48 Best American Restaurants near Grafton

“Celebrated my daughter’s birthday with 17 people…Tim was outstanding with reacting to us just stopping in with no reservations! He was able to accommodate us with the longest table in the bar area and also assigned Avery as our bartender and order taker. Plenty of appetizers and pizza’s to boot! Tim also tossed in a round of shots for all! Very impressed, all with a full dining room and never skipped a beat. Definitely will be back as well as highly recommend!!!“

“The Golf is Great and the Food is Amazing either for lunch or Dinner... I recommend the EGC Burger or Friday Fish Fry ..“

“Seen the place many times traveling, never had a chance to stop. Happened to be in the area, so my daughter and I gave it a shot. WoW, my family and I have been missing out. This place is fantastic. The food and drinks will bring me back. Had Norb's steak sandwich, with fried onions and Mushrooms, Cheese and Bacon. SUPER!!“

“Awesome place to grab lunch!“

“We had a party of 25 for a private 70th bd party at the Delafield location. Great communication from my 1st contact, great waitstaff, food and drinks. We were not rushed and enjoyed a perfect experience. Thank you, Delafield Water Street Brewery.“

“Friendly staff, clean restaurant!😉👍“

“What a great evening! We had a group of nine, we called for reservations and were seated early. Outstanding service by Mary our wait staff! She was very attentive and a joy! Our food. The best! Members of our group tried all the Friday night offerings plus the Mahi and cauliflower mashed! Very tasty! Especially the seafood chowder which was velvety smooth and delicious!. Bonus …I had the opportunity to talk with the owners about this journey they are on! Check out this marvelous restaurant for a taste treat. Five stars!“

“Loved the vibe and the small menu. It was very cute and cozy. It is always nice to see clearly marked gluten free options. The Fish was fantastic and paired with my wine well. Thank you for having me!

Dietary restrictions: Clearly marked gluten free options on the menu“

“THIS IS WHAT FOOD SERVICE SHOULD BE

When I first went there, I wasn't expecting much. Soon after that, my opinion changed. The staff were really nice to everyone. And don't even get me started on the food. The food was EXCEPTIONAL!!! The fries were even so good that I got extra to go. I would rate 6 stars if possible.“

“Why charge eight Dollars for ONE PANCAKE,? All others in area charge FIVE DOLLATRS“

“I visited Twisted Willow for the first time this past weekend while I was in town. Their service and food was exceptional! The inside was beautiful with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere! I would 100% recommend to anyone who is in town.“

“This little hole-in-the-wall spot is truly a hidden gem with all the charm of a small-town hometown favorite! 🏡❤ The atmosphere is warm and comforting, making me feel right at home every time. The staff is amazing, and the service is always wonderful. Their fish fry is absolutely delicious, and the apple cider Old Fashioneds are definitely worth trying! 🍎🥃 And whatever you do, don't leave without treating yourself to dessert! Their homemade sweets are just like something mom would make. The Caramel Delight and Oreo cake are both fantastic choices! 🍰😍 Such a cozy, welcoming place with great food, friendly people, and desserts that make you want to come back for more! ✨“

“Great place to eat! They were amazing with our group of 40. Food is absolutely amazing and it’s our 3rd trip here. Amber“

“We love coming to Pliers full circle . However I was disappointed in the waitress (Beth). We were there March 5. I was looking forward to whitefish. Apparently it's hard to get. So I had shrimp. We ordered drinks which we didn't get until our dinner. Our dinner took forever. People around us who arrived later were served before us. We'll be back but hope we get a different waitress..“

“Lobster 🦞 night was so delicious“

“Thank you for your donation to the west bend Wildcats wrestling club!!“

“Stopped in on Wednesday for lunch. The restaurant was quite busy. The waitress was swamped but still checked on us several times. When she realized we did not have our food and had been waiting for a while, she checked on it without us having to ask. When we received our bill, she had taken money off because she felt we waited a long time for our food. We both ordered the Southwest salad and the ingredients were fresh and plentiful. Will definitely be back.“

“Great good and friendly fun place to go.“

“Love this place, staff are class.“

“Surprisingly good. Made a reservation just to try a new fish fry so we went to 8900 Bar & Bistro. Easy parking for a Friday night. We were warmly greeted, staff were very friendly and attentive. The fish fry was extremely good and this restaurant offers combinations so I tried the cod and shrimp. The serving size was huge for the money, I actually made two meals out of this. Everything was perfectly cooked. Now I want to try some of their other menu items. Seating was very comfortable. Great value for the money. Will go back to try other menu items.“

