Where to Eat in Portage: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 15, 2018 Franklyn Hardiman

Portage is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 10,662 at the 2010 census making it the largest city in Columbia County. The city is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Portage

1. Cimaroli's Supper Club

W11793 State Road 127, Portage, WI 53901-9437 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Highchairs Available American, Steakhouse, Bar, Soups Dinner, Late Night SGD 13 - SGD 20 +1 608-742-2238
Excellent
71%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 380 reviews

Cimaroli's Supper Club

Located in the country in a very peaceful setting. Family owned and operated with quality and service that you will love.

Reviewed By Kurt R - DeKalb, Illinois

We have eaten here before so we drove out to it again. The food was delicious and the service supper. If your not from the area it's a little hard to find. Glade we have GPS. We will be back again maybe even this trip.

2. Craig's Popcorn Corner

206 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901-2136 Takeout American Lunch +1 608-742-8050
Excellent
85%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 40 reviews

Craig's Popcorn Corner

Reviewed By larryd972 - Portage, Wisconsin

It's very small with no inside seating. You can walk up or drive up. There is a small area with shaded tables. Prices are very reasonable. Single dip for a buck. 4 stars because seating.

3. Two Rivers Coffee Conpany

224 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901-2116 Cafe +1 608-745-9400
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Two Rivers Coffee Conpany

Reviewed By Rob S

We stopped in at Two Rivers before a movie and had an exceptional experience. The cold Spiced Coffee was fantastic and I say this as someone who doesn't usually care for iced coffee. The standout was the unique Sweet Hearts Mocha. Its an interesting blend of raspberry and white chocolate. Definitely worth the stop :)

4. The Percolator Coffee House

224 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901-2116 Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards American, Cafe SGD 3 - SGD 9 +1 608-742-7372
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

The Percolator Coffee House

A local coffee house specializing in first class Espresso, coffee, fine teas, hot chocolates and chai. We serve an assortment of fresh pastries as well as sandwiches and soup. Free wifi is available for customers and a private meeting room for up to 10 people is available for reservations.

Reviewed By Jerusha S - Portage, Wisconsin

They serve Collectivo Coffee and Rishi tea so they care about Quality. The space was clean and open, with relaxing music. The staff was friendly and really cared about what I thought about the drink they made me. They just opened a couple days ago so it's obvious they are still training some of the staff. Overall I would return to this coffee shop. They made my drink quickly and aimed to please. I ordered an iced Chai and was blown away!

5. Portage Asian Cuisine

123 E Cook St, Portage, WI 53901-2204 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Japanese, Sushi, Asian Lunch, Dinner +1 608-745-9031
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Portage Asian Cuisine

Reviewed By Daveptaz - Minneapolis, Minnesota

stopped in on a Saturday night, main room was busy. were seated right away. service was attentive and friendly. we tried the crab rangoons others have mentioned. they were a tasty start. then we order three of the chef special rolls. we thought the Halloween roll was excellent, the walnut roll was OK, and the sexy girl roll was good. jasmine tea was good. they do have an alcohol list, but wasn't on our menus, so had to ask. if you are in the Portage area, they are worth a stop.

6. Culver's

2733 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901-9222 Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Fast Food Lunch, Dinner +1 608-742-7982
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Culver's

Reviewed By Abigail L - Portage, Wisconsin

We hadn't been to culvers since they remodeled so we decided to go in. You can tell they spent their money well and care for the business. They had a lot of people working but I would have liked to see a few more people actually working packing the food and running it to people...it seemed like the food sat while only one girl was handing it out.

7. Hitching Post

2503 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901-1022 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations American, Bar Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 608-742-8208
Excellent
45%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 102 reviews

Hitching Post

Reviewed By Armsons - Baraboo, Wisconsin

We went for breakfast. 2 in the party had the brunch, one ordered off the menue. The omlette was overcooked. BROWN, the meat inside it was overcooked and portions even burnt. The eggs on the buffet were not cooked and cold. The sausage gravy had a brown tinge to it and was flavorless also cold. Stale biskets. Stale donuts. Service was terrible, she never came back, we sat their, food on the plates from the buffet we couln't eat. We were clearly done, finally two in the party went to the car. Finally after walking by 4 times, she brings the bill.

8. La Tolteca

Pinery Rd, Portage, WI Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations Mexican Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
48%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 122 reviews

La Tolteca

Reviewed By Droplet1927 - Madison, Wisconsin

We were traveling north on I 39 and wanted a quick lunch. Lots of chain choices at this exit, but this Mexican restaurant caught our eye. I’m glad we stopped. They were doing a good business-it looked some some offices were having lunch out. The chips and salsa were good, especially after we added a dash of hot sauce from the bottle on the table. We had a chicken chimichanga (fried) and a shrimp chimichanga (not fried.) The rice, beans and avocado salad was good. The atmosphere was bright, colorful and festive and the service was prompt. Lots of parking.

9. Pizza Ranch Portage

2905 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901-9226 Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible American, Pizza Dinner, Lunch +1 608-566-1750
Excellent
55%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 67 reviews

Pizza Ranch Portage

Reviewed By Frankee7 - Sun Prairie, WI

The chicken and wedge potatoes are great. We have not tried the pizza at this store yet but were not excited about pizza at a different pizza ranch store. The chicken was great at both. I think they should rename it The Chicken Ranch but my wife says the name is already taken.

10. Tamarack Pizza

412 E Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901-2451 Takeout, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available American, Pizza, Bar Lunch, Dinner +1 608-742-6424
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 67 reviews

Tamarack Pizza

Reviewed By Clayton H - Appleton, Wisconsin

Been stopping here for at least 30 years and have never been disappointed. Jumbo cheese burger with a touch of fried onions is the burger of choice. Not on the menu but you can make it a double if you dare.. Fresh ground beef cooked on a flat top right behind the bar do you can watch it being created. Great pizza too.

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