Dining - Oct. 11, 2009
Milwaukee's best fish fry, 2009: Lakefront Brewery
For the third straight year, OnMilwaukee.com readers chose Lakefront Palm Garden as the best place in the city to fill their tank with tartar sauce. Lakefront gathered more than 21 percent of the votes in this popular category, which attracted many write-in votes for establishments in every corner of the city. Lakefront's popularity is based on the atmosphere as well as the beer batter. Diners are seated "family style" at large tables, and entertained by the Brewhaus Polka Kings, who gig in lederhosen and strapped with accordions from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tags: fish fry, lakefront palm garden, kegel's, serb hall

Dining - Oct. 6, 2009
Rapid review: Kegel's Inn
Although it looks like a corner tap from the outside, step into Kegel's Inn and marvel at its German decor, historic architectural details like fabulous stained glass windows and one of the city's best fish fries.
Tags: Kegel's Inn, fish fry

Dining - July 7, 2009
Falling in love with Fritz's Pub
Over the course of the last 10 years or so, we've had multiple friends mention that if you want a good fish fry, you have to go to Fritz's, 3086 S. 20th St.
Tags: fritz's pub, fish fry

Dining - April 13, 2009
Despite flaws, South Woods is a Cudahy favorite
A popular fish fry and reasonable prices keep a steady stream of regular customers flowing to South Woods of Cudahy, 5404 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Although two recent visits revealed uneven quality and service, the 40-year-old supper club continues to win fans with its rustic setting and homestyle experience.
Tags: southwoods, cudahy, 5404 S. Pennsylvania Ave., fish fry

Travel & Visitors Guide - March 22, 2009
There's something fishy from Wisconsin in Portland
Over the weekend, we checked out Dana and Greg Boyce's Hawthorne Fish House; serving up fish and chips, Packers Fries and deep-fried cheese curds. Greg Boyce, originally from Green Bay, found an empty niche market for traditional Wisconsin fare.
Tags: hawthorne fish house, fish fry, portland, oregon

Marketplace - Jan. 14, 2009
St. Paul Fish Company opens expansion on Friday
On Friday St. Paul Fish Company, in the Milwaukee Public Market, celebrates the grand opening of its newly expanded seating section on the building's eastern end.
Tags: St. Paul Fish, Milwaukee Public Market, Oyster Bar, Third Ward, farmer's markets, sea food, fish fry

Dining - Nov. 14, 2008
Brocach features rare all-you-can-eat fish fry
The all-you-can-eat fish fry is a dying breed, but Water Street's Brocach Irish Pub and Restaurant still offers it, and not just on Friday nights. In fact, it's available every night of the week for $15. Brocach's fish fry is certainly a massive feast, but does the quality match the quantity?
Tags: brocach, fish fry, all-you-can-eat, Guinness, irish, irish restaurant

Dining - Nov. 3, 2008
Cool Water's excellent food deserves better service
After a few visits to Cool Water Bar and Grill, 2247 E. St. Francis Ave., St. Francis, the evolving concept seems confusing -- but not in a bad way. The simple truth is, Cool Water has a great kitchen and great product, but it needs to step up the service.
Tags: Cool Water, Madjecki's, fish fry, steak, St. Francis

Dining - Oct. 17, 2008
Milwaukee's best fish fry, 2008: Lakefront Brewery
Milwaukee loves a fish fry, but they can be pretty similar. Cod. Perch. Cole slaw. French fries. Potato pancakes. When it came time to pick a favorite, though, our readers decided to emphasize the entire dining experience at Lakefront Brewery Palm Garden. The Brewhaus Polka Kings, with accordions and lederhosen, helped sway the voters.
Tags: fish fry, lakefront brewery, palm garden, kegel's inn, serb hall, turner hall, slim mcginn's

Dining - Oct. 17, 2008
Friday fish fry: A Sconnie tradition
Most Dairy State dwellers like to kick off the weekend with a heaping plate of fried fish, a couple of starchy sides and that frothy libation that finishes off a Friday fry so fittingly. But how did this Wisconsin ritual originate?
Tags: fish fry, history of fish fry, Kegel's Inn

Dining - Sept. 8, 2008
Kegel's Inn sticks to its German roots
Kegel's Inn, 5901 W. National Ave. in West Allis, brings with it the nostalgia of big wooden doors, leaded glass and ornate overhead light fixtures that scream German beer hall.
Tags: kegel's inn, german, beer hall, brats, fish fry, wiener schnitzel, goulash

Dining - Aug. 11, 2008
Fish fry guide
It's one of Milwaukee's most cherished and distinctive traditions: the Friday fish fry. And we started a guide to the city's best. Updated for 2008, it's a big list. So dig in and read on.
Tags: fish fry, lent, Cafe el Sol, Serb Hall, Armelli's, George Webb, Fritz's Pub, The Packing House, The Painted Parrot, Ted's, Harry's, Hi Hat, Watermark, Butler Inn, The Golden Mast, The Mineshaft, Motor

Dining - March 4, 2008
Pursuing the frying fish
I love my stand-by / go-to fish fry places, like Turner Hall, but lately I've been eager to try some long-standing ones in the area that I've inexplicably missed.
Tags: fish fry, bartolotta, boerner botanical gardens, bavarian inn

Dining - Feb. 24, 2008
Annona Bistro comes into its own in year two
Annona Bistro experienced some significant changes in its year and a half at 2643 S. Kinnickinic Ave. Now, it's a full-service, sit-down restaurant.
Tags: annona bistro, stacy stangarone, cafe, fish fry, pizza, paninis, smoke-free, kinnickinnic avenue

Dining - Feb. 18, 2008
Buckley's Kiskeam Inn experience a mixed bag
If you visit 801 N. Cass St. in search of an Irish style inn or food, you'll be gently surprised by what you find within the quaint location, which formerly housed Benjamin's, Lakeside Inn and, more recently, Dish Bistro.
Tags: buckley's kiskeam inn, lakeside inn, irish stew, paninis, fish fry