Experience lakeside dining reimagined at 1878 on the Lake. Framed by sweeping waterfront views, our menu, led by Chef Jared Schulz, celebrates Midwestern flavors elevated with refined technique. Seasonal dishes spotlight locally sourced ingredients and inventive preparations, while signature offerings—like our iconic Mud Pie—honor the culinary legacy of Lake Lawn Resort. From breakfast through dinner, every meal reflects a thoughtful, modern interpretation of lakeside dining, where creativity, quality, and lakeside charm come together for an unforgettable experience.
Nick’s on the Lake at Popeye’s On Lake Geneva has been a cherished Lake Geneva gathering place since 1972, when founders Nick and Veronica Anagnos opened what was then Popeye’s on Lake Geneva. More than five decades later, this iconic lakeside restaurant continues to welcome locals and visitors with warm hospitality, scenic views, and classic American comfort food.Set along the shores of Lake Geneva, Nick’s on the Lake offers a relaxed atmosphere ideal for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or romantic lakeside meals. Our menu features American favorites made fresh daily, including house-made soups, crisp salads, hearty sandwiches and burgers, fresh seafood, and the famous Friday Fish Fry—a local tradition.Guests can also enjoy our year-round outdoor rotisserie, where meats are slow-cooked over an open flame. More than a restaurant, Nick’s on the Lake is part of Lake Geneva’s story—a place where generations gather to enjoy great food, friendly service, and unforgettable views.
Simple, quality ingredients are perfectly combined to bring a fusion of flavors, colors, and aromas that will make you slow down and savor each bite. With menu items such as our Panzanella Salad, Lobster Farfalle, or even a perfectly grilled 12oz. Bone-In Ribeye brushed with a white wine herb tallow butter, you'll find a set of flavors in our menu that are sure to become fast favorites.Savor a panoramic harbor view and a menu that blends tradition with subtle sophistication. From steakhouse staples to reimagined Supper Club selections and entrees with a Mediterranean flair, a meal at 240° West feels familiar with a hint of adventure. The Abbey's culinary team has created menus using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in ways that provide a sense of familiarity while also pushing boundaries. At 240° West, we look forward to giving you an exceptional dining experience from beginning to end.
At Opus, every detail is considered. Our intimate tasting menu experience is guided by seasonality, precision, and a deep respect for exceptional ingredients. Choose between a thoughtfully composed 5-course or 7-course tasting menu, where each course is carefully paced to create a seamless progression of flavor, texture, and technique.Recognized among FSR Magazine's Top 50 Independent Restaurants, Opus has also earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2022, reflecting our dedication to an exceptional wine program. Guests may enhance their experience with an optional wine pairing selected to complement each course.With limited seating and attentive, personalized service, Opus offers an immersive dining experience where culinary craftsmanship and hospitality take precedence. Every evening is designed to be unhurried, memorable, and quietly exceptional.
Located in the heart of Janesville’s downtown, drafthouse, is a fun, high-energy downtown gastropub that celebrates the richness of American culture through its appetizing and progressive bar fare. Both the restaurant philosophy and menu offerings draw heavily from two barroom staples: beer and spirits.drafthouse is the downtown place-to-be for locals and tourists alike. Set in a warm modernist design, the restaurant and bar offer 12 draft beers, a wine list of over 120 offerings, the counties largest whiskey selection and an extensive spirt and cocktail list. The abundant windows show off the interior space to the downtowns successful relaunch. And, rooted in the idea that we are indeed a community, four large communal tables foster a sense of gathering where deliciously innovative food, conversation and drink can be shared amongst friends and neighbors.drafthouse....great food....great drinks....great times!
Dining and libations on Capitol Square with an incredible view of the Capitol, Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Madison's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Delmonico as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare is also one of the only purveyors of A5 Wagyu in Madison.Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.If you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.
Johnny Delmonico’s is a classic downtown Madison restaurant known for consistently excellent wine, steaks and seafood; distinguished by extraordinary, warm service. Experience the comfort that comes with knowing all of the details are taken care of.
With classic American chophouses in mind, Wissota Chophouse features Certified Angus Beef, an excellent variety of the freshest seafood and creative sides. Our steaks start with the best cuts of meat, seasoned simply and cooked to perfection, delivered to your table perfectly seared and bursting with flavor. Complement your meal with a drink from over 30 wines by the glass, 20 beers on tap and a variety of bottle beer selections.
With its rustic feel, hardwood floors and abundant photographs capturing historic Beloit, Merrill & Houston’s has branded itself to tell a great story, but, most importantly, its focus is on the classic steakhouse. The highest of quality steaks and seafood with down-to-earth and attentive service make you feel like you are at your best friend’s home.
