Laurel Tavern

Reviews

• Olivia M.

  star star star star star_border 14 June 2026

  Generous portions and friendly service, and very busy. Fish fry comes with choice of soup or salad, choice of potato and roll. Bistro burger was very good and had a delicious spicy mustard topping. Cheese curds were tasty and very cheesy. Excellent drinks. Great food reasonable prices, strongly recommend.

• Shawn K.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 7 June 2026

  I live in the neighborhood and have tried the Laurel several times. Consistently inattentive service and lackluster food. They cater to their regulars and do not treat other customers with respect in my experience. Many other places nearby to choose from that have better food and treat their non-regular customers like actual customers.

• Emily J.

  star star star star star_border 28 May 2026

  I really like the atmosphere in this place. I went to learn a card game with a meetup group and had a very nice time. It's a great spot to be able to hear each other talk, and they accommodated a larger group of people (about 14, I think?) between two tables.
  
  I ordered the chili dog, which was just ducky (I mean... it's a chili dog... can you really go wrong with a chili dog that's not made with Man-Wich?). My guy ordered a burger. Both of us were satisfied. The fries were good too--not too oily, and tasted like they change the fry oil out often (which is a big pet peeve of mine with other places).
  
  I had an old fashioned--which was a-okay. BF had Snowshoe on tap (a basic beer that's dern good).
  
  There's a little private lot on the side, and it was mostly empty on a Sunday evening.
  
  I'll definitely go back. Next time, I'll bring Exploding Kittens.  ;)

• Steve F.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  Excellent Friday fish. This is a great neighborhood bar and restaurant that's been around forever. Friendly and cozy.

• Ted J.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  Prepare to wait 30-45 minutes for a table during the peak Friday Fish Fry hours but it's definitely worth the wait if you relish lightly battered walleye or well-seasoned baked cod with the traditional salad starter and super reasonably priced brandy old fashioned's.
  
  The long and narrow bar area becomes quite crowded at dinner and you may need to work a little bit harder than usual to get the bartenders' attention. There are a couple 2-top bar tables that are first-come-first-serve and a back waiting room area that is more suitable if you have children in tow.