My husband and I LOVE Wendigo. It is our go to restaurant in Stoughton. The staff is friendly, the menu is not extensive but even the pickiest eaters will be pleased with the selections. We are addicted to the sweet potato fries with the special dipping sauce. It is very busy on the weekends, so either call for reservations or plan on having a drink at the bar. I HIGHLY recommend the bloodi Wendi. The infused vodka makes this a spectacular drink. For that matter plan on a stop at the bar. It is well worth the time s talking with the bartenders about the infusing process. read more

Discovered this gem when we first moved to this small town. The restaurant itself is very quaint. It has gorgeous bright artwork on the walls and it's just the kind of place you want to stop into on a cold winter night. The food and cocktail menu changes with the seasons and it's consistently delicious and well prepared. We come here often for the warm atmosphere, poutine fries, and drinks. read more

What can I say but Amazing!! Food is creative and delicious. Atmosphere is relaxed and inviting . The menu has a little something for everyone. The staff was also attentive and very friendly. I would definitely advise you to go there. Now! read more

Always a fantastic meal. Creative flavorful dishes. Cheese curds like no other. A real treasure in Stoughton.

This was a great find in Stoughton. We live out of town and appreciate all of the local farms this restaurant supports. My husband had the jerk chicken mango slaw sandwich and I had the scallops and pea shoots -spicy which I loved. Great menu selection making it had to choose. We also shared the lemon asparagus salad. The kids had Mac N cheese and one had a burger. We also a side of the seasonal veggie. It was freshly grilled asparagus. To top it off they had a great "kids area" with books, stuffed animals, puzzles and other kids toys. Loved it all. Will definitely be back next time we are here. read more

We were delighted with the atmosphere and friendly staff on out visit last week. My wife had the Wendi Melt which she rates as "awesome" and way too big a meal for her. I managed to finish off the "Club Sandwich" which took a big mouth to handle. Had to take the sweet potatoes fries home as serving size was huge. The beer list was fantastic. I recommend "Three Floyds Bubble Headed Beer:! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the Madison area. Seriously, so good. I live in Madison but I gladly make the trip to Stoughton. After you try the Phorench Dip, you'll understand. The whole world will make sense. It's kind of like eating psychedelic mushrooms for the first time (mind blowing). The cheese curds are hand-battered and come with an excellent siracha aioli. The sweet potato fries are the best I've ever had. What else do you need to hear? read more

Excellent! Poutine is absolutely to die for! Never thought I would ever like anything like that, but now I visit as often as possible for the gravy goodness! Everything we've on the menu has been amazing. So happy we finally found a place that is affordable & fine dining, with locally grown enthusiasm. #YUM read more

We came here for our anniversary somewhat last minute. The wait was only 15 minutes, which wasn't bad. They were pretty busy. We started off with the poutine, which was delicious and just right. My wife had the pickled beet and melon salad, which also had goat cheese and green beans. She enjoyed it very much. I had the Cannibal burger and Mac and cheese. The burger and bun were so good. The burger was a pork and beef combination with pork jowl and sirloin. Very tasty! I had wanted to go here for quite a while, and tonight was perfect. We will definitely go back! The server was very nice and helpful as well! read more

I dont give out 5s everyday, but holy cow is this place awesome. Best meal I've had near or in Madison in two years, totally worth checking out but be warned it fills up fast. Very local focused, creative menu, great beer selection and not only local beer, plus a nice wine menu. My wife had the triple vinegar pork and LOVED it. My daughter had the Smoked Turkey Frisee Club, which is served with house smoked turkey and pork belly with a nice lemon aioli, along with a side of mac and cheese. Didn't say a word through the whole sandwich. I had, upon a couple of recommendations, the fried tomato po boy and it was, as promised, OUTSTANDING. Had avocado, smoked mushrooms and a house made remoulade. My wife had a Three Sheeps Stout, I had a Karben4 IPA, both were great. Nice service, respecful of showtimes at the Opera House. YUM. read more

The food was outstanding. I was puzzled, though, by the waitstaff's reluctance to put on a pot of decaf coffee - "It will take 25 minutes". Have these folks never heard of doing "pour-overs"‽ (let's work on providing service, not excuses) read more

BEST CURDS IN THE MADISON AREA!!! Sooo good! And that's saying something, because we try the curds pretty much everywhere we go. The entrees that my husband and I got were good, not great. But this place infuses their own liquor with awesome flavors such as raspberry, cucumber, rhubarb, and melon! read more

This place was crazy good. As good as any restaurants in Chicago. We had the beef ribs, pork belly Club and Vietnamese pork. One was better then the other. All were top shelf. The service was perfect. Heidi was friendly and very knowledgeable. You must get to this joint. read more

We went to Stoughton for vacation and visited Wendigo. The food was fantastic and so were the drinks.

This place is amazing! Friendly staff, fast service, and great live music (Daniel Scott)! Order the Poutine!

