One of my favorite restaurants in Stoughton, the menu has a good variety for anyone! Service is always great even when it's busy. They have an amazing arugula salad with potatoes on it and it sounds odd but it's delicious. Also can't go wrong with the Mac and cheese! read more

Overall: Very Solid food, awesome cocktail menu, cool building. Details: We went to Wendigo on a Friday night not too long ago. Tons of good reviews made the drive to Stoughton seem worth it. And we were certainly not disappointed. Started with the Pigs in a Blanket, and upscale version of one of my favorite childhood foods. The puff pastry is an awesome upgrade to this meal, and the mustards on the side are incredible. I highly recommend this as a starter. The fiance and I then split the Kale Caeser Salad. I would say it was solid, but unspectacular. Poached egg on top was a nice, unique touch to the salad. For the main course I had the Wendi Melt, which is a sandwich comprised of shaved prime rib, havarti, shallots, and some other deliciousness. And HOLY COW (get it??) was it A.Ma.Zing. The Prime Rib was fall apart in your mouth tender, with a great sear on it. The cheese, shallots, and sauce complemented the meat so well, while still letting the prime rib shine. I would make the drive all the way back to Stoughton for this sandwich alone. As a side, I chose the mac & cheese. I would say it was fine, but would probably order a different side next time. My fiance had the lamb ragu, and was kind enough to give me a bite. I had to fight the urge to steal her whole meal, as the depth and complexity of flavors in that bowl was what Guy Fieri would call "on point". They infuse all of the alcohols for their cocktails, which is really a cool idea. We had old fashioned's with an apple cinnamon brandy, a really nice spin on the classic cocktail. My only drawback was they were out of 3 of the 7 cocktails on the menu, because they had ran out of the infusions. Very disappointing as all 3 sounded great. Overall, great meal. I waffled between 4 and 5 stars, but just a couple things (the salad, drinks not being available, side dishes) kept it from getting that 5th star. But have no fear Wendigo, we will be back! read more

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Great food, interesting drinks. The service decent and I have rarely been disappointed with the overall experience.

I really like this place. The food is always prepared well, the drinks are delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxing but fun. My husband and I have been here multiple times and we've bought gift certificates for friends and family. If you have the chance to go, take advantage of it. I don't think you will regret it. The only downsides are that since it's farm to table they run out of menu items faster than I would like (so order it if you think it sounds good) and the bathrooms could use a little updating since the fixtures are a bit broken in the women's room. read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in Stoughton! Food is unique and amazing, and the drinks are phenomenal! Their cheese curds are a must try, and you can't go wrong with the green bean casserole as a side! read more

I've been in to Wendigo a couple times now. The first time I was in, I was surprised at how much I loved it. The food was quite delicious. The specialty cocktails did not disappoint. The atmosphere was nice and I really liked the way the interior was decorated. The only thing I see there could be improvement on was the service. The waitress and the bartender both seemed nice enough, but it just seemed painfully slow to get a drink and then for the food to come out. The place was by no means packed or even busy while we were there, so it was a bit confusing as to what the hold up could have been. This was a recurrence on both visits. If they could just figure out how to step up the pace a little bit, I think the overall experience would be much better. I will still go back though. The food was great! read more

Biggest cheese curds I've ever seen! Good service, burger was nothing special but tasty. It's a cute place and we would return read more

Wendigo - Bars Near Me - Stoughton, Wisconsin

THE CHEESE CURDS WERE LIFE ALTERING. I turned to Jake and I said, "the angels in heaven are singing rn. This is just as life changing as my antidepressants. these are the best cheese curds I've ever had." You get the picture. I was having a bit of a downer debbie evening, and this food took me from cinderella in rags to cinderella in a princess-blue-meet-your-prince-mood. I loved how the menu was straight to the point and unique. I felt like I was able to try something familiar and new all at once. The food was so delicious...wonderful and fair portions for the price. I tried one of their specialty drinks, and it was delicious. I can't say enough good things about this place. We will definitely be back. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere. I have loved everything that I have gotten here and always look forward to coming back.

