ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

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The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Lakes Edition's Annual Dock-N-Dine List Includes Area Favorites And Some Surprises

Summer is just a month away and with our state's warmest weather, fantastic opportunities dining al fresco abound. In Southern Wisconsin there are even more memorable Summer places to dine, by boat.

DOCK’ N DINE

Dock’N Dine ^

THE 2024 LAKES EDITION DOCK-N-DINE LIST

The 2024 Ultimate Summer Dock And Dining List

Originally Published May 21, 2024 Updated June 20, 2024

It’s a late grey, day in late April and Springer’s on the Lake is buzzing indoors, in May the energy will shift outdoors with the bar’s prime location on Lake Kegonsa.

quiet but in about a  month activity outdoors will be bustling and the docks will be filled with hungry boaters.  “50/50 the permanent residents and the return of Illinoisans to the their Summer getaways along the shores of Lake Kegonsa.

According to Valpunis, Not many regions in our state with the exception of the chain-of-lakes, and the Hayward area have so many dock and dining culinary adventures for boaters.

Lakes Edition's Annual DOCK N DINE

LIst

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REcommend and best selling

seafood options

transientDocking available

ANy new features for boaters

dining outdoors --- > carryout ---> picnic table

dining indoors

name and role,

23 boat docks people can order from , anchor (walk to shore –sandy bottom)

full restaurant and bar huge patio,

call in don't have online platform

open at 11 am and we kitchen closes at 10

weekend all day, weekday 4-5

brugers, walleye seandwithc vaery popular

not at the moment,

Summer time,

not yet,,,

Carryout can eat on boat, outside and inside

quote

?????????????????????????

----------------------------------------------------

Thank you very much muh-man...

Christy's Landing

Contact Us

2952 Waubesa Avenue

Madison, WI 53711

manager@christyslanding.com

+1 (608) 222-5391 >>> 4/11 @ > noon

Hours

Monday - Friday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday9:00 AM - 12:00

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MARINER'S INN

5339 Lighthouse Bay Dr.

Madison, WI 53704

Phone: (608) 246-3120  >>>

Transient slips or one long dock. Overnight dockage with Power? Channel easy to navigate dining outdoors???

LAKE KOSHKONONG

Buckhorn Supper Club

11802 N Charley Bluff Rd, 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd, 53563-9644, Milton, Wisconsin, Milton, WI 53563-9644

+1 608 868 2653

Lakeview Campground and Bar

1901 Wisconsin Highway 59, Milton,

Wisconsin 53563, United States

608-868-7800

lakeviewcampgrounndllc@yahoo.com

All kinds

Daily while pepop

Other slips ---- > 

Jacob > 1pm

Take 18 boat about 25 and come up

Finger piers ----- > When Fridays 5 through dinner \house fish fry with salad bar

Sat and Sunday crazy busy all always room

Heaviest times 4pm>

Sunday all day because meat raffle > > they win meat or mon\ey ( 1pm until we run out of meat

Wednesday until we

Tables with chairs --- outside bar also -------  music live Friday, sat, thurs 6-8 , fri 6-10 , sat 6-10

9-1 karoake Sun 3-7, ----- Primte Rib Sat. Nigh > 4 – one inch cut

, lobster, shirimp,   sat- setak and prime rib

Sun = soup and sandwich grilled chees

Sat – sun --  Brunch ---- boaters come in o

Just menu items ------ vvery popular – no wake until you get to the lake

There is a river starts just before right before us……….

Jake – after 1pm

Hours

Open today

11:00 am – 11:30 pm

 --------------------------------------

Springers on The Lake

(608) 884 - 6007 xxx 205 - 9300 >>>

Laru --- we do have dockign available to the public

do not have launchking area there is a dip over the rocks

full patio right by the lake and the docks,

we do serve sandwich in daytime burgers that thing

We have a large pier just for public docking

one two three four five six finger peirs eight normal

pontaoon boats. then another dock could have tie ups

to and we rent slips, most are taken .... ladder

off bottom ladder sand botton climb up ladder kids go

there .

Have entertainment outside on patio... moor up or anchor

peier gets full friday 3-4 pm....

We are also pet friendly so that if people on boats have grasy

lawn wehere dogs can do there missions.  Eventually

Dogs can come up to patio as long as on leash and behaved

supply pups with water and treats

there's shad and sun, grassy lawn.

REcommend and best selling

seafood options

transientDocking available

ANy new features for boaters

dining outdoors --- > carryout ---> picnic table

dining indoors

name and role,

--------------------------------------------------

Green Lantern 

Lake Waubesa McFarland

Green Lantern Restaurant

4412 Siggelkow Road, McFarland, Wisconsin 53558, United States

Northeast corner of Lake Waubesa just south of McDaniel Park

Joy or Tom (>4pm) need to call bukas > 7AM

608-838-4730

Hours

  Mon

 Closed

    Tue

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Wed

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Thu

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Fri

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Sat

 07:30 am – 09:00 pm

    Sun

 07:30 am – 08:00 pm

   Pleast note, our kitchen may close earlier than listed. Please call to verify how late we will serving if you will be arriving close to the closing times listed.

The bar will remain open later and close at the bartenders discretion.

