1855 Saloon and Grill
218 S. Main Street, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527
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Address :
218 S. Main Street
Cottage Grove, WI, 53527 - Phone (608) 839-3700
- Website https://www.1855saloongrill.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Bill E.
I came here a few Saturdays ago with some coworkers for a going away party for one of them. Parking is very easy as there is a lot across the street and even more behind the building. A friend and I arrived before everyone else did so we had a seat at the bar and had drinks, the bartender was courteous and suggested a drink for my friend. When the rest of the party arrived we sat down and our server took our drink order and explained the daily specials (prime rib). The table ordered calamari and it was good, not rubbery and served with a marinara sauce. All of the entrees came with salad, it was a basic side salad with a choice of house made dressings, I ordered the lime vinaigrette and it was very good, very limey. My entrée was the Prime Rib 10oz cut, cooked medium rare with mashed potatoes. It was good, the prime rib lacked seasoning, but overall was a good dish. The restaurant has a woodfired oven right in the bar for pizzas, but the oven wasn't working that day. Breads and desserts are made in house. Good overall meal in Cottage Grove.
(3)Chelsey D.
They have a good beer selection and it's a cute place, but I've been here twice now and both times I've been disappointed by the food. Not good at all.
(2)Lauren D.
We just went for the mothers day brunch. Had reservations for 10:00 yet the buffet wasn't even ready. The food was all very good when it was finally ready but for just being put out it wasn't the hottest. Good variety of food with made to order omlettes waffles pot roast chicken etc. However they are not set up for a buffet....it was backed up immediately. The area is too small to have a buffet line with people having omlettes made. The food was good and the service was terrible despite a required 20 percent gratuity added to the bill. We had to continually ask for coffee refills. The servers all stood to the side talking and eating. We'll probably come again but management needs to take a look at the service or more won't return.
(4)Nichole C.
I have always loved this place. They have amazing signature cocktails to choose from. I prefer going for lunch because the menu is different than their dinner menu and better priced. I tend to get the same thing each time I've gone for lunch. I was there this last weekend and ordered it again but was a little disappointed because they changed the type of meat they used. Also this last time I was not too fond of the waitress but that doesn't mean I wouldn't go back. They still have good food. I typically get the Border Burrito (cheddar jack cheese, rice, ranchero sauce and seasoned ground sirloin and roasted chicken topped with ranchero sauce and cheese). The disappointing part was that the sirloin is now ground.
(5)Chelsea M.
We live in CG and used to come here often. Their food and service are very inconsistent. I have had excellent meals and not so excellent meals. Same with the service. I have had their steak with the stuffed shrimp on top and it was sensational! Their wood fire pizza is also delicious! Burgers are good too. Their fried pickles are delish but the breeding falls off. We ordered their app sampler once and that was not good at all. It was cold and tasted very processed, definitely frozen. Service is also hit or miss. Our table service has always been good. Bar service is a little different. They have one male bartender that is extremely arrogant and seems to be "above it all". He acts as if he could care less, injects himself into conversations and can be condescending. He does however make great drinks... When he's not chatting up the waitstaff or the attractive single women. That being said, I have never had terrible service or a bad meal here. I will be back. Depending on the night you could have three stars or five stars.
(4)Jennifer T.
The creme brulee is delicious! The pizza is good too! Wish it was not so pricy though.
(3)Shannon K.
We have been here many times but service was terrible today. The table seated after us was taken care of first. Once served our food was delicious.
(3)Madison F.
We went here years ago and thought the food was just blah. Last night we returned and we were pleasantly surprised. We had the pork tenderloin and the prime rib which was fantastic. It was a huge change! We had an amazing and very thoughtful server too. He was honest too! The only thing that seemed overkill was the onion straws topped on everything on your plate. I felt it was unnecessary and just a little too much. They were good but in moderation. We would go back again to sample the much improved food and quality of everything.
(4)Erin L.
We ordered to go. I enjoyed my meal (bruschetta chicken salad) but my co workers did not so much....I will come back and try again sometime.
(3)D B.