We so appreciated that Wendigo had deliver during the pandemic. We definitely took advantage and are so happy we did! My daughter LOVED the mac and cheese and their cheeseburger. I had a grilled cheese that was one of the best I have ever had. One day we will get to the restaurant itself, but really hoping that Wendigo will continue with delivery! read more

Always delicious at breakfast, lunch, or dinner! One of our Stoughton favorites. The food is modern and casual and the staff is always welcoming and prompt. read more

I admit to being old and set in my ways so I can only review the fish dinner offered on Friday night. It's all I've ever ordered. The fish is always deep fried to a golden perfection in a very light, crispy batter. (My S.O. gets the baked and always raves about it) The green bean casserole is out of this world. One of the few things I actually crave. One of the better Friday night fish fries I have had in my 50 years of going to fish fries. read more

Probably our favorite restaurant. Unique, creative fare without being weird or pretentious. Perfectly priced. Ambience is warm and welcoming with a slight cosmopolitan vibe. Custom cocktails rotate and they use their own infused spirits...amazing. read more

The food here is great! We ate at the bar and had the poutine. The plan was to move to a table, but the appetizer was pretty filling so we split the Cannibal burger a bit later. Nice atmosphere, good music, interesting menu. The bartenders are pleasant and engaging, but lack some training. Any tender worth her salt sees silent cues- empty glasses, bottles empty and pushed to the edge, a credit card laying out, ready to pay. This skill hasn't been shared. Not a business killer, but a missing piece. All in all, very good small restaurant. We'll be back and we'll flag down bartenders as necessary. read more

I love this place. So much character and amazing food. I love that it's also an art gallery. Wendigo is a great reason to head out of Madison and spend sometime on Stoughton's Main Street. Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Wow! This place wasn't what I expected in a bad way. We arrived on a rainy Thursday night at 7 pm. We seated our selves and waited 10 min to get a staff's attention, another 5 min for the menu and waters, and probably another 10 min to have our orders taken. We got the burger $8 with a side salad and the Phorench Dip $9 with sweet potato fries. Seeing as how it was taking centuries to get any kind of service we opted to get the poutain with brisket appetizer $8, hoping we'd have something to much on as we wait. The appetizer took another 30 min to come out. It was slightly disappointing. While the brisket had great flavor, we received mostly fatty pieces. The fries weren't hot, but warm to the touch. The gravy had an overbearing dill flavor and didn't really mesh with the curds. The entrees thankfully arrived 5 min later. I appreciated the fresh spring green mix and the honey balsamic vinaigrette was a perfectly light pairing. The bread they use is superb. Flavorful, flaky outer but hardy enough to hold the sandwiches. The standard burger came with lettuce, tomato, and raw white onions. The burger was the standout believe it or not. Very juicy and cooked perfectly. The Phorench was a pile of prime, sprout slaws, and jalapeno. While creative, it falls short on flavor. It was just a mess really, again the overwhelming dill flavor in the au jus ruined the sandwich. I would not rush to come back here again if at all. The service is what killed it for us. read more

I can't wait to go back to Wendigo. My friend and I live in Madison and she convinced me to drive down, and I'm so glad she did! Our drinks were super tasty, the salad was delicious (and kind of enormous...), and our two mains - the sweet potato gnocchi and the pork - were both ridiculously good. I don't know if we had anything to complain about! Also, we were surprised we didn't have to pay double for what we got (esp. quality-wise). The service was good too: friendly, quick, knowledgeable. Oh yeah: though casual seemed to be fine, I think next time we'll go dressed more "nice casual." Total home run as far as we were concerned :) read more