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LAKE MONONA

Sardine, Can’t use until Lake Monona project is finished

608-441-1600

Technically, does not have a docking as a business but there is municipal docking nearby

Had one right , boat landing ---- no cleats ,

Building might be dock on other side of cleats --- public

et out north of 55I’m hoping to get out

Lake Vista Café

tel:16082614000 --- 

Kristen --- > Dock in Law Park --- > That dock is rented out by floating business

The Pontoon Porch rent from the ---- >  $FSRN

FSRN

Fisker Inc

Watchers
86,653

chapter 11 was the only option in this situation and it was pushed by restructuring bodies. Fisker will survive.

8am - 5pm

Rooftop dining on Madison’s iconic Monona Terrace. Commanding panoramic

View of the entirety of Lake Monona.  single large platform

tie up cross the path and parking lot to take elevator to top

floor outdoor dining with the best lakeview dining in the

region

Hours (weather permitting):
Closed Monday
Tuesday 11am-3pm
Wednesday-Sunday 11am-7pm

2024 Food Menu

2024 Drink Menu

Enjoy sprawling views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison’s cityscape at Lake Vista Café, located in the William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens. Lake Vista Café is the perfect place to enjoy rooftop dining at its finest. It’s one of the best spots in all of Madison to relax with a glass of wine and good friends in a relaxed, gourmet-casual atmosphere.

The delicious menu includes local favorites like cheese curds and fish, as well as global dishes and everything in between to satisfy just about any craving. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees can be enjoyed with an assortment of beverages, such as wine, beer, lemonade and other choices. Lake Vista Café is kid-friendly, and the staff is terrific too!

Whether you’re here to take in the amazing views from the rooftop garden, an event, or to visit Monona Terrace, Lake Vista Café offers a dining experience that truly treats all your senses. It’s a prime location for locals and vacationers alike and not to be missed when visiting downtown Madison.

Weather permitting, Lake Vista Café typically is open May through September for lunch and dinner.

Lake Vista Café can also be booked for private events.

LEVEL 6 – WILLIAM T. EVJUE ROOFTOP GARDENS

Lake Vista Café

Closed for the season.

Reopening Spring 2024. Generally Mid-May

Menu done mid-May

CONTACT US

608.261.4000

Kristen ==- THank you for your coverage of Lake Vista,

and reaching out to us

[The rooftop affords diners birdseye views of Lake Monona to the East

and downtown Madison's expanding skyline and the Capitol

to the West]

Expansive views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison’s cityscape at Lake Vista Café, located in the William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens. Lake Vista Café is the perfect place to enjoy rooftop dining at its finest. It’s one of the best spots in all of Madison to relax with a glass of wine and good friends in a relaxed, gourmet-casual atmosphere.

The delicious menu includes local favorites like cheese curds and fish, as well as global dishes and everything in between to satisfy just about any craving. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees can be enjoyed with an assortment of beverages, such as wine, beer, lemonade and other choices. Lake Vista Café is kid-friendly, and the staff is terrific too!

Whether you’re here to take in the amazing views from the rooftop garden, an event, or to visit Monona Terrace, Lake Vista Café offers a dining experience that truly treats all your senses. It’s a prime location for locals and vacationers alike and not to be missed when visiting downtown Madison.

Weather permitting, Lake Vista Café typically is open May through September for lunch and dinner.

Lake Vista Café can also be booked for private events.

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Anchor Inn Bar and Grill

dockage ---- tie up and ----

Place to go order on phone --- or come in order

at the bar ------ or with a server and to go box --

containers --- regular ----- we have patio outdoor

and grass seating with a bar, 

------------------------------------------

Sunset Bar & Grill

Ft. Atkinson

Contact

W7905 High Ridge Rd.

Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

608-501-7241 >> not accepting phone

nd amazing brand new piers for docking.

​

Our Kitchen Hours of Service -

Tuesday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Monday: Closed

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Lakes Edition's Annual Dock-N-Dine List Includes Area Favorites And Some Surprises

Summer is just a month away and with our state's warmest weather comes some fantastic opportunities to enjoy dining al fresco. And in Southern Wisconsin there are even more memorable Summer places to dine by boat. .More >

Island Bar and Grill

Ft. Atkinson, Blackhawk Island Road

00000000000000000000000000000000000

because this lake has logn 50/50 full tiome residents

memorial day to labor day

right next to Lake Kegonasa state park can laucnh boat

and come here.  ..... If there camping they can keep there

boat here for week... 

Food wiswe s

wide reange of burgers, sandwichse, pizza, appetizers

friday night fish fry don't serve food on patio

smoke ourown meats , generally serve sandwichseat night

tends to get buggy or chilly..... if they want drink more than

happy too.

Even had pontooon planes moor here.

Basically people come in our the fisherman,, tween time

this weekend expecting peopel to be out on the patio

closed on Sundays right now.

Then once it gets wamer

TUbers boarder

50 / 50 ---- a lot of people from IL have summer homes

here.... With the local community people were go to township launches

or Dane Cty Launch at Fish Camp.... So the locals can get

in here too.

Just saw some the other day.....

