cur-mud-geon:
anyone who hates hypocrisy and pretense and has the temerity to say so; anyone with the habit of pointing out unpleasant facts in an engaging and humorous manner
I hope you weren’t too happy when I said I have to go to The Jailhouse, for I was talking about going to my new favorite place to dine. You’ll find it at the corner of CountryAire and Pleasant Valley Rd. and I think it has a West Bend address. The phone number is 262-675-9302.
Those who know me know that I love to eat. I love to find out-of-the-way restaurants that have all the right things going for them. My failing is that I love to tell people about my finds. I should just keep these great places to myself, but, instead I blab about them and then get crowded out by the very people who learned of the place because of my big mouth!
The proprietor (a nice young lady who really has her head in the game) recognizes her repeat customers very quickly. If that sounds like something from the past that you just don’t find anymore, it sure seems that way to me, too. You’ll feel welcome in almost any attire. My blue jeans get a real work-out here.
But, back to the food…I love the Jailhouse menu. And, I love the Jailhouse food. Crisp garden salads, great homemade soups, a very well balanced menu of poultry, seafood and meat, a nice selection of homemade desserts…and a wait staff that does it right…period! Oh, and if you like a cocktail, you’ll find they have a really good bartender, too.
The long and the short of it is this: the Jailhouse does it right. We’ve been very impressed. Friday nights get crowded after 6:00PM but there is no wasted motion so the crowd moves through pretty quickly. The “Fish Fry” selection includes some of the best Walleye I’ve had along with all the customary items. And, if you like French fries, try their home cut French fries.
All this, and the prices are reasonable…not high and not low…reasonable. They give good value in a very pleasant atmosphere
Take Hwy 45 to Pleasant Valley Road (where the Washington County fairgrounds are to be found), and then East on Pleasant Valley until finally you arrive at a relatively small and very old building at the corner of CountryAire and Pleasant Valley. The Jailhouse is closed on Sunday and Monday.
I think you’ll share my feelings for this great little place with a big heart. And, like Cheers, you’ll get to be recognized after just a few visits. If you don’t like it, e-mail me but don’t expect me to pick up your tab!