Really good, laid back place. Local food and beers are featured! We started with the cheese curds (sooo good). LIght and fluffy. The cilantro pork tenderloin was really good. Get the flourless molton chocolate cake. Ammmmmazing. read more

I am now a local, and I had about 5 recommendations from friends about this place. The menu is small but impressive. Our server was genuinely friendly and seemed to have a passion for the place herself. I had to have the curried cauliflower salad, which didn't disappoint. The place seems to always be busy for Saturday dinner, so plan accordingly. read more

I came to Wendigo to have dinner. It is a great little bar. A decent selection of beer. Their food is GREAT! I had the Canibal burger because it was recommended to me. It was so delicious! I have heard many of their other selections are delicious as well. read more

The absolute best Bloody I have ever had was followed by a delightful array of appetizers, entrees and a fantastic dessert. Our double date turned into a tasting as we all decided to try as many different items as possible on the diverse menu. Check this place out! read more

I live down the block from Wendigo and go there at least once a week. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and awesome. Everything on the menu is delicious, especially the green bean casserole and the mac and cheese. I ask them to add a little garlic to my mac and cheese, and that absolutely blasts it off the scale of awesomeness. The artwork on the walls and in the front windows is pretty cool too. read more

This place popped up in a Yelp search, and on a whim my husband and I decided to try it. Wow - I can't tell you how impressed we were! We split the poutine and Phorench dip with green bean casserole. Everything we tried was phenomenal! The Phorench dip was one of he best sandwiches I've ever had. The poutine was to die for (try it with the brisket!). And I love that they had top-notch sides for no extra charge. We will definitely be back. Wendigo has secured a spot as one of our favorite restaurants in the Madison area. read more

My family of four had a nice meal here. Service was great, fun atmosphere. Somewhat limited menu options. Kids didn't like the homemade cheese curds, but everyone enjoyed their entrees. The Phorench dip sandwich was awesome. Eggplant burger was okay. Great grilled cheese and lemonade (according to my daughter). Reasonable prices. read more

We have been here twice. The service was outstanding. The menu is very interesting. It is an ultra-modern take on pub/American cuisine. I had the burger the first time. It was super juicy and did not require any extra sauces or condiments. My wife had the fried tomato po-boy. She loved it. But you must try the sweet potato fries. They were some of the best that I have ever had. You must try this little gem in this cool little town not far from Madison. We come here to see the shows at the Stoughton Opera House, which is a hidden treasure itself. You can't go wrong here. read more

Wendigo Has a nice feel with an eclectic menu. We started with cheese curds and then I had the Phorench Dip and my wife had a burger. I am pretty critical ... The PD's baguette was great, the meat could have been leaner, the au jus had too much tarragon(?) and unable to separate the flavors on the sandwich (6 out of 10). My wife's burger had a great bun and altogether rated an 8 out 10. Waitstaff ... 10! read more

Came here on a recommendation and it was much better than we thought! The poutine was outstanding and the best my boyfriend had ever had! I had the Wendi melt and he had the club house and both were great! Decor needed a lift but I'm an interior designer so I usually pick the decor apart....great old building! read more

Fun drinks and menu. The Pho-rench dip was loved by all as well as the roasted red pepper soup. Gluten free bread available.

A Foodie Bar with spectacular Drinks and Wait Staff. I really enjoyed the Mohito and Old Fashioned drinks. I was disappointed that I had a late lunch and only snacked on the excellent meat plate. A great app for 4 too much for one. But do order it half and half with cheese and order extra bread. This is a great treat. My next visit is a Chef's special of lamb.....to have a great relaxing spot, good drinks AND a Chef that is passionate to prepare lamb, this is a travelers Lucky Haven. Wish it was closer to home. The flavored spirits and craft beers make this a modern day go to spot for a great time in the historical downtown......Desert?...never got that far, something else to look forward to. read more

Wendigo - Flavored spirits - Bars Near Me - Stoughton, Wisconsin

Amazing. Best cheese curds we've ever had. Great sauces. Burger is out of sight and massive. We split and only ate a quarter of it each. Excited for tomorrow's leftovers. Also tried the potato arugula salad - do it. read more

Wendigo - Potato salad and the giant, juicy cannibal burger. Side of mac. - Bars Near Me - Stoughton, Wisconsin

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I really like this place...funky atmosphere, feels like it's in a much bigger city. The menu is a wonderful combination of comfort food and newer flavors, but doesn't take itself too seriously. Still, from the things we tried and the other stuff whizzing by our table, it's all beautifully executed. And the commitment to locally sourced ingredients should keep things interesting. Our hand-crafted mojitos were excellent -- not too sweet, nicely muddled, perfect flavor. Our appetizer, French Onion Dip, was yummy, too. The Phorench Dip was fantastic. I wasn't expecting the zing this thing delivers, but it was great. Service was a little plastic-y, but very good. Absolutely no issues there. It's also awesome that they take reservations. In all, a great place, especially in Stoughton. We'll be back and continue to recommend it. read more

