Use this guide when you are looking for the best friday night fish fry
When you say Wisconsin, many things come to mind, but one of them surely is Fish Fry! Did you know some areas of the country don’t even know what a “Fish Fry” is? We are proud to have so many wonderful options for a Friday Fish Friday so close to home. Whether you like your fish baked or fried, or you prefer your potatoes baked, mashed or ‘pancaked’, we’ve got a great guide for you!
Our popular Fish Fry guide has connected many readers to great local Fish Fry restaurants in Waukesha County and southeastern Wisconsin! These fish fry restaurants are listed by county. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite! In 2017, Stolley’s Hogg Alley won the title of Best Local Fish Fry. Joe Mamas took the title in 2018 – 2021. Ron’s Cozy Corner won the title in 2022 & 2023!
A new winner rose to the top in 2024 – Milford Hills!
We have 3 categories of voting in addition to overall best:
-Best Potato Pancakes
-Best restaurant for a kid-friendly atmosphere for fish fry
-Best carry-out fish fry
SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO VOTE!
Call today to make your reservation. (920) 699-2249 X1.
Our guide would not be possible, without the sponsorship of awesome local businesses. Please thank the following:
THANK You to our pREMIERE FISH FRY GUIDE SPONSOR:
Milford Hills
ALSO THANK OUR FISH FRY GUIDE TITLE SPONSORS:
Golden Mast
5 O’Clock Club
Bass Bay Brewhouse
Crawfish Junction
Milford Hills
Ron’s Cozy Corner
Stolley’s Hogg Alley
Stoll’s Olde 109
Find over 50+ Fish Fry Locations Near Waukesha and Lake Country
Milford Hills Hunt Club
W5670 French Rd
Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
(920) 699-2249
Winner of Best Local Fish Fry in 2024!
Milford Hills is the PREMIERE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Fried Cod / Perch
- Weekly dinner / dessert special
- Homemade potato pancakes
- Vast Bourbon selection
- Old Fashioned
- Great Hospitality
W6376 County Road A
Johnson Creek (Milford), 53038
920-648-3550
Crawfish Junction is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Great taste/batter
- healthy portions
- many options like alligator and crawfish bites
- great draft beer choices
- Staff friendliness
*Technically Dodge County, but close to the Jefferson County border 😉
Stoll’s Olde 109 is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Hand muddled Old Fashions (happy hour Old Fashions 3-5pm)
- cod/perch/walleye/blue gill
- fried beer battered cod/ 4 flavors of baked cod
- Fish fry Wedensdays during Lent starting at 3pm
- Take out
- Generous portions
- Fun lively atmosphere
- Scenic views
- Friendly Staff
CRAWFISH JUNCTION
W6376 Cty Hwy A
Johnson Creek (Milford)
See their ad above!
DONNY’S GIRL
N8240 CR-E
Watertown, Wisconsin
ELIAS IN WATERTOWN
200 N 2nd St
Watertown, WI 53094
LOPPYS HIAWATHA INN IXONIA
W1311 Marietta Ave
Ixonia, Wisconsin
MILFORD HILLS – PREMIERE SPONSOR
W5670 French Rd
Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
See their ad above!
NITE CAP INN
227 S 3rd St
Palmyra, WI 53156
POUR MAN’S PUB & GRILL SULLIVAN
150 Main St
Sullivan, WI 53178
STOLL’S OLDE 109
N866 County Road R
Watertown, Wisconsin
See their Ad above!
SULLIVAN SALOON
165 Main Street
Sullivan, WI 53183
THE FIRESIDE
1131 Janesville Avenue,
Fort Atkinson, WI
TROUT HOUSE AT RUSHING WATERS
N301 Co Rd H,
Palmyra, WI 53156
WINGIN’ IT BAR AND GRILL
W3326 Hwy 18
Helenville, WI 53137
W349 N5293 Lacy’s Lane
Okauchee, WI 53069
Golden Mast is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Fried & Steamed Cod
- Walleye
- Lake Perch
- Vinaigrette Style Coleslaw
- Potato Pancakes
- Seafood Chowder
- Curbside Pickup
- Live Music in the Summer
- Lakeside & Patio Dining
S79W15851 Aud Mar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
Bass Bay Brewhouse is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Fish Fry Daily
- Fried/Baked
- Bourbon/Old Fashioneds/Craft Beer
- Friendly Knowledgeable Staff
- Housemade Desserts
W359N5920 Brown St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Winner of Best Local Fish Fry in 2022 + 2023!
