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Red Circle Inn, Nashotah, WI

Red Circle Inn

4.6
4.6
1395 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
- 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 15:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, 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 $45 Norwegian Salmon $42 Overnight Prime Rib $45 RCI Beef Wellington for Two $58 **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

  • New Years Eve 2024 Pre-Fixed menu

    US$65.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Red Circle Inn NYE Prefix Menu / $65 per guest Tuesday, December 31st 4:00-9:30pm First Course (select one) Classic Wedge Salad or Mushroom Risotto or Viking Village Scallops (additional $12) Second Course (select one) Twin Maryland Style Crab Cakes or Verlasso Chilean Salmon or True Bridge Bone-In Pork Chop or Lemon & Thyme Bell & Evans Brick Chicken or RCI Overnight Prime Rib (additional $15) Third Course (select one) Chocolate Chambord Mousse or Berries & Cream Additional Entree Option (For Two) Beef Wellington For Two $160 black angus beef tenderloin, wild mushroom farce, prosciutto, golden puff pastry (includes first & third course choices for both guests)
    New Years Eve 2024 Pre-Fixed menu photo

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What 1,395 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Circle Inn offers a memorable dining experience with "phenomenal service" and "sublime food." Guests rave about the "outstanding" pork chop and "excellent steaks." The historic atmosphere and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for special occasions. Some found the menu "interesting" and appreciated unique dishes like the Sunday supper menu.

1,395 Reviews

  1. WarrenH

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    After not visiting for many years as it is a far drive for us, our experience was not great. We were seated at a table for 2 right by the entrance to the dining room and it was quite busy with servers etc. walking back and forth. We ordered the R.C.I. stroganoff and the Berkshire pork chop. The stroganoff was excellent, but the pork chop was very under cooked and had to be sent back to the kitchen TWICE. When it finally came back cooked enough to eat, my husband was finished with his dish, the veg on my plate was cold and soggy as was my potato. Our server, who was quite good and super friendly, explained the undercooked chop because it was a new item to the menu. The cost of the chop was taken off of our bill and we were given a complimentary dessert, which was a nice way of compensating, but it would have been nice for both of us to have eaten at the same time. We decided to have an after dinner drink in the bar since they had some live music. As I approached the bar where there were four open stools, I was told that all the seats were taken (even though there were no coats, drinks or anything signifying "taken"). As we looked further down the bar the "taken" seats became occupied by children. That topped the unsatisfying night for me, so we left and will not return.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. james

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Ribeye steak was incredible, haven’t had a steak that good in many years.. The wife’s filet was a little overdone but that was do to having them butterfly it, won’t do that again. Everything else was pretty much top notch, now I understand why they have been around for so long. Will return many more times..

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  3. Thomas

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice evening put..excellent service and food. Steak and Salmon were top notch...
    Red Circle InnResponded on 18 December 2024
    Thank you, Thomas! We appreciate the 5 Stars and kind remarks. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. David

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the host who was great to the bartender, I didn’t get his name, and to the food which was all very good, made the evening relaxing and enjoyable. A bit too loud w the music in the bar but I’m nitpicking. Whomever made the Brussel sprouts sides should get a shout out too. Our waitress was good and pleasant as well. See you again in 2025.
    Red Circle InnResponded on 17 December 2024
    Hi David! We appreciate the kind remarks about our team members. We will share this with everyone and celebrate the positive feedback and affect our team makes on guests like you. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Happy Holidays!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Paul

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating our anniversary and were looking for a nice supper club experience; we were not disappointed. We arrived early for our reservation in order to enjoy cocktails at the bar. We had excellently crafted old fashioned and manhattan cocktails. The service was great but the temperature in bar was a little cool. We were given plenty of time to settle in and then were seated by the host when ready. Our food was delicious and very well prepared. The only fault was that the baked potatoes could have been hotter (our server did offer to reheat them). We were recognized with a personal anniversary note at our table, signed by the staff and later were presented with two packaged cookies and a flute of champagne while again seated at the bar for after dinner drinks. Overall an excellent experience; would definitely return.
    Red Circle InnResponded on 17 December 2024
    Hi Paul! Thank you for the 5 Star Review and kind remarks about the food and service. We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with us, and look forward to seeing you again! Happy Holidays!

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  6. Julius

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first visit since the change in ownership. The experience was not what it used to be.
    Red Circle InnResponded on 17 December 2024
    Hi Julius, We are so sorry that we did not exceed your expectations. We pride ourselves in genuine hospitality, high quality food made from scratch, and an ambiance unlike anything in Wisconsin. It is hard to read when we did not execute our high standards with you and your group. We would like to invite you all back in, so a member of our management team will be reaching out to hopefully coordinate a second chance. We hope to host you again soon. Warm regards, Red Circle Inn, Management

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Pam

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening, celebrating our moms 87th birthday. Our server was knowledgeable and extremely friendly. It was magical
    Red Circle InnResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hi Pam! Thank you for the 5 Star Review and kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed Red Circle Inn and chose us for this very special birthday. We hope to see you again soon! Happy birthday!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Kristi

    VIP

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great dinner! Food was delicious! Service was amazing! Can't wait to go back!
    Red Circle InnResponded on 3 December 2024
    Thank you for the 5 Stars, Kristi! We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Philip

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Philip was phenomenal. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, salmon and Delmonico steak. I am from North Carolina and the kitchen was very accommodating with my request to add Cheese Curds as a topper for my steak. The staff said it was the most Wisconsin meal they had ever served. Of course pair with an old Fashioned! Highly recommend this historical landmark.
    Red Circle InnResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hi Philip! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience at Red Circle Inn! We will pass along your kind words in regard to Philip, our server, and celebrate his hospitality and knowledge that led to such great feedback. We hope to see you and your group again soon!

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  10. Michael

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Walleye was excellent. Wife loved the lobster and shrimp pot pie
    Red Circle InnResponded on 3 December 2024
    Hi Michael, we are so happy you enjoyed the food at Red Circle Inn. We hope to see you again soon!

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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 1395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 15:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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