The Hideaway Pub & Eatery

Sunday night. I am lazy. Need a couple beers and some good eats. This is the spot! Been coming here off and on for years. Great food. Especially wings and burgers. But Sunday offers an all you can eat ribs and chicken special. Incredible. Two words: go there.

Solid place, it’s a pub but don’t let that fool you! The food is pretty darn good. I’d like to try the fish fry sometime.
I’m a lover of Baked French Onion soup and it was very good here, but one issue: they did not take out the bay leaves. I let the server know and her response was, the cook leaves them in on purpose, «for flavor».
You have got to be kidding me. One should really never bury inedible things inside of edible things. Someone needs to talk some sense into that individual.
The Ahi Tuna salad is such a shock to be in a bar/​pub and see something like this, first off. Secondly, it’s really darn good!!!
Anyways, cool place. Good size, too as there are plenty of bar and table places to sit. There’s also a banquet room should you have the need.

The food was above average but service was to slow. Seemed more like they were understaffed than indifferent. We had the soup, pizza and wraps. Beer selection was good and prices were appropriate.

I’ve been a Hideaway customer for many years but never stopped in on a Friday because the place is always packed! Now I know why, I’ve been there on a Friday afternoon twice in the last month and the fish dinner selection is outstanding. I tried two different combination plates and they were equally delicious! Don’t get me started on the potato pancake, I had it on both visits and would go there on foot to have one again! It’s an even more enjoyable experience now that the patio area is open. The cocktails and service were great also! Thanks Deb, you and your staff rock!

We just ate there with a big group after some soccer games, they accommodated our reservation with a few extras. Dora was a great sever, quick with a joke and a lite of our smokes, as long as you smoke outside :) food came out at the same time, everything was hot and good. Burgers were tasty, as well as the pasta dishes and the prime rib was really good.

It’s been two years since I’ve reviewed, and nothing has changed. This place is fantastic. Fish fry on Friday continues to be amazing. I have turned many people into fans of this place, and many of my friends go here regularly. Their burgers, pizza, pasta, fish, you name it — it’s fantastic. This is a hidden gem of Milwaukee county.

Good Friday Fish Fry options — a great variety! Not the best, but good. Potato pancakes were very good as were the fries! Restaurant was PACKED — even at 8:00pm!

Great food and great service! Everyone’s very friendly and welcoming! The fish fry on Fridays is excellent! I would suggest calling ahead and making a reservation because it fills up fast.

Great atmosphere and amazing food. Fast & friendly service and the best popcorn in the world! Owner Debbie knows what she’s doing and changes the menu often enough to keep ‘em coming back for more.

Usually if you tell a foodie that the Hideaway has really good wings you get one of two reactions: where? Or omg, I know, but it’s so far!
I would like to give this place 5 stars but the service here is hit or miss. I’ve had great experiences and not so great ones. The food, especially the chicken wings, is the real star.
I will second the sauces could be better feeling the other Unilocal reviews have, but tonight they had a bourbon siracha that I couldn’t help but like. It was more sweet than spicy, but way better than a regular bbq sauce.
I have yet to try the fish fry which I hear is fantastic. The wings are worth the drive!
The place is busy most nights. The key is early or late. Before 5 or after 7 and parking is no problem. I would definitely say this is a suburban gem.

dive bar with some of the best wings I’ve had in Milwaukee! Juicy, perfectly cooked, not overly breaded, and covered in good buffalo sauce served with chunky blue cheese. I definitely plan on coming back again and again for the wings and beer! Husband and his buddy really liked the burgers.