This place is a great addition to Stoughton, a town sorely lacking when it comes to quality affordable food. There was overpriced preprepared/reheated food (I.e. Laz bistro) and there's quality expensive food (big sky) but nothing in the middle. Wendigo fits the bill. Great food at good prices. My only qualm about their food is they overseason (salt) their food. I like salt, probably too much for my health but their cheese curds are way too salty even for me. Their au jus for the "phorench" sandwich is super flavorful but CRAZY salty. Same goes for their green bean casserole. This is why I gave them 4 instead of 5 stars. Don't cut all of the salt, but maybe 30% to start. Update since my original review: They have taken heed and have reduced the salt content it seems. I've been back several times and its MUCH better. Additionally I've tried their Brunch twice...YUM YUM YUM!!!! My old qualm is they tend to leave their green bean casserole under the broiler for too long and the onion crisps are more often then not burnt. It's a tough balance but something to work on. read more

Online reservation went well. But that's not missile technology. The lemonade and spotted cow were good. Again, that isn't much up to wendigo. My date and I ordered the cauliflower Vesuvio, and pan fried sea bream piccata. For an appetizer we had the cheese curds that came recommended by a friend who I must now reevaluate his sanity. The entire meal was absolutely disgusting. The amount of oil and grease puddled on the three plates would have been better used to keep my '76 Ford truck on the road. The 'sea bream' was an awful grey color on the bottom with some disgusting charred grill dropping substance on the top. So gross! The cauliflower dish was a plate of veggies, very little cauliflower, soaking in a deep bed of oil. The click peas in the mix were good. The cheese curds had me embarrassed for the place and forever appreciating decent curds at most every restaurant/diner/bowling ally in the state. I'd never go back to this mess. In fact, after the show we saw at the beautiful stoughton opera house, we had to go out for a late dinner. Sad for this establishment. Such a nice room. Could be the cook (can't possibly be a chef) had a bad night. The waitress was nice. No salt or pepper on the table throughout the meal...not that any amount of either could salvage what they served us. Avoid this place unless you have nothing else to do and don't care what you put in your mouth. read more

Nice small-ish restaurant with a fairly interesting menu. We recommend. That said, they must turn the music down, especially given the building's acoustics. WAY too loud. Why, why, why during a very busy evening, with much noise from crowd and busing dishes, would you turn the music UP? read more

We are happy to see another restaurant join the Stoughton lineup. Unfortunetly, it doesn't seem like they've hit their stride. We waited 40 minutes to get a drink. We waited another 20 minutes to get a table. We then waited another 30 minutes with no one coming to our table. It was disappointing, especially being right next to the hostess station. We have high hopes for them and wish them the best. read more

The food is good. Very good. Portions are generous. My only complaint is that the seating is very close and doesn't allow for much conversation due to loudness and lack of privacy. A larger location is warranted! read more

We had dinner here before a show at the Opera House. It is within a couple of blocks of Wendigo so it's very convenient. The restaurant and bar were busy with lots of customers but we still got quick and friendly service. We had Creole Shrimp and the Nudist Chicken Sandwich. Both were very tasty and plenty large enough. The waitress came by to ask if we wanted another round of drinks before we finished the first ones, so she was paying attention. Wendigo is a nice mid-sized place. It's lively but not overly noisy. We had a very good experience and we'll be back. read more

Amazing new addition to Stoughton! If you're a local, coming to a show at the Opera House, just passing through, or looking for dining experience outside of Madison, this is your place! Everything is great about Wendigo - food, drinks, atmosphere, service and price. It has house-infused liquors for cocktails. It has a terrific beer list, both on tap and in bottles. And it has a small but well-considered wine selection. The most expensive entree is about $17, but you can also order something as simple as a grilled cheese for $4. The food is quality sourced, exalted bar food - featuring everything from cheese curds to burgers to meat and cheese platters to ribs to sandwiches to fish tacos. read more

Food is fantastic, the best in Stougton by far. The service is great and ambiance can't be beat. For a cocktail or dinner, you will not find a better place in Stoughton. The food is so worth the trip down from Madison. FEED THE BEAST! And don't forget to check out Famous Yeti's Pizza, owned by the same family and serving up the best pizza in Stoughton and beyond. read more

Sooooo good! Downtown Madison atmosphere in good ol little Stoughton!

Drove from Madison to Stoughton. Totally worth it. Fantastic soup great salad bar. Others had meatloaf, risotto. Everything great. Service excellent. Our great server with the pretty dinosaur necklace recommended Fahrenheit bar down the street for martinis. Amazing choice of martinis grasshopper, red velvet, etc. in location of old firehouse. Worth a driv read more

Con: Very slow service Pros: Delicious locally grown food. Drinks are yummy. Servers are friendly. read more