Wilbert's Alehouse & Event Center

"Great food and our server was so kind and considerate. They have a great variety of menu items without it feeling overwhelming. My husband and I both got pasta dishes (carbonara and alfredo) and the portions were huge and it was super tasty! We got takeout containers for our leftovers and said we'll have the rest in our hotel room, which our server overheard and he offered us extra cutlery and napkins since for convenience. We'll probably go back tonight for their drink specials and maybe a smores tray!"

"Service was good, but they seemed stretched even though it wasn’t crazy busy. Our server Leeann was still attentive and friendly. The ambiance is nice although it’s a smallish place. The reason for the low rating is the food. It’s terrible. Nothing has any flavor. We got walleye bites (literally just some cut up walleye) apparently seasoned with lemon pepper and a honey sauce but you would never know it. I got red pepper pasta for my entree and someone else got pasta primavera but we both had to add salt and pepper for any flavor. The veggies in the primavera did not appear fresh. I also asked for salmon in my red pepper pasta but got shrimp. Leeann caught it as soon as it came out and was willing to fix but I didn’t want to wait for a redo. The only redeeming food element was the fries that came with another person’s burger. For the price of the dishes here I definitely expected better quality and had high hopes for a nicer restaurant in Brookings, but unfortunately this seems to be lipstick on a pig. You can get better food at some of the bars."

"Hello I just had my wedding there and it was perfect! We had a few hiccups due to an old employee. The owners worked hard to fix everything and make it right! They were amazing to work with and we were able to figure out everything and make the night stress free and amazing! The only complaint I have was possibly have the buffet open a little longer incase people wanted to eat a little later in the night. It was an amazing night! Thank you Wilbert’s for making my night perfect!"

"Overall fun experience with a great atmosphere, kind of a hidden gem that's not know. Overall food was solid, just went in for some wine and appetizers to give the place a try. Steak tips very tender and cooked well needed a touch more salt and pepper, garlic and herb scallops needed more garlic and less herbs but where tender and prepared well, lobster bisque was spot on, light and creamy. Lime and raspberry cheesecake was light and well balanced."

"What a wonderful venue to have a wedding reception at. Amy, Andrea, Eric and the rest of their team were absolutely wonderful to work with. We had our rehearsal supper, wedding reception and gift opening all at the Wilbert Square Event Center and it was wonderful! Our guest raved about the meals and we loved how our rooms were set up for each event."