Wendigo
121 East Main St, Stoughton, WI, 53589
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Address :
121 East Main St
Stoughton, WI, 53589 - Phone (608) 205-2775
- Website https://www.wendigostoughton.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jan J.
In short, I'd give this place 6 stars if they'd let me. I live in San Francisco and enjoy the artificially low prices and great value provided by a restaurant community that's in sync with agriculture in its community. It's an absolute breath of fresh air to see the same phenomenon in my home town of Stoughton, Wisconsin. It's hard to imagine better quality at these prices. When you throw in the perfectly designed, warm interior it is simply the no. 1 choice in Southern Dane County. The bar is small and classy but staffed w/ great folks. I can't speak to the craft cocktails, but it is one of the better beer lists around; in Wisconsin that's saying something. My only criticism is that they don't serve breakfast. Stoughton doesn't have a quality breakfast place within 10 miles of it, and I know Wendigo would knock it out of the park.
(5)Mark L.
I live down the block from Wendigo and go there at least once a week. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and awesome. Everything on the menu is delicious, especially the green bean casserole and the mac and cheese. I ask them to add a little garlic to my mac and cheese, and that absolutely blasts it off the scale of awesomeness. The artwork on the walls and in the front windows is pretty cool too.
(5)Kristin R.
Wendigo takes your every day food - burgers, club sandwiches, salads, etc - and gives them a twist. Every dish tastes like it was made with love. My favorites include the Clubhouse with sweet potato fries (oh my god, best sweet potato fries in the world) and the Strawberry Rhubarb salad. My husband and I try to make a point of going at least once a month, though ideally we'd go at least once a week. Did I mention they have brunch? Because oh my god the brunch... So. So. Good.
(5)Tess M.
Excellent dinner. We started with the cheese curds which were lightly battered and melty. I had the tomato po'boy and loved all the flavors - fried tomatoes, pickled mushrooms, and avocado blended amazingly well together. The sweet potato fries side came with a spicy dipping sauce which I loved! My husband got the Cannibal Burger - a meat patty that is wrapped around meat... it was huge, garlicky, and delicious! He got the regular fries as his side and they were the best we've had at a restaurant! Crunchy and salty outside and fluffy inside. Yum! The drinks were amazing - house infused vodkas made unique cocktails. We had a lemon thyme vodka lemonade, a ginger mojito, and watermelon punch! Or stick to the traditional drinks and the bartender can make you anything! Not into the hard stuff? They have a diverse selection of bottled beers and rotating tap selections. There's also a full wine list, which we didn't sample this time. The decor is simple and bright. The walls are exposed brick that are off white, and some painted parts that are a beautiful forest blue green. Large paintings of wolves, bison, and birds of prey enhance the wild woods theme. We haven't had a real Wendigo monster sighting so far, thank goodness! We will have to go back and try more of their house made drinks and unique menu selections - next time I want the trout tacos!
(5)Brigitte B.
This place is fantastic! Great vibe, delicious cocktails, amazing food, and friendly service. I went with a big group of friends, and everyone absolutely loved the restaurant itself and the food/drinks they ordered. We started with the poutine, which was drenched in gravy without being soggy, and covered with slightly melty cheese curds and brisket. Delicious. I had the gingered mojito (yum) and the Wendi melt with sweet potato fries. The meat was tender, flavorful, and paired very well with gruyere cheese. My husband ordered the boozy Thai iced coffee (tasted a little more like a White Russian than a true Thai iced tea, but tasty nonetheless) and the cannibal burger--again, very flavorful meat and just different enough from a regular burger to be quite memorable. But this place isn't just about meat--one of my friends ordered the beet and pickled melon salad and loved it, and I must say it looked beautiful. The menu appears to have a handful of good choices for vegetarians. Vegans have fewer options, it seems, as many of the items include cheese--though their menu does state that they are willing to modify or make substitutions to accommodate different dietary preferences. The decor was notable, too--big original paintings on paper of American animals from owls to buffalo. Not sure if this is permanent or if they'll be displaying other original art from time to time. I'm really excited to have a place like this in Stoughton, and I'm definitely planning to go back again! I highly recommend it.
