Where to find a Fish Fry in and around the Fox Valley

Wisconsin Fish Fry

When Friday night rolls around, in true Wisconsinite style we grab a fork to enjoy a good old-fashioned fish fry! The golden batter and its accompanying crunch echo a strong tradition in Wisconsin, and many restaurants across our state offer delicious fish specials year-round. Check out these local stops for a taste of a traditional dinner or a new take on the Friday fish fry! 

Fish Fry in Appleton

  • Camelot Bar and Grill, 1700 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton
    • (920) 731-7461
    • Consistently voted one of the best fish frys in the Valley!
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  • Capitol Centre, 725 W. Capitol Drive, Appleton
  • Cinder’s Charcoal Grill
    • 2369 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton | (920) 738-0116
    • 221 S. Kensington Drive, Appleton | (920) 739-5969
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  • Dairyland Brew Pub, 1216 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton
  • Dick and Joan’s Supper Club, 220 N. Lynndale Drive, Appleton
    • (920) 731-8855
    • “Dick and Joan’s Supper Club in Appleton, best fish I’ve ever had in my life!”
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  • George’s Steakhouse, 2208 S. Memorial Drive, Appleton
    • (920) 733-4939
    • “Don’t sleep on the clam chowder!”
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  • Home Run Pizza, 1216 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton
  • Houdini’s Escape Gastropub, 1216 S. Oneida Street, Appleton
  • Mark’s East Side, 1405 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton
    • (920) 733-3600
    • Golden Fork for Best fish fry and they have a streamlined drive-through process for pandemic fish frys!
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  • Mary’s Restaurant, 2312 N. Richmond Street, Appleton
  • Meade Street Bistro, 2729 N. Meade Street, Appleton
  • Northland Pub, 340 W. Northland Avenue, Appleton
  • OB’s Brau Haus, 523 W. College Avenue, Appleton
    • 920-730-0202
    • “The perch has amazing breading, and their tartar sauce is excellent!”
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  • Rookies Sports Bar & Grill, 325 N. Appleton Street, Appleton 
  • Scuba’s Pourhouse, 1309 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton 
  • Spats Food & Spirits, 733 W. College Avenue, Appleton 
    • (920) 738-7171
    • A local favorite and College Avenue landmark features a special Friday menu including clam chowder, rosemary salmon, sunfish, and pike.
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  • Wilder’s Cutting Edge Bistro, 2639 S. Oneida Street, Appleton
    • (920) 840-6333
    • Try the cornmeal-crusted catfish! Rye bread made fresh and special sides including pickle fries and risotto. 
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Fish Frys in Combined Locks

  • Kamps Bar & Grill, 303 Williams Street, Combined Locks 
  • Chico’s Cafe, 427 S. Washington Street, Combined Locks
  • Mill Town Still & Grill, 101 Darboy Road, Combined Locks 
    • (920) 788-1112
    • Perch, haddock, and uniquely crab dip topped haddock.
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  • The Lox Club, 591 State Street, Combined Locks 

Fish Frys in De Pere

  • Graystone Ale House, 3711 Monroe Road, De Pere 
  • Hilly Haven Golf Course Clubhouse, 5911 County Road PP, De Pere 
  • Nicky’s Lionhead Restaurant, 331 Main Avenue, De Pere 
  • Nicolet Restaurant, 525 Reid Street, De Pere
  • McGeorge’s Pub & Grill, 415 George Street, De Pere
    • (920) 676-7677
    • “Went for a Friday Fish Fry – it was amazing!” 
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Fish Frys in Door County 

  • Bayside Tavern, 4160 Main Street, Fish Creek
  • Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub, 59 E. Oak Street, Sturgeon Bay
  • The English Inn, 3713 WI-42, Fish Creek
  • The Fireside Restaurant, 7755 WI-42, Egg Harbor
  • Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay
  • Waterfront Mary’s, 3662 N. Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay

