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Malarkey's Pub and Grill, Wausau, WI

Malarkey's Pub and Grill

4.8
4.8
243 Reviews
$30 and under
Pub
A photo of Malarkey's Pub and Grill restaurant

Malarkey's Pub and Grill

4.8
$30 and under
Pub
Wausau

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.malarkeyspub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    408 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403
  • Area
    Wausau
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Buffalo Chicken Egg RollsUSD 9.99

    The heat & tang of chicken wings with the functionality of an egg roll

    • Deep-Fried Cheese CurdsUSD 7.99

      Bletsoe's squeaky fresh curds, hand-battered, ranch-dusted

      • Beer Cheese DipUSD 7.99

        Served with pretzel bites or tortilla chips

        • Wurst BitesUSD 6.99

          Beer-battered, cheese curd-stuffed brats. A mouthful of Wisconsin in every bite! Served with mustard sauce

          • Taco DipUSD 6.99

            Seasoned sour cream, lettuce, black olives, red onions, tomatoes & cheddar cheese. Served with chips!

            • QuesadillaUSD 9.99

              Pepper Jack & cheddar cheese with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, wild mushrooms & seasoned sour cream. Served on a seasonal 12" tortilla

              • Townie NachosUSD 9.99

                Diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, pickled red onions, scallions & seasoned sour cream. Smothered in homemade beer cheese dip

                • BruschettaUSD 9.99

                  Fresh tomatoes, red onions & basil marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, served with fresh-baked French bread & mozzarella

                  Salads

                  Wrap it and add a side $1. Add chicken or shrimp for $2.99 / $4.99

                  • AsianUSD 9.99

                    Spring greens with shredded carrots, red cabbage, candied pecans, chow mein noodles, craisins, scallions & ginger vinaigrette

                    • Avocado SaladUSD 10.99

                      Fresh avocado, spring greens, Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, carrots, roasted red peppers & topped with bruschetta. Finished with a balsamic drizzle

                      Sandwiches & Burgers

                      All come with choice of side & a pickle! All burgers are cooked medium. Burger sets are complimentary & available upon request. Substitute grilled chicken breast for any burger

                      • Foul-Mouth PhillyUSD 13.99

                        Shaved sirloin, mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers, jalapeños, bacon, au jus, smoked Gouda & American Swiss Cheese

                        • Turkey ClubUSD 10.99

                          Roasted turkey breast, our garlic mayo, Smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce & Swiss cheese

                          • Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 10.99

                            1/3 pound, chicken breast. Grilled to juicy perfection, served with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese & homemade garlic mayo

                            • B.L.A.T.USD 10.99

                              Applewood smoked-bacon, fresh avocado, vine-ripened tomatoes, lettuce & our homemade garlic aioli

                              • Caprese FlatbreadUSD 9.99

                                Fresh mozzarella, basil & tomato drizzled with balsamic glaze

                                • ReubenUSD 12.99

                                  Homemade corned-beer, sauerkraut, Swiss & rye bun. Comes with side of 1000 Island dressing

                                  • Townie BurgerUSD 12.99

                                    Topped with sharp 'Sconnies cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, a sunny- side-up egg, and homemade garlic mayo. Impress your friends!

                                    • B.L.A.T. BurgerUSD 12.99

                                      Hereford patty with Swiss cheese, bacon, fresh avocado, garlic mayo, lettuce & tomato

                                      • Mushroom Swiss BurgerUSD 11.99

                                        With our homemade steak sauce

                                        • Patty Melt BurgerUSD 11.99

                                          Hereford beef patty loaded with caramelized onions, mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese & homemade Thousand Island dressing. Served on marble rye bun

                                          Townie Tacos

                                          All come with choice of side & a pickle!

