July 26, 1999
Supper clubs are about more than just dining – they’re about the people you’re with, the place you’re at, and the personality of it all. What is a Wisconsin supper club, exactly? While there is no exact definition, Wisconsin supper clubs typically feature woody interiors, natural fireplaces, and menus filled with fine entrées like prime rib, steaks, and seafood. A rotating relish tray and cheese curds are the appetizers of choice, and old fashioneds the cocktail.
While supper clubs are common across the Midwest, they are most closely associated with the Badger State – and the Wisconsin Dells area has the best supper clubs in Wisconsin. In fact, our supper clubs are frequently featured on Madison Magazine’s list of top supper clubs and steak houses in the state. Here are some insider insights on Wisconsin Dells supper clubs, friendly and unhurried venues where you can enjoy hearty fare, vintage ambiance, and unforgettable times.
Must-Try Supper Clubs During Your Visit to Wisconsin Dells
Designed by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, The Del-Bar exudes elegance and polish. In 2024, it expanded the pre-dinner waiting area, added a lobby bar, and installed three large lighted water fountains outdoors – a nostalgic nod to the fountains that stood there during the “heyday” of supper clubs. The Del-Bar is a perfect blend of classic supper-club and modern convenience – you can even reserve your table online!
Must-try items: While The Del-Bar’s steaks and chops are top-notch, its seafood dishes (like Baked Oysters Rockefeller and Twin Cold Water Lobster Tails) are a delight. And the French Onion Soup always draws raves!
Fun Fact: The Del-Bar’s name comes from its original location, a cozy converted cabin with just six tables, standing on the road between Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo.
Field’s at the Wilderness was designed by James Dresser, the same Wright-inspired architect as The Del-Bar, and it shares the former’s Prairie School design aesthetic. Highlights include stone hearth fireplaces, distinctive water features, and exhibition kitchen. With its mood lighting, private dining rooms, and elegant décor, Field’s at the Wilderness is perfect for couples or groups seeking an intimate atmosphere.
Must-try items: Lamb lollipops with mint jelly, filet mignon, and blackened ribeye are among the most frequently cited entrées. For starters, don’t miss the lobster bisque!
Fun fact: Field’s at the Wilderness is a magnet for wine lovers. It has received Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” multiple times.
Frequently named Wisconsin’s top supper club by Madison Magazine, Ishnala Supper Club is the definition of rustic charm. Tucked inside beautiful Mirror Lake State Park, the window-filled restaurant features lots of timber and stone, and a bar wrapped around a real Norway Pine growing through the roof.
Ishnala doesn’t take reservations, but waiting for your table is half the fun! In addition to the main bar, Ishnala offers a separate lakeside bar, as well as live music, and a beach overlooking the lake. What’s the hurry?
Must-try items: Old fashioneds, served in a signature branded glass, are not to be missed. Their cheese curds are also a great way to kick things off.
Fun fact: The restaurant’s building was once 19th century log cabin trading post.
Opened in the late 1950s, House of Embers is a longtime local favorite. A classic supper club set along Wisconsin Dells Parkway, it features cozy fireplaces, a wood-lined bar, and an impressive patio with live music. Casual yet intimate, House of Embers is ideal for a relaxed meal in a friendly atmosphere.
Must-try items: House of Embers is famous for its hickory-smoked BBQ ribs, hearty steaks, pastas, and Friday fish fry.
Fun fact: House of Embers features movie star-themed specialty rooms, including the Omar Sharif Room, where more than 500 wedding proposals are said to have taken place over the years!
Located inside Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Double Cut Steak House has a modern décor with a sophisticated, yet unpretentious, atmosphere and a friendly waitstaff who know their offerings inside and out. Their menu features large, double-cut steaks, seafood, and chops, all cooked over hot coals. It also has an extensive wine list and one of the area’s largest arrays of sushi appetizers and entrées.
Must-try items: Surf-and-turf fans will love the Filet Mignon Oscar, while diners who want to share an entrée can linger over the giant (48 oz.) Bone-In Tomahawk steak.
Fun fact: There is a hidden door in the restaurant that takes you to Redd’s Piano Bar and Lounge, where you can continue the night with live entertainment and specialty cocktails.
A part Chula Vista Resort, Kaminski’s Chop House offers diners views of the Wisconsin River below. Their menu features locally sourced meats and produce, including corn-fed, dry-aged, center-cut beef selected by master butchers.
Must-try items: Kaminski’s Chop House’s steaks are top-notch, and its Saturday prime rib is to die for! Aside from meats, one of its most unique and popular items is the Garbage Salad – prepared to order tableside, adding extra entertainment to the meal.
Fun facts: Kaminski’s Chop House has earned numerous culinary accolades, including: OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Award 2024; Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024; “#1 Best Steakhouse in Wisconsin” by EatThis.com in 2021; and Tripadvisor’s Hall of Fame Award of Excellence for 10+ years.
While most supper clubs have a retro vibe, Dawn Manor Restaurant, Bar & Speakeasy is downright historical. This rebuilt 19th century mansion features original woodwork and furnishings, historically themed dining rooms, and a Prohibition-style speakeasy. Dawn Manor’s menu is a mix of modern American cuisine and classic supper club fare. In addition to standards like steaks, prime rib, bone-in pork chops, and salmon, guests can enjoy comfort foods like meatloaf with bacon and cheese or the Big Uppy Burger.
Must-try items: The Brandy Old Fashioned, poured with Dawn Manor’s own house-crafted brandy, is outstanding. For food, try the herb-crusted prime rib, Norwegian salmon, or bone-in pork chop.
Fun fact: Dawn Manor was taken apart from its original location on Lake Delton, then rebuilt using the same stones it was made from over 150 years ago.
Make Supper Clubs Part of Your Next Wisconsin Dells Visit
Wisconsin Dells supper clubs are more than just places to eat – they are time machines that take you back to a community-driven dining tradition, where the food is comforting, the drinks are stiff, and the conversation flows long after the plates have been cleared. Why not treat yourself next time you are in the area? Arrive early, savor every moment, and enjoy an old fashioned (or two)!