The Southern Stop

Wow! That gumbo was so good flavorful, light, and still hardy. They can sell that gumbo by the pint and I’d buy it! I ordered the shrimp po-boy and couldn’t finish it all. The prices are good and atmosphere is fun and relaxing. The wait staff is really nice and friendly! I think more people should know that they have this phenomenal restaurant so close to home. The only thing is they were out of the dirty rice and I really wanted to try that. I guess I have to go back!

So glad this community highlighted this hidden tucked away gem.
Location was interesting and as highlighted before, not intuitive entrance. Seemed what should be the back is the front and front is the back.
Once you get in , take in the chalkboard menu on the wall, is the only one you get. Everything on it sounded delicious.

We ordered the smoked wings, the Mardigras shrimp, and a gumbo each. Hands down amazing food, and surprising in a good way.
Gumbo are huge portions, a meal in itself. Bring your appetite.
We ended up getting another order of wings they made our top spot for wings list!
Can't wait to go back and try out more from this menu.

Was very surprised how good the food was. Family oriented place. Definitely need to try going there a night when they have a live band playing. Worth the drive.

This place is a hidden gem!!! If you like Cajun food this is the place to be! I had the Cajun boil with shrimp, fried okra, and char-broile oysters. My husband got sliders, wings and truffle fries. It was all delicious!!! The oysters were my favorite!!! Can't wait to go back! Loved it all and the service was outstanding!! A+++

Jessica was our server & killed it! Can’t wait to come back in the spring to try their crawfish boil. Pictured: Shrimp po boy, 1/2 serving of gator bites and 1/2 serving of smoked wings

The wings and the shrimp are amazing! Will definitely go back! Had fun playing some pool and I like the country atmosphere.

Food was excellent. Menu changes everyday minus the wing I think.The deep fried caramel chimichangas were to die for! Definitely try their signature wings, they are sweet/spicy/smokey and finger licking good. The staff is amazing and we will be back very soon!

Our second time at The Southern Stop.
Had the corned beef sliders. And wings.
Sampled the crawfish and meat balls.
Fantastic! Awesome!
A touch of Louisiana cooking and hospitality! Super people, friendly and comfortable.
We are going back, the sooner the better.

Keep this place a secret, the tourist will over crowd it, best food on IL/WI border, and top 3 in my wing selection!

Great place. Small town vibes. A football game was on so all the bar stools were filled. Not an issue for us as the wife and my 3 yo enjoyed the table seating area. Service was quick and attentive. It was cool out. Wish the fireplace was going. Would have made the ambiance perfect.

The chicken wings were amazing. I'd go back just for them. The catfish po'boy was delicious. They have a cajun theme. Enjoyed finding this gem out in the middle of farm fields and forests.

Absolutely phenomenal food, everything we tried was amazing! The smoked wings are to die for and the BBQ and BOOM BOOM sauce are so addictive, I asked for extras to take home! They were happy to oblige! Such friendly staff. They truly make you feel like you are guests in their home, so warm and inviting.

I had the shrimp po boy with hush puppies, which was phenomenal! My husband and mother in law both had the buttermilk hand battered southern fried chicken sandwich, which they said was the best chicken sandwich they've ever had! Dirty fried rice and truffle fries were fantastic. Even the kids meals we ordered were so good, the adults had to steal some! Hurricane drinks are on point!

We are tough critics when it comes to food and The Southern Stop far exceeded our expectations. All the ingredients they use are fresh and high-quality. There are no short cuts, just amazing recipes that you can tell are a labor of love. With delectable food, awesome drinks, excellent service, and great ambiance you can't go wrong! My son renamed the restaurant "The Best!" Give them a try, you won't regret it!

Excellent food and Amazing waitresses. The only thing these two ladies didn't do was cook our dinner, they were running non stop the entire time we were there. The both received a nice tip!! Looking forward to our return trip.

The Southern Stop is an unusual location, with an equally unusual southern flavor in the south of Wisconsin? We were thrilled to find this great southern restaurant! We had the gator bites (best we have ever had) the Jumbalaya and a shrimp po boy sandwich. Everything was served very well, had great flavor, and had that great southern home cooked meal to it. I highly recommend the Southern Spot! Keep up the great work.

This is an amazing gem of a place to have a gathering! It was my choice for a 27th birthday for my kid and wanted something outside of ordinary. Been hearing great things about the "Southern Stop". It did not disappoint us!!
The menue is kind of revolving, different specials every week depending on supply. I totally understand considering the world we live in now. Great standard menu items with a Southern twist and some amazing smoked Cajun entries you just don't see up here! Even brought out funnel cake fries for the birthday spawn! They didn't last long... What we did take home was put in microwave safe to go containers!
Awesome place! Looks like a farm barn from the outside, a supper club on the inside. Even has a banquet room and additional bar on the inside!
Buy local, shop local!! Can't wait to go back again.

I'm not the kind of person who's easily impressed when it comes to food, (because my wife is a culinary chef.) But, HOLY SH** their food is good! The wait staff was very friendly and attentive, especially to our kids which was greatly appreciated! Thanks again, we will definitely be back!

Can't say enough great things about this place! Crawfish boil, catfish platter, dirty rice, garlic cheese curds and beef poutine were amazing. Seafood was some of the best I've had. Went on a super busy Friday night and the service was still great with 2 servers working. Can't wait to go back!

Great service. Good food.

Service was awesome our server and the other staff working really took care of us and made my girlfriend and I feel at home. Super attentive and professional. The food was better! Definitely would recommend stopping by for a quick drink or bite.

Excellent, personal service! Even the owners regularly greet the guests. But the food...the food! They have a smoker that performs magic night after night. Never had wings like these. I always like to explore a menu, but I have to slip these in every time I go. The homemade sauce is so carefully crafted you could never find another like it. Seafood in Wisconsin? Crazy, right? But no...so fresh tasting and never overcooked unlike other places you would expect better from. If I die and am reincarnated as a shrimp, I want to die the second time as the centerpiece in one of their po-boys. Could go on forever, but I had to give this family owned place a shout out. Don't be turned off by the remote location and EXTREMELY humble exterior. Just go in, sit down and order. You won't regret it! It's not big, so it can fill up quickly. Be willing to try an off time to get in.

We love The Southern Stop (probably a little too much). Their wings are the best wings that I have ever had. Kristen and Paul are great! They frequently have live music and they have happy hour every day from 4-6. Highly recommend The Southern Stop!