Such a great spot in Downtown Kenosha! This restaurant is located on a popular strip, with so much to do within the few blocks around you. This is a great spot to meet a friend (or a group of friends) for dinner! The outdoor seating is so nice when the weather is right, with a great sunset view over downtown. Good selection of drinks, delicious menu, and great staff. Can't wait to go back! Side note: I'm pretty sure anything you get on the menu is going to be fabulous. I haven't had one thing that I don't like yet! read more

Wine Knot - New menus seasonally! - American Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

One of the original nicER restaurants that started the revitalization of downtown Kenosha. I can't remember the year it started out but it used to be one of only a few good places downtown you could go for a classy dinner/romantic date. I still really like the place however it has certainly dropped back a step or two on classy for Kenosha; it's now more of a comfortable local hang out with a lot of regulars (patrons and staff included). They don't take reservations, first come first serve. The current Covid restrictions lessened the interior seating options but they adapted with adding some more outdoor tables, something I really enjoy on a warmer summer evening when downtown is crowded with people walking about. The food is good, I can't ever remember not enjoying a meal here. It's also a real nice spot to just stop in for drinks. There are always a handful of signature cocktails plus a decent offering of higher end spirits, and of course wine, although, for being a "wine" place, their selections isn't as extensive as one might expect, still good for me though. read more

Perhaps I'm just spoiled by the amazing food found in and around Milwaukee, but I thought this restaurant did not live up to the hype. The drinks were not good and definitely not signature. I don't recall the name of the drink but it was made with gin. It was basically a gin and tonic with mint (which had seen better days) served in a tiny French press. It tasted like straight gin. For dinner my friend and I shared Pork Short Ribs and Pressed Boneless Half Chicken. The Ribs were ok; made with a mustard that was cheap tasting. I imagine it came from a large restaurant quantity mustard bucket. Neither of us ate the accompanying beans- yuck. The chicken would have been good if they would not have over-salted it. I suspect someone forgot to salt before cooking and thought they'd just add the salt before serving. The mashed potatoes were good, but really how do you mess up potatoes?! We were seated right away (5:30 on a Saturday) and chose to sit at the bar because we like the busyness of the bar. The restaurant filled quickly after we arrived. They really needed another person behind the bar and because of it we waited a long time to put orders in. The restaurant itself is cute but not big. There's plenty of outside dining for warm weather. Overall, an ok experience. I would not return for more than a glass of wine. read more

They are a lovely dinner and drinks place to experience. Nice food and ambiance. A little pricey.

Great place had dinner here last week during restaurant week Kenosha. This place knows how to serve up a selection of great items for an enjoyable meal. Started with tempora shrimp guest had house Cable. Next strip steak garlic mashed she had salmon tutors. We finished with Chocolate martinis could have had creme de but we're in the drinking mood. $30 price fix great deal. Mike Steinberger Lake Forest IL. read more

Giving Wine Knot 4 stars because the food is awesome - 5 star worthy. The calamari, salads, fries, meatloaf, steak have all been stellar. Very impressed - they also have personable staff. The reason for 4 stars is that the wine knot title is not perfect. The wine selection is mostly the 8 dollar standards you can find at the local grocery store. Also many times I've asked for a certain kind of wine I have been a bit astray (in my opinion) even though they are very nice. I wish they had new wines I could try that I could try instead of the ones I grab at the grocery on a weekday. read more

Love coming to Wine Knot whenever we are in Kenosha! Great food, super service in a convenient location!

Nice environment, great food, great service. Perfect place for a date night- highly recommend.

