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. read more

Ishnala - Sweet old fashioned - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Typical Wisconsin supper club on the lake near the Dells. Upon arriving (1/2 hour before opening), we were told that there would be an hour wait. We were politely told to sit at one of the 4 bars on the property. Known for Old Fashioned cocktails, we ordered some and nestled ourselves at the outside bar to listen to live music. It was a very beautiful setting with a lot of outdoor areas to wait. We played games, took selfies, and went to the gift shop. All fun things to do while waiting. We sat down at a table at communal room which overlooked Mirror Lake. While the food was highly inflated, the setting made up for the average and boring menu. read more

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

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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

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. read more

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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! read more

Ishnala - Chief Isnala & a Bloody in the PowWow Room - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

This place is mine and my husband's favorite! I'm so confused how the average rating isn't higher than 4 stars. As I read the negative reviews, I noticed it was a bunch of people who didn't like the long wait times. These are likely people who came on a Friday or Saturday night expecting to be seated right away. Well, that won't happen here & it's for good reason.... Because it's THAT. GOOD. People like it! It's a popular spot! So, if you're still reading this review, please don't allow the long wait times to deter you. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed! My husband and I always come here on our wedding anniversary to celebrate. So far, it's landed us on a weeknight & we've never had to wait longer than 45 minutes. The old fashions are amazing, the apps are amazing, and their steaks?! Don't even get me started.... You guessed it... AMAZING! We were also lucky to try their desserts last time we went, as a table next to us treated us to some for our anniversary. Literally the best desserts I've ever had besides Costco cake (iykyk!). Seriously, I know my review was cheesy. But it's totally worth it. Stick out the long wait times, or come on a week night! You won't regret it! Amazing food, drinks, and views. read more

Having moved to Wisconsin about six years ago, we are familiar with the supper clubs that don't take reservations and seet you in order of your arrival. We arrived quite early with some friends and toured the grounds, then stood in line until the doors opened. When we reached the front of the line, we requested a window seat For our party of four, and then proceeded to the bar straight ahead. We all sampled the Wisconsin old-fashioned with Brandy and were commenting about the number served year to date, especially considering they were only open for a few weeks already this season. When the kitchen opened, our pager went off and the four of were seated at a beautiful window seat. The ambience here cannot be beat. Our view over mirror Lake was nothing short of spectacular. Our group ordered one tenderloin two chicken Oscars and one shrimp entrée. There was also a French soup ordered, and more beverages. Our bills came with a salad, a side, and a bread basket. We thought for the view the ambience, our efficient service and are very good meals that even though it's a bit more than other Wisconsin supper clubs or meals were fabulous. We all agreed we would love to return again. It's a bit of a drive from Madison especially the drive home. But it's worth it. we also had the opportunity to speak with the manager, or was it the owner, and we were talking about the number of old-fashioned served here to date and the most popular menu items. If you haven't been here to add it to your list of things to do. Arrive early. read more

Ishnala - Statue in parking area - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

The vibes here are strong! it honestly felt like an glamorous adult summer camp. My boyfriend's sister introduced me to all things Wisconsin supper club, and I'm so glad she brought us here for my first experience. I wish I'd gotten to experience the full 4+ hour wait during the day, since it sounds like you can enjoy the lake, beach, and explore the beautiful grounds. We arrived around 8 p.m. and were seated about 45 minutes later, so I didn't quite get the full Ishnala "day camp" experience.The food was good, I actually loved the appetizers more than the main course. The cocktails were fantastic, and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. I can't wait to go back... and honestly, I wouldn't even mind waiting five hours next time (which says a lot)! read more

Ishnala - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Amazing service a little long wait but an amazing experience love the lakeside view foods amazing love the trees and nature vibe

I don't know how it's taken me so long to visit Ishnala given my love for old fashioned cocktails! Some friends and I went for drinks la and it was such a beautiful location. Be prepared for lines and parking can be challenging. I'd recommend the overflow lot...or better yet, hike Mirror lake and head over for a drink after. The Wisconsin brandy old fashioned was pretty good although I love my fruit muddled. It would be impossible to offer this given the how busy they are. Staff we encountered were nice and the bartenders are super good at making quick cocktails. definitely go and enjoy the view. If you want to eat expect 2-5 hour waits or go for some drinks and apps. read more

