We came in Thursday at 6:45 pm. Not too busy. It took a minute for staff to greet us and give us a menu but the service after that was phenomenal. I always love the truffle fries and convinced my husband (who's never been) that they're one of the best things on the planet. He agrees. He got the loaded Mac with bacon and loved it, though personally had to add some salt. I got the sweet and spicy burger which was very wet but good flavors! The apple cider mojito was great. I've had other cocktails that use Carmel Smirnoff and it's awful, bit this was balanced and great! We finished by having the blueberry cream cheese Danish ... Perfect balance of sweet.
Vegan Restaurant
Bar 430
· $$$$ · oshkosh · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 430 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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We came in Thursday at 6:45 pm. Not too busy. It took a minute for staff to greet us and give us a menu but the service after that was phenomenal. I always love the truffle fries and convinced my husband (who's never been) that they're one of the best things on the planet. He agrees. He got the loaded Mac with bacon and loved it, though personally had to add some salt. I got the sweet and spicy burger which was very wet but good flavors! The apple cider mojito was great. I've had other cocktails that use Carmel Smirnoff and it's awful, bit this was balanced and great! We finished by having the blueberry cream cheese Danish ... Perfect balance of sweet.
My tour group stopped here for a dinner before leaving Oshkosh, and we had a lovely time!! My Beef Stew was absolutely PHENOMENAL. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the carrots and potatoes were delicious, as was crostini. I cannot recommend it enough. I also got the 430 Mac and it was decent, but I found it a bit bland and I could not finish it. It may have been good for others, but it just was not my speed. All of my friends loved their meals, as well (the gnocchi, chicken satay, and sweet & sour burger). Do not be fooled by the affordable prices — the portion sizes are very good. I ordered two entrees because I assumed the pricing was the pricing of a smaller portion, but they were both pretty big! I definitely did not need to order both the macaroni AND the stew. I also had the Apple Cider Sangria, which was AMAZING. It was HEAVENLY, and well worth the fairly inexpensive price. We RAVED about this restaurant all night. The service was good! Our waiter was super kind and SO helpful/friendly! He seemed a bit overwhelmed and stressed, but maintained a great energy and took his time with us, being very patient. I will say that the restaurant was not terribly busy at this time so we were unsure if they were understaffed or what happened, but they managed it fairly well. The atmosphere was so cozy and felt relaxed and casual, despite the great quality of the food and drinks. It didn’t feel too fancy or stuffy, but still was a great experience. We also were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the chairs at the high top tables were!! It was a very nice evening!!
My tour group stopped here for a dinner before leaving Oshkosh, and we had a lovely time!! My Beef Stew was absolutely PHENOMENAL. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the carrots and potatoes were delicious, as was crostini. I cannot recommend it enough. I also got the 430 Mac and it was decent, but I found it a bit bland and I could not finish it. It may have been good for others, but it just was not my speed. All of my friends loved their meals, as well (the gnocchi, chicken satay, and sweet & sour burger). Do not be fooled by the affordable prices — the portion sizes are very good. I ordered two entrees because I assumed the pricing was the pricing of a smaller portion, but they were both pretty big! I definitely did not need to order both the macaroni AND the stew. I also had the Apple Cider Sangria, which was AMAZING. It was HEAVENLY, and well worth the fairly inexpensive price. We RAVED about this restaurant all night. The service was good! Our waiter was super kind and SO helpful/friendly! He seemed a bit overwhelmed and stressed, but maintained a great energy and took his time with us, being very patient. I will say that the restaurant was not terribly busy at this time so we were unsure if they were understaffed or what happened, but they managed it fairly well. The atmosphere was so cozy and felt relaxed and casual, despite the great quality of the food and drinks. It didn’t feel too fancy or stuffy, but still was a great experience. We also were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the chairs at the high top tables were!! It was a very nice evening!!
This is not Bar food!! My friend had a tuna bowl that included beautiful brite veggies you don't see this time of year. I had a gourmet grilled cheese with bacon, caramelized mushrooms & onions. For dessert we had cream Brulee w/ berries & tiramisu. That atmosphere was quaint and quiet. Service was friendly, but very slooowww. We were there almost 2 hrs for lunch. There was 2 other tables of 2. Don't go when you're in hurry.