50 Best American Restaurants near Van Dyne

“Try it once & you’ll be back! Best fish fry in the State“

“Amazing food, great service. Best place I've been in Fondy!“

“Great food!! And an amazing staff!!! Had a great time playing would you rather? (At the bar) Awesome place to visit!!! 11/10“

“THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! They added onto the restaurant and it looks absolutely amazing!! It's a whole sea based theme with a new margarita bar and tvs. If you like me great mexican food, this place is definitely something to check out!“

“Had to stop in on a return trip to Fondy. Grew up in Fondy and spent lots of time at Giles back in High School. Delicious ice cream, just like I remember it from many years ago.“

“My favorite Culver’s“

“I went through the drive thru Sunday with my husband, youngest and grand pup. My daughters name is Ella. The lady working the windows name was Bella. She was so nice and my daughter can't stop talking about how she has the same name as her friend and her name is almost just like hers. The other people were so nice as well. Keep up the amazing work your doing. I've never been let down there except when they forgot something but they made it right, right away. Yall deserve a raise!“

“Ate here today for the first time and we’ll definitely be back. I had the Sweet Corn Cappelletti today and it was FANTASTIC! The side salad was so fresh and delicious. Great food and service!“

“We enjoyed great service as we celebrated a special birthday. We were a large group of 16. Our server Jenee was very attentive with superb service. So many great menu choices. Everything delivered together. We are so happy to have found your restaurant and recommend it highly.“

“Fantastic food, staff is a joy, prices are overly fair... highly recommend. Don't go to bed angry, laces out dan, and don't skip this place.“

“If you’ve never been to TJ’s, it is a beautiful site on Lake Winnebago with good food and superior service. I had a special occasion dinner there with 32 people, and I want to give a shout out to Nicole who served us. she was outstanding she did it flawlessly. So appreciate her efforts to make our night so special all my guest love the venue love the food.“

“Very good greasy spoon/truck stop food , if they had truck parking it'd be an awesome ? spot for truckers who deserve a decent meal, and breakfast or lunch.

Parking: 8 spots , and 2 handicap parking spots, on street parking available too going through fond du lac WI stop by and eat ?“

“They have the best burgers and custard!“

“We had a really large group of family members (about 20 people total including adults & kids) to celebrate my dad's 89th Birthday on Wed Nov 20th, 2024. We had a reservation for 5pm & when we arrived, they had our table all setup & ready for us. Our Waitress (Amelia) was at our table immediately with a big smile & a very warm & friendly welcome. Our Waitress (Amelia) was an absolutely FANTASTIC Waitress, one of the best that we've dealt with in many years! As we were all getting settled in, we had a few surprise visitors that joined my dad's birthday celebration. Our waitress (Amelia) was right on top of everything & she immediately added another table to make sure that everyone was comfortable while eating their meal & didn't feel like you were being crammed in like sardines while eating. In addition to that, Amelia went out of her way to accommodate my dad by making sure that he felt extra "special" while celebrating this 89th Birthday of his. She got him a "special" cocktail (yes, a bit of a boozy one, which he really liked) in addition to a Root Beer Float to enjoy after he had enjoyed his Birthday meal. I was watching my dad with that Root Beer Float & he was thoroughly enjoying that! All the adults in our group ended up getting the All You Can Eat Fish Fry for $9.99 per person (or maybe it was even less than that, I'm not sure, because someone in our group paid for everyone's meal!). OMG it was absolutely amazing ~ everything was very FRESH & HOT. The Seasoned French Fries were delicious, and the Tatter Tots were the bomb! We had the BEST TIME EVER thanks to our amazing Waitress (Amelia) who went out of her way to make sure that EVERYONE in our group was taken care of. She was so much fun; she has a great sense of humor, and she fit right in with our "wild n crazy" family! By the time we left that evening we were saying that our Waitress (Amelia) was "Our Sister from another Mister" & we asked her if she was going to join all of us for Thanksgiving!! Thanks again for making my dad's 89th Birthday so "special" for him. I think he felt like a BIRTHDAY KING for the night!!“

“We were going to a show at the arena, was hoping to eat at the restaurant there, but the cook didn’t show up. Was recommended Sherman House. Was told they have amazing food. We were able to sit at the bar to eat as there was a line. The waitress took our order and I mentioned we have a show! Well our food was out to us in a very short time, and it was so delicious, I had the tenderloin sandwich and my husband had the Sherman burger. Definitely going to come back when we can stay longer to enjoy the fish fry!“

