No Northwoods vacation is complete without a classic Wisconsin fish fry (no matter if it’s Friday or not). Here’s a look at a few places you can find a fantastic fish fry in Oneida County.
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Claytons 1881 Room, Three Lakes
If you’re exploring the Three Lakes area in northeastern Oneida County, don’t miss the fish fry at Clayton’s 1881 Room, a popular dinner spot offering “upscale casual Northwoods dining” along U.S. Highway 45. The menu is updated daily but features a nice variety of main dishes and shareables, and every Friday diners can take advantage of a delicious fish fry special.
Backwaters Bar & Grill, Rhinelander
Head north of Rhinelander on Highway 47 and you’ll find Backwaters Bar & Grill, scenically situated on the banks of the Wisconsin River. The restaurant is popular among boaters and snowmobilers (it offers docks along the river and plenty of parking for snowmobiles) and is well known for its broasted chicken and classic Wisconsin cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Bloody Marys. On Fridays, guests can enjoy a traditional Wisconsin fish fry—choose from baked or breaded cod or walleye or breaded perch.
The Boathouse, Minocqua
A Minocqua institution, The Boathouse has been serving up delicious food to Northwoods visitors and locals alike for years. Located on the shores of Lake Minocqua, The Boathouse offers great options daily (including walleye, salmon, and ahi tuna entrees for seafood fans). The restaurant’s Friday fish fry specials include cod (choose from dry-breaded, beer-battered, broiled, or blackened), broiled northern pike or lightly breaded Canadian perch.
