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Red Circle Inn, Nashotah, WI

Red Circle Inn

4.6 (1479)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
N44W33013 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 4/1/2023.

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What 1,479 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Red Circle Inn is a historic gem, celebrated as the "oldest supper club in Wisconsin." Guests rave about its "amazing" food and "impeccable" service. The menu features standout dishes like prime rib and pork belly. "Friendly staff" and a "beautiful ambiance" make it perfect for special occasions and unforgettable dining experiences.
1,479 Reviews

  1. Simone

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was lukewarm for the second time we have tried this restaurant. Sent back to kitchen to re-heat and brought back lukewarm again. The wait staff is very attentive and friendly but the food could be a lot better.

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  2. Ken

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a wonderful experience for our anniversary dinner. The service, drinks and food couldn’t have been better. Thank you to all especially Phillip who made our night out so special.

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  3. Juanita

    Wisconsin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were eating early and are seniors. We found that ordering an entree and the dessert for each of us with the complementary relish tray (and a soup for my husband) was plenty to eat without feeling too full.

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  4. Randy

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very reasonable priced menu. Very tasty food!! The service was outstanding!!! I would recommend for any occasion!!

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  5. Jenifer

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and 2 college kids went to the Red Circle Inn to celebrate Mothers Day a week late. And let me tell you, that we were pleasantly surprised. What an amazing restaurant! The history and the ambiance of the restaurant reflects this. The old photographs of the place when Pabst owned it was really cool to see. But the best part was our meal. We started with the Sprecher Root Beer braised pork belly with red cabbage slaw and goat cheese. Chefs kiss! WOW. They serve you a relish tray with crackers, cheese and marinated olives! It was most definitely a special surprise. The 3 of us had the overnight prime rib and my husband got the fish. The prime rib melted in your mouth - we got an order of crispy bacon Brussel sprouts to share and they were gobbled up immediately. I had the roasted sweet potatoes and they melted in my mouth. My husbands fish was crispy , but he wished instead of it coming with the fires that he could have had the mashed potatoes. The service was outstanding! We had a really sweet gal from California and she was top notch. Water was always filled and the Old Fashions outstanding. Thank you for an amazing experience.

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  6. jan

    Wisconsin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    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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  7. Robert

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    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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  8. Kevin VIP

    Wisconsin6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    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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  9. Michael VIP

    Wisconsin18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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  10. Autumn

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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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 1479 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 reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 11 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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