17 Best Bars near Okauchee Lake

“Stopped in for a quick drink. Seemed everyone knew everyone but didn't give off the 'what are you doing here' vibe. Friendly tender. Smiles and joking around with the regulars as well as remembering us in the 'corner'. We will definitely stop in again when we are in that neck of the woods again.“

“Love the food. Southern menu with huge portions and reasonable prices. Maybe the best chicken tenders I've had. I don't keep track of that and i know the bar is probably low but Gemma's breading is fire and for $10 you get more food that you can eat. I can throw back a meal but rarely get thru 3 tenders and the side of fries. Definitely try the hot honey and Nashville hot sauces I like that they added a pop a shot and the TV setup is one of the best around to watch games. Huge projection screen. Bartenders are always friendly and helpful. Vibe is still divey but kept clean. Generally packed around dinner time. I think they wanted to do more late night stuff but it's usually dead there by 10 pm the weekends. Probably more of a location thing (not walkable to other bars in winter). Would love to see a few more healthy menu options so I could eat here more often but got respect for them staying true to their theme. Overall I think Gemma's is a solid 4/5 but I rated a 5 bc no one reviews stuff in Okauchee and this place is definitely not a 3. Check it out“

“Gem in Lake Country. This is a review of the casual menu. Tuesday-Thursday they have a Happy Hour special from 4:30-6:00, half off all drinks, including the big steins of beer. Live music in the lounge Dec-Mar and then the patio starting in May. We enjoyed a very tasty and juicy orange roughy sandwich and a chicken pesto wrap. Both were delicious and more than we could eat.“

“We stopped at Woody's for the first time last night and were very impressed. My husband loved the cod dinner and rated it as one of his favorites. I had the sandwich of the week....a delicious chicken jalapeño popper sandwich. It was 10/10 for us! Our server, Marienna, was very attentive. We will definitely be visiting again when in the area!“

“I can absolutely recommend the Hilton Garden Inn Bar and Grill at Pabst Farm in Oconomowoc, WI! The food is awesome, and I would say that the burger is the best in town. The wings are fantastic, and on Mondays they are 40 cents a piece! The dry rubs and wet sauces are all specially prepared and are very good!The rest of the menu, along with the weekly specials, are all great value and prepared with fresh ingredients and care by the Garden Inn chefs, Tammy and Will.Service at the bar is great. Emily, Lisa, Heather and Dan are all accomplished bar tenders, very personable and provide great service.There is no better spot to land for a great meal and great service in Oconomowoc - please stop by and enjoy an evening at the Garden Inn Bar and Grill!“

“Excellent menu, wonderful service and a creative drinks menu! We asked several times for the music to be turned down, but we still had to shout across the table at each other. Tables were jammed together so that a trip to the bathroom was an obstacle course. Would love to visit this place again, but will bring earplugs next time.“

“Stopped for dinner, really good food, buy one get one appetizer with purchase of 2 drinks was a great deal and the rest of the food was a great price as well. Will definitely stop again, want to try the breakfast I've seen so many good reviews for!“

“First time trying the fish fry and we were very surprised. It's iconic vintage atmosphere all the way, like stepping into the 1960's. All the regulars, everyone says hi, it's charming. We got the two piece and three piece fried cod, carried it out, $30. The servings were large, perfectly cooked with a very light, flaky, crispy coating, with fries, rye bread, creamy coleslaw, and tartar sauce. Will definitely go again.We try to stop and support as many American Legions as we can as we travel. We're members of American Legion Paradise Post 79, New Port Richey, FL.“

“I absolutely love this place. Decidedly old school without a shred of pretension. The best kind of time warp. The bartenders are routinely friendly and the canned and bottled beer selection is surprisingly good considering it's a bit off the beaten path.“

“This was our first visit to Winger's. We actually were in and out of there three times over the weekend. MASSIVE bar, really great design. We were there earlier in the day and then came back an hour or so prior to the annual Christmas parade. The place was a madhouse but the staff never stopped moving and worked their tailfeathers off! Clean, Dive-ish place. We will definitely go back when we are up North again.“

“5 stars for atmosphere because it is the quintessential DIVE BAR! For dive bars, it gets 5 stars. For a fine dining restaurant, it would get 1 star. So if you're looking for a great dive bar with friendly staff and patrons who are a cast of characters, then look no further! It's like being up north without having to travel. And the prices can't be beat!“

“Friday fish fry. The food was excellent. The servings were large. The fried walleye with lemon pepper bragging was 'way too salty. Unless you like it that way, ask them to go light on the seasoning and then salt.We also tried the bluegill. It too was excellent. The tartar sauce, the coleslaw, the fries, and the rye bread were surprisingly good.But the onion rings were exquisite.My wife and I considered our meals to be a great value. I had to strip the breading off of my walleye because of the salt, but just the fish was delicious. Removed one star because of that. We will be back.“

“A real hometown bar with excellent lunchtime service. My California cheeseburger was delicious: fresh bun, crispy lettuce, tasty tomato, and mayo on the side. The sizzling, crispy chive fries came with a thick ranch dipping sauce. We were in and out in less than an hour.“

“Amazing tasting and beautifully plated! Only thing suck was served medium and I prefer medium rare. Our server Megume was knowledgeable and thoughtful. Put in dessert order early so we could make our show. I definitely recommend. Japanese milk bread and jerk chicken to die for!“

“Went for a fish fry last night. First visit but sure won't be the last! Food was absolutely delicious! The batter on the fish is special. Not too heavy and a perfect taste. The quality of the fish was excellent! Homemade potato pancakes were worth the upgrade. Great rye bread too. And I have to mention the service- amazing! First time there but were treated like long time valued customers. Can't wait to go back and support this wonderful place!“

“This place is awesome! If you're in the mood for a burger and some curds this is the place on the lake. The Owner "Hollywood" is the first single female proprietor on the lake. And is absolutely hilarious, super fun environment.“

“First time here. 5pm on a Tuesday. Was greeted right away by the smiling hostess. She proceeded to seat us at our table that was already set (we had reservations). Very nice relaxing atmosphere and a cozy bar. The service throughout the night was outstanding. Several different people stopped by often to clear a plate or refill waters, and all were very friendly. 3 people had filet, and I had a strip steak. A couple of us had the mushroom truffle soup that had short rib in it and really enjoyed it. All 4 steaks were cooked perfectly, and the 3 people that had the filet were very happy. Though my strip was cooked perfectly, the amount of fat that was left on it is unacceptable. If I'm going to pay around $50 for a steak, I'd prefer not to lose 4 bites of it due to fat (not the kind that you can chew). Overall a good experience, and we will be back.Vegetarian options: There are several seafood and salad options.Parking: Large parking lotKid-friendliness: Kids are welcomeWheelchair accessibility: I would call ahead, as you have to go up stairs to get in. There maybe another entrance or a ramp that I didn't notice.“