(5)Maritza S.
Such tasty food!!!
(4)C L.
Visited on a recent Thursday night. The food was great! Can't say enough about how good their cheese curds are! Drink options are good too --- preferred the mojito- yum!! Will definitely be back - great food and good vibe. Kid friendly too .. Saw lots of people come in with their kids.
(4)Liam G.
Amazing new addition to Stoughton! If you're a local, coming to a show at the Opera House, just passing through, or looking for dining experience outside of Madison, this is your place! Everything is great about Wendigo - food, drinks, atmosphere, service and price. It has house-infused liquors for cocktails. It has a terrific beer list, both on tap and in bottles. And it has a small but well-considered wine selection. The most expensive entree is about $17, but you can also order something as simple as a grilled cheese for $4. The food is quality sourced, exalted bar food - featuring everything from cheese curds to burgers to meat and cheese platters to ribs to sandwiches to fish tacos.
(5)D B.
I really like this place...funky atmosphere, feels like it's in a much bigger city. The menu is a wonderful combination of comfort food and newer flavors, but doesn't take itself too seriously. Still, from the things we tried and the other stuff whizzing by our table, it's all beautifully executed. And the commitment to locally sourced ingredients should keep things interesting. Our hand-crafted mojitos were excellent -- not too sweet, nicely muddled, perfect flavor. Our appetizer, French Onion Dip, was yummy, too. The Phorench Dip was fantastic. I wasn't expecting the zing this thing delivers, but it was great. Service was a little plastic-y, but very good. Absolutely no issues there. It's also awesome that they take reservations. In all, a great place, especially in Stoughton. We'll be back and continue to recommend it.
(5)Tallulah W.
I just moved in to town (Stoughton) this weekend and my grandmother, a resident at Skaalen and I decided to give Wendigo a go. My family order's pizza from Yeti's (same owners) when we would come visit and we were so impressed by their pies that I had a hunch this place was going to put out a nice menu. My grandmama and I shared a cheese plate and the Carnivore burger with sweet potato fries over an IPA and homemade lemonade. My grandmama is from the Deep South and has expectation when it comes to ice tea and lemonade and the lemonade surpassed her expectations. The cheese plate had a nice selection...I loved the goat cheese. It was served with a variety of nuts and fruits and was a nice portion size, better than Graze's. The burger was made of 4 different kinds of meat maybe? It was super tasty and the bun was perfect. The sweet potato fries were served with a spicy sauce. It was good but I'm more of a honey gal, myself. The ambiance was inviting and I loved the original artwork. They have a nice stage which I look forward to seeing put to use. I am happy that I have a place in walking distance that meets my standard and that I can take friends and family to. This place is a wonderful addition to the community and I look forward to going back...probably tomorrow:)
(5)Matt H.
This place is a great addition to Stoughton, a town sorely lacking when it comes to quality affordable food. There was overpriced preprepared/reheated food (I.e. Laz bistro) and there's quality expensive food (big sky) but nothing in the middle. Wendigo fits the bill. Great food at good prices. My only qualm about their food is they overseason (salt) their food. I like salt, probably too much for my health but their cheese curds are way too salty even for me. Their au jus for the "phorench" sandwich is super flavorful but CRAZY salty. Same goes for their green bean casserole. This is why I gave them 4 instead of 5 stars. Don't cut all of the salt, but maybe 30% to start. Update since my original review: They have taken heed and have reduced the salt content it seems. I've been back several times and its MUCH better. Additionally I've tried their Brunch twice...YUM YUM YUM!!!! My only qualm now is their hostess is a bit of a snob. We went in last Friday for dinner and were told "there's a play tonight"...I got the point, but the delivery was poor.
(4)Michael H.