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We waited 3 hours for a table. What a wonderful way to sell drinks and appetizers. The drinks were nothing special nor were the cheese curds or artichoke dip. Finally we were able to order dinner which began with a lackluster salad and twinky stick crackers. The chicken and salmon were dry and chewy. Anyone can top ribs with a bottle of Baby Rays, and the prime rib rated below numerous others we have enjoyed. It's hard to mess up micro waved baked potatoes, one bite of the potatoes au gratin was eaten, and the broccoli was okay. All together it's not an experience we will be repeating. read more

Be prepared for a long wait but it is worth it! First, just order shrimp ishnala. Don't even question it, amazing! So much flavor! We also had a seafood platter and steak. It was all fantastic. Sweet potato has a lot of fall spices. Little small cinnamon rolls in the bread basket reminds me of the pecan rolls from Aldis which are great. The vanilla Carmel crunch cake was also full of flavor and loved the crunch. Service was not super friendly. It was good service but just not super friendly. Would go back daily if I could! read more

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NO RESERVATIONS. Came here at 530, was told the wait was going to be 3.5 hours and that we couldn't leave the property with the pager or it would deactivate. Well you know what I did?? I threw that pager in the bush and left!! Came back 2 hours later and yep still had to wait out the 90 minutes. Checked out their 3 bars and the beach, ordered some drinks and apps, we wanted to save our stomach for the food so we only order 1 app. Food was ok.. not really worth waiting almost 4 hours for. Don't get me wrong, the place is nice because it's right on the lake, but cmonnnn you have 3 bars and tons of space, could have at least turned some of those places into dining area. But instead you're banking on people ordering booze and apps cause that's probably your money maker. Experienced it once and probably won't ever be going back, unless they somehow shorten the wait time or set up some kind of reservation system. read more

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While in Wisconsin Dells we decided to see if Ishnala Supper Club liived up to the hype. We thought it did, even with the four hour wait. While we waited we passed the time by enjoying live music on the beach, visiting the gift shop, and enjoying appetizers and cocktails at the bar. We'd definitely be back, but will more than likely only grab appetizers and drinks at the bar (there's four to choose from!). What we tried: - Appetizers: prime spears, sheimp Ishnala, and the spinach artichoke dip -Entrees: prime rib & jump fried shrimp, filet and butterflied prawn, filet mignon, and golden fried shrimp -Drinks: Wiscollins, Hoffman's chocolatini, classic old-fashioned, and Capital Brewery Supper Club beer read more

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We arrived around 3:50 to put a reservation in for 3 people for a table with a lake view. The first availability was at 5:15 p.m. so we headed down to the outside bar. It was an extremely hot Monday night but the fans and slightly breeze helped. There was also live music performance by a couple from Nashville. We ordered artichoke dip and shrimp Ishnala. The shrimp was fantastic. The dip was good, too. We were seated right around 5:15 at a window overlooking the water. Unfortunately it has started to storm so it was dark and rainy. We were served some homemade butter spread and a basket of bread that had some tasty cinnamon rolls. My sisters had the salmon and I ordered the butterflies prawns with prime rib. All our meals were cooked well and good quality. I would note the prawns were smaller than I have had elsewhere and the prime rib I had was fatty. I am used to some fat but my piece had quite a bit more than usual. Both of my sisters enjoyed the salmon. The portions were large and the side of steamed veggies were fresh. Overall, good experience for my first time and the staff was terrific and friendly. read more

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Was passing through on a road trip and stopped for the night in town. I had high expectations due to the feedback and marketing of this Sipper Club. It met my expectations and I can see why it is in the top grouping for Supper Clubs. Great ambiance with several indoor/outdoor bars in a serene environment. I even saw a deer. Sitting at the main bar I enjoyed my bourbon old-fashioneds before taking a table for dinner. I like that you can have appetizers at the bar, but not a full dinner. You must take a table for that I'm not a fan of shooting at a bar while somebody is eating a full course meal next to me and believe he should be in a table for that, allowing people to reside at the bar and enjoy their cocktails. For dinner I have the 10 ounce filet mignon with a small wedge salad, a side of asparagus, and au gratin potatoes. My fillet was very tender and seasoned perfectly. The asparagus were a nice size and cooked correctly. I really enjoyed the wedge salad. Maybe the best I've had even they'll gratin potatoes were done correctly with great flavor. Service was excellent Overall, everything came out to be a nine out of 10 or 10 out of 10 and pricing was in line with other supper clubs I've experienced. If you're looking for an area that needs improvement it would be that they don't take reservations and you hear horror stories of 3 to 4 hour waits to have a table, and in my eyes there is not a restaurant experience I would be willing to do that for. I was by myself there was an hour wait which is perfect for me to enjoy a few cocktails at the bar before sitting down dinner. read more