A party of 4 of us stopped in last Saturday and were pleasantly surprised. From an interior perspective, I thought Wendigo was visually appealing. I am a sucker for anything old and/or historic so the high ceilings and brick walls were right up my alley. It's a beautiful and comfortable space. The menu is small and focuses on appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. The drink menu has a few cocktails listed as well as beer on tap as well as a chalkboard of specialty bottles. My girlfriend and I opted for two cocktails and both were a little lackluster. Our food, however, didn't disappoint. We started off with chees curds. The batter was light and airy and the cheese inside being perfecly melted orbs of goodness. I would definitely have these again on a return visit. For our meals, we went with the cannibal burger (stuffed with tenderloin and pork jowl and a eggplant and haloumi sandwhich. I was disappointed I wasn't asked what temperature I wanted my burger cooked to. As a result, the burger arrived slightly more done that I would have wanted and resulting, a little dry. Be warned: the burger definitely on the bigger side for those with lighter appetites. The eggplant sandwhich was good as well. Perhaps the only thing lacking was seasoning. I don't find myself in Stoughton much (lets be honest, I needed google maps to get there) but if I ever do get back, I wouldn't think twice of coming back here. Fair food. Fair price. Great setting. read more

Excellent dinner. We started with the cheese curds which were lightly battered and melty. I had the tomato po'boy and loved all the flavors - fried tomatoes, pickled mushrooms, and avocado blended amazingly well together. The sweet potato fries side came with a spicy dipping sauce which I loved! My husband got the Cannibal Burger - a meat patty that is wrapped around meat... it was huge, garlicky, and delicious! He got the regular fries as his side and they were the best we've had at a restaurant! Crunchy and salty outside and fluffy inside. Yum! The drinks were amazing - house infused vodkas made unique cocktails. We had a lemon thyme vodka lemonade, a ginger mojito, and watermelon punch! Or stick to the traditional drinks and the bartender can make you anything! Not into the hard stuff? They have a diverse selection of bottled beers and rotating tap selections. There's also a full wine list, which we didn't sample this time. The decor is simple and bright. The walls are exposed brick that are off white, and some painted parts that are a beautiful forest blue green. Large paintings of wolves, bison, and birds of prey enhance the wild woods theme. We haven't had a real Wendigo monster sighting so far, thank goodness! We will have to go back and try more of their house made drinks and unique menu selections - next time I want the trout tacos! read more

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We had dinner here tonight based on other reviews and it did not disappoint. My husband got the apple old fashioned, can't remember what it was called but he wasn't a huge fan, and he lives old fashioned. We got the cheese curds for an appetizer and they were really good, a nice light hand better and really, really cheesy melt in your mouth style. I had the Friday fish fry with sweet potatoes. The fish was good and a nice batter, not too heavy. The most surprising part was the coleslaw - it was amazing. I normally don't like coleslaw this this stuff was awesomely homemade. Not too vinegary, and it had apple slices in it. My hubby got the cannibal burger with mac and cheese. It was definitely a huge burger, a mouthful of meat in every bite. A different, but good burger. The mac and cheese wasn't knock your socks off, but definitely good. read more

I really love the food at Wendigo and the gluten-free options. But the chairs are very uncomfortable, especially for the long wait times for your food. When it's crowded, it's also very loud and hard to have conversations; the noise just bounces off the tin ceiling and creates a raucous atmosphere. If you want to dine with someone who is hearing impaired, the The Wendigo is not an optimal choice. read more

Food was very good and well priced Service was extremely slow even though there were only 3 tables being served. I love local establishments, but will not be read more

Love this place! Here's why: kind service Amazing cocktails Great food Community minded owners Hip atmosphere This is not fast food. You might have to wait, but it will be worth it! read more

