Small Town Eats: Hilltop Bar & Grill in Holmen, Wisconsin
Written by admin on February 28, 2022
Brandon Scott visits various area small town restaurants and diners throughout the Tri-States looking for those “hidden gems.” He’ll introduce you to each establishment on air and social media, talk about his experience, the food, atmosphere, specials, and more. There will also be way for you to enter and win a gift card, certificate or other prize to each place.
Hilltop Bar & Grill: Holmen, WI
The Hilltop Bar & Grill is a small, local establishment along County Road T about ten minutes outside of Holmen and thirty minutes or so from La Crosse. I walked in and was immediately greeted by the bartender. Considering it was my first time there, I did not feel like I was an outsider by an means and quickly started a conversation with the bartender and Nick, one of the managers.
The Hilltop Bar & Grill has a rich history and first opened its doors in 1930. It has had several owners over the decades with pictures and plaques of the history on the walls. Nick talks about the history of the place, why people love coming there, and a signature dish they brought back after years of being away, and what I ate during my visit, the “elk” burger.
I’m always willing to try new foods, and the “elk” burger was something I’ve never had before. It tasted similar to beef, had a dark red color appearance, and was juicy, tender and flavorful. I also learned it’s leaner than beef and low in fat. It was served with French Fries as a side.
The Hilltop Bar & Grill also serves several specials throughout the week including Friday fish fry, prime rib on Saturday nights (very popular, and the same recipe for over twenty years) and Sunday breakfast from 7am-11am.
It’s a great place to stop with friends or family for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the prices are very affordable. Also, the beer is cold and everyone is very welcoming and engaging. It’s one of those places you could strike up a conversation with the person next to you at the bar like they’re one of your friends.
Check out their Facebook page here to stay updated with specials including pictures of their food, and everything else going on at the Hilltop Bar & Grill.
Enter here for a chance to win dinner and drinks for two.
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Smith Kelly On April 11, 2022 at 10:00 am
Who bartends there?
He’s very friendly and makes you feel like you’ve been there forever?