| 1> | | | | always available, the catfish platter is worth the trip. |
| Fish fries — a Wisconsin sampler | | | | Highway 35, Ferryville. |
| In the course of collecting folktales in Wisconsin for | | | | *#6 — Lakefront Brewery — lively |
| almost thirty years, I have sampled over a thousand | | | | German-style hall, with a family atmosphere. Old |
| fish fries. I found them in upscale private clubs and in | | | | Milwaukee flavor! 1872 N. Commerce Street, |
| spots that were bare bones rustic. There are | | | | Milwaukee. |
| thousands more I haven’t seen. | | | | *#5 — VFW Post 2312 — solid |
| WisconsinGuide writer Samm Dowell has picked my | | | | Americana and plenty of living history. A great |
| favorite — Molly’s Grill in Black River | | | | example of how fish fries build community. 1428 17th |
| Falls. Here are some others I find “distinctive.” | | | | Street, Monroe. |
| *#10 — Dave’s Who’s Inn | | | | *#4 — Green Lantern —a retreat spot |
| — a young blue collar version of a fish fry | | | | for visitors to the nearby Vietnam memorial at the |
| music club. 835 Indiana Avenue, Sheboygan. | | | | Highground, the mood is quiet and the fare simple. |
| *#9 — Doug’s Grand View Inn | | | | Fish fry every day! 231 W. 7th Street, Neillsville. |
| — classic northwoods spot with year-round | | | | *#3 — Hookers Resort — lazy |
| outdoors sport enthusiasts. 22270 Highway 63, Grand | | | | summers and cozy winters. Heard my first Norwegian |
| View/Bayfield County. | | | | joke here. Highway V, Poynette, on Lake Wisconsin. |
| *#8 — Longbranch Saloon — hard by | | | | *#2 — Titletown Brewing —rail depot |
| the Marsh country, filled with tall tales and | | | | nostalgia, classy atmosphere, and delectable perch. |
| tongue-in-cheek whoppers. Brings out an eclectic | | | | 200 Dousman Street, Green Bay. |
| crowd. W1936 Eagle Road, Germania. | | | | *#1 — Polar Bear Pub and Eatery — |
| *#7 — Sportsman’s Grill — | | | | farmers, construction workers, and cardplayers. |
| nestled in the east bank of the Mississippi River and a | | | | Closest fish fry to my farm, with warm proprietor |
| great place for soaking up river culture. Though not | | | | Linda presiding. Highway 39, Linden. |