Ron’s Cozy Corner is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Cod
- Perch
- Beer-Battered
- Old Fashions
- German Potato Salad
Stolley’s is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Winner of the 2017 Lake Country Family Fun Best Local Fish Fry
- Cod/Perch/Walleye/Blue Gill
- Largest fish fry selection in Lake Country
- Beer-Battered
- Fried Cod/ 4 flavors of baked cod
- newly renovated
- Hand muddled Old Fashions
- Potato Pancakes
- On Wednesday during lent fish starts at 11am
- Family-friendly and Staff is Super Friendly
- Take out
- Live Entertainment
5 O’Clock Club
N28 W26658 Peterson Dr.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
5 O’Clock Club is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Seafood Chowder
- Speciality Tap Beer Selection
- Fabulous Homemade Desserts
- Wisconsin Farmhouse Atmosphere
- Friendly Staff
REviews
Ingleside Hotel
2810 Golf Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Didi’s is a TITLE sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Machine Shed Restaurant
N14 W24145 Tower Place
(I94 & WIS 164 – Exit 294)
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Machine Shed is a highlight sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2023!
Known for:
- Cod
- Fried
- All You Can Eat
- Broiled
- Cole Slaw
N14 W24130 Tower Place
(I94 & WIS 164 – Exit 294)
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Thunder Bay Grille is a highlight sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2023!
Known for:
- Hand Battered
- Atlantic Cod
- Farmhouse Ale Beer Batter
- All-You-Can-Eat
- Family Friendly
- Steak, Seafood and Cajun Specialties
Waukesha County
Fish Fry Locations
BROOKFIELD
GROUND ROUND
1005 S Moorland Rd.
Brookfield, WI
SLIM MCGINNS WEST
14735 W. Lisbon Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
ZISTERS
13425 Watertown Plank Rd
Elm Grove 53122
DELAFIELD
ANGELINA’S RESTORANTE DELAFIELD
621 Milwaukee Street
Delafield, Wisconsin 53018
DELAFIELD BREWHAUS
3832 Hillside Dr
Delafield, WI 53018
KURT’S STEAKHOUSE
22 Main Street
Delafield, WI 53018
REVERE’S WELL ST TAVERN
505 Wells Street
Delafield, Wisconsin
EAGLE
KNUCKLEHEAD
100 South Rd
Eagle, WI 53119
RUSTIX
105 W Main St
Eagle, WI 53119
ST. THERESA CHURCH
136 W Waukesha Rd
Eagle, WI 53119
GENESEE DEPOT
ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
S38w31602 Wern Way
Waukesha, WI
2023 Dates: February 24, March 17, March 31
IN- CAHOOTS
S43W31325 State Rd 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53189
THE CORNERSTONE
S43 W31343 Hghwy 83
Genesee Depot
HARTLAND
BEER SNOBS
122 Cottonwood Ave
Hartland 53029
ENDTER’S
300 Cottonwood Ave
Hartland 53029
HUMDINGERS
W282N7149 Main St.
Merton, WI 53056
OX AND CATS
W302 N9510 County Hwy E
Hartland, WI 53029
THE PHOENIX
129 Cottonwood Ave
Hartland, Wisconsin
MENOMONEE FALLS
AJ O’BRADY’S PUB AND GRILLE
N88 W16495 Main St
Menomonee Falls 53051
SCHWABENHOF
N56W14750 Silver Spring Dr
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
THE MAIN MILL
N88W16521 Main St.
Menomonee Falls, Wi
MUSKEGO
BASS BAY BREWHOUSE
S79W15851 Aud Mar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
See their Ad above!
COUNTRY SQUIRE SUPPER CLUB
S72W16373 Janesville Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
LUCKY’S AT THE LODGE
S74W17096 JANESVILLE ROAD
Muskego, WI 53150
NASHOTAH
BOOZHAG’S CLUBHOUSE
N44W32998 Watertown Plank Road
Nashotah, WI
HOLLYWOOD’S ROADHOUSE
W332N6629 Waukesha C
Nashotah, WI 53058
NEW BERLIN
ARMELI’S RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA
16201 W National Ave
New Berlin, WI
NORTH LAKE
NORTH LAKE BEAR TRAP
W314 N7770 Hwy 83
North Lake, WI 53064
THE NORTH LAKE INN
W315N7707 State Road 83
North Lake, Wisconsin
WOODY’S
W314N7788 Kilbourne Rd
Hartland, Wisconsin
Voted #2 in 2020.
