Nestled between Lake Winnebago and the Fox River, Oshkosh is a classic Upper Midwest city with deep community roots and a comfort-driven, quietly creative food scene.
Here, plates are generous and friendly, and tradition reigns alongside innovation.
The Roxy Supper Club
A cornerstone since the 1940s, The Roxy is the epitome of Wisconsin supper club tradition: relish trays, piled-high Old Fashioneds, perfectly broiled walleye, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and creamy clam chowder.
Saturday nights mean reservation lists and every table feels like a slice of home.
The prime rib is legendary, and regulars come weekly for the joy of “Friday fish fry.”
Fox River Brewing Company
Pantooned right on the riverbank, this lively brewery turns out housemade ales and lagers—served alongside hand-tossed pretzels, crispy beer-battered cheese curds, charbroiled burgers, and Lake Michigan perch tacos.
Big patio tables overlook watercraft coming and going, and sunset live music on summer nights draws big crowds.
Leon’s Frozen Custard
A true Wisconsin summer tradition, Leon’s is all neon and soft-serve machines: custard cones, turtle sundaes, root beer floats, ever-changing “flavor of the day,” and crispy crinkle fries.
Lines wind down the block in July for this sweet, breezy taste of nostalgia.
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
Modern, slick, and family-friendly, Sakura serves up hibachi grilling with flair—strip steaks, lobster, noodles, tempura, and sushi rolls decorated like art.
Birthday dinners, date nights, and office parties fill the tables every weekend and the chefs’ knife skills are a show in themselves.
Primo
For something metropolitan, Primo delivers: a cool Italian/American bistro with wood-fired pizzas, locally sourced meats, creative salads, and a bustling bar.
The seasonal risotto, truffle fries, and “flat iron steak with bone marrow butter” are menu signatures. On weekends, jazz musicians spill music over the dining room.
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