50 Best American Restaurants near Big Bend

“Love their breakfast and lunch. They always have great service as well.“

“Absolutely delicious food!“

“The banter with Tim and the best frish fry anywhere to be found.“

“Angela and Ashley are always on point! Taco Tuesday, had the Street Corn added Beef!! Mmmmmm“

“Fabulous dynamic experience. Every single person working there was upbeat, pleasant, truly a joy to work with. We were greeted enthusiastically, and I felt like we were the only customers in their full diner. I enjoyed the food-tried the Elvis burger—I’ll get it again. It was a wonderful experience.“

“The food is amazing! Incredible flavors. Excellent service l. Tasty cocktails. Casual yet elegant atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Love this place! The turtle sundae is a favorite and waffle cones are made fresh. Go for the full experience and have a burger,homemade fries, and the best grape soda at their stand next door. Yum!“

“great food ..service and fun environment!!!“

“Great food and great service. Mary Margaret was our waitress and she was SUPER“

“This place never disappoints ! Usually we get their fish fry, but last night had their broiled shrimp special with an unbelievably delicious sauce ! Their potato pancakes are excellent also .“

“amazing service and amazing food“

“Great place Friendly service, wonderful owners.“

“😃Great place to eat. Good service.“

“Excellent food. Great service. Friendly Clean. We eat there several times a month. Maybe breakfast or early dinner. Prices are great for family, and large choice in home cooked food. Enjoy. Pleasant...“

“Great fish fry’s, prime rib is to die for. Fun hometown bar.“

“Here for my daughters birthday! Fabulous service, awesome food, and overall enjoyable experience!“

“The best fish fry I have ever had! The walleye was delicious. It’s our new favorite Friday destination. Excellent service“

“Food was incredible! Our server Claire was FANTASTIC! 10/10 recommend for a top tier dinner experience!“

“This place is a gem! So glad my husband, kids and I stopped here during our trip to Wisconsin Dells. The food is amazing, great portion sizes, a the restaurant is cute and clean. Also, the manager, Alex, and the staff are super kind! Highly recommend this place.“

“Juan was the best bartender ever!! Tatum was our server and she was also amazing. They not only provide excellent service but are so engaging and friendly, and went above and beyond to make my friends 25th the best day!“

“I’ve been coming here for years. Absolutely love everything, from the coffee to the food, the music, the atmosphere. I’ve brought all my friends and family here and Nobody has ever had a bad experience. The owner and employees are lovely, there’s really no better coffee shop I’ve ever been to. :)“

“We used The Suburban Bourbon / Three Legged Pig for our Wedding on 9/3 at the South Shore Pavilion in MKE and I cannot recommend this place more, 10 out of 10! We ran into a catering glitch 2 months before the big day and found this business- the owner Pete swooped in to save the day! He was extremely responsive, helpful, friendly and FUNNY and helped make it one of the best days ever! Everyone LOVED the BBQ, mac and cheese, CHIPS and late night paninis. The food and service was SPOT ON! They also accommodated our vegetarian and GF friends :-) I will always call this a serendipitous encounter and I am so happy to have found The Suburban Bourban/ Three Legged Pig/ Pete and the whole crew, thank you all!“

“We had a great breakfast! The breakfast sandwich was great and had a perfect mixture, I’m still thinking about it! It is a classic diner, not the biggest seating area and the tables definitely are showing some wear and tear, but the food is good.“

“First time here and we will be back. Great food with great flavors.“

“After my recent visit I just knew this special girl needed a shoutout! Cora is an exceptional waitress! Her warm, welcoming smile and attentive service made our dining experience truly special. She was knowledgeable about the menu, offered great recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Cora's friendly demeanor and dedication to her customers make her a standout in the service industry.“

“friendly staff, delicious, ambiance“

“Great food! And great service“

“was struggling to place an order online, gave them a call to see if ordering over the phone works, worker took my order!:) got to restaurant, the sweetest lady ever, food was super hot even when i got home! tasted delicious, didn’t catch her name,, wished that i did because she was so so sweet!!“

“If you're not there on Tuesday for wings, then what are you doing with your life?? always amazing“

“I like to family size French Fries for National French Fries Day🍟“

“I had the macaroni and cheese. There was a lot of sauce, but very bland. I took mine home and added more cheese. Service was great and the prices reasonable.“

