Special place - in a beautiful valley about 45 minutes from St. Paul. Reservations DEFINITELY necessary. This is a local institution that many people know about. Food was excellent and not outrageously expensive. Decor is "Wisconsin supper club" - older. You'd never know from the humble outside that this is a great restaurant. read more

Great food here! Stopped by for a birthday when in the area. Champagne Chicken was ok, but the bison filet, lamb, and salmon were out of this world! Register in advance and expect to spend 30-40 a meal. Very upscale atmosphere, dress up, without the upscale price! Fantastic little supper club. read more

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In true super club fashion, everything about Shady Grove is cute and quaint--cozy lighting, wood panelling, string lights! Plus, our server was so sweet and helpful. We had the filet mignon and the lobster tails and both were fantastic. The filet was perfectly cooked and look at those grill marks!! The lobster was tender and sweet. We loved the sweet potato mash too! read more

Shady Grove - Lobster tails, sweet potato, asparagus - New American Near Me - Ellsworth, Wisconsin

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As usual our trip to Shady Grove was a wonderful time. Without question this is our favorite place. Last night we had another great time and a great meal. Morgan was our server and she did a super job taking care of our group. We are already looking forward to our next trip to this great place. read more

Food was good. Need to update menu that is online since several items not on menu that we anticipated ordering. Pacing of service needs improvement. read more

The broiled shrimp and the broiled walleye are both excellent! The picked beets were surprisingly tasty! Server was attentive and congenial, ambience very appealing. Reservations are recommended! read more

We had a magnificent evening set up by the Shady Grove wait staff to celebrate my good friend WWII B24 Co-Pilots 101st Birthday. We were greeted at the door and they helped my buddy to his seat. Fawned over him in a polite way all evening to ensure he enjoyed his Big Day. We both had their famous French Onion soup, appropriate warmed breads and took advantage of a nice wine list. The birthday boy had lobster with sweet potatoes (must have), while I enjoyed the fresh and tasty Walleye dinner. Being from Washington State, must have Walleye. Well done Shady Grove entire staff, from back in the kitchen & throughout. read more

Sadly, we mentioned our experience to some friends and acquaintances over the weekend. We are not the only ones who LOVED the food/atmosphere m/menu but noticed the unprofessional manner of the female owner. I would hate to think her actions can negatively impact the business that much, but I guess her actions are not easily forgotten. I hope for the sake of this cute little place with amazing chef(s) they can pull through with maybe move the opera singer off site or at least get her sober going forward,, read more

Shady Grove - Ribeye, maple mash, fresh made bread roll - New American Near Me - Ellsworth, Wisconsin

One of our favorite supper, clubs in Wisconsin. Super cozy, quaint atmosphere, and the best service and food would expect. read more

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Greeted by our server, Abby, very pleasant! The food was 5 star and service the same!! Ambience is so quaint and beautiful!! read more

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So disappointed in the food. Prime rib was horrible. Burnt taste and very dry. I always order med well at another supper club in Miesville. When I mentioned it to waitress and she said you ordered it well done. For the price we paid it was not worth it. A little cup of soup and a couple tablespoons of sweet potato and one bun. The other relatives had same problem. Our bill came to over $100 for my husband and I. On top of the horrible meal we were asked to leave because they had another party coming in. We definitely got the drift when owner took the napkins off our laps. read more

The food is fabulous--the onion rings are a must!!hand made and delicious. My husband had beef stroganoff and the noodles were HANDMADE there. Amazing. I had the lobster--perfect. They accommodated us because our friend who is 100 years old had to have help getting ready. They were so kind and helpful. We have been many times and will return many times more! read more

Best service I have ever had! Super friendly and totally on top of every detail. We had a table of 6 and every course came out perfectly at the same time and all meals were hot and delicious!! Would highly recommend. Hidden Jem. read more

First time visiting inside dining since reopened from COVID. All waitresses were wearing masks, but shocked that one waitress went over had her mask off admiring a baby up close hovering over parents. I think this would have been a time to keep their mask on Had the salmon with salad and wild rice medley with cranberries. Food was good Decided to have an after dinner grasshopper drink. Very disappointed in that. We have had these there before and we're delish, but this one was made with ice not ice cream. There was large chunks of ice in it. Who makes a grasshopper with ice? It was like ice milk with mint and charged 7.50 for it!! Told the waitress she just said she informed the bartender that is not how we make them. ?? Let's just say we could have did better going to DQ for a mint blizzard and would have cost less read more