Ishnala - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

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There are no reservations. First come first served. Headed to the bar. Great Old Fashion. Prime Rib was perfect. Escargot was great. Bleu cheese might be overwhelming the garlic sauce. Wedge salad was outstanding. If you like bleu cheese you may find yourself licking the plate. The place is right on Mirror Lake. It does reflect like a mirror of the woods on the water. Ishnala is all windows. It is set back in the woods of ancient Indian ceremonial land. It is by far one of the best supper clubs in Wisconsin. read more

Bucket list... check! Every year this place is voted as the "best of" everything as far as food, atmosphere and beverages are concerned, so I can't believe it took me this long to finally eat here! Turned off by the summer wait times of 3+ hours, my wife and I decided to try a mid-week after Labor Day visit. It was perfect! About a 45 minute wait, which gave us enough time to enjoy a couple of AWESOME Old Fashion's and check out the building and grounds. Once our buzzer went off we were seated at a table facing Mirror Lake. Ordered some more drinks and our meal. Everyone in the place from bartender to waitresses are super friendly and the dining area, though very busy, seemed like you are eating in a cabin in the north woods. First we shared a crock of French Onion Soup which we loved. Great flavor and the baked cheese was excellent! For our main courses my wife had what I think was called the seafood sampler. It had everything! Lobster tail, salmon, scallops and shrimp. All decent sized portions, and she loved them all! I had a bite of each, and I'd have to say the scallops and lobster were spectacular. I ordered the Prime Rib and Prawns, which was also pretty amazing. I loved the prawns, they split open and baked to perfection. Prime Rib was good, but maybe not the very best I've had, but still up there! Overall this was not just a great meal, it was an experience! One that every foodie, or Wisconsin "Supper Clubber" should experience. Does not disappoint! read more

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We went to Ishnala to celebrate a friends wedding. It was our first time there. Absolute breathtaking lake views. The dining area has a rustic log cabin manor feel that fits right into Mirror Lake surroundings. It's a long wait to get in because it is quite unique. Bob Prosser the owner was there from open to greet guests and welcome visitors. We enjoyed a Brandy Old Fashioned and appetizers (Shrimp Ishnala and steak wrapped asparagus) while we chatted amongst friends. For dinner we had Prawns, Prime rib, Filet mignon and I got to have a bite of my friends baby back ribs. The food was delicious and on par with its reputation. Can't' wait to come back read more

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Well we finally got to Ishnala after years of talking about going here for dinner. Knowing about the legendary big crowds and long waits we decided to go in May before Memorial Day and on a weeknight. Also we got there by 2:45pm given the doors open at 3:15pm. A line had already formed at that hour. Once the doors open we got our buzzer and requested a window table. We hustled over to the main bar with a great view of the lake. If it had been warmer out we would have opted for one of the many outdoor bars. We ordered some old fashions ($9.50 each) - they were good but not sure I'd rate them best in the state. Some trivia: last year they see served close to 119,000 old fashions in a six month season! At 4pm they began seating tables and we got a great window table for our group of four (I know it was practically still lunchtime!). I started with the French onion soup - very good! For my main I got the butterflied prawns with drawn butter. The six prawns were so big I thought I was eating lobster. $40 for this entree with salad and potato. Excellent! They also served warm rolls with cheese spread. Others got the chicken Oscar with asparagus and crab and crab meat. Thumbs up! Also $40. The last of our group got a small filet mignon and liked it alot. The service was good but you could tell they were trying to turn the tables quickly but we slowed the pace to enjoy the great food and scenery. This place is not cheap but the setting and experience are worth it! read more

The views are worth the visit. Grab a delicious old fashioned and relax outside. I head straight to the bar and order a drink and app for outside. The prime spears are my favorite app, a rich flavor from the beef that's cooked perfectly, and a good crunch from the asparagus, paired with 2 dipping sauces. The shrimp was good but didn't have as much flavor, could have even used just a little salt. read more