1855 is really slipping. Right now, it's standing at the dangerous intersection of extremely average food (due to an ENORMOUS menu), mediocre service, and high prices. When you offer a big selection of appetizers, then add chicken, pasta, fish, salads, shellfish, ribs, steaks, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, pork, and whatever else, two words sum it all up: SYSCO CATALOG. Prices start in the high teens and go up from there. And that's fine, but the overall quality just isn't there. Our party ordered a variety of items... steak, pasta, ribs, salads. Nothing was horrible, but nothing stood out, either. Nothing conveyed interesting flavors or nice skills in the kitchen. Side dishes and salads were completely uninspired. Virtually nothing about the food or the experience rose to the level of what a $20+ entree should be in the Madison area. Instead, everyone in our group just conveyed a shoulder-shrugging "meh." Service was slow, but not quite objectionable. Sort of a dead vibe for a Thursday night. Quite a few servers standing around. We're not a picky or overly critical group, but we're very good at quickly identifying either the remarkable or the half-assed. Overall, this was a $14 experience with a $22 price tag.
(2)Sarah P.
So the saloon was pops' idea, and the sad thing is it is a really good looking restaurant - gorgeous interior, great pictures from the 18 and early 1900's, a wood fired grill, and a great atmosphere. But it is all show and no substance. 1855 has no soul. I've been here three times now and each time left me disappointed. The first time I ordered Bruschetta and they served it to me first before telling me they were unable to toast it because their grill was down. It was not good. The second time I was at 1855 I ordered the Reuben and it may have been good except the toast they served it on was soggy on the bottom, like it had been sitting for a while before being served. Plus no thousand island dressing, and that might as well be a crime where I come from. Pops wasn't happy with his Panini, and I gotta say it didn't even look appetizing.. another crime in my book. A new lead cook is in order. Possibly stricter adherence to food ethics. 1855 is a mighty good looking restaurant with nothing to offer once the lust is gone. Don't you just hate that?
(2)Richard B.
Good food, but a little pricy, really not for children. Nice atmosphere and nice people!
(4)Jessica P.
A group of coworkers and I (around 12 of us) came here on a Wednesday night at 8:15 to celebrate the end of a long work night. When we arrived, we saw several other customers as well as a musician playing. The bartender quickly wiped off our table and took our order. So far, things were great! However, after we received our first round, things took a turn for the worst. No one came around to ask us if we wanted a second drink, and bartenders were passing by our empty drinks constantly .We had to get our second drinks at the bar. Around 9:20, after the musician had left, other customers were on their way out the door, but the 12 of us were still there enjoying our drinks, appetizer and conversations. As soon as the last table of two left, the two remaining male bartenders immediately turned down the lights, brought us our check and told us they were closing, basically telling us we had to leave. Their website states that they are open until 10:00. One bartender even asked one of my friends if she was done with her appetizer yet, which she was in mid-bite eating (and there was plenty of it left). It was obvious to us that they just wanted us to leave. They did not offer to separate our checks, so we had to write our names on the check next to our orders in order to have them separate it. We felt unwelcome and very disrespected.
(2)Samantha T.
Went their today for lunch and the food was amazing but we were not impressed by our waitress at all, but will surely try again
(4)Evin J.
MEH! I've been here 3 to 4 times and left disappointed all but once. The food is underwhelming. The menu is crowded and overpriced for the area and DEFINITELY for the quality of food. The weight staff eats in front of the diners, which is a big NO-NO. They are also very slow, I've received cold food on 3 separate occasions here. Last time, I literally watched my food sit, waiting for the server to finish HER OWN mean, for over 5 minutes. When I said it was cold, she huffed at me and said "well do you want a new one" This place has so much potential. But I will not be returning.
(2)Steve L.
