Very disappointed to have been treated so poorly. We have been coming for years and we’ll never go back. It was completely empty on a Friday night and horribly smokey from cooking the staff were doing for each other. We had drinks and were offered shots, which we did not ask for. When it was time to pay, the owner randomly plugged a bunch of drinks into the computer. The bill was gigantic and not accurate. When I tried to say we were overcharged he said he’d call the police on me. I had no problem with that and explained the police might but like that the bartender and his cook were wasted (cook/manager passed out in a chair nearby). I was just trying to make it right and was called the B word and told to leave and never come back. Rather than have a fair bill we paid nothing, hence the one star.
Emma Harper
restaurant was empty. got food poisoning from the shrimp scampi.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Smoke Town LLC
Good customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J&K Henderson
As a frequent Elkhart Lake visitor we were very disappointed by our recent experience here. The food was not warm enough and very over priced. The fish fry looked and tasted like frozen fish you'd buy. They have great cocktails but beware of the food!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Caroline Gill
The food that we got (hummus plate and salad) was really good! I was disappointed, though, that the online menu didn’t match the menu in restaurant. As a vegetarian, I was really counting on the mushroom flatbread being available and it was not so we skipped entrees and stuck to appetizers.
Good service, though, and they were running a 25 cent beer deal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Emma Harper Granquist
restaurant was empty. got food poisoning from the shrimp scampi.
J\u0026K Henderson
As a frequent Elkhart Lake visitor we were very disappointed by our recent experience here. The food was not warm enough and very over priced. The fish fry looked and tasted like frozen fish you'd buy. They have great cocktails but beware of the food!
Ryan Blowers
Kid-friendliness: Family friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Mushroom Pizza
Grace U
Great atmosphere, unfortunately we stood at the door for ten minutes before even being seated. We proceeded to wait for an additional twenty minutes without even being greeted before we finally gave up and left.
Service: 1
Melissa T
Brunch was excellent. Also love the Saturday night vibe. The place basically turns into a club with dance music you can't catch anywhere else.
Terrible. Awful. Amateur hour. Go to Lake Street Cafe.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Melissa Thurlow
Brunch was excellent. Also love the Saturday night vibe. The place basically turns into a club with dance music you can't catch anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Anthony
Review of The Social Restaurant:My recent dining experience at The Social left much to be desired. Although the ambiance was pleasant and the waiter somewhat attentive, the overall service was frustratingly slow. Even the bartender seemed to struggle with making a simple drink, and the fact that it took so long despite the restaurant being nearly empty was puzzling.The disappointment didn't end with the service. The appetizers were lackluster at best. The coconut shrimp had just a meager sprinkle of coconut flakes, barely adding any flavor to the dish. The ceviche, advertised to be filled with a variety of flavors, turned out to be nothing more than giant clumps of shrimp dominating the plate.Moving on to the main courses, unfortunately, the problems persisted. The trout lacked any discernible flavor, making it a forgettable and uninspiring dish. The steak and potatoes were a huge letdown as well; it seemed as if they had been soaked in a salt mine, making them nearly inedible.Amidst all the disappointment, there was one saving grace - the skillet cookie. It was the only dish that managed to impress, with its rich and gooey goodness, providing a satisfying end to an otherwise underwhelming meal.In summary, The Social fell short of expectations. Slow service, lackluster appetizers, and distasteful main courses make it difficult for me to recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly. Perhaps they have potential, but for now, they need to work on improving their menu and kitchen efficiency to truly live up to their name.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Rachel Knowles
We had an awesome dinner at The Cottonwood Social. The drinks, food, and dessert were all delicious - and the service was wonderful! One of the best dining views you can get in Wisconsin!
Angelika
We stopped in for a few cocktails and to watch the Packer game. The bartender had called in, however the rest of the staff was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. What an amazing little gem hidden in Elkhart! A fireplace, jukebox, pool table, gaming machines, outdoor seating, beautiful views, this place has a little bit of everything for everyone. Will definitely be stopping back again sometime soon!
