Restaurants in Shawano

“Outstanding prime rib”

“We are regulars at El Tequila. The food is always wonderful, the service is great, the atmosphere is welcoming. You won't find a friendlier staff anywhere. All this at a very fair price.”

“We decided to drive out to Shawano and give them a try. It was worth it. Super friendly staff, great service, good food, and nice salad bar with two kinds of soup. Kas even made a different cocktail when we didn't like the first one. Highly recommend!”

“Love!!!!! Amazing!!!”

“We have been coming annually for the past three years as a group of firefighters who participate in the 9/11 stair climb at Lambeau. Our first year, we were told to go by a member of the climb team who raved about how delicious the food and the beer was! Since then, it has become a tradition that we look forward to every year! We love you guys and can’t wait to return!!”

“My daughter treated me to my 69th birthday. I had the Brothers Burner Burger w/ sweet potato fries, Excellent burger, as well as the service.”

“Excellent food. Fish tacos are amazing. Churros are amazing. Will definitely come back.”

“This place is absolutely stunning! The decor is breathtaking! They have a wide variety of gourmet dips, sauces, cooking oils, spices, wines, quality kitchen gadgets, dish towels, the finest chocolates! There is simply too much to mention about this store that I would have space to tell you! It's deliciously divine. A five star +”

“Delicious Food!! We were pleasantly surprised.”

“Ordered online, can’t get much easier than that!

Dietary restrictions: Being able to customize your order helps keep pizzas in our dietary needs”

“Excellent ‘dive bar’ off HWY 29 in Thornton. Small burger was excellent. Solid 12/10 on the sassiness of the staff. Would eat here again.”

“All the stars. The food here could rival anything we have in Minneapolis... I was seriously shook by how good it was!! Will absolutely be back anytime we are in the area!!!”

“Lovely unusual options. Healthy alternatives to the normal burger and fry fare.”

“The owner is an amazing woman taking good care of the establishment and the menu. Staff is Always friendly and always busy.”

“We stopped for the first time today, (Tuesday April 4th.) after our friends were there a week ago....very impressed, Bartender was awesome, she took care of us and everyone in the bar, and cooked food while doing this, Food was Perfect, and Prices were Fantastic. A+++ And we live 1.5 hours north....we will definitely be back.”

“Enjoyable local hot spot that’s been newly renovated. Cleanliness and customer service is top priority. All of the baristas make good casual conversation as they prepare your drinks and are extremely helpful in helping you explore their menu. I HIGHLY recommend B&BE and the cinnamon rolls!”

“Today I went in to get coffee's for my cousins that own near by businesses and I asked the ladies if they knew exactly what they drink and they were spot on. Now that is great customer service and good remembering skills. Then I am a girl who likes sweet coffee drinks and they were spot on with recommending a French Toast iced latte, was delicious and definetly stopping for another one of those. Thank you so much!!”

“My daughter and I go here for the boba. such a great variety. we stay for the pies and cookies. my husband loves the chocolate shakes. will be returning again and again.”

“We are from three hours away.And we went to pick up our celebrity emu stopped here on the way by to eat amazing food.Amazing people and all around a great place to visit !!!”

“Walked all along Shawano's Main St today, stopping in all the shops I've only driven by in the past. Fannita's baklava was fantastic!”

“our first time here and it was absolutely amazing! the server, I didn't catch his name was so nice, fun and helpful! the cinnamon raisin bread is delicious. and our meal was a good portion, hot when it came to the table and soooo yummy! !”

“Today I went in to the restraurant to get supper for Christmas Eve with the family. After last week losing our dad my stepmom is not feeling like cooking and we have had lasagna for several years. No matter what we were not changing tradition. So when I walked into the restraurant tonight and my order was mistaken for next week. April went above and beyond to make it right and to make sure tomorrows dinner was not ruined. She made sure a 1/2 pan of lasagna was freshly made and a delicious dessert was had. Service was above excellent, everyone was super friendly, very efficient, and even made me laugh. Thank you for making things perfect even when it did not start out that way. Will be back soon and hey with such great staff there maybe I will leave an application, after all having a good boss and good co workers makes a huge difference. Happy Holidays. Also thank you for helping with the Charlie's issue and making it right. Truly great small town ethics.”

“This place rules. Can't beat the price here and Kimbo is one of the best bartenders ever. Love this place and love the people. This is where you need to drink. Also, sometimes this Gary Hawaii guy shows up in a Hawaiian shirt. Buy the pickles from behind the bar. They are super good and only 2 bucks.”

“Love the sweet chili shrimp wrap! amazing food and great bartenders!”