I feel like this little spot over promised and under delivered. Pros: cute patio, boyfriend loved the pork chop, toddler loved the pizza (said it was better than Chicago's!). Cons: the halibut- skip it, it's terrible!!The mojito is confused and rather flavorless, served in a French press that leaks (it's a Cuban drink, isn't it??). Everything is way overpriced! read more

Only experienced this place once. Food was fair, nothing stood out. If you're a wine drinker, you will enjoy the experience. There were little non alcoholic options outside soda or tap water. The dining area is a bit cramped. Hard to judge the service as they were busy so saw very little of them. read more

Dam are the prices high for their mediocre wine list. 9ounce poor of Mieomi was $21. Lol a bottle of that stuff is generally $16-19. And the service at the bar is just non-existent unless you are buddies with him. I wandered up to the service bar and it took forever to get a drink then sat at the the bar for a good 30 minutes and the other bartender ignored us the entire time and the other 3 people who were trying to get his attention to order. I can't speak for the food as we ended up leaving with the lack of service but portions look huge but alway not all that appetizing. read more

So the atmoshphere is cool, and the wine is ok. The wine offered is of cheaper varieties (even the more expensive ones are sub-par), but it's not the worst. At least it's cheap, and the pours are large. The food is a disappointment all the way around. In order to eat enough to make you full you have to spend a lot of money, and that money is not well spent. The little plates are a cheap twist on potentially awesome classics. Their bruschetta came on, and I'm not even lying, hot dog buns, the cheap kind. And they, now this is the most shocking, DO NOT EVEN OFFER A STANDARD CHEESE AND/OR CHARCUTERIE PLATE!???!! What kind of a wine bar is this? I think this place has potential with where they are with wine flights and their atmosphere and decor and I really hope management reads this review and they can implement serious changes. We wish we had a place in Kenosha that was proportiantely priced with quality and had a wine bar with cheese and charcuterie options. Perhaps an olive plate? These things seem standard to me or anyone who's ever been to Nappa or any wine country. read more

Amazing little restaurant in a small town trying to step up. Great wine selections!!! Well priced food with good portions. I had the pork chop- perfectly cooked to a medium-well temperature and well seasoned. I am looking forward to my next business trip to the area to sample another menu item! read more

Want to impress your girl? Take her here. Feels super swanky for Kenosha. Want to save money? See if they are offering a deal on Groupon. Your welcome :) read more

My husband and I spent a Saturday evening in Kenosha and wandered down to the lakefront. We took a 25 cent ride on the electric trolley. (It reminded me of my childhood in Chicago, riding on the Broadway Ave. streetcar with my mother.). While on the trolley, we passed an interesting street (6th Ave.) in the old downtown area and decided to explore that street after our ride. We managed to snag a table on the outside patio of Wine Knot. I had a glass of sangria and my husband had a nice red wine. We shared a huge appetizer of spinach-artichoke dip with mini-pita crisps. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. It's a great spot to sit and watch people go by. All the food we saw being served looked fantastic, so we'll have to go back and have a full meal the next time we're up north. If you go, walk south a block or so on 6th and check out Laboratory Toys (even if you don't have kids to shop for). They have the most amazing selection of toys and games, and stuff you haven't seen in a long time (if ever!). read more

One of my wife's and my favorite "date night" places. Charles M. sounds like a food critic. We like this place. Yeah, it's small and the tables are nestled fairly close together and we've gotten tables that weren't level before, but it's a very fun, nice, pleasant place to hang out with your loved one or a group of friends. We enjoy it and recommend it often to our friends. If I may be so bold, get their flights if you like to taste a few different wines. We like the Avery Lane gerwurztraminer, but we're semi-sweet wine fans. This is the place where we fell in love with artichoke dip. Ymmmmm. read more

So far the table for 8:30 isn't ready.... Trying to be patient. It's only 8:39.... Eventually went to SazzyB. No wait for table and EXCELLENT food and music. read more

If you enjoy sifting through a 5 page greasy lamented menu that hasn't changed since the 1980's and prefer to eat the same meal while sitting in the same booth prepared by the same cook that has assembled your same order for the past 10 years, you may not enjoy dining at the Wine Knot. Their menu only has two pages and changes often, which is one of the reasons we keep going back. I refuse to pay someone to make a meal I can make at home, which is, in my opinion, the driving force to actually dine out. This is where we go for date nights and when we have out of town guests arrive. Wonderful wine selection, friendly and helpful staff and an upbeat atmosphere. I've tried many of their main and unique side dishes (hello horseradish mashed potatoes!) with positive results. They don't offer a printed up children's menu, but will verbally give you options if you ask. The one Ribeye I've had was, quite possibly, the best cooked medium rare steak I've had in the Midwest. I now know what it is like to experience that 'melt in your mouth steak'. Thank you, Wine Knot. Don't ever change! read more

