Best Lake Geneva Supper Clubs
Quick answer: For the classic lake-view supper club, go to Mars Resort on Lake Como (no reservations, Friday haddock fry). For the old-school night with a speakeasy past, drive to The Duck Inn near Delavan. Closest to downtown is Brandy’s Old Fashioned on South Lake Shore Drive.
The Village Supper Club on Delavan Lake does Friday fish fry and prime rib every night. Order a brandy old fashioned sweet first, wherever you go.
A supper club night has a rhythm: a cocktail at the bar, a relish tray, a slow dinner of prime rib or fish, and an ice cream drink if you’re staying. Nobody hurries you out.
This guide covers the real supper clubs within about 30 minutes of Lake Geneva, plus a few supper-club-style spots that keep the same habits. For Friday-only options, see the Lake Geneva fish fry guide. For everything else, start with the Lake Geneva restaurants guide.
Which supper club fits your night?
Lake Geneva supper clubs at a glance
| Supper club | Location | On the water | Known for | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Resort | Lake Como | Yes | Haddock fry, duck strips, piano bar | Not taken |
| The Village Supper Club | Delavan Lake | Yes | Fish fry, daily prime rib | Call ahead |
| The Duck Inn | Near Delavan | No | Duck, steak, house desserts | Recommended |
| Brandy’s Old Fashioned | Lake Geneva | No | Old fashioneds | Online |
| The Getaway | Lake Como | Yes | Prime rib, live music | Recommended |
| Ye Olde Hotel | Lyons | No | 1860 building, tavern supper | Call |
What makes a supper club, and what to order
Supper clubs grew up on country roads and lakeshores in Wisconsin after Prohibition. The Duck Inn tells it best: it started as a speakeasy where you had to “duck in,” and when Prohibition ended, serving food was what kept the liquor license.
Drink: a brandy old fashioned, sweet or sour, with an orange and a cherry. Grasshoppers and brandy Alexanders come after dinner.
Start: the relish tray, cheese and crackers, bread basket, soup or salad. Many clubs include some of it with dinner.
Dinner: Friday fish fry (perch, haddock, cod or walleye), Saturday prime rib, steak, broasted chicken or duck.
Tip: Plan on 2 hours. Sitting at the bar before your table is part of the meal, so don’t skip it.
The best supper clubs around Lake Geneva
1. Mars Resort
On the waterFish fry FridaysPiano barThe best all-around supper club near Lake Geneva. It sits right on Lake Como, the bar pours one of the better old fashioneds around, and Friday’s haddock fry draws a crowd.
Lake Como is one of the 26 lakes around Lake Geneva, a few minutes north of downtown. Order the duck strips to start. Live music and the piano bar run through the week.
Tip: Mars doesn’t take reservations. Arrive by 5 on Friday, put your name in and have a drink by the lake. The kitchen runs until 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
2. The Village Supper Club
On the waterDaily prime ribFish fry FridaysThe old standby on Delavan Lake. Prime rib every night, fish fry on Fridays and a bar full of regulars. It’s about 20 minutes west of downtown Lake Geneva. More on the town in the Delavan community guide.
3. The Duck Inn Supper Club
Prohibition historyDuckHouse dessertsThe most traditional room in the area. The Duck Inn began as a Prohibition speakeasy, and Jeff and Nora Karbash have run it as a classic supper club since 1994.
Duck is the namesake order. Steak and seafood fill out the menu, 3 dining rooms keep it from feeling packed, and a pastry chef makes the desserts in-house.
4. Brandy’s Old Fashioned
Old fashionedsClosest to downtownOnline reservationsA vintage-style supper club a few minutes from downtown. The name tells you the first order. The menu sticks to the classics, including fish fry and broasted chicken.
Tip: It stays open until midnight Thursday to Saturday, so it works for a late dinner after a day on the lake.
5. The Getaway on Lake Como
On the waterPrime ribLive musicA newer lakeside restaurant on the old French Country Inn property that runs on supper club habits: prime rib, signature cocktails and lake views from the dining room. Live music is on the calendar most weeks.
Breakfast runs Thursday to Sunday from 8 a.m., which makes it the only spot here that does both.
6. Ye Olde Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Built 1860Tavern supperPeter Strassen built the Lyons Hotel in 1860, and the Schaefer family has owned it since 1969. It’s a small-town tavern supper: drinks at the bar, dinner and dessert in the old hotel.
