Brandy Old Fashioneds, Friday fish fries, juicy prime rib and classic relish trays are all part of the fun at these 10 Wisconsin supper clubs!
The Del-Bar | Wisconsin Dells
Since 1943, The Del-Bar has been serving classic supper club dinners in a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired setting. Begin with a brandy Old Fashioned and Wisconsin cheeses in the cocktail lounge, then head to the dining room for prime-aged steaks or pan-fried walleye. Freshly baked rolls, traditional potato dishes and the restaurant’s original hot bacon salad dressing round out the meal. Save room for an old-fashioned ice cream cocktail!
HOBNOB | Racine
A little midcentury glamour comes with dinner at HOBNOB, a Lake Michigan supper club dating to 1954. Order roasted duckling with sage dressing, Wiener schnitzel or a juicy cut of prime rib while enjoying views of the lake. Traditional relish trays and classic dinner accompaniments keep the old-school experience alive. For dessert, sip a Grasshopper, Pink Squirrel or Golden Cadillac ice cream cocktail. Occasional live lounge entertainment adds to the retro charm.
Schwarz’s Supper Club | New Holstein
At Schwarz’s Supper Club, dinner begins at the bar! This family-owned institution in St. Anna has followed the same tradition for generations: Guests order their meals while enjoying cocktails, then head to tables already stocked with salads, relish trays and bread. Steaks cut in-house and prime rib are longtime favorites. For something different, try a Schwarz’s Old Fashioned garnished with Grandma Schwarz’s sweet pickled mushrooms. Reservations aren’t accepted, so the bar experience is part of the visit.
Black Otter Supper Club | Hortonville
Think you can tackle 160 ounces of prime rib? Black Otter Supper Club has a challenge for you! Family-operated since 1972, this Wisconsin institution is famous for enormous prime rib cuts, including the 32-ounce Queen Cut, 72-ounce King Cut and jaw-dropping 160-ounce Extreme Cut. Finish the Extreme Cut yourself and earn bragging rights and special prizes. Prefer something smaller? Explore the menu of steaks, seafood and chicken, with soup and salad bar service included.
Norwood Pines Supper Club | Minocqua
Towering red pines, lake views and classic Northwoods cooking make Norwood Pines Supper Club a memorable dinner destination. Overlooking Patricia Lake, the restaurant serves specialties such as Filet Portabella, barbecue ribs and fresh seafood. Friday’s popular fish fry features all-you-can-eat fried cod, broiled cod or lake perch, accompanied by the restaurant’s signature corn fritters. Enjoy a cocktail beside the fireplace or take in the wooded scenery from the screened porch. Keep an eye out for visiting wildlife!
Five O’Clock Steakhouse | Milwaukee
Cocktails first, steak afterward! That’s the tradition at Five O’Clock Steakhouse, a Milwaukee institution dating to 1946. Begin with a drink at the bar before sitting down to a dinner featuring sourdough bread, salad with tableside dressing and a traditional relish tray. Choose from filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or a substantial porterhouse. Visiting on Friday or Saturday? Look for the slow-roasted prime rib, available while supplies last. Jumbo shrimp scampi and lobster tails offer tempting alternatives.
Dorf Haus Supper Club | Roxbury
German-American cooking gets the spotlight at Dorf Haus Supper Club, where Bavarian-inspired décor and traditional recipes give this Wisconsin restaurant a personality all its own. Dig into Wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten, rouladen or a hearty pork shank. Prefer a supper club classic? Prime rib, roast duckling and family-style chicken are also on the menu. Friday brings the traditional Wisconsin fish fry, making Dorf Haus a delicious combination of two regional dining traditions.
Nightingale Supper Club | Sturgeon Bay
Door County dining history goes back more than a century at Nightingale Supper Club, which began as a café in 1913. Start with Wisconsin cheese curds or house-smoked whitefish cakes, then explore a menu of steaks, seafood and traditional favorites. Thursday and Saturday feature slow-cooked prime rib, while Friday’s fish fry offers cod, lake perch, walleye and locally caught whitefish. Finish with a classic Wisconsin Old Fashioned or an ice cream cocktail.
Tornado Club Steak House | Madison
Steaks, crispy hash browns and a little old-school attitude make Tornado Club Steak House a Madison favorite. Just steps from the Wisconsin State Capitol, this vintage-style restaurant serves substantial filet mignon, New York strip and bone-in ribeye in a dining room filled with dark wood and leather booths. Feeling adventurous? Explore traditional specialties such as venison tenderloin, pan-fried rabbit or frog legs sautéed with brandy, garlic and honey. Late-night dining is another draw on select evenings.