If this place were in any of the other cities I frequent, it would rate a lot lower but, for where it is, its quite good. I've been literally dozens of times since I sometimes live near to this place. It kinda irks me that they don't "know me" after my frequent patronage....I mean, some of my favorite haunts in Chicago know my name after just a handful of visits. Whatever. The food is generally grouped into "little plates" and "big plates" and you can go either way really because the little plate portions are anything but. The pork chop that is on the menu in the fall / winter is really good. The duck is a great experience and for those of you who are boring, there is the typical filet and (sigh) a burger. Here is where my problem lies with this place. The chef has dumbed down the menu to cater to the local tastes. The food used to be MUCH better and more interesting when this place first opened. I can't imagine that he likes what he's doing here, by dumbing things down for the legacy residents (the Kenosha area is rapidly becoming a suburb of Chicago for those who don't know). The point here is, when I'm in this part of the world, I can't really be arsed to think of eating anywhere but the Wine Knot because its provided me with decent food, that is difficult to obtain in this part of the world, at really good prices. Oh. Almost forgot. Live music. Friday and Saturday nights at 10PM the Wine Knot typically lays on some pretty decent live jazz. Enjoy. read more

Come for the outstanding selection of wine--stay for the creamy mushroom soup and glazed brussel sprouts! So thankful to have this gem in downtown Kenosha! I only wish they were open for lunch occasionally. read more

Favorite resturant! Great food, great beverage and great service! I can not say enough about this place other than LOVE IT!!! read more

COVID restrictions and social distancing was evident, I felt very safe. Food was excellent, it is on the pricier side, maybe a little too much considering the market, but they seemed busy enough, so maybe I'm wrong. Service was excellent. read more

Good wine selection, excellent decor, great bistro type menu and food! I loved the concept of this place when it first opened. It opened in downtown Kenosha a few years back, 2003/2004, I think. And this is right around the time I started really falling in love with red wine. The current head chef used to be a sous chef @ the Polaris in Milwaukee and is a friend of mine. He also happens to be a great chef. If I had to describe the cuisine in a few words: Gourmet bistro meets home style comfort flavors. Great seafood, pasta and meat dishes all over the small, yet snazzy menu. The specials are usually excellent as well. Only complaint would be that it gets pretty crowded after 8:30p.m., mostly due to the fact that this is also a popular downtown bar. If you are lucky enough to grab a seat on the outside sidewalk cafe, by all means, DO! Downtown Kenosha is coming along nicely. Places like Wine Knot, Pazzo, Lazybird, and the new condos are the main reason for this positive transition. read more

Disappointing Steak and Spinach Salad. I used to like this restaurant. I recently ordered the Steak and Spinach Salad via Door Dash. The steak itself wasn't flavorful and the salad was missing several advertised ingredients. I asked for goat cheese (shown on Door Dash) instead of blue cheese (shown on restaurant's website) and got neither. Last time it had fried onions; this time nothing. Also missing other items that are inconsistently shown to include online. Where is the rest of my salad? Sad to see the quality and quantity plummet. read more

Excellent wine selection and the halibut was to die for!!! Highly recommend, very cool place!

