Zwieg's Grill — Restaurant in Watertown

For the record, I’ve never eaten in a diner before today. When we walked up to the storefront of Zweig’s, I was apprehensive. It’s not much to look at from the outside. Established in 1946 and hasn’t moved since. We opened the door and suddenly it was like stepping into an episode of Seinfeld. Counter with stools, tables nearby, those little metal cans with sugar for your coffee. A time capsule, really.

The space is small, but we ate at around 10 on a Saturday and it wasn’t super busy. Our waitress was kind and quick at taking our order. The food arrived just as quickly. I had a breakfast sandwich with sausage, egg, and cheese. I wasn’t a fan of the sausage, so I think next time I would opt for ham. The onion rings were excellent. My partner had a double hamburger and fries, which he enjoyed.

The food was reasonably priced. It is worth noting that all sides are ordered a la carte.

I’d call this place a hidden gem, but I think the folks of Watertown are happy to make this establishment known...

ZWIEG'S GRILL Watertown Wisconsin August 22, 1994 - I was born in Watertown but spent most of my life in California. Over the years I have made a point to make regular visits to my family there annually and sometimes twice a year. On one of the several road trips to Watertown in my 1959 Cadillac, I managed to capture a photo out in front of the well loved eatery. With the passing of thirty years, today, Zwieg's still looks perfectly the same. That stylish fanny pack and goofy straw hat that I was wearing back then may not have aged well but back then they worked just fine. Zwieg's is a place that I hope to be able to experience for many years to come. Glen and Mary and their friendly staff are what keep people coming back not to mention the tasty food that they prepare. I highly recommend it. Cheers to the long Watertown history and legacy of...

Ordered corned beef hash and an egg. I thought I got the wrong order as it looked like burned hash brown potatoes. I did not see any corned beef and was told " that's how we make it ". I could only find tiny specs of corned beef. It tasted terrible and I tried to smothered it with ketchup but could only eat a small portion. We asked about our meal I shared that I have had corned beef many times and while it varies this was the worst I have ever experienced. I was not asking for any discount and had left a generous tip but the waitress got defensive. She said I wouldn't see the corned beef because it was cooked in strips with the hash browns and that's why I couldn't see it, which absolutely makes no sense. My wife and daughter enjoyed their meals and my egg was very good. Just an overall sad experience for...