The Walrus Room

Name: The Walrus Room
Address: 415 W State St Ste 105, Geneva, IL, United States, 60134-2157
Telephone: (630) 881-7557
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

166 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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The Walrus Room is a supper club of sorts . A premier fine dining experience in downtown Geneva. From fresh seafood and locally farmed produce to heritage breed pork and prime beef. The Walrus room presents an eclectic seasonal menu along with fantastic one of a kind cocktails, local craft beer options and a carefully curated wine selection. Come enjoy the intimate atmosphere and experience service that is second to none in the Fox Valley. Whether celebrating with friends and family or out for a date night, The Walrus Room delivers with great food, drinks service and atmosphere.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(630) 881-7557
Website
https://thewalrusgeneva.com/home-maple
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
415 W State St Ste 105, Geneva, IL 60134-2157
Neighborhood
Geneva
Cross street
5th st.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cheese Curds$13.00
Wisconsin cheese curds, peppers, aioli
Sherry Mushrooms$12.00
Polenta cake, mushroom demi, parmesan
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$17.00
Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, homemade bread
Shrimp DeJohgne$17.00
Garlic, sherry, breadcrumbs
Chorizo Mussels$17.00
P.E.I mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots
Escargot$15.00
Puff pastry, parsley butter, preserved lemon
Steakhouse Wedge$16.00
Iceberg, Danish blue cheese, Nueske's bacon
Beet Salad$15.00
toasted nuts, sesame vinaigrette, goat cheese
Fig & Prosciutto Salad$17.00
Arugula, goat cheese, chickpeas, roasted onion vinaigrette
TWR Bacon Cheeseburger$18.00
Wisconsin Cheddar, Nueske's bacon, lettuce, onion, aioli
Fried Perch Sandwich$17.00
Lake perch, tempura batter, remoulade, kale slaw
Roast Amish Chicken$29.00
Polenta cake, carrots, onion, hunter's sauce
Blackened Pork Chop$36.00
Maque choux, pepper coulis, whipped potatoes
Blue Cheese Filet$57.00
Espresso chili rubbed, whipped potatoes, bordelaise
Prime Steak Frites$52.00
14 oz. NY Strip, pepper crust, brandy cream
Fresh Lake Walleye$32.00
Wild rice pilaf, peas, mushrooms, beurre blanc
Seafood Pasta$27.00
Monkfish, clams, mussels, tomato + saffron

Sides

Caesar Salad$8.00
Wedge Salad$8.00
House Salad$8.00
Whipped Potatoes$8.00
Roasted Vegetables$8.00
French Fries$8.00
Truffle Parm Fries$9.00
Mac & Cheese$9.00

Supper Club Specials

Includes: house salad, whipped potatoes & roasted vegetables

Thursday Rib Night$29.00
Half slab baby back ribs
Friday Fish Fry$32.00
Crispy Great Lakes Fish
Saturday Prime Rib$57.00
Au Jus & blueberry horseradish cream

Dessert

Homemade Cheesecake$11.00
Chocolate Pot de Creme$9.00
Creme Brulee$9.00
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich$8.00

What 166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
West Suburbs
Contemporary American

