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Red Circle Inn, Nashotah, WI

Red Circle Inn

4.5 (1489)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
N44W33013 Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 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 1,489 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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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Circle Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing steaks" and a "wonderful anniversary dinner." Guests enjoy the "Sunday supper concept" and "elevated supper club fare." The ambiance, rooted in rich history, is enhanced by "attentive and friendly" staff. A perfect spot for special occasions!
1,489 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Chicago / Illinois77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing steaks, mushrooms and garlic mashed potatoes! Service was unbeatable and the place has great history behind it!

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  2. Jim

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice bar area and drinks, waitress seemed a little overwhelmed, Soups were very good. My wife and I both had steaks but mine was a little over medium rare. Homemade hash browns are excellent but could have been warmer. We were given an ice cream sampler as an anniversary gift, nice touch! Mass confusion when the bill arrived due to transfer of our pre dinner bar bill. Took 3 attempts to get it corrected! Overall very good, somewhat pricey but a great place for a special occasion.

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  3. Robin VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Sunday supper concept. 2nd time enjoying this. Won’t be the last.

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  4. Dave

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a Sunday, so it was family style dinner. Cheese Curds were very delicious!! Shrimp Cocktail was good as well, medium to large pieces. Relish tray was very disappointing. We were thinking old supper club style with a variety of olives, pickles, peppers, etc. You only receive green olives (pickled?), some crackers and a parmesan cheese butter. Ribs were outstanding! The meatloaf was delicious, unusual slicing, envision a slice of bread, two pieces like that. The fried chicken was pretty fatty. Mashed Potatoes were amazing! Green beans fresh and cooked well. Peach Cobbler was awesome!!! Ice cream Sundae was unusual, Neapolitan style flavors, but was good.

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  5. Ron

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers were polite but a bit inexperienced What bugged us is they kept wanting to clear plates that had food still on them They didn’t just ask once it was a bit too much Otherwise service was very good One of us had the Walleye and loved it, one had the ribeye and really liked it, I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes The breading was to my favorite, good but not the classic crispness and a bit too much herbs Dark meat was good, the white meat was dry Mashed potatoes had good flavor but were just warm, for me they shud have been hotter when they came out

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  6. Leah VIP

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday family dinner was wonderful. So much food (all good) and so much fun.

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  7. Amy

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been there twice, both excellent experiences. The staff is world class. They always do something to make your visit memorable. The history and the way they celebrate it is so cool. Steaks are done the way you ask for them, drinks are made with care, we’ve never been disappointed with anything we’ve tried. Really special place!

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  8. Noreen

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to Red Circle Inn since it as sold about 2 years ago… What a surprise! The staff was amazing and so were our dinners. Classy presentation of food, vegetables were perfect… slightly aldente and delicious. Ribs, Salmon, and Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat were excellent. There were 4 of us so we did taste each other’s food. The seasoning is balanced and savory. Just go … then you will understand and I think you will be as delighted as we were. The Beef Stroganoff was another culinary delight… Uniquely inspired and extraordinary … well put together … homemade noodles, perfect sauce, delicious and tender beef..I wish I had ordered it… and I will next time!

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  9. Peg VIP

    Southwest Florida25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The roasted tenderloin dinner was perfectly delicious! Including the buttery mashed potatoes and sauces! Mary our server did an excellent job as well.

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  10. Nicole

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I talked it up to our family & unfortunately, for the cost of 8 of us we felt let down. Service lacked but others jumped in to help which was great. We expected more, but I would still try it esp if you’ve never been.

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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 4.5 stars by 1489 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
11:30 PM
Booked 8 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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