Toad Hall Pub — Restaurant in Racine

Came in for lunch. Saw maybe half a dozen customers in the whole place, but barkeep/waiter seemed hurried and distracted. When I eventually got served, I asked him for an IPA. He asked me what kind, I asked him what he had. He mumbled something about finding out for me, then came back ten minutes later with a beer already in his hand for me and said, "How about a Wisconsinite?" A Wisconsinite is a hefeweizen, very nearly the opposite of an IPA in most important respects, but I didn't have the heart to tell him no.

He then took my order. I asked for the Ghost - a fascinating-sounding burger with super-spicy ghost pepper sauce on it. What I received was some bland chewy thing with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, no sauce at all, and no heat whatsoever.

To be fair, the guy did frequently ask me how everything was, and I wasn't in the mood to complain (partly because he seemed so busy), so I told him it was fine. I therefore didn't give him the chance to correct his mistakes, which is why I'm giving this place three stars instead of two. I do like the decor and the old-school pub booths are quite...

I’m near Racine fairly often and tried Toad Hall last month. Nothing fancy - which is what one should expect from an authentic British/Irish pub style neighborhood restaurant. First visit I had the Ooomommy burger, tots, and a Magners cider. Everything was perfect right down to the cider. Last night I had Fish and Chips and a dry Strongbow cider. The cod was crisp in its beer batter and the fries were good (but not as good as those tots). I was intrigued by the menu description of the Coffee Stout Chili so took a bowl to go and had it for dinner just now. It’s one of the BEST chili’s I’ve ever had and that includes my homemade chili. Just the right level of spicy. Both visits the service was friendly and good. Last night it was very busy and the server who was also bartending apologized for a gap in getting back to take my food order. She explained was due to “making four Old Fashioneds and needing to get them just right.” Well duh, it’s Wisconsin and you need to get the Old Fashioneds right!” I will definitely return to Toad Hall my next trip to Racine. No food pictures because it...

Updated Review - 3/28/25: Friday night dinner with our neighbor. Everything was delicious. The service was friendly, helpful, and fast! The Cheese Curds were perfect. My Fish Fry was incredible! I love the fries! Highly recommended. We can't wait to go back!!! Updated Review - 9/25/23: The food, service, and atmosphere was incredible!!! I had the fish and chips. Mmmm!!! My wife had the Pork Schnitzel sandwich. Delicious!!!! We had two waitresses…. Super friendly and helpful. I love the inside of Toad Hall Pub. If you haven’t tried Toad Hall yet…. you need to!!! ————————————————————————— Original Review: One of our favorite secret places to eat in Racine. We love eating there. You almost feel like you are in a pub somewhere in England. The food is incredible. The service is friendly and fast. Everything we have ever eaten there has been DELICIOUS! We eat in booths in the restaurant…. and sometimes get it to go. The food is great either way. I highly...