I've been back to the 1855 a few times now; most recently for another celebration of my friend's wedding anniversary. We had a group of 10 and were immediately seated at a large table in one of the dining areas. We browsed the beer menu - I was pleased to see the addition of a bunch of local brews. And not just from New Glarus or Capital - they had taps from Vintage, Great Dane, and Furthermore. Our server arrived and we could immediately tell he was going to be a vast improvement over the last anniversary celebration. He was energetic, knowledgeable, and friendly. He introduced himself, took our drink orders, and told us about some of the specials. Within a few minutes, our beverages arrived - much faster than the last celebration. We ordered appetizers and continued to browse the menu. The appetizers arrived; fried pickles were made in-house and were delicious. The brie and bruschetta was decent; not sure if the brie needed to be fried but it was ok. The spinach dip featured great cheese bread, but the dip itself had an odd, metallic flavor. It wasn't terrible, but it was unusual. We ordered entrees - primarily went with steaks; a few ordered the salmon special; one ordered a shrimp dish. Our server refilled our drink orders, and then ran to the kitchen, order in tow. When our entrees arrived, I was pleased with initial appearances. My fillet looked tender; the potatoes looked delicious. I watched as others sampled their food, and asked for input. The salmon was "great - flaky, a perfect sear, with delicate sauce." The shrimp was "typical deep fried, but meaty and fresh tasting." The 6 steaks that were ordered around the table all looked great. But every one of them was undercooked. I ordered mine medium rare, and it was barely rare. Others ordered their steaks medium; none were more done than rare. Luckily, we all enjoy a good rare steak, so it wasn't a big deal, although one person did ask to have their steak refired. The request was honored and it was returned a perfect medium. The sides for our steaks were average; my potatoes were cold - not even warm, which leads me to believe they're pre-made and reheated per order. They didn't taste too bad, but the cold temperature was a little unsettling. A few ordered desserts, which all looked great. I sampled a small bite from the cheesecake and was impressed - it was delicious. Our check arrived; it was nearly $400 for the group of 10 - about $40/person. Still very pricey for the overall quality of the food. Service remained stellar throughout the entire meal. So... it looks like 1855 has improved its service. The food is still a bit under-impressive, and the prices are still higher than they should be. But, it's improving... I mentioned previous visits since 2010 - those experiences were similar, although I didn't order steak on those visits. I had a burger (decent - not spectacular), a chicken sandwich (average), and a pizza (better than the chicken or burger), so my experience from 12/27/12 is in-line with the others: good service, average food, high prices.
(3)William M.
Thought I'd give the 1855 one more chance. FORGET IT! The "Manager " is a pure Wiseass! NEVER again! Our meals were less than mediocre, served cold and tasteless. Yuk zero rated!
(1)Mitch A.
I wanted to like this place but, in the end, it's flaws were too numerous to overcome: Bad service, unpalatable food and inflated prices.
(2)Lorne M.
Ribs were some the best I've had. Service was excellent. Will deffinatly going back soon.
(5)Phil L.
I would give zero stars if it was an option. I have been here about 6 times and have had terrible service about 6 times. Once was sat for 45 mins without a server. Went up to girl that was doing nothing to see what was going on. She did not help she said she would go see who our server was. She came back 10 mins later and it was her. Took over an hour for food and I had to hunt her down as she was eating behind the service station for our check. Went last night and both bartenders were rude and charged me twice. Now I get to deal with that. TERRIBLE SERVICE!
(1)Deb W.
I'm in a love/hate relationship with this place. The love portion..some of the food. I also fell In love with the Ocean Breeze drink while sitting out on the patio. The hate portion..the service. It never gets better. I always say, hopefully it's improved..nope. I showed up late in the afternoon around 4. Went to both hostess tables, no one there. Went to the bar. No one there. Bartender surfaces and I say I would like to sit outside. He gives me a menu and says head out to patio I will send someone out. I wait for 10 minutes..no one comes out. I go back in again and the bartender gives me the look at which point I knew he forgot. I go back out and an apologetic waiter shows up. Were they too busy? 2 people at bar..2 people outside..and me. So frustrating for such a nice looking establishment.
(2)Jason V.
I discovered this place this winter and I'm glad I did. Great food with a rustic old school feel to the joint. Service has been upbeat and attentive in my dining experiences here. I would definitely recommend a visit.
(5)Amanda A.
Just left after waiting 15 minutes for a server that never came. We were seated outside. Saw a hostess after 15 min and said our server never came. Said she would check on it. One minute later the table that had been sat 15 min after us had their order taken. We waited a few more minutes and decided to leave. We went to the hostess stand and asked for a manager just so they knew what would happen. When the manager came we told her what happened. She said sorry and it must have been a shift change issue. She didn't try to get us to stay and didn't seem to care at all. Very disappointing. The food that we saw coming out looked good but we'll never know. We had been wanting to try this place for awhile after stopping in for a drink awhile ago when there was live music. Sadly I will never come back and I will make sure to tell people not to try it either.
(1)Falsesteak I.
Came here for fish fry last Friday. Pros- they serve local/regional beers, nice decor, our waiter Mike was efficient, nice, and accommodating. CONS - NO SRIRACHA!!!!! Fuck you 1855 for not recognizing Sriracha. Respect the rooster. Over priced mediocre food.
