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Red Circle Inn, Nashotah, WI

Red Circle Inn

4.6 (1474)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
N44W33013 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
- Wisconsin's Oldest Supper Club -

A lot’s happened since we opened our doors in 1848, and I guess you could say we’ve seen it all. From dirt road to plank road to railroad, Red Circle Inn has been serving up good food with good service for generations of people in Lake Country. Over the years, we’ve been a stomping ground for traders, trappers, settlers, working class, high class and everyone in between. There’s so much history in these walls, you can almost taste it.

It was former owner Captain Fred C. Pabst who gave Red Circle Inn its name and iconic red circle logo, a nod to his Pabst Brewing Company. He made the restaurant the place to see and be seen around the lakes, not just for a beer, but for high-quality food and warm hospitality.

Over 170 years later, the legacy lives on. As you enjoy your meal and the nostalgia of Red Circle Inn, you’ll learn why guests have been returning, generation after generation. Some might call Red Circle Inn a legend…that’s fine by us.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (262) 367-4883
  • Website
    http://redcircleinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Heppe
  • Private party facilities
    Our reimagined event spaces make great gathering places for groups large and small, and our dedicated events team will work with you to create a customized catering menu that's perfect for the occasion. PABST ROOM – 6 to 12 Guests | WINE ROOM– 13 to 28 Guests | PROVIMI ROOM– 40 to 100 Guests | POLASKI ROOM – 100 to 240 Guests
  • Location
    N44W33013 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058
  • Area
    Nashotah
  • Cross Street
    Watertown Plank Road
  • Parking details
    Generous private parking lots adjacent to the building as well as immediately across the street. Additional on street parking in-front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • FAMILY STYLE SUNDAY SUPPER

    Multiple dates available
    All Inclusive Menu for the whole Family to enjoy. **PROTEIN CHOICES** Pasta Primavera $39 RCI Fried Chicken $42 Herb Roasted Pork Loin $42 Maple Creek Baby Back Ribs $42 Homemade Wagyu Meatloaf with Honey BBQ Glaze $36 Norwegian Salmon $50 Overnight Prime Rib $58 RCI Beef Wellington for Two $150 (includes a bottle of wine) **DINNER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SHAREABLES** Apps: Wedge OR House Salad, Cheese Curds, Shrimp Cocktail & Relish Tray for the Table Sides: Mac & Cheese, Buttered Mashed Potatoes Dessert: Choice of Ice Cream Sundae OR Fruit Crisp Ala Mode **KIDS UNDER 11 EAT FREE** To Start: Fruit, Side Salad, OR French Fries For Dinner: Choice of Mac & Cheese, Buttered Pasta, or Chicken Tenders, **Large Waygu Cheeseburger (+ $15)
    FAMILY STYLE SUNDAY SUPPER photo

Menu

Red Circle Inn's menu was last updated on 1/4/2023.

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What 1,474 people are saying

Red Circle Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Circle Inn is Wisconsin's oldest supper club, offering an "amazing restaurant experience" with "great authentic supper club" fare. Guests rave about the "fantastic food and service," highlighting the prime rib and innovative dishes like Schaum Torte. The charming historical ambiance and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem" and a must-visit.
1,474 Reviews

  1. jan

    Milwaukee1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress was very nice. Then downhill. Didn’t have wine listed on menu. Table appetizers were bland. Staff mixed food orders. Lamb chops served rare when medium was ordered. Walleye wasn’t cooked properly. Prime rib was thin and very fatty. Extra charge for tarter sauce and butter

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  2. Robert

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly the best meal I have ever had, and the service was second to none.

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  3. Kevin VIP

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service from Heather and Mary. Truly delightful. When we go out for fine dining, we like to have a cocktail or two before dinner at the bar. Unfortunately management has created an impossible situation for the one bartender on duty. He had to serve drinks at the bar while filling drink orders from the dining room and he also has to accept orders and serve dinner for the folks that like to eat in the bar where several tables are located. Through no fault of the capable bartender this created unacceptable wait time for service. At the very minimum there should be bar back assistance, or better another bartender when the bar get’s “slammed”. It just started the evening on the wrong foot. However our experience in the dining room was great. I expect an establishment like Red Circle to provide excellent basic bar service.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Milwaukee18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to have an amazing restaurant serve such a great traditional buffet with omelet station, carving table and everything you might expect . Deserts were not too fancy yet quite tasty. Cannot beat the ambiance in their upstairs dining events area . Drinks were reasonably priced as was the buffet which was $65 per person.

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  5. Autumn

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best Mother's Day brunch we have been too. Amazing service and delicious food!!

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  6. Mike

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic supper club with great food and great service!

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  7. Kevin

    Milwaukee39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place with the best service! We are slowly trying all the selections and have not found any we havent enjoyed!

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  8. Marilyn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a table for 6 during the Sunda Supper. Immediately upon opening the door, we were greeted with a warm welcome by the host. Our server was equally accommodating as well as the rest of the staff. The Sunday Supper is served family style (salad, two appetizers, mashed potatoes, green beaentries. Our choice of an individual entrée. Dessert was served family style as well. The entrée choice at our table were, Pasta Primavera, Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Maple Creek Baby Back Ribs , and Homemade Wagyu Meatloaf. Everything was cooked to perfection.

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  9. Timm

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our prime rib and our steak. The historical pictures on the wall are so interesting as this is the oldest supper club in Wisconsin. We had a very early reservation so we could wander around and look at a lot of the photos before it became crowded. Do make reservations! Fills up FAST. We enjoyed the elevated supper club type dishes from the "relish tray" to the dessert. The dessert (Schaum Torte) was amazing and so fresh.

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  10. Kevin

    Milwaukee39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a hidden gem, absolutely amazing food and service.

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FAQs

Red Circle Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (262) 367-4883.

Red Circle Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Circle Inn

N44W33013 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Watertown Plank Road
  • Area
    Nashotah
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Generous private parking lots adjacent to the building as well as immediately across the street. Additional on street parking in-front of restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Heppe
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://redcircleinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (262) 367-4883
  • Private party facilities
    Our reimagined event spaces make great gathering places for groups large and small, and our dedicated events team will work with you to create a customized catering menu that's perfect for the occasion. PABST ROOM – 6 to 12 Guests | WINE ROOM– 13 to 28 Guests | PROVIMI ROOM– 40 to 100 Guests | POLASKI ROOM – 100 to 240 Guests

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