Wendt's On the Lake

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  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.

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  Posted on 09.04.13 John O.

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

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  Posted on 08.01.13 Paul B.

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  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.

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  Posted on 04.24.13 Calvin C.

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  A good fish fry. I enjoyed the cod with butter.

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  Posted on 08.10.12 Daniel C.

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  How can't you like Wendt's?!  The best fried lake perch anywhere, really, I've had it at a lot of places and this is the best.  It is perfectly fried, the fish is nice and fresh, they just do everything right.  Then combine it with their nice refreshing cole slaw (glad it isn't mayo based or it would all be too heavy) and fries and you have a great meal.  The service is always good, though you'll certainly have to wait on a Friday night.  I never go on a Friday night myself, as they're always serving the fish and it is always good.
  
  Now, don't ask me how anything else on the menu is.  I only get up there a couple times a year, so there is no way I can pass on the perch.

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  Posted on 11.09.11 Karl Z.

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  I was here a year ago, and again last week.  Both times were great.  They were pretty busy, but service was good.  Perch: great.  I have also had the cheese curds (great,) veggie plate (hard to find in Wisconsin, it seems,) "poor man's lobster" (broiled cod, decent,) and shrimp (pretty good.)  Oh, and fried lobster (a little weird but good.  Dipping something fried in butter...)
  
  I will definitely be back.  It can get pretty busy during the airshow, and I'm sure on Fridays too.  Oh, bring cash- no credit, though there might be an ATM.

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  Posted on 08.01.11 Mark K.

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  first i would like to note that i have never ate anything besides their perch.
  
  me and my family go here 6 or 7 times a year only for perch. they have the best perch i have ever had in my life, and i am serious when i say that. the food comes out pretty fast when you place your order.
  
  if you go on a fri/sat usually they get really busy from maybe 430-6

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  Posted on 06.06.11 Ryan K.

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  Everytime we get to Wisconsin we make a point to stop at Wendts. The perch is always top notch along with the service.

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  Posted on 02.20.10 Joe H.

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  Visited during EAA Airventure 09. Great food and service. The fried perch was fresh, hot and delicious, and the view of the lake and wind farms was beautiful (until the parking lot filled up and view was blocked.) Price was right.

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  Posted on 08.31.09 Tristan S.

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