Location: Appleton
Top Restaurants in Appleton
Top Things to do in Appleton
- 1. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
- 2. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
- 3. Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
- 4. Barlow Planetarium
- 5. The Building for Kids
- 6. Weis Earth Science Museum
- 7. Hearthstone Historic House Museum
- 8. Fox River Kayaking Company
- 9. Lawrence University
- 10. Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
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Where to eat Bar food in Appleton: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 72,623 at the 2010 census. Of this, 60,045 were in Outagamie County, 11,088 in Calumet County, and 1,490 in Winnebago County. Appleton is the principal city of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Combined Statistical Area. The city possesses the two tallest buildings in Outagamie County, the Zuelke Building and 222 Building, at 168 and 183 feet, respectively.
Things to do in Appleton
10. Home Burger Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By dawnsy01
We stopped in for burgers for the first time... wow, we were not disappointed! Friendly bartender greeted us right away, promptly got us our drinks, a beer for hubs and Bacardi for me. Both burgers were great, a bacon CB and the mushroom swiss burger. Don't miss out on the garlic aioli ...fries and rings were good too.We will absolutely be back!
9. Cinder's Charcoal Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Cinders Charcoal Grill â Family owned bar, restaurant and grill. Family friendly restaurant. Hand cut steaks â fresh ground burgers â homemade soups. For 30 years, Cinder's Charcoal Grill has been cookin' your favorite steak sandwiches, gourmet burgers, f
Reviewed By SpikeInGB
I have previously visited the west side Cinder's (W. Wisconsin Ave.) and was disappointed in the entire experience. This location was the complete opposite.The staff greeted us immediately and were very friendly. Be advised, if you arrive after 5pm, especially on a Friday or Saturday, you can expect a wait.I went out on a limb with this visit and ordered a half rack of ribs. I generally stay away from ribs because there are just too many variables that can ruin them. Glad I took a chance because these were actually quite good, lean and fall off the bone tender. A sweet and spicy BBQ sauce was spot on. Lots of sides come with it to make it a full meal, choice of potato, beans, creamy coleslaw, and rye bread. My wife had a cream glazed shrimp with sweet potato fries. Also very good. Free refills on soda.
8. Pullmans
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By Ellymariel
Itâs dark atmosphere inside but the outdoor area is beautiful next to the water and under a bridge. The menu is fine but never changes. Food is always consistently good (not great). They have a separate GF menu which I really appreciate. Drink menu is fine too :). Also a good place to meet co-workers for a drink at the large bar. Usually has free food during happy hr at least once a week.
7. Good Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Kelly S
Ordered the cajun pasta which was a bit salty. The pasta was done to perfection though. My wife had a turkey pesto sandwich which she said was good but not great. This is a restaurant that has a huge menu. To me, that means that you do all average and not to perfection. The salad that accompanied my meal was average as well. Service was great though which was greatly appreciated.
6. Fox River Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By MKEPanther4
My spouse and I went to this restaurant for Motherâs Day dinner. We didnât get very far into our dining-out process, before we left due to poor service. We both ordered a soda...and they both tasted heavily of soda water (no syrup in the drink). When our server returned, I told her âthis kinda tastes like there isnât enough syrup in itâ. She replied with a terse âthey just changed itâ, and we could feel the iciness in her personality. I APOLOGIZED to HER since I felt bad asking for a different soda. Why did I apologize to her? Because I felt incredibly awkward in this situation. I was just asking for a drink that tastes as it should, and we got a standoffish response from her. I tried to let it go. She brought out a new set of drinks and said she got them âfrom a different gunâ. As the server walked away, my spouse took a few sips and then looked at me in a way I knew it wasnât good. I tried my drink, and again it tasted like soda water. Yuck. I placed my glass on the corner of the table, away from me. My non-verbal way of trying to say âthis still doesnât taste goodâ. When she came back she said âitâs not better?â I cringed and said âno, not really, it tastes like soda water stillâ. Instead of apologizing, she quickly said âcan I get you something else?â I only drink *one* flavor of soda, and if thatâs not available, I drink plain water. So thatâs what I ordered, because thatâs what I wanted. When I said âa water would be greatâ, she said âwe have lemonade, root beer (and other choices I canât remember)â I responded that water is fine. The server came back for a third time, this time with my glass of water. She set it down on the table and kept going...like a drive-by. Again, no apology for the issue with the soda tasting like crap. Nothing said like âhere is your waterâ. Nothing. I felt like I was a thorn in her side, because THEIR soda tasted horrible. I couldnât imagine tipping this lady anything, what with the horrendously rude service on Motherâs Day. I made the decision to go to the bar and see if we could get our order to go instead. Iâd rather eat back at the hotel (around the corner from this restaurant) than deal with this unpleasant lady. At the bar I was trying to ask the bartender if I could get our order to go instead. As I was explaining the situation, the same server came up on my side and put her face right into my personal space and asked âis something wrong??â It felt incredibly uncomfortable to have her face so close to mine. I didnât want a confrontation, since I was already on the verge of tears from feeling as though *I* did something wrong by bumbling out âthe soda kinda tastes like there isnât enough syrup in itâ. I didnât want a confrontation at any point with her, and I didnât make one. I was simply asking for a drink that tastes good, or at least how it SHOULD. Meanwhile with the serverâs face in mine, I answered her question with ânope. Happy Motherâs Dayâ and we left. Iâm not going to get into it with a person who clearly wanted NOTHING to do with giving positive customer service. I felt unwelcome and like I was being so rude for stating the truth, that the drink was ick!!!I canât recommend this place to anyone that wants a pleasant experience. I hope this lady was just a bad egg, but who knows. The whole place could be full of toxically rude servers who donât know how to be nice to customers.