I dont give out 5s everyday, but holy cow is this place awesome. Best meal I've had near or in Madison in two years, totally worth checking out but be warned it fills up fast. Very local focused, creative menu, great beer selection and not only local beer, plus a nice wine menu. My wife had the triple vinegar pork and LOVED it. My daughter had the Smoked Turkey Frisee Club, which is served with house smoked turkey and pork belly with a nice lemon aioli, along with a side of mac and cheese. Didn't say a word through the whole sandwich. I had, upon a couple of recommendations, the fried tomato po boy and it was, as promised, OUTSTANDING. Had avocado, smoked mushrooms and a house made remoulade. My wife had a Three Sheeps Stout, I had a Karben4 IPA, both were great. Nice service, respecful of showtimes at the Opera House. YUM.
(5)William O.
A Foodie Bar with spectacular Drinks and Wait Staff. I really enjoyed the Mohito and Old Fashioned drinks. I was disappointed that I had a late lunch and only snacked on the excellent meat plate. A great app for 4 too much for one. But do order it half and half with cheese and order extra bread. This is a great treat. My next visit is a Chef's special of lamb.....to have a great relaxing spot, good drinks AND a Chef that is passionate to prepare lamb, this is a travelers Lucky Haven. Wish it was closer to home. The flavored spirits and craft beers make this a modern day go to spot for a great time in the historical downtown......Desert?...never got that far, something else to look forward to.
(4)Andy D.
We came here for our anniversary somewhat last minute. The wait was only 15 minutes, which wasn't bad. They were pretty busy. We started off with the poutine, which was delicious and just right. My wife had the pickled beet and melon salad, which also had goat cheese and green beans. She enjoyed it very much. I had the Cannibal burger and Mac and cheese. The burger and bun were so good. The burger was a pork and beef combination with pork jowl and sirloin. Very tasty! I had wanted to go here for quite a while, and tonight was perfect. We will definitely go back! The server was very nice and helpful as well!
(5)Dean P.
We are happy to see another restaurant join the Stoughton lineup. Unfortunetly, it doesn't seem like they've hit their stride. We waited 40 minutes to get a drink. We waited another 20 minutes to get a table. We then waited another 30 minutes with no one coming to our table. It was disappointing, especially being right next to the hostess station. We have high hopes for them and wish them the best.
(1)Kathy D.
Stoughton finally has a restaurant that will pull in foodies from Madison and the surrounding areas. This place is cool. The first thing we noticed were the infused concoctions that were being used to make interesting and delicious cocktails. The bar tender was knowledgeable and personable and really had the mixology thing going on. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with just the right amount of the hipster thing going on. We've only had appetizers thus far and they were delicious so we're eager to branch out into their fresh and interesting looking dinner menu for our next visit. Hallelujah! Because of Wendigo, Stoughton's finally on the map in the culinary world.
(5)Mopsie B.
Super cute space that includes a full bar and a stage for live music. There is what appears to be local art on the walls and a real attempt to offer local ingredients. We have friends in Stoughton (check out AmundArt Hus!) and heard good things about Wendigo. Our server was amazingly cool and funny and laid back. The place was packed at 5ish on a Saturday. Unfortunately, they allowed a group of bratty, loud kids to take over the stage. I guess good parenting escapes even small towns these days! That said, they ate quickly and left. The menu offers an interesting variety of mostly meat. Put another way, it's definitely not health food! I was hoping to have the trout tacos I had seen online but I guess those were seasonal. Since I don't eat meat, I wound up with the arugula and potato salad. It was very nicely seasoned and served just at the right temperature, not too cold and not too hot. I also got the sweet potato fries which are always nice to have as an option. In terms of drinks, we all just had beer, of which they have a large variety of local options. Not sure if they have desserts as we were not offered any. The rest of my group had burgers, a pork chili special, all of which they said were good. The prices are really reasonable but aside from a grilled cheese option and a couple pastas and salads, there really isn't much for a vegetarian or pescatarian to choose from. I know, I know, it's WI, but man can't live on cheese and meat alone!
(4)Steve H.
I had a quick meal here, the arugula salad with potatoes and the Hopothesis Fallin' Oats beer. Both were the recommended by Brandon, the bartender. Great service and very friendly staff. The salad and beer were excellent. I'll be back.
