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    Ishnala

    3.9 (658 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ISHNALA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sunset shrimp cocktail
    Bruce B.

    The whole experience was fantastic, great bars, great food and great service. Off you're passing through Wisconsin, well worth the stop.

    Complementary crackers and cheese spread
    Ronald N.

    Whenever we're in the area we have to stop in for dinner, as it's really the best place for a classic supper club experience. Some people complain about the wait times, but the supper club experience is about relaxing, enjoying a cocktail and having a leisurely dinner. We listened to mood music on an outdoor deck while overlooking beautiful Mirror Lake as the sun went down. We then enjoyed a delicious meal in classic northern decor. Great friendly service. My ribeye steak was a perfect medium rare with broiled blue cheese on top. The complimentary rolls and cinnamon rolls were very good along with my sides of broccoli and salad wedge with bacon and blue cheese. My wife loved her duck with orange sauce. We took half back to our campsite for another meal so we'd have room for dessert, which was also delicious. Chocolate cake and brandy alexander.

    From our table... lots of nice views.

    We come back for the Old Fashioned, the prime rib, and the chocolate mousse every year. The live music while you wait for your table is also a nice touch.

    Dessert tray
    Anna R.

    The #1 supper club in Wisconsin was a must for us! We had to see the hype. Everyone we talked to ahead of time said, be prepare to wait!! We checked and put our name on the list about 3:30pm and were told that it would be about a 4 hour wait, but there were grounds and 4 different bars to grab drinks and appetizers at. We made our way to the Tomahawk Bar first, where we ordered a round of Old Fashioneds and a couple apps to help hold us over. The drinks were ready quick and the appetizers took about 20 minutes to come out. We managed to find a table just outside of the bar area and listen to the live music. While we waited we tried out the other bars and continued to be in awe of the amount of people who had the same idea as us! About three and a half hours later, our table was finally ready and we were seated. We ordered some French onion soup, perfectly cooked steaks, and a few desserts, making the long wait absolutely worth it! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. As we were walking out, we noticed the crowd had significantly reduced. If you showed up later in the evening, your wait time would probably be closer to thirty minutes. Once they got things moving, tables were turning over pretty quickly. Definitely a "must-do" at least once. I'm not sure I could handle that kind of wait often, but honestly, part of the experience was the wait, chatting, laughing, and bonding with others in the same situation. Everyone was in good spirits, and there were cheers all around when tables were finally called!

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    Scott W.

    There is a lot to like about this place, but a few things keep it from a 5 star experience. It was our first time here. We have been talking forever about dinner there, but it's a two hour drive from Milwaukee. So we ended up making it an overnight experience, and we're glad that we did. I don't have to say too much about the location, it's beautiful. The lake and the surrounding woods are very pretty. The leaves were just starting to turn, which made it even better. Came with another couple, got there around 5 p.m., and was told there would be a 2 to 2.5 hour wait. No worries, we were prepared for that (happiness is all about setting the correct expectations). We found a spot at one of the six bars and had a cocktail. Then went down to the lake and listened to the live music performed by a solo guitarist. He was "okay." They give you a little pager that buzzes when your table is ready. Ours went off around 7:00. Got a nice table looking out over the lake. The sun was mostly down, so not as nice as before. Our server got to us right away, set us up with waters and menus, and went through the specials. She was efficient but not overly friendly. We ordered drinks and had some cheese spread and breadsticks to munch on. The dining room was pretty full, and there was a large table of eight people next to us. They were having a great time, and at times were very loud, enough to be a bit distracting. Drinks came pretty quick, and my Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet was traditional and very good. We ordered dinner consisting of the Ribeye, New York Strip, Rack of Lamb, and Prime Rib/Shrimp Combo. While we waited, we got a basket of warm rolls. Those were very tasty. But they don't provide a relish tray (this is a supper club, right?). It did not take very long for the food to come out. It was all the right temps and good sized portions. My lamb was done medium rare, just how I like it. My sweet potato mash was hot, with brown sugar and pecans. Although the lamb was good, it wasn't great. It could have been a bit more tender and flavorful. It was helped by the Port Wine Demi Glace, but excellent lamb can stand on its own. The rest of the table thought their entrees were good, but nobody was raving about them. All of the meats were a bit on the chewy side, and not as flavorful as you might expect from a Supper Club. There was enough left over to take some back with us. We had seen the dessert tray, so we decided to each try something different: Brandy Alexander, Salted Caramel Crunch Cake, Chocolate Mousse, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake. My Salted Caramel Crunch Cake was overly salted (but I finished it). The Brandy Alexander was very good, hand mixed with nice chunks. The other two desserts were "okay." I have to mention that the overall service was good but felt a bit rushed. We were out of there in about an hour. Our server was happy to take a few photos of us and did a good job with that. Overall, it was a good experience, glad we did it, but probably not a spot that we would need to return to.

