Absolute great service . Me and a buddie came in on a Saturday night a few weekends ago and ordered 2 monster porterhouses that were amazing . Great timing also on the appetizers and salad then main course . Will definitely be coming here every time I come to town !
Tiffany Milhaupt
We traveled over an hour to celebrate my Dad's 70th birthday. The atmosphere was cozy, the old fashioneds were phenomenal, and the salads were fresh. I ordered the pine nut encrusted, pan fried walleye with mashed potatoes. The fish was heavily coated and deep fried and the mashed potatoes came out as mashed sweet potatoes. While others in our party were satisfied with the shrimp stuffed salmon and lobster risotto, I was not impressed with the walleye at all.
Diana Johnson
Finally got to the Dirty Oar for supper and had a great meal. Reservations are a good idea as they are open limited hours and seating limited tables - staffing seems to be a challenge in this area. On the shores of Lake Petenwell, the views are lovely and this restaurant has the white tablecloth supper club vibe where you can show up in jeans or dress up a little if you are celebrating. Entrees come with choice of soup or salad, a potato choice (twice baked was heavenly) and a a couple of pieces of steamed broccoli. We had a well executed meal from appetizer to dessert, and if I were to get nit-picky one of our steaks was more of a late medium than medium rare, but was still delicious and tender. Appetizers were delicious, steaks were flavorful, lobster sweet, desserts (the two choices available were salted caramel cheesecake on a pretzel crust and apple streudel) were a tasty finish. Overall, the meal was spot on and portion size generous. It's a little pricier dining option, but worth it! Dirty Oar will be one of our go-tos for dining out in the area!
Judith Nickolas
The food was phenomenal and the chef and bartender were extremely accommodating and friendly!! My second visit here and will definitely come back
Alycia Verdin
Traveling from out town. Absolutely the worst service I have ever had. I have been in the service industry for 30 years and never seen such a horrible attitude and demeanor from a waitress in all my years. Very disappointing. Will not return.
Will Duchaj
A great supper club located in Nekoosa on the East side of Lake Petenwell. We were greeted by the owner of the restaurant, and she was very cordial and engaging. A true host! The vibe of the club is what is desired. The decor, music, and view of the lake all combined to create the perfect venue. We enjoyed cocktails at the bar with fun conversation. The meal was nothing short of amazing. Our appetizer was the tempura cauliflower coated in a chili sauce and topped with Bleu cheese... spectacular! I had the prime rib which was also terrific! It was served with sauteed mushrooms and onions, green beans, and I chose the garlic mashed potatoes. The prime rib was absolutely delectable! It was medium rare and perfect. My wife ordered the lobster with risotto which was also a fantastic choice! The lobster tails were prepared spot on, and the risotto was truly delicious. The ambiance of the place combined with the background music, over the top food, and tasty cocktails made The Dirty Oar a wonderful experience we won't forget. We really appreciated the attention given to our experience by both the owner and the chef! Hats off to you both!! Thank you!
Andrea Kersten
Nice meal with gorgeous views. Salad fresh, warm rolls to start. Meals (steak and shrimp) were both very good. Gdeen beans perfectly done. OF at the bar was good too!
Mike Cwikla
Excellent service, food was exactly what we ordered,and what we wanted. Desert was also perfect. Service was great and what we would EXSPECT in this price range of food. Drinks where made to our ordered tatses.Definitely will return for future dinner nights out.
809kevinw
A great supper club perfectly placed on the shore of a 26,000 acre lake. The food is excellent, service is sharp and friendly and it’s a “stones throw” from Sand Valley. There’s nothing not to like. Go!
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We’ve been coming up here for 20 odd years & have never known about this Amazing Hidden Gem!!! The food is CLEAN (u can tell the beef is quality—), the shrimp is from the GULF, they have an ORGANIC vodka drink that is delish!!! They have decent wine ((sustainably harvested names like LaCrema (not the norm up here, unfortunately))…. OMG, I am beyond happy to have found this beautiful place… the amazing sunsets are unrivaled. The owner, Colleen, is an amazing multi-tasking wizard! We met so many friendly people here… MAKE RESERVATIONS! We didn’t & had too wait over an hour but we were more than happy to wait as the escargot & onion apps were worth it before our ribeye steak!