(5)Sue S.
If you want to eat here, I would suggest making a reservation. We stopped in early Wednesday evening and even though we saw empty tables, we were told we needed reservations due to the Stoughton Opera House having a show. Apparently they cater to Opera House patrons ahead of other paying customers.
(3)Seraj F.
Wendigo is becoming a personal favorite of mine every time my girlfriend and I visit her family in Madison. The food is incredible and always interesting, the drinks are fresh and tasty, and they make a pretty darn good fish fry! I can't recommend Wendigo enough, it mixes upscale brewpub with small town eatery in a beautiful way!
(5)Jessica N.
This was a great restaurant near Madison. They use local ingredients and everything is fresh and full of flavor. They are also very cases and kid friendly. They even have an area with toys to distract the little guests. Since we are in Wisconsin, we decided to try a lot of cheese and dairy items. We had the WI cheese plate which featured a cheddar, a mild Swiss, a Gouda type, a blue, and a bit of smoked cheese as well as candies nuts, rhubarb butter, and fresh bread. Most of the cheese was okay. It was missing a strong cheese which would have added a little more complexity to the plate. The rhubarb butter was tangy and not too sweet. It didn't really compliment any of the cheeses. Basically nothing on the plate seemed to be intended to go together which is unlike other cheese plates I've tried. We also had the Mac n cheese which had a nice cheesy bechamel type sauce and was topped with melted cheddar. We also had the Watermelon holumi salad. It had baby greens, big watermelon chunks, cucumbers, cheese and aight vinaigrette. It was refreshing and light. It could have had a bit more cheese though as the cheese was overpowered by the other ingredients so it's flavor was muted. We shared the Phorench dip as our entree. We got the green bean casserole as our side dish. The dip was interesting. Intended to be reminiscent of pho. It was spicy and the dipping broth was really rich. It was served on a nice baguette which held up nicely to the dipping and didn't fall apart when you were eating. It was as very good sandwich. The green bean were really yummy - topped with fried onions, but much better than any my mom every made. For dessert we got a slice of the Bourbon peach pie. It was not too sweet with nice peach chunks and a good crust. They had ice cream, but we took our slice to go so I can only imagine how tasty that would be with the pie. They have a good beer list with lots of local options.
(4)Vicki T.
Amazing food! Had the cheese curds and they were so puffy and so different. Best ever! Too bad they've already run out of calamari and shrimp at 10pm-a little bit too early for a night place. The cocktails were really good. Sad that they don't have the watermelon cocktail anymore :( Only thing to complain about is the slow service.
(4)Helena F.
Update: brunch! I had the chorizo polenta from the spring brunch menu. Clean plate. Delicious, made in-house chorizo. Could use more paprika, but it's just the right amount of spicy.
(5)Julie D.
Came here on a recommendation and it was much better than we thought! The poutine was outstanding and the best my boyfriend had ever had! I had the Wendi melt and he had the club house and both were great! Decor needed a lift but I'm an interior designer so I usually pick the decor apart....great old building!
(5)Nichole C.
They have a very nice job remodeling the inside of the restaurant. Before Wendigo opened here the space was very dark inside, it is now very bright and cheery. Very hipster in style and menu. It smelled delicious upon walking in the main entrance. Service can be slow. The hostess also buses tables so sometime when you walk in there is no one to check in with or put your name in with. Because of the way the building is designed the restaurant is very loud. The food was very good though. Their sweet potato fries are amazing and they put aioli on their burgers! We just loved the food!
(4)Josh S.
