# Ballyhoos — Merrill, WI

> Hometown bar and restaurant at 124 N Prospect Street in downtown Merrill, Wisconsin. American pub food, stone-oven pizza, broasted chicken, Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib. 5.0 stars on Google.

## Quick facts

- **Name:** Ballyhoos
- **Address:** 124 North Prospect Street, Merrill, WI 54452
- **Phone:** (715) 536-7600
- **Website:** https://ballyhoos.lovable.app
- **Order online:** https://order.merrillballyhoos.com/glue/restaurant/136189?pickup=true
- **Google Maps:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/6egUJ9DnN6xewHRu5
- **Cuisine:** American, Pizza, Pub Food, Burgers, Seafood, Mexican
- **Price range:** $$ (most entrées under $20)
- **Rating:** 5.0 / 5 on Google
- **Reservations:** Walk-ins welcome; call for large parties or Saturday prime rib
- **Family-friendly:** Yes
- **Payment:** Cash, credit, debit

## Hours

- Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

## What Ballyhoos is known for

- **$10 weekday lunch baskets** — six options, Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 4 PM
- **Stone-oven pizza** — hand-stretched 12" rustic crust, upgrade to 16" jumbo for $10 more
- **Broasted chicken** — marinated breaded chicken, dinners and buckets (not served Friday)
- **Big Friday Fish Fry** — haddock, walleye, fish & shrimp hoagie, 8-piece shrimp dinner
- **Saturday Prime Rib** — hand-rubbed, slow-cooked, served 4–9 PM, one size $29.95
- **Bar** — old fashioneds the Wisconsin way, lemon drop martinis, Wisconsin craft beer on tap

## Full menu

### $10 Lunch Baskets
*Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 4 PM.*

- **Burger Basket** — $10.00: Lettuce, tomato, pickles.
- **Chicken Sandwich Basket** — $10.00: Lettuce and American cheese.
- **Roast Beef Queso & Jalapeño Basket** — $10.00: Roast beef, jalapeño queso, fries.
- **Triple Cheese Grilled Cheese Basket** — $10.00: Provolone, cheddar and American cheese, with fries.
- **Jr Philly Cheesesteak Basket** — $10.00: Seasoned beef, onions, peppers, provolone, fries.
- **BLT Basket** — $10.00: Lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayo on toasted bread, with fries.

### Burgers
*Add fries +$2.50 · Cheesy fries +$3.99 · Sub impossible patty available.*

- **Bally Beezer** — $13.95: American & Swiss, sliced prime rib, bacon & BBQ on Texas toast with Beezer sauce.
- **Beezer** — $11.95: American & Swiss on Texas toast with Beezer sauce.
- **Hamburger** — $10.95: Lettuce, tomato, pickles.
- **Cheeseburger** — $11.95: Lettuce, tomato, pickles.
- **Bacon Cheeseburger** — $12.95: Lettuce, tomato, pickles.
- **Mushroom & Swiss Burger** — $11.95
- **Cali Burger** — $12.95: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion.
- **Patty Melt** — $11.95: Swiss & fried onions on rye with Thousand Island.
- **Western Burger** — $13.95: Pepper-jack, onion rings, BBQ and bacon on a pretzel bun.
- **Curd Burger** — $13.95: Cheese curds, bacon and queso on a pretzel bun.
- **BBQ Brisket Burger** — $13.95: Fried onions, BBQ brisket and gouda on a pretzel bun.
- **Fire House Burger** — $12.95: Pepper-jack, jalapeños and fajita blend on ciabatta.
- **The Great Steak Burger** — $14.95: Sliced steak, pepper-jack and queso on a pretzel bun.