I really wanted to love the Wine Knot. Technically, what was not to love: * The large selection of wine? * The varied (and somewhat over-styled) food? * The beautiful large bar? * The equally as beautiful and attentive staff? As an attention-seeking foodie with a fondness for wine and other spirits, the Wine Knot had everything that I was seeking. Before explaining the rating, let's get into some details. Entering the restaurant takes introspection and patience - especially if there is no one sitting outside. The entrance is on the side, not the front, and be careful - there is a slight step that it is pretty easy to trip on (more so if one has been visiting other local establishments). Walking into the boxy but nicely furnished space reveals slightly masculine reds, browns and oranges. I was greeted upon entering (no, not "Norm") and given some seating options. I chose a table where the front door would normally be and was immediately presented with a wine list and a food menu. The Wine Knot's wine list is extensive (as one would expect), particularly for those seeking to enjoy a wide variety of wines by the glass. Priced about right for the variability and poured correctly for the Kenosha locale (read: larger pour), there is plenty for everyone to love. While I sipped a Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, I reviewed the menu and ended up ordering a salad and flatbread. The salad was fresh with a number of different greens, however, I should have asked for the dressing on the side and the leaves were awash in an over-powering fruit-flavored vinaigrette. The flatbread was OK - a nice combination of three cheeses, some ham with an odd thin tomato sauce that clearly had a bit of the vinaigrette from the salad in it. I ate the flatbread with a Pinot Noir (apologies - cannot remember the name) and was happy with the combination, if not the dish itself. The portions that I received were about average for a nice restaurant, but those portions were smaller and notably more expensive than I expected. So, why no LOVE? I was a bit put off by frequently over-styled food and more so by the odd flavor combinations. The price finalized the trinity of dislike. In the future, I will likely stop by for a glass or two of wine, however, I am not likely to eat there again. read more

Brought my out of town Family from California here for dinner and they raved about the Delish Food and Wine Selection, friendly staff and atmosphere. Maybe the just right Amy of spice on the Salmon or my Fav Crusted Halibut or the scrumptious and large portion of Brian's Meatloaf or the Coconut Curry ... Yummm .... Topped with a glass of Merlot or Margarita on the Rocks! Great Food, wonderful Dinner read more

Wine Knot - Margarita on the Rocks at Wine Knot was fantastic - American Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

I just returned from eating one half of one of the most disappointing meals of my life. In fairness, the food at the Wine Knot has been very good when I have eaten there in the past. Unfortunately, they did not live up to their past tonight. Tonight, at the end of a long week, I wanted to sit outdoors, relax, and have a burger for dinner. But I wanted one a step above a bar burger - and I wanted wine to go with it, not beer or ale. Knowing that the Wine Knot has a burger on the menu and a very good wine list, I thought that if a restaurant can master halibut and meatloaf, a burger and fries should be easy-peasy. I ordered the burger medium. I wanted the interior to be hot and pink. The plating looked inviting. The burger was served on a good quality bun, topped with well-melted cheddar cheese, drizzled with a 'special sauce' and topped with shredded lettuce and a slice of tomato. It was accompanied by parmesan fries (another upgrade over the typical bar burger). Unfortunately, when I cut into the burger, it was essentially raw. It appeared to have been slapped on the grill long enough to turn the exterior gray, then flipped over to do the same (and melt the cheese). So, I sent it back. That's where the real fun begins. The waiter took the plate with both the burger and fries back to the kitchen. Several minutes later, mistake number 1 was made: the fries were brought back out. As if I wanted to eat the fries without the burger, or as if they might stay hot while they remade the burger. A new burger, sans fries, was delivered. Mistake number 2: the cheddar on this new burger was just warm enough to bring out the oils. The burger was topped with a 1/8 inch slab of an oily, orange mess. The burger was not drizzled with the 'special sauce,' it was on the side. Fine. Mistake number 3: the second burger did not have lettuce or tomato. As I mentioned earlier, I have eaten at the Wine Knot in the past and the food has been good. I don't know if they have a new chef, if the chef was having a bad night (they were NOT that busy), or if by sending the burger back as undercooked, I triggered an attitude attack by the chef which manifested itself in passive aggressive behavior. I suspect the latter. Egos can get quite tender when you are the big fish in a small pond. The moral of the story is, it will be a long time before I return to the Wine Knot. And when I want a burger and fries, I'll make due with apple ale and head to TGs. read more