166 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good food served by an attentive waitstaff in beautiful ambience.
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FoodHaxor
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening! Excellent food and drinks. Great Atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Staff—delightful! Experience—pleasant. Terms—time limit in exchange for table distance, privacy, very fair! Dining selections, •Shrimp DeJohgne—delicious, bite size shrimp, well balanced seasoning, light breadcrumbs, would have been nice to have bread to soak up the remaining sauce! •Wedge Salad—simple presentation, fresh, crisp, tasty light dressing, satisfying. •Crispy Lake Perch—Wow!!! Light, crisp batter, perfectly cooked, served w/pink smooth remoulade sauce—Wow!!! •Whipped Potatoes—silky smooth, luscious! •Roasted Vegetables—somewhat soft for our liking, but still very good! •Cocktails—Golden Afternoon, smooth slightly sweet—Old Fellow, smooth, slightly dry, overall both cocktails are very good! Highly recommend **** Very repeatable Thanks to all at The Walrus Room!
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JVincent
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant has the best prime rib in the Chicagoland region. Perfectly cooked to temperature, served with a delicious red wine reduction and thoughtfully accompanied by a blueberry-tinged horseradish dipping sauce. Delicious. The sides were outstanding. The wedge salad is presented beautifully and the house made blue cheese dressing is the best I’ve tasted anywhere. The whipped potatoes and roasted vege mix were freshly made and piping hot. Our server, Hope, is the definition of great hospitality. She is warm and engaging and made excellent suggestions on the craft cocktails, which are not to be missed. Her pacing of our meal could not have been better. Atmosphere is fun — like a clubby little speakeasy hidden behind a street front retail space. This place is terrific. Go discover it!
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SandyLee
Chicago
129 reviews
vip
5.0
129 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY Way. Food is delicious great service
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LoveSteak
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every thing was perfect! It’s always great there. Last night we had the best wait staff, tasty food and perfect cocktails.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience; pleasant ambiance. Chatty bar area separate from well-spaced dining area. Short rib, steak frites, coq a vin, and Thursday $29 supper club special were outstanding and perfectly cooked. Excellent server Melinda helped make our celebration very special. Will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dining experience! Every staff member was friendly, our waitress especially. Her recommendations were perfect for drinks and food. I will definitely return here as I can’t recall a better dining experience
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TravisK
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu and a great place for dinner with friends
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Daniel
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This place sounds pretentious but actually is not at all. Food was very good.
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SMGasper
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Shrimp DeJonge I’ve had in years. Attentive staff and nifty space.
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markr
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I have lived in Geneva for 23 years. Tonight we tried the Walrus Room for our Anniversary. The atmosphere was very comfortable and cozy. The waiter, Cooper , was incredibly nice and knowledgeable about the drinks and menu items. The food is fantastic. I have had the blessing of eating at very prestigious restaurant around the country. The Walrus room is one of the very best I have visited. The owner, Marshall, is extremely friendly and welcomed us at our table. The food is very well portioned and absolutely delicious. Seasoned perfectly and expertly prepared. You must treat yourself and visit the Walrus Room. We will become regular visitors after tonight.
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PitBoss
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m not sure I’ve had a better cocktail, cheese curd, or pork chop this year. I love this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The service and ambience were great. Loves this place and so wanted to list it as a place to rerun to again and again. The food was good not great - for the price and portion size, not a decent value . i had walleye - good though extremely small portion for the $. Hubby got steak and likes it a lot. fries that came with it were good but just normal, nothing special
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JBGeneva
Chicago
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
Have been to this restaurant several times in the last two years, always with positive experiences. Unfortunately last night was just the opposite. Not sure why things have changed so much. Here are my listed observations and disappointments: - although my Old Fashion was fine, it was a very light pour. Rocks glass with large block cube makes for not much volume. All for $14. Not sure why downtown Chicago drink prices have made their way to Geneva for a basic cocktail. - $18 Burrata and focaccia appetizer had tomatoes that were at least a week away from being ripe and the bread so hard the steak knife barely cut it. - $55 9 oz New York strip steak came somewhat rare after ordering medium and meat quality was way less than one should get for that price. Accompanied by only an included side of fries it totally lacked value. - An attractive quality of this restaurant has been its reasonably quiet vibe and romantic ambience. A desirable separation of the more typical bar scene or high vibe places in the area. Not last night as high volume uptempo music played so loudly one almost had to shout to be heard at a table for two! Went there to celebrate our anniversary at a quality place with a romantic feel. A total miss this time…. But in fairness, they do offer a free desert to celebrate the special occasion. Thanks for that.
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BigStick22
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
This was our first time trying this place. Everything was top notch, especially the food. Just a little bit pricey but we knew that going in. If you can afford it, highly recommend.
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JImM
New Mexico
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and seafood. The Walleye was great and the Halibut excellent. Pleasant atmosphere and attentive service.
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skippy
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Its been a while since i have been to the Walrus Room. Cocktails were outstanding, very happy that Art History beer on tap and the wine list is nice. Our food from appetizers to main course were phenomenal, exceptionally fresh and full of flavor. Actually split the steak frites and walleye(Wisconsin surf and turf), which both were excellent choices. The service from bar to waitstaff was also great!
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SandyLee
Chicago
129 reviews
vip
5.0
129 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, can’t wait to go back!Love this place
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Rocky
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, atmosphere and food are all awesome! A first visit for our friends and they were impressed and will return. Couldn’t have been a more enjoyable evening!
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TinaP
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
100% recommend dining at the Walrus Room! I can't wait to go back. The FOOD!! It is sooo delicious! The bread was perfect. The mussels were so unique and yummy. My scallops were to die for. I follow Isaac on social and the food is as wonderful as it looks on his socials! He is so talented! The service was excellent. Chris was thorough in describing the menu and the specials and she really did a great job making sure we had everything we wanted and needed. I love the vibe here too. The music, the artwork, the color palette ... Truly a Geneva Gem!!
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Bluejay
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Repeat customers. Interesting menu, beautiful presentation & delicious. Laura & Marshall continue to make this a top destination in Geneva!
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MeghanH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and it is surprisingly spacious and gorgeously decorated inside. Great service!
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SuLar
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
We have always enjoyed Walrus Room - like the wedge salad, clams/chorizo, walleye. I just felt the menu needs to be updated, more creative and fresh. It seems like the basics have been there a while and don’t appear to be evolving. The Geneva dining scene is competitive and I don’t see this restaurant growing and thriving unless given some attention - has all energy gone to the alchemist?.
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Kuno
Chicago
214 reviews
vip
5.0
214 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
Our first time experiencing this restaurant, we were taking a day trip to Geneva IL and came across this restaurant stuck away. The food, cocktails, service and ambience (Suffer Club Feel) is a must experience if ever in the area.
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NitashaB
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall quality of the food was good. The service was wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and drinks. Really sophisticated place, friendly staff.
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Terrence
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We enjoyed The Walrus Room. Good cocktails, good food, great service. A very good evening!
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Mark
Chicago
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
First time at this restaurant and was impressed with the overall feel of the room, the ambience was great and the people working there are terrific. Everyone was super friendly, our server Linda knew the dishes very well, and everything was served with good timing and great presentation. On the way out, every single person working in that restaurant bid us a good evening. Speaks volumes about the importance of their customers. Thanks for making it an experience and not just a meal. We'll definitely be back!
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PerryR
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second visit; we brought friends with us and it was their first time . We all enjoyed our dinner; Anthony gave us excellent service. Very enjoyable experience!
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DebiB
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved our 1st Walrus Room experience!! We loved the Alice in Wonderland inspired space. We were greeted by the most genuine hostesses and enjoyed a wonderful cocktail at the bar before our reservation. The server was patient with us as we had lots of curiosity about the menu. Some in our party enjoyed the Friday night special - fish fry. They said the coating was light and perfect which brought out the fantastic taste of the perch. There were so many unique fish options on the menu! I had the scallops which were mouth-watering! The flavors in the accompaniments were delicious. We also tried the burrata with the melon and prosciutto and it was fabulous! The wedge salad is very generous in size and flavor. Our service was great - perfectly timed/not rushed! It's safe to say that we will be back to try more menu offerings! Well done Walrus Room!!
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JenniferB
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing time with great food and service!
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PhilJ
Chicago
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the Walrus Room! Great food selections. Outstanding service! Shared the evening with friends 1 who had eaten there before and one who had not. We plan one doing this again soon.
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TrishA
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cute place—service was outstanding. Food was amazing —had the special halibut—to die for! Wine recommendation of True Myth-awesome.Loved that every person introduced themself, greeted our table—plus it seemed like they all pitched in and did whatever needed to be done. Will definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Adorable little place that would be awesome to go to with friends. Drinks were delicious! Cheese curds were yummy too! The steaks were kind of plain for $55. They looked broiled and didn’t have much flavor. We stayed away from the pepper crust because we don’t care for spicy foods. We were disappointed that it wasn’t grilled. I’d go back for sure, but I would probably stick to appetizers, drinks, and burgers instead.
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BLN8
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The excellent craft cocktails and delicious food always make for a wonderful dining experience!!
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AnthonyF
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to try the Walrus Room for our wedding anniversary. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. My husband ordered the Saturday prime rib and it was huge and it came with a wedge salad and 2 sides. He is very picky about his prime rib and really enjoyed it. I had the Walleye which was also delicious. It was a smaller portion than what I would have expected at that price point but still very tasty. They gave us a complimentary dessert for our anniversary which we were pleasantly surprised! Usually when I choose birthday or anniversary on OpenTable, the restaurant ignores the notes. We appreciated that they acknowledged our anniversary. We recommend this restaurant will definitely be going back there again!
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larmat
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
My wife and I had the trout and the walleye. Both were excellent. Ate in the bar area and it was loud. People forget to use their “inside” voice. Maddie was a great server. Our first time at the Walrus Room. We will be back and soon.
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Linbil
Chicago
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another outstanding dining experience @ The Walrus Room. Our meals [Halibut (3) & Steak & Frites (1)] were all well-prepared and well-received. Hostess and server both performed in an attentive, professional manner. Bar staff, after our dinner, was busy but retained focus and high-performance service standard toward our group. In summary, another overall great evening and dining experience for our group @ The Walrus Room !
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was excellent. I had stuffed trout and was cooked perfectly.
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FAQs