OCONOMOWOC
AMALIAS
183 E Wisconsin Ave, Ste 2
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
BOONDOCKS
N67 W33525 County Rd K.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
BREWFINITY
N58 W39800 Industrial Rd Suite D
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
CORNERSTONE
24 S Main St,
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
CRAFTY COW
153 E Wisconsin Ave,
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
FOOLERYS
N52w35091 W Lake Dr,
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
HIDEAWAY
N55W34657 Road E
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
HILTON GARDEN INN – GARDEN GRILL
1443 Pabst Farms Cir
Oconomowoc, WI
KIM’S A GOURMET PIZZA PUB
N67W33395 County Road K
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066
LUCKY CHUCKY’S BEACH BAR
37238 Valley Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
LAKE HOUSE CAFE
662 E Wisconsin Ave
Oconomowoc
PANGA BAR & GRILL
34422 Delafield Rd,
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
RIVALRY PUB
6996 Pennsylvania Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
RON’S COZY CORNER
W359N5920 Brown St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
See their Ad above!
Voted #1 in 2022! Voted #2 in 2019 & 2021 and #3 in 2018.
STOLLEY’S HOGG ALLEY
2008 N. Venice Beach Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
See their Ad above!
Voted #1 in 2017, #2 in 2018 and #3 in 2019-20.
WBC Park – Albanese Fish Fry
1011 Blue Ribbon Circle
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Fridays through April 30th, 2024!
OKAUCHEE
GOLDEN MAST
W349W349 N5293 Lacy’s Lane
Okauchee, WI 53069
See their Ad above!
Voted top 5 in 2021.
KICKSWITCH
N51W34950 Wisconsin Ave
Okauchee, WI 53069
OVERBOARD AT SAMS
N49W34630 Wisconsin Ave
Okauchee, Wisconsin 53069
PEWAUKEE
5 O’CLOCK CLUB
N28 W26658 Peterson Dr.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
See their Ad above!
BILLY HO
118 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072
CURLY’S
W272N2696 Lakeview Blvd
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
DIDI’S SUPPER CLUB at the INGLESIDE
2810 Golf Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
See their Ad above!
MACHINE SHED
N14 W24145 Tower Place
Pewaukee, WI 53072
See their AD above!
POINT BURGER BAR
W229 N1400 Westwood Drive
Pewaukee, WI 53186
SAZ’S AT WESTERN LAKES
W287 N1963 Oakton Rd
Pewaukee, WI 53072
THUNDERBAY GRILLE
N14 W24130 Tower Place
Pewaukee, WI 53186
See their Ad above!
SUSSEX
BELFAST STATION
N64W23246 Main St. Sussex
WI 53089
MIB & VIVS
7300 N Lannon Rd
Lannon, WI 53046
RUMORS
W232N6368 Waukesha Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
SUSSEX INN
N64W23300 Main St
Sussex, Wisconsin 53089
“the” KITCHEN
N64W23316 Main Street, Sussex
262 246-6300
Website
THIRSTY DUCK
N64W23180 Main St
Sussex, WI 53089
WAUKESHA
ANDREA’S RED ROOSTER
14W22032 Watertown Rd
Waukesha, Wisconsin
BACKSTREET PUB & GRILL
711 Morgan Ave
Waukesha, Wisconsin
CUE CLUB
2454 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, Wisconsin
FINNAGAINS
711 Morgan Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
RAISED GRAIN BREWERY
1725 Dolphin Dr ste B
Waukesha, WI 53186
TALLY’S TAP
S31W24661 Sunset Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
WALES
ELLA’S PUBLIC HOUSE
W325S1777 Mickle Rd
Delafield, WI
4600 County Rd Q
Colgate, WI
Joe Mama’ is a Highlight sponsor of the Lake Country Family Fun Fish Fry Guide for 2024!
Known for:
- Winner of the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Lake Country Family Fun Best Local Fish Fry
- Potato Pancakes
- Baked
- Staff/Friendliness
- Old Fashions
- Family-Friendly
WASHINGTON COUNTY FISH FRY LOCATIONS
BILDAS FREISS LAKE INN
4493 State Road 167
Hubertus, Wisconsin
BUBS IRISH PUB
Bub’s Irish Pub N116W16218 Main St
Germantown, Wisconsin
COPPER DOCK
1474 E Friess Lake Dr
Hubertus, WI
FAT CHARLIES
1907 HWY 175
Richfield, Wisconsin
FOX & HOUNDS
1298 Friess Lake Road
Hubertus, WI
JOE MAMA’S BAR & GRILL
600 Highway Q
Colgate, Wisconsin
See their Ad above!