(3)Virginia L.
I was really impressed with the menu and vibe of this restaurant when I decided to get off the freeway and feed my grumbling stomach that had been driving all day. The only way I found this place was from a tip from one of the guys who works at the gas station. He was really excited about it so I decided to go for it. The menu is huge! Definitely something for everyone. Service was friendly yet efficient. Quick to take my order, but slow to clear the plates, which was kinda annoying. Food was solid yet a little bland. Overall a good experience and I'd recommend the place.
(4)Charlene H.
We met family to celebrate graduate school graduation. Party of 10 accommodated nicely. Food was Great! Started with hot multi-grain roils. I had the sirloin steak with a salad and veggies. Delicious! Prime rib looked yummy. Scallop dinner was good. The prices range from 18-28. It was the best meal all weekend .
(5)Adam D.
Our server tonight was much better than previous experiences however the chef must have had the night off. Our medium steak was served rare and our med-rare steak was served medium. My shrimp was served severely overlooked and inedible. The server corrected the undercooked steak but failed to address my uneaten shrimp that she took away with my plate. Overall another disappointing experience in Cottage Grove.
(2)Mike W.
Been coming here since they opened. Service is good and food is too. Suitable for my wife and me or our whole family.
(4)Tammie T.
I really liked this place...the first time around. I ended up going for my wedding dinner. The main courses were excellent as was the dessert. They allowed us to bring in our own special wine for a corking charge....My wedding was on a Monday. Did they give us a dessert for our almost $350 bill? No, but it was all good. We decided to try it again because we all liked our dinners so much. When my friends and I went back on a Saturday...COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ANIMAL. One friend's Pizza was burnt, another friend? the Chicken Parmesan's pasta was soggy, yet another? She ordered the crab stuffed shrimp and then couldn't finish it because it tasted old and fishy. The rest of us that came for my wedding dinner were wondering if we were in the same place.The service was not good at all. My advice, try it during the week if at all. They lost all of us that evening. It is a very lovely, pretty place in an amazing building...I just wish we would have perhaps just stuck with the weeknight crowd.
(2)Tom R.
I hate to hammer them with only one star but they struck out in several areas. This is my second visit to 1855 last visit was last summer and this place has tanked!!. My 80 year old mother and I went there or lunch today. Arrived around 1:30 service was prompt.. so prompt that you got the idea our server just wanted to get out of there and we must have been her last table. We ordered the prime rib sandwich Which could really be a great sandwich but they take the prime rib already cooked and sliced and stick it on at he grill and smother it with Swiss cheese and haystack onion rings. A minute or two after i ordered I asked the waitress if there was any way to get my beef a little on the rare side to which she said it was all pretty well done. I suppose at this point I should have asked for something else but i figured the order was already in process... they did not offer me a chance to change my order. To say the meat was well done was an understatement as it was grilled brown and tough as a result of it. Prime rib just isn't supposed to be abused that way. For a side I asked for haystack onion rings which could be amazing if they didn't douse them in so much salt that all you could taste was the salt. The icing on the cake was the fight or people yelling in the kitchen " I don't want to get my balls busted for that" Not what my 80 year old mother needed to hear while waiting for her dinner. To confirm that the waitress just wanted to get out of there our check shows up without even an offer of dessert. We had the server bring over the desserts and they all looked decent but we figured enough was enough and paid and left.
(1)Brian W.
We tried this place for the first time on New Year's Eve. A couple of the friends we were with had been there previously and recommended it. We had a reservation and it was crowded when we got there, so we were expecting to have to go wait in the bar while they got our table ready. Much to our surprise, they were ready for us and seated us right away. Service was a bit slow, but as I said it was New Year's Eve and the place was packed, so I'll give them a pass on that. They gave us complimentary chocolate strawberries and champagne to ring in the new year which was nice touch. There were lots of selections on the beer and wine menu, but the food menu was limited for New Years. It was pretty much all steaks with a few seafood and chicken options. That was fine for most of us, but there were a few people that weren't as hungry and would have liked some smaller options like a sandwiches or entree salads. Most of us ended up getting the Filet Oscar and were very satisfied. Both the filet and the crabcake served with it were delicious. A couple people got the $44 12-oz bone-in filet that was their big special for the evening. Both of the people that got that were pretty disappointed they went with that when they saw how satisfied we were with our meal that was about half the price. They said their steaks were OK, but weren't anything special. One of my friends said his steak was cooked unevenly and showed me a chunk of it that just looked like raw meat even though requested it done medium. We'll definitely have to go back and try out their regular menu at some point.
