Lisa's Diner - Winlock

Always great food and large portions. Friendly service. Have eaten there at least 10 times and always a pleasure.

We found Chef Mic Decided to try this new place when we read an article in the local paper about their opening. Clam strips was our motivator. Server informed us the clam strips were just frozen and very tiny, no big pieces . Fish for fish and chips and all other seafood also just frozen from a box according to the server. We gave up on that and ordered a burger, Jambalaya, and a prawn basket. Prawns were ok, identical to the ones we get at Sam 's club or Walmart but slightly dark and burnt like the fryer oil needs to be changed, same issue with all the deep fried items we had, side of onion rings and the fries. We go down hill from here, way down hill. The burger patty was literally 1/8 of an inch thick, much smaller then the bun and seemed to be reheated, the dollar menu burger at McDonald 's is noticeably thicker than their burgers and has a larger diameter, 8.95 for this 1.00 extra for onion rings. We watched in disappointment as the Cook reheated the old Jambalaya in the microwave. It was old, rubbery, with the rice starting to be a little more mushy, like any leftovers we all eat from our fridge and nuke after a few days have gone by and we are too lazy heat it up in the oven or a pan. Server confirmed, they are big on the Microwave. It came out on a plate with nothing else, no sides, again identical to a late night fridge/microwave reheat meal. Tasted identical to the frozen foods ones from Costco, not as good as that since that is at least made in an oven, may have been made in house at some point, not sure. Took me for 35.00 for the 3 items 3 sodas. Never again. This place may be a decent stop for breakfast, no idea, would be hard to bring the microwave into the breakfast menu so maybe its better? Basically, if you really want to go out and drive and spend 2x more than the grocery store for grocery store frozen food that is only heated up in a MIcrowave, not oven, this place is for you!

We have had breakfast here a few times, the catfish and the prime rib. Portions are great and the atmosphere is friendly. Can't wait to try some more of their Louisiana menu.

First experience...Wanted to stop in for breakfast. Arrived and found the closed sign lit up. Called the next day and was told the sign was acting up and they were actually open at the time. No problem, try again. Second experience...I stopped in for gumbo. After a few minutes they informed me they were out and would have some the next day. No problem, try again. Third experience...I called the next day around noon for a carry out order of gumbo and a breakfast burrito. I was told there was no gumbo at that time but it would arrive around 2ish as it is actually made in Onalaska and not on sight. Ok, no problem. I did order a breakfast burrito carry out for my partner. She tried but found it to be not very good. Mostly due to greasy scrambled eggs that were flecked with black and brown spots. Probably due to being cooked on a not very clean griddle or pan. The tortilla was a bit strange as well. Kind of greasy. I am a retired chef and tried to give it a shot. Sorry but no dice on this one.

Went there tonight for the Fried Catfish, Very Clean, Friendly Staff, Food served quickly and Hot, Very homey, Great pricing for the Portion size, the 2 piece Fried Catfish is portioned well, Very large Catfish filets each about 5 or more oz. Highly recommend giving it a try. Can't wait to go back. GREAT JOB LISA'S!!!. Can be reached at (360) 785-4232.