Read about this place in the Cap Times, and decided to go there with my two roommates. We were doubtful that it would be worth traveling all the way to Stoughton for, seeing that Madison has so many great restaurants. So we jumped in the car and drove to Stoughton, which has a lovely downtown. Gotta say we were all a little disappointed in Wendigo, though. I tried some cranberry-infused gin drink, and it was overly sweet with lemonade. Not horrible, though. They have a decent list of tap beers as well, including the delicious Fantasy Factory from Karben4. I ordered the roasted chicken, which was fine. Nothing about it really wowed me, and the vegetable mush and gravy under the chicken was kind of gross. The chicken seemed to be nicely cooked, but didn't exactly punch me in the face with flavor. Not sure what was all in the vegetable mush, but it had tons of bacon in it. One of my roommates ordered the Phorench Dip, which he said was greasy. The meat was overly chewy and weird tasting. His words, not mine. My other roommate ordered the Fried Tomato Po' Boy, which he thought was okay, but nothing special. Our service was fine, with a chatty server and food coming out pretty quickly. The restaurant is pretty small and intimate and decently decorated. It's a cozy little place, and there was some cool art hung up on the walls. Overall, it was an okay experience. But I won't be traveling in the cold to Stoughton for Wendigo anytime soon. read more

Let me start off by saying, I really wanted to like this place. THE SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE!! We came here for brunch on Sunday 5/1. The place was empty.. Maybe a few other people. First off we tried to order drinks. They have a drink on the menu called snow bird with no description. So we asked what is a snow bird? Her answer.. Wait for it..."it's a tequila drink"..... Seriously? That's it?... it's a glass of tequila? We had to pry the explanation out of her... Ok, so then we ordered food. she couldn't explain any of the brunch menu items either. A person in our group asked about GF options.... Her answer "I don't know". Ok.. Not a problem can you please go ask? I know sometimes it's not the easiest thing to know the menu, but at least offer to find out if you don't know. Once our food arrived 45 minutes later (first time we saw her since she took our order) it was lackluster. My dish (chicken and waffles) was decent. My wife's dish was cold but they offered to warm it up. Which is fine, but we didn't see her until half way through the meal. everyone else at the table said their meals were fairly good. Another thing that kills me at a restaurant... When there are empty cups and plates on the table for an extended period of time. She came by 3 times, and not once did she take one item off the table. Seriously- this was a neat little place with pretty good food, but the service was so bad that it took away from the experience.... At least for me. read more

This place is fantastic! Great vibe, delicious cocktails, amazing food, and friendly service. I went with a big group of friends, and everyone absolutely loved the restaurant itself and the food/drinks they ordered. We started with the poutine, which was drenched in gravy without being soggy, and covered with slightly melty cheese curds and brisket. Delicious. I had the gingered mojito (yum) and the Wendi melt with sweet potato fries. The meat was tender, flavorful, and paired very well with gruyere cheese. My husband ordered the boozy Thai iced coffee (tasted a little more like a White Russian than a true Thai iced tea, but tasty nonetheless) and the cannibal burger--again, very flavorful meat and just different enough from a regular burger to be quite memorable. But this place isn't just about meat--one of my friends ordered the beet and pickled melon salad and loved it, and I must say it looked beautiful. The menu appears to have a handful of good choices for vegetarians. Vegans have fewer options, it seems, as many of the items include cheese--though their menu does state that they are willing to modify or make substitutions to accommodate different dietary preferences. The decor was notable, too--big original paintings on paper of American animals from owls to buffalo. Not sure if this is permanent or if they'll be displaying other original art from time to time. I'm really excited to have a place like this in Stoughton, and I'm definitely planning to go back again! I highly recommend it. read more

