Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro — Restaurant in Appleton

Wilder's had always been one of my favorite places to order for from while I was in Appleton, but this is the first time I've eaten in the restaurant, so it's about time for a proper review.

The atmosphere as you enter is rather unassuming but nice. Entering the dining area, though, you get to see where they get the Bistro part of their name. It feels like you enter into an indoor courtyard and really adds to the ambiance. I really enjoyed the decor as well. Very cute all around.

The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Our waitress, Jess, was a delight. She went over the various specialty menus that we got because it was both lunch time as well as spring.

I ended up ordering my usual, the Wilder's Bistro Melt with chicken. My wife got the BLAT, basically a BLT with avocado. She got the garlic parmesan fries with hers, and I got the regular fries as I usually do.

The first thing I noticed when we got the food was how crisp the toast was. Usually, for takeout, the Texas toast softens a bit by the time we get home with it, which I do enjoy so much to be fair, but this was just as delicious and more satisfying with that crunch. The chicken was thick and juicy as normal for them, and the toppings were fresh and well done. But be prepared with your napkin because these sandwiches are very greasy to the touch! I personally don't mind that, but it's definitely not a meal you eat while on your phone. It certainly earns its place on the comfort food menu!

My wife really enjoyed her BLAT, too. The ingredients seemed very fresh and well presented.

We both got full enough on just half of our meals, so if you don't want leftovers, consider splitting an entrée and maybe dessert while you are at it. The appetizers are normally pretty fantastic as well, so you can't go wrong on either side of the main course.

They have some great options for the kids, too. I would recommend the Mac and cheese, which comes with garlic Texas toast and grapes, and the toast is worth the meal in and of itself.

All in all, I will always recommend Wilder's in Appleton if you are up for some great quality food that fills that comfort niche without being super unhealthy. Whether eating in or taking out, you will be in for a...

Had the evening with my wife and youngest child and decided it was time to pay Chef T a visit here again, it’s honestly been way too long. We were greeted immediately with friendly smiling staff, it reminds me of going to a family’s home. Everyone is so warm and welcoming. We snagged a few appetizers (Mac and cheese bites and stuffed mushrooms) everything’s homemade, fresh, hot, delicious. I’ve known T for many years, and he’s never sacrificed quality , ever. Liz ordered a beer from Wilders great local craft list! Our server was very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. Our dirty dishes were hauled away promptly, and our drinks were never low for long. I was so happy to see the smoked meat selection has been added in with all of my favorites. I had to get the brisket, ribs, andouille combo with cornbread and some sides. Brisket A+ , juicy, smoky, incredibly tender. No sauce necessary. The ribs were the extra meaty kind of baby backs, and also incredibly smoky flavorful juicy and tender. Andouille? Get out of town. It was awesome, and I don’t see andouille a whole lot on menus. Smoky with a bit of spice and exploding with flavor. The cornbread was moist and came with melted honey butter. It’s like Chef read my mind on exactly how I like to eat my food. Anyway, the portion sizes are generous and I cannot say enough good things about dining here in all aspects! I’m not sure I want to eat anywhere else in town anymore. Every time I come here it’s incredible, and every time I come here it’s better than the last....

Very seldom do I take the time to write reviews for places I’ve eaten unless the quality was exceptionally good (or bad in some cases) this is one case where I wish I could give more than 5 stars. My husband and I decided to do date night and we were WOW-ed from start to finish!

The hostess was friendly and energetic (even after a massive rush of people) she was up front about wait times and let us know it would be about 45 minutes for food but if we ordered apps we would get those sooner- communication was SPOT ON! Had we brought our toddler with us, it might have been a different story but we had the time and 45 minutes was not a big deal at all (especially once we got our food)

Our waitress was very kind and gave excellent recommendations when i asked for her opinion for different things on the menu. We ordered appetizers- stuffed mushrooms, cheese curds, fried avocado and fried deviled eggs. All of which were delicious and brought out in a very timely manner. The stuffed mushrooms and cheese curds were the winners of the appetizer round for my husband and I.

Our meals came out piping hot and were absolutely amazing. My husband has the lobster mac n cheese, I had the Bistro Melt. Both were spectacular and filling.

We will ABSOLUTELY be back again in the future! Great food, service and...