Wendt's On the Lake

My brothers and I stayed in Fond du Lac while attending the Harley 110th anniversary party. We enjoyed the perch on Wednesday. We enjoyed it so much, that we went back for more on Friday. This is the absolute best perch that I've had in 40 years. I have had many fish fries and nothing holds a candle to Wendt's.

Outstanding service during the fly inn. Could not have been a better experience!!!

Have been twice while visiting from Madison. Most locals I know in Oshkosh highly recommend this place.  It's a gem. (I've had fried seafood in shacks throughout New England and being a Madison resident, have certainly had my share of fish-fry!)

Perch - first time it was very mediocre... fish was limp and bland. Second time it was very good. Maybe the first time was an off-night.

Ale shrimp - fantastic both times. Light batter was very delicious and their cocktail sauce was great.

Stuffed shrimp - delicious both times. Seafood-cheesy filling was great.

Fantail shrimp - mediocre, won't order again.

Poor-man's lobster - OK (broiled cod in drawn butter). Probably won't order it again though it was OK.

Battered-fried lobster (Weds, Sat, Sun only) - delicious! Fried lobster dipped in butter.  You had me at butter. And a great way to serve lobster that I assume is frozen - can't taste the difference when it's fried!

Criss-Cut fries - pretty good.. but I'm always a fan of waffle fries.

Potato skins -- not the TGI Fridays style hollowed out potatoes.  It's literally the shavings of potato skins and fried.  Pretty good and unique.  Served with sour cream.

Cole slaw - very refreshing as other reviewers say.

Garden Vegetable sampler (fried green beans, onion rings, mushrooms, cauliflower, broccili croquettes) - very filling and good, though a bit of an appetite waster since the main star is the seafood. Only order if you're with a large party!

Drinks - iced tea and lemonade were both served from bottles / cans -- a bit surprising for a place like this.

Service - staff were friendly and decently attentive...

Ambience - by the lake, kinda dive-y, very small seating area, bigger bar area. windows with lake-front view are visible from most seats.

Overall possibly my favorite place to eat when I'm in the area.