Supper-club-style spots
These aren’t classic supper clubs, but they keep the old fashioneds, the fish and the slow pace. For cocktails without dinner, see the bars, breweries and wineries guide.
Emmi’s Lake Geneva
Covered deckDowntownThe only supper-club-style room on the water downtown, with a covered deck over the lake, brandy old fashioneds, Spotted Cow on draft and malts you can spike with brandy.
East Troy Brewery
Monday supper clubA brewpub in the old bank on the East Troy square that runs supper-club service on Mondays, the night most clubs are closed.
Worth the drive
Michael’s on the Lake, Kansasville
Michael’s on the Lake
A restaurant and banquet hall east of Burlington with steaks, seafood and a Friday fish fry. Call for current hours before you drive.
Best by category
| Category | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Mars Resort | On Lake Como, strong bar, Friday haddock |
| Most traditional | The Duck Inn | Speakeasy roots, 3 dining rooms, house desserts |
| Best prime rib night | The Village Supper Club | Prime rib every night on Delavan Lake |
| Closest to downtown | Brandy’s Old Fashioned | A few minutes out, open late |
| Best lake view at dinner | Mars Resort or The Getaway | Both face Lake Como |
| Most history | Ye Olde Hotel | 1860 hotel building in Lyons |
| Best downtown option | Emmi’s | Deck over the water |
Mistakes to avoid
Expecting a reservation at Mars. It’s first come, first served. Go early or plan on a drink while you wait.
Rushing. A supper club dinner takes 2 hours. Book a boat tour for the next morning, not the same night.
Showing up on a Monday or Tuesday. Hours shift by season, and some clubs close early in the week. Call first.
Ordering a beer first. Have one later. Start with the old fashioned.
If you’re moving here
Supper clubs are year-round anchors around the lakes. Mars Resort is open 7 days, and the Delavan Lake clubs keep regulars through the winter, when a fish fry is the busiest night in town.
Lake Como homes sit minutes from Mars Resort and The Getaway. Delavan Lake has its own clubs on the south shore, and Lake Geneva’s south side is a short drive from Brandy’s. Chicago is about 90 minutes away.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best supper clubs around Lake Geneva?
Mars Resort on Lake Como, The Village Supper Club on Delavan Lake, The Duck Inn near Delavan, Brandy’s Old Fashioned on South Lake Shore Drive, The Getaway on Lake Como and Ye Olde Hotel in Lyons.
What is the most classic supper club near Lake Geneva?
The Duck Inn near Delavan is the most traditional: it started as a Prohibition speakeasy and has been run as a classic supper club by the Karbash family since 1994. Mars Resort on Lake Como is the classic lakefront pick.
Are there supper clubs on the water near Lake Geneva?
Yes. Mars Resort and The Getaway sit on Lake Como, and The Village Supper Club is on Delavan Lake. Downtown, Emmi’s has a covered deck over Geneva Lake.
Do Lake Geneva supper clubs take reservations?
It depends. Mars Resort is first come, first served. Brandy’s Old Fashioned takes online reservations. For The Duck Inn, The Village and The Getaway, call ahead on Fridays and Saturdays.
What supper clubs are near Delavan Lake?
The Village Supper Club at 1725 S. Shore Dr. sits on Delavan Lake. The Duck Inn is nearby at County A and Hwy. 89 in the Town of Richmond, just outside Delavan.
Is Brandy’s Old Fashioned a supper club?
Yes. Brandy’s is a vintage-style Wisconsin supper club at W3230 S. Lake Shore Dr., a few minutes from downtown Lake Geneva. It opens daily at 4 p.m. and stays open until midnight Thursday to Saturday.
What should you order at a Wisconsin supper club?
Start with a brandy old fashioned, sweet or sour. Then the relish tray, a Friday fish fry or Saturday prime rib, steak, broasted chicken or duck. Finish with a grasshopper or brandy Alexander.
Which supper clubs near Lake Geneva have a Friday fish fry?
Mars Resort serves a Friday haddock fry, and The Village Supper Club has fish fry every Friday. Brandy’s Old Fashioned and Michael’s on the Lake also serve fish fry. See the Lake Geneva Friday fish fry guide for more.
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