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    Micah L.

    Saw a sign driving to the dells and it said this was Wisconsin #1 supper club so I had to go. This place does not do reservations, just first come first serve, so I was nervous about making dinner plans there. Upon arriving, this place was huge so its kind of just a matter of time to get a table. Theres a long road going here, so at night it was kind of creepy lol. Walked in and they said 30 minutes til we get a table. We went and had a drink from one of the bars that was outside and ordered a appetizer while waiting. All the staff was very helpful and friendly. We got seated and ordered a couple different items on the menu. The wait was never that long for the food and we enjoyed everything we had. It was too much food so we had a lot to go and I feel like the price was pretty good for a supper club. Great experience and would love to go back when I'm in town again!

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    Jim B.

    Love, love Ishnala! This is our 3rd visit to Ishnala in the last 4 years. We started coming here when we were in the area for an RV rally. Now, we come to this area only for Ishnala - it's that good. Dinner seating if 4 pm and the doors open between 3:20 and 3:30. Often times, the owner, Bob Prosser is at the door greeting people. He's an amazing people person and he continuously makes the rounds of all the bars and dining areas throughout the evening. We usually make a beeline for the Arrowhead bar and find seats. Then we step up to the bar and order our favorite drink here, their Brandy Old Fashioned - sweet (Sprite). They are SO good and they server around 200,000 of them a season. When we arrived, our name and party size (2) were taken. We were given a pager and told it would be about 45 minutes to an hour to be seated for dinner. Fine with us and we knew this from past visits. Our wait ended up being an hour. This gave us time to have 1-1/2 Old Fashioneds at the bar. Perfect! We took the rest of our second drink to our dinner table and didn't need to order wine or other cocktails with dinner. I also want to mention Leah, one of the bartenders down in Arrowhead. This woman is so pleasant and wow - super efficient. She's great. I got a picture with here this year too. All over Ishnala, outside, inside and on every level of the facility, it's so warm and inviting. The interior decor is naturally rustic for a pleasing ambiance. Once upstairs, seated at one of the dining tables, our server, Jovana greeted us warmly. She had butter, cheese and crackers, plus waters delivered to the table. Nice. Later, Jovana told us about the nightly special. We already knew what we wanted for dinner so we placed our order. The two of us shared: - Shrimp Ishnala appetizer (amazing) - Prime Rib (medium rare) with 4 Broiled Prawns - Dinner Salad with House Dressing (part of the dinner) - Basket of Dinner Rolls and Tiny Cinnamon Swirl Rolls (part of the dinner) The Shrimp Ishnala appetizer was amazing. We order it each time we visit Ishnala. I can't wait to try to reproduce this at home. Bob Prosser stopped by our table to check on us. This guy is a class act. He genuinely wants to know how your dinner service is going and I'm sure he'd make it right if there was a need. This is such a nice touch and one of the things, among many that make Ishnala so special and worth coming back to and telling others about. We will continue to stop at Ishnala each time we're in the area (from Texas now). Thanks Bob and team for another fantastic experience.

    New Fashioned - NA mocktail
    Nikki L.

    You come here and should expect a wait. The wait isn't bad because at any of the many bars you can order drinks and apps. The ambiance is so lovely around. Music. Great Lake vibes. I am allergic to beef and everything is cooked in beef tallow BUT you can ask them to cook in a different oil. For food we got an app of the spinach and artichoke dip. Then had the dinner salads and bread (the cinnamon roll was divine!) and cheese and crackers. The cheese spread was sooooo good. I can't place what it was but it had such an umami flavor. For dinner my partner had the prime rib and I had the salmon. Both were divine. We also ate dessert and had a fantastic salted caramel cake. We would go again for a special treat

    Dewayne E.