Laura co-owner ,,, 

Come enjoy the lake that's what were here for,,

save

Thanks so much, thanks for reaching out

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Lakes Edition's Annual Dock-N-Dine List Includes Area Favorites And Some Surprises

Summer is just a month away and with our state's warmest weather, fantastic opportunities dining al fresco abound. In Southern Wisconsin there are even more memorable Summer places to dine, by boat.

DOCK’ N DINE

Dock’N Dine ^

THE 2024 LAKES EDITION DOCK-N-DINE LIST

The 2024 Ultimate Summer Dock And Dining List

Originally Published May 21, 2024 Updated June 20, 2024

It’s a late grey, day in late April and Springer’s on the Lake is buzzing indoors, in May the energy will shift outdoors with the bar’s prime location on Lake Kegonsa.

quiet but in about a  month activity outdoors will be bustling and the docks will be filled with hungry boaters.  “50/50 the permanent residents and the return of Illinoisans to the their Summer getaways along the shores of Lake Kegonsa.

According to Valpunis, Not many regions in our state with the exception of the chain-of-lakes, and the Hayward area have so many dock and dining culinary adventures for boaters.

Lakes Edition's Annual DOCK N DINE

LIst

----------------------------------------------------

????????????????????????

----------------------------------------------------------

REcommend and best selling

seafood options

transientDocking available

ANy new features for boaters

dining outdoors --- > carryout ---> picnic table

dining indoors

name and role,

23 boat docks people can order from , anchor (walk to shore –sandy bottom)

full restaurant and bar huge patio,

call in don't have online platform

open at 11 am and we kitchen closes at 10

weekend all day, weekday 4-5

brugers, walleye seandwithc vaery popular

not at the moment,

Summer time,

not yet,,,

Carryout can eat on boat, outside and inside

quote

?????????????????????????

----------------------------------------------------

Thank you very much muh-man...

Christy's Landing

Contact Us

2952 Waubesa Avenue

Madison, WI 53711

manager@christyslanding.com

+1 (608) 222-5391 >>> 4/11 @ > noon

Hours

Monday - Friday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sunday9:00 AM - 12:00

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MARINER'S INN

5339 Lighthouse Bay Dr.

Madison, WI 53704

Phone: (608) 246-3120  >>>

Transient slips or one long dock. Overnight dockage with Power? Channel easy to navigate dining outdoors???

LAKE KOSHKONONG

Buckhorn Supper Club

11802 N Charley Bluff Rd, 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd, 53563-9644, Milton, Wisconsin, Milton, WI 53563-9644

+1 608 868 2653

Lakeview Campground and Bar

1901 Wisconsin Highway 59, Milton,

Wisconsin 53563, United States

608-868-7800

lakeviewcampgrounndllc@yahoo.com

All kinds

Daily while pepop

Other slips ---- > 

Jacob > 1pm

Take 18 boat about 25 and come up

Finger piers ----- > When Fridays 5 through dinner \house fish fry with salad bar

Sat and Sunday crazy busy all always room

Heaviest times 4pm>

Sunday all day because meat raffle > > they win meat or mon\ey ( 1pm until we run out of meat

Wednesday until we

Tables with chairs --- outside bar also -------  music live Friday, sat, thurs 6-8 , fri 6-10 , sat 6-10

9-1 karoake Sun 3-7, ----- Primte Rib Sat. Nigh > 4 – one inch cut

, lobster, shirimp,   sat- setak and prime rib

Sun = soup and sandwich grilled chees

Sat – sun --  Brunch ---- boaters come in o

Just menu items ------ vvery popular – no wake until you get to the lake

There is a river starts just before right before us……….

Jake – after 1pm

Hours

Open today

11:00 am – 11:30 pm

 --------------------------------------

Springers on The Lake

(608) 884 - 6007 xxx 205 - 9300 >>>

Laru --- we do have dockign available to the public

do not have launchking area there is a dip over the rocks

full patio right by the lake and the docks,

we do serve sandwich in daytime burgers that thing

We have a large pier just for public docking

one two three four five six finger peirs eight normal

pontaoon boats. then another dock could have tie ups

to and we rent slips, most are taken .... ladder

off bottom ladder sand botton climb up ladder kids go

there .

Have entertainment outside on patio... moor up or anchor

peier gets full friday 3-4 pm....

We are also pet friendly so that if people on boats have grasy

lawn wehere dogs can do there missions.  Eventually

Dogs can come up to patio as long as on leash and behaved

supply pups with water and treats

there's shad and sun, grassy lawn.

REcommend and best selling

seafood options

transientDocking available

ANy new features for boaters

dining outdoors --- > carryout ---> picnic table

dining indoors

name and role,

--------------------------------------------------

Green Lantern 

Lake Waubesa McFarland

Green Lantern Restaurant

4412 Siggelkow Road, McFarland, Wisconsin 53558, United States

Northeast corner of Lake Waubesa just south of McDaniel Park

Joy or Tom (>4pm) need to call bukas > 7AM

608-838-4730

Hours

  Mon

 Closed

    Tue

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Wed

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Thu

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Fri

 07:00 am – 09:00 pm

    Sat

 07:30 am – 09:00 pm

    Sun

 07:30 am – 08:00 pm

   Pleast note, our kitchen may close earlier than listed. Please call to verify how late we will serving if you will be arriving close to the closing times listed.