“We stayed at this hotel after a Packers game. The location is convenient and hotel was very nice. The front desk staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The restaurant and bar were closed that evening, but she helped us to be comfortable at a table in the lobby/cafe area, where we ate our take-out pizza (West End Pizza across the street is a great place to get pizza!). The room was clean and comfortable. There was a lot of storage space and drawers for clothes if you’re staying for more than a night. The mini fridge and microwave were convenient. I would recommend staying here.“

“Jay did it again!! Outanding Valentine's menue tonight. Had the tenderloin tornados. I frequently enjoy fine dining and I never would have expected such a fine meal this side of Chicago. Jay has kicked the quality, presentation, and taste of Jansen's food up about 50 notches. One of the most delicious meals I have ever enjoyed...3 mustard/horseradish encrusted medium rare tenderloin medallions with just a touch of Bourne's sauce, served with sweet potatoes and broccoli. I topped it off with Homemade bread pudding. PHENOMENAL MEAL. I have been dining here since 1983 and it just keeps getting better.“

“It is great to be back in Wisconsin. The staff is extremely Midwest nice, the meals were fast, hot and fresh. The store being #140 was clean and well maintained.“

“I’ve decided to try Beckets mostly because they were advertised on Discover Oshkosh as the host of Jazz Night on Wednesdays.
I tried calling to make a reservation but unfortunately my hotel phone didn’t want to cooperate and my UK mobile disliked the idea of dialling US numbers for whatever reason. So instead I chose to email them with the request and to my surprise I’ve received a response within 15 minutes. Well, certainly can’t complain about that!
On arrival we were greeted with a smile and taken to our table.
The decor of the place is rather modern, fairly simple lines and nice colour tones that work well together. Lovely view of the river and good live jazz music on Wednesdays. Toilets, although looking a little bit tired (old tiles that have been painted over) are clean and in good condition.
We were served by young Will and let me tell you something about Will. He’s quite an energetic and enthusiastic young man, very helpful and friendly and certainly knows his local beers! He helped us pick the right beers that went very well with our meals.
The food is very tasty and presented just like you see it in the pictures, it’s like looking at the culinary photoshoot but in real life on your plate right in front of you. Steaks were perfect! And so was the salmon! Chef certainly knows what he’s doing and takes pride in it too! Portions were just right, not too little, not too much.
Overall absolutely fantastic experience!
Let’s face it, Oshkosh as a city hasn’t got much to offer and isn’t really a dream holiday destination but Beckets certainly kicks it up a notch and makes it that much better! In my opinion this restaurant is number 1 in Oshkosh and definitely worth visiting!“

“Best mozz stix in town! Hands down! The staff greeted me hello and took my order promptly. The wait was worth it. I did come on a Friday night, so it was packed with senior citizens. I took my order to go and ate those mozz stix up like I was a cave woman eating them for the first time! Definitely will be back for more! Thank you to the nice bartender/server girl. She was very nice to me.

Parking: There is a parking lot across the street from Schmitty's, as well... If the main parking lot is packed (usually is), then most people will park across the street.“

“As a GenX, this is a great place to enjoy sarcasm and attitude, as it was intended! The staff are hilarious and make some of the best food in the city! Drinks and great and they stay on top of keeping them full.... If you're sitting at the bar. If you're at a table, you are not special and you will have to go to the bar for a new drink ?

Wheelchair accessibility: Front door has stairs, but down the ally to the back of the building has a ramp.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in Downtown Oshkosh! The staff is friendly, the seasonal drink menu is always fun -- and I absolutely love the cauliflower manchurian & the butternut squash salad!“

“Esther( our server ) and the other server were both super! Courteous, prompt, attentive to our large group of 28. Food was excellent with generous portions.“

“Consistently the best Perkins I’ve been to. My grandfather is a regular, and the staff and management are always so friendly and patient. (Thank you Michael for always making sure we have a great experience!) This location feels like so much more than a casual chain restaurant. They always go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, even during busy times. Plus, the food is great!“

“I love this place! We had a group of 10. They were quite busy (as usual) For a Monday Night. Menu has actually Dinners. Not just Bar and Grill food like most places in town these days. Food came out fast and hot! Very reasonable prices! Great drinks and superb service. (Franko and Haley). We will definitely be back! Thank you!!!“