Fish Frys in Eagle River

  • Blue Heron Restaurant, 1965 Wild Eagle Lane, Eagle River 
  • Honey Bear, 5430 State Highway 70 W, Eagle River 
  • Tijan’s Twelve Pines, 3635 Town Line Road, Eagle River 
  • William’s Pine Gables Supper Club, 1002 W. Pine Street, Eagle River 

Fish Frys in Freedom

  • Buzz’s Pub & Grill, W2116 County Rd S, Freedom
  • Leap-In Bobbi & Jeremy’s, N4114 County Rd E, Freedom 
    • (920) 788-4491
    • “We frequently get fish at Leap Inn in Freedom and it’s always delicious!”
    • “Leap Inn in Freedom – love their broiled fish.”
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Fish Frys in Fremont

  • Hunters Sports Bar, E9102 WI-96, Fremont 
  • The Bridge Bar & Restaurant, 101 W. Main Street, Fremont 

Fish Frys in Fond du Lac

  • Schmitty’s Bar & Grill,  N7044 Winnebago Drive, Fond du Lac
  • The Sweet & Salty Pig, 99 W. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac
  • Ziggy’s Pub, 213 S. Main Street, Fond du Lac

Fish Frys in Green Bay

  • Goal Post Bar, 3007 Manitowoc Road, Green Bay 
  • Hilltop Cafe, 2278 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay 
    • (920) 884-0858
    • “Great for carry out.”
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  • Kropp’s Supper Club, 4570 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay 
  • Mackinaws Grill & Spirits, 2925 Voyager Drive, Green Bay 
  • Maricque’s Bar, 1517 University Avenue, Green Bay 
  • R&D House Divided, 2148 University Avenue, Green Bay
  • Redwood Inn, 3230 Main Street, Green Bay 
  • The Rite Place, 1580 Bellevue Street, Green Bay
  • The Settlement, 3254 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay 

Fish Frys in Hortonville

  • The Black Otter Supper Club, 503 S. Nash Street, Hortonville 

Fish Frys in Kaukauna

  • Out-O-Town Supper Club, N2161 Town Club Road, Kaukauna 
  • Landreman’s Family Restaurant, 2300 E. Main Street, Kaukauna
    • 902-759-0196
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  • Prime Steer Supper Club, 704 Hyland Avenue, Kaukauna 
  • Road Trip Food & Spirits, W1560 County Road KK, Kaukauna
  • Skyview Club, 3108 Green Bay Road, Kaukauna 
  • Van Abel’s of Hollandtown, 8108 County Road D, Kaukauna
    • (920) 766-2291
    • Extensive carryout menu and family style all you can eat fish. A Fox Cities family favorite!
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Fish Frys in Kimberly

  • Old Glory Cafe, 104 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly
  • Tanner’s Grill & Bar, 730 S. Railroad Street, Kimberly 
    • (920) 788-7275
    • “The Perch and Baby Pike are excellent!”
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Fish Frys in Little Chute

  • Heiting Place, 1101 W. North Avenue, Little Chute
  • Hollander’s Pub & Grill, 1820 E. Main Street, Little Chute
  • Village Limits Supper Club, 1721 E. Main Street, Little Chute

Fish Frys in Manitowoc

  • Courthouse Pub, 1001 S. 8th Street, Manitowoc
  • Green Street Food & Spirits, 1801 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc
  • The Dugout Bar & Grill, 4117 Broadway Street, Manitowoc
  • The Fat Seagull, 807 Quay Street, Manitowoc

Fish Frys in Menasha

  • Lake Park Pub, 8904 Lake Park Road, Menasha 
    • (920) 739-1901
    • “Awesome variety of fish available including bluegill and walleye!”
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  • Michiel’s Bar & Grill, 1100 Appleton Road, Menasha
  • The Old Grog, 546 Broad Street, Menasha
  • Stone Toad Bar & Grill, 1109 Oneida Street, Menasha
  • Waverly Beach, N8770 Fire Lane 1, Menasha
    • (920) 733-9721
    • Right on Lake Winnebago with lots of outdoor seating in warm weather.
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Fish Frys in Neenah