Overall: Very Solid food, awesome cocktail menu, cool building. Details: We went to Wendigo on a Friday night not too long ago. Tons of good reviews made the drive to Stoughton seem worth it. And we were certainly not disappointed. Started with the Pigs in a Blanket, and upscale version of one of my favorite childhood foods. The puff pastry is an awesome upgrade to this meal, and the mustards on the side are incredible. I highly recommend this as a starter. The fiance and I then split the Kale Caeser Salad. I would say it was solid, but unspectacular. Poached egg on top was a nice, unique touch to the salad. For the main course I had the Wendi Melt, which is a sandwich comprised of shaved prime rib, havarti, shallots, and some other deliciousness. And HOLY COW (get it??) was it A.Ma.Zing. The Prime Rib was fall apart in your mouth tender, with a great sear on it. The cheese, shallots, and sauce complemented the meat so well, while still letting the prime rib shine. I would make the drive all the way back to Stoughton for this sandwich alone. As a side, I chose the mac & cheese. I would say it was fine, but would probably order a different side next time. My fiance had the lamb ragu, and was kind enough to give me a bite. I had to fight the urge to steal her whole meal, as the depth and complexity of flavors in that bowl was what Guy Fieri would call "on point". They infuse all of the alcohols for their cocktails, which is really a cool idea. We had old fashioned's with an apple cinnamon brandy, a really nice spin on the classic cocktail. My only drawback was they were out of 3 of the 7 cocktails on the menu, because they had ran out of the infusions. Very disappointing as all 3 sounded great. Overall, great meal. I waffled between 4 and 5 stars, but just a couple things (the salad, drinks not being available, side dishes) kept it from getting that 5th star. But have no fear Wendigo, we will be back!
(4)Larry B.
out standing cheese curds best I've had, phorench dip is great all tied together with good service and Fantasy Factory
(4)Bob C.
The food was outstanding. I was puzzled, though, by the waitstaff's reluctance to put on a pot of decaf coffee - "It will take 25 minutes". Have these folks never heard of doing "pour-overs"‽ (let's work on providing service, not excuses)
(3)J D.
My husband and I LOVE Wendigo. It is our go to restaurant in Stoughton. The staff is friendly, the menu is not extensive but even the pickiest eaters will be pleased with the selections. We are addicted to the sweet potato fries with the special dipping sauce. It is very busy on the weekends, so either call for reservations or plan on having a drink at the bar. I HIGHLY recommend the bloodi Wendi. The infused vodka makes this a spectacular drink. For that matter plan on a stop at the bar. It is well worth the time s talking with the bartenders about the infusing process.
(5)Cory N.
The absolute best Bloody I have ever had was followed by a delightful array of appetizers, entrees and a fantastic dessert. Our double date turned into a tasting as we all decided to try as many different items as possible on the diverse menu. Check this place out!
(5)Nicole H.
A coworker of mine had spoken well of Wendigo so when we were planning to see a show at The Stoughton Opera House we decided to give it a try. And the results of our experience there were a resounding SO GOOD! Sarah Jane was our server and we loved her. She was attentive and fun and quirky (I love quirky) and got us out of there on time for our concert. We hope to have her again. The atmosphere/ambiance was great - beautiful artwork (local artist) and gorgeous wood throughout. It was a bit loud with it being a Friday night and there's really nothing to absorb the sound, but we managed to communicate with our friends at the table with no problem. Our drinks were nothing to write home about. I had a vodka tonic and my husband had the lemonade. They were fine - nothing special. We started off with the cheese curds, which came with both a siracha mayo and ranch. The curds were pretty close to perfect - lightly battered, crunchy, buttery and nicely seasoned. The 2 sauce option was great. The ranch was exactly what I wanted (and it's some of the best ranch I've had in a long time) and my husband wanted the siracha mayo so that couldn't have worked out better. We don't make a habit of this, but we both ended up ordering the Clubhouse sandwich with fries for our entrees. The toasted sandwich was rich with many textures and perfectly balanced. The smoked turkey with melted cheddar, pork belly and lemon basil mayo all married together in a way that rendered us speechless. We just kept nodding at each other and smiling in our food bliss. Neither of us could finish our meals so Sarah Jane boxed them up, wrote what was in each box and dated them. Very thoughtful! I look forward to trying other dishes at Wendigo (especially the Cannibal burger) and may even see about requesting Sarah Jane as our server. And I really need to find Natalie Wright - her artwork is amazing! Check it out!!!
(4)Jenny L.