Awesome waiter. Outstanding wine selection, love the diy flight option. And the impossible (vegan) burger was scrumptious along with those killer brussel sprouts- and thanks for the vegan labels :) read more

Enjoy the food very much. I love ordering the Fish Tacos that they serve in the summer. It is great to be able to sit outside on the patio and share a bottle of wine and/or eat a fine meal. Steak is great as is all the sea food. One of their best specials is the meatloaf...order it as it is great... Only negative is if they have live music it gets really loud. Go their...eat and enjoy. read more

The best meatloaf I have ever had. Seriously the best. Yes meatloaf... Located downtown it's worth stopping in whether for drinks or to eat. Nice date spot. read more

Great place! Perfect for date night , or just to get away for awhile. Good food and a vast variety of wine and beer. It's a must try spot.

always great food, salmon and halibut are on point. but plzzzz bring back at general tsos cauliflower

Each time I have visited Wine Knot, I have been pleasantly surprised by both the service and their delicious food. The pours here are generous and they have a decent selection of wine for a menu that focuses on quality of a handful of dishes versus cranking out lots of so-so dishes. The food is excellent and even when I've been not crazy about a dish itself, the additions that come with it have been delightful. For example, I have tried their Pork Osso, and felt that the mushroom risotto was the real star, whereas the pork was just alright. Can not say enough good things about the Halibut, and would definitely order again. For a starter, go with the artichoke dip, and you will not be disappointed. Wine Knot is an unexpected and lovely addition to the downtown Kenosha area. read more

Experienced an excellent dining experience today. They took safety precautions seriously, with masks, spaced out tables and everyone taking care. Ate under the tent next to the restaurant. Had an excellent filet, and the wife loved her halibut. The service was friendly and well timed, the food was excellent, and I really enjoyed the dining experience and the care they took to protect the customers. Thank you. read more

This place is great! I love the fact that they change their menu a couple times a year to serve items that are in season. I have come here as a girls night and for a date night with my husband and had a great time. They bring out fresh bread and dipping oil, which is delicious. I've tried many options on their menu and the hummus appetizer (when in season) is fabulous! The salmon, macadamia nut halibut and filet are also outstanding. I have never had a bad meal here and the service has always been good as well. As far as drinks are concerned you can't go wrong with the wine flights! And the Milky Way martini for dessert.....OH MY!!! Mom and I had to go to the bar for a second one! Best chocolate type dessert martini she said she'd ever had. Definitely on the top of my list as well!! Can't wait to go back! read more