#1 Winner in 2018 -2022
MAXWELL’S TAVERN
W63N699 Washington Ave
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
MINESHAFT
22 North Main Street
Hartford, WI 53027
NUCKLEHEADZ BAR & GRILL
3680 County Hwy NN
West Bend, WI 53095
Milwaukee County Fish Fry Locations
BAVARIAN BIERHAUS
700 W Lexington Blvd
Glendale, Wisconsin
CORK ‘N CLEAVER RESTAURANT
5311 South Howell Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
CLIFFORD’S FINE FOOD
10418 W. Forest Home Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JIMMY’S ISLAND GRILL
2303 N Mayfair Rd
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
JONNY HAMMERS
6300 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
LAKEFRONT BREWERY
1872 N Commerce St,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
PAULIE’S PUB & EATERY
8031 W. Greenfield Av.
West Allis, Wisconsin
STACK’D BURGER BAR
170 S 1st St,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
WATER STREET BREWERY
1101 N Water St,
Milwaukee, WI
2024 VOting To take place right here from through March 29th, 2024.
Duplicate entries will be deleted.
Voting and giveaway have ended in 2024.
Note: Winner will be notified by email only. We will never contact a winner via Facebook thread or ask for CC information.
Results by Year
OVERALL BEST LOCAL FISH FRY
1st – Milford Hills
2nd – Ron’s Cozy Corner
3rd – Joe Mama’s
In the top 5 – Crawfish Junction, Stolley’s Hogg Alley
In the top 10 – Bass Bay Brewhouse, 5 O’Clock Club, Golden Mast, Kickswitch-Okauchee, Elias Inn, Night Cap Inn
Note: In the following categories, one business can only win overall 1st in one category
*BEST POTATO PANCAKES
1st – Milford Hills
2nd – Ron’s Cozy Corner
3rd – Joe Mamas
Other Top Votes for potato pancakes – 5 O’Clock Club, Golden Mast, Stolley’s,
*BEST KID-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE FOR FISH FRY
1st – Ron’s Cozy Corner
2nd – Mineshaft
3rd – Crawfish Junction
Other Top Votes for a Kid-Friendly Atmosphere- Machine shed, Delafield Brewhaus, Milford Hills, Revere’s, Stoll’s Olde 109
*BEST CARRY-OUT FISH FRY
1st – Crawfish Junction
2nd – Ron’s Cozy Corner
3rd – Stolley’s Hogg Alley
Other Top Votes for Carry-out Fish Fry – St. Jerome’s, Milford Hills, Bass Bay Brewhouse, Culvers, Golden Mast, Humdingers, Joe Mamas, North Lake Bear Trap, Phoenix, Sendiks
Best Part of a Fish Fry (by your vote)
#1: Fish portions
#2: Right amount of Breading
#3: Type of fish
#4: Beer-Battered
#5: Tartar Sauce
*for the sub-categories the first place must be held by a different business
OVERALL BEST LOCAL FISH FRY
1st – Ron’s Cozy Corner, Oconomowoc (see their listing above)
2nd – Stolley’s Hogg Alley (see their info above)
3rd – Joe Mama’s
In the top 5 – Five O’Clock Club and the Kitchen
In the top 10 – Boondocks, Bass Bay Brewhouse, Nite Capp Inn, Golden Mast, Kick Switch
Note: In the following categories, one business can only win overall 1st in one category
*BEST POTATO PANCAKES
1st – Ron’s Cozy Corner (see their listing above)
2nd – Stolley’s Hogg Alley (see their info above)
3rd – Joe Mamas
In the top 5 with ties – Red Roof Station, Golden Mast, Boondocks, The Kitchen, Nite Capp
*BEST KID-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE FOR FISH FRY
1st – Mineshaft
2nd – Machine Shed
3rd – Ron’s Cozy Corner
In the top 5 – Stolley’s Hogg Alley and Joe Mamas
*BEST CARRY-OUT FISH FRY
1st – Stolley’s Hogg Alley
2nd – The Kitchen
3rd – Ron’s Cozy Corner
In the top 5 – Joe Mamas and Boondocks
Best Part of a Fish Fry (by your vote)
#1: Right amount of Breading
#2: Good fish portions
#3: Type of fish
#4: Beer-Battered
#5: Tartar Sauce
*for the sub-categories the first place must be held by a different business
OVERALL BEST LOCAL FISH FRY
1st – Ron’s Cozy Corner, Oconomowoc (see their listing above)
2nd – Stolley’s Hogg Alley (see their info above)
3rd – Joe Mama’s
In the top 5 – Golden Mast (see their info above), Five O’Clock Club (see their info above) and the Bass Bay Brewhouse (see their info above).
