24 pages long I really wonder how much of that can prepared fresh and not frozen, but here you know it is very fresh and seasonal and to top it off its as local as possible. I think there are lots of people that would find this place intimidating, but go out side your comfort zone. Also, in typical American fashion, people may find the portion size small, so get an appetizer and a soup, and make sure you get a dessert too! All worth it!! read more

So this was not the first time I went but every time we go there for mom's night out the food is always good! I love getting their goat cheese salad with salmon...yummy! Their drinks can use some work like their moscato isn't as fruity as I would like but I would still give them 5 stars for their food! read more

I've eaten here a few times when visiting my parents in PW the past 2-3 years and have never been disappointed. The prices may be a little more expensive than other PW establishments, but we feel the quality of the food and supporting a farm-to-table/local approach is worth it. Specifically we love the more exotic blend of vegetables/side dishes they pair with their well prepared main entrées. My wife has a gluten allergy as well, so we really appreciate how much of the menu can be prepared gluten-free. One tip: just make sure to specify you would like a dish prepared gluten-free when ordering, as the meals are not automatically gf even though the menu shows the gf symbol. The wine list/parings are a nice touch and the tap beer selection is great too. Overall it's our go-to restaurant for us to enjoy when in town (and one of my parents favorite). read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the area. The drinks are delicious the food is amazing. Great ambiance and beautiful. This is a must if you are in the area! read more

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We were in Wisconsin for a weekend getaway and visited Port Washington for the first time. Decided to give Twisted Willow a try and we were not disappointed! The service was fabulous and the food was amazing! My husband had the baby back ribs and I had the filet - both were excellent! read more

People want to love this place because it is the only high end restaurant in Port. But truth be told, the service is just average, like 2 servers per 6-8 tables. But more importantly, how is the food? Well, it's good, but not worthy of a high end restaurant. Example: the ribs were pretty good but they were smothered with sugary bbq sauce. Anyone who knows ribs, knows the only reason you do that is if you're NOT good at cooking ribs. Unfortunately, I've had ribs that were better at charcoal grill, for half the price. They really need to go back to the drawing board or this place will fail soon. read more

This was our third visit to this restaurant. Lovely atmosphere, nice bar and seating area on the third floor if first floor is too crowded. Place was jam-packed. The previous visits we were not pleased with our meals because they missed the mark on a couple things. This time we ordered the "fish fry" -baked haddock and chose the clam chowder and potato pancakes. Our clam chowder arrived barely warm. I didn't finish mine, and the waitress inquired why. She offered to get me another but I declined. The haddock was perfectly done in a wonderful sauce. Coleslaw was very well made. Potato pancakes were also good. Would definitely come back and visit again. Service was very good. read more

What do you get when you combine fantastic, locally produced, farm-fresh food with exceptional ambience and top-shelf service? Port Washington's Twisted Willow. Those whom recommended the TW to me were spot on! The menu has something for everyone but it's their Twisted Burger that takes the prize. The meat TASTES like meat! The bacon and fried egg were excellent. We also tried their crab cakes. My wife, who's from Boston, declared them the best she's had in the state. That's high praise! And the beer selection isn't too shabby either. All-in-all the Twisted Willow to is a fantastic date place. read more

The food was delicious. Very romantic setting for a date. Would definitely recommend it. Service was friendly, helpful and accommodating!

First time visit yesterday for dinner. Atmosphere was friendly and inviting from the moment we walked in. Our server Julianna was friendly and extremely professional!! The food was beyond our expectations!! Fresh and tasty salmon salad. I was not expecting the ribeye to be as good as it was!! The cherries crumble desert was more than expected!! And lastly the price was very reasonable!! If I could give more than 5 stars I gladly would!!! read more

Visited the Willow on a Thursday evening. Overall, everything was just OK. Ordered several of the appetizers to start: Salmon Bruschetta was nice - albeit could have used 2x the spread, Crab Cake was ok, lots of crab but lacked any flavor, Duck Live Pate - I wouldn't order this again - I thought it was terrible. We also ordered the French Onion Soup - it was OK but was overly sweet. I would have thought the onions would have been sufficient - but it appeared that there was some additive to make it even sweeter. For the entree - we went with the Chicken Marsala, the sauce was nice but I'd probably pass on this at the next visit. Service was friendly, and we'd give this place another shot when we find ourselves in Port. read more

