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Malarkey's Pub and Grill, Wausau, WI

Malarkey's Pub and Grill

4.7
4.7
173 Reviews
$30 and under
Pub
Malarkey's Pub & Townies Grill are a must stop when in Wausau. Locally owned and operated, we are in the heart of the historic downtown. Located just steps from the Grand Theater, 400 Block, River Walk, kayak course, Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau Mall, shops, restaurants, parks, it's easy to stop here on the way to anything!

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Pub, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (715) 819-3663

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Wausau

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Hot spot

  • Wisconsin

    Lively

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  1. BRENTP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fun place with a nice vibe and good food. Servers are also very friendly
  2. JoanneA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A busy night for the staff with many diners headed to Grand Theater yet they performed very well under pressure. Congrats.
  3. BeckyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a reservation. Our service was prompt, our server was friendly and efficient, the food came out fast and tasted great.
  4. Juneabug

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a table of 10 out celebrating Mother's Day. The food was excellent, our server very accommodating and friendly, and the moms enjoyed the mini champagne bottles we received! One of our favorite places to go whether we are celebrating something special or just pop in for a drink and an appetizer. Outdoor seating is dog friendly too!
  5. MaryH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, fantastic service and a small bottle of wine for moms to take home!
  6. LisaR

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the Mothers Day brunch! Lobster Benny was great!! Our server was awesome too.
  7. ToddV

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Always great food! I had the steak burger and it was excellent.
  8. BRENTP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food here is outstanding no matter what you order, was a little disappointed they were out of steak as that is what I came for but my second choice was just as good. Our waitress seemed a little short/crabby which usualy isn't the case here could have been having a bad day??
  9. MatthewK

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can’t say enough great things! Who goes to an Irish restaurant/pub on St. Patrick’s day!?!? We did! And so glad we did! The food was outstanding! The portions are HUGE! From the time we ordered, it was less than 5 minutes and it was steaming hot, on the table. The music was top notch, the drinks were great, and the value is perfect! Absolutely love this place, and will be back again!
  10. Sandman

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love coming to this place,gr8 lobster mac n cheese and now more. Next time will try fish and chips
  11. RichardP

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a quiet dinner with friends on Friday night. Our server was attentive and the food very good. I am especially happy to have tried the chicken buffalo salad (hold the buffalo sauce)! Very tasty and filled my need for fewer carbs. Please keep it on the menu.
  12. JohnQ

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the cod baked in a clam chowder sauce, it was delicious. Love their sweet pototoe chips too.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    We were seated right away, but were never told we had to upload the menus, so we had waisted time. Food and service were good. We had a giant bug crawl across the table, no clue where it came from😞. We let our waitress know and her response was, "Gross, now I'll have the creep crawlies all night. Good thing you got it so I don't have to deal with it" and then continued with body language of creey crawlies and laughed. The overall atmosphere was ok, loved how the tables/booths were spaced out and you weren't right on top of another table.
  14. TammyJ

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I go to Malarky's every time I come to town to see a show. I have something different every time. They never disappoint! My friend and I have said more than once that maybe we should try something else, but then we laugh and say "no, we love the food at Malarky's!"
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic after skiing live music, food and drink! Especially lodging right across the street. Making a 30 second walk with no jacket a great commute 😁
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Make sure and try the tater tots with sauce.
  17. AngelaK

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were second to none! Our friends from out of town were very impressed!
  18. JamesM

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We've eaten at Malarkey's a number of times and have always enjoyed our experience. The food was very good, and the service was outstanding in all respects.
  19. Djrandall9

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second visit after a few years ago was again delightful. The Bloody Mary was a meal by itself. I thought the Lobster Rangoon Salmon dish was quite interesting and the steakburger with melted blue cheese and mushrooms was enjoyable for my companion.
  20. MichaelV

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had fantastic food, great wait staff, ambience was excellent, we will be returning soon! The Smoked Pork Chop was divine!
  21. KarenB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Courtney, our server was amazing. The jerk chicken was outstanding, as well as the death by chocolate dessert. Service was the best we've had in a LONG time, since every establishment is short-staffed. The ambiance was perfect for our date night. Would recommend Malarkeys to everyone.
  22. JodiR

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wasn't expecting more than bar fare, but WOW!, what a great menu selection at Malarkeys! Service on a Grand Theater sold out performance night was spot on also. Very impressed! We had appetizer of crab rangoon eggrolls, fish and chips and fish tacos. All were excellent! Drinks were good too!! Reservations highly recommended for a Grand Theater Show beforehand as several parties had a wait time too long to take in this wonderful establishment!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious!! Best cheese curds I have ever had!
  24. DianeH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    We enjoyed our visit. We were taken care of and everyone was very helpful. The food was ok. Bloody Mary’s and the cheese curds were excellent!
  25. SarahB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, table, view, and food:) Our dinner with our son before we leave fort Colorado!!!!!! Love Marlarkeys/Townies:)!!!
  26. Lobo

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Newer waitress that went out of her way to make sure we were happy! She was Awesome..
  27. EWDN

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    I thought that my Mac and cheese could have been warmer. It was very cold, which made it not every enjoyable to eat. But other than that everything was very good. And I would definitely come back time after time.
  28. MaryF

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Makenzie was an excellent server. Prompt with our drinks and food. Great dining experience and the staff was awesome.
  29. Rate

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t had a bad meal yet, all the food is great!
  30. BreannaS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We LOVED our food at Malarkeys during Dining in the street. Great atmosphere- food- and service! The lobster mac.... WOW!! So good!
  31. KristinH

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks are always great. We enjoyed outside dining and great music!
  32. TammyF

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside and the service and food were fantastic! Definitely would go back again!
  33. NatalieA

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Great outdoor venue. Food was pretty good for bar food.
  34. Mickey

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was a nice place too eat. I feel a little expensive but our server Courtney was amazing and food came out quickly and it was good.
  35. JimT

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food in a pub atmosphere. Not a tv loaded sports bar. City square connected without being in the crowd. Acoustic music background. Must visit when in Wausau.
  36. BrandonS

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time eating there. We started with the bruschetta, which I think is the best in town. My wife and I shared the fish and chips, large portions. The server timed the food perfectly and checked back on us numerous times. Highly recommend checking out Malarkey's Pub / Townies Grill.
  37. Anonymous

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall4food1service4ambience4
    I ordered the pesto salmon, but because I'm gluten free, I got some kind of coating on the salmon instead. Unfortunately, the salmon was not good - it was raw/undercooked on the inside & the coating was all salt that it tasted like ocean water. The veggies were undercooked and had no flavor/seasoning. When I had come in previous months, I enjoyed the teriyaki salmon (gluten free). That was always my favorite.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sound was loud - but it was supposed to be, as there was live music on the square! Food was great . Service was very good but wait staff seemed a bit rushed, trying to get orders. On Wednesday, music on the block night, out door tables are for basically 2 hrs. So staff could relax a bit. Maybe they were short staffed? But interrupting conversation is a no no without apology to take an order. But, they were attentive, but, they might have check again for more drinks after clearing tables. Unless I missed it we sat there for 30 + minutes conversing and listening to music. We got check and paid earlier so I guess they assumed no more drinks.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Listen to the concert while eating
  40. Swag

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Malarkey's is always amazing. We love to go when they have live music!! Between the delicious food and awesome music it's one of the best places to visit in the Wausau area for a meal.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Malarkey's Pub and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (715) 819-3663.

Malarkey's Pub and Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Malarkey's Pub and Grill

408 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Wausau

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Pub, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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