5. Milwaukee Burger Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 201 reviews
At Milwaukee Burger Company we believe in quality first and foremost. We aren't your every day burger joint with frozen patties and frozen french fries. We bring in fresh certified hereford beef and hand patty it ourselves every day. We bring in the best
Reviewed By Q2821NVcathyr
This is a great place! Family friendly, friends or even a date. Superb burgers and a wonderful list of craft beers.Thank you for the high praises, we are so glad to have earned your good opinion!
4. Draft Gastropub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By WI_bronzed
We visited Draft for a new place on our 34th wedding anniversary. We arrived a little early for our reservation and were seating promptly.Our server, Eric greeted us and took my drink order for a Karben4 Diet Starts Tomorrow beer. Nice choice.We ordered the Pot Stickers as a starter, the Bourbon Pub Burger with Truffle fries and the Gastro Tacos with lobster bisque soup.The Pot Stickers were great, the Pub Burger and Gastro Tacos were fantastic. The truffle fries and the soup were fabulous. We did not have dessert, but they (ny cheesecake or creme brulee) sounded delicious.We have to go back just to try many of the other menu items.
3. Houdini's Escape Gastropub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By webmanmike
Ate lunch here whilst I was staying in Appleton in business.Easy to find just South of the River Fox with plenty of parking.Nice decor with some great historical pictures of Houdini.Houdini claimed to have been born in Appleton (hence the link to the Town) even though he was actually born in Budapest Hungary in 1874.Yet âhungaryâ you will not be with the excellent menu in the gastro pub!There are some good deals too for lunch with âany two dishes $10â. I had chicken caesar and truffle mac n cheese. Portions are more European than American which is just right for me.Choice of beers is excellent too.Outdoor seating looked good although needs a few more shady tables to really make it work.I would return when I next visit Appleton.
2. Stone Arch Brewpub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 594 reviews
Stone Cellar Brewpub specializes in quality hand-crafted beer and organic and locally sourced food. We have an extensive menu with burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, steaks, fish, typical pub fare, English Pub favorites, pizza, pasta and more. We try to
Reviewed By Cariocatom
Walked through bar. Nobody working. Used restroom and returned. Still nobody working. Used WiFi to summon an Uber. Only saw two couples (customers) during my fifteen to twenty minutes there. Several establishments appeared to share the building, or maybe one establishments with different rooms.
Most Popular Pizza food in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
1. Mark's East Side
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
Family owned and operated since 1967. Marks is a long time area favorite for lunch and dinner serving hand cut steaks, fresh seafood and award winning German fare. Come and relax in our well stock bar featuring a wide selection of liquor, beer and wine. O
Reviewed By allez2008
Have been a long time happy customer until recently. Todayâs soup was chicken lemon and i envisioned the yummy version served in Greek restaurants. I had already planned our evening meal so decided to get some for take out. I was disappointed because it tasted just like a brand name chicken rice soup with a few free leaves in it. Not at all what I expected from Marks. Certainly not worth the $8 a scant quart.Have things changed? We havenât gone there to eat for awhile because the seats on chairs need replacing and you sink so low it is hard to get up and out of them. They do offer cushions but that is not much help.Dear Allez:Sorry you didn't like the chicken soup. We take pride in all of house made soups sorry it was not to your liking. Please reach out at your convenience and we would be happy to compensate you for the soup.Thank you for your post.Mark DoughertyOwner
