Since we will be moving to this region, we were introduced to The Moonlight Tavern as a great place to visit. This Tavern is part of a historic Hotel in Port Washington, WI. The ambiance and the location are awesome, but because I am a "schnitzel" fan, I must express a bit of a disappointment here (it's costing them a star). The breaded Schnitzel had a crust that appeared darker than usual - as if the kitchen forgot to take the Schnitzel out of the oven. Maybe that is why my food was served last at the table? Other than that, the potatoes and the red cabbage were nicely prepared. I will return to dine here again, but I may try some other main courses. Hopefully, they can earn back the star they lost this time. read more

Moonlight Tavern is a Port Washington gem. The building exudes ambiance and charm. The interior is relaxing and easy. Staff is friendly and helpful. Reservations were not needed the night we dined but they ate suggested. The prime rib was decadent and perfectly prepared. The portion was generous. We'd definitely check it out again when in the area. read more

Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club - Lava cake - New American Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

For supposed high end restaurant in Port Washington it was just OK. Martinis 1/5. Small and too much vermouth. Bread 3/5 Frozen reheated buns...just ok. Oysters 3/5. Nothing special..just ok. Small and tasted not super fresh. Shrimp pasta 3/5. Good taste but swimming in sauce Go to Plier's instead. read more

Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club - Shrimp pasta...just ok, drowning in too much sauce - New American Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

Moonlight Tavern was a great first-time experience. The service was genuinely friendly and very patient with all our questions, which we really appreciated since it was our first visit. I ordered the smoked maple old fashioned, and it was excellent--well balanced, smooth, and not overly sweet. For appetizers, we went with the cheese curds, and they definitely didn't disappoint: crispy, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for. Overall, the experience lived up to the expectations and we'll gladly be back. read more

Cozy old-school bar with dark wood, stained glass panels, and a full restaurant attached, all in a cool historic building right off downtown Port Washington. We just had drinks, but would come back for apps or dinner sometime. They have a fantastic happy hour menu, including nice whiskeys and affordable apps. Our server was very friendly, and didn't make us feel rushed at all. Everyone in the place seemed to be in a good mood! It's a really nice stop and worth checking out. They're apparently on the Port Washington Old Fashioned crawl, plus the Bloody Mary crawl! read more

We had the best supper club experience at Moonlight Tavern! We went as a group of 12 on a Saturday, but we made sure to make reservations ahead of time earlier that week, which they recommend for weekends. FYI: If you are visiting the area and have a large group, this is one of the few places around to take reservations!! The cocktails here are a must! Many of us started with Old Fashioned's just how we like them. Others tried bourbon from their extensive list, other specialty cocktails, and the dessert cocktails. Our server, Trish, did a fantastic job taking care of us all night. The ownership changed about a year ago, and we had the opportunity to meet the owner when he brought complimentary bourbon & brandy tastings to our table. I would recommend eating here to anyone local or visiting. read more

Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club - Front of hotel/restaurant - New American Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

Located in the newly re-opened Port Hotel, this is a great option for a nice meal in Port Washington. I've been here twice now, once was soon after Moonlight Tavern opened and only had their appetizer menu available. The next visit was for a full dinner in the dining room. Both times I loved everything I tried. This chef makes fantastic sauces. Yes, this is a pricier establishment but you can also get a great meal for a reasonable price. My mom got the king Louie salad and it was massive with a ton of crab, avocado and two eggs. My brother had the steak sandwich which had a generous portion of steak. I enjoyed the crab cakes for my meal. They were full of crab (minimal filler) and the red pepper sauce was an amazing compliment. Both of my visits, we ordered the goat cheese curds and calamari. Both times they were delicious. Again, the sauces really elevating the dish to the next level. The only complaint was my sisters wedge salad came on a plate that was not easy to eat from. read more

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Great local spot in Port Washington! The prime rub was the best I've had. Cooked perfectly medium rare. Good salad as well. Service was great. Great place. Try it out! read more

Awesome bar setting, great drinks and friendly bartenders. Had lunch first visit, great chicken sandwich and beer was nice and cold. Went back that night just for the bar setting with friends and didn't disappoint. Next visit, had dinner and was very good. Definitely a great stop when in Port Washington! read more

I'd give it 4.5 stars if that were an option! My sister and I had dinner here on a Wednesday night. The Wednesday prime rib special had already sold out, so it's a good thing that wasn't our reason for going. Loved the cool, vintage ambiance of the hotel and the cozy, supper club feel of the dining room. Super warm, friendly place with excellent service. My sister ordered the French Dip sandwich, which was very good. I had the tenderloin sandwich, also very good. The French onion soup was good. I'd happily return! read more