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Remote location Dynamite cuisine and drinks Gourmet supper club This opening hook was brought to you in collaboration by the O Family. Thank you Daddy O for line one and Uncle Joe (#likemypostsonFacebook) for line two. Line three is from yours truly. This place does not look like much from the outside. Do not judge a book by its cover. Shady Grove can go toe-to-toe with pretty much any place in the Twin Cities, if you ask me. This is my second time here. I think the first time was prior to me even being aware of what Yelp was. They are under new ownership since then, but it has not skipped a beat. Definitely spendy for this part of Sconnie, but oh so worth it. Got the scallops from the nightly feature menu this evening. It's been awhile since I have been to either of the coasts, but theses scallops are the best that I have ever had anywhere in the Midwest. Topped with a sweet glaze and fruit garnish. Perfection on a dish. Shady is dinner only as the sign says. Do yourself a favor. Make a reservation for a Saturday or Sunday night. Take a leisurely drive out and enjoy a first-class Wisconsin Supper Club meal. I, for one, will not be waiting nearly as long to go back for my third visit. read more

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Love the vintage Supper Club feel- so relaxed and quaint! The service is always personal and professional The food is delicious- the grilled shrimp and prime rib are our favorites! read more

Celebrated my father-in-law's birthday at Shady Grove last month because we were so impressed by our anniversary dinner the year before. The table was adorned with birthday decorations and the service was incredible, as always. Our meals were outstanding and my FIL still raves about his prime rib and the chocolate tart. Thank you, Bridget and Shane, and the whole staff for making this another memorable evening! We'll be back. read more

My dermatologist who lives in Excelsior MN told me about Shady Grove which is 70 miles away. You would have a tough time finding a classic old-style supper club with gourmet food within 60 miles. Fun atmosphere, great service but the food's quality is the real hero. read more

After driving 1 hour in a snow storm we arrived 45 minutes before the closing time. After waiting to be seated we were told that they couldn't seat us because service has ended. I could understand if it was 15 minutes before closing but 45 minutes really? read more

it was a wonderful windy early spring evening and we decided to take the 20 mile drive to experience this little gem of a supper club in WI. We were the only people dining that early on a Thursday night---we got there right at 5 so we had awesome service and they were very friendly-- They have your old school comforting supper club favorites like walleye, alfredo, shrimp, steak, etc. etc. They also have some seasonal chef-inspired features too. I decided on the chicken marsala with whipped sweet potatoes and it was very satisfying and delicious. The husband got the pork medallions and he enjoyed them but was surprised that when he ordered hashbrowns that they were just plain old hashbrowns with no onion-peppers-cheese nothing special to write home about. They have a full bar and some decent wine---I totally enjoyed my little spontaneous date with my man and on the drive home we talked about how contented we were with our meal and that it was a nice drive outside of town. I predict we will be back before too long! read more

The Shady Grove is a true dining gem! The food and service is always fantastic. Despite the shortage of staff that has infiltrated the workforce the team of Shady Grove still managed to shine during our recent visit. I tried the mashed sweet potatoes for the first time --highly recommended. If you're looking for a cozy atmosphere with excellent food go here BUT be sure to call for reservations! read more

An upscale Wisconsin Supper Club that won't leave you dissappointed! Besides the usual fare... the specials included scallops, buffalo, lamb and duck. The portions - including the salad - were generous. The best prime rib I've had since living in Wichita and Chicago. I'll be repeating! read more

We were there last night, as always a quaint little Supper club, fairly busy, so reservations are important! We had the Shrimp starter, just ok for $12... I'll rate on a 1-5 scale for quality, in my opinion. I had the Au Gratins,(4) Onion soup (4.5)and the breaded Cod(2.5) it was a poor quality, tasted fishy, decent batter... the Cod at Legion in Red Wing (4.5) as a comparison! My Friend had the Salad (2.5) mixed greens, she didn't like it at all! She also had the prime rib, and it looked like it had been sitting in a Au Jus sauce it was brown, salty and just ok.. (3).. Weiderholtz , a (4.5) as a comparison! The Wait Staff, is waaaay to Friendly, almost badgers you to order, every 5 minutes!!! Move em in.. move em out!! I cannot remember that style of service, they just hover!!! They served the starter and immediately asked for the Entree order.. And what's with the how's it Tasting? question, after a first bite!! Very Rude, in my opinion, perhaps not intentional but nevertheless annoying as Hell! Don't go if you want to relax, especially if your not drinking! It's all about turning the Tables, we may have been there 50 minutes from start to finish. They saw my Guest was not (devouring) her entree and wanted to remove the plate.? With a Do you want a box??? WTF , You can't take a break, and relax, they hover like locusts!! Very uncomfortable feeling, I will not be back, Sophomoric- Hellacious Service, Average food, combined will get you a reluctant 2.5 overall! read more

