Wisconsin supper clubs

In these wood-paneled restaurants, expect steak and potatoes, fish frys, grasshopper drinks—and to always head home with a doggy bag.

Supper clubs are an iconic mainstay of Wisconsin, filled with comfort food and good conversation.

A Wisconsin supper club, loosely defined, is a family owned restaurant offering fine dining in the most traditional sense. They are often found in a wooded area, along the shore of one of Wisconsin’s many picturesque lakes. They are, in fact, a destination and an experience of a simpler time when dining out meant a whole evening of classic cocktails, real food, and great company.

Praise be to the Wisconsin Supper Club! Where a juicy steak or Friday night fish fry await and the (brandy) Old Fashioned is king! Lawrence Frank, a Milwaukee native, is […]

Supper clubs are as quintessentially Wisconsin as beer, cheese, and Packers football. They aren’t just restaurants–they’re destinations. Their biggest fans

If you've got a hankering for large portions, wonderful service and old-school cocktails check out one of these supper clubs.

Ron Faiola, Wisconsin’s foremost authority on these enduring institutions, explains the history and ongoing appeal of this culinary treasure.

What to expect at one of our state’s finest institutions.

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Have you eaten at a Wisconsin supper club? Discover why this unique Midwest dining tradition is still a great way to enjoy a meal.