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The Orville (formerly known as The Poplar Inn) is located in the historically marked James Kneeland house; one of the area’s oldest and most beautiful buildings. We’re proud to serve a seasonally changing menu, emphasizing local produce and Wisconsin dairy, in addition to appetizers and entrées executed with precision showcasing the quality of our beef and seafood. Between the expansive variety of domestic and imported wines, house crafted cocktails, and rotating draft beer selection, there’s a drink to pair with everything!
Warm venue offering steaks & globally inspired dishes in an 1858 building with a garden-style patio.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 518 Poplar St, West Bend, WI 53095
Phone: (262) 335-6302
Website: http://www.theorvillewb.com/
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Reviews
Toria
Top notch service!! Our server _ was absolutely amazing. He always came back to top off or refill our waters, and checked on us frequently. Even boxed up our food and since it was our anniversary, they gave us a free dessert on the house! 100/10 Would highly recommend coming here ❤️
… moreDallas Finendale
We came here to celebrate our anniversary and we had the best time! My husband go the peach old fashioned and I got the sweetie drop! It tasted just like a sweet tart! Then we got some spinach and artichoke dip! Sooooo good! I swear I could go on and on about the food! Our waitress was also super friendly and attentive! We can’t wait to go back!
… moreMr. Manager
I travel to West Bend on business with some frequency. When people ask what Wisconsin’s like, I tell them “it’s beautiful – very green – and GREAT food.” However, this doesn’t apply to The Orville; Their food is simply AMAZING.
I love asking the servers for their recommendations (since there are no bad choices on the menu). They’ve always guided me right-wise, pic related.
Unless you’re an absolute teetoaler, you must try the “Lavender Hour” cocktail. This restaurant gave me a chance to do more than consume quality food and drink, it’s where I’ve made memories.
… moreI love asking the servers for their recommendations (since there are no bad choices on the menu). They’ve always guided me right-wise, pic related.
Unless you’re an absolute teetoaler, you must try the “Lavender Hour” cocktail. This restaurant gave me a chance to do more than consume quality food and drink, it’s where I’ve made memories.
Bill Froehlich
I came to Orville’s with my 93 old mother. We did not have a reservation. At 5:00 they were crowded. The called a customer that was coming in to move them to upstairs to accommodate me and my mom. They were so attentive to our needs. I can’t say enough. The staff was well trained, the food was exceptional, and the atmosphere is incredible quaint. Great tonight!
… moreScott W
First time here. Came with another couple. We had 6:00 p.m. reservations. The building has been lovingly restored, with bar and dining areas on both the first and second floors.
We were seated right away on the second floor at a regular table. There are also some high-tops that were being used for parties of two. Our waitress did a great job getting us waters, menus, and our first drink order. She also let us know what the weekend specials were.
We started with the Spinach Artichoke Dip, which was very good. It came with a bunch of pieces of grilled sourdough bread, which complemented the dip nicely. Our drinks were good, though I felt the Golden Hour Paloma was a little underwhelming.
For entrées, we ordered the Grilled Salmon, the Orville Salad (with shrimp), the Filet Mignon, and I had the special, “Inferno” — a grilled tenderloin filet on top of a deep-fried portabella mushroom, served on spinach with a touch of sriracha. While waiting, the server came over to update and apologize for the delay. I only mention this because I really didn’t think the wait was unusually long (but I appreciated their attentiveness).
After a few more minutes, our food arrived, and it was excellent — served at good temperatures, with terrific flavors and generous portions. The special (filet on mushroom and spinach) was excellent. The filet was ordered medium rare but came out closer to medium; still, it was very good. The fried mushroom was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauces were an excellent complement and tied everything together. I would definitely order that again.
The noise level was good overall, though there were moments — when seating new tables or during the ordering process — when it got VERY loud. I wouldn’t have wanted that to last the whole time.
Throughout the evening, we were well attended to. Friendly, efficient service with great follow-through (thanks, Rachel).
The Orville goes on the “Must Come Back To” list. 🙂
… moreWe were seated right away on the second floor at a regular table. There are also some high-tops that were being used for parties of two. Our waitress did a great job getting us waters, menus, and our first drink order. She also let us know what the weekend specials were.
We started with the Spinach Artichoke Dip, which was very good. It came with a bunch of pieces of grilled sourdough bread, which complemented the dip nicely. Our drinks were good, though I felt the Golden Hour Paloma was a little underwhelming.
For entrées, we ordered the Grilled Salmon, the Orville Salad (with shrimp), the Filet Mignon, and I had the special, “Inferno” — a grilled tenderloin filet on top of a deep-fried portabella mushroom, served on spinach with a touch of sriracha. While waiting, the server came over to update and apologize for the delay. I only mention this because I really didn’t think the wait was unusually long (but I appreciated their attentiveness).
After a few more minutes, our food arrived, and it was excellent — served at good temperatures, with terrific flavors and generous portions. The special (filet on mushroom and spinach) was excellent. The filet was ordered medium rare but came out closer to medium; still, it was very good. The fried mushroom was crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauces were an excellent complement and tied everything together. I would definitely order that again.
The noise level was good overall, though there were moments — when seating new tables or during the ordering process — when it got VERY loud. I wouldn’t have wanted that to last the whole time.
Throughout the evening, we were well attended to. Friendly, efficient service with great follow-through (thanks, Rachel).
The Orville goes on the “Must Come Back To” list. 🙂
Carl Martin
My wife and I both got the baked cod. The cod was very tough to the point you needed a knife to cut through it. We sent it back and they made a new one that was the same. It tasted like it had been in the freezer for 3 years. Amazing staff tried to fix the problem and did comp our bill which was greatly appreciated. I left it at 2 stars because we have a young family and we don’t get out much annd even though we didn’t have to pay for the food it wasn’t a good experience.
… moreDianne Kreutzer
Thr Orville had good food. Our waitress was really friendly and good at her job. My son got married that day across the street at The Heritage Center! There was also 2 other wedding parties!! Drinks almost as much as food!! We were allowed to bring in wedding cake!! The downstairs level is a little small
… moreJim Pfarr
We had an “accidental” date night at The Orville tonight and had a super nice experience. We’re new to West Bend and decided to try some new places, didn’t know what to expect at The Orville, but suffice to say it was great. Quaint and well decorated, it bring the charm of an old world establishment into the 21st Century. I had the rosemary chicken and my wife had the Bolognese, both with a side Orville side salad and toasted house sourdough bread. It was all very good, and the staff was friendly and very attentive. We will definitely be back and suggest it for anyone wanting a dinner a notch above and beyond.
… moreben groenewald
The service and the decor of this restaurant are fine the team does a great job and the place is clean. The food on the other hand not great. I had the ribeye and the cut of meat wasn’t good at all lots of connective tissue and fat. It was cooked very rare instead of med rare. I was not a fan of the sauce either and there was way too much sauce. My wife had the fettuccine and the noodles were clearly dying under a heat lamp. The Alfredo sauce lacked seasoning. Just very underwhelming. If you have more money than taste this is the place for you.
… moreJan Chilson
What a wonderful dining experience! Nice to have a place in West Bend that knows how to prepare exceptional food. Tenderloin was absolutely cooked to perfection…melted in my mouth! The surprise of the night was there were 3 women, myself included, enjoying a birthday celebration. Our server, Brooklyn, was attentive and pleasant. We even had a visit from Henry! Highly recommend and is our new “go to” spot for dinner.
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