Father Fats Public House

Karin Wille

3 months ago

Quaint little tapas place with a nice menu and tasty cocktails. Food was very fresh and seemed like it was seasonal and locally sourced. We ate indoors which was a bit noisy even though it wasn't super busy. I think the hard floors amplify the noise. They have a really nice outdoor dining area but it was close to dusk and we didn't want to fight bugs. Our server was friendly and checked in us an appropriate amount. The food comes out at an odd pace and we found our little 2-top crowded with too many dishes at times. Prices are reasonable with menu items ranging from $8-$26. The servings were generous enough for two people to eat their fill with a bit left over.

AJ

4 months ago

My goodness, what a delightful place. I had high expectations and they were completely blown away. Our server Jonathon was charismatic, knowledgable on the menu and overall a pleasure. We started with the gumbo and roasted vegetables. Gumbo so good I thought I was in the south, vegetables were done perfectly and the balsamic syrup and feta was a match made in heaven. We had the Italian po boy and a couple Reuben sliders, bother delicious and left you wanting more. Speaking of gumbo, I ordered another bowl. Cannot wait to come back and bring friends/family. Absolutely amazing experience. Made a reservation but 5 o’clock on a Thursday we were in before the crowd.

Steve

4 months ago

Father Fats absolutely blew the four of us away, and a huge part of that was Justin behind the bar. From the first hello to the last check, he turned a good night out into one of those “we have to come back here” experiences. The cocktail menu at Father Fats is already impressive, but Justin made it come alive. He walked us through options like “There Is A Man Going Around Taking Names,” “Hootin’ Leads To Hollerin’,” and “I Only Listen To Vinyl,” asking what flavors we usually go for and then dialing in suggestions that matched perfectly. Every drink was balanced, creative, and thoughtfully made, not just thrown together. You could watch him taste, adjust, and garnish with the kind of intention you usually only see at big city cocktail bars. What really stood out, though, was how seriously he took the nonalcoholic side of the menu. The NA “Sip Into Summer” was treated like a real craft cocktail, not an afterthought: bright, layered, and just as pretty as anything with spirits in it. It was refreshing to see a bartender put that level of care into a zero-proof drink so everyone at the bar could have something special in front of them. Justin’s service was next-level in all the ways that actually matter. He was genuinely friendly, remembered our preferences, checked in at the right times, and somehow managed to be both laid back and totally on top of every detail. Even with a full bar, he never made us feel rushed, and each round came out consistent, cold, and beautifully presented. It felt like he took real pride in representing Father Fats, and it showed in every interaction. If you are anywhere near Stevens Point and care even a little about cocktails or good hospitality, you need to sit at Justin’s bar at Father Fats. Between the inventive drink list, a legit nonalcoholic program, and the kind of service that makes you want to become a regular, this place is an easy 10 out of 10.

David Welsford

5 months ago

Rainy day here in the Fox River Valley so decided to head west with the aim being a gastropub lunch. Father Fats did not disappoint. Simply excellent. The warm quinoa bowl is perhaps one of the best things I've had in years, anywhere. Superb.

Erin Acosta

2 years ago

Amazing fresh cuisine! Love the small plates! Great way to taste and share many different things! The staff is friendly and welcoming! Drinks are amazing! You can taste the love that’s put into each dish!