Really good, laid back place. Local food and beers are featured! We started with the cheese curds (sooo good). LIght and fluffy. The cilantro pork tenderloin was really good. Get the flourless molton chocolate cake. Ammmmmazing.
(4)Chy L.
Wow! This place wasn't what I expected in a bad way. We arrived on a rainy Thursday night at 7 pm. We seated our selves and waited 10 min to get a staff's attention, another 5 min for the menu and waters, and probably another 10 min to have our orders taken. We got the burger $8 with a side salad and the Phorench Dip $9 with sweet potato fries. Seeing as how it was taking centuries to get any kind of service we opted to get the poutain with brisket appetizer $8, hoping we'd have something to much on as we wait. The appetizer took another 30 min to come out. It was slightly disappointing. While the brisket had great flavor, we received mostly fatty pieces. The fries weren't hot, but warm to the touch. The gravy had an overbearing dill flavor and didn't really mesh with the curds. The entrees thankfully arrived 5 min later. I appreciated the fresh spring green mix and the honey balsamic vinaigrette was a perfectly light pairing. The bread they use is superb. Flavorful, flaky outer but hardy enough to hold the sandwiches. The standard burger came with lettuce, tomato, and raw white onions. The burger was the standout believe it or not. Very juicy and cooked perfectly. The Phorench was a pile of prime, sprout slaws, and jalapeno. While creative, it falls short on flavor. It was just a mess really, again the overwhelming dill flavor in the au jus ruined the sandwich. I would not rush to come back here again if at all. The service is what killed it for us.
(3)Simian S.
We tried out Wendigo for dinner tonight and overall had a good experience. I would rate the following things as 5 stars: 1. Atmosphere- cool old building, very tastefully decorated, tables were a decent distance apart (so you don't feel like you're on an awkward blind date with the people next to you). Lots of beautiful old wood, art on the walls, and even a beautiful little wooden stage that would be prefect for small bands to play there 2. Service: our server was friendly, attentive, and overall did a great job 3. The drink selection was very good- a variety of really good beers both bottled and on tap 4. The cheese curds were AWESOME. Good enough that for some reason my husband felt compelled to exclaim "GOD BLESS AMERICA!" after eating one. Very large and clearly made from scratch, greasy but somehow also light at the same time. The ranch dipping sauce was excellent, though we were not huge fans of the sriracha sauce. I'm not sure why this stuff is so trendy nowadays (seriously, it's EVERYWHERE! It's the PBR of condiments- it's been around forever, but once the hipsters "discover" it, it's suddenly on every fancy restaurant menu, even though it was never that great to begin with. Sorry, getting off topic, here. End mini-rant.) And here are the things I would give 3-4 stars: 1. Husband had the Phorench Dip with sweet potato fries. He said it was tasty, but he felt like the aforementioned sriracha overtook the flavor and said it would be great if they just had a different flavor of aoli instead. 2. I had the Roasted Artichoke and Ramp tart. It came with a decent sized mixed greens salad, which was really good, though I was not a huge fan of the tart itself. First of all, I didn't see or taste anything resembling ramps. What I did find were what appeared to be overcooked asparagus. When cooked, Artichokes tend to get mushy, so when you put them together with asparagus, it comes out just tasting bland and...well, mushy. I think it would have been better had it been artichokes with maybe a different vegetable. It certainly wasn't horrible, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Overall, we would definitely go back- there were plenty of other delicious-sounding things on the menu we'd like to try!
(4)Christoph J.
