Restaurants in Appleton

“Delicious food but extremely tiny portions. Nice atmosphere just don't come hungry.”

“The street corn tots were delicious! I would go back just for those. The burgers were good, but the beef did lack flavor. Our server was very attentive. She checked up on us often. One thing that didn't go so well was that we got the wrong order. It was our first time there so we didn't realize it, and honestly, the food took so long to come out, we forgot what burgers we ordered. So when they brought out our supposed order, my burger came with fries when I ordered a salad. I thought hey, maybe they forgot it and had fries instead. I didn't let the server know because she was busy and we were hungry, already waiting a long time for our food, and on a schedule. We needed to be somewhere and thought an hour and a half was sufficient time to eat, appearantly not. I would give this place another try, hoping that the food will come out sooner than later and that we don't get the wrong food order.”

“the staff was amazing, their food was as good as ever. it was clean and quick and friendly”

“Madras Cafe is an absolute gem of a restaurant! The owner warmly greeted us when we came in. He asked if we had ever eaten there before and when we said no kindly explained the menu. He asked our preferences and made personal recommendations for each member of our group. The food was EXCEPTIONAL! I never write reviews but knew instantly I needed to share my experience. The foods were flavorful and the spices vibrant. I have to mention the coffee. If you are a coffee drinker, then you are about to be ruined for all other coffee. It was smooth and rich. Reminded me of French press but better. The prices are reasonable and fits into any budget. The owner explained how each dish was best eaten and shared a charming story about how his mother's cooking influenced the restaurant's menu. I have never felt so welcome and at home in a restaurant. I highly recommend.”

“Always a tastebud’s delight. Their menu offers an excellent twist on comfort and classic foods with options for all food enthusiasts including vegetarian and vegan options. Their coffee is smooth and flavorful, their Bloody Mary is top notch, and their beer selection is pleasantly satisfying. Their staff are down to earth, friendly and attentive. Their restaurant is always welcoming and clean. Food is consistently amazing. I highly recommend.”

“Amazing place! Me and my coworkers placed a mobile order yesterday, and I went to pick up the order. Not only was the order ready when I arrived, but after I placed a separate small order and dropped my coworkers order of Horchata on the ground the young ladies behind the counter offered to remake it with no charge. Thank you young ladies for helping save the day and thank you Frio for being a staple of our community! Well done!”

“Visited the new Menomonee Falls location today. Loved the wood fire pizza 🍕 you can choose between ones on the menu or make your own which is really cool. The layout for seating is really nice. There are games to play at the tables with kids or family which is a really cool idea. The staff is really friendly, will definitely be one of my go to local places.”

“Amazing food and great service!”

“Under new ownership. I ate there with my wife, and my son and his wife. The food and service are excellent, everyone at the table agreed. We all had different dinners, a lot of depth in the menu. The guacamole is absolutely great. I can’t wait to try their food with Margaritas as well, we had flavored tea in the interim. A lot of restaurants are noisy inside yet this was not the case here. Next time we will try eating outdoors.”

“The amazing food here is always served with a smile. In addition to their own food truck, 509 invites other trucks out. This local business eats sleeps and breathes community. 10/10”

“Amazing food, quaint atmosphere, wonderful owner & staff.”

“One of my favorite restaurants in Appleton. Always good service, and I love having hotpot in the area. 👍”

“6/5 stars! They did an AMAZING custom cake order. design was top tier. cake + filling was out of this world. all staff was super friendly. incredibly clean bathroom and shop. Will be back!”

“Always have a delicious meal at Sap! Love having brunch with friends here, great gathering place. Everything is so well thought out on the menu.”

“First time eating at The Jerk Joint and it was delicious. Friendly service and nice portion sizes. We shall be back!”

“LOVE this restaurant. I wish it was there when I lived in the area 20 yrs ago. I still get there a few times a year. I really enjoy the blackened shrimp tacos. The service has always been wonderful and consistent. The manager stops by the table a QUICK check in. That small touch means so much!! Yesterday I had the lemon cake for dessert friend's had the gluten free chocolate cake. We were all in HEAVEN!! My second time there a couple years ago we had a server who was maybe having an off day. I talked to the manager on my way out & he was sincere & grateful I had let him know.”

