Welcome to The Wagner House
Nestled in a beautifully repurposed historical building in Freeport, Illinois, The Wagner House is a vibrant culinary gem that blends modern dining with rustic charm. With an inviting atmosphere across three expertly designed levels, it’s the perfect spot for gatherings, from casual dinners to celebratory events. Guests rave about signature dishes like the loaded potato soup and delectable mushroom onion soup, while house cocktails elevate the experience. Friendly, attentive staff enhance the warmth of this unique venue, making each visit feel special. The Wagner House invites you to savor not just a meal, but a delightful journey in every bite.
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1 E Spring St Ste 4338, Freeport, IL 61032, United States Hotline: +1 815-232-4408
Welcome to The Wagner House, a culinary gem nestled in Freeport, Illinois, at 1 E Spring St Ste 4338. An erstwhile newspaper publishing venue, this restaurant has been lovingly transformed into a stunning space that meshes historical elegance with modern dining flair. Boasting three beautifully designed levels, The Wagner House offers a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for everything from casual dinners to celebratory gatherings, like weddings.
The menu showcases a delightful array of dishes that reflect both creativity and quality. The house specialties include:
- Carmelized Onion and Mushroom Cheese Plate - $12.00
- Roasted Corn Chowder
- Wagner House Salad - $10.00
- Classic Caesar Salad - $10.00
- Wagner House Cobb Salad - $10.00
- Mushroom and Crab Cups - $10.00
Customers rave about the handmade delights like the loaded potato soup and the standout burgers, often accompanied by perfectly seasoned potato wedges. And don’t miss out on the dessert—the caramel French silk pie has earned high praise from diners looking for a sweet finish to their meal.
As for beverages, The Wagner House offers an enticing selection of house cocktails such as:
- William's What Not
- House Old Fashioned
- Bitter Barely Noir
- The Revolver #3
- Egg White Whiskey Sour
- Bad Mom
- House Manhattan
- Planters Cocktail #3
Reviews from patrons tell a consistent story of warmth and hospitality. Emily Hartman shares her delight in both the service and the atmosphere, echoing sentiments expressed by Jessie Koehler, who praised the exceptional staff and beautiful setting during a wedding visit. Vanessa Torres highlights the friendly ambiance, while Joseph Gavron denounces The Wagner House as a ‘restaurant and winery gem’ in the heart of the countryside. And let's not forget Chris Capcik, who celebrated the venue’s cool industrial vibe, making it a unique spot for special events.
Each visit to The Wagner House feels like a journey through history coupled with a passion for good food. Whether you're savoring a special lasagna on the menu or indulging in seasonal delights, it’s hard not to fall in love with the charm that this restaurant offers. The atmosphere, infused with soft jazz and elegant decor, makes it the perfect backdrop for memorable moments.
For those who cherish a mix of great food, delightful service, and a unique ambiance filled with character, The Wagner House promises an experience that exceeds expectations. Plan your visit today and discover why this spot is the talk of the town!
For more information, you can reach them at +1 815-232-4408.
We had another delicious dinner at the Wagner House! The loaded potato soup was excellent, and so were the burgers and potato wedges. We topped it off with the yummy caramel French silk pie. The service and atmosphere were great! We LOVE The Wagner House!
Amazing location! Three levels, all beautiful, all with a full bar, comfortable seating and exceptionally polite staff. We came for a wedding and can’t wait to return to enjoy for ourselves!
Always a great experience here! The staff is friendly. Good food and a variety of wine choices. Highly recommend!
Restaurant and winery gem in an old American small city in Illinois farmland area. Building is a converted newspaper publishing venue. Servers all superb. Specialty dishes always. Chef(s) are excellent. We have lake house 25 miles away and eating here lunch or dinner is always a treat. Mushroom onion soup is a must. Owner loves his wine and selection pleases even my wife.
I am the owner of Moving N grooving DJs and I had a fantastic experice spinning a wedding at The Wagner House last night for the first time. This place is a little bit outside my typical service area but I'm glad I took the event! The place has an old factory or warehouse vibe to it. Lots of wood and bricks. I feels like a downtown Chicago venue but in Freeport. Very unique and cool. The staff was very welcoming and easy to work with. They treated the guest and vendors like family. This is important becuase we vendors have so much to do on a wedding day and if the venue staff is 'cold' or not easy to work with it can create an extra layer of uneccessary stress! I am greatful to have had an amazing experience here and I would defintally recomend. Cheers! Chris
Just had some of the best lasagna in town; not a typical menu item here but it was on special. Was I glad I got it?!! Would strongly recommend! Love the atmosphere, and having someone remodel a beautiful downtown building in the city of Freeport. Will definitely be back!
We had our business Christmas dinner here last Friday and it was wonderful. Food was delicious, service was great, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Lovely jazz music playing in the background and it's beautifully decorated for Christmas. Overall just a really great night, couldn't have asked for better. Thank you Wagner House for making our last Christmas dinner so special. (we are retiring and new owners will be taking over)
We've heard how great the food and atmosphere is here, but for whatever reason we just hadn't made it yet. Well.... it lives up to the hype and great reviews. We had a dinner at lunch kinda visit and the food was delicious Pretzel Crusted Grouper and Scallops were equally good! Great to see old buildings repurposed, alot of history in them. Also has a nice little shop inside to find unique fun things.