                                          • Famous Fish TacosUSD 11.99

                                            2 Flour tortillas w/beer-battered cod, melted cheese, red cabbage slaw, tomatoes, Sriracha & ranch

                                            • Mango Habanero Shrimp TacoUSD 13.99

                                              2 Flour tortillas w/parmesan cheese blend, red cabbage slaw & mango salsa

                                              • Southwest Chicken TacoUSD 12.99

                                                2 Flour tortillas, w/melted cheddar, marinated chicken, chipotle ranch, shedded lettuce, corn chips & black bean corn salsa

                                                Favorites

                                                • Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 15.99

                                                  Heaping serving of spiral pasta, smothered in cheddar, Parmesan & garlic cheese sauce. Comes with choice of lobster (highly recommended), grilled chicken, brat bites, or smoked bacon

                                                  • Guinness Fish & ChipsUSD 14.99

                                                    Guinness beer-battered cod filet, served with coleslaw, buttered rye bread, tartar sauce & choice of side

                                                    • Jerk Chicken (The Staff Favorite)USD 15.99

                                                      Sweet & spicy marinated chicken, served with Jamaican-style rice & beans. Finished with a mango salsa

                                                      • Guac-Lover WrapUSD 12.99

                                                        Our homemade guacamole, marinated chicken, chipotle ranch, lettuce, corn chips, tomatoes & cheddar cheese

                                                        • Jumbo ShrimpUSD 17.99

                                                          5 grilled or beer-battered shrimp, coleslaw, rye bread, cocktail sauce and choice of side

                                                          Included Sides

                                                          • French Fries

                                                            • Potato Salad

                                                              • Cottage Cheese

                                                                • Coleslaw

                                                                  Upgraded Sides

                                                                  • House SaladUSD 1.99

                                                                    • Townies TotsUSD 1.99

                                                                      • Soup of the DayUSD 2.49

                                                                        • Steamed VeggiesUSD 2.49

                                                                          • Smothered FriesUSD 2.49

                                                                            • Sweet Potato Waffle FriesUSD 1.99

                                                                              Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                              What 243 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                              4.8
                                                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                                              • 4.9Service
                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                              • 4.3Value

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                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Malarkey's Pub and Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "great food," "excellent staff," and "fast service." Guests enjoy the lively outdoor seating, perfect for listening to concerts on the square. The menu features a "nice variety" of selections, and the brunch is "terrific." Overall, a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.

                                                                              243 Reviews

                                                                              1. Paula

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Wonderful service, great food, very nice atmosphere. We love this place!!

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                                                                              2. Ed

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Menu limited, nice alcohol selection.

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                                                                              3. BarbP

                                                                                Springfield

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The shrimp scampi was delicious. My husband had the pub burger and that was delicious too. Service was great!

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                                                                              4. Todd

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 13 October 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great brunch. Food was terrific and large portion!! Waitress, Cassidy was great!!

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                                                                              5. Rae

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 12 October 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                It was our first time. There was a nice variety of selections. Our food was good and we're looking forward to a return visit to try something else. All the staff we interacted with were pleasant and helpful.

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                                                                              6. Kathy

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 28 August 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Had a great table outdoors so we could listen to our favorite band at the 400 Block. Waitress whose name I do not know and did not wear a name tag was wonderful. She was pleasant, patient and attentive. Food was ok, Chicken sandwich and Pasta with shrimp. The drinks were great and making a reservation via Open Table was a breeze.

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                                                                              7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 25 July 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Food was great just wish our outdoor table wasn’t so slanted on the curb. It was a little uncomfortable to sit like that.

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                                                                              8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 24 July 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                I was hoping we could be close to the windows. Food was good. Waitress was very nice. Fish tacos seemed a little sparse. Not much on the fish. It was enjoyable!

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                                                                              9. DawnH

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 11 July 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great food, excellent staff, fast service! Highly recommend!

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                                                                              10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Milwaukee

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 10 July 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great time sitting on the patio while listening to the concert on the square.

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                                                                              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 4.8 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                              A photo of Malarkey's Pub and Grill restaurant

                                                                              Malarkey's Pub and Grill

                                                                              4.8
                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                              Pub
                                                                              Wausau

                                                                              Make a booking

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              8:30 pm
                                                                              Booked 11 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Malarkey's Pub and Grill

                                                                              408 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Area
                                                                                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
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Pub, American
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Public Parking
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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