“We went here before a show at the Performing Arts Center for a pre-weekend getaway. We loved the food, the service, and the ambience - it was a wonderful experience all the way around.”

“Great drinks, friendly staff, and cute cats! What else could you ask for! My bridal shower was held here and it was the perfect event space. The cats loved hanging out with us and helping open gifts.”

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Appleton area. However, I was disappointed with the front-desk folks’ lack of creative thinking and can-do attitude. When I called before arriving, I mentioned the number of people in my party and mentioned that I will also need a high chair. He said nothing available inside but patio is open and lots of seats are readily available. When we arrived, he was right, nobody was sitting in the patio. Bad news came after we were taken to our table, “sorry, we don’t have high chair available for at least another hour!” I understand that this may happen, but why do you tell me 5 mins before I arrive that you have everything available? Very disappointing, but this is even more disappointing when it comes from one of my favorite restaurants and I had guests with me.”

“Food was excellent and the service was wonderful. So glad you are not closing. Appleton is lucky to have you.”

“Very nice ..... have been there many times...5 star ... Also we just had our 1st carry out...very good...we will be back”

“The food was good, but wasn't worth the price. The steaks are overpriced because of the name. I think the worst part is you spend all that money and the only thing you get is a tiny house salad. For the amount of money you spend you should get standard side dishes. Good but grossly overpriced. It's a place you should go to once to say you have gone.”

“07/30/25 - Received excellent service from Nathan. The special, Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini was really good.
xx/xx/19 - Excellent food and service for the price.”

“THIS is our new favorite pizza place! That thin crust was crispy all the way through, sauce was seasoned so well and all the way to the edges, and the toppings were PLENTIFUL! You need to eat here! You will not be disappointed!”

“The food here is always on point 💯 So happy they added PHO to the menu! That’s always our go-to dish including the crystal shrimp. My kiddos loved it and gave it INFINITY out of 1 😆 they said the food was FANTASTIC! This is also the only place in Appleton closed a little later on a Sunday that has pho on their menu as well. All other pho places are closed by 7pm.”

“Love the Pho. Ive had Asian cuisine from NYC to LA and Dong Pho has the freshest tasting fried veggies anywhere. Their hot mustard is the best ever. I recommend the sweet and sour chicken. The sauce has just the right amount of Honey.”

“Searra and Christin are great bartenders and very friendly! Great atmosphere and tasty drinks. They probably deserve their own office! Hard working gals.”

“A regular compliment of beers with new brews several times a year. I also like that they change up the food menu on a somewhat regular basis and are often having daily / weekly specials.”

“Just a pick up and go situation- though, that is okay. Very prompt service with great attention to details- nice to see and unexpected.
Good food offerings and always hot.”

“El Pastor chimi was really good. The side of Mexican corn is nice. Server was good. We will be back.”

“First time at Kountry Bar (I know I know - shameful!!!!) but the beer was ice cold, the atmosphere was amazing, the bartenders were friendly and personable but the burger - OMG the burger was f-ing fantastic. I had the ghost pepper blue burger and it was seriously the best burger I’ve had in…… well, I don’t know when. My husband had the tenderloin sandwich and also loved it. We will most definitely be back. Seriously - you need to visit this bar and grill. You will not regret your decision to stop by and treat yourself!!! 💪🏼”

“great staff, great food, great selection across the board from drinks to burgers! love the fact that they stand up for their staff and what they believe in, believing in your staff and standing up for them is step one to an incredibly successful business 💪🏻 also have to add I still think about the time they turned into bobs burgers for the day, that was 🔥”

“Great food and great service! Could not recommend more!”

“Been a patron since about 2006, this place is simply the best for gyros!”