### Sandwiches & Wraps
- **Grilled Cheese** — $9.95
- **Grilled Ham & Cheese on Ciabatta** — $10.95
- **BLT on Ciabatta** — $10.95
- **Ballyhoos Philly Cheesesteak** — $14.95: Tender steak, fire-roasted onions, peppers & provolone on ciabatta.
- **Sliced Prime Rib French Dip** — $14.95: Prime rib, Swiss & mushrooms on a hoagie with au jus.
- **Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich** — $13.95: Grilled chicken, Swiss, ham and mayo.
- **Gyro** — $13.95: Lamb or chicken with tomato & onion on pita, tzatziki on the side.
- **Buffalo Chicken Wrap** — $11.95: Buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
- **Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich** — $13.95: Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, cheese on a seeded bun.
- **Turkey Club** — $12.95: Turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
- **Cheesy Chicken Melt** — $13.95: Crispy chicken, bacon, pepper-jack, fried onions, queso on ciabatta.
- **Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap** — $11.95
- **Reuben** — $13.95: Corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and Thousand Island.
- **Buffalo Chicken Sandwich** — $13.95: Breaded buffalo chicken, provolone on a seeded bun, ranch on the side.
- **Messy Chicken** — $13.95: Crispy chicken, provolone, slaw, boom boom sauce on a seeded bun.
- **Turkey Bacon Sub** — $13.95: Turkey, bacon, gouda, lettuce, tomato, mayo.

### Signature Pizzas
*12" rustic crust. Add $10 for jumbo 16". Made fresh for every order.*

- **Cheese** — $14.95
- **Sausage** — $16.95
- **Pepperoni** — $16.95
- **Sausage & Pepperoni Combo** — $17.95
- **Mac & Cheese Pizza** — $15.95
- **Deluxe** — $18.95: Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion & pepper mix.
- **Veggie** — $15.95: Mushrooms, tomato, green olives, onion & pepper mix.
- **Spicy Honey Sausage** — $17.95
- **Pizza Fry** — $14.95

### Broasted Chicken
*Marinated breaded broasted chicken. Dinners served with coleslaw and choice of fries or wedges. Add $1 for side salad. Buckets are all white meat. Not available on Friday.*

- **2 Piece Chicken Dinner** — $12.95
- **4 Piece Chicken Dinner** — $14.95
- **8 Piece Bucket** — $19.95
- **16 Piece Bucket** — $32.95

### Big Friday Fish Fry
*Served with choice of fries, twice baked potato or potato wedges. Includes coleslaw and dinner roll.*

- **Fish Sandwich** — $15.95
- **Fish & Shrimp Hoagie** — $16.95: Topped with coleslaw, Swiss and tartar with fries.
- **Haddock** — $15.95: Topped with coleslaw, Swiss and tartar with fries.
- **Walleye** — $18.95: 10–12 oz deep fried fillet.
- **8 Piece Shrimp Dinner** — $19.95: Choice of potato, coleslaw and a roll.

### Prime Rib Saturday
*Served from 4–9 PM. Hand rubbed and slow cooked.*

- **One Size Fits All** — $29.95: Choice of fries or wedges. Includes salad bar.

### Mexican
- **Chimichanga** — $14.95: Shredded beef or chicken, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa and queso.
- **Quesadilla** — $13.95: Beef or chicken with cheese, onion & pepper mix. Lettuce, tomato, sour cream & salsa.
- **Steak & Jalapeño Quesadilla** — $14.95: Seasoned steak, peppers & onions, cheddar with queso, sour cream and salsa.
- **Ballyhoos Tacos** — $15.95: Three beef or chicken tacos with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, salsa and Doritos & queso on the side.

### Appetizers
- **6 Wings** — $10.99
- **12 Wings** — $19.95: Tossed in buffalo, zesty orange, garlic parmesan or teriyaki.
- **4 Egg Rolls with Sauce** — $11.95
- **Onion Rings** — $10.95
- **3 Chicken Strips** — $8.50
- **Cheese Curds** — $10.95
- **Brew City Fries** — $10.95: With queso.
- **Doritos Steak & Queso Nachos** — $15.99
- **Mozzarella Sticks** — $10.95: 8 crispy sticks with marinara.
- **Gyro Sticks** — $14.95: Garlic sauce, mozzarella & feta, lamb, tomato & onion on pizza crust with tzatziki.

