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Lakefront Brewery fish fry
Lakefront Brewery's fish fry
Just about every restaurant in Southeast Wisconsin has a Friday fish fry or some variation of that long-running tradition. In the 2021 Shepherd Express Best of Milwaukee, our readers chose Lakefront Brewery as their favorite—but the contest was fierce. Here are some thoughts about Lakefront and the four finalists for the Best of Milwaukee Fish Fry.
Kegel’s Inn
- 5901 W. National Ave.
- kegelsinn.com
- 414-257-9999
Kegel’s wood-paneled dining room with wall murals puts you in the mood for a hearty meal. Entrees include steaks and chops and many German house specialties. German beer is on tap. The whole set up conjures a vision of Old Milwaukee, and what could be more Old Milwaukee than a Friday fish fry? Enjoy in dining in, experience the beer garden when the weather is right or pick up at the drive through.
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Photo: Kegel's Inn kegels-inn.com
Kegel's fish fry
Kegel's fish fry
Lakefront Brewery
- 1872 N. Commerce St.
- lakefrontbrewery.com
- 414-372-8800
More of a beer hall than a pub, Lakefront’s hospitality is legendary, and so are their beers. Their spacious bar and dining area, overlooking the river, feature Lakefront’s array of beers and an extensive restaurant menu with everything from a Friday fish fry and cheese curds to mac & cheese, brats and kielbasa. Don’t miss their famous brewery tour.
The Packing House
- 900 E. Layton Ave.
- packinghousemke.com
- 414-483-5054
The Packing House is an always comfortable reminder of the golden age of supper-club dining with its generous portions and selection of appetizers, soups, steaks, poultry, veal, seafood—and great fish fries. On a busy Friday during Lent, the cars are backed up down the street for the drive-through.
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Photo: The Packing House - Facebook
Packing House fish fry
The Packing House's fish fry
Sandra’s on the Park
- 10049 W. Forest Home Ave.
- sandrasonthepark.com
- 414-235-8889
Sandra’s on the Park is a “supper club with a modern twist.” Sandra’s has gathered a loyal fan base, and continues to build on that with every bite of their renowned ribs or sip of their traditional Old Fashioned. Generous portions will satisfy most Wisconsinite appetites or allow for some tasty leftovers the next day. In Wisconsin, a supper club without a good Friday fish fry is unthinkable.
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Photo: Sandra's on the Park - Facebook
Sandra's on the Park fish fry
Sandra's on the Park's fish fry
The Stillery
- W204N14025 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Richfield
- thestillerywi.com
- 262-674-2033
The Stillery is a rustic place is known for great tasting and imaginatively presented bar food—burgers, wraps and wings, mac and cheese, house made pizzas, cheese curds and—yes, a Wednesday and Friday beer-battered fish fry. Wash it down with a superb selection of whiskeys, cocktail kits and beer.
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Photo: The Stillery - Facebook
The Stillery fish fry
The Stillery's fish fry