(3)Frank H.
I love the Grover steak it was most awesome!
(4)Bryan V.
It's a decent place that has tons of options on their menu. A couple of sandwiches with curds. How could you go wrong with that?
(3)Seth M.
I wish I could give it more stars but my experience was par at best. After seating ourselves, we ended up waiting more about 15 minutes before the waitress came around. We saw her walking around to other tables and checking on them.... No luck for us. Then after taking our order she forgot our appetizer. I understand if your understaffed for a Friday night, but write things down if its too hard to remember. Overall the food is great, the atmosphere is relaxing and the beers are cold! The prices are fairly reasonable too, $30 for dinner for two people and drinks! The deep fried pickles are also pretty unique, a 1/4 of a pickle spear deep fried!!! Yum!!!
(3)Julie M.
We stopped here for a late lunch and beers before a wedding. Definitely exceeds the good things I've heard. Next time I'm in the area, I'll stop again for a pizza! Andy, our server was great and helpful with making selections. We both did a Madison brew (and wound up swapping) and split a (loaded) veggie pizza.
(4)Peter K.
We enjoy both the food and the serivce. Fairly large bar area. No Smoking is nice too.
(4)R. G.
My date and I ended up at 1855 on a Saturday night. It was pretty busy, and we had no reservations, so we chilled at the bar for a bit. The bartender was prompt and got us refills quickly. That was about the highlight, for me. Once seated, our waitress rushed us to order. Luckily, I had checked the menu out before and had my heart set on their Strawberry Fields salad, with fresh bread and herb butter. Well, the latter never made it to the table, and the former had about one thinly sliced strawberry on it (no lie), and the lettuce was definitely the usual bag mix, complete with random cabbage bits thrown in. The sliced chicken breast on top was small but at least that was tasty. For a salad that costs almost $12, I was hoping for much more. My date's avocado chicken sandwich looked good and he said it tasted good. I stole a few of his sweet potato fries to get some much needed carbs. The service at the table was below average. The dining room was messy and chaotic. The decor is interesting and there is a huge fireplace in the front. I suspect if you go there for drinks, it's a good place to go. However, I heard a rumor that the place shuts down the bar at ten and everyone goes across the street.
(2)Kris D.
We have been going to 1855 since they have opened. The best thing about them in their menu. Lot's of variety that appeals to our taste. The worst thing about them is their incredibly poor service. They have always been slow, but after our experience yesterday, we will likely never return. We were seated immediately with menus and quickly chose what we wanted. We waited an unreasonable amount of time for a server to arrive. No one stopped by to say they were on their way and we were not in a remote portion of the restaurant and seated next to 3 gentlemen who were being served. We decided to leave, but my husband wanted to speak to a manager. While I waited, he went to the bar. After telling the manager we were sitting with no one coming to serve us, the manager expressed little concern. We were appalled that they apparently care so little about their customers. There are so many restaurants these days, it seems a restaurant can not afford to blatantly ignore a customer's simple request for service. How disappointing.
(2)Karen C.
Loved the decor and ambiance-my daughter and I sat on the patio and it was quiet with a nice view. My daughter ordered from the kids menu. The pizza was ok; the "fruit cup" was a dish of canned fruit cocktail. Not very impressed. I ordered a stuffed flounder. I thought the crab stuffing lacked its own flavor. The dish was covered with a good tasting cream sauce, but there was way too much sauce. I should have ordered it on the side. My salad was quite small. There was a nice list of wines available by the glass, and the cheesecake was delicious and a good-sized portion for sharing. If I go back I will try a steak after reading other reviews.
(3)Rebecah M.
The construction in Cottage Grove made this place very hard to find, but when I finally did, I was impressed. Lovely exterior and interior of building, very friendly staff and amazing wood fired pizza oven. The pizza was absolutely delicious and, by sitting at the bar, I was able to watch the pizza cook in the really cool wood fired oven. This place is off the regular Madison beaten path, but well worth the drive.
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