The Wheelhouse is an unexpected treasure. A unique venue that includes a unique outdoor deck, bar, seating, large tv, just great place to watch football on a beautiful fall day. Our server Corrina was an absolute delight! When asked what she would recommend, she responded with the Lasagna with no hesitation. We both ordered the Lasagna and my bride ordered the house salad as an appetizer. She was pleasantly surprised in how generous the portion was. We found large portions were the theme when the Lasagna's arrived. We split one order and had the second boxed to go. The Lasagna was simply amazing! We later found out they make their meals from scratch, no food service reheats found here. Even though The Wheelhouse is an hour from home, we're looking forward to returning and sampling additional items from the menu. As a sidebar we found out the owner was originally from Illinois, that explains the Bears game on tv and he brought with him family recipes. A great place to watch a Bears game and enjoy great food. read more

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Delicious as always, and even though they were crazy busy last night we didn't wait long at all. I had pan fried walleye and a French onion soup, they were both fantastic with my Moscow mule. Never had a bad meal here and the ambiance and wait/bar staff are warm and welcoming. read more

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Best blue cheese burgers in Waupaca. Seriously. Chicken wings were good. Busy with out of townies

We went because we where in town we had the intention on ordering burgers and fries and getting out however they do not have fries they do chips and as a result, we ended up changing the entire order to pizza instead, and the pizza was actually pretty good however we were charged almost $50 for only the pizza and two drinks and this pizza was not very big. We ordered a pizza that was a "specialty"pizza and we're charged two dollars per topping that was already supposed to be on there. The service was incredibly slow. We were there for almost an hour before we got our food, getting refills was like pulling teeth. read more

While staying at a cabin on vacation, we were craving pizza and decided to give this spot a try. A local mentioned the crust might be soggy, but that definitely wasn't our experience. The pizza was delicious with a crunchy, sturdy crust that held up perfectly. The wings were also really tasty and hit the spot. Service was friendly and prompt, which made the meal even better. If we're ever back in the area, we'd happily come here again. read more

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Nothing really stood out. Given the name, think wood everything (bar, booths, walls) and portholes for windows. At first we were super impressed with the service but once the food was delivered, it was a total 180. No follow ups on drinks, to ask how the food was, and towards the end we were hanging out of our booth with car keys jangling and my purse in hand just praying we could catch someone to give us our bill so we could move on with our day. I had the clam chowder soup it was far better than the stuff I had the day prior at a different place. The Jeff's Loaded Pizza was okay. Thin crust, good amount of cheese, heavy on the onions and light on the mushrooms; in the realm of pizza we've had better and worse. ‍ read more

The Wheelhouse - Clam chowder was delish - Pizza Near Me - Waupaca, Wisconsin

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the vibe here is rly cool since it's on the chain. gets pretty busy but they do takeout. i recommend the sausage pizza

Fabulous food - consistent excellent quality, great pizza (though very pricey) and specials. Service is excellent. Drinks are well made and reasonable prices. Highly recommend. read more

Awesome pizza and soup and salad sandwiches too out on chain lakes for lunch and dinner

Great spot!** Friendly service, tasty food, and a cozy vibe. Enjoyed every moment at The Wheelhouse. Definitely coming back! E 1209 County Rd Q read more

Good food & excellent service. It is well located and also has an ice cream shop. As a soup lover, I really enjoy their split pea & ham soup! read more

The Wheelhouse - Split pea & ham soup - Pizza Near Me - Waupaca, Wisconsin

My friend says the hamburger was among the best she's ever had, and in 68 years she's had a lot!

Very cool Wisconsin supper club with great bar area and lots of tasty. We split a ruben sandwich which was plenty and very tasty. Service was very good. read more

A good place to stop after or before visiting Central Waters Brewery. Stopped for lunch. Huge sandwich and burger selection. Chips and Cole Slaw included. Old Fashions only 5.50. Other drink options available. Indoor and outdoor seating. Some with a water view. Reasonable prices. read more

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I came in on a cold and snowy Tuesday evening and it was pretty crowded. I had to move to another table when a large group celebrating a birthday moved in. My server was Lisa who was friendly and attentive. The claim to fame here is pizza and fish fry but I was daring and ordered lasagna which was delicious. I would definitely recommend the Wheelhouse. read more

The Wheelhouse - Lasagna from Wheelhouse - Pizza Near Me - Waupaca, Wisconsin

Nice and cozy for the holiday with Christmas lights and Jolly St.Nick and then there's an assault rifle decorating the bar...kind of dampens the mood Also, why can't we order a side of fries or tater tot's to go with our sandwich without having to order fish‍? Salad was great, Italian beef was good. read more