“This is my all time favorite restaurant! I absolutely love the staff, each one is honestly like a friend to me. I look forward to saying hi and checking in with the staff just as much as i look forward to the yummy breakfast. The pancakes (!) best ever. Hands down. No other place even comes close for me. They are made from scratch with love. Such selection in their breakfast options and lunch offerings. Did I mention the pancakes?? 🤣 Mohnens is truly a well oiled machine, everyone works together to make it run so wonderfully and it shows! Just watch them as they work, it’s incredible. Clean, friendly outgoing staff, as a customer you are appreciated, your business matters, prices are very reasonable, all ages friendly, walker and wheelchair accessible, fancy foofy coffee drinks, delicious milkshakes and desserts too. Some times of the day are busier so you may have a wait time, but honestly I’d rather wait for the quality I know I will get. There is definitely a reason they get so busy!”

“Everything about this place was wonderful. The staff are pleasent and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is great, and the food is fantastic! Our server was Sierra and she was so helpful with her recommendations.”

“Great food, friendly servers and the best chips and salsa!!”

“Visited Urban Modern Kitchen with the husband to celebrate our anniversary and we had an absolute wonderful dining experience! Our waiter (unfortunately I forgot his name) was amazing and VERY personable. He made us feel important and he accommodated our every need. The food was amazing as well and it was prepared super fast! We didn’t have to wait long at all after we ordered. I got the Greek Bowl, husband got the Mexican Bowl. My husband can be picky, so I was a little nervous if he would like the food, but he loved it! We also shared some nachos, which he really liked as well. Everything from food to experience was top notch! Thank you!”

“Great food, reasonable prices, friendly staff!”

“excellent food,.................”

“I absolutely love the deep fried cauliflower”

“10/10!!!!!! Best pizza place in Appleton! The owner Riley was so nice and easy going! The garlic bread is absolutely top notch but the PIZZA!!! Wow! Best sausage I’ve had on a pizza ever! The staff were amazing! Calm peaceful atmosphere!”

“The pad cashew dish was really good. From the rice to the tofu and mushrooms”

“Excellent, friendly service, amazingly diverse menu, and truly delicious food. This is my favorite place for breakfast.”

“It took me a while to find really good food around here, and this is it. The only down side was they were really busy, and thats not really bad. The wall is covered in golden fork awards for a good reason. This place is a gem!”

“Great variety of ice cream, snowcones and sundaes along with excellent customer service.”

“The best coffee in the Fox Valley!”

“Every time I’ve had their bread, it’s perfect! Either pick some up at the farmers market, or direct… or it’s featured at many fabulous restaurants in the area!”

“Our favorite hangout in Appleton!”

“Excellent food seasoned to perfection. Homemade soups are so yummmy all year long! We love the staff because they are fast and friendly. BEST BURGERS EVER!!! And, their food consistently tastes the same! We love ❤️Tanners and we visit weekly! Give them a try you wont regret it!”

“In the little hut the people are so nice,helpful and friendly.”

“8 friends enjoyed 8 different meals!!! We all got drinks and a meal and let me tell you I've never had better Birria than I did on Saturday. The birria tacos were so juicy and the consume was just the topping on the taco!!!! The price was 5.25 per taco but good lord they were so delicious I could have ate a whole bunch!!!! The service was great and I cannot wait to come again to emdulge in more delicious food!”

“They are amazing! Not only extremely tasty desserts and pastries, but customer service here is at another level of awesome! They remade my son’s first birthday cake after we had to reschedule due to illness, at no extra charge. Customer for life!”

“One of the best meals I have had in a while of this particular type of cuisine. My husband and I absolutely love experiencing all different kinds of food from everywhere. We recently relocated to the Appleton area after living 20 years in Wausau. One of the harder parts of leaving was losing all of the local small business places we frequented because we knew that their food was authentic and delicious. I happened upon Ong’s kitchen, just by exploring the area close to our house. I hadn’t yet had a chance to try it when a friend who lives here highly recommended it. I stopped in for lunch the other day and got the rice vermicelli noodle bowl. Which is a favorite of mine! Minus being to brave for my own level of spice 😝🥵 that I added(not the restaurants fault at all)….. it was a dish that reminded me of one of my favorite places that we had back in our old city. In fact, I am making my Husband get takeout from there today because I’m excited to try what else they offer. I am truly happy that this is one of the very first places that we found and we will be repeat customers. I’m sure you’ll even see my children in there because Pho & egg rolls are some of their favorites!! Thank you for sharing your delicious food with our community! For all of you, wondering if you should stop there, what are you waiting for exactly?!? I think tonight is the perfect night to try it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“great food and great service. Alaskan halibut was very flavorful”

