Restaurants near Fairwater

“Fish and drinks are awesome. Bartenders are great! Love this place!!!”

“Love coming here daily for breakfast and drinks!”

“For our August 2026 wedding, it was important to Trent and I to have something that reminded us of home, from a company known for giving back to its community, and that has some delicious food we always find ourselves craving on those nights we really don't want to cook. We landed on J's BBQ and could not have been happier! Jen and Susan are phenomenal humans to work with. Their prompt response to our initial inquiry, to setting up the complimentary testing, and then the big day, they were nothing but professional and easy to work with. We relied on their knowledge and expertise in many ways, but especially for knowing how much food we needed for a large number of people. Looking back, the only thing we would have done differently is gotten two more hogs of the mac in comparison to their suggestion, and matched the poundage for each type of meat, which we decided as a couple to go against their suggestion based on popularity among our guests. We ended up running out of mac and brisket, but even so, our guests had so many compliments for us on the food - taste, quality, temperature - it was all perfect!”

“The service was amazing, the birria tacos and the burrito were amazing all the ingredients were fresh, we were first timers but will definitely be back”

“A great place with amazing food an a great atmosphere! i would definitely recommend this place. On thursdays.They do a burger specials on Thursdays! They have amazing specials most days they are open, especially on a friday night for their fish special! I absolutely recommend this place!”

“I’ve been here twice recently and love the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. I had the breakfast sandwich both times and it is so tasty. The coffee and hot chocolate are also delicious.”

“I had the most amazing gluten-free French toast this morning. Also, loved my latte! Whenever we visit the Green Lake area, this is our go to place for breakfast. Everything here is amazing ❤️ Thank you for thinking of us who suffer from food allergies.”

“At the end of the trail, where tall tales prevail,
follow the hops to the house of the ale.

Hop in, hop out, hop over a stool,
where the taps run cold and the greenhouse is cool.
Hoya upon hoya, leaves climbing high,
while barley meets bubbles and foam learns to fly.

Pale ale, dark ale, hoppy or light,
pick your poison, pint-sized delight.
Sip it, swirl it, sniff it with care,
there’s something strange always brewing in there.

Pretzels get twisted, beer cheese gets dipped,
flatbreads get fired, sliced up and ripped.
Crunch it and munch it, then order another,
one pint finds two and two finds its brother.

So when you’ve wandered Waupun and come to trail’s end,
there’s a hop house ahead and a stool for a friend.

End of the trail. Beginning of the ale.

Peace. Piece. Peas.
Mr. E & Justin Thyme”

“Stopped in on a recommendation, left with an eggplant Parm pie and yessir it’s good! Friendly chat with the owner and a great dinner! Try em out!”

“Kristina's Family Cafe was just what we were looking for when driving through Ripon on our way back to MN. I didn't want the same old fast food lunch so I quickly Googled and found this place, just off the main drag. The restaurant was warm, awesome menu, friendly and talkative waitresses and excellent breakfast. All hot and tasty. We will definitely be stopping on our next trip to WI. Please stop by. You'll be happy you did.”

“Great margaritas! The new soft serve margarita is FANTASTIC!!”

“Hell of a good time and child-friendly, too!”

“Drink was great, had the sassy sisters. Elsa loved her pup cup, she had it finished before we made it back on 23. Drive thru convenience and pup cups, I’m sure Elsa will convince me to stop in next time we’re headed to the dog park. Only change I can suggest, please mute/ditch the music speaker above the pickup window. My left does happen to be my bad ear, but I shouldn’t have to “What?!?” three times in a drive thru.”

“We had a large group, so we called a week ahead. Food came out quick and was great. Everyone loved their food! 10/10 highly recommend!!”

“Visited for the first time in years. It was bingo night so it was busy but we didn’t have wait terribly long to be seated. Food was fantastic! My daughter raved about the steak medallions in French onion soup—waitress said no one ever orders it, so go ahead and try it. We will be back.”

“Great cinnamon rolls! Everything is amazing.”

“Today was our first visit. Great coffee and the cinnamon roll was incredible!”

“Best burgers in Wisconsin!!”

“I have been coming to Knuth for years and it has become one of our favorite go-to places! Could be a night out with friends, lunch date or date night! We were there last night and were commenting that over the years we have never had a bad food experience once, it’s always phenomenal! The coulee salad with raspberry dressing is my absolute favorite!”

“food at china 1 in ripon, by far the best within 30 miles of wautoma. food fresh especially vegetables, cooked properly. plentiful. service quick and prices good. we ordered crab rangoon. 5.99 for 5. crispy, not greasy, a snap when you bite into it. i ordered tempura appetizer vegetables with shrimp, same thing. shrimp fresh with good bite[no strong odor or flavor.] tempura awesome with a nice crack when you bit into it. my wife ordered chicken kung pao. all super fresh. too much to eat. made with peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, pea pods, celery, carrots, zucchini all fresh. sauce not greasy or too thick like gelatin .highly recommend. decor was clean, contemporary and fresh looking, not old out of style and dusty like many we have tried. oh! and prices very affordable.”

“This adorable little bar is ran by two sisters. I have only been there a couple times, and I am a quiet patron, but here is what I have noticed. The patrons are welcomed by name, the environment is cozy and welcoming, and the food is reasonably priced and excellent. Kindness matters.”

“Wow!! Went to Walker’s for dinner tonight and arrived when everyone did! Full restaurant and Katrina was the server for all of us!! She was outstanding!! Fast, efficient and very friendly!! Didn’t make any of us feel rushed!! She handled it all with grace! What an asset…a wonderful employee!! Our food was delicious too!! Thanks, Katrina!! You’re a hard worker!! 🩵”

“Good food, large portion.”

“The people here are great. Drink prices are really good, and overall atmosphere is fun.”

“Being from New York, one of my favorite things about having moved here is places like this. There’s something so special about a locally owned, family-run restaurant where you feel genuinely welcomed the moment you walk in. Adam’s Rib has great food, regular friendly faces, and that warm, hometown feeling that makes it so special. When you dine here, you invest in your community because Adam’s Rib is a cornerstone in community events and development. The fish fry is excellent and the old fashioned are consistently amazing.

Cheers!”

“Food was soooo good and service was good :)”

“So far, I totally dig this place Great machines for my compulsive gambling needs Charming bartenders...even at 8am! Bathrooms that don't smell like a Planned parenthood. Comfy seats for my award winning booty. :)”

“Awesome food and staff!!!”

“There’s this bar, that bar, bars near and far,
but there’s something different about a Legion Bar.

In Waupun where the sculptures stand,
Wild Goose wanders through farm-field land.
Marsh birds rise where the cattails sway,
while Main Street carries on another Wisconsin day.

Inside the Legion, pull up a chair,
cold beer poured with stories to share.
Old friends gather, new folks too,
a little hometown chatter over a cold brew.

Stars and stripes, stripes and stars,
some served close, some traveled far.
Names remembered, stories retold,
service and sacrifice worth more than gold.

No velvet rope, no fancy flair,
just Waupun folks and an open chair.
A laugh, a toast, a handshake strong,
the kind of place where locals belong.

So wander off the Wild Goose,
park your caboose,
and raise one for those who served before.

City of Sculpture outside,
American pride inside,
and Wisconsin poured at the bar.

Peace. Piece. Peas.

Mr. E and Justin Thyme”

“Best perch I’ve had in a while. The homemade desserts looked yummy!”