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Red Circle Inn, Nashotah, WI

Red Circle Inn

4.7
4.7
1431 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
- Wisconsin's Oldest Supper Club -

A lot’s happened since we opened our doors in 1848, and I guess you could say we’ve seen it all. From dirt road to plank road to railroad, Red Circle Inn has been serving up good food with good service for generations of people in Lake Country. Over the years, we’ve been a stomping ground for traders, trappers, settlers, working class, high class and everyone in between. There’s so much history in these walls, you can almost taste it.

It was former owner Captain Fred C. Pabst who gave Red Circle Inn its name and iconic red circle logo, a nod to his Pabst Brewing Company. He made the restaurant the place to see and be seen around the lakes, not just for a beer, but for high-quality food and warm hospitality.

Over 170 years later, the legacy lives on. As you enjoy your meal and the nostalgia of Red Circle Inn, you’ll learn why guests have been returning, generation after generation. Some might call Red Circle Inn a legend…that’s fine by us.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (262) 367-4883
  • Website
    http://redcircleinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joe Heppe
  • Private party facilities
    Our reimagined event spaces make great gathering places for groups large and small, and our dedicated events team will work with you to create a customized catering menu that's perfect for the occasion. PABST ROOM – 6 to 12 Guests | WINE ROOM– 13 to 28 Guests | PROVIMI ROOM– 40 to 100 Guests | POLASKI ROOM – 100 to 240 Guests
  • Location
    N44W33013 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058
  • Neighborhood
    Nashotah
  • Cross street
    Watertown Plank Road
  • Parking details
    Generous private parking lots adjacent to the building as well as immediately across the street. Additional on street parking in-front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • FAMILY STYLE SUNDAY SUPPER

    Multiple dates available
    All Inclusive Menu for the whole Family to enjoy. **PROTEIN CHOICES** Pasta Primavera $39 RCI Fried Chicken $42 Herb Roasted Pork Loin $42 Maple Creek Baby Back Ribs $42 Homemade Wagyu Meatloaf with Honey BBQ Glaze $45 Norwegian Salmon $42 Overnight Prime Rib $45 RCI Beef Wellington for Two $58 **DINNER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SHAREABLES** Apps: Wedge OR House Salad, Cheese Curds, Shrimp Cocktail & Relish Tray for the Table Sides: Mac & Cheese, Buttered Mashed Potatoes Dessert: Choice of Ice Cream Sundae OR Fruit Crisp Ala Mode **KIDS UNDER 11 EAT FREE** To Start: Fruit, Side Salad, OR French Fries For Dinner: Choice of Mac & Cheese, Buttered Pasta, or Chicken Tenders, **Large Waygu Cheeseburger (+ $15)
    FAMILY STYLE SUNDAY SUPPER Photo

Menu

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What 1,431 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Good for special occasions

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Good for special occasions

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Circle Inn, the oldest restaurant in Wisconsin, offers a historic fine-dining supper club experience. Known for its "excellent cuisine" and "superb service," the restaurant delights with dishes like prime rib and crab-stuffed shrimp. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff," "attentive service," and "elevated dining experience." The charming ambiance, paired with expertly crafted cocktails, creates memorable celebrations.

1,431 Reviews

  1. Jack

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was over the top and food was very good. I never have been upstairs but the setting and lighting made it special for our anniversary!

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  2. David

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The setting is perfect for valentines! I recommend it to everyone

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  3. Larry

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time experience for for dinner. Service was slow took 15min after being seated. Others seated after us was serviced sooner. Depends on server assignments. Food selection does not match online offerings. Wife stuff shrimp was good except mash potatoes was runny. I had prime rib and thickness was thin and un flavored full. Should pick something else. No others steaks offered. Smashed potatoes was runny and might have been ?? Better off ordering bake potatoes. French onions soup was very good. Drinks were good but a lot of ice. It’s a little pricey so be prepared. Most items are add-on. It’s a nice establishment and seemed to be liked by others. First impressions was not as expected for food. Ps. They operate 2 kitchens depending on being seated up or downstairs.

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  4. Tom

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Heather was fantastic and really did a great job with our dinner, drinks and dessert. She was on point!!

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  5. David

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drink prices were a little high, otherwise very good.

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  6. Monica

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place and have decided to make it an annual outing for our circle of friends. Special thanks to Sarah for being such a wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly server.

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  7. Allen

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Taylor was our waitress, and she was supported by all the servers and staff in the vicinity of our table. Nothing was rushed, and we were left with plenty of time to enjoy each morsel of our delicious meal

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  8. Bob

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server, side room for the 7 of us was nice to have. Food was great across the table and the upstairs tour afterwards was a great end:)!

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  9. Tim

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed in my steak. Ordered medium, came out rare. Should have returned it. We had a party of 8, the meals were not well timed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience; we had not been here for a number of years. Both food and service were excellent. The perch fry was good with the jo jo's (kind of like a broasted potato) and the salmon was well prepared too with a black garlic glaze, farro pilaf and roasted asparagus. Relish tray and red velvet white chocolate chip cookies were great too, both were complimentary. I would recommend a visit to this charming historical inn/supper club.

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FAQs

Red Circle Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (262) 367-4883.

Red Circle Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1431 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Red Circle Inn

N44W33013 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Watertown Plank Road
  • Neighborhood
    Nashotah
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Generous private parking lots adjacent to the building as well as immediately across the street. Additional on street parking in-front of restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Heppe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://redcircleinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (262) 367-4883
  • Private party facilities
    Our reimagined event spaces make great gathering places for groups large and small, and our dedicated events team will work with you to create a customized catering menu that's perfect for the occasion. PABST ROOM – 6 to 12 Guests | WINE ROOM– 13 to 28 Guests | PROVIMI ROOM– 40 to 100 Guests | POLASKI ROOM – 100 to 240 Guests

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