Restaurant
Unclaimed profileJoe Mama's Bar & Grill
Richfield, WI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Joe Mama's Bar & Grill leans into a sprawling drink menu: over a dozen specialty cocktails, a wall of Old Fashioned variations, mules, frozen drinks, and a beer list that spans Wisconsin craft, imports, and THC seltzers. The cocktail program shows clear effort with names like Mama's Rum Punch and The Mama Maker, while the beer selection rewards those seeking local brews. It's a casual spot where quantity and creativity meet, though pricing remains unpublished.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Mama Maker, an oak-barrel-aged Old Fashioned with Maker's Mark and a Door County cherry. For a refreshing gin option, try the Indigo Joe with Empress 1908 Gin and a blue curaçao float. Beer drinkers should grab a Spotted Cow on draft.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups seeking a fun, casual drink menu with something for everyone. The extensive beer list and THC beverage options will appeal to a broad crowd, while cocktail enthusiasts will find creative twists on classics.
- When should I go?
- Anytime, but especially for a relaxed evening with friends. The drink menu's variety suits both early happy hours and late-night gatherings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pricing not listed on the menu; expect typical bar and grill prices for the area.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The sheer breadth of the drink menu, featuring over a dozen specialty cocktails, a dedicated mule list, and a substantial THC beverage selection. It's a place that doesn't shy away from playful names and bold flavors, including a PBJ Old Fashioned.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A robust specialty cocktail menu with themed variations like mules, Old Fashioneds, and frozen drinks. Uses a wide range of spirits and includes playful, creative options.
Menu strengths
- — Features unique offerings like THC beverages and hard seltzers.
- — Cocktails feature a wide range of premium spirits.
Standout selections
- — Mama's Rum Punch: All the Malibu Rum flavors with pineapple, cranberry & orange juices.
- — The Mama Maker: Oak-barrel-aged Old Fashioned with Maker's Mark and a Door County cherry.
- — Indigo Joe: Empress 1908 Gin with fresh sparkling lemonade and a blue curaçao float.
Pricing: No prices listed on the drink menu.
Wine
A basic wine list with house selections and a few premium bottles, plus two sangria options. Lacks depth in vintages and regions.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of house and premium wines.
Standout selections
- — Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay; Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon
Pricing: No wine prices listed.
Beer
A large beer selection with domestic, import, and Wisconsin craft options, plus non-alcoholic and THC beverages. Strong local representation.
Menu strengths
- — Large beer selection with local Wisconsin craft options.
Standout selections
- — Spotted Cow (New Glarus, WI); Pseudo Sue IPA (Decorah, IA)
Pricing: No beer prices listed.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a variety of non-alcoholic beers and THC beverages, but no dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu or wine/spirits alternatives.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Run Wild N/A IPA; Guinness N/A
Pricing: No pricing for non-alcoholic options.
Spirits
Spirits are featured primarily through cocktails, with a wide range of brands used. No dedicated spirits list or tasting options.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive use of premium and craft spirits in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Hendrick's Gin; Empress 1908 Gin; Maker's Mark Bourbon
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing.
How it sits with the food
Pair the Rock-N-Mama Margarita with grilled bar food; its pineapple juice and citrus notes cut through rich flavors. The Maple Bacon Bourbon Old Fashioned would complement a hearty burger or steak.
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