  • Bee Hive Barn & Grill, 2925 County Road G, Neenah
  • Four Seasons, 1104 S. Commercial Street, Neenah
  • Greene’s Pour House, 134 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
  • Holidays Pub & Grill, 1395 W. American Drive, Neenah
  • Ground Round, 1010 Cameron Way, Neenah
    • (920) 725-1010
    • “All you can eat haddock and traditional rye bread.”
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  • Paynes Point Bar & Grill, 1557 Paynes Point Road, Neenah

Fish Frys in New London

  • Bean City Bar & Grill, N2505 Bean City Road, New London
  • Pine Tree Supper Club, E8095 WI-54, New London
    • (920) 982-5738
    • “They also have fantastic old fashions!”
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  • The Waters Supper Club & Lounge, 815 W. Wolf River Avenue, New London

Fish Frys in Omro

  • Fox Haus Bar & Grill, 720 E. Main Street, Omro

Fish Frys in Oshkosh

  • Andy’s Pub & Grub, 527 W. 9th Avenue, Oshkosh
  • Beachcomber Bar & Grill, 2836 Fond Du Lac Road, Oshkosh
  • Chester V’s, 2505 Oregon Street, Oshkosh
  • Dublin’s Irish Pub, 2070 W. 9th Ave, Oshkosh
  • Jansen’s Bar & Restaurant, 344 Bowen Street, Oshkosh
  • Jeff’s on Rugby, 1005 Rugby Street, Oshkosh
  • Mike’s Place, 2402 Jackson Street, Oshkosh
  • The Roxy Supper Club, 571 N. Main Street, Oshkosh
  • The Varsity Club, 570 N. Main Street, Oshkosh
    • (920) 651-0806
    • “Cost and quality wise, best fish fry in Oshkosh!”
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Fish Frys in Sherwood

  • The Granary Supper Club, N585 Military Road, County M, Sherwood
  • The Outpost Pub, N606 Knight Drive, Sherwood
    • (920) 989-3300
    • Log cabin atmosphere and Friday Fish Fry menu that includes Baked Haddock Oscar and staples like Haddock and Lake Perch. Sides include potato pancakes and German potato salad.
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Fish Frys in Stockbridge

  • Gobbler’s Knob Supper Club, 101 N. Military Road, Stockbridge

Fish Frys in VanDyne

  • Wendt’s On The Lake, N9699 Lakeshore Drive, VanDyne

Fish Frys in Wrightstown

  • American Legion Post #436, 924 Main Street, Wrightstown

Are you a fish fry or supper club super fan? 


We love a good supper club experience as much as the perfect Friday fish fry. If you want to bring some of the staples of a supper club home, try the Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook. It has recipes from 60 supper clubs around the state. Perfect your supper club Old Fashioned and drink in the nostalgia of this book. 

Blue Moon in Appleton has the best fish fry and supper club merch around! Stop in to check out these items and so many more unique finds for your home or gifts for your favorite people. 

Prefer your fish raw?

When you are looking to forgo a traditional fry, visit one of these spots in the Fox Valley for fresh selections of seafood, hibachi and sushi! 

  • Island Sushi, N162 Eisenhower Drive, Appleton
  • Katsu-Ya of Japan, 338 W. College Avenue, Appleton
  • Koreana, 201 W. Northland Avenue, Appleton
  • Nakashimas of Japan, 4100 W. Pine Street, Appleton
  • Sushi Lover, 527 W. College Avenue, Appleton

What is your favorite place to enjoy a hearty fish fry? Let us know in the comments below! 

Jennifer Much

Jennifer Much

Jennifer is a wife, mom of two and avid traveler who is on a mission to discover her next big adventure. Raised in the Fox Cities, she enjoys writing and exploring new places, especially with her husband, daughter and son in tow. She seeks to find inspiration among all the little things in life and insists there is no better way to stir up creativity than with a loud thunderstorm and giant glass of chocolate milk. When gifted free time, she enjoys being with her family, crocheting, watching documentaries and camping.
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