The bar will remain open later and close at the bartenders discretion.

------------------------------------------

LAKE MONONA

Sardine, Can’t use until Lake Monona project is finished

608-441-1600

Technically, does not have a docking as a business but there is municipal docking nearby

Had one right , boat landing ---- no cleats ,

Building might be dock on other side of cleats --- public

et out north of 55I’m hoping to get out

Lake Vista Café

tel:16082614000 --- 

Kristen --- > Dock in Law Park --- > That dock is rented out by floating business

The Pontoon Porch rent from the ---- >  $FSRN

FSRN

Fisker Inc

Watchers
86,653

chapter 11 was the only option in this situation and it was pushed by restructuring bodies. Fisker will survive.

8am - 5pm

Rooftop dining on Madison’s iconic Monona Terrace. Commanding panoramic

View of the entirety of Lake Monona.  single large platform

tie up cross the path and parking lot to take elevator to top

floor outdoor dining with the best lakeview dining in the

region

Hours (weather permitting):
Closed Monday
Tuesday 11am-3pm
Wednesday-Sunday 11am-7pm

2024 Food Menu

2024 Drink Menu

Enjoy sprawling views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison’s cityscape at Lake Vista Café, located in the William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens. Lake Vista Café is the perfect place to enjoy rooftop dining at its finest. It’s one of the best spots in all of Madison to relax with a glass of wine and good friends in a relaxed, gourmet-casual atmosphere.

The delicious menu includes local favorites like cheese curds and fish, as well as global dishes and everything in between to satisfy just about any craving. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees can be enjoyed with an assortment of beverages, such as wine, beer, lemonade and other choices. Lake Vista Café is kid-friendly, and the staff is terrific too!

Whether you’re here to take in the amazing views from the rooftop garden, an event, or to visit Monona Terrace, Lake Vista Café offers a dining experience that truly treats all your senses. It’s a prime location for locals and vacationers alike and not to be missed when visiting downtown Madison.

Weather permitting, Lake Vista Café typically is open May through September for lunch and dinner.

Lake Vista Café can also be booked for private events.

LEVEL 6 – WILLIAM T. EVJUE ROOFTOP GARDENS

Lake Vista Café

Closed for the season.

Reopening Spring 2024. Generally Mid-May

Menu done mid-May

CONTACT US

608.261.4000

Kristen ==- THank you for your coverage of Lake Vista,

and reaching out to us

[The rooftop affords diners birdseye views of Lake Monona to the East

and downtown Madison's expanding skyline and the Capitol

to the West]

Expansive views of Lake Monona and downtown Madison’s cityscape at Lake Vista Café, located in the William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens. Lake Vista Café is the perfect place to enjoy rooftop dining at its finest. It’s one of the best spots in all of Madison to relax with a glass of wine and good friends in a relaxed, gourmet-casual atmosphere.

The delicious menu includes local favorites like cheese curds and fish, as well as global dishes and everything in between to satisfy just about any craving. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees can be enjoyed with an assortment of beverages, such as wine, beer, lemonade and other choices. Lake Vista Café is kid-friendly, and the staff is terrific too!

Whether you’re here to take in the amazing views from the rooftop garden, an event, or to visit Monona Terrace, Lake Vista Café offers a dining experience that truly treats all your senses. It’s a prime location for locals and vacationers alike and not to be missed when visiting downtown Madison.

Weather permitting, Lake Vista Café typically is open May through September for lunch and dinner.

Lake Vista Café can also be booked for private events.

---------------------------

Anchor Inn Bar and Grill

dockage ---- tie up and ----

Place to go order on phone --- or come in order

at the bar ------ or with a server and to go box --

containers --- regular ----- we have patio outdoor

and grass seating with a bar, 

------------------------------------------

Sunset Bar & Grill

Ft. Atkinson

Contact

W7905 High Ridge Rd.

Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

608-501-7241 >> not accepting phone

nd amazing brand new piers for docking.

​

Our Kitchen Hours of Service -

Tuesday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Monday: Closed

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Lakes Edition's Annual Dock-N-Dine List Includes Area Favorites And Some Surprises

Summer is just a month away and with our state's warmest weather comes some fantastic opportunities to enjoy dining al fresco. And in Southern Wisconsin there are even more memorable Summer places to dine by boat. .More >

Island Bar and Grill

Ft. Atkinson, Blackhawk Island Road

00000000000000000000000000000000000

because this lake has logn 50/50 full tiome residents

memorial day to labor day

right next to Lake Kegonasa state park can laucnh boat

and come here.  ..... If there camping they can keep there

boat here for week... 

Food wiswe s

wide reange of burgers, sandwichse, pizza, appetizers

friday night fish fry don't serve food on patio

smoke ourown meats , generally serve sandwichseat night

tends to get buggy or chilly..... if they want drink more than

happy too.

Even had pontooon planes moor here.

Basically people come in our the fisherman,, tween time

this weekend expecting peopel to be out on the patio

closed on Sundays right now.