I have to respond to Cassandra's review of this Unique dining establishment. My wife and I were present during the time she and her table were there. I understand the frustration of having to wait for your food, however she is WAY off base in saying the staff was "standing around". The place was very busy and in my opinion the staff did an admirable job trying to feed the entire dining room at the same time. Every table was filled with show goers....all expecting to eat basically at the same time and get to the show on time. I don;t know of any restaurant that can serve every table simultaneously. Yes, It's a small establishment, but it has a lot more than 10 tables, so just a small exaggeration on her part. I have been to Wendigo about 6 or 7 times since they opened a month or two ago. I've found the food to be very good, the prices to be fair and the service to be excellent. All of the staff working there are fun, friendly and hard working! Just be aware......on nights where there is a show at the Opera house....they are very busy! In fact when we walked in, the bartender (Brandon - who is AWESOME) asked us right away if we wanted a table. He then advised us that every table was reserved....no problem, we simply sat at the bar, ate and had a great time. It may take longer to get your drinks because they serve infused cocktails....which take longer to make (Mojito's, REAL old fashions, an incredible bloody mary and so on). If you want boring, same old, same old boring drinks....go to a different place! There's a reason why this establishment is at capacity a lot............the food, atmosphere and service are really very good. I for one am extremely happy that Stoughton has FINALLY got an eating establishment that I want to go to again and again. Good food, fun staff, fair prices. read more

Great place in Stoughton. Although the menu changes, good standbys are the cannibal burger or wendi melt. You may be skeptical of the description of some things on the menu but trust me, you should try them. Who would have thought that chickpea and radish tacos could taste so good? read more

Wendigo - One of the many stunning pieces of art displayed in this lovely establishment. - Bars Near Me - Stoughton, Wisconsin

Had dinner there with my in-laws. The place is very nice but very warm (temperature) inside. As other have mentioned, the menu is small but the items they have, they do with great care. My steak sandwich (Wendi Melt) was really good. My wife enjoyed her Fried Tomato Po' Boy. We all found the food to be great and plan to be back soon read more

They have a very nice job remodeling the inside of the restaurant. Before Wendigo opened here the space was very dark inside, it is now very bright and cheery. Very hipster in style and menu. It smelled delicious upon walking in the main entrance. Service can be slow. The hostess also buses tables so sometime when you walk in there is no one to check in with or put your name in with. Because of the way the building is designed the restaurant is very loud. The food was very good though. Their sweet potato fries are amazing and they put aioli on their burgers! We just loved the food! read more

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It's hard to believe that Wendigo has the reputation that it does. Yes ... it is nicely decorated and the ambiance is definitely trendy, but the food is a major disappointment. We don't like to judge a restaurant on one experience. There could be several reasons for an off night. So we've gone to Wendigo's three times before writing it off as hopeless. read more

This was a great restaurant near Madison. They use local ingredients and everything is fresh and full of flavor. They are also very cases and kid friendly. They even have an area with toys to distract the little guests. Since we are in Wisconsin, we decided to try a lot of cheese and dairy items. We had the WI cheese plate which featured a cheddar, a mild Swiss, a Gouda type, a blue, and a bit of smoked cheese as well as candies nuts, rhubarb butter, and fresh bread. Most of the cheese was okay. It was missing a strong cheese which would have added a little more complexity to the plate. The rhubarb butter was tangy and not too sweet. It didn't really compliment any of the cheeses. Basically nothing on the plate seemed to be intended to go together which is unlike other cheese plates I've tried. We also had the Mac n cheese which had a nice cheesy bechamel type sauce and was topped with melted cheddar. We also had the Watermelon holumi salad. It had baby greens, big watermelon chunks, cucumbers, cheese and aight vinaigrette. It was refreshing and light. It could have had a bit more cheese though as the cheese was overpowered by the other ingredients so it's flavor was muted. We shared the Phorench dip as our entree. We got the green bean casserole as our side dish. The dip was interesting. Intended to be reminiscent of pho. It was spicy and the dipping broth was really rich. It was served on a nice baguette which held up nicely to the dipping and didn't fall apart when you were eating. It was as very good sandwich. The green bean were really yummy - topped with fried onions, but much better than any my mom every made. For dessert we got a slice of the Bourbon peach pie. It was not too sweet with nice peach chunks and a good crust. They had ice cream, but we took our slice to go so I can only imagine how tasty that would be with the pie. They have a good beer list with lots of local options. read more