“It's our go to good Asian food spot when we're looking for a dine in. We always get good service, I love their Phet Phet sauce, and I think their drink menu has the funnest names I've ever come across. They also serve coconut water that compliments most of their foods perfectly”

“I have been a customer for over 40 years. We picked up 6 dozen buns for a party yesterday and they honestly are disappointing. They truly taste a day old, dry and brittle to the cut. What happened to your squishy buns? Just disappointed maybe next time they will be better.”

“Hands down the best pizza I've had outside of Chicago! The deep dish rivals my favorites from my home town. Can't wait to come back. Just wish I didn't live 90 minutes away. Kudos!🙌”

“Been to the Oshkosh location a few times now and both the staff and the food are great! Try the white habanero sauce if you like a little spice 🔥”

“We were in the area and decided to pick up a couple of subs to take home. The service was very friendly and professional. Our sandwiches came out promptly and were very good! We will definitely return.”

“Great Food! Awesome friendly service!!! Great prices too! ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! Such a beautiful restaurant ❤️ Owners and staff should definitely be proud of what's happening here!”

“Amazing restaurant! Great prices! Delicious food! Make sure to try their chocolate shakes. Portions are plentiful. Lots of great food at outstanding prices!!! Hidden gem.”

“Good drinks. Nice people. Cute and cozy spot! Just the right amount of merch and decor. We’ll be back for sure! Thanks Gnarly Grain!”

“The Mexican street tacos are the best I've had in the area.”

“You know it’s a great treat when you drive 30 minutes for a cookie custard sandwich. Always get the brownie and a cookie with whichever flavor I’m craving. Sometimes I put marshmallow crème as my topping. Can’t wait til summer, we love enjoying one during the Thursday nights at Titletown.”

“Now called Brunch Box. Same as Schreiner's mostly, but new owner. Had a spectacular pot roast lunch with real mashed potatoes, not instant. Tender and 3/4 inch thick. Great taste. It was the special for the day. Prices are very competitive. There's an error on the menu for coffee. It's $2.50, not $3.50.”

“Incredible food and service!! The employees are friendly, outgoing, and fun! We had lots of laughs with our waitress! Thank you Luigi's!!!”

“This breakfast joint? Not half bad! Sure, it's a bit cozy, but the art and decor certainly added some charm. The grub was alright, didn't exactly make my taste buds do a happy dance. But hey, the staff were lovely and the place was spotless. All in all, a pretty decent experience.”

“Best bagel place in the valley!”

“Stopped in on a time crunch. I don’t live over here so it was random. Small buffet but very fresh and delicious selections. Dim sum. Sushi. Your basic American Chinese dishes. All well done. Not the best, but better than anything you’d get at a grocery store or take out place. This is the best take out quality Chinese I’ve had in Appleton. Dong po is better overall but significantly more expensive. Clean, appears to be family run, very attentive and fresh. I was so impressed I had to hop on and write a review while I’m here. Inflation has made eating out feel like a cash grab but this is the first time I’ve felt I got a great value and great food in a while!”

“I LOVE Hmong Express! The food is amazing and the owners are great assets to our community - Ua tsaug!!”

“Love the Appleton location. Best coffee ever! Friendly and knowledgeable staff with a great vibe.”

“The food here was absolutely incredible!”

“Love Sals, it’s a family tradition & excellent every time 🍕”

“Great place, great latte, but shouldn’t have to wait 15 minutes for it to be made with only 2 orders in front of you.”

“Incredible food and service!! The employees are friendly, outgoing, and fun! We had lots of laughs with our waitress! Thank you Luigi's!!!”

“Their fish lunches are the best! We order them at least once a month and believe me you won't go home hungry! Great service too !!”

“Love this place! My favorite to go to. Awesome drinks and prices, and even better bartenders. Super clean!”