Then once it gets wamer

TUbers boarder

50 / 50 ---- a lot of people from IL have summer homes

here.... With the local community people were go to township launches

or Dane Cty Launch at Fish Camp.... So the locals can get

in here too.

Just saw some the other day.....

Laura co-owner ,,, 

Come enjoy the lake that's what were here for,,

save

Thanks so much, thanks for reaching out

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

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The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

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Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

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Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

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The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

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The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

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The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

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Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

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Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

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Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

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Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

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Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.

Presenting The Annual Lakes Edition DockNDine List  For 2024

Why travel up north to get the authentic taste and experience of a true Wisconsin supper club? There are so many fine dining spots right here in our neck of the woods. What makes for a true supper club? The Northwoods' experience meets you at the parking lot. The supper club-feel greets you with friendly staff, and the noisy clatter of an adjacent bar and overflowing tables of happy families and friends. It is generous portions of large plate dinners complimentary salad bar joined by a basket of bread, possibly a soup like onion or chicken noodle and of course the steak. And if it's Friday it is Friday fish fry with sides like coleslaw and a bake potato. Thankfully, those days are back.

This soul healing combination of plentiful food and gregarious atmosphere had its' beginnings in the 1920s not in Wisconsin but Hollywood California. Yes, that's right supper clubs are another California import. Thankfully, Wisconsinites can lay claim to this restaurant trend as the founder of the 20s era, West Coast establishment was a native Milwaukeean. Soon after, Supper clubs began opening up from coast to coast, each with its' own signature regionalism, whether that be décor like a smoke filled, swanky nightclub or Northwoods log cabin.  But over time, with the expansion of the U.S. highway system and suburbanization, according to the documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, the restaurant trend slowly disappeared. But, Wisconsin held on to the family tradition of eating out together breaking bread and celebrating life. "Around for decades, supper clubs in Wisconsin have been able to hold their own style and traditions," says the supper club documentary. A small aim for this article is to keep the tradition alive here in Southern Wisconsin, and if the popularity of the establishments sampled below is any indication supper clubs will be around for many years to come.

Before you go, COVID-19 has created a labor shortage in the restaurant industry. 

Many workers are performing multiple roles on the job. Please be patient and kind

with the waitstaff, and restaurants listed.

ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

-------------------------------------------------------------

The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

-----------------------------------------

Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

--------------------------------------

Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

-----------------------------------------------

The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

---------------------------------------------

The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

---------------------------------------------

The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

-----------------------------------------

Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

----------------------------------

Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

-----------------------------------------------

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

----------------------------------------

Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

--------------------------------------------------------

Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.

Presenting The Annual Lakes Edition DockNDine List  For 2024

Why travel up north to get the authentic taste and experience of a true Wisconsin supper club? There are so many fine dining spots right here in our neck of the woods. What makes for a true supper club? The Northwoods' experience meets you at the parking lot. The supper club-feel greets you with friendly staff, and the noisy clatter of an adjacent bar and overflowing tables of happy families and friends. It is generous portions of large plate dinners complimentary salad bar joined by a basket of bread, possibly a soup like onion or chicken noodle and of course the steak. And if it's Friday it is Friday fish fry with sides like coleslaw and a bake potato. Thankfully, those days are back.

This soul healing combination of plentiful food and gregarious atmosphere had its' beginnings in the 1920s not in Wisconsin but Hollywood California. Yes, that's right supper clubs are another California import. Thankfully, Wisconsinites can lay claim to this restaurant trend as the founder of the 20s era, West Coast establishment was a native Milwaukeean. Soon after, Supper clubs began opening up from coast to coast, each with its' own signature regionalism, whether that be décor like a smoke filled, swanky nightclub or Northwoods log cabin.  But over time, with the expansion of the U.S. highway system and suburbanization, according to the documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, the restaurant trend slowly disappeared. But, Wisconsin held on to the family tradition of eating out together breaking bread and celebrating life. "Around for decades, supper clubs in Wisconsin have been able to hold their own style and traditions," says the supper club documentary. A small aim for this article is to keep the tradition alive here in Southern Wisconsin, and if the popularity of the establishments sampled below is any indication supper clubs will be around for many years to come.

Before you go, COVID-19 has created a labor shortage in the restaurant industry. 

Many workers are performing multiple roles on the job. Please be patient and kind

with the waitstaff, and restaurants listed.

ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

-------------------------------------------------------------

The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

-----------------------------------------

Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

--------------------------------------

Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

-----------------------------------------------

The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

---------------------------------------------

The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

---------------------------------------------

The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

-----------------------------------------

Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

----------------------------------

Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

-----------------------------------------------

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

----------------------------------------

Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

--------------------------------------------------------

Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.

Presenting The Annual Lakes Edition DockNDine List  For 2024

Why travel up north to get the authentic taste and experience of a true Wisconsin supper club? There are so many fine dining spots right here in our neck of the woods. What makes for a true supper club? The Northwoods' experience meets you at the parking lot. The supper club-feel greets you with friendly staff, and the noisy clatter of an adjacent bar and overflowing tables of happy families and friends. It is generous portions of large plate dinners complimentary salad bar joined by a basket of bread, possibly a soup like onion or chicken noodle and of course the steak. And if it's Friday it is Friday fish fry with sides like coleslaw and a bake potato. Thankfully, those days are back.