“I've been going to Tuckers for 20 out of my 23 years of life. The food hasn't changed a bit and that's definitely a good thing because it's always really good. Some of my best childhood memories with my dad were in the drive-thru. They never fail to impress.“

“Our to-go food was absolutely fantastic tonight! The portabella mushroom was delicious and the chef’s choice soup was delightfully sweet and spicy. Will order again soon!“

“This was our 1st time here. The food was very good & the staff were nice & friendly. The environment was welcoming & comfortable. We will definitely go back. I highly recommend checking them out, if you haven’t.“

“I have been eating breakfast at Rolling Meadows 3 or 4 times a month for over 25 years. The portions are excellent, the food is superb, and the service is always way above average!“

“Excellent food and service. prices very good. chicken dumplin soup is the best I have ever had. Will always go back when in Fond du lac“

“This place is great for breakfast . Cant believe it took us this long to stop and try it . Very good soups also .“

“Used to be a great grab and go now it’s hit or miss we call our orders in and they are usually timely. They can make a well done burger to save their lives this year I’ve been to them and have yet to get my order right at least my husband don’t mine the medium well. I normally dont even complain but when your told specifically NO PINK then it should be just that cut it open to make sure it’s done correctly“

“The food is great!! I have had the 1/2 naked curds, fried pickle chips, southwest rolls (YUM), taco salad, taco wrap, BBQ Mac & cheese and the bacon and ranch chicken wrap. The food is the reason I come back. Hence, the 5 stars.

My experience with the service is not so great. I have ordered pick-up 10+ times now since November 2023, when I moved in right across the street from them. When I pick up my orders, I go to the bar, and the bartender/bartenders assist me. Service is terrible outside of them taking my payment and giving me my food. No greetings, no smiles, and very small talk if they can help it. So usually, this doesn't bother me enough to write a review until this last visit.
*I have had maybe 2 positive interactions out of all the times I have ordered*

8/11/24 after 9 pm Sunday. I call in my order of 1/2 naked curds, fried pickle chips and southwest rolls.
* I got this virtual gift card that I can only use on Google Pay, so I ask if I can pay over the phone. The lady says no because of policy... I ordered the night before, and whoever took the order did that.* No big deal. It is fine because I can pay in person, so I go to pick up my food and go up to the counter and let them know I was there to pick up my order. It is not busy at all, I need to mention.

Lady with brown curly hair, I did not get a name, took my payment, and gave me my food, and that was it! And what I mean by that was it, no hello, no have a good night, no smile, no interactions what so ever which was odd because I was actually trying to talk to her. I had tried to tell her, and I quote, " The reason I asked over the phone if I could pay over the phone was because I ordered last night, and they took my payment that way." Google pay.. virtual gift cards....COMPLETELY ignored me. She made eye contact.
So she gave me my reciept, and as she walked away, i was trying to tell her that i wanted to leave a tip, but because the transaction went through, i was not able to. COMPLETELY ignored again. I didn't know why I was unable to leave a tip, I was kinda asking her. I even said hey I'm asking a question to her and another lady with dark, longer hair, and glasses who, at this point, were more or less in front of me." COMPLETELY ignored me. They did make eye contact. Again, I did not get names. I got a picture of the second lady but won't post here. I was absolutely shocked. The lady with the brown curly hair handed me my order, and I did not say thank you this time as I would normally have.

I am used to being treated not so customer friendly from here, which I should not feel to begin with, but on 8/11/23, it was that bad. I wrote on my receipt that was left on the bar bad service, and they never smile. I'm sure IF they even noticed they had a laugh, but honestly, I wanted to say a lot more. I don't expect a lot for customer service, I'm not one of those. A smile goes a long way, a hi, at the least. But you completely ignored me.

I do want to say thank you to the cooks ( THE FOOD IS GREAT) and the other servers and staff who do not represent the colosseum in the way that I experienced on this particular day.

Unfortunately, I myself will not call in for pick-ups or pick up my orders anymore. I will have my daughter instead, but I can assure you that she won't be as tolerant and patient as myself if she has the same experiences. I hope that this reaches someone who might take action to at least speak about how customer service should be to the employees that may not have the best skills that they so much need in this sort of job!