This tavern is under new management. They opened for lunch on a Saturday, and we were the first ones through the door. Needless to say, we had our choice of seating. This quaint little bar/restaurant is tastefully decorated. The menu offers many favorites and some unique items. They do a Friday fish fry. As for me, I ordered the moonlight grinder. This is an herb focaccia roll, ham, pepperoni, prosciutto, shredded lettuce, red onion, sundried tomato pepper jam, mayo, an Italian dressing, parm & mozzarella cheese. The cost is $19.00. The roll was soft and obviously fresh. They use quality ingredients in this sandwich. What really made this sandwich pop was the sundried tomato pepper jam. It added a sweet savory kick. I enjoyed this meal with a nice IPA draft beer. This is a place I will stop in at when in town again. FYI: They will be offering a Mother's Day brunch that will be a real treat for mom. read more

Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club - New American Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

First, let's discuss what a great presence Austin is at the bar. Warm, friendly and a great mixer of drinks. He might have a heart of gold for never calling our horsehockey. He'll probably exhibit it again for not calling yours ;) The drinks here are excellent. I was lucky enough to enjoy several of the best Manhattans I've ever consumed. My better half enjoyed several libations from the special's board and all were thoroughly enjoyed. We really enjoyed eating at this establishment. Chef Lisa took all allergies (wheat/egg) into account and delivered great meals. This is high-end food, prepared fresh, in portions large enough to fill, but often not requiring a doggy bag. Poor doggy!! No leftovers for you sweetie. Our seafood tasted fresh and the fish fry hit the spot. The steaks were cooked perfectly. The cauliflower mashed is tremendous, the asparagus if available should be ordered. We look forward to visiting again should we ever be in the area. read more

Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club - This is a picture of a drink, a Manhattan on the left and a menu on the right showing the Moonlight Tavern's liquors. - New American Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

Stopped in here recently because hubs has been searching for a good prime rib spot. They serve it on Wednesdays and Saturdays, so we stopped in on a Wednesday. I was pleasantly surprised they had a kids menu - its not online, and I was a bit worried this place would be too "fancy" to bring our kiddo. However, as soon as they grabbed the crayons I was relieved. Also, the dining room is not too stuffy or anything, definitely has small town vibes. We ended up getting Lobster roll: Pretty, but just a bit too much sauce. Big chunks of lobster on the sandwich. Tator tots / coleslaw on the side was good. Prime rib (queen cut): absolutely enormous, perfectly cooked, plenty leftover to take home. Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff: Kiddo enjoyed :) read more

So much potential... Our first visit to this restaurant and high hopes on a Friday evening. Great vintage ambiance. You could smell the fish fry immediately when you open the door. I had a Whiskey Row Old Fashioned(2 actually) and it was the best part of a $120 dinner. The spinach artichoke dip was tasty but was served lukewarm at best. The "crostini" was a hodgepodge mix of crackers, sliced leftover bagels and pitas. Good repurposing of food maybe??? Clam chowder should be renamed bacon herb chowder as those flavors drowned any hopes of some clam flavor. Entrees: I had the battered haddock. Came out hot and fresh. Surprisingly flavorless. Needed all the lemon, salt and malt vinegar I could handle. The cauliflower mash(with $5 loaded upcharge) was delish. Homemade slaw also surprisingly flavorless. Other entree was the Scallop Carbonara. Don't order this dish! Visually unappealing as it was tan pasta with a white sauce and white scallops. The scallops were not seared and seamed to have been boiled in the weird sambuca flavored sauce, which when combined with gross scallops, made for a terrible pasta. I ate one scallop and wondered what I had just eaten. I love scallops and they're one of my favorites, but this did not taste like a scallop. We left expecting to feel ill after eating this dish. And finally, the waitress felt offended that we didn't even want to hear about dessert options, so that felt a little off putting and sales-ish. Maybe it was an off night, but we will not be back anytime soon. If we do, we will sit at the cool bar and have old fashioneds and something fried. read more

Took my best friend for a birthday lunch. Wonderful food, nice ambiance and great service from Jamie G, who treated my friend to free dessert. My second visit to the restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

Struggling to Like - very good prices but the food is "off." Food was poor quality and cooked terribly. Lake Perch were tiny and soaked in oil when served. Wife got a potato that took up 3/4 of the plate. One of our meals was forgotten, came out late and was over cooked. Soup tasted like it was rushed using shortcuts. Potato pancake was burned. Conversely, the Bar is fantastic, staff were wonderful and location is perfect. Not sure what the issue is here, cooks, food prep, menu or just poor quality. Quietly emailed management about the issues, receiced excuses and found out food on menu had been substituted. If they don't try to jam older couples into tiny, corner tables, use better quality food, cook it right with the prices they have, it could really be great. read more

Moonlight Tavern & Supper Club - New American Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