    There's really nothing I can say that haven't been said before. You will have to go and check it out yourself. This place has great food, great staff, and great drinks. The view overlooking the water is just beautiful. If you are looking to checkout the supper clubs in Wisconsin, make sure Ishnala is one of the ones on the end of your list, because if you put them on top, you might not want to visit any other supper clubs.

    Sweet old fashioned
    Serious Bites ..

    Ishnala Supper Club offers a classic Wisconsin supper club experience in a truly stunning setting. The atmosphere is timeless, the views are unmatched, and the menu delivers well-executed, traditional favorites. A destination spot that combines nostalgia, scenery, and solid dining into one memorable evening. Just get there early because you'll be waiting. Enjoy a drink at the bar like we did because the food is worth the wait.

    Katrina M.

    Upon arrival this place is pretty unbelievable. The drive is very pretty and the scenery surrounding the restaurant is spectacular. It's a busy place so be prepared to wait almost 2 hours for a table. You are able to sit and enjoy any of the 4 bars available in and around the restaurant while you wait for a table. So this review is mostly just for the inside bar because we didn't eat dinner. We sat at the U shaped bar which is located towards the back of the restaurant. Windows surround the bar on 3 sides. You have views of the water below, the hillside, the woodlands and the bars located below the restaurant and closer to the beach area. We were lucky and arrived near sunset so the lighting was very pretty. We ordered our drinks. I asked for something that wasn't on the menu, a Negroni and the lady bartender quickly responded that they don't make those so I ordered one from their cocktail menu. The reason for my lower star review is because this bartender was inattentive, and rude. She was very stern and unfriendly and didn't want to answer questions we had about the restaurant. I was pretty turned off by her, which is why we decided to have one cocktail, an order of bread, and the esgarcot. The cocktail was good but the escargot was REALLY GOOD! I recommend getting this if you try this place out! So we never made it for the long wait for a dinner table. Perhaps we will try again one day. It's a big bummer that bartender was so off-putting.

    Chief Isnala & a Bloody  in the PowWow Room
    Jeff R.

    Always a great time. Several bars to experience ... haven't done the outside one yet, as too many tourists. The bartenders are phenomonal and the drinks are just right. Great ambiance for tourists and locals alike. The Apps are every bit as good as the dining experience of full entrees, so we typically choose not to wait for the extensive (hour+++) lines for dining times. Hang at the bar and enjoy!

    Great experience. Food was amazing. Service was top notch. This was our last meal in the area before heading home and it did not disappoint. You do have to wait a long time for a table but there is plenty of things to do while you wait. When visiting the Dells this is a bucket list stop for sure. Highly recommend

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    Great food. Outstanding service. Atmosphere is perfect. Save room for the dessert tray!

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    Ask the Community - Ishnala

    What does the Outdoor menu consist of?

    Squirrel

    I hear if you aren't a member there is a fee to dine here. Anyone know what the fee is?

    Anyone can dine no fee

    Do they have live music or a Dj there on wknds?

    No, not on the norm. They r so busy, wouldn't b enough room. Maybe, on occasion they do outside? They r only open in the summer.

    Are staff and customers wearing mask?

    Visited about 3 weeks ago on a Friday night and almost all staff wore masks and over half of the guests were too. However, I was there last night and saw only 3 employees wearing masks (1 bartender, hostess and a food runner) and maybe 20% of the… 

    Is there a state park fee to get there?

    No fee! It's a beautiful area. We like to walk around while waiting for our table.

    How is the fish fry? And how long is the usual wait on a Friday?

    Hi Brittany. We were there on a Friday night and they didn't have, nor did they mention, anything about a fish fry. They do have seafood on the menu. My wife had the twin lobster tails and she said they were very good -- coming from her that is… 

    What time do you recommend for dinner? We went last night at 5:15 to find a 1 hour wait. Sadly we had a show at 7:30, so waiting was not an option. Since they don't take reservations, we couldn't plan ahead. Any suggestions?

    I always plan 90 mins but can be 2 hours. It just depends on what time u arrive....if u get there before 445 then the wait time is shorter.