In the top 10 – Saz’s at Western Lakes (see their listing above), Schwefels, Rumors, Nite Cap Inn, Humdingers
*BEST POTATO PANCAKES
1st – Ron’s Cozy Corner, Oconomowoc (see their listing above)
2nd – Stolley’s Hogg Alley (see their info above)
3rd – Golden Mast (see their info above)
In the top 5 – Nite Capp Inn-Palmyra, Bass Bay Brewhouse (see their info above), Rumors
*BEST KID-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE FOR FISH FRY
1st – Bass Bay Brewhouse (see their info above)
2nd – Ron’s Cozy Corner, Oconomowoc (see their listing above)
3rd – Stolley’s Hogg Alley (see their info above)
In the top 5 – Mineshaft Hartland, Sussex Bowl, Kim’s Stone Bank and Cornerstone Restaurant Genesee Depot
*BEST CARRY-OUT FISH FRY
1st – Mineshaft Hartland
2nd – Ron’s Cozy Corner, Oconomowoc (see their listing above)
3rd – Stolley’s Hogg Alley (see their info above)
In the top 5 – Bass Bay Brewhouse (see their info above) , Cornerstone Restaurant Genesee Depot and Golden Mast Golden Mast (see their info above)
Best Part of a Fish Fry (by your vote)
#1: Right amount of Breading
#2: Good fish portions
#3: Type of fish
#4: Beer-Battered
#5: Tartar Sauce
*for the sub-categories the first place must be held by a different business
1st – Joe Mamas
2nd – Ron’s Cozy Corner
3rd – Schwefels
In the top 5 – Stolleys Hogg Alley & Golden Mast
- Joe Mama’s
- Woody’s
- Stolley’s Hogg Alley
- North Lake Bear Trap
- Ron’s Cozy Corner
- Rumor’s
- Donny’s Girl
- Nashotah Clubhouse
- Delafield Brewhouse
- Golden Mast
- Rustic Inn
- Finn’s in Wales
- 5 O’Clock Club
- Cue Club & Nite Cap (TIE)
- Seven Seas
1. Stolley’s Hogg Alley
2. Joe Mama’s Bar & Grill
3. Bucky’s Lakeside in Okauchee
4. Cue Club of Wisconsin
Joe Mama’s!
The hand breading on the fish is amazing!
And the pancakes – OUTSTANDING!
Sounds delicious!!
North Lake Bear Trap! The batter is homemade and so is the amazing tarter sauce. Everything is made fresh to order; no heat lamps here!
Thank you, Lisa! Be sure to vote through the form above 🙂
Stolley’s Hogg Alley …Italian Cod plus Jeff’s homemade potatoe pancakes!?
Hi Amy, don’t forget to vote through the form above if you haven’t already to have your vote cast. Thanks!
Buckys Lakeside has some of the best homemade potato pancakes i have ever tasted. Not to mention that their walleye fish fry is some of the tastiest ive ever had
Thank you for the recommendation! I love a good potato pancake 🙂 MMM… Thank you for your vote through the form above as well!
Donn’s Girl! Love the fish and the chicken!
Rumors! Homemade potato pancakes and the weekly seafood special ?
Rumors?
Rumors in Sussex
Come do this for Cincinnati! I need a good Fish Fry in my life!
Yum – I’m totally having fish and chips this Friday. Love it.
That’s a lot to choose from!
What a great guide! Can’t wait to see who the winner is. Who doesn’t love a good fish fry this time of year?!
I didn’t think I could love Wisconsin any more after my first fried cheese curd. Then I went to a Friday fish fry! ~ Sage Scott, the Everyday Wanderer
Five O’clock Club in Pewaukee.
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“the” Kitchen has the best potato pancakes. There fish breading is light and tasty. You also gotta try their old fashioned while having the fish fry!!
I love this place.food is so good ♥️♥️
Nothing else is ever close to catching your own panfish and deep fried fish n chips with family