Went there for the first time for my daughter-in-law's birthday. Our order was incorrect, the waitress bringing salmon to my son, rather than the prime rib he ordered. She did make it right by deducting the cost from our bill. I ordered parmesan crusted salmon with jasmine rice. The salmon was very bland with jasmine rice that was mushy. My husband's ribeye was under cooked and was sent back. But the worst part was the quality of the steak. It was maybe a choice cut rather than prime cut but it was stringy and hard to cut through. My son's prime rib was just OK. He ate about half of it. All in all, very disappointing. I hate to say it because I love the idea of having a supper club in Port Washington (I miss the Port Hotel), but I would not return, for dinner. I might try it again for lunch and their burgers. But you can buy better prime or choice quality steak at Costco and cook it yourself. On a positive note (the only one), the wait staff was wonderful. No complaints on service. read more

The food was excellent. Beef stroganoff was delicious. The favorite was the Brie and mushroom flatbread. Baked onion soup so flavorful. Our server Mary was outstanding. Wonderful lunch experience in beautiful Port Washington WI. read more

Moonlight is now the go-to premiere restaurant in Port, hands down. Best atmosphere, best service, best food, best selection, and best bar cocktails, all at a reasonable prices. read more

Have been here twice in the last few months and it was great both times! The drinks were great and the food was served hot and was delish. The service was great and the waitstaff all have great personalities, the last time I was there I brought 8 of my family members and the server was laughing with us and we were telling stories and spending quaintly time together. Will be back and would recommend! read more

Not at all impressed. Pan fried perch was tasteless. potato pancake had too much flour and was pasty inside. Crab/avocado on toast was sub-par. Bread was served immediately without bread plates to set it on, service was fine. Beer was fantastic. $15 for a margarita? Really?? This was low level supper club dining and nowhere near the old Port Hotel. We will not be back. read more

Tried the new menu tonight! Started with goat cheese curds, Lobster bisque, Jambalaya & a Ribeye, everything was perfect! Finished with cheesecake w/berry compote. Soup & dessert selection was awesome, too! Cozy atmosphere and great cocktails, too. read more

Awesome restaurant in Port Washington. Staff and chef was so accommodating. Food was excellent. We will for sure go back for another visit. Thank you​ read more

Excellent French onion soup. Food never disappoints. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Staff is always fantastic

Some of the best food in SE Wisconsin. The chef, Lisa is a true talent. My wife and I will continue to follow her anywhere. Moonlight Tavern does a wonderful job of toeing the line between fine dining and a casual spot to drop in for a drink (or four). Nowhere else in the area can you get high grade oysters, a terrific martini, and great entrees within a small town atmosphere. The whiskey selection is solid, and the specials are worth following them on social media to stay informed. Angel has hit a home run with Moonlight! read more

First time at the Moonlight Tavern for our family of 6. Our server Mary was very helpful, friendly and attentive. All our salads, soups and dinners were excellent (our group had steaks, pasta dishes and the flatbread). Cocktails were great as well. Ambience was charming and comfortable, nicely updated from the original Port Hotel. Love the gluten free options and the extensive menu. Will definitely be back and can highly recommend for a special night out. read more

Great people and very good food. The bar has a relaxing atmosphere. Rotating menu items is a plus. Try a drink special. Thanks Angel.

Ok. Amazing. I remember this place from childhood, high school and young adult years as the Port Hotel. Loved it then might love it more now. We started with the smoked salmon "beginner". Locally sourced from Ewigs. Best smoked salmon we've had. The 3 others in our party had Friday fish dishes and enjoyed them. Especially the seasoned biscuit. I had the Duck with a blackberry sauce. I was afraid it would be too sweet and diminish the flavor of the duck. Not so...it was very flavorful and just the right combination of flavors. Highly recommend and will definitely be back to try the steak or Prime Rib. read more

I love how they changed up the old Port Hotel decor. Looks nice and fresh. The food was excellent. And our server Sklar was a great server. I will definitely be back. read more

We WANTED to love this place! After hearing others enjoyed dining here, we were disappointed. The quality of the food and preparation was not to our liking. The atmosphere was surprisingly dismal, and our waitress smelled overwhelmingly of cigarette smoke (was clearly smoking between trips to our table). We did enjoy the specialty drink, however. read more

Everything we tried was fantastic. Luncheon menu was varied, summer cocktail list and apps offered summer enjoyment. Dessert list is very long and did I mention Parkerhouse rolls? Get there soon and then go again ! read more

I really wanted to like the restaurant. We went when it first opened and it was super busy and chaotic. My husband had the fish fry and I had the chicken and pasta. Neither one of us was crazy about our meal and the bill was $100. We decided to give it a second chance and went back this last weekend. We ordered steak and my friend from out of state ordered the scallops and pasta. Let me start with the fact that our server was not friendly at all and looked annoyed that she even had to serve us. We each got our meals and again - not good. Our steak was raw rather than medium rare and had way too much pepper on it. We sent it back for more medium rare look. The table next to us also sent their raw burger back. My friend said her scallop and pasta dish was "ok". We said something to our waitress who again rolled her eyes at us and told us the manager was too busy to talk to us. We will not be back - not only was the food lackluster for what you pay but the service was AWFUL. read more