“Had Sunday brunch and we’re very pleased with the whole experience.. Chef Nick served up a delicious meal and the service was great! Looking forward to another chance to try another dish from their new menu.”

“Went there twice with different friends. Everyone was impressed with the salad bar. Small but good selection of items. Liver Paste was my favorite others enjoyed the split pea soup. Two of us had the Frog Leg Special the other had the Petite Sirloin. Second time I went with 4 men. I still couldn’t resist the Frog Legs. A father son had the Sirloin for two and the other had a Med. Sirloin. We were surprised that they had beets on the salad bar. In all a great experience.”

“Betsy the owner is so accommodating and kind to her customers. I have to wonder the motive behind some of these comments posted here. I became a customer a few years back now and I don't start my day without my stop at Jo-To-Go. The Raspberry Truffle Latte is just yummy!”

“LOVE this restaurant. I wish it was there when I lived in the area 20 yrs ago. I still get there a few times a year. I really enjoy the blackened shrimp tacos. The service has always been wonderful and consistent. The manager stops by the table a QUICK check in. That small touch means so much!! Yesterday I had the lemon cake for dessert friend's had the gluten free chocolate cake. We were all in HEAVEN!! My second time there a couple years ago we had a server who was maybe having an off day. I talked to the manager on my way out & he was sincere & grateful I had let him know.”

“Who knew they'd team up with Appleton's local Aldi's grocery store ?”

“The fried chicken dinner is delicious! I can hardly wait to go back. French fries are great too.”

“It's a wonderful place with great food and ambiance!”

“Delicious food but extremely tiny portions. Nice atmosphere just don't come hungry.”

“The street corn tots were delicious! I would go back just for those. The burgers were good, but the beef did lack flavor. Our server was very attentive. She checked up on us often. One thing that didn't go so well was that we got the wrong order. It was our first time there so we didn't realize it, and honestly, the food took so long to come out, we forgot what burgers we ordered. So when they brought out our supposed order, my burger came with fries when I ordered a salad. I thought hey, maybe they forgot it and had fries instead. I didn't let the server know because she was busy and we were hungry, already waiting a long time for our food, and on a schedule. We needed to be somewhere and thought an hour and a half was sufficient time to eat, appearantly not. I would give this place another try, hoping that the food will come out sooner than later and that we don't get the wrong food order.”

“Madras Cafe is an absolute gem of a restaurant! The owner warmly greeted us when we came in. He asked if we had ever eaten there before and when we said no kindly explained the menu. He asked our preferences and made personal recommendations for each member of our group. The food was EXCEPTIONAL! I never write reviews but knew instantly I needed to share my experience. The foods were flavorful and the spices vibrant. I have to mention the coffee. If you are a coffee drinker, then you are about to be ruined for all other coffee. It was smooth and rich. Reminded me of French press but better. The prices are reasonable and fits into any budget. The owner explained how each dish was best eaten and shared a charming story about how his mother's cooking influenced the restaurant's menu. I have never felt so welcome and at home in a restaurant. I highly recommend.”

“I ordered two Party Packages for an event that I had and they had everything ready when I picked it up and they even loaded it into my vehicle. My quests loved the food and kept asking where I got it from. The beef brisket was a fan favorite. I would definitely order from them again. If you are looking to serve a large group (I had over 100 people) and give them great food this is the place to go!”

“The Italian beef and the Polish sausage were delicious! Really enjoy the food and would recommend stopping by. The ladies were so sweet and funny! Really enjoying talking to them. Fantastic Food!”

“The food here was absolutely incredible!”

“This place would make soon much money if you hired an expert to make your processes and staffing more efficient.

It's always packed so customers are waiting like 45 mins”

“yolis was very nice to us great customer service”

“the staff was amazing, their food was as good as ever. it was clean and quick and friendly”

“We just had a birthday party here on Sunday for our two 7 year old boys. We reserved a room with one of the party packages, which included a ranch hand, pizza, ice cream, drinks, gift bags and arcade cards for each kid, and very accommodating staff. Nick is always friendly and provides great service every time we visit.”