This soul healing combination of plentiful food and gregarious atmosphere had its' beginnings in the 1920s not in Wisconsin but Hollywood California. Yes, that's right supper clubs are another California import. Thankfully, Wisconsinites can lay claim to this restaurant trend as the founder of the 20s era, West Coast establishment was a native Milwaukeean. Soon after, Supper clubs began opening up from coast to coast, each with its' own signature regionalism, whether that be décor like a smoke filled, swanky nightclub or Northwoods log cabin.  But over time, with the expansion of the U.S. highway system and suburbanization, according to the documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, the restaurant trend slowly disappeared. But, Wisconsin held on to the family tradition of eating out together breaking bread and celebrating life. "Around for decades, supper clubs in Wisconsin have been able to hold their own style and traditions," says the supper club documentary. A small aim for this article is to keep the tradition alive here in Southern Wisconsin, and if the popularity of the establishments sampled below is any indication supper clubs will be around for many years to come.

Before you go, COVID-19 has created a labor shortage in the restaurant industry. 

Many workers are performing multiple roles on the job. Please be patient and kind

with the waitstaff, and restaurants listed.

ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

-------------------------------------------------------------

The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

-----------------------------------------

Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

--------------------------------------

Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

-----------------------------------------------

The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

---------------------------------------------

The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

---------------------------------------------

The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

-----------------------------------------

Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

----------------------------------

Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

-----------------------------------------------

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

----------------------------------------

Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

--------------------------------------------------------

Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.

Presenting The Annual Lakes Edition DockNDine List  For 2024

Why travel up north to get the authentic taste and experience of a true Wisconsin supper club? There are so many fine dining spots right here in our neck of the woods. What makes for a true supper club? The Northwoods' experience meets you at the parking lot. The supper club-feel greets you with friendly staff, and the noisy clatter of an adjacent bar and overflowing tables of happy families and friends. It is generous portions of large plate dinners complimentary salad bar joined by a basket of bread, possibly a soup like onion or chicken noodle and of course the steak. And if it's Friday it is Friday fish fry with sides like coleslaw and a bake potato. Thankfully, those days are back.

This soul healing combination of plentiful food and gregarious atmosphere had its' beginnings in the 1920s not in Wisconsin but Hollywood California. Yes, that's right supper clubs are another California import. Thankfully, Wisconsinites can lay claim to this restaurant trend as the founder of the 20s era, West Coast establishment was a native Milwaukeean. Soon after, Supper clubs began opening up from coast to coast, each with its' own signature regionalism, whether that be décor like a smoke filled, swanky nightclub or Northwoods log cabin.  But over time, with the expansion of the U.S. highway system and suburbanization, according to the documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, the restaurant trend slowly disappeared. But, Wisconsin held on to the family tradition of eating out together breaking bread and celebrating life. "Around for decades, supper clubs in Wisconsin have been able to hold their own style and traditions," says the supper club documentary. A small aim for this article is to keep the tradition alive here in Southern Wisconsin, and if the popularity of the establishments sampled below is any indication supper clubs will be around for many years to come.

Before you go, COVID-19 has created a labor shortage in the restaurant industry. 

Many workers are performing multiple roles on the job. Please be patient and kind

with the waitstaff, and restaurants listed.

ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

-------------------------------------------------------------

The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

-----------------------------------------

Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

--------------------------------------

Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

-----------------------------------------------

The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

---------------------------------------------

The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

---------------------------------------------

The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

-----------------------------------------

Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

----------------------------------

Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

-----------------------------------------------

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

----------------------------------------

Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

--------------------------------------------------------

Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.

Presenting The Annual Lakes Edition DockNDine List  For 2024

Why travel up north to get the authentic taste and experience of a true Wisconsin supper club? There are so many fine dining spots right here in our neck of the woods. What makes for a true supper club? The Northwoods' experience meets you at the parking lot. The supper club-feel greets you with friendly staff, and the noisy clatter of an adjacent bar and overflowing tables of happy families and friends. It is generous portions of large plate dinners complimentary salad bar joined by a basket of bread, possibly a soup like onion or chicken noodle and of course the steak. And if it's Friday it is Friday fish fry with sides like coleslaw and a bake potato. Thankfully, those days are back.

This soul healing combination of plentiful food and gregarious atmosphere had its' beginnings in the 1920s not in Wisconsin but Hollywood California. Yes, that's right supper clubs are another California import. Thankfully, Wisconsinites can lay claim to this restaurant trend as the founder of the 20s era, West Coast establishment was a native Milwaukeean. Soon after, Supper clubs began opening up from coast to coast, each with its' own signature regionalism, whether that be décor like a smoke filled, swanky nightclub or Northwoods log cabin.  But over time, with the expansion of the U.S. highway system and suburbanization, according to the documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, the restaurant trend slowly disappeared. But, Wisconsin held on to the family tradition of eating out together breaking bread and celebrating life. "Around for decades, supper clubs in Wisconsin have been able to hold their own style and traditions," says the supper club documentary. A small aim for this article is to keep the tradition alive here in Southern Wisconsin, and if the popularity of the establishments sampled below is any indication supper clubs will be around for many years to come.