Ishnala - Prime Spears & Shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

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Holy cow, who knew this supper-club compound was here!? Apparently everyone but me, because this place was outrageously busy. Like nothing I've ever seen before. We were in town visiting for a camping trip at Mirror Lake and decided to walk from our site to check this place out for a drink. I was blown away - the grounds are huge and it was packed with people. People that were very eager to eat at Ishnala because from the sounds of it, there was a 4+ hour wait for a table! Fear not though, they have plenty to enjoy (and drink) while you wait. The restaurant sits atop of a hill overlooking the lake, providing wonderful views. You can make your way down to the side bar near the sand, where you'll find a surplus of tables, plenty of staff running around with drinks & apps, and even a little stage with live music. On the upper part of the hill, there's tons more outdoor seating amongst the beautiful grounds. Also a mini gift shop that's pretty cute. Overall, fabulous vibes here. We didn't plan to come for dinner (which we were happy about after we found out about these wait times), so we were perfectly pleased with just grabbing a cocktail and checking the place out. And the answer is YES, you should indeed try their infamous old fashioned! Of course we were nosey and still peeked inside the supperclub. How cool! I get why people love the atmosphere here. It's a log-cabin eatery through and through. Your quintessential super club. I feel like I must return here some day for the full dining experience! read more

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Need to know this establishment does not take reservations... that being said they have 3 ample bars with the most amazing views to await your table. An absolute MUST is the Old Fashioned...! Made with Wisconsin bourbon they're delicious!!! On our visit the weather was cool but we were able to sit outside on one of the patios overlooking the lake...breathtaking! For eats we had French onion soup (classic) shrimp cocktail, escargot in the best garlic and butter!!! Mains were a perfectly prepared filet mignon(rare) and a grilled fish. Ishnala is not where you go to eat, but to dine and celebrate great food exceptional service and all in a setting that is so tranquil you just want to stay!!! read more

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We went on a Sunday around 4:30 pm hoping to avoid a long wait and we did! The wait for 2 was 45 min to an hour. Not bad at all! We also did not have to take the shuttle and were able to find parking. We started with some old fashions at the beach. The view was relaxing and peaceful. The servers were really fast and the live music was nice as well. We ordered an appetizer of cheese curds and of course those were fried deliciousness. Highly recommend! We were seated around 50 minutes into the wait and they do move fast but it's so they can get everyone in and out. I had the butterflied shrimp and my date had the prime rib. It was huge! The peanut butter cheesecake to go was out of this world! Perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter. Would recommend for any Wisconsinite! read more

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First time visit to the restaurant. Let me say right away, it could be 5 stars but the wait was what made it 4 Honestly, we waited 2 hours on a Sunday but I've heard the wait in many other times can be as long as 4-5 hours. That would really make me hesitant to come back. That being said, we did go to one of the several bars on site and had drinks/apps. Both were great. We did buy into the hype, and had old fashioned's. They were very good. Worth it. Had the prime spears and Ishnala shrimp. Again both well done. I could have used a couple more spears, it was served with 4. Then came the wait. If you want to walk, great, but it's still 2 hours. Got seated, great table but later, so we missed the sunset. Ok, here's where they make up time. It's pretty quick service. My wife had the duck and I had the prime/prawns. Again, no issues. Everything came fast. The wait time will make me hesitant, we live in northern Wisconsin and have a great many supper clubs that take a reservation. Beautiful decor, nice location and historic, just overshadowed by waiting. read more

Ishnala - Both the prime spears and Ishnala shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Basically this restaurant is an excuse to go drink with your buddies for 4 hours on a lake shore. Rack of lamb was good. The French onion soup was unexpectedly awesome. Advice: order a double of their house brandy neat and sip it slow. It's a great quality spirit. EDIT: so I just ate our leftovers, primarily the duck, it's stuffing, sauces, cheesy potatoes, and some ribeye. Was really good. Kind of felt like a thanksgiving spread. For that reason, I have to bump this from a 4 to a 5. Beat duck I've ever had. To be honest, I thought that the food would taste best the first day after many old fashioned, but it was easier to appreciate the subtle spices the second day while sober. Second piece of advice: the long wait is worth it if you land a seat at a bar or a stable table. There a bunch of sketch tables and tree stumps to sit on for spill over - not worth it if you have a long wait. Best to just eat some apps have a drink and leave for something else. Note: the lake has biting bugs. They aren't as bad as mosquito bites but wear but spray or wear long sleeves and jeans if you anticipate waiting outside. Final note: some folks were tailgating in the parking lot. Looked like a good idea if you want to save some dough read more