“Great food and great service! Could not recommend more!”

“8 friends enjoyed 8 different meals!!! We all got drinks and a meal and let me tell you I've never had better Birria than I did on Saturday. The birria tacos were so juicy and the consume was just the topping on the taco!!!! The price was 5.25 per taco but good lord they were so delicious I could have ate a whole bunch!!!! The service was great and I cannot wait to come again to emdulge in more delicious food!”

“Great Food! Awesome friendly service!!! Great prices too! ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! Such a beautiful restaurant ❤️ Owners and staff should definitely be proud of what's happening here!”

“We visited for our first time yesterday. Food was fantastic however the dining room was disgusting. Everything was greasy and there was stuff all over the floor. I think we will be sticking to the drive-thru so we can at least eat great food in a clean place.”

“stopped taking cash, so I stopped taking wings, from them. hope they go out of business. 64% is being extremely generous”

“07/30/25 - Received excellent service from Nathan. The special, Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini was really good.
xx/xx/19 - Excellent food and service for the price.”

“Amazing restaurant! Great prices! Delicious food! Make sure to try their chocolate shakes. Portions are plentiful. Lots of great food at outstanding prices!!! Hidden gem.”

“We were here at 3:30 pm, so it was very quiet. I saw someone complain about the cleanliness but it seemed clean to me even the bathroom.

It took quite a while to get our drinks and the waiter kept apologizing. I believe they were training staff at the bar.

As far as seating - plenty for big crowds.

Food - Pre-meal croissant with honey butter.
I ordered ribs with honey bbq, buttered corn and southern green beans. Everything was hot, cooked as it should have been and delicious. Even the corn had a nice crisp. The ribs fell off the bone. My rasp margarita was meh, I've had better.

Husband had grilled sirloin, loaded potato and green beans. He said it was very tender and actually very good. The raspberry iced tea was also great.

Dietary restrictions: GF options”

“The waitress was nice. Initially a little short but I believe her frustration was aimed at a fellow staff member who seated us incorrectly as she softened up and did a nice job.”

“The fried chicken dinner is delicious! I can hardly wait to go back. French fries are great too.”

“Amazing service, nice interior, tacos were my favorite, alongside the oysters! 10/10. Thank you, coming back.”

“Highly recommend! Ordered Veteran's Day lunch for my son. Food was exceptional.”

“I was just able to try this restaurant for the first time today, and it was fantastic. The food and service were both amazing.”

“Súper delicious Indian Food / Gluten-free and a lot of options for kids.”

“I am only mad that I didn’t find this place sooner! Great place for chill group hangs, great wine, great drinks, delicious food and super welcoming bartenders! 5 stars! Bravo!”

“First time visitor and ordered take out. The place is tastefully decorated and the staff very friendly. The massaman curry is extremely flavorful and has just the right amount of heat to enjoy every last drop. I’ve tried other local Thai restaurants and have enjoyed their curry dishes, but this place is definitely my new favorite!”

“FOX valley is in for a treat! I'm happy that I don't have to travel to CHICAGO for authentic PUERTO RICAN food. Now I have not visited this place but I did order it through DOOR DASH. So, my review is solely off of take out. However, the flavor was on point that I will visit the location SOON.

HERE IT goes!
Dinner platter: Everything was pretty much seasoned correctly. My opinion is the marinated pork should have had a piece of skin as advertised. I rated that 3 1/2. The portions were fair. The pasta salad was a bit over cooked. Rated 2.5 The rice was good I rate that a 5. The pastel was a surprise but a welcomed one. The texture and flavor was great but I wish I would have seen a traditional olive! Rated 4.5.
Alcapurra: (plantain meat pie) rated 4 - missing Ketchup/mayo dip
Pastillio: Pork meat pie 3.5 Turnover texture too flaky where it's falling apart and wayyy to greasy.

Please see pics. In total I spent $45 on Door Dash. In total they still are a solid 4!! I'm super excited to try more!
Con buen provecho! 🇵🇷”

“clean and good vibes. I like they have little activities in here to do for kids or adults and some good space if you want to do some work on your computer or something.”