You need reservations. They got us right into the bar though. Drinks awesome, not watered down, soup amazing. People super friendly. I would come back in a heart beat. read more

Twisted Willow - New American Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

My profession requires 100% travel so I am a different city every week. This week I am in Port Washington Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. A beautiful town with an amazing restaurant, the Twisted Willow. Twisted willow is a farm-to-table restaurant with an amazing menu all locally sourced produce, and a wonderful staff. I started off with a charcuterie plate and had their beet salad for my main entree both were exceptional. However I would have liked to have a larger portion of beets in the salad as it was mostly spinach. That being said I was still very happy with my meal, the service, and the Ambiance of the restaurant. I would like to give a special thanks to my wonderfully attentively server Juliana. In fact I liked it so much, I will be going back again tonight! read more

My wife and I were in Port Washington for a weekend festival. She is a foodie and I am not so she did some research during the day and chose to go here for a late dinner. We were not disappointed. We sat outdoors street side and the first thing we noticed were the felt blankets draped on the back of each seat. Nice touch to soften the metal chair and provide warmth when the breeze off Lake Michigan makes the night air chilly. From there on out it was one delight after another. Our waitress was attentive and fun to banter with. The menu interesting and varied without being overwhelming. I ordered the "Almost Famous" meatloaf which looked as good as it tasted. The suggested beer was ordered and a good choice. My wife had the Wisconsin Four Cheese Caesar Salad. She didn't talk much during the meal which means she was enjoying it along with the glass of red wine she ordered. We finished the meal by ordering a Grasshopper (her) and a Brandy Alexander (me). Took us back to dinners with family at supper clubs in the 60's and 70's. Along with the thoughtful presentation of the check was two small packets of candy coated Fennel seeds. Nice touch. Delicious and all at a price that was very reasonable considering the farm-to-table nature of the business. We were tempted to have an after dinner drink in the third floor Tree House lounge. We did make the climb (motivational signage along the three flights of stairs were helpful!) and enjoyed seeing a younger grouping of 20-somethings enjoying the cozy casualness of this upper floor escape. Next time we're in town we'll enjoy a nightcap in the Treehouse. read more

We were in town enjoying a weekend retreat and decided to try the twisted willow. We we're told it would be a one hour wait so we went up to the tree house. (The bar on the third floor.) the bar upstairs is very nice and the bartender was very personable. Drink were reasonable priced. When we finally were seated, which was exactly one hour, the service and the food was excellent. My wife had blacken tilapia and I had the cod. My wife felt it was the best she had ever been severed. Our waitress, I think her name was Debbie was excellent. We will be back Joel read more

Nice restaurant with nice locals and waitstaff. Salmon is also pretty "nice " but would be better without the rice :)

Had a wonderful date night here. Drinks were delicious, food was wonderful, service spectacular and dessert decadent.

Everything at this place is great! Ketchup is phenomenal and waitress was awesome! Bon appetite!

Fabulous menu. A must stop when you are in town. Delicious and definitely a plate of Art. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy

Went here on a Friday and had the fish. It was terrific. The lights were flickering a little bit off and on which was annoying but it was more later in the evening on the first floor when they dimmed the lights. This didn't matter much to the group I was with because we went up to the 3rd floor lounge. Todd was terrific and an amazing bartender. The feel of the lounge was very laid back and fun. I'd highly advise dinner and drinks at this location. read more

We were hosted by our daughter and son-in-law for our 50th Wedding Anniversary in December. The atmosphere was wonderful and food was fantastic!!! What a great evening! read more

Updating review. Been back for lunch and dinner, both were very good. Compliments for improved service and food. Keep up the good work.

Decided to stop for lunch and we were happy we did! EVERYTHING was delicious! I had the cheeseburger and my husband had the cod dinner. Everything from the drinks, dressings, salad, coleslaw and condiments were wonderful and the main entrees were SO GOOD!!! Nice, friendly waitress named Paige made the visit even more pleasurable. We will definitely be back and we recommend everyone to give it a try! read more

Excellent service and food every time. I loved the chicken Marsala. The atmosphere is lovely too.