The Walrus Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 881-7557.

The Walrus Room is rated 4.7 stars by 166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

415 W State St Ste 105, Geneva, IL 60134-2157

Additional information

Cross street
5th st.
Neighborhood
Geneva
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thewalrusgeneva.com/home-maple
Phone number
(630) 881-7557

The Walrus Room

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Walleye

Saturday Prime Rib

Prime Rib

Menu

Cheese Curds$13.00

Sherry Mushrooms$12.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$17.00

Shrimp DeJohgne$17.00

Chorizo Mussels$17.00

Escargot$15.00

Steakhouse Wedge$16.00

Beet Salad$15.00

Fig & Prosciutto Salad$17.00

TWR Bacon Cheeseburger$18.00

Fried Perch Sandwich$17.00

Roast Amish Chicken$29.00

Blackened Pork Chop$36.00

Blue Cheese Filet$57.00

Prime Steak Frites$52.00

Fresh Lake Walleye$32.00

Seafood Pasta$27.00

Sides

Caesar Salad$8.00

Wedge Salad$8.00

House Salad$8.00

Whipped Potatoes$8.00

Roasted Vegetables$8.00

French Fries$8.00

Truffle Parm Fries$9.00

Mac & Cheese$9.00

Supper Club Specials

Thursday Rib Night$29.00

Friday Fish Fry$32.00

Saturday Prime Rib$57.00

Dessert

Homemade Cheesecake$11.00

Chocolate Pot de Creme$9.00

Creme Brulee$9.00

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does The Walrus Room offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Walrus Room restaurant rated?

Is The Walrus Room currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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