### Sides
- **Brew City Fries** — $3.50
- **French Fries** — $2.50
- **Sweet Potato Waffle Fries** — $3.50
- **Potato Wedges** — $3.50
- **Onion Rings** — $3.50
- **Cheese Curds** — $4.50
- **Nacho Cheese Doritos** — $2.50
- **Kettle Chips** — $2.50

### Soups & Salads
- **Soup & Salad Bar (with entrée)** — $6.95
- **Soup & Salad Bar** — $13.95
- **Side Salad** — $5.95
- **Chef Salad** — $13.95
- **Grilled Chicken Salad** — $13.95

### Entrées
- **12 oz T-Bone** — $26.95: With Brew City fries, salad bar and dinner roll.
- **Orange Chicken** — $16.99: Fried orange chicken with vegetable fried rice and two egg rolls.
- **Chicken Tender Meal** — $16.95: Five tenders, fries and a roll.
- **Lobster Rolls (Seasonal)** — $19.95: Buttered rolls with real lobster filling, served with pub fries.

### Drinks & Dessert
- **Soda** — $3.95
- **Milkshake** — $5.99
- **Strawberry Banana Smoothie** — $5.99
- **Coffee** — $3.99
- **Orange Juice** — $3.49
- **Berry Cheesecake** — $5.99
- **Lemon Berry Cake** — $5.99
- **Chocolate, Toffee & Caramel Brownie** — $5.99

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is Ballyhoos located?
124 North Prospect Street, Merrill, Wisconsin 54452 — two blocks off Highway 51 in downtown Merrill.

### What time does the Friday fish fry start?
The Big Friday Fish Fry is served every Friday during dinner hours. Walk in or call (715) 536-7600 to plan your visit.

### What time is Saturday prime rib?
Prime rib is served every Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM. The dining room fills up — get in early or call ahead.

### Do you serve walleye on the fish fry?
Yes — a 10–12 oz deep-fried walleye fillet is on the Friday fish fry menu for $18.95.

### Is Ballyhoos kid-friendly?
Yes — Ballyhoos has a full dining room and welcomes families during food-service hours.

### Do you take reservations?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For larger parties or Saturday prime rib, call (715) 536-7600.

### Do you have gluten-free options?
Ask your server — the kitchen can accommodate many requests, though the building is not a gluten-free facility.

### Where can I park?
Parking is available right out front on Prospect Street.

## Recent reviews

> "$10 lunch special. 6 different options. Are you kidding me??? What is this? 2009 pricing??? Great food, relaxed vibe, fantastic service. You've gotta get in here." — MajikMan747, June 3, 2026

> "I first visited this restaurant as a teenager almost 7 years ago, and to be honest, it left me with only positive and warm memories, and the food was simply amazing! I really hope I can come back to Merrill and visit you again :)" — Vladimir Schnyder, June 3, 2026

> "Great local restaurant that has amazing food! The fish fry, lobster rolls and old fashioneds were even better than I remembered! 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!" — William Kunkel, May 2026

> "You gotta come try the new menu! From scratch soup, brisket, ranch! We all leave stuffed with great food! Our new favorite spot! Thanks for focusing on nourishing homemade meals! Just tried the fish fry! Best poor man's in town! And the twice baked!?!?! Sooooo delicious!" — Katy Holz, March 2026

> "Fantastic food! We will definitely be back again, lemon drop martinis are to die for 🖤 service was Fantastic!" — Samantha Vandergeest, March 2026

> "I had not been here in several years, what a change. Ballyhoos is now a place I would bring clients to for a meal. Atmosphere, food, and service are top notch. Thank you to the new owners, Merrill needs more spots like this." — michael blocker, February 2026

## Useful links

- Home: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/
- About: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/about
- Menu: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/menu
- Friday fish fry: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/friday-fish-fry-merrill-wi
- Saturday prime rib: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/prime-rib-saturday-merrill-wi
- Pizza: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/pizza-merrill-wi
- Bar: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/bar-merrill-wi
- Visit: https://ballyhoos.lovable.app/visit
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