20 and Oakes Bar & Grill

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  Third visit. "Small plates", salads, and burgers have been excellent. Friendly and attentive staff. (Weekday happy hours presently include 1/2 price appetizers, although I understand there will be some menu changes and 1/2 price policy may change.) Will I return? Yes.

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  Posted on 01.03.13 Robert F.

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  This is the latest in a series of attempts to have a decent restaurant in the Racine Marriott, which is evidently not an ideal location.   When my wfe and I dropped by for lunch, it was almost deserted, which is not a good sign.  The food was satisfactory and the service friendly, so I wish them well and wish I could give them more than 3 starts.

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  Posted on 12.13.12 Bob C.

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  Sunday afternoon and there were about 6 other patrons, 2 busboys and the waitress.  She was nice enough and tried her best, however a pleasing disposition couldn't overcome the lackluster dining experience.  6 in our party and the waitress brought out the burger, flatbread pizza, and one ruben....we waited for about 4-5 minutes and two more plates arrive, two more rubens, still no penne pasta and meat balls....we all wait another 4 minutes and the last dish arrives.
  
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  Pasta, just past.  meatball, just meat rolled into a ball.  Little distinction or taste.
  Ruben, the three who ordered agreed, tough.
  Burger: a burger
  Fries:   ordered well done, crispy....arrived dark brown and soggy, probably had fries under warmer already and threw them back in for a couple minutes...not good at all.  Waitress brought us "homemade" potato chips instead, passable yet tasted like they were made this early this morning rather than anytime close to lunch.
  
  They advertise: "Racine's Best Ruben"   My advice, drive North to Milwaukee or South to Chicago to get a good Ruben.

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  Posted on 10.07.12 Otto A.

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  I had read a few articles on 20 and Oakes after it had opened and decided to check it out.  From what I read, it wasn't your typical bar and grill.  My husband and I went with another couple and were pleasantly surprised by what we found!
  
  The decor is cute enough. Decent for a hotel, but nothing amazing.  We were by the fire place which was awesome on a chilly evening!
  
  For starters we ordered the crab cakes and the Chef's Not So Normal Flatbread Pizza.  Both were awesome.  I loved the red
  pepper remoulade that came with the crab cakes.  
  
  We all decided to try different entrees and share.
  
  The Grilled Portobello Sandwich was tasty, but by far the smallest sandwich.  We also got the fries with this sandwich.  They were very tasty, but we were told they were seasoned.  The seasoning was VERY mild.  They were basically just a normal fry.
  
  I had the 20 & Oakes BLT, which I really enjoyed.  The neuske's bacon was very good with an awesome smoky flavor.  Everyone really enjoyed it.  The only issue was the mayo, while tasty, was very thin.  It made the sandwich a little sloppy.
  
  The Chef's Skillet Burger got rave reviews from everyone that tried it. It was a HUGE burger with a lot going on. It was also pretty messy. It almost needed to be eaten with a knife and fork!  
  
  My husband tried the Racine's Best Reuben.  He is REALLY picky when it comes to ruebens.  He tried them everywhere, but often finds them lackluster.  But, with a name like 'Racine's Best' he had to try it!  Thankfully, it didn't disappoint!  We all thought it was the best thing we tried all evening.  The corned beef was awesome, but it was the rye bread that really made the sandwich.  Seriously, for days after we went he was telling everyone he knew to go try their rueben. It was that good.

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  Posted on 11.25.11 Emily K.

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