Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (MilwFoodlovers)

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 08:40:57 GMT

I'm sure your host wherever you're staying can offer up some good suggestions. You also are very close to the Dells which is full of supper clubs that have Friday fish fries but I'd try a local place first. I'd just like to tell you that Carr Valley Cheese in nearby La Valle has some truly outstanding artisan cheeses that I think are well worth a visit. It's just the next town over and if you enjoy cheese, this is the place to go. http://www.carrvalleycheese.com/

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (vfiel)

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:33:01 GMT

Hi! I am coming to Wisconsin from Canada in a few weeks and will participate in a fish fry!! I will be in the Reedsburg area and would love some recommendations on where to eat! We don't have things like this up here so I'm really looking forward it :)

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (db1105)

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:12:59 GMT

As an east coaster we I make sure to hit any fishfrys when up in Wisconsin. It's one of those do in Rome things.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Davydd)

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:55:23 GMT

It's lutefisk not lukafish and no it is not fried. It's parboiled. So it is off topic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutefisk

The upper Midwest is a freshwater fried fish heaven from local fish fries to fried walleye sandwiches in restaurants to battered and fried fresh caught fish at the cabin or camp ground. Lutefisk is seafood Cod and a Norwegian aberration that is still eaten mainly at heritage festival gatherings and in the homes of died in the wool Norwegians. Very few restaurants serve it up but there are some. It also makes for great jokes to supplement Ole and Lena jokes.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (sonjaab)

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:20:32 GMT

What NO mention of Lukefish ????????????????????

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Davydd)

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:03:33 GMT

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Originally posted by badgergrl

This makes me want to cry. I'm in Rochester, MN for the next couple of years for school and I'm desperately missing my Northern Wisconsin roots - and the Friday Fish Fry tradition! Bootleggers in Tomahawk (on Lake Nokomis) and The Spinning Wheel in Shawano are my favorites, but I can't find a gosh darn Fish Fry in this town! Anybody know of any in the Rochester area? We're desperate at this point!

Try the American Legions and other lodges. Maybe churches. Maybe the least likely bar/grill that gets no publicity by the food connosseurs. Your living in a medical community of too many educated people thinking they have refined taste. But seriously, Rochester, though in Minnesota with 15,000 lakes, is not anywhere near the lakes regions.

I notice this is a really old thread. The Billfish Grill in St. Louis Park did not last long. It was OK but nothing to rave about. It was seafood and not a local fish restaurant.

Smelt is almost history. Every spring communities and organizations had smelt fries for fund raisers. Our local volunteer fire department did it every year back in the 80's but no more. The smelt pretty much run out on the north shore. It is no longer the spring ritual netting them in the feeder rivers and streams. Smelt were sardine sized skinny fish that got deep fried crispy and whole--no gutting or head chopping.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (badgergrl)

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:04:16 GMT

This makes me want to cry. I'm in Rochester, MN for the next couple of years for school and I'm desperately missing my Northern Wisconsin roots - and the Friday Fish Fry tradition! Bootleggers in Tomahawk (on Lake Nokomis) and The Spinning Wheel in Shawano are my favorites, but I can't find a gosh darn Fish Fry in this town! Anybody know of any in the Rochester area? We're desperate at this point!

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Josey Wales)

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:19:38 GMT

I once lived in the Graet White North in Finland, Minn. just outside Silver Bay and I have to say that the fish fries when the smelt are running are VERY hary to beat. Smelt in beer batter are one of my fondest culinary memories. The snow there however is not. Most any neighborhood tavern would be my choice for fish fries. Most have a tried and true recipe and cook on hand. Blend in with the vikings and eat well.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Pepe65)

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:25:40 GMT

The "Westside Bar and Grill" in Hastings, Mn has probably the BEST fish Fry I've ever eaten. All you can eat..Friday nights. I love fish, the "Westside" ranks in the top 5 in the state...bar none!

Westside is located on the "West" sid eof Hasting just of HW 55.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (ScreamingChicken)

Fri, 05 Nov 2004 14:43:53 GMT

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Originally posted by Tommy2dogs

When I lived in the Chicago area we would always spend alot of time in the Lake Geneva area in the summer. We always had a family group of 15 - 25 people and would go to the Perch Fry at Ralph's in Delevan on Fridays. Always a 1-2 hour wait no matter what time you went but it was worth it. Excellent Perch was accompianed by all you can eat Potato Pancakes and homemade loaf, either Banna, Cranberry, pumpkin breador Carrot cake. Sure miss it.

