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Wendt's On the Lake

4.1 (97 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Seafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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WENDT'S ON THE LAKE ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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The view! Wonderful
Jim W.

In the area for work, I'd wanted a Wisconsin fish fry all week. Saw the reviews of Wendt's and decided to give it a try. It's a little drive, but through beautiful countryside. The place sits on the lakeshore and the view was amazing. Got my perch fish fry and it was fantastic. Seasoned just right, crispy and fresh. Service was great and the prices were reasonable. Top it off with really friendly local folks and it was truly a memorable visit!

Fresh fried Perch, with sweet vinegar coleslaw, choice of potato and roll.
Mark B.

...classic (1962) Wisconsin restaurant and pub with a beautiful picture-window view over Lake Winnebago, and serving the best fish-fry. The waitresses were friendly and fast.

Teresa H.

On our drive back south towards Milwaukee, we were told this is a good place for perch. The restaurant is nicely located on Lake Winnebago. We ordered a side salad each and split the pick two ordering perch and haddock with a side of potato salad skipping the French fries. I liked the perch while my husband preferred the haddock. Potato salad was mustardy, which the waitress warned us, I like my homemade one better. We ordered the waffle fries which are seasoned and very good. Nothing to write home about but good to fit the bill.

5oz Fried perch with fries.
Ben H.

Fried perch was amazing. It comes with slices of bread and your choice of sides. Their tartar sauce is amazing. It's homemade and honestly is one of the best tasting tartar sauces I've have ever had. The downside is they do get very busy however the food was very hot and fresh. Didn't wait that long for the food but there may be no seating. The perch was hand breaded and fried to perfection. The only thing I would suggest is make sure you get the portion size that will satisfy your hunger. My only complaint is the portion size of the fries. I ordered the 5oz fried perch however the fries were very light on the portions. Overall though the food was delicious. The only reason for the 4 star rating is because of the fry portion size and no happy hour on Friday's.

Perch $14.00 plater

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Good service, but food was subpar. Water (from coolers they were pouring from) tasted funny as well.

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The food and service was very good! I would recommend Wendt's everyone!! The atmosphere is relaxing.

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2 years ago

Went there for the fish fry and it was very good! Get there early as there was an hour wait for a table.

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2 years ago

Great food, great service , did not have to wait long for a table. Excellent place for fish fry. End of review.

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3 years ago

Not what I expected. Both food and service were just ok, I was led to believe it would be very good.

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2 years ago

Food took long time and wasn't Wendt's quality. Not sure what happened but hope next times better.

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4 years ago

Don't order the prime rib. More gristle than eating a bag full of yarn. Adventure eating but don't order the prime rib.

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3 years ago

Food was good. We had quite a Waite it was a very busy time. Portions were ample. Love the view of lake winnebago.

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Wonderful food and very fast. Outside seating available and location is on a beautiful lake. Would recommend to everyone.

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