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes

    Is there a dock if I wanted to canoe to the restaurant?

    Yes.

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    3.9
    (141 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    We stayed at Chula Vista, doing the all inclusive option, so why my husband wanted to spend $400 on…read morea fancy steak dinner, I'm not sure. The restaurant opens at 5 PM. I would have preferred to show up earlier, as we had no choice to bring our 5 and 3 year old that we were vacationing with. All of the staff were extremely friendly. We ordered the Nueskes bacon appetizer: very giant pieces of bacon. While tasty, it was still a bit fatty and I think I honestly prefer regular bacon. We both ordered a 12 oz Filet mignon. I got the Bleu cheese crust and my husband got the Parmesan crust. It was quite a thick crust on top and definitely added to the experience. While it was quite good, I'm not sure I'd say it was the best steak I've ever had, and certainly didn't seem worth $80. The sides were ginormously portioned, even when we got the half side of mashed potatoes for "two" we didn't finish. While we planned on going out for free dinner with the kids afterward, the kids meal prices were not outrageous so we just ordered their meals at the same time. Both dinners came with fries and fruit, so seemed like a decent value. The cocktails were reasonably priced (around $15 each). I would have liked to try more items, but my husband probably would have lost his cool if we spent even more money. The ambiance is nice, but we spent the majority of the time trying to shush our children and not disturb other guests. All in all, it was an enjoyable experience, but not quite worth the price tag.

    Enjoyed our visit so very much. Slow night (Tuesday…read moreevening) but we were in town and booked a table. Jordan, our waiter was so very friendly...good suggestions and overall just made our evening. The views from the restaurant are beautiful. All staff were super friendly. Kept the tables cleaned of dirty items... etc. The made at table garbage salad was delightful. We shared a side order of the salad. Hubby had the French onion soup. Our steaks were outstanding - cooked to perfection. (Medium)... risotto was delish and so was spinach and mushroom gratin. So much food- we had to take half of everything home. We were celebrating our anniversary and they surprised us with their signature dessert. OMG!- two fudgey brownies stacked and layered with chocolate and caramel sauce- warmed sauces... with a scoop of ice cream. I'd come back for that dessert alone. Love me a fudge brownie. (Had to take half of that home too). I'd recommend this place- well done Kaminski's!

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    Field's at the Wilderness

    Field's at the Wilderness

    3.4
    (273 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Food and drinks were outstanding. friends had the prime rib (rare!) and was very tasty. Comes with…read morea great horseradish sauce. I had the Australian Lamb chops which were cooked perfectly MR and had a flavorful char on them. The Field's rye manhattan was good and well mixed. Service was outstanding and very attentive and on top of everything. We actually had three servers that took very good care of us. It is off season when we went. and everything was fresh and very high quality.

    After using Yelp, as usual, to look up a restaurant I had driven by, the reviews were good so I…read moredecided to go to Field's for dinner when I was stopping in the Dells overnight on my way to a convention in Minneapolis. I made a reservation in advance on OpenTable, showed up a little early, and was immediately seated in a small, L-curved booth that could probably accommodate two, but it was perfect for one. And as a bonus, I had a lovely view of the pond and fountain outside the restaurant window. My server, Rufina, was perfect, too. She covered all the specials, delivered every course with perfect timing, and chatted and checked in just enough to make me feel valued but not overly watched. As I finished each course, my plates were also whisked away efficiently by other restaurant staff. I started with the Manhattan from their specialty cocktails list, which was perfectly crafted and delicious. I declined any appetizers or soups because I thought the meal itself would be plenty, and it was. I actually ended up taking almost half of it with me for tomorrow. I had the 7 ounce fillet, Field's style (Parmesan and a plethora of sautéed mushrooms on top), medium rare, chose the risotto as my side, and added a 6 ounce lobster tail. The only thing I will mention is medium rare was a pink that tended more toward medium than rare. It could've been a little less done. But in general, everything was delicious. I passed on dessert and chose an espresso martini instead, and it was also excellently crafted. This dinner was exactly what I wanted - a respite from my driving before I settled in for the night, delicious food, attentive service, and a lovely view. I couldn't ask for more. I walked away very happy.

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