The Pad is known for its burgers and for good reason. The burgers are big and beefy (1/2 pound) with a soft, fresh baked, bun. My burger was a bit over done, however. They don't ask how you want it cooked, but next time I'll be sure to ask for medium rare anyway, to avoid another medium well one. It's a homemade tasting burger without a hard sear or much seasoning. So, bear that in mind. It did come with nice crispy fries. The appetizer basket of onion rings was big and they tasted great. The cheese curds were also excellent and the portion again was good. The curds stayed hot and melted in your mouth until they were gone. That didn't take too long since we weren't playing. Anyway, get the ranch dipping sauce because it was thick and flavorful. It was Friday so, jeepers, I was "eyeing up" what looked like a big walleye filet going by. That had me twitching like I was still in the boat. That's right, "I got my eye on you, Wally! Next time, you'll be in MY belly..." Come get some.

They charge $1.50 to share a pizza...A PIZZA !!! AND $1.50 to share a hamburger plate. So if we have a large pizza and 3 of us share it that's 3.00 surcharge!!? What about pizza to go, do they figure you will share...$1.50. A PIZZA .... an extra $1.50 if you offer a piece to the guy next to you, that you don't even know!!! A PIZZA.... that's the last time we go to the pad! CHECK YOUR TAB CLOSELY. And no French fries w sandwich, you only get chips or coleslaw....$2.00 extra for French fries. $2.00 doesn't sound like much, but add it to a $14-$15 hamburger. Yes, prices have gone up...but a surcharge of $1.50 to share a pizza....a pizza. Who eats a whole pizza!!! They have a " low cost " menu for "seniors" calling it the silver menu. It's only available from 3pm to 5pm. Majority of seniors in Shawano area don't go out to a tavern for a burger until after 5pm! The Pad needs to survey their customers re $1.50 extra plate surcharge and hours for silver menu. I'm not only giving a bad review but I will pass the word, I live in Shawano and my husband and I frequent local establishments at least 3-4 times a week.

Our second time visiting Shawano and we decided to try The Pad. The staff and food were amazing! So much so that we went there two nights in a row. We had a larger group of people and they happily accommodated us. Highly recommend!

Fast service, knowledgeable bartender - made great recommendations about the food. The food itself was fresh, we watched it get dropped in the fryer, but nothing special - maybe its what we ordered. We had wings, fries, onion rings were good, philly steak got cold as we ate everything else, chilli cheese dog was massive and really good. Lunch atmosphere was great - no loud crouds, no on bugging us.

Fair price for great food. I loved the shaved prime rib sandwich! Service was prompt despite being pretty busy on a friday night. Loved my experience there.

So, I like the pad , great service, and majority of the time really good food. But I'm sorry you're going to have to take off beef tips, gravy mashed potatoes off the menu. The gravy was so thick and heavy over the entire plate , the food Luke warm , Just did not taste good . 2 hours later now enjoying the sickly feeling I have in my stomach nice... Won't be back for a while.

Ordered takeout yesterday and was as told it would be ready in 25 minutes. Got there 10 minutes early, and called to say I was in the parking lot with my dog in the car and asked if they could give me a 10-second call or peak their head out the front door when the food was ready. They flat out said "No, we are too busy". I paid the same as sit-down customers who are waited on, ask for refills, and need to be cleaned up after, and you can't take 10 seconds to tell me my food is ready? THEN, when I get the bill, THEY CHARGED ME AN EXTRA DOLLAR FOR TAKEOUT!!! Holy cow! For what? A styrofoam container that sit-down customers also consume for leftovers? Last time I'll go there.

I had the hand breaded walleye. Large fillets w/choice of Fries , hash browns or potato salad. Rye bread and coleslaw. They try to go a notch above the traditional bar food. Very courteous employees.

Was a Holiday atmosphere, lots of people in the bar. Service was prompt, very nice and accommodating. Had burgers and they were fresh and served hot. Fries or chips for sides. Had a couple beers and soda. Simple good food on a bar atmosphere. Clean too!!

The food and atmosphere was really enjoyable. And having Dan, there was really a perk to the visit.