Food was excellent but service unbelievably slow. We arrived at 12:00 & 20″ later had not even received a menu. So I went up and got one hoping we’d at least be able to order once server showed up. When she finally arrived, she did apologize for the delay. She came back with our beverages and a basket of some tasty popcorn. Our entrees took a while but we expected that since menu has good variety of foods. When it came she asked if we needed anything. We asked for refills on our iced tea. She said okay but we didn’t see her again until we were done eating. The food was very good. I had fried chicken breast with shredded onion rings inside a flour tortilla topped with cheddar cheese sauce. It came with fries which were so-​so but then I’m not a French fry fan. She asked if I needed box for leftovers. Not sure where they stock them but that even took forever. By this time the place was no longer busy so not sure the reason for delay. It was after 2pm by time she brought our bill. Really— 2 +hours for lunch??? I’d go back again for food but if service is always slow motion I don’t think I can do it. Too bad staff not care about customers.

This evening my wife and I had the most wonderful fish dinners — fried perch and blackened salmon, respectively. My wife had the fries with her dinner with an excellent cole slaw. The salmon came with a choice of potato, I selected the potato pancake, with fresh vegetables. The food was tremendous and the bill with libations very reasonable. It’s on the top of fish fry lists!

A while back, I took the trek to The Hideaway in Franklin. The Friday Fish Fry Guide and other articles listed this venue with one of the best fish fries. There are plenty of fish fry options on the menu plus other specials listed on the board.
On my visit, specials included Parmesan Tilapia, Blackened Tilapia, and Pan Fried Tilapia.
I ordered the Wisconsin Platter from the menu, which included battered walleye, perch, and blue gill with choice of potato, cole slaw and bread.
I asked if my fish could be lightly breaded and pan fried. Since I arrived before 4:30 and the rush hadn’t started, the kitchen obliged and I was very grateful tothem and to my server who took the time to ask. The service was great!
The fish was cooked perfectly. I loved every bite. The homemade potato pancakes had a great flavor but the texture and temperature of these shredded potato patties seemed as if they sat under a heat lamp too long.
The rye bread was served soft and warm and the cole slaw was pretty good too, not too creamy.
Unfortunately the lighting was too dim for me to take flashless photos, and I don’t like to use a flash in a restaurant.
I’m glad I finally made it out and I recommend The Hideaway to anyone looking for a great fish fry.

We love stopping in here for a casual night, especially in the summer when you can sit out on their big patio. If you want loud, boisterous and fun… sit in the bar, otherwise the dining room is a bit more laid back. The food is good especially their Sunday fried-​chicken special and their homemade soups. The service is friendly and helpful.

I go here all the time, it’s hit or miss with the food. Most things are delicious, service depends on the staff. However, I always go back.

I’m only rating this place with 5 stars because Scot is the best bartender they have. Great personality, great drink maker! He left so this place sucks now! Idiot owner. Now one is the best they get

We’ve been here a few times recently and the food has been sub par. Under cooked and fries tasted like yesterday’s grease. What was good service has changed to «hurry up & order since I’m too busy to give you my time». May stop for a beer but skip the food.

We come here for the French Onion soup and wings twice a month. Best French Onion around. Wings are huge.

So here it is: only since moving to Wisconsin a few years ago did I start to eat white fish. Which is a very good thing as Wisconsin seems to have a very fish-​centric culture on Fridays.
The Hideaway has an excellent fish fry, my boyfriend is a huge fan of their bluegill which he says is rare to find on menus. I’ll take his word since I’m a fish fry novice. I usually steal a bite or two of his fried fish as I cannot seem to do a whole plate of the crispy fried stuff by myself. I can however easily chow down on the Hideaway’s blackened walleye. It was perfectly blackened and very flavorful served with generous portions of either fries, potato pancakes, or baked spuds. I opted for the fried because it was what I craved that night. There was no way I could have possibly finished the two huge walleye filets and the fries and the coleslaw.
I’ve also had the burger which was just ok, but I thought their grilled spicy chicken sandwich was much better. I’m a girl who positively craves hot sauce so I feel compelled to try it every place I visit that has a «spicy» version of whatever on their menu.
While I haven’t had their pizzas they look amazing, very thin and crispy with lots of toppings. It’s on the list to try but we keep getting distracted by the fish.