I'll second that about Ralph's. Haven't been there for years but my parents went not too long ago and said it's still good. Not every place with a Friday fry serves potato pancakes, either.

Coachman's Inn (Stoughton, exit #156 off of I-90) is my local choice. Fried, broiled, or both, and excellent crab-stuffed mushroom caps. Plus it's a golf course and during the season you can get a package deal for 18 holes and dinner...

Brad O.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Tommy2dogs)

Thu, 28 Oct 2004 11:15:03 GMT

When I lived in the Chicago area we would always spend alot of time in the Lake Geneva area in the summer. We always had a family group of 15 - 25 people and would go to the Perch Fry at Ralph's in Delevan on Fridays. Always a 1-2 hour wait no matter what time you went but it was worth it. Excellent Perch was accompianed by all you can eat Potato Pancakes and homemade loaf, either Banna, Cranberry, pumpkin breador Carrot cake. Sure miss it.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Andoo)

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 14:11:46 GMT

I've been to the Golden Mast. Pretty good. If you're out in that area, you might also want to try Donny's Supper Club. Good fish Fry and on Sundays they have a Sourbraten Special that excellant.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (jaegerdog)

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:19:56 GMT

Try the Golden Mast..www.weissgerbers.com/goldenmast..very nice! They are located between Milwaukee & Madison...its alittle bit of a drive but worth it!!!

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Andoo)

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:34:21 GMT

Try Calhoun Hall on, you guesed it, Calhoun Rd. In New Berlin. One of the best fish Frys I've had there in years. Its kind of small though, so you may have to wait in the tavern portion. Also, Legacy Supper Club, on National Ave.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Pepper Breath)

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 04:23:33 GMT

Sweet Aroma is supposed to be about the best Italian place around, though I've never eaten there. I read in a review of the place one time Frank Sinatra was staying at the Abbey in Fontana and ate at Sweet Aroma. He said they made one of the best pasta sauces he'd ever had. We'll have to try it one of these nights.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (chicagostyledog)

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 22:54:07 GMT

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Originally posted by Pepper Breath

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Originally posted by chicagostyledog

On HWY 50, east of Route 12, you'll find Big John's Pub. On Wednesday's, during the spring and summer, Big John has a Door County "all you can eat" fish boil.

I don't believe Big Johns is there anymore. It used to be on Hwy 50 in Slades Corners, but I think he sold out a few years ago when the Hwy was moved to the north side of town. The last I knew there was another restaraunt there but I don't recall the name.

Too bad about Big John's. The last time we ate there, it was under a new owner. Big John knew once HWY 50 was four lanes and bypassed Slades Corners, it was curtains for business. BTW: when we visit my brother in Williams Bay, we enjoy the Wagon Wheel. Haven't been there in a few years. Other favorites are Sweet Aromas on HWY 43 and X and Millie's Pancake House, down the road from the Wagon Wheel.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Pepper Breath)

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 16:45:58 GMT

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Originally posted by Al-The Mayor-Bowen

Our local CULVER's (Corydon, Indiana) recently listed a WALLEYE dinner and a sandwich also. I haven't tried them yet, but CULVER's is a Wisconsin based chain that makes a great Burger. One of you Walleye lovers needs to try the Culver entry and let us know how it measures up to the competition.

I tried the Walleye at our local Culvers the other night and believe me there was nothing about it that comes close to a good Wisconsin fish fry.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Pepper Breath)

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:55:52 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by chicagostyledog

On HWY 50, east of Route 12, you'll find Big John's Pub. On Wednesday's, during the spring and summer, Big John has a Door County "all you can eat" fish boil.

I don't believe Big Johns is there anymore. It used to be on Hwy 50 in Slades Corners, but I think he sold out a few years ago when the Hwy was moved to the north side of town. The last I knew there was another restaraunt there but I don't recall the name.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Joe Food)

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:09:28 GMT

I concur with Pepper Breath’s recommendation of Evergreen; my family waits with anxious stomachs for them to open. In Palmyra, The Nite Cap Inn has great fish and their potato pancakes (I top with applesauce and maple syrup) are the best around. What does anyone think of Serb Hall in Milwaukee? Joe Food

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (mayor al)

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 10:05:21 GMT

Our local CULVER's (Corydon, Indiana) recently listed a WALLEYE dinner and a sandwich also. I haven't tried them yet, but CULVER's is a Wisconsin based chain that makes a great Burger. One of you Walleye lovers needs to try the Culver entry and let us know how it measures up to the competition.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (chicagostyledog)