I tried to be as detailed about my experiences because I do take leaving this review very seriously.“

“Ate here today for the first time and we’ll definitely be back. I had the Sweet Corn Cappelletti today and it was FANTASTIC! The side salad was so fresh and delicious. Great food and service!“

“Thank you for all the amazing food for my daughter’s baby shower. From the bountiful charcuterie board, the taste pinwheels, chicken salad croissants and delicious salads. Especially the quinoa salad, everyone loved it. Thank you for adding your special touches to this beautiful afternoon.“

“I had met a friend for supper on 10/27/2024.
I had a flat tire, I went inside to ask if anyone could help me change my tire. Three different people came out to help. Lindsay was the one that changed my tire for me. Everyone that helped or offered to help, thank you! All of you are amazing people!“

“Good experience with good food“

“Greenes Pour House is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the city. From the moment you step through the door, you're enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere that immediately feels like home. The star of the show, however, is undeniably the incredible bartender, Audra. Her expertise in mixology is only matched by her charm and warmth. She doesn't just serve drinks; she crafts experiences. Her signature brandy old fashioned is a testament to her skill, blending flavors with a finesse that's truly unparalleled. Beyond the drinks, the food at Greenes Pour House is nothing short of exceptional. Each dish is a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and presented with an artistic touch. The menu offers a delightful array of options, catering to every craving and culinary preference. From the first bite to the last, every dish tells a story of care and dedication in the kitchen. Audra's attentive service combined with the mouthwatering cuisine makes Greenes Pour House a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a memorable night out. Whether you're a local looking for your new favorite spot or a visitor in search of an authentic experience, Greenes Pour House and their star bartender Audra will undoubtedly exceed your expectations. This establishment is a testament to the magic that happens when passion meets hospitality."“

“love love love the chili..never had it b4 I always get chix noodle..but today I tried the chili..I am not disappointed...I'm almost thinking to come ba k n getmore before work....waitstaff was perfect n chili was amazing...hoe long do you guys make your chili too..like what is the dead line for season??“

“WE LOVE BOWLING SO MUCH BUT SAD THEY ARE FAREWELLS AND GOODBYE THEY ARE NEVER RETRUN BACK AGAIN . Do YOU KNOW I WILL BUILD MY OWN BOWLING ALLEY AND CURLING AND OTHER SPORTS WHEN I SAVING LOTS MORE MONEYS I WANT TO BUILD MY OWN FUTUURE MY OWN COMPANY AND BUSINESS COMPANY SOMEDAY THAT WHY . LET YOU KNOW THANK YOU“

“Partial to Patty melts and theirs did not disappoint. Good bread, grilled in butter, not some nasty oil. Plenty of cheese and a good beef patty. Service was timely and friendly. Had cottage cheese as my side and only reason for 4 vs 5 stars is it was not cold, not warm but cold. I also liked the atmosphere with lots of sports on the many tv’s.“

“Great place! Very well managed!!“

“My mom and i went here tonight on February 27th around 6:45. Our waiters name was John. He was very kind and took pride in his job. We ordered the Harley burger. It was absolutely amazing! it had shredded prime rib on a burger patty, with sautéed mushrooms and melted mozzarella! on a pretzel bun with really good aju for dipping. With a side of fries. Definitely an amazing burger and great service. thank you ♡“

“Came to this place in 1993, had the best time on my trip of the USA from Australia, took me ages to find my hotel the Pioneer inn, got stuck at the rail crossing with some long train a thought I was never gonna get back to the hotel until the sun came up. Good memories.“

“Our server was excellent. Food was great. Just passing through but highly recommend“

“Just came through drive through and get home to find out they didn't give us our chicken tenders. Call the number and it goes straight to voice-mail but not accepting messages because it's not set up yet.“

“The food is so good. We have always been treated like we're the only customers. The food comes hot and fast. The restaurant is very clean and so are the restrooms. This is one of my wife's and my favorite places to eat. Chips and salsa come to the table right after you sit down. They have hot and mild salsa.

Kid-friendliness: Large booths and tables. Very easy to sit mom and dad and four kids. Plus a kids menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: Door's open wide enough to get a wheelchair inside. Wheelchair can slide up to a table.“

“Friendly staff, great 2/1 daily special for happy hour. Great Friday fish fry, wraps are delicious and their soups are so good!“

“Parking: Not hard to find parking. Shares a lot with Burger King but I have not had an issue with this regarding finding a parking space.

Wheelchair accessibility: There's a ramp to the outdoor patio and wheelchair-accessible parking in the front near the main entrance“