For us, sports bars are a touchy subject. Most of our experiences in this genre of establishments have not been overly positive: mid-grade food, service and decor that is packaged, processed and spit-out, all in a poorly veiled attempt on our wallets.
Instant Replay Sports Grille may have the same focus on the games, and the beer that the other guys do, but that is where the similarities end. They actually have good food, and an expansive menu that goes beyond just wings, and wraps. No sh*t. And the service during our particular visit was well above the average for a sports bar.
Clearly the basics of the sports bar are evident here:
Big-ass TV - Check (along with many other slightly less gigantic TVs.)
Obscenely large beer mugs - Check
Appetizer menu - Check
Would we come here to watch a Brewers Game, or March Madness? Absolutely. But this time around our focus was on the menu. We'd heard that the food was pretty good from a few of the Gonzo faithful, so we decided it was high time to check it out.
All of the items on the menu have a sports-centric theme, and are cleverly laid out. On order today was the Brew Burger. What better to gnaw on after a workout than a bacon bleu cheeseburger and fries.
From the time we ordered to the time we got our grindage, it took about 7:18 seconds. Our calculator watch broke, so this is a best guess. Either way it was Michael Phelps fast, and unlike Michael Phelps we didn't have cotton mouth when we were done.
The meat was a good size with two bacon strips and hefty chunks of bleu cheese placed artfully on top. And the ciabatta roll added a nice, low-key touch. Add waffle fries, and you have yourself a good choice for lunch. All in, it was an excellent experience.
In our conversation with the barkeep who we kinda figured on for the owner, we discovered he had a lot in store for the menu. It sounded like he had some pretty cool entree ideas lined up, as well as some ideas for pushing the limits of the burger. Certainly we are interested in what the outcome is, and we will be right there to try what they roll out.
Bottom line is this: Instant Replay is a sports bar that does great food. If you are going to check out the game on a big-ass TV where the beer flows like water, why not do it in a place that has great food and a huge menu?
Gonzo Guide Green Bay gives Instant Replay Sports Grille 4.461 Immaculate Receptions out of 5.
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Gomez Gonzo
Gonzo Editor-at-Large
Gomez@gonzoguidegreenbay.com
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