MD Saloon — Restaurant in Wales

As usual let's go down the list. Atmosphere:This is a nice little bar in the lake country of Wisconsin and honestly what it has to offer is not substantially different than most of your Wisconsin bars. Full rail of the standard liquor and about eight taps and fridges full of most of the top name brand beers. They're at least four or five digital slot machines and two pull tab machines. A whole room in the back that's enclosed for smoking during the winter. An ATM and a dart board. Service: It is a mixed combination that still holds to what you would experience in most places in the state. Bartending staff lean towards catering to the regulars and if your reasonably patient They do not ignore you. There's a couple of different servers that will go around and take care of the tables until later on in the night. If you come more than a few times the staff will remember you and your drink. Food: You will honestly be surprised by the food. Many places brag about their food but this is one that definitely caught me off guard with the quality. Do not expect extravagant high fine dining but it has good flavor and is consistently cooked just right according to the standards for that type of food. Pay attention to their specials because they actually are pretty good deals (the chicken and steaks are hearty) Typically if I have a few beers and a meal I will run around $20-30 on a tab ($10-17 meal; price varies with the beers). Additionally, they do thin crust made to order pizzas after the kitchen closes until early morning (not the pre made and packaged stuff; and just call ahead to check stuff since sometimes if it's super slow they might close or... As happened a few months ago a new kid accidentally turned the pizza oven off) There are minimal vegetarian options such as a few different salads and they've had some mushroom appetizers.

This is a place with devoted regulars but they are simultaneously welcoming especially if you come semi-regularly. It does have the usual bingo night and karaoke night...

Grew up in Wales, and watched the transition from The Ponderosa Bar, to Max's Place, to Rusty Blade, over to Finn's, and now Mad Dog Saloon. Living in Arizona, I also played softball for Mad Dog Saloon in Mesa, which now appears to be the new place in Wales, or for all technicality, Delafield. Anyways..........

Was supposed to meet friends for a fish fry at a restaurant in Waukesha, but by the time we got there, the place was packed, and there was no parking. We decided to try Mad Dog Saloon, but were a little hesitant, as we didn't have very good results with the past "Finn's" fish fry's.

Pulled up into the large parking lot and found a place right away. Walked inside and the bar was filled - not a good sign - probably have to wait a while. But, here is the cheat code for Mad Dog Saloon's fish fry - Walk into the back area where all the tables are, and get seated immediately, which is what we did. Within a minute, our waitress Amber had our drink order, and fish fry order. Lots to choose from, with the fry types, coleslaw or potato salad, etc. so you can customize your meal the way you want it.

Less than a 10 minute wait, our food was delivered to the table. Not only was everything served hot, the food was outstanding. I realize there are a lot of places to get fish fry's in Wisconsin, but Mad Dog Saloon nailed this one. Our waitress was on top of the order, and was hustling around the whole area, going from the dining area, to the kitchen to the bar. She also had time to check on our table to make sure everything was good, and for refills - Amber was the best!

Great hot food at a nice price, outstanding service, and a great Wisconsin atmosphere. Cant go wrong with Mad Dog...

People's rating systems are broke for this establishment. When you say nothing but good things and leave a 2-4 star rating you do not help the establishment improve. Leave some constructive criticism. Or leave constructive criticism and give them a chance to correct it. 2 star rating because you can't get a beer as fast as you'd like in Memorial Day is a terrible review.

Most of the 2-star reviews are silly. Staffing appears to have been an issue. Has everyone forgot everyone has issues staffing for busy crowds these days? Stop leaving trash reviews because you can't get a drink when the place is packed or because the bartender didn't smile for you.

I came on wing night. Was served immediately and often. Staff was friendly. Patio seating was very nice. No real complaints here.

Cheese curds were good. Drinks were good. Wings (Old Bay Dry Rub and Thai Chili) had really good flavor, but the wings weren't as hot/warm (temperature) as I would have expected. But I also won't leave a 2-star review because of it.

Curds, 4 tall singles, 10 wings on wing night came out to $39.50 before tip. Staff was great. Tipped 39% just because of the reviews being left, I know the wait staff has been shortchanged...