Very disappointed to have been treated so poorly. We have been coming for years and we’ll never go back. It was completely empty on a Friday night and horribly smokey from cooking the staff were doing for each other. We had drinks and were offered shots, which we did not ask for. When it was time to pay, the owner randomly plugged a bunch of drinks into the computer. The bill was gigantic and not accurate. When I tried to say we were overcharged he said he’d call the police on me. I had no problem with that and explained the police might but like that the bartender and his cook were wasted (cook/manager passed out in a chair nearby). I was just trying to make it right and was called the B word and told to leave and never come back. Rather than have a fair bill we paid nothing, hence the one star.
restaurant was empty. got food poisoning from the shrimp scampi.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a frequent Elkhart Lake visitor we were very disappointed by our recent experience here. The food was not warm enough and very over priced. The fish fry looked and tasted like frozen fish you'd buy. They have great cocktails but beware of the food!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The food that we got (hummus plate and salad) was really good! I was disappointed, though, that the online menu didn’t match the menu in restaurant. As a vegetarian, I was really counting on the mushroom flatbread being available and it was not so we skipped entrees and stuck to appetizers.
Good service, though, and they were running a 25 cent beer deal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
restaurant was empty. got food poisoning from the shrimp scampi.
As a frequent Elkhart Lake visitor we were very disappointed by our recent experience here. The food was not warm enough and very over priced. The fish fry looked and tasted like frozen fish you'd buy. They have great cocktails but beware of the food!
Kid-friendliness: Family friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Mushroom Pizza
Great atmosphere, unfortunately we stood at the door for ten minutes before even being seated. We proceeded to wait for an additional twenty minutes without even being greeted before we finally gave up and left.
Service: 1
Brunch was excellent. Also love the Saturday night vibe. The place basically turns into a club with dance music you can't catch anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Restaurantji Recommends
Terrible. Awful. Amateur hour. Go to Lake Street Cafe.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brunch was excellent. Also love the Saturday night vibe. The place basically turns into a club with dance music you can't catch anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Review of The Social Restaurant:My recent dining experience at The Social left much to be desired. Although the ambiance was pleasant and the waiter somewhat attentive, the overall service was frustratingly slow. Even the bartender seemed to struggle with making a simple drink, and the fact that it took so long despite the restaurant being nearly empty was puzzling.The disappointment didn't end with the service. The appetizers were lackluster at best. The coconut shrimp had just a meager sprinkle of coconut flakes, barely adding any flavor to the dish. The ceviche, advertised to be filled with a variety of flavors, turned out to be nothing more than giant clumps of shrimp dominating the plate.Moving on to the main courses, unfortunately, the problems persisted. The trout lacked any discernible flavor, making it a forgettable and uninspiring dish. The steak and potatoes were a huge letdown as well; it seemed as if they had been soaked in a salt mine, making them nearly inedible.Amidst all the disappointment, there was one saving grace - the skillet cookie. It was the only dish that managed to impress, with its rich and gooey goodness, providing a satisfying end to an otherwise underwhelming meal.In summary, The Social fell short of expectations. Slow service, lackluster appetizers, and distasteful main courses make it difficult for me to recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly. Perhaps they have potential, but for now, they need to work on improving their menu and kitchen efficiency to truly live up to their name.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
We had an awesome dinner at The Cottonwood Social. The drinks, food, and dessert were all delicious - and the service was wonderful! One of the best dining views you can get in Wisconsin!
We stopped in for a few cocktails and to watch the Packer game. The bartender had called in, however the rest of the staff was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. What an amazing little gem hidden in Elkhart! A fireplace, jukebox, pool table, gaming machines, outdoor seating, beautiful views, this place has a little bit of everything for everyone. Will definitely be stopping back again sometime soon!
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