We were in the Dells over the weekend and planned ahead to make a stop at Ishnala to have dinner on Saturday night. We have been here once before for drinks and apps outside, but this time we knew we absolutely had to make it inside for dinner and since we had just received a gift card for our anniversary, this was top of the to-do list. First off, as everyone else mentions, the wait is insane. So if you're planning on coming here for dinner, prepare to clear your whole afternoon so you can plan to eat dinner at a decent time. The outside bar opens at 2:30, the restaurant at 3. We arrived at 3:15 and needed to utilize the overflow parking and get shuttled in. Our wait time we were told would be about 2- 2 1/2 hours. We knew it would be about this long so we made sure to bring a cribbage board and few decks of playing cards to help keep us occupied. We were able to snag a table up top, in the shade, and promptly a waitress came and took our drink and appetizer orders. The old fashioneds were awesome, and the shrimp for the shrimp cocktail were delicious. Once inside and at our table most of us ended up ordering the Ishnala Red, had we of known 3 of the 4 of us were going to order that we'd have gotten a bottle! The red was very good, it has Syrah in it so it pairs nicely with the filet. Our table ordered the cheese curds and escargot for our inside appetizers. Both were amazing. I wished I had looked at other yelp reviews prior to coming (rookie mistake!) because then I'd have found out about the yummy mustard cheese spread that was coming and the yummy warm bread basket that had little mini cinnamon rolls in it! For my main entree I tried the special of the night, the Vineyard Filet. A beautiful 7 oz filet with a red sauce, topped with sundried tomatoes & goat cheese. This was amazing, the filet was absolutely incredible. I'd have been perfectly content with just the filet and the sauce without the extra toppings. For my sides I also had the wedge salad and au gratin potatoes. Both are amazing. Something to note though, the wedge salad is an extra $5, wasn't quite expecting that but no complaints as it was delicious. My husband ordered the same thing as me, I guess I know how to order well :) Would we come back? Maybe. For drinks and apps outside, absolutely. For dinner? It was hands down one of the most delicious dinners I've had all year, but that long wait outside really makes it hard for me to make it worth it. Especially since you can't leave the premises and you can't get on the wait list if your whole party isn't there. This is truly a unique experience and I am very happy that we were able to come here and enjoy a beautiful afternoon and evening at this wonderful location. read more

Ishnala - Vineyard Filet - Steakhouses Near Me - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Great atmosphere and excellent food. Go early to enjoy the lake view while you wait for your table as there are no reservations

Exceptional tasting food, hot and fresh. Service is great, ambience is amazing.! Come on in for a drink, listen to live music and dinner! read more

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terrible experience. called 5 minutes before arriving. "no wait" get there "hour and a half wait" complete bs. scam asshats

Came in on a Wednesday night and no matter what day it is, expect this place to be busy. Bar opens at 3:30 PM and Dinner service begins at 4 PM. We arrived promptly at 4 PM and was greeted by a chauffeur in a golf cart asking if we need a ride to the front of the restaurant. We kindly denied. At the restaurant we put our name in and were told it's a 30 minute wait. Everyone is super friendly and showed us to four different bars where we could grab drinks and appetizers. We chose the outdoor bar for the live music and grabbed an old fashioned (must) and a pink moccasin (okay) along with some cheese curds. After 30 minutes our buzzer went off and it was time to be seated inside. You can tell all the staff are well taken care of, they are genuine in their joy of the restaurant and very kind. We had a great server, pretty view, and great food. At the end you can go to their gift shop to buy some of their bottled beverages, shirts, and koozies. read more

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It wouldn't be a trip to WI without a stop at this classic Ishnala Supper Club has been serving up their quintessential brandy old fashioneds & crispy golden cheese curds for over 70 years. With breathtaking views of Mirror Lake, it is nestled among towering Norway Pines You will not want to miss this place on your next trip to WI. Open April- October! read more

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