Ferry Crossing Grill - Merrimac

I’m posting this review on behalf of someone I know dearly: “The Merrimack Ferry Crossing Bar won all of these awards for the best hamburger, so I thought I'd stop there on my road trip today. I ordered a Miller Lite, cheeseburger and tater tots. I sat at the end of the bar which coincidentally gave me a view of the cook. The cook had no clue what she was doing. She was cooking one order at a time and taking forever on it. I was three quarters into my beer and I had taken my pills anticipating the burger would come out in 15 minutes or less. She put out the one order she was working on, then there was nothing cooking at all for 10 minutes. I had no idea what she was doing. There were four tickets hanging up. I called my waitress over asked what was going on. She said, “We're not McDonald's.” I replied, “I never said you were”. She said just a minute then went to get this little thing they had printed out. Apparently it’s an ongoing issue so they prepared written speech instead of talking to people, or fixing the problem. It read, “We are not a restaurant. We are a bar that serves good food, and that takes time. Some people wait for 2 hours or more.” I said, “Well, that's unacceptable. Cancel my order. In fact, you don't have to cancel anything because it's not even cooking.” She got a little snippy with me. The attitude, time and service resulted in her not getting a tip from me. I read reviews of other people and the replies from the owner to people criticizing how long it takes for an order. Listen to the customers!! I've had a lot of bar burgers over the years. A lot of bartenders tending bar and cooking would work circles around that place. First and last time I step foot in that establishment!”

Made a call just to see how much the drinks were. The lady laughed at me on the phone and thought it was funny for some reason? I will just go down 1 block to Mac's pub.

I admit, I came here because their burger was rated in the top 8 in WI. It was nice. Very dive bar like. But nice, not dirty. Friendly people. Enjoyable atmosphere, just basic WI bar, next to a lake. I had high expectations for the burger. I had the 5 alarm burger. Texture good. The taste was kinda bland. I expected more. The sauce was decent, didn 't seem to qualify as 5 alarm . Not super spicy. I 'd say it was a good burger and I 'd come back again to try a different burger. I 've had burgers from another place on the top 8 list and I would rate this place, Ferry Xing, below the other place. Just thought it 'd be better. Their frys were really standard french frys, not too special, but good. Chips are obviously just from a bag of chips they buy. So all in all, I would recommend. Nice people, nice place, good food.

This is a bar that serves great food. The best wifi password I've ever encountered in the wild! The burgers and tots were great and the want staff was such a vibe. This is an authentic Wisconsin watering hole down to the arcade machines, beer selection, dollar bills on the wall, and friendly locals. It's located right next to the north terminal for the ferry and a perfect stop of you're exploring the local state parks. Will be going back the next time im in the area.

Stopped for lunch as soon as we got to off the ferry, awesome waiter said today was his last day, food was great, friendly locals, had a great time, wonderful vacation we won't forget