Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro: Exquisite Dining Experience in Appleton, WI

Absolutely the best food I've ever had at a restaurant! The Staff was helpful and friendly. The deep fried food was so good and so fresh, it's like they change the oil every time. The breading was not burnt and it was perfectly crispy. The fish was perfectly flaky and not dry. Can not wait to try more menu items! The restaurants atmosphere is very fancy and clean, this was an overall really good experience!

This place is a diamond in the rough. The food here is of exceptional quality, a very creative menu. I have yet to be disappointed. The servers are always very friendly the tables are always clean if you have not been here I highly recommend going you will not regret it

Overall, very good experience. The quantity and quality of food compared to the price is five star. There are days where the owner and chef is not cooking and the food does not meet standard, but it is few and far between. Terrence is an amazing chef, and I’ve never had an issue when he was cooking. There is a vast menu selection and I would recommend any specialty item in red on the menu as they are all phenomenal. The drinks are usually very good. The wait times on fresh barbecue can be up to 45 minutes but most of the other items come out quite quick, keep that in mind. It’s on my very top list of places to go on Fox Valley and would always recommend to anyone.

Had a very nice lunch here. Good service and very good food.

I've passed this restaurant hundreds of times and never stopped. That was definitely a mistake. Intimate atmosphere, extensive menu choices, and outstanding food quality make this restaurant a standout. Highly recommend trying the steak and ribs for fantastic value. The avacodo appetizer is a must! Polite and knowledgeable staff enhance the experience.

Very seldom do I take the time to write reviews for places I’ve eaten unless the quality was exceptionally good (or bad in some cases) this is one case where I wish I could give more than 5 stars. My husband and I decided to do date night and we were WOW-ed from start to finish! The hostess was friendly and energetic (even after a massive rush of people) she was up front about wait times and let us know it would be about 45 minutes for food but if we ordered apps we would get those sooner- communication was SPOT ON! Had we brought our toddler with us, it might have been a different story but we had the time and 45 minutes was not a big deal at all (especially once we got our food) Our waitress was very kind and gave excellent recommendations when i asked for her opinion for different things on the menu. We ordered appetizers- stuffed mushrooms, cheese curds, fried avocado and fried deviled eggs. All of which were delicious and brought out in a very timely manner. The stuffed mushrooms and cheese curds were the winners of the appetizer round for my husband and I. Our meals came out piping hot and were absolutely amazing. My husband has the lobster mac n cheese, I had the Bistro Melt. Both were spectacular and filling. We will ABSOLUTELY be back again in the future! Great food, service and atmosphere!!

Great place!! Food was amazing. We had the deep fried deviled eggs (WOW). Tried the lobster cakes (WOW). The main coarse I had ribs and brisket (WOW). My son had the pulled pork and ribs(WOW). My wife had the smoked tenderloin (WOW). Everything was amazing! Definitely would recommend this place and will be back. Great food, quiet atmosphere, and the service was amazing! Can’t go wrong!

Wilder's had always been one of my favorite places to order for from while I was in Appleton, but this is the first time I've eaten in the restaurant, so it's about time for a proper review. The atmosphere as you enter is rather unassuming but nice. Entering the dining area, though, you get to see where they get the Bistro part of their name. It feels like you enter into an indoor courtyard and really adds to the ambiance. I really enjoyed the decor as well. Very cute all around. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Our waitress, Jess, was a delight. She went over the various specialty menus that we got because it was both lunch time as well as spring. I ended up ordering my usual, the Wilder's Bistro Melt with chicken. My wife got the BLAT, basically a BLT with avocado. She got the garlic parmesan fries with hers, and I got the regular fries as I usually do. The first thing I noticed when we got the food was how crisp the toast was. Usually, for takeout, the Texas toast softens a bit by the time we get home with it, which I do enjoy so much to be fair, but this was just as delicious and more satisfying with that crunch. The chicken was thick and juicy as normal for them, and the toppings were fresh and well done. But be prepared with your napkin because these sandwiches are very greasy to the touch! I personally don't mind that, but it's definitely not a meal you eat while on your phone. It certainly earns its place on the comfort food menu! My wife really enjoyed her BLAT, too. The ingredients seemed very fresh and well presented. We both got full enough on just half of our meals, so if you don't want leftovers, consider splitting an entree and maybe dessert while you are at it. The appetizers are normally pretty fantastic as well, so you can't go wrong on either side of the main course. They have some great options for the kids, too. I would recommend the Mac and cheese, which comes with garlic Texas toast and grapes, and the toast is worth the meal in and of itself. All in all, I will always recommend Wilder's in Appleton if you are up for some great quality food that fills that comfort niche without being super unhealthy. Whether eating in or taking out, you will be in for a tasty treat!