I genuinely can't say enough about this WOB location. The people, the service, the food, the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the offers, THE BEERS... everything just deserves 5 stars.
Here's my top reasons and tips that you need to appreciate them to the fullest!
Reasons and Tips:
Food - Order anything or everything... especially during happy hour It's hard to not afford all of it if you have a partner in crime to share the load with. Follow them on facebook to keep up with their daily specials and pictures of new menu items. CALLING ALL VEGETARIANS, they've got you covered! I highly recommend the tavern tots, any burger, anything served with fries because they're unreal, sweet kale salad, the flat breads and anything on the brunch menu. (Also the brunch doesn't get any better $25 for an entree of your choice and unlimited beermosas, mimosas, and bloodymarys).
Beer - Do you even beer? Well if you do, download the app and sign up for a WOB account because you get all types of perks. My favorite being that the new kegs are updated practically real time on the app. They have an awesome rotating draft list, at any given hour during your visit a keg could go and they could throw a different one on there. Also keep an eye out on the infused beer. Daily they switch out the fruits in the clear infuser that adds a hint of sweetness and fruity flavors to their selected tap attached. [ask for a sample] That leads me to another thing SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE! Not sure about it? Ask to taste! They're usually even ahead of the game and bring a few similar ones for you to try as well. Don't forge about the coolers too, they even will do cooler sales such as 50% off anything is cooler 1. The black board to the right of the beer coolers also usually has the specials written on there. Currently all Okotberfest beers are $5 and it's not just a little pint (Oct 2017).
Team - Those working there are absolutely amazing. Without going anywhere near daily I always feel welcomed back as if living I'm living in a small town. I specifically have to highlight the bartender Sarah who's been there since it opened and knows her beer (I owe you more tips girl because you're doing big things over there). Secondly I have to shout out the server Jeremiah because he was nothing but attentive when a few of us came to watch the mlb play offs. So much that when we mentioned we'd see him for the next game, he without us asking kindly reserved the couch seating area for us to watch again in the same spot. I couldn't be more thrilled with his thoughtfulness and really just for recognizing us. The manager on staff is also really kind, you'll often see him out pushing in chairs and running food to tables which is nice to see. He gave me a little heat about the dodgers but I can overlooked that since he always friendly. I'll have to return with two more bartender's names because they too are worth including! [I told you couldn't say enough about this place].
Atmosphere and Cleanliness: They have an awesome patio with soft lighting, a few fire pits with big chase lounge chairs, and some high top seating for couples and large groups. There's also a few outside bar seats that are awesome but you have to keep an eye out for those bad boys. The bar itself accommodates quite a few people and you can dine on the full menu there. I personally dine there most although I'm still waiting for purse hooks [hint hint]. They also have high top booth, regular booth and table that can accommodate larger groups as well. All with a great view of many TVs. My favorite spot though is the couch area just inside the door, it's like your own private living room with seating and a large coffee table for your food and drinks. The restaurant is spotless, I can't think of a time I've even seen a napkin or straw wrapper on the floor. The same goes for the restrooms as well.