The Wheelhouse - Assault rifle decor?? Also why on earth can't you order a side of fries or tater tot's without ordering fish?? - Pizza Near Me - Waupaca, Wisconsin

Heard lots of rave reviews on their pizza. Went on. Thursday at 3:00. No crowd yet. We were seated immediately and the server took our drink order right away. We ordered a house salad, garlic cheese bread and pizza. They have choice of really nice dressings. Salad and dressing was very good. Received garlic cheese bread. Lots of cheese, little garlic flavor. Cheese was gooey but taste was only ok. Not a quality cheese. Pizza was served and liked very good. Taste was ok. Crust was softer and pizza sauce bland. Would rather have Biil's Pizza in Stevens Point or Butch's Pizza in Kimberly. Probably would not go back. However server was excellent! read more

What a cute restaurant! We stopped here on our way to Fond du lac on a Friday night. It was dark and off the beaten path, so we were kind of wondering if we were going to the right place, but right in the middle of nowhere (or so it felt!) was this place. It was really busy, but we only had to wait 10-15 minutes for a table. We started with a clam chowder and French onion soup. Both were excellent. We also had a small pepperoni and small taco pizza. Both were really good, but the taco pizza could have used a little more spice in my opinion. The beer was cold (and only $3 for a pint of Miller Lite!) and the service was excellent. Fast and friendly. read more

The Wheelhouse - Small taco pizza - Pizza Near Me - Waupaca, Wisconsin

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Convenient location near the Chain of Lakes. Our table had a cheese pizza, spaghetti with meatballs and patty melt & cheeseburger. Was asked how big the meatballs were since it was an additional 4$, they said pretty big. The meatballs were only the size of golf balls (two meatballs). Our burgers were both overdone sadly. The tap beer I got was nice and cold and tasted great. Our server was very nice and friendly & did a great job. I'll be back, but would stick to the pizza. read more

Great place to eat! Inside or outside. Great food, drinks, and service! Sometimes it's hard to find a parking place. Entertainment on the weekends. Good pizza! They charge for pizza box and ice. read more

Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in the area. A lively bar with great service is the front line of this Wheel House, both inside and outside. The pizza is the anchor with homemade sausage and sauce and several special choices from Jeff's loaded to taco pizza to our favorite, the chicken Florentine pizza with white sauce, chicken, spinach, tomato and red onion. The burgers are thick and juicy and the sandwiches are made with mostly in house roasted meats, not processed lunch meat. The salads are fresh and the delicious salad dressings are also mostly house made. The most reliable part of the Wheel House is the consistency of the food quality. The Wheel House had Saturday entertainment events sporadically throughout the summer and fall with live music. It also features weekly specials most evenings. read more

One word: YUM! The chili is so good with extra cheese and onions like wow I'm sitting in my bed just thinking about it

Growing up in Wild Rose in the 80s. This place was a favorite. After 34 years I made it back. And yeah buddy!! it was exactly like I remembered it. amazing crust. Fresh ingredients and that Wisconsin Mozzarella is too die for. And the Philly Beef is weighing in at 2-3 pounds. A beast of a sandwich. Service was on point. It's a must if you're in the area and if not it's worth the drive. See ya next Summer when I'm back from Cali read more

The Wheelhouse - The Loaded Zaaaaa. Pepperoni Sausage Mushroom Onion Green Pepper Green Olive - Pizza Near Me - Waupaca, Wisconsin

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We stopped in here for supper for our very first visit. Nice decor in rustic setting. Everyone was wearing face masks so we felt safe. Shelly was our waitress who did a great job. Meal prices were reasonable. I got the portabella mushroom burger which was very tasty; likely one of the best that I have had. Side of Cole slaw was tasty & looked homemade. The other side of kettle chips we could of done without. My husband got the house special sandwich. It was also good. We had craft beer choices for our beverage choice, we smelled and saw many wonderful pizzas go by so decided to order a small and bring one home for tomorrow. read more

The Wheelhouse - House special: Bomber - Pizza Near Me - Waupaca, Wisconsin

Always a great place to eat and meet great friends. Having a variety of activities keeps us wanting to to come back.

Not a lot of sit-down type dining establishments in the area to choose from. The food is okay - mostly pub grub - but they do have a decent beer selection. The service was good, didn't have wait too long between empty beer glass and full beer glass. Their food is a little pricey but again, your choices are really limited. Friendly folks working to make an honest living. Can't fault that... read more

I work for the foundry and enjoying bringing our customers here for dinner. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent

This wonderful place is right down the road from me. It sits across the road from our beautiful Waupaca Chain O'Lakes. This is my home and where I grew up. None of the restaurants on location prior to Jeff and John buying it many years ago ever made a go of it. Jeff has made a career of this establishment and has grown it from The Bomber sandwich and pizza into a thriving restaurant/event place to go year round. I highly recommend it for their friendly, pleasant, professional wait staff. In the summer their ice cream parlor located on site behind them called Scoopers serves more ice cream in any size cone than your eyes or stomach has seen anywhere before. You will continue coming back. read more

Great rural supper club. Menu selection is excellent, service is excellent, atmosphere like you would expect. Highly recommend!