Read about this place in the Cap Times, and decided to go there with my two roommates. We were doubtful that it would be worth traveling all the way to Stoughton for, seeing that Madison has so many great restaurants. So we jumped in the car and drove to Stoughton, which has a lovely downtown. Gotta say we were all a little disappointed in Wendigo, though. I tried some cranberry-infused gin drink, and it was overly sweet with lemonade. Not horrible, though. They have a decent list of tap beers as well, including the delicious Fantasy Factory from Karben4. I ordered the roasted chicken, which was fine. Nothing about it really wowed me, and the vegetable mush and gravy under the chicken was kind of gross. The chicken seemed to be nicely cooked, but didn't exactly punch me in the face with flavor. Not sure what was all in the vegetable mush, but it had tons of bacon in it. One of my roommates ordered the Phorench Dip, which he said was greasy. The meat was overly chewy and weird tasting. His words, not mine. My other roommate ordered the Fried Tomato Po' Boy, which he thought was okay, but nothing special. Our service was fine, with a chatty server and food coming out pretty quickly. The restaurant is pretty small and intimate and decently decorated. It's a cozy little place, and there was some cool art hung up on the walls. Overall, it was an okay experience. But I won't be traveling in the cold to Stoughton for Wendigo anytime soon.
(3)Ivy S.
The boyfriend and I met some friends at Wendigo for brunch on Easter. Let me note right away, Wendigo makes a nice, ambitious morning bike ride for Madison Eastsiders and then one can drink their 11am beer without guilt! Plus your bikes will lock nicely on the side of Wendigo's front stoop. We're big fans of Famous Yeti's Pizza so we were curious to check out the newest mythical-beast namesake from that family. Everything we ordered was tasty and the concise brunch menu offers something for everyone. I'm always on the lookout for something novel in the sweet side of breakfast so I was very pleased with the Creme Brûlée French toast, topped with a vanilla glaze and crispy bacon. The texture was ideal, not soggy but crispy on the edges and indulgent all the way through. My dining companions tried the fried salami sandwich with fried egg, pickled red onion, and banana pepper, the spring onion and mushroom omelette, and some beautiful banana pancakes, which looked more like oversized crepes. Breakfast cocktail lovers won't be disappointed either. The downtown Stoughton location is sweet and the place itself is warm and gorgeous with a beautiful wood bar, built in stage, wood floors, complimented with welcoming wood tables and a piano. The whole look was topped off with some endearing, simple animal portrait paintings. Both servers who helped us were warm, welcoming, and attentive. In fact our only complaint is that the breakfast potatoes were borderline underdone. I'd be very excited to go back for a meal or just for drinks.
(5)Katelyn L.
Decided to try this place last night w/ the in-laws. It was AWESOME!! The mixed cocktails were unique and delicious. I had the watermelon one (super awesome)!! We decided to try a selection of appetizers because there were so many we wanted to try. Meat platter = awesome and huge (could have used more bread tho) Fried Cheese Curds = AMAZING (especially w/ the homemade ranch dressing) Mini Corn dogs = Yummy -- super soft and flakey breading. Shrimp and calamari fritters -- these were yummy but weren't my favorite on the menu. Too much breading...it could also have been that was stuffed-full by the time we started at these. ha ha ha! We also had this pickled beat salad which had large crumbles of fresh goat cheese. It was so refreshing and delicious. The goat cheese...yum!! Last but not least -- we ended with the homemade apple crisp with this caramel sauce and ice cream....to...die...for. This place was amazing and I woujdl highly recommend it. We got...4 large appetizers -- a salad -- and dessert with 4 cocktails and our bill was about $80 -- for 4 people that isn't too bad!!! Try this place...it's unique and you will love it!
(5)Michael C.
Wendigo Has a nice feel with an eclectic menu. We started with cheese curds and then I had the Phorench Dip and my wife had a burger. I am pretty critical ... The PD's baguette was great, the meat could have been leaner, the au jus had too much tarragon(?) and unable to separate the flavors on the sandwich (6 out of 10). My wife's burger had a great bun and altogether rated an 8 out 10. Waitstaff ... 10!
(4)Anne N.
What can I say but Amazing!! Food is creative and delicious. Atmosphere is relaxed and inviting . The menu has a little something for everyone. The staff was also attentive and very friendly. I would definitely advise you to go there. Now!
(5)Robert D K.
We were delighted with the atmosphere and friendly staff on out visit last week. My wife had the Wendi Melt which she rates as "awesome" and way too big a meal for her. I managed to finish off the "Club Sandwich" which took a big mouth to handle. Had to take the sweet potatoes fries home as serving size was huge. The beer list was fantastic. I recommend "Three Floyds Bubble Headed Beer:!