“For DECADES, the Gerndt Extended Family has patronized and enjoyed getting together at Family Table. It was my Parents' favorite place to go and they were very regular customers there. When in town and since I moved back here from Ioea to help care for my parents in their last years, they lived to 95 with Alzheimers, up until the very end I took them to Family Table where we were always treated very well. We especially love the portions having another meal or two to take home, and previously free desserts with the meal which understandably due to the economy even many years ago, that bonus was stopped. But we still love there dessert assortments with me loving their Strawberry Cheeseake! My daughter and I especially carry on our Family Tradition at Family Table, getting together with my son and his wife, my sisters, my nieces, friends. We would love to see them open again on Sundays as it was a great place to go after Church. Hopefully they can get staff to open Sundays again. Even during the Pandemic we loved the way they all learned and properly wore their masks as we continued to patronize Family Table using their carry-out, especially their Friday Night Fish Fries which are spectacular!!! Today, my sister and her husband are here from Lake of the Ozarks near Camden, MO, and where did sister invite us to meet? Yup. Family Table! Great Food, Reasonable Prices, Large Portions, Excellent Service, Wonderful, Comfortable Relaxing. Quaint Atmosphere. I had the Pork Chops Special, w Pork Chops fried covered in mushroom onions gravie meal which included my Baked Potato with Butter and Sour Cream, Salad, and Corn. Super Delicious!!! Every one else's meals were delicious as well. Ehen my Dad and Mom passed away, i told the Manager and staff and they remembered them well and would miss them. I have not been able to frequent the Family Table for several months due to medical issues, but as things get better I/we will be back for sure on a regular basis. Thank you Family Tanle Management and Staff! Great Timrs! I don't think there's a booth or table that we have not sat at through the decades.“

“This was our first visit to the restaurant. We were out of town for the night and wasn't sure where to eat. This was kind of a celebratory night, we had been married for one month. Patty was our waitress and she was simply amazing! When she asked what we were up to and told her she congratulated us and even asked to see some pictures. Our food was delicious. I had the filet mignon and my husband had a burger. Also deserving of a mention was the white chocolate cheesecake we shared for dessert. It was to die for! Great food and great service, we will definitely be back in the future🙂“

“I ate at Siebert Dining Hall for 4 years & was NEVER left unsatisfied. The food quality was wonderful & the service was even better. Gary & his team were extremely hard working and our sincere effort to make sure our needs were always met. Thank you for the wonderful food and service during such significant years! God bless you, Siebert Dining Hall.“

“This is a great place! The food is outstanding. The atmosphere is basic but very welcoming. The staff is out of this world...love the food and always recommend.“

“Great food, great beer, and great service! Dan was very friendly and has a great personality!“

“Best FISH!! Broiled fish sandwich is my favorite, so much so that I rarely even try anything else. Next time, I'll try something "new to me," promise!“

“Fun local bar. Cheap tap beer!“

“Today I hit Java Dock right at a crazy busy time of their morning, but I can’t say enough about the quick service for my coffee and my lunch! Thanks for the great service Java Dock crew…you guys rock!!!“

“First time there. Great location, atmosphere, food and we had a wonderful sever!! Almost didn’t stay due to very rude bartender when we entered! That aside; glad we stayed.“

“We assembled family from out of town to celebrate my brother and SIL's 43rd wedding anniversary. We ordered several small plates to serve as appetizers for our group of 6. Plates emptied while we oood and ahhhed each delectable choice. Entrees were just as enjoyable. Cocktails spot on and a few desserts made it around far sampling. Servers were outstanding and the ambiance, relaxed. We were there on a Wednsday, reservations are recommended. Some folks dining outside, enjoying one of the few comfortable evenings left in Wisconsin. Will definitely return as well as share the experience with others!“

“We went tonight for dinner and our service was amazing! From the service to the fast kitchen staff to our friendly waitress! We have eaten hear 1 other time and it’s been top notch both times! Keep up the amazing great job Anvil pub.. can’t wait til next time we are in town! Ny husband and I started with the cedarberg salad that we split and had the pesto pastas and vodka cream pasta with chicken .. both were awesome and so much flavor. We ordered and within 10 min got our food and all the tables were busy ! Great service and wonderful food with great prices! One of a kind romantic atmosphere, great food and friendly service..“

“After a HORRIFIC night going to 2 restaurants prior (1. Was a hour+ wait & 2. was the WORST food we have ever been served in a restaurant leaving with only eating 2 bites.) We decided to stop at In Between the Greens on our way home in hopes to just eat SOMETHING for our date night before going home to get kids to bed. It was a busy Friday night and our wait for a table was maybe 10 minutes. Our waitress was quick, attentive, & the sweetest women! (Thank you Carrie for turning our night around!) the food was phenomenal as always! We highly recommend the Reuben or the Grilled chicken BLT wrap! Atmosphere is upbeat and pretty family friendly!“

“Love the chicken Caesar salad!! Katy is the absolute best and makes the best drinks!“

“Love Foxtown. Great, warm, comfortable, atmosphere. Really appreciate the extra events they do for children and families over the holidays and Halloween. So so much fun and so well done!“

“This is a great casual bar & gathering place. \nThe back dining room offers a quiet area to enjoy a bite.\nWe tried the garlic cheese curds for our appetizer & they were out of this world. The coating was so light & tasty.\nFor our main choices we had cod fish tacos & shrimp tacos, both were very good.“

