Nestled in the heart of "Lake Country" just 30 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Oldest Restaurant continues its 163 year storied tradition of fine cuisine and hospitality. Be it a fresh fillet of fish or seafood, an in-house center-cut butchered steak, prime veal or creative Bistro "Small Plates" at our bar, your table and our fine cuisine is waiting. Spirits, assorted brews, wine by the bottle and over 25 by the glass from sparklers to big reds with insured freshness due to our special wine system, await your selection. Be it an intimate table of two, a private dinner for 10 or a grand event for 250, please join us at our critically acclaimed Inn.

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23 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

(23 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 23 reviews

5 stars

(17)

4 stars

(5)

3 stars

(1)

2 stars

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1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(16)
neighborhood gem(13)
romantic(13)

fit for foodies(11)
good for groups(7)
notable wine list(7)

Red Circle Inn & Bistro Reviews List

Review 1 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was very good. For a brunch, the selection off the menu was excellent. Highly recommend trying this restaurant if you have never been before."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always Superb

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Exceptional menu and service. It is always a pleasure to dine at Red Circle."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 3 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great time

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent food, excellent service, have already recommended to others. I will be back."

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 4 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and atmosphere

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great service from Norm and waitstaff. Wonderful veal enteees, especially the osso bucco."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 5 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great bar atmosphere, arrived

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2012

Dined on 03/30/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great bar atmosphere, arrived at 5PM Sat night & it was not busy at all, but around 5:30 a number of people arrived, very cozy atmosphere in the bar & dining room. Great menu, especially for my husband who is a meat & potatoes guy. The onion soup was soo great, good wine list. The wait staff was great, & it was so sweet how they brought out homemade toffee with the bill. A little pricey for us, but we will go back maybe on special occasions."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 6 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2013

2011

Dined on 03/08/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a great experience at the Red Circle Inn."

Dined on 03/08/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, service and overall

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2004

Dined on 03/02/2013

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food, service and overall experience!!"

Dined on 03/02/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 8 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I always enjoy visititing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I always enjoy visititing the Red Circle Inn. the is variety in the menu, the food is well-prepared and the service is excellent."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 9 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food and service were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food and service were very good. I thought the portions were rather small. It looked like every portion was measured out exactly. We were in a small room connected to the wine cellar. It was distracting how frequently someone had to get a bottle of wine."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2011

Special Features: good for groups, special occasion

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Review 10 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our dining experience at the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our dining experience at the Red Circle Inn was outstanding. The entree was excellent.It was presented like I was special. The service was excellent. The service was friendly and professional. This is going to be one of our favorite restaurants."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

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Review 11 for Red Circle Inn & Bistro

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5