“You won’t be disappointed! Varied menu of lighter fare exquisitely prepared! Friendly, yet modern and edgy. Cool, yet festive!”

“Amazing selection of home goods and the best cafe sandwiches & wraps around! Love going here! My favorite is the avacado toast for breakfast! You can tell such a difference that they use fresh quality healthy ingredients!”

“First time visiting and was so impressed! Great healthy addition to Shawano!! Delicious options for all ages! Will be weekly treat now*”

“the chicken wings are great!”

“Best bar ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“Stopped in on the way home from Packers game. Wonderful place. Great atmosphere excellent service. Sandi was Great! Will make a stop every chance I get. Great job!”

“Melissa is an excellent bartender! She engaged in conversation about soccer like a champ even though she has no love for the game. Also, they have enough televisions to watch three channels at once on their DirecTV package.”

“tacos that Dan made on March 11,2025 were a 10+. 6 thumbs up because there was 3 of us”

“All is great food and greet people”

“Cheers to Brittnay at Coachlight today. Awesome job ♥️ 👏”

“if you are not a regular at this bar expect to be ignored. I love the food , the view but service needs help”

“This bar is awesome you can talk to anybody like they are your friend, lots of fun.”

“Don & Ruth’s Bar is an absolute gem! If you appreciate classic neighborhood bars with plenty of character, this place is a must-visit. It has that old-school charm that’s becoming harder and harder to find, and the atmosphere immediately makes you feel like a regular.

The service was outstanding, everyone was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have you there. The people we met were just as great, making for a fun and enjoyable experience. Another huge plus is that they’re dog-friendly, which is always appreciated and makes the place even more inviting.

Whether you’re stopping in for a cold beer, good conversation, or just to experience a true local bar, Don & Ruth’s delivers. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why small-town bars are so special. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m in the area!”

“Great Bloody Mary great bartenders”

“1st time there & I am going to be a regular
My loaded omelet was absolutely awesome and they do make their Potato pancakes from scratch .I got 2 meet the chef & Carlos was amazing
SherBear highly recommends this one”

“I love the drink specials and yummy sweets. I have not been here in awhile, but they still remember my favorite drink.”

“I don't know what previous reviews have against this place ,but Vicki is great. VERY friendly bartender. Has live music and DJs regularly. This is our second time back and we made it a point to stop in and see her. EXCELLENT stop when in the area. And we will stop again. Clean. GREAT drink prices and EXCELLENT service...”

“Great place to stop at and talk with people that used to hang out at Billyz bar. This place has the coldest ice in town. And staff and service is always excellent. And it's right on the snowmobile trail.”

“Amazing pulled pork! great service!”

“Quiet, local hangout, humble… Nice job Jim”

“We really enjoy it here! The spinach artichoke dip is soooo good!”

“Nice business for Shawano, Employees are always so nice, polite and helpful... We sure enjoyed our free ice cream cones.. Thank you so much ❤️”

“Last night my family ate at the outdoor tables at Culver’s in Shawano. As we were eating I noticed a young teen worker say loudly, clearly and kindly to an older gentleman ‘’Hello Sir! Thank you for your service!” The man had an oxygen tank and his baseball hat identified him as a veteran (I believe…didn’t get a great look). The man said ‘’Thank you!’’ as the young man held the door open for him, and he responded with ‘’No,thank YOU’’. So basically it was like the most heartwarming thing to see, and this young worker should be promoted (to the US Presidency at least😂) It all just made me want to be a better person. So happy there are parents that teach their children this respect. Culver’s must also train their employees so well, because this is not the first time I’ve been super impressed with how kind they are. I’ve had repeated amazing service from the staff there (and at several locations too). Great job guys, keep up the amazing work! And thank you to this vet and young man who humbled me.”

“Always a perfect order. Excellent food.”

“Love the biscuits at Hardee’s. The $5 special offer is attractive. Complimented Jim at Shawano, WI Hardee’s today that he did a superb job making the biscuits.”

“We stopped in within an hour of the store closing.
We went inside to order as we wanted to see what was available for refreshers, and if they had much in the way of donuts left.
We realized at that time of night that they may be down to just a few things left.
Our two drinks were made right away, and we didn't wait for the donuts.
We were not in a rush, so we understood when the solo employee quickly made a drive-thru order.
She did get back to us with our donuts when she finished with the drive-thru drink.
We were both impressed by how the young woman working the closing shift was a one-person army.
She was doing a great job for one working alone.
The donuts were very good when we ate them back at our hotel.
I'd suggest a bit of patience if they are short-staffed, like what we saw, but it was worth the visit on a Sunday night.”