The last time I said “best steak I’ve ever had” was 11 years ago in Hilton Head, South Carolina, but lil’ Rome, WI just became the new champion! I had the 18oz Ribeye, and it was so good I couldn’t stop eating it!But that was not all, this place is an absolute gem! Everything there is made from absolute scratch. My wife and I haven’t been able to find anything like that anywhere else in the area. Everything tasted great: My wife’s shrimp dish, the Buffalo cauliflower appetizer, and if the Chef is making Kuchen, you must try it!Additionally, the owners were great! We met them after our meal. The wife runs the front of the house and pours drinks at the bar, and the husband is cooking every meal. Great people who didn’t have to take the time to have a conversation with us, but did anyways, just because we asked! The salt of the earth for sure!Finally, the restaurant itself is gorgeous! My wife and I had had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding at the same location when it used to be called The Hideaway. I remember my wife commenting that the place looked “on its last legs,” but growing up in the area, she also mentioned that’s what she came to expect from what was around. That is not the case now! The owners have completely turned the property around! Clean rustic interior, beautiful decks by the waterfront, and gorgeous landscaping (which is kept up by the owner herself).Everything here makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time. High quality atmosphere, amazing food, and great owners who care about there business and are there every day! You just don’t find places like this anymore. So, grab someone you love and take them out for something truly special!
Susan Schroeder
Came for dinner on a Friday with 2 friends. One had the strip steak, another had the chicken breast florentine and I had the boneless center cut pork chop. All entrees were cooked superbly. The after dinner white russian drink with salted caramel was excellent. An excellent view overlooking Petenwell Lake was phenomenal. A fine dining experience with great ambience. Will definitely be back.
Tracy Halter
Great food! Everything made from scratch! Great veiw!
Tim May
Hostess was unwelcoming and acted "put out" when our party of 9 arrived. We did have a reservation. Very pricey for average quality food. Nothing was really good. Walleye was over breaded. No melted butter for the lobster from the surf and turf.Service was slow with only a follow up to sell more watered down drinks. We won't be back.
Lindsey Leick
You always feel awful leaving a poor review, but this place really ruined our Father’s Day. Rude service & we felt unwelcome with kids; got the impression this was the intended outcome. Food just ok, prices on high end. Server/chef made clear that special requests of any kind won’t be honored. We had high hopes for this spot but won’t be back under current service philosophy ?♀️
Absolute great service . Me and a buddie came in on a Saturday night a few weekends ago and ordered 2 monster porterhouses that were amazing . Great timing also on the appetizers and salad then main course . Will definitely be coming here every time I come to town !
We traveled over an hour to celebrate my Dad's 70th birthday. The atmosphere was cozy, the old fashioneds were phenomenal, and the salads were fresh. I ordered the pine nut encrusted, pan fried walleye with mashed potatoes. The fish was heavily coated and deep fried and the mashed potatoes came out as mashed sweet potatoes. While others in our party were satisfied with the shrimp stuffed salmon and lobster risotto, I was not impressed with the walleye at all.
Finally got to the Dirty Oar for supper and had a great meal. Reservations are a good idea as they are open limited hours and seating limited tables - staffing seems to be a challenge in this area. On the shores of Lake Petenwell, the views are lovely and this restaurant has the white tablecloth supper club vibe where you can show up in jeans or dress up a little if you are celebrating. Entrees come with choice of soup or salad, a potato choice (twice baked was heavenly) and a a couple of pieces of steamed broccoli. We had a well executed meal from appetizer to dessert, and if I were to get nit-picky one of our steaks was more of a late medium than medium rare, but was still delicious and tender. Appetizers were delicious, steaks were flavorful, lobster sweet, desserts (the two choices available were salted caramel cheesecake on a pretzel crust and apple streudel) were a tasty finish. Overall, the meal was spot on and portion size generous. It's a little pricier dining option, but worth it! Dirty Oar will be one of our go-tos for dining out in the area!
The food was phenomenal and the chef and bartender were extremely accommodating and friendly!! My second visit here and will definitely come back
Traveling from out town. Absolutely the worst service I have ever had. I have been in the service industry for 30 years and never seen such a horrible attitude and demeanor from a waitress in all my years. Very disappointing. Will not return.
A great supper club located in Nekoosa on the East side of Lake Petenwell. We were greeted by the owner of the restaurant, and she was very cordial and engaging. A true host! The vibe of the club is what is desired. The decor, music, and view of the lake all combined to create the perfect venue. We enjoyed cocktails at the bar with fun conversation. The meal was nothing short of amazing. Our appetizer was the tempura cauliflower coated in a chili sauce and topped with Bleu cheese... spectacular! I had the prime rib which was also terrific! It was served with sauteed mushrooms and onions, green beans, and I chose the garlic mashed potatoes. The prime rib was absolutely delectable! It was medium rare and perfect. My wife ordered the lobster with risotto which was also a fantastic choice! The lobster tails were prepared spot on, and the risotto was truly delicious. The ambiance of the place combined with the background music, over the top food, and tasty cocktails made The Dirty Oar a wonderful experience we won't forget. We really appreciated the attention given to our experience by both the owner and the chef! Hats off to you both!! Thank you!
Nice meal with gorgeous views. Salad fresh, warm rolls to start. Meals (steak and shrimp) were both very good. Gdeen beans perfectly done. OF at the bar was good too!
Excellent service, food was exactly what we ordered,and what we wanted. Desert was also perfect. Service was great and what we would EXSPECT in this price range of food. Drinks where made to our ordered tatses.Definitely will return for future dinner nights out.
A great supper club perfectly placed on the shore of a 26,000 acre lake. The food is excellent, service is sharp and friendly and it’s a “stones throw” from Sand Valley. There’s nothing not to like. Go!
We’ve been coming up here for 20 odd years & have never known about this Amazing Hidden Gem!!! The food is CLEAN (u can tell the beef is quality—), the shrimp is from the GULF, they have an ORGANIC vodka drink that is delish!!! They have decent wine ((sustainably harvested names like LaCrema (not the norm up here, unfortunately))…. OMG, I am beyond happy to have found this beautiful place… the amazing sunsets are unrivaled. The owner, Colleen, is an amazing multi-tasking wizard! We met so many friendly people here… MAKE RESERVATIONS! We didn’t & had too wait over an hour but we were more than happy to wait as the escargot & onion apps were worth it before our ribeye steak!
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The last time I said “best steak I’ve ever had” was 11 years ago in Hilton Head, South Carolina, but lil’ Rome, WI just became the new champion! I had the 18oz Ribeye, and it was so good I couldn’t stop eating it!But that was not all, this place is an absolute gem! Everything there is made from absolute scratch. My wife and I haven’t been able to find anything like that anywhere else in the area. Everything tasted great: My wife’s shrimp dish, the Buffalo cauliflower appetizer, and if the Chef is making Kuchen, you must try it!Additionally, the owners were great! We met them after our meal. The wife runs the front of the house and pours drinks at the bar, and the husband is cooking every meal. Great people who didn’t have to take the time to have a conversation with us, but did anyways, just because we asked! The salt of the earth for sure!Finally, the restaurant itself is gorgeous! My wife and I had had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding at the same location when it used to be called The Hideaway. I remember my wife commenting that the place looked “on its last legs,” but growing up in the area, she also mentioned that’s what she came to expect from what was around. That is not the case now! The owners have completely turned the property around! Clean rustic interior, beautiful decks by the waterfront, and gorgeous landscaping (which is kept up by the owner herself).Everything here makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time. High quality atmosphere, amazing food, and great owners who care about there business and are there every day! You just don’t find places like this anymore. So, grab someone you love and take them out for something truly special!
Came for dinner on a Friday with 2 friends. One had the strip steak, another had the chicken breast florentine and I had the boneless center cut pork chop. All entrees were cooked superbly. The after dinner white russian drink with salted caramel was excellent. An excellent view overlooking Petenwell Lake was phenomenal. A fine dining experience with great ambience. Will definitely be back.
Great food! Everything made from scratch! Great veiw!
Hostess was unwelcoming and acted "put out" when our party of 9 arrived. We did have a reservation. Very pricey for average quality food. Nothing was really good. Walleye was over breaded. No melted butter for the lobster from the surf and turf.Service was slow with only a follow up to sell more watered down drinks. We won't be back.
You always feel awful leaving a poor review, but this place really ruined our Father’s Day. Rude service & we felt unwelcome with kids; got the impression this was the intended outcome. Food just ok, prices on high end. Server/chef made clear that special requests of any kind won’t be honored. We had high hopes for this spot but won’t be back under current service philosophy ?♀️
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