Becket's

Named for the architect who designed our lovely City Center buildings, Beckett's is a great place to go for fine dining, a casual dinner, or happy hour!

The latest restaurant in town was not a let-down. With nightly specials such as:

Monday: Burger Night (by one get one free!)

Tues: 25cent Wings

Wed: Kids eat free

Thurs: All night is happy hour (And Happy Hour means 1/2 price entrees as well as 1/2 price on wine, rails, and domestics!)

Enjoy the outdoor seating right on the river front. And even lounge in the grassy area in the evening. 

Becket's is located in the "City Center" and the Jackson St. entrance is the best way to go. Just look for the tall banner's at the entrance that have the restaurant name. 

Thus far, we've sampled some of their sandwiches (Grown-up grilled cheese, California Chicken Sandwich) as well as a few of their appetizers (Shrimp and Crab Quesadillas, Spinach and Artichoke dip). All were fantastic.

We're headed back for the fish fry on Friday nights. 

http://www.becketsrestaurant.com/

For Pictures:

http://www.mainstreetoshkosh.com/2008/08/beckets-restaurant-preview.html

Planet Perk

Our favorite coffee shop in town, Planet Perk is a great place to go for a good cup of coffee and you can find a variety of foods as well. 

Expect to find  good assortment of breakfast lunch foods. They serve two soups a day and usually offer excellent choices. Last time we were there, we enjoyed a bowl of chicken curry soup that was wonderful! 

Planet Perk is the place to go for great coffee, good coffee house-style foods and a nice atmosphere. Just don't expect the pastries to stick around long, they always seem to be out!

Kodiak Jacks

Kodiak Jacks is a great place to go for happy hour, especially if you're fond of free food. Don't expect many/any deals on drinks, but enjoy a small buffet of nachos, little smokies, and other finger foods. 

If you're looking for a cheap dinner, this may not be your place. We've heard they make a mean steak, but we couldn't afford to find out for ourselves. 

Expect large salad and soup buffets and a wide assortment of dinners. From burgers and steaks to seafood. 

Pilora's Cafe

Imagine an old gas station turned great, hometown cafe, that's Pilora's. 

Great quiches, excellent chicken salad and wonderful beer cheese soup are just a few items that can be enjoyed. 

Portions are on the lighter side, but definitely not skimpy! 

They serve Alterra coffee and do a darn good job of making it. If you're a coffee drinker, you won't be disappointed. If you're not, this is a good place to start. 

Pilora's serves breakfast and lunch, and they're not open in the evenings or Sundays. 

Why we like it:  Any place that has the bathroom entrance on the outside like the old gas station it is and still keeps us coming back is definitely worth it!

Water City Grill

We like this place because it's local. It does a good job celebrating what Oshkosh is: the community, it's past, etc. 

It has something for every palate. It will appeal to those looking for good ethnic food, vegetarian options, or an excellent steak. 

You can spend anywhere from $8-$25. 

Water City Grill also boasts an excellent selection of beers from the tap. 

Enjoy live music on Saturday evenings and have fun looking at the pictures of turn-of-the-century Oshkosh. 

Dishes we love:

Mediterranean Burger ($9.00)

Muffaletta ($10.50)

Any fish entree (around $18.00)

http://www.watercitygrill.net

Why An Oshkosh Restaurant Blog?

Because we can't find websites that tell us what we can expect from restaurants in Oshkosh, WI. 

This is not a critique of Oshkosh restaurants! 

Being a critic is the worst job ever! We're not restaurant owners and don't feel we have the right to criticize anyone's establishment.

Instead, we aim to offer descriptions of restaurants (what you can expect in terms of food, atmosphere, and price).

We hope you find this blog helpful! 

-Tim and Lynsey