You don’t have to commit grand theft to enjoy a delicious fish fry. But there is a restaurant where you can enjoy a fun night out and can still tell your friends you ended up in the Jail House! The Jail House Restaurant is a lively West Bend establishment in a historic rural building; and if you love great food, it’s worth seeking out – here’s what’s waiting for you at the Jail House.

The Jail House Restaurant is located out beyond the West Bend city limits.
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It’s south of West Bend and north of Germantown in the town of Jackson. It's an easy drive from the Milwaukee area.
You won’t need to step past a jailer to get to your table!
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The building is beautiful and historic and filled with rustic wood touches. The architecture, alone, makes it one of the most unique restaurants in Wisconsin.
The restaurant’s chefs prepare all the Wisconsin supper club classics.
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If you love good prime rib, you’re in the right place. They also have excellent steaks, including a delicious bone-in ribeye and a New York Strip.

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If you enjoy fresh seafood, you’ll also find a lot of great options.
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These include lobster, swordfish, salmon, walleye, and other seafood options.
No matter what you order, you’ll want to wash your meal down with a classic Wisconsin beverage.
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You can’t go wrong with a brandy old fashioned. Order it your way: sweet or sour, or perhaps go very sweet and order an ice cream drink! If cocktails aren’t your speed, the restaurant also has a nice wine and craft beer list.
Whatever you do, save room for dessert.
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There are options you’ll never find in lockup, including specialties like the Jail House chocolate cake, pistachio torte, and if you love pie - chocolate pecan pie!

Have you ever been to this Wisconsin gem? If so, would you agree that it is one of the best places to eat in Wisconsin?

The restaurant is open Tuesday-Saturday. See the current hours and a fill menu on the Jail House Restaurant website. You can also go to the Jail House Facebook page. If you love unusual dining experiences, there’s one in Milwaukee that’s like no other – you’ll just need to remember the password!

Interested in staying the night in West Bend? We suggest the beautiful TownePlace Suites Milwaukee West Bend.

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