“We picked up the hand breaded fried cod with fries and potato pancakes. I have never had a take out fish fry that I’ve loved after getting it home, until now. WOW. The breading was crunchy, cod was cooked perfectly, it came with a delicious coleslaw, rye bread, tarter sauce (yum!), applesauce and lemon. This is absolutely a top 3 fish fry for me. We can wait to go back!!!“

“Read reviews and went. Excellent service and food. Will be back!“

“First time here heard about it through friends. It didn’t disappoint us and the server was very friendly.“

“Let’s start with 5 stars***** We visited Tally’s Tap on Wednesday October 8, 2025. This was our first visit. We spoke to a man on the way in, and he recommended the BBQ Ribs which was the ‘Homemade Dinner’ special - his name was Stan (a once a week regular). Inside we were promptly seated, and it was busy, with a full parking lot. Mike was our great waiter, and we also met Chad (another super friendly and knowledgeable waiter). I ordered a full rack of ribs, with Mac and cheese, fresh green beans, and corn bread for $24 (I think). Stan and Chad were right - the ribs were super tender, great BBQ sauce. I shared them with my husband and daughter and we all felt they were absolutely outstanding. Corn bread was very tasty as was the Mac and cheese. My husband ordered a wrap with grilled portobello, and a cilantro sauce - he said it was good. My daughter ordered a salad, with fried chicken sliced on top, and substituted the menu dressing for the green goddess. Everyone enjoyed their food. It was a lovely first visit, and we will be back! Thanks to the employees, and owners for making this such a great experience. By the way - I am very picky. I know good food because I worked in some great restaurants on the East Coast. It is tough to have me really love a meal - but you guys made that happen!“

“great pizza, friendly staff“

“The Cotton Exchange is the best place to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, retirement or just a Friday night!! I love their steaks!! They are the best around! Their service is excellent and the atmosphere is warm and inviting!!Love this place!!!!“

“Bartender service was amazing Cute too! Friendly and good food“

“Bougeys is like going to a family gathering. Great, friendly bartenders and awesome cooks. Great food and reasonable prices. A must place to visit.“

“Great Food. I’ve been there 10 times. The pizza is homemade and top 10. The fish fry was excellent. Cod -perch-walleye. Greatness“

“Great BBQ restaurant in Waterford. Otis and staff were extremely friendly. Brisket was outstanding as well as the smoked sausage and beans. Definitely will be coming back.“

“My go to is Steak and Eggs and ive been trying places out for years all over. Waukesha, Milwaukee and everything in between. But this place is the best. So consistent and always good quality. Good employees, usually the same faces over the years. Good place to eat with family or solo everytime.“

“I stopped in there this morning on my way to Milwaukee for a coffee. The ladies were so friendly, I made a point of stopping back on the way home. I'll definitely be back ❤️“

“love this place so much! the Carmel apple panini is amazing! I would eat it every day if I could! I always have great service every time I come here. recommend highly“

“I have never ordered kid's meals from Culver's and did not know that the coupon on the paper sack needed to be presented for the free scoop of ice cream. The counter clerk, a young man, and the manager--another young man were very accommodating and understood.my ignorance about the process and looked up my order for the grandkids online and honored the promise of a free scoop. THIS is customer service and I applaud the entire staff for their high standards. --From a Southern Grandma visiting Wisconsin“

“Lee's offers a great selection of ice cream treats. They offer food items such as hot dogs, burgers, and pretzels. They have classics such as vanilla, chocolate etc but also flavor burst ice cream as well. If you enjoy dipped cones Lee's is for you. They offer chocolate, twinkle, sprinkle, butterscotch and cherry. They offer shakes and sundaes. There are seasonal offerings as well. Lee's is a great summer treat stop with the family or solo. It does offer some seating inside and outside.“

“One of the best places to see a live band in WI“

“I got a chance to try Coach’s Reuben sandwich and the quesadilla with chicken. Reubens are one of my favorite sandwiches to order, so I can be a little picky about them. This one did not disappoint! The corned beef was the good stuff, shredded, no fatty bits mixed in, and it was really tender. The quesadilla surpassed my expectations for an appetizer. It was a really hearty quesadilla with a tasty mix of fillings and toppings, and I would definitely order it again!“

“Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night. Got a table right away even though they were pretty busy. However, we were told due to the many in person and online orders, any food orders would take 45 minutes. And it did, we got drinks and just waited. Would have been nice for a basket of chips or something but it's fine.

The food was pretty good, ordered burgers and wings. Burgers were cooked perfectly. Wings were really good too. Service was great, very friendly and checked on us often. Would definitely go back, just be prepared there might be a wait.“