Dine

Our vision is to create a mix of eclectic restaurants that will complement existing riverfront and downtown restaurants. Whether you are looking for a simple deli or a quaint evening venue with a view of the river, you’ll be sure to find it nearby!

Atlas Coffee Mill

Whether you are looking for a great cup of coffee, a glass or wine, or a specialty beer; a deliciously healthy sandwich, wrap or salad; or a unique gift, you’ll find it here at the Historic Atlas Mill. Come enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of this exquisite riverside setting. Dine outside on the decks; relax in the cozy atmosphere of the cafe; or snuggle up next to the fireplace with your favorite book and beverage.

Pullmans

Located on a bend in the Fox River lies the Fox Valley’s best kept secret. Pullmans opened in late 2006 and has since been honored with the “Best Of” award for best new restaurant and best patio. Specializing in seafood and specialty salads, Pullmans offers a majestic view of the river combined with great food and service. With the area’s largest patio, an energetic bar, and a fun dining atmosphere, Pullmans at Trolley Square is sure to give you a memorable dining experience.

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Fratellos

Great food. Handcrafted beers. Uncork the fun at Fratellos Riverfront Restaurant! Our award-winning wines are perfect for getting the party started or a quiet nightcap after a delicious Fratellos meal. Our casual, spacious dining room has magnificent views of the Fox River, or surround yourself with the sights and sounds of a cascading waterfall while you and your friends party on our quaint patio. Go with the flow at Fratellos Riverfront Restaurant!

Stone Cellar Brew Pub

Father and son partners Tom and Steve Lonsway opened Stone Cellar Brewpub and Restaurant in 2004, offering the Fox Valley hand-crafted FRESH AND NATURAL beer and tasty cuisine.  It is not only a restaurant, pub, and beer garden, but also a brewery. Stone Cellar brews their own set of beers and gourmet sodas.  It has a private dining and party room available for banquets, private dinners, and other events. Stone Cellar is located in the 150-year-old “Between the Locks” building.

Downtown Appleton

A Unique Sense of Place

Four main attributes help define a GREAT place, according to Project for Public Spaces:

  • Easily accessible

  • Provides recreational &
    social activities

  • Creates a comfortable,
    positive image

  • Sociable place where people like to gather

In addition to being accessible, successful placemaking connects people with each other. A major emphasis of this development project is to create walkable and transit links to neighboring destinations, including Downtown Appleton. Several public input sessions will be held to gather feedback about what types of new places would enhance the area.