“We had a amazing breakfast and the service was top notch. The restaurant was not crowded but was busy. We didn't wait long for our food and it was nice and hot. The restaurant had indoor and outdoor seating, we decided to eat inside. With as busy as the restaurant was we did not have to speak up to have a conversation.“

“When I saw the post for Thanksgiving pies, I asked for one not listed. Daily Baking Company not only accepted the challenge to make one they hadn’t made before but also made an AMAZING pie (it was cran-apple, and I’m keeping the last slice 🤣). Very grateful for the extra effort, the great customer service, and the delicious pie! I’d definitely buy this or others in the future. Highly recommend!“

“Family owned business that takes care of their customers. They're always patient with me and remember each of my little side requests. They let you call ahead for pick up, too!! Most authentic Chicago dog in MKE I have tasted - coming from a Chicago born - and - raised person.“

“Back in March, of this year, with one day to go visiting family in Grafton, we happened upon Port Washington’s Toucan Restaurant. We wished we had discovered Toucan much sooner. Come April, we managed to stop in four times! What a pleasure! The food and custard offerings are excellent and the prices highly competitive. “Sul” is a great chef in preparing both Middle East and American taste delights. Jackie, among her other duties, is a most cordial hostess. With no disrespect intended for the other more well known custard venues in the area, Toucan and their unique custard creations, in our opinion, surpass them. And the young folks employed at the facility are really kind and helpful. Even the atmosphere is such that we noticed customers seem to enjoy chatting with strangers to the area like us. Toucan is such a great addition to our favorite Wisconsin town, Port Washington. - Sue and Jim, Smyrna, TN“

“Excellent food and service.“

“Nationwide the best fast-food burgers. We used to enjoy visiting while in Wisconsin, but now there's a convenient location where I live in North Carolina. The burgers and fish are fantastic. I can get a burger -topped salad for a keto lunch. Always good.“

“Came in 2/16/24 with group of 7. We all loved our food - especially the shrimp appetizer with Asian slaw! Our drinks were wonderful, and we loved our bartender, Tucker, along with all the other staff. I asked if they had stuffed blue cheese olives for my martini and they didn’t have any but made some for me!! We’ll definitely be returning.“

“Been there 3 times over last six months. All were Friday nights for the fish fry. Very 1st time the perch plate and combo plate were both amazing. Each of the additional visits were just okay. We plan on giving it at least one more try because it's just over 5 minutes from us.“

“I ordered Door Dash- and even after the drive, the food was hot and fresh. The Veggie Rodeo Burger was quite possibly the best veggie burger I’ve ever had- and I’ve been a vegetarian for 34 years. Delivery food and the onion ring in the burger was still crispy! Well done, Burger Den!“

“hire some bartenders with a personality, who know how to engage in conversation with folks.“

“Everything we ate was fresh & tasty, Except the chicken soup was way too salty for my taste. Service was great & there’s custard!!“

“We have always had great experiences at this Port Washington Culver's. The crew is consistently polite and hardworking, and the new managers are doing a wonderful job running the store. One off-day does not erase all the positive visits we have had, which is why this remains a five-star review.

I am leaving this note primarily as supportive feedback for the ownership and kitchen crew. I worked as a short-order line cook for a while, so I understand the day-to-day challenges of running a station.

During our meal, we ordered two servings of fried shrimp.

The shrimp arrived very dark and scorched because the fryer oil had run its course and the vat was likely set too hot. When we sent them back, the remade batch came out just as dark.

Hearing kitchen staff say the food should not have been returned is what really prompted me to write this, not out of frustration, but as a helpful coaching opportunity.

When we switched our order to hamburgers, the patties came off the flat-top charred as well, even though it was not a busy rush time.

Speaking from my own line-cook background, a couple of quick adjustments could help fix this during training:

1. Fryer Oil and Temperature Management: Once cooking oil breaks down, built-up sediment and degraded fats will burn breading long before the food is finished inside. Ensuring oil is filtered or rotated on schedule and testing the vat thermostats to keep them from overheating will easily bring the shrimp back to that light golden finish.

2. Flat-Top Timing and Heat Control: Having both the fry station and the grill station overcook food on the same ticket usually means surface temperatures were too high or timers were missed. Checking grill surface temps with an infrared thermometer and keeping cooks dialed into their turn times, especially during slower shifts, will stop patties from burning.

3. Pass Window Quality Checks: Having a shift lead or expeditor inspect any remade plate before it leaves the window protects both the restaurant and the guest.

Remakes are just an opportunity to get things right, and catching issues at the pass keeps quality consistent.

We have a lot of respect for everyone working here and truly appreciate the effort the new management team puts into this store.

We will gladly be back.“

“DELICIOUS..WARM...FAMILY ATMOSPHERE...KIND GREAT 👍🏿 SERVICE“