(5)Nate G.
Huge potential for this Stoughton restaurant. Beautiful space, friendly staff, unique menu items. I'd recommend the elote and the Cannibal Burger.
(5)Jeff M.
Wow, where to start? I happened to be in Stoughton for Wendigo's (public) opening day and I will certainly return just for another meal! I ordered the Carnivore burger because, well, my friend had already heard of it. So without really knowing what it was, I threw caution aside and ordered it. That burger was huge (and messy)! Apparently it had 4, maybe 5 different meats in that patty... Meat inside of meat! Not for the faint of heart! It's 4 hours later and I still can't think to eat anything else, still too full. My friend let me try one of her sweet corn cobs (unfortunately I can't recall the menu name), but it had a (slightly spicy) sauce on it (sauce on corn, I never would have thought...) and it was delicious! Great as a lunch or appetizer! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Each one having tasted menu items, they were able to rave about our selections to get us even more excited. Even the bartender mentioned how he couldn't wait to have some of the food for dinner later. Another nice touch is that they bring water to every table and leave you with a large (and classy) bottle of water so you're never without! They also have a good alcohol selection (just saying). Can't wait to go back, also interested to go back in a few months after word spreads of this great new addition to Stoughton! Definitely worth the drive from Madison.
(5)Jeka M.
Delicious, unique, and could hold up in any big city setting. The fried cheese curds and the fried pickled veggies were amaaaaaaazing. :) The service was great, and the atmosphere was welcoming and adorable.
(5)Judy S.
Too snobby. The whole experience was weird. Food not great. No thanks.
(1)Ryan P.
I can't wait to go back to Wendigo. My friend and I live in Madison and she convinced me to drive down, and I'm so glad she did! Our drinks were super tasty, the salad was delicious (and kind of enormous...), and our two mains - the sweet potato gnocchi and the pork - were both ridiculously good. I don't know if we had anything to complain about! Also, we were surprised we didn't have to pay double for what we got (esp. quality-wise). The service was good too: friendly, quick, knowledgeable. Oh yeah: though casual seemed to be fine, I think next time we'll go dressed more "nice casual." Total home run as far as we were concerned :)
(5)Phil A.
Came here for breakfast when our normal place was packed. The restaurant has a nice modern feel to it, very similar to places you'd find downtown in Madison. It was surprisingly empty for the day and time though, there was only one other couple when we arrived. The restaurant is slightly expensive, but portions are good. We came in at 11am and ended up being limited to the brunch menu, which was disappointing as I had a specific taste for something, but was pleasantly surprised with my choice. My wife loved her meal as well. Our only real complaint was the waitress was inattentive and we had to go to the bar and ask for our check because we'd been waiting about 15 minutes for it after finishing. She mentioned being "lost" in her phone but was apologetic and quick to bill us out.
(4)El B.
Amazing. Best cheese curds we've ever had. Great sauces. Burger is out of sight and massive. We split and only ate a quarter of it each. Excited for tomorrow's leftovers. Also tried the potato arugula salad - do it.
(5)Jason M.
So this is a nice new addition to the Stoughton dining scene. The owners did a great job renovating the space and making it roomy but able to squeeze a decent amount of tables in. Honestly, we went early so there was no rush. They had no problem with us bringing our baby in too. The setting is rustic and elegant at the same time. Music is mostly new folk and blue grass (think Old Crow Medicine Show, Trampled by Turtles, etc.), which I love. The server was very friendly and excited about the menus. The menu items were all very reasonable priced and a value for what you get. The food we really liked: Cheese Curds, Fried & Pickled Giardanera, triple vinegar pulled pork OK: The Beef ribs. Not a meaty beef rib like you might think of and it was tough getting what little meat there was on the bone. But everything tasted good on the plate. Cocktails: Solid. No complaints as they both were tasty. The beer selection is a good one too. I wouldn't say it is small it's just very good and if a list is too long, I'd worry about the freshness. Solid place to go before a show at the Opera House or just for anyday.
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