What to order at Lakefront Brewery

Must order
All-you-can-eat perch fish fry with the polka band on Friday night.
Signature dishes
Friday fish fry, Cheese curds
Editor tip
Friday fry fills by 17:30; reservations recommended on the brewery site for groups of 6 or more.
CuisineAmerican Bbq
Price$$
Neighborhoodriverwest
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Signature dishes: Friday fish fry, Cheese curds

Must order: All-you-can-eat perch fish fry with the polka band on Friday night.

Tip: Friday fry fills by 17:30; reservations recommended on the brewery site for groups of 6 or more.

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