LOVE this place! The food here is definitely not run of the mill. The Wendi Melt was mouthwatering -- add a side of the green bean casserole and it just completes it! I've also tried their zucchini tots and beer battered cheese curds and YUM! Their portions are a good size too. I love the fact that they use ingredients which are locally sourced. I'm also very impressed that Wendigo often participates in community events that raise money for charities. E.g. recently they were THE ONLY business in all of Stoughton that was part of fundraising for D.A.I.S. ( domestic abuse intervention services) by donating a percentage of their sales. Gotta love that! Service would be the main part that could be improved on. Little things like clearing the table of empty plates and glasses and refilling of drinks. I would be more apt to be patient while waiting for the main entrees if my beverage isn't kept empty for too long. Otherwise keep up the great job Wendigo! We'll be back for more! read more

Was super surprised at how hip and awesome this place was. Cheese curds were the bomb.com and loved the Wendi melt! My boyfriend also loved the Cannibal burger. Staff was super friendly and helpful! We're coming again and bringing more people. :) read more

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Sat at the bar, so all recommendations came from the bartender. The cocktail was ok but for $8 was overpriced. Cauliflower vesuvio was underwhelming with a very vinegar taste - see photo. It seemed like something you might make at home with the veggies you need to eat before they go bad, then dumped in a can of garbanzos as an afterthought. I couldn't finish it. The Wendigo melt was recommended over the burger, and gets points for being served hot but the macaroni and cheese side was not good enough to keep on the menu. Visit the Great Dane. They do macaroni and cheese right. Service was friendly but recommendations were off. Plenty of yummy places to dine in Madison. Don't go out of your way for this place. The prices are in line with what you'd pay at an average place on the square, but the quality of food is lacking. read more

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In short, I'd give this place 6 stars if they'd let me. I live in San Francisco and enjoy the artificially low prices and great value provided by a restaurant community that's in sync with agriculture in its community. It's an absolute breath of fresh air to see the same phenomenon in my home town of Stoughton, Wisconsin. It's hard to imagine better quality at these prices. When you throw in the perfectly designed, warm interior it is simply the no. 1 choice in Southern Dane County. The bar is small and classy but staffed w/ great folks. I can't speak to the craft cocktails, but it is one of the better beer lists around; in Wisconsin that's saying something. My only criticism is that they don't serve breakfast. Stoughton doesn't have a quality breakfast place within 10 miles of it, and I know Wendigo would knock it out of the park. read more

The fried tomato sandwich is awesome. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The staff is chatty and fun. This place is an asset to Main Street Stoughton. It does get busy at times. Unfortunately we never think of going to Wendigo during off peak hours and so we don't go as much as we'd like. read more

Always good. High quality ingredients...local meats and cheeses. We always take out-of-towners here!

Great food! Gluten free options! Awesome bartender (named Dennis)! Gina made sure my son's order was just right. He's only 11 but has celiacs disease. She took good care of us - he was thrilled that he could eat the fries from their dedicated fryer! I had a fried tomato sandwich, two other diners had burgers. Good reports all around. read more

This place is absolutely AMAZING. The fried cheese curds were the best I've ever had in my entire life, and the portion size was a meal in and of itself. They were absolutely delicious, I still think about them! For my entree, I had the Tomato Po' Boy sandwich with Green Bean Casserole on the side, and it was breathtaking! The crunch of the fried tomato, the texture of the crispy grilled bread and lettuce, the taste of the sauce and mushrooms, it was just a work of art in my opinion. The casserole was so good, too - the green beans, I prefer them slightly crunchy, but that's personal preference I suppose - the creamy sauce they were in was really good and I love that they topped it with fried onions. The staff was nice and pleasant, if not completely attentive regarding our water glasses, but I'm not fussy. We just waved her over and asked for more water, problem solved. The amazing service provided to our stomachs proved to make us more than happy, and we left very content and looking forward to our next trip to Wendigo in the future! On a side note, the decor and the layout was very interesting and pretty, and their drinks are really good, too! We tried the Cucumber one and the Old Fashioned. read more