Sprecher Brewery began making prime suds and gourmet sodas in Milwaukee in 1985. Now its drinks are being showcased through restaurant/pubs called, naturally, Sprecher’s. The best deal at Sprecher’s, hands down, is the beer sampler,€ a NINE-ounce glass of any craft beer (there are about 14) that won’t bust your wallet. Wine and mixed drinks are also available, as are...

Any place that has a delivery car with a moose sprawled on the roof has to be a fun spot. Moosejaw is. The expansive restaurant and microbrewery has an appealing, woodsy decor. The menu is typical brew pub fare: salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, pasta and even a few entrees. The appetizer menu is especially deep, with standard favorites like wings and nachos, plus slightly...

The Dells Distillery has a Western-type menu offering casual fare like buffalo shrimp salad, black bean burgers and whiskey chicken and shrimp. But it also has a slew of interesting tater tot dishes including cheeseburger tots, Philly tots, mac ‘n cheese tots and a regular tater tot casserole you probably ate as a kid. There’s also a menu for little...

Local fave The Keg and Patio Bar has been around a long time. The family-owned business – known for its good food and great service – sits just off Broadway and features two halves: The Keg, a restaurant/bar, and the Patio Bar, an open-air bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at The Keg. The breakfast menu features French toast,...

You can’t miss this place. It’s the bright-red church with a giant beer stein out front that’s right across from Moosejaw. Don’t pass it by if you happen to be one of the poor souls who doesn’t like Wisconsin’s signature sausage; it’s about a lot more than brats. The menu features about a dozen appetizers, including deep-fried pickle spears, pretty...