Supper Clubs Within an Hour of Price County: Where the Old Fashioneds Are Sweet and the Fish Fry Is Sacred

A Wisconsin supper club is not a restaurant. It’s an institution. You arrive at 5:30, you have a brandy Old Fashioned at the bar while you wait for your table, you eat a relish tray and a bowl of French onion soup before your main course arrives, and you leave at 9:30 feeling like the world is still a place where things are done correctly.

Price County and the surrounding Northwoods have some of the best supper clubs in Wisconsin. They’re not flashy, they’re not trendy, and they don’t need to be. They’ve been doing the same thing for 30, 40, 50 years and they’ve gotten very, very good at it. Read more Price County stories from across the web.

Here’s where to go and what to expect

Here’s where to go and what to expect. Business listings are verified as of May 2026. But call ahead for current hours and menus, because supper clubs change with the seasons.

Northwoods Supper Club, Fifield

Address: N14066 Flambeau Ave (State Road 70), Fifield, WI 54524

Phone: (715) 762-4447

Distance from Prentice: 15 minutes

The Northwoods Supper Club is the closest thing Price County has to a destination restaurant. It’s on Flambeau Avenue in Fifield, which means every tourist driving between Park Falls and Merrill passes right by it. The ones who stop are the ones who come back every year.

Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib are the anchors of the week. This is a proper Wisconsin supper club, which means the bar comes first and the dinner comes second. Call for current menu and hours.

Rock Garden Tavern, Phillips

Address: N8220 State Hwy 13, Phillips, WI 54555 (at the Wisconsin Concrete Park)

Phone: (715) 339-7282

Distance from Prentice: 25 minutes

Rock Garden Tavern is at the Wisconsin Concrete Park, Fred Smith’s legendary folk art environment featuring over 200 concrete sculptures. You can walk through the park before dinner, then sit down for a drink and a meal. The setting alone is worth the drive.

The tavern is available for private parties and has a loyal local following. Check their Facebook page for current hours and events, as they can be seasonal. Also listed on Travel Wisconsin.

Burgers Bar and Grill, Phillips

Address: 784 N Lake St, Phillips, WI 54555

Distance from Prentice: 25 minutes

Burgers Bar and Grill took over the old Club 13 space in Phillips. Club 13 was a long-running local staple known for its fish fry, and the new operation carries on that tradition under a new name. Check their current hours and menu before heading out.

Wojcieszak’s Flambeau Resort & Sportsman’s Lounge, Park Falls

Distance from Prentice: 25 minutes

Wojcieszak’s Flambeau Resort sits on the Flambeau River. The Sportsman’s Lounge is the bar and restaurant side of the resort. Casual, comfortable, and the kind of place where the bartender knows your order after the second visit. Listed on Enjoy Price County.

The Supper Club Rules

1. Arrive early, eat late. Supper clubs operate on a two-phase system. Phase one: you sit at the bar and have an Old Fashioned while you wait for your table. Phase two: you eat. Skipping phase one is allowed but not encouraged. The bar is where the locals are, and the locals are where the stories are.

2. The relish tray is not a garnish. It’s the appetizer. Carrots, celery, radishes, olives, pickles, and sometimes cheese curds. Eat it. It’s free, it’s fresh, and it’s there because it’s always been there.

3. Fish fry on Friday, prime rib on Saturday. This is not a rule, it’s a calendar. Friday is for fish. Saturday is for prime rib. Sunday is for whatever’s left. Tuesday through Thursday is for people who don’t follow rules.

4. Make reservations on weekends. In summer, the supper clubs within 30 minutes of any lake fill up by 6 PM on Friday. Call ahead or prepare to wait at the bar for an hour. The bar wait is not a bad thing. See rule 1.

5. Tip like you mean it. The server who’s been working at the same supper club for 15 years knows your order before you say it. She deserves it.

After Dinner

If you’ve eaten your way through the Northwoods supper club circuit and you’re looking for a nightcap, Ripsaw Saloon in Prentice is open late at 1117 Railroad Avenue. Beef tallow fries, a Wisconsin Old Fashioned, and a bar stool where you can sit and digest your prime rib while arguing about which supper club was best.

Ripsaw Saloon menu (confirmed from borrachos.bar): Open 2 PM to close, closed Tuesday. Appetizers $3-7, wings $8 basket, sandwiches $9-12, pizza $10-12. Friday fish fry: 2-piece $9, 3-piece $11 (fries or tots, tartar sauce, buttered bread). Signature drinks: Bloody Mary (pepper-infused vodka available), Old Fashioned (muddled), Lemon Drop Shot (tequila). All fried in beef tallow.

Last updated: May 2026. Business listings verified from public records and Travel Wisconsin. Menu specifics change. Call ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best supper clubs near Price County?

Price County and the surrounding area are home to classic Wisconsin supper clubs known for Friday fish fry, prime rib, and Old Fashioned cocktails. These establishments are a cornerstone of northwoods dining culture and social life.

What makes a Wisconsin supper club different from a regular restaurant?

Wisconsin supper clubs typically feature a lounge with a full bar (especially brandy Old Fashioneds), relish trays, multi-course dinners including soup and salad, and entrees like prime rib and fish fry. They’re destination dining — not quick-service restaurants.

When is the best time to visit a supper club in Price County?

Friday nights are peak for the traditional Wisconsin fish fry, and Saturday is prime rib night at most supper clubs. Reservations are recommended on weekends year-round, and especially during summer tourist season and fall color season.

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Price County Supper Club Comparison

Supper Club	Location	Known For
Ripsaw Saloon	Prentice	Old Fashioneds, fish fry, beef tallow frying
Flambeau Lodge	Phillips area	Riverfront dining, walleye
Hunt Hills Lodge	Kennan area	Steak, logging camp history

Related: The Wisconsin Fish Fry Trail on borrachos.bar.

Sources: Local supper club listings, Price County Tourism visitor guide, Wisconsin Department of Tourism supper club trail.