I've been told by a number of people over the last few years that "Wine Knot is the kind of place you'll love." So with my partner and I finding ourselves in downtown Kenosha on a Monday night, we decided it was time to try it out. In retrospect, I should ask people to clarify exactly what they think I'll love, because it wasn't this place. After navigating the inexplicably closed main entrance and entering on a side door, we were quickly seated by the hostess, but waited over 10 minutes to be greeted by a server. This should have been a warning as the crowd was minimal. We were feeling mildly celebratory and my favorite sound is the shaking of a martini, so we ordered Cosmopolitans off the menu - it's usually a solid indicator of a bartender's mixology. The server arrived 10 minutes later, empty-handed, to take our dinner order. Another 5 minutes later, we were served drinks and the server vanished. What we received was some vile concoction with vanillla in it, like the bastard love child of a Cosmo and a Cherry Cheesecake shot. I even pulled the menu out from under the table - we were using it to stabilize a 1-inch gap under the pedestal that sent our water flying if we leaned - and checked the recipe listed. The bartender just did not know how to mix a simple drink. Of course, I couldn't send it back because our server had disappeared. She stopped briefly to tell us fresh bread was almost ready and she would bring some out soon, and then zipped away again. We were so perplexed (why didn't she mention bread before?) that we forgot to send back the "Cosmos." My second favorite sound is the uncorking of a wine bottle and since we couldn't trust the bartender for mixed drinks, we decided to peruse the wine list. A place that bills itself as a "wine bar" should have a more impressive selection. Wine? Not. There are several dozen varietals represented, but not well. Nearly the entire list was available by the glass, which sounds good, but in fact limits the selection to wines that fit into a by-the-glass price point. We settled on a reasonably respectable malbec, and popped the menu back under the table. When our wine arrived, the other problems of a large by-the-glass selection emerged: the wine had been open too long and was served far too warm. I'm not expecting cellar temperature, but those bottles were cooking in the afternoon sun that streams in the west-facing facade windows. By this point we had already determined never to return, so we just slugged through the stuff like the hooch it was. During our long waits and dissatisfying quality of inebriation, we pondered the Yelp review to come and turned to the decor. It initially struck me as pleasantly modern and ecclectic, but closer inspection revealed a tacky imitation of modern and ecclectic. The back wall behind the bar is painted charcoal grey with a slate-like faux finish and the adjacent wall near the kitchen is enamel red, which are quite complementary, but the grey wall is incredibly damaged from scraping by barstools The walls opposite are done in gold with a sponge-painted finish and slathered with the same "vintage" posters of European advertising that have been done a million times over. "Curtains" made of wine corks are strung over the front windows in some twisted homage to the unflinchingly tacky decor of family-style Italian restaurants. The ceiling is unbelievably trashy. While drapes of Asian-style red fabric and red Chinese lanterns are fairly attractive, Wine Knot's noise issues have resulted in a hodge-podge of egg-crate foam and sound-absorbing tiles being pasted or strung all over. Ahh... but here our prodigal waitress returns with our dinners! And more vague promises of fresh bread. The single redeeming quality of our visit was the food. I had the Duck Two Ways and my partner had ordered the filet mignon. The duck confit was juicy and well-seasoned, and the duck breast was cooked to just the right temperature. My partner's steak was tender and served with an excellent sauce. The cut of said steak was dubious, however, and it's accompanying asparagus was "adequate," which is rather stinging commentary from him. The multi-grain cous cous that accompanied my duck was flavorful, but definitely overcooked. Still, 3 or 4-star food does not save a 1-star experience. Really, there is no mystery to what excites me in a restaurant: good food, good drinks, good wine, good service, and good decor. We are more than willing to overlook some deficiencies in that mix, but Wine Knot failed on a catastrophic level. I walked in wanting to love this restaurant, but the experience was so miserable that I'll never be back. PS - the mythical bread never appeared. read more

Extraordinarily mediocre. Having eaten here again for the requisite 'second chance', I can now safely say that it's not all that good. Come with low expectations and you might leave happy. If you have any sort of skill in the kitchen, you could probably make comparable food at home. It's hard to fault the chef because looking at the menu, you can see things that are going in the right direction - my problem was with the ingredients and I think the chef has probably fallen victim to the owners' food cost limitations. Two of the sides I've had have been green beans and a rice pilaf. Both these items were frozen and I swear the rice was the same fried rice 'kit' you can buy at Sam's Club. That's fine if they're a part of the $6.99 meatloaf special - not the $15 meatloaf special. Wine list is decent. Beer list is slightly above average. $25 for overcooked Halibut? Ravioli was undercooked and in a 'tomato/meat/wine sauce' that tasted a lot like onions mixed with the syrup from a can of yams. Awful. The Pork shanks were very good. Salmon was good and the meatloaf was well above average. Service was good. Atmosphere was good - it's a cool space. Definitely overpriced for the area, though. My recommendation would be to eat here only if using a restaurant.com coupon so you don't feel like you've been had. That's the only way I'll ever go back. read more

Two star service with five star prices. Bread service was only on request and even then they brought two baguettes for four people. Empty cocktail glasses were left on the table 20 minutes after new drinks were brought...not what you would expect for $50pp(entree and two drinks each). read more

Coming from San Francisco where there are a number of amazing places to eat, this is my favorite in all the Midwest. Everything I have eaten here has been delish and the atmosphere is always wonderful. The wine selection is so-so but the food truly is great. Highly recommend the Wine Knot!!! read more