Welcome to 1855 Saloon & Grill

Where Tradition Meets Indulgence. Known for our Prime Cuts of Beef and Olde Town Fashioned

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Thursday: Kitchen open from 4pm-9pm & Bar open-10pm.

Friday – Saturday: Kitchen open from 11am-9pm & Bar open-11pm.

Sunday: Kitchen open from 11am-8pm & Bar open-9pm.

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About Us

Our story

How it began

In 1855, James Clark, the great-great grandfather of the men responsible for Olde Towne Center, was busy plowing this very land you are on with a team of oxen. James and his wife, Margaret, were young farmers who came to America from Ireland in 1849 when they were in their twenties.

The railroad came to the area in the early 1880’s, and business soon followed.  A saloon and depot were two of the first few buildings to appear along the west side of this dusty main street in 1882. In 1883, a blacksmith shop was the first business to be built on the east side of the road right here on this land.

The blacksmith shop was soon followed by a general store, which burned down but was rebuilt in 1904. The general store served as a grocery and dry goods store.  In the 1980’s that building was converted into apartments and was later demolished in 2006 for the new Olde Towne Center building that stands here today.

The Olde Towne Center building is a blend of new and old construction methods and materials. The building skeleton is a modern steel structure wrapped with proven old-world brick, stone, and mortar.  We have intricately incorporated various stone products including: limestone from Indiana and Minnesota; granite from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Texas; brick from Colorado and South Carolina; and sandstone from Utah.

We invite you to wander the building, enjoy the architecture and view the many historic pictures of the Cottage Grove area. We would like to thank the Cottage Grove Historical Society for their cooperation in providing these glimpses of the past.

Appetizers

  • WISCONSIN CHEESE CURDS
    $12
    Real Wisconsin Beer Battered Cheese Curds, Served with Buttermilk Ranch
  • SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP
    $16

    Spinach, Artichoke & Parmesan, Topped w/Mozzarella, Served w/Corn Tortilla Chips

  • FRIED PICKLES
    $11

    Hand Battered Kosher Dill Spears, Served with Bacon Dill Ranch

  • 1855 Nachos
    $15
    Jalapeno Queso, Black Olives, Salsa, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole.

    Add Beef or Chicken for $5

  • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
    $14

    Black Garlic Vinaigrette, Toasted Almonds, Orange Zest

  • CHICKEN WINGS
    $17
    One Pound of Jumbo Wings

    Tossed w/Nashville Hot, Garlic Parmesan, BBQ or Orange-Ginger Glaze

    Served w/Ranch or Bleu Cheese

  • Chicken Quesadilla
    $15
    Grilled Chicken, Monterey Blend Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Chipotle mayo, Chipotle Aioli Served with Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo
  • BAKED BRIE
    $16
    French Brie, Bacon Jam, Pear Compote, Arugula, Crostini
  • FRESH BREAD
    $9
    Rotating Fresh Bread From Local Bakeries
  • 1855 CHIPS
    $8
    Hand-Cut Potato Chips, Served w/Chipotle Aioli

Salads

  • 1855 SALAD
    $15

    Mixed Baby Greens, Baby Arugula, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Pears & Dijon Vinaigrette

  • CAESAR
    $15

    Crispy Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, Anchovies, Cherry Tomato, Served with Creamy Caesar

  • COBB
    $15

    Iceberg and Romaine Greens, Cherry Tomato, Smoked Bacon, Farm Egg, Avocado, Served with Chive & Blue Cheese Crumble

  • MEDITERRANEAN
    $17

    Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions,Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Feta, Fire Roasted Peppers, Banana Peppers, Served with Oregano Lemon & Olive Oil Vinaigrette

Add To Any Salad

  • BLACK TIGER SHRIMP
    $10
  • FRESH NORWEGIAN SALMON
    $9
  • GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
    $7

Wood-fired Oven Pizzas

  • MARGHERITA
    $16

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella & Basil

  • PROSCIUTTO
    $18

    Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze

  • BBQ CHICKEN
    $17

    Roasted Chicken, Mozzarella, Caramelized Shallots, BBQ Sauce

  • BRIE & PEAR
    $18

    White Garlic Bechamel Sauce, Melted Brie, Caramelized Shallots & Pears

  • FRONTIER
    $18

    Marinara, Italian Sausage, Mozzarella, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Fire Roasted Peppers, Pepperoni & Black Olives

BUILD YOUR OWN $12

  • Add-ons

    BACON+$2    |  ARUGULA+$2  |  TOMATO+$2  |   JALAPENOS+$2 |  RED ONIONS+$2  |  PEPPERONI+$3  |   BASIL+$2  |  PROSCIUTTO+$4  |  RED PEPPERS+$2  |  GREEN OLIVES+$2   |  ITALIAN SAUSAGE+$3  |  BANANA PEPPERS+$2  |  KALMATA OLIVES+$2  |  CHICKEN+$3 | FRESH MOZZARELLA+$4  | BLACK OLIVES+$2 |FETA CHEESE+$3 | SUB TO CAULIFLOWER CRUST+$3


Wood fire oven closed when the forecast is 85 degrees or higher.