As an out of towner, I always preface things with, "For Ellsworth..." This usually annoys my niece, but this place is actually pretty damn good. During my last visit, I started with a creamy tomato dill soup, side salad, and a duck breast with wasabi potatoes. I enjoyed my meal with a glass of Pinot Noir, and had an EXCELLENT dinner. To top it off, our server was so nice and pleasant throughout the entire service. After we left the restaurant, my spouse and I kept remarking about the high quality of the meal. If you're in town, go here for dinner. read more

First visit. Lucked out arriving early to get a table. Service was great, food was great. We will definitely return if back in that area but will make reservations as it was packed. read more

Food is surprising and great. Last night they had morel mushrooms on the menu--3 different ways. They were great. Wonderful food,helpful staff and a great atmosphere to relax with friends. read more

What a delightful supper club with delicious food, amazing staff and wonderful atmosphere! My husband, son and I went to Shady Grove for Dinner on Friday night, and we completely enjoyed everything about our experience! Our dinner included: Bison steak with roasted yukon gold potatoes, Jumbo shrimp with sweet potatoes, (yummy) and my son ordered the homemade pasta! Everything was delicious and Mike, our Waiter, was fabulous! Thank you for the positive experience! We will be back! read more

Took in dinner with two family members last Friday. I had the Friday fish fry (cod) with sides of sautéed mushrooms and asparagus. The fish was tasty and the vegetables fantastic. The other two members of my party had the Sirloin steak. Both were prepared medium and both entrees received rave reviews (perfectly cooked). Reasonably priced dinner and positive experience. read more

I can't believe it has taken me so long to write this review. Reading John O's awesome review reminded me - The Shady Grove is one of my local favorites. I have never had a bad meal or experience here. I will often ask servers if the chef is interested in making up something that is not on the menu. Usually in nice restaurants, if they're not busy, they are happy to do it. This place always says yes and never disappoints. Go here. And enjoy the beautiful drive. Try not to hit any deer. read more

My family went here last night to celebrate the birthday of my son, my grandson and as it turned out my son-in-laws promotion! What a great place! We started with an order of onion rings and cheese curds which came with catsup and a nice ranch dipping sauce. Both were lightly breaded and deep fried - delicioso and yum yum yum! Wonderful sweet onions and fantastic curds. I indulged in a couple rob roys (made very well) and a stinger after dinner! No judging please - we did have a lot to celebrate. My granddaughter and I had the grilled shrimp. Two in our party had the walleye and the other three had beef. Everyone was very pleased with their meals. The service was stellar and the ambience is old time supper club. My son indulged in a Brandy Alexander after dinner. He said it was fantastic but not quite as good as our neighbor makes - lucky us to have such a wonderful neighbor!! I highly recommend this place which is just a few minutes out of Ellsworth, WI. You won't be disappointed. Don't let the exterior turn you away. Go inside and you are in a whole new world of gastronomic delight! read more

I wish I could 4.5 stars. Like another reviewer, we were seated 30 minutes after our reservation time. The place was packed completely. (That says something about the place that is only open for dinner) We waited at the bar and took quite awhile to get drinks. There were two bartenders on duty and one didn't quite seem to know the ropes yet, they were quite unorganized. They were both extremely friendly though. One of the owners was in charge of seating. She was very apologetic about the delay. Once we were seated, our server was very attentive and prompt. All of our food was amazing. What's better is that they use local farmers and ingredients from their own garden. We had the artichoke dip, both had prime rib, and handmade ice cream. Everything was so very good I can't say that enough!! It was a conversation-less dinner because we were both so busy chomping away at the steak. There was a couple that was seated about 15-20 minutes before us, and their appetizers were mixed up with another table, and we got our entree before they did. It was a very busy night, so I would suggest getting there before 7:00 p.m. read more

I love this place but had one of the crappiest meals ever recently. It must have been a bad night for the crew but I'll think twice about a return. We sat at our table without menus for over ten minutes, our server was scattered. When the food did come we had to send the lobster back as it was like a toy lobster--made of rubber--and it took another 25 mins for a new one. By that time I'd finished eating. So that was great. Amazingly disappointed. read more

We had a most disappointing meal. We had reservations for 6. Got seated to have the owner we had an hour at our table