Brats. Cheese. When you think Wisconsin, your mind automatically goes there. But there is something else that shares a deep history with our state. That is the Old Fashioned. While most people use whiskey as a base, brandy is standard in Wisconsin. Boy is it nice for getting through those bitter cold evenings, but it’s just as good pretty much any day of the year. It’s the kind of drink you sip and can imagine your grandparents drinking. It’s part of our history. Around Wisconsin, there are loads of places to get a good Old Fashioned. But we are profiling 10 restaurants that have not only the best Old Fashioneds but the best ambiance. Here are our picks.
- Lehman’s Supper Club
Lehman’s Supper Club/Facebook This place has been around since 1934, serving weary travelers. Take a load off and sip a great cocktail. 2911 S Main St, Rice Lake, WI 54868.
- The Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned/Facebook Any place that dares call itself the Old Fashioned better have an amazing cocktail. Spoiler alert: they do. 23 N Pinckney St #1, Madison, WI 53703.
- Two Lakes Supper Club
Two Lakes Supper Club/Facebook This place serves great American and Italian food. Friendly staff make this place awesome. 9915 2 Lakes Rd, Almond, WI 54909.
- Wild Rice
Wild Rice Restaurant/Facebook It doesn’t get more scenic than Bayfield, particularly if you are right off trails. Take it all in while you’re sipping your drink. 84860 Old San Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814.
- TJ’s Harbor Restaurant
TJ’s Harbor Restaurant/Facebook Boy, is this the place for seafood. While you’re chowing down, make sure to sample an Old Fashioned. 7098 U.S. 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902.
- Jim and Linda’s
Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club/Facebook Check out this phenomenal lake view! Savor your Old Fashioned on their patio. W3496 County Rd W, Malone, WI 53049.
- Schwarz’s Supper Club
Schwarzs Supper Club/Facebook This place serves phenomenal steaks. Nothing washes that down better than a great Old Fashioned. W1688 Sheboygan Rd, New Holstein, WI 53061.
- City Grill
City Grill/Facebook With art all over the walls, this trendy bistro might seem like the last place you can get this classic craft cocktail. But they do a phenomenal job. Third Street Lifestyle Center, 203 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403.
- HobNob
HobNob/Facebook This place is a true classic. Crystal chandeliers and great lake views add to the ambiance. 277 Sheridan Rd, Racine, WI 53403.
- Sebastian’s
Sebastian’s Steak House/Facebook This place serves award-winning steak. And boy do they make a great Old Fashioned. 770 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
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Lehman’s Supper Club/Facebook
This place has been around since 1934, serving weary travelers. Take a load off and sip a great cocktail. 2911 S Main St, Rice Lake, WI 54868.
The Old Fashioned/Facebook
Any place that dares call itself the Old Fashioned better have an amazing cocktail. Spoiler alert: they do. 23 N Pinckney St #1, Madison, WI 53703.
Two Lakes Supper Club/Facebook
This place serves great American and Italian food. Friendly staff make this place awesome. 9915 2 Lakes Rd, Almond, WI 54909.
Wild Rice Restaurant/Facebook
It doesn’t get more scenic than Bayfield, particularly if you are right off trails. Take it all in while you’re sipping your drink. 84860 Old San Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814.
TJ’s Harbor Restaurant/Facebook
Boy, is this the place for seafood. While you’re chowing down, make sure to sample an Old Fashioned. 7098 U.S. 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902.
Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club/Facebook
Check out this phenomenal lake view! Savor your Old Fashioned on their patio. W3496 County Rd W, Malone, WI 53049.
Schwarzs Supper Club/Facebook
This place serves phenomenal steaks. Nothing washes that down better than a great Old Fashioned. W1688 Sheboygan Rd, New Holstein, WI 53061.
City Grill/Facebook
With art all over the walls, this trendy bistro might seem like the last place you can get this classic craft cocktail. But they do a phenomenal job. Third Street Lifestyle Center, 203 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403.
HobNob/Facebook
This place is a true classic. Crystal chandeliers and great lake views add to the ambiance. 277 Sheridan Rd, Racine, WI 53403.
Sebastian’s Steak House/Facebook
This place serves award-winning steak. And boy do they make a great Old Fashioned. 770 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
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