Some of the best restaurants you’ll find in Wisconsin are just a little of the beaten path. Red Pines Bar & Grill is one of those places. Located on the shore of Lake Onalaska, this gem of a casual lakeside restaurant has food that’s even better than the sunset view. There’s a lot to love about the menu, but the fish fry is the star of the show. Here’s what you need to know about Red Pines Bar & Grill.

The restaurant is located on Lake Onalaska’s east shore, just north of the city of Onalaska. The lake is an expansive 8,300 acres and it’s very popular with anglers; it’s filled with panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and walleye.
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But you don’t need to buy a fishing license and launch a fishing boat to enjoy the catch of the day – just head to this welcoming spot on the lake.
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The Red Pines Bar & Grill has a ton of fans, for good reason. It’s a casual, un-fussy spot but the food is amazing.
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The menu includes well-executed takes on classics like half-pound burgers, homemade pizzas, and cheese curds, but their fish fry is out-of-this-world!
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If you love fresh fish, you’ll be very pleased with the menu at this place -- savor the restaurant’s hand-battered walleye cheeks, lake perch, and in-house smoked catfish.
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This is no fast food restaurant – diners become regulars because the food is done so well with no shortcuts. Relax with a top-shelf cocktail or a craft beer and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere while you wait for your food. You’ll feel right at home!
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While you might feel like you’re in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the Red Pines Bar & Grill is just 15 minutes from La Crosse or about two hours from Madison. Learn more about Red Pines on the restaurant’s website. If you love a great Wisconsin fish fry, here are some fish fry joints that are so perfectly Wisconsin.

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Red Pines Bar & Grill, W7305 County Rd Z, Onalaska, WI 54650, USA