The Red Ox Seafood and Steakhouse

Shonna Prickette

2 months ago

We visited on a Friday night in July about 7PM & our group of 4 was seated with no wait! 🥳 Each of us has dined at the Red Ox multiple times before & we unanimously agreed that this meal & service were the best we’ve received. Red Ox tops our list of fav classic Wisco supper club experiences! The food was DELISH! We’d recommend you order your preferred old fashion, ask for the sourdough with honey butter [love that they don’t bring it out unless you ask to avoid wasting ❤️], the Diablo Salmon, a haddock trio, & the tartor sauce is literal nectar of the gods! SRSLY! We also appreciated the volume & choice of background tunes in the dining room. Special shout out to our server Mady who put the cherry on top of this already memorable meal. Girls with uniquely spelled names rule! 😉

James Mueller

4 months ago

These ribs are better than my last three relationships combined. Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. They fell off the bone faster than my New Year's resolutions. If eating these ribs is wrong, I don't ever want to be right. Absolutely stellar

Ephraim Jacobson

5 months ago

Overall, my first experience at the restaurant was pretty good. They have a really good menu with lots of options and a lunch menu with discounted options. The quality of all of the food was good. The prices were a little high for what you get, but I was still happy and we’ll go back on occasion. they definitely have a lot of good seafood options on the menu. I look forward to trying more items.

ThomasT Tetzke

7 months ago

My mom took me out for a belated birthday dinner, and it was both of our first times dining at the Red Ox. We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday and were seated immediately for the two of us, which was lovely. I started with a filthy martini (one part vodka, one part olive juice)… and they nailed it. Exactly what I asked for. My mom ordered a whiskey old fashioned press, which she enjoyed. For appetizers, we ordered the French onion soup, deep-fried mozzarella, and bacon-wrapped scallops. My mom also had the soup of the day, which was a turkey pot pie soup. Everything was very good overall. One small note on the scallops, and this is important for context: I personally have a strong aversion to seafood, and my mom is usually careful not to order seafood around me because even the smell can make me nauseous. However, scallops are usually an exception, as they don’t tend to have a strong seafood odor. In this case, there was no unpleasant smell at all, which I appreciated. That said, the scallops themselves appeared under-seared and very pale, and the bacon was undercooked. Not raw, just soft and not crispy. My mom agreed it could have used a few more minutes. A minor miss, but worth mentioning. For my entrée, I ordered the French dip, which came with carrots… and honestly, the carrots deserve their own moment. They were tiny, perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, buttery, and balanced with just the right amount of sweet and salty. I love carrots, and these were exceptional. Highly recommend. My mom ordered a Wednesday special trio, which included barbecue ribs, pineapple glazed ham, and a turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. I’ll note that the ham itself was delicious, but the pineapple glaze wasn’t quite for me personally, as it leaned a bit too tangy for my taste. That said, the turkey was phenomenal. I had a bite, and it was moist, flavorful, and absolutely something I’ll come back for. The mashed potatoes and gravy were excellent. I love stuffing, but this one wasn’t my favorite; it tasted slightly sour or underdone to me, though that could simply be a preference thing. I’d still order the turkey dinner again without hesitation. Because it was my birthday, our server Jenny surprised me with a slice of chocolate cake, which was incredibly sweet and thoughtful. I was very full… but yes, I ate the cake, and it was delicious. We also split a Pink Squirrel for dessert, which was rich, nostalgic, and the perfect way to end the meal. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Jenny was warm, attentive, and paced everything perfectly. Food came out efficiently without overwhelming the table. The hostess was also welcoming and kind. The dining room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The lighting was just right, not too dark. We also arrived at a great time, because shortly after our entrées came out, the restaurant quickly filled up. One small suggestion: the website mentions half-price apps and drink discounts, but it isn’t clear that those specials are bar-area only. Not a huge issue for us, but clearer wording online would help manage expectations, especially for guests who can’t sit at high bar seating. Overall, this was a really special dinner, especially after years of hearing about the Red Ox and never going. More positives than negatives by far. Final rating: 8.5 / 10 We’ll absolutely be back… especially for the turkey dinner and those carrots.

Freddy James

a year ago

Great food 😋 Highly recommend to get reservations. The bar service was a disappointment, we had a party of 8 and waited for a bartender to serve us, we'll we're still waiting. Our waitress however was just super! We all sat down and ordered drinks and everything went as smooth as could be. The waitress (Krystal?) Was just as nice as a person could be ♥️ She had everyone covered with the food ordered to the drinks ordered 👌 GREAT JOB! It was a great experience and very enjoyable, hope for the same to you 😊