We walk in and it's packed. 6pm on a Saturday in a small town (compared to Milwaukee) - no surprise. I ask how long the wait is and am provided with a numbered buzzer. I am not asked to provide a name associated with the numbered buzzer provided to me. I ask the hostess if she needs a name and am told "no, it's an automatic system tied to the number on the buzzer." Great. That's easy. We order drinks at the bar and head outside to wait until our buzzer goes off. We notice the outside waiting out front area clearing out big time. I go inside to check on our wait and see our number on a list crossed off. One hostess glosses over it and another points it out. We were passed at least by 6 or 7 people. I get it, it happens. But seriously? We got passed by that much? Then we are told we can be seated immediately (of course) but by the kitchen. Fine, we are hungry and waited long enough. Our waitress was super kind. It was very busy so we get not being checked on very often and appreciated her up neat attitude and positivity. Our order for both foods d drinks were taken promptly. Our pizza order ended up being incorrect which we did not make a big deal about but the waitress caught her mistake and tired to make up for it by comping our drink order. That was huge and very much appreciated. Our waitress and the food were good but, the hostess situation and our number being passed up so blatantly was a major let down. Please please please try to seat people in order. We came here from out of town after hiking 10 miles and were really excited about enjoying a pizza and a beer here afterwards. read more

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ok restaurant I think food could improve a little service good nice staff great variety on the menu and specials just needs a little bit of better ... not bad but just okay read more

One of Waupacas top places to eat. The pizza is from an old Italian recipe. And is a must. Nautical themed and nestled on the famous Chain O Lakes. You will find locals stay away from this pace during the summer months when all the tourists come to town. During the summer they have many fun events and live music in their patio. It's a fun place to go after spending the day on your pontoon. In the the other 3 months out of the year it is still busy with tourists but not like summer. This place stays open year round unlike some of the other places in town. My favorite is their pepperoni and I can usually find a Central Waters brew to wash it down. read more

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I have been dining here since the late sixties and never ordered a burger, for the price with Bidenomics one of the most delicious burger with all the side goodies in the area. read more

This place is less than ok. We came on a busy day and had to sit inside. The tables are 2 inches apart and there was no air conditioning. Not ok. So hot we all started feeling a bit sick. The fish fry perch had bad breading on it. The hamburger was bad. The only bright spot was the pizza. I think that is your best bet here. Get it to go if you can't sit outside. The service was attentive. I can't believe they are made to work on those conditions. read more

Amazing Food!!! The drinks are great and staff is super friendly. The food is amazing and never had anything bad to eat there yet. It's a great place and atmosphere to be in. Prices are great. It's actually a place you can afford to take the family to and get a lot of food. I cannot say enough good things about this place. read more

We stopped here for a light dinner while camping at nearby Hartman Creek state park. We were seated right away and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Everyone found something appealing on the menu. Our food came out fast and it was delicious. Definitely recommended! read more

order. the. pizza. then go sit outside on the huge beautiful deck. this place is belongs on your list of things That Shouldn't Be Missed on your trip to the Chain. read more

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The a Wheelhouse gis known for their pizza. The pizza is great, if you eat it at the restaurant. If you want me pizza to-go, the middle is often undercooked which makes the thin crust wet, greasy and sloppy. We live just a short walk from the Wheelhouse (aka The Bag) and will often order cheesy garlic bread to-go. My favorite is the French-Dip. It's soooo good! read more

Stopped here when we were in town on a recommendation of a friend that frequents this place. It was lunch time on a nice Saturday so we took a seat outside on the deck (picnic table). Our server was excellent, friendly and efficient. I tried the gumbo soup and liked it. Hubby had the French onion which was a little different, but also good. The sandwiches were HUGE! Mine was the brisket (special of the day) and I ended up picking the meat out as I was already filling up from the soup. I will say the brisket was on the fatty side, so I had to cut around that, but there was plenty of it. Hubby had a ham and swiss that took up his whole plate, came with chips. We never had an empty soda, and always a smile from our server. We would go back if we were ever in town again. The outside bar looks like a fun spot on a lazy afternoon or evening, if we had more time. read more

Pub food. Chicken sandwich and potato wedge fries were decent. Very prompt service. Place was packed!