Before you go, COVID-19 has created a labor shortage in the restaurant industry. 

Many workers are performing multiple roles on the job. Please be patient and kind

with the waitstaff, and restaurants listed.

ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

-------------------------------------------------------------

The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

-----------------------------------------

Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

--------------------------------------

Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

-----------------------------------------------

The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

---------------------------------------------

The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

---------------------------------------------

The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

-----------------------------------------

Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

----------------------------------

Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

-----------------------------------------------

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

----------------------------------------

Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

--------------------------------------------------------

Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.

Presenting The Annual Lakes Edition DockNDine List  For 2024

Why travel up north to get the authentic taste and experience of a true Wisconsin supper club? There are so many fine dining spots right here in our neck of the woods. What makes for a true supper club? The Northwoods' experience meets you at the parking lot. The supper club-feel greets you with friendly staff, and the noisy clatter of an adjacent bar and overflowing tables of happy families and friends. It is generous portions of large plate dinners complimentary salad bar joined by a basket of bread, possibly a soup like onion or chicken noodle and of course the steak. And if it's Friday it is Friday fish fry with sides like coleslaw and a bake potato. Thankfully, those days are back.

This soul healing combination of plentiful food and gregarious atmosphere had its' beginnings in the 1920s not in Wisconsin but Hollywood California. Yes, that's right supper clubs are another California import. Thankfully, Wisconsinites can lay claim to this restaurant trend as the founder of the 20s era, West Coast establishment was a native Milwaukeean. Soon after, Supper clubs began opening up from coast to coast, each with its' own signature regionalism, whether that be décor like a smoke filled, swanky nightclub or Northwoods log cabin.  But over time, with the expansion of the U.S. highway system and suburbanization, according to the documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, the restaurant trend slowly disappeared. But, Wisconsin held on to the family tradition of eating out together breaking bread and celebrating life. "Around for decades, supper clubs in Wisconsin have been able to hold their own style and traditions," says the supper club documentary. A small aim for this article is to keep the tradition alive here in Southern Wisconsin, and if the popularity of the establishments sampled below is any indication supper clubs will be around for many years to come.

Before you go, COVID-19 has created a labor shortage in the restaurant industry. 

Many workers are performing multiple roles on the job. Please be patient and kind

with the waitstaff, and restaurants listed.

ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

-------------------------------------------------------------

The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

-----------------------------------------

Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

--------------------------------------

Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

-----------------------------------------------

The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

---------------------------------------------

The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

---------------------------------------------

The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

-----------------------------------------

Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

----------------------------------

Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

-----------------------------------------------

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

----------------------------------------

Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

--------------------------------------------------------

Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.

Presenting The Annual Lakes Edition DockNDine List  For 2024

Why travel up north to get the authentic taste and experience of a true Wisconsin supper club? There are so many fine dining spots right here in our neck of the woods. What makes for a true supper club? The Northwoods' experience meets you at the parking lot. The supper club-feel greets you with friendly staff, and the noisy clatter of an adjacent bar and overflowing tables of happy families and friends. It is generous portions of large plate dinners complimentary salad bar joined by a basket of bread, possibly a soup like onion or chicken noodle and of course the steak. And if it's Friday it is Friday fish fry with sides like coleslaw and a bake potato. Thankfully, those days are back.

This soul healing combination of plentiful food and gregarious atmosphere had its' beginnings in the 1920s not in Wisconsin but Hollywood California. Yes, that's right supper clubs are another California import. Thankfully, Wisconsinites can lay claim to this restaurant trend as the founder of the 20s era, West Coast establishment was a native Milwaukeean. Soon after, Supper clubs began opening up from coast to coast, each with its' own signature regionalism, whether that be décor like a smoke filled, swanky nightclub or Northwoods log cabin.  But over time, with the expansion of the U.S. highway system and suburbanization, according to the documentary, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, the restaurant trend slowly disappeared. But, Wisconsin held on to the family tradition of eating out together breaking bread and celebrating life. "Around for decades, supper clubs in Wisconsin have been able to hold their own style and traditions," says the supper club documentary. A small aim for this article is to keep the tradition alive here in Southern Wisconsin, and if the popularity of the establishments sampled below is any indication supper clubs will be around for many years to come.

Before you go, COVID-19 has created a labor shortage in the restaurant industry. 

Many workers are performing multiple roles on the job. Please be patient and kind

with the waitstaff, and restaurants listed.

ENJOY THESE AREA SUPPER CLUBS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

Located along the banks of the Rock River, the Edgewater is a very popular regional destination Friday nights, and weekends. Planning a night? The supper club staff recommends that you reserve a table. You can reserve online at their website the Edgewater Supper Club. The Edgewater serves up the standard supper club fare like a 16 oz. New York strip with the traditional sides: their house salad and baked potato. Certainly one of the attractions for locals and regional fans alike is the Edgewater's commitment to "Farm-to-Table." If you like fish you can't go wrong with their walleye served in a mustard cream sauce. And don't forget to try out their famous wedge fries.

The Original Edgewater Supper Club

3522 Co Rd K,

Jefferson, WI 53549

Phone:(920) 674-9942

-------------------------------------------------------------

The Maple Tree Supper Club

Convenient to get to (Hwy. 51) but plan to arrive after 7:30 on a Friday or Saturday if you want a booth or be prepared to wait around the bar in the front. This place definitely has the supper club cred with the interior decor alone the food matches the expectations.

On October 5th, 2022, the Maple Tree Supper Club sustained damage after a fire broke out. McFarland Fire chief calls the restaurant's tragedy the worst fire in the village of McFarland's history. The Maple Tree Supper Club is closed until further notice. No information is provided about community fund raising or GoFundMe page.

Address: 6010 US 51
McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: (608)-838-5888

-----------------------------------------

Fredrick's Supper Club

Fredrick's check off two major supper club check boxes: ample parking and bountiful amounts of food. Try the prime rib or fried shrimp. Friendly staff, and traditional sides, this supper club is a Southern Wisconsin getaway to the Northwoods.

Address: 118 Merchant Row
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2966

--------------------------------------

Benedetti's Club 51

Not quite the Northwoods feel, but a place Frank Sinatra or Al Capone

might hang out at. Founded by in 1945 by Tosca Benedetti, the food, abbondanza!

Benedetti's has the traditional supper club fare like filet mignon or pepper steak but why would you when there is fresh mostaccioli or lasagna or chicken cacciatore. All dinners include: Soup & Salad Bar; choice of potato and freshly baked bread. And for dessert, the other worldly looking dripping mounds that are the grass hopper and old fashioned get rave reviews. Speaking of coverage Fodor's even listed Benedetti's in 2016 article about

Midwest supper clubs.

3232 S Riverside Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-362-9917

https://benedettisclub51.wordpress.com/menu/

-----------------------------------------------

The Butterfly Supper Club

A long time Beloit tradition that had its' beginning in the 1920s as a tea room. The physical location has gone through many owners, and a fire in 1972 that gutted the original building. Today, the Butterfly Supper Club offers traditional fare with an upscale Décor and features live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 5246 E County Road X
Beloit, WI 53511
To make reservations call: (608) -362-8577
http://www.butterflyclub.us/

---------------------------------------------

The Duck In Supper Club

Once a speak easy in the days of Al Capone the Duck Inn has long storied history. Did Scarface once lurk in the smoky shadows of the Duck on the lam? The name Duck Inn is a tongue in cheek Prohibition reference "duck in" to a speak easy for a boot legged alcoholic beverage. The Supper Club features the standard fare with a little cultural exploration. You can order the 12oz NY Strip, or the 24oz Porterhouse but why not try Grecian Pork Chops or the Duck In's wienerschnitzel for change? Every dinner comes of "Soup, Juice, Tossed Salad or Spinach Salad Choice of Potato, or Rice (except where pasta or rice is included) Bread, Crackers and Cheese."

County A and Hwy 89 in the township of Richmond, city of Delavan
Phone: (608) 883-6988

https://www.duckinndelavan.com/

---------------------------------------------

The 615 Club

The 615 is another great downtown Beloit supper club with a long history and great steaks, walleye, pork chops, and more. The classic relish tray even includes pickled herring, and numerous sides. Be sure to try The 615 Ribeye.

Address: 615 Broad Street
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608)-364-4615

http://the615club.com/

-----------------------------------------

Buckhorn Supper Club

If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to

be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd
Milton, WI 53563
Phone: (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

----------------------------------

Helgesen's Harpos

Established in 2006 and located on the outskirts of Janesville, Helgesen's Harpos is a relative newcomer on the scene but the food is all classic supper club fare. Check out the frog legs and mash potatoes for starters.

Address: 5201 State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Phone: (608)-752-8886

http://helgesensharpos.com/

-----------------------------------------------

Kavanaugh's Esquire Club

On Madison's northside this long time supper club has the outward appearance of a family-style restaurant but Kavanaugh's serves up traditional classics like steak and seafood with sides like any true supper club.

Address: 1025 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) -249-0193

http://kavanaughsesquire.club/

----------------------------------------

Toby’s Supper Club

Though adjacent to Stoughton Road, Toby's is a bit of a challenge to get to. If you go on a Friday night and arrive after rush hour quickly review the large parking lot before committing to an evening of eating. Even if the lot is not full, it may already be jammed to the rafters with hungry and thirsty patrons especially on a Friday night. Toby's has lots of regulars. Expect to wait at the bar before you begin your own culinary adventure. At Toby's every meal begins with the relish tray. What's behind the popularity? The food, filet mignon, chicken, prime rib, walleye (et al) has a lot to do with that.

3717 S Dutch Mill Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608)-222-6913

http://www.tobyssupperclub.com/Home.html

--------------------------------------------------------

Please tread lightly online with the restaurant reviews like Yelp! or Trip Advisor. The standard play, no matter which restaurant reviewed: for every one or three out of five star customer review expect to see at least one or two five star post(s) immediately following. Are these 5-star reviews real, burner accounts or hired guns? Who knows.

Can't get enough of that authentic supper club experience? Why not bring it home? Check out Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook great recipes for that Friday night, family tradition.

Inspired to bring the Supper club experience home? Check out Lakes' Editions' classic recipes for a great Fish dinner and more.