11 Best American Restaurants in Portage

“New addition is absolutely beautiful! Food was delicious & service top notch, as always! 😍“

“This is a wonderful place to eat. I generally come here once a month, and they have a lot of breakfast items to choose from. My favorite is the Gyro Omelet. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff are courteous and professional. The prices for food are decent and affordable. I really enjoy coming here and I highly recommend taking your family for good food and relax.“

“Just an Amazing job that Tricia and her staff do. Excellent Food, Prices, and Atmosphere! We held a Fundraiser here and it is the Perfect Venue for Any Event! A Nice Clean Establishment with an Amazing Crew to suit all of your needs. Whether you want to have an event or you would like to just go out for dinner with your spouse...check out the Clubhouse at Saddle Ridge.“

“Absolutely amazing walleye, great cocktails, desserts are fantastic, owners a great guy, & the bartender could be a character on a Sopranos episode. My wife and I had a great time! What more can you ask for.“

“I love Riley’s! Favorite place to get a drink and have a good time since I’ve moved to Portage. But I was upset to find out that the price of Carbliss switched from $5 to $7, that’s almost a 50% increase in price. I understand other places in the big cities up charge for the price of drinks but I don’t understand a smaller Portage dive bar upping the price on a drink by $2. Otherwise I love seeing Jamie and Kenny when I come in but I wish there wasn’t a big price change with Carbliss, High Noon, and White Claw.“

“Best little hometown restaurant. I ❤️ it. So glad we found it.“

“The best bowling alley in Portage! Good food with fair prices, and of course all kinds of alcohol to wash down the grub. 8 lanes of fun! Bowling is $3/game, $1.50 to rent shoes, and $2 to buy socks. Awesome owners who are on site, who help our community, and who love to bowl. Thanks for all you do, Jeff and Jim!“

“Excellent Food and Service - really like the food. Would highly recommend this place.“

“Big Dog Saloon is a fantastic little neighborhood bar in Portage that’s full of character. From the moment you walk in, you can appreciate the classic tavern atmosphere. I especially loved the beautiful old back bar and the real wood bar top—they give the place an authentic, old-school feel that’s getting harder to find these days.

The beer was served ice cold, exactly how it should be, and the service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. It’s the kind of place where you can grab a drink, relax, and enjoy good conversation in a comfortable atmosphere.

Sometimes the best bars aren’t the biggest or the fanciest—they’re the ones with great people, cold drinks, and plenty of personality. Big Dog Saloon checks all those boxes. If you’re looking for a laid-back spot to enjoy a beer with excellent service and a classic Wisconsin tavern vibe, this is definitely a place worth stopping by. I’ll happily visit again the next time I’m in the area.“

“Always a great breakfast. Super fast service, great tasting food, and very reasonable prices.“

“Amazing service and the food was great!

We had a dairy allergy, so no dairy on one burger, and manager came by our table to check that it was right--it was wrong, but he immediately went and had a dairy free burger made up, came right back and gave us a free custard coupon too!

I highly recommend this restaurant!“