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:59:06 GMT

On HWY 50, east of Route 12, you'll find Big John's Pub. On Wednesday's, during the spring and summer, Big John has a Door County "all you can eat" fish boil.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Pepper Breath)

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 17:54:23 GMT

Another one I missed is The Duck Inn on the corner of hwy 89 and Cnty hwy A between Darien and Whitewater.This place picks up alot of the slack when Evergreen is taken over by the golpher's.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Pepper Breath)

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 17:44:54 GMT

Anyone out there that finds thier selves in the Lake Geneva, WI area on a friday night should try the fish at Evergreen Country Club north of Elkhorn on Hwy 12. The restaraunt is run by the same guy that used to run Sterlingworth Hotel and restaraunt up the road on Lauderdale Lakes and was well known for the Friday Fish Fry. Hush puppies, cole slaw, apple sauce, and choice of Fried or broiled haddock, or perch all you can eat. They have a limited season for the fish fry as the golf course business takes precedence over what goes on in the clubhouse but from now until sometime in May the fish should be on the menu.
Another good choice is The Village on Delavan Lake and a place over by Twin Lakes that's called Dirty Dan's or Mad Dan's, Something like that. It's been awhile since I was there but the fish was very good and they served a small loaf of fresh out of the oven bread along with the meal.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (UncleVic)

Sun, 29 Feb 2004 10:29:39 GMT

http://www.norwoodpines.com/

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Berdman)

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:43:36 GMT

The Edge of Town restaurant in Cedarburg, WI has a great fish fry. It's very popular so there's always a full house. I hate too much breading, but their's is pretty light. If you ever happen to get to Minocqua, WI in the northwoods, I strongly suggest Norwood Pines. Highway 70, west of Hwy 51 about 2 miles. Excellent fish fry and their soup is to die for.

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (chicagostyledog)

Fri, 06 Feb 2004 14:00:19 GMT

Star Bar Restaurant: I94 & HWY 142 Kenosha-fried perch & bluegill
Birch Lake Resort: HWY W Winchester-pan fried walleye family style
St. Martin's Inn: Franklin-fried and pan fried perch
Big John's Pub: Burlington-fish boils on Wednesday in summer
White Gull Inn: Fish Creek-fish boils
Pelliters: Fish Creek-fish boils

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Sundancer7)

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 03:43:39 GMT

JimInKy: If the restaurant you are talking about in Somerset is on the south side of town overlooking the lake sorta high on a hill, I have been there except it was not a evening fish fry. I did have fish there though but it was for lunch.

It has been about five years ago.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (JimInKy)

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 01:17:19 GMT

I miss having somewhere to go for a fine fish fry. The Lakeside Motel south of Somerset used to do Friday night fish fries. They served filets from big catfish caught in Lake Cumberland and all the sides were perfectly prepared. It was a very long trip for an evening meal, but one I didn't complain about.

Does anyone have information about Friday night fish fries in Kentucky?

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Wobbly Spirals)

Sat, 31 Jan 2004 12:59:29 GMT

The Knights of Columbus #4400 on Cass Street in Joliet has the best Fish Fry in the Chicago area. http://www.kofc4400.com

RE: Friday Night Fish Fries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (spadoman)

Thu, 06 Nov 2003 07:04:16 GMT

In the Twin Cities, try the VFW (or is it the American legion?) in Richfield on Friday nights, busy place, fresh stuff because of turnover. On Lyndale, like about 60th or 70th St south

Also, I like the fish fry at the Tri-City Legion club (open to the public) in New Brighton, old Hwy 8 in town, a lot like the Richfield one.

Another is out West in Delano, MN. It's another legion hall restaurant.

Good Fish fry at ST. Clair Broiler. St. Clair and Snelling.

Tavern on Grand has the best deep fried or pan fried Walleye. Although not an all-you-can-eat friday night deal, you can have the option of ordering one or two fillets.

On West 7th St in St. Paul, there is an Italian place called DiGideo's. They serve a large, laps over the plate, tasty walleye fillet with the dinner trimmings, (sorry Southern folk, no hush puppies up here except occasionally at Dixie,s on Grand avenue. Dixie's has no fish fry but the catch of the day sort of thing.

Whoever it was who goes the Silver Bay, stop in Superior Wisconsin on yer way up. Almost all the bars on Hwy 2 and 53 have friday night fish fries. Most are good, some are better. But in Duluth, on the hill a little past the Miller Hill Mall is a bar and grill called The Chalet, open 365 and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best fish fry on friday up thataway.