Burgers

  • SALOON BURGER
    $18

    Hamburger topped with Gruyere Cheese, Fried Fresh Farm Egg & Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli, Lettuce and Tomato, Served on Brioche Bun

  • BACON BLUE BURGER
    $18

    Locally Sourced Ground Red Angus Beef, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Garlic Aioli on a Brioche Bun

  • CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER
    $18

    Locally Sourced Ground Red Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion,  on a Brioche Bun

    Cheddar, Swiss, or Pepperjack

BURGERS, SANDWICHES & WRAPS SERVED WITH HOUSE-MADE CHIPS, ADD BACON FOR $3, Sauteed onions $2, SUBSTITUTE A BLACK BEAN PATTY FOR $4, substitute Chips for French Fries $1, Sweet Potato Fries $2, or a Side Salad $3

Sandwiches & Wraps

  • TURKEY AVOCADO BLT
    $15

    Available on 9 Grains Bread or in Flour Tortilla Wrap

  • CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
    $15

    Crispy Fried Chicken, Romaine, Tomato, Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan, Flour Tortilla

  • GRILLED FISH TACOS
    $18
    Grilled Red Snapper, Romaine Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Aioli, Avocado and Lime, Served with Chips & Salsa
    Available with Flour or Corn Tortillas
  • PRIME RIB SANDWICH
    $18

    Shaved Prime Rib, Beef au Jus, Melted Swiss, Sautéed Onions, Served on Ciabatta

  • CAJUN CHICKEN MELT
    $15

    Bacon, Pepper Jack, Sauteed Onions, Chipotle Aioli, Ciabatta

  • 1855 RUEBEN
    $16
    House-Brined Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, 1855’s Thousand Island Dressing, Swiss, Rye Bread

Pastas

Served with choice of soup or house salad. Gluten-free pasta available upon request

  • SHRIMP SCAMPI LINGUINI
    $26

    Shrimp, Garlic, Butter, Lemon, Red Pepper & Parsley

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN
    $25
    San Marzano Marinara, Chicken, Shaved Parmesan, Linguini Pasta
  • THAI CHICKEN
    $23
    Sautéed Chicken Breast, Red Pepper, Cashews, Broccoli, Chives, Sweet Savory Sauce Served on Top of Linguini Pasta
  • CHICKEN CAVATAPPI
    $22

    Chicken, Broccoli, Cavatappi, Garlic, White Wine Cream Sauce, Finished with Shaving of Parmesan

  • CREAMY PESTO PENNE
    $21

    Penne pasta (GF), Creamy Pesto Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Cherry Tomato

  • SKILLET BAKED MAC & CHEESE
    $18

    Blend of Wisconsin Cheeses, Bacon, Cavatappi Pasta.

Seafoods & Specialities

Served with Your choice of Soup or House Salad

  • WALLEYE
    $26

    Breaded & Deep Fried or Pan-Seared | Served  w/House Tartar Sauce

  • SAUTEED JUMBO SHRIMP
    $26

    Sautéed Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp with Garlic, Tomato & Basil, Chef’s Vegetables

  • GRILLED FRESH SALMON
    $25

    Grilled Fresh Norwegian Salmon | Served w/Shallot White Wine Sauce or Orange-Ginger Glazed

  • 1855 BOURBON PECAN CHICKEN
    $24

    Hand Breaded Chicken Breast, Fried Crispy, on a Bed of Mashed Potatoes, Smothered in a Bourbon Pecan Sauce

Steak

Served with Your choice of Soup or Salad and mashed potatoes
Our beef is corn-fed, hormone-free and locally raised here in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

  • 1855 STEAK
    $30

    8 oz Top Sirloin

  • RIBEYE
    $44

    16 oz USDA Prime Cut

  • FILET MIGNON
    $38

    8 oz Tender Corn-Fed Midwest Beef, Served with Demi Glaze Sauce                  Add Bacon – $3

SAUCE AND OTHER ADDITIONS

  • SHRIMP
    $10
  • SAUTEED MUSHROOMS
    $5
  • SAUTEED ONIONS
    $5
  • MASHED POTATOES
    $5
  • CHEF’S VEGETABLE
    $6
  • BRUSSELS SPROUTS
    $6
  • FRENCH FRIES
    $5
  • SWEET POTATO FRIES
    $6

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    Our Location

    218 S Main St #100, Cottage Grove, WI 53527, US

    Reservations

    Book your reservation now

    You can reserve a table in advanced by following the link below. For larger groups please call the restaurant at (608)839-3700.

    Want to host an event?

    Let us take care of your next event. Give us a call! We can accommodate groups of almost any size. +1 608-839-3700

    Operating hours:

    Monday: Closed
    TuesdayThursday: Kitchen 4pm-9pm & Bar open-10pm
    Friday & Saturday: Kitchen 11am-9pm & Bar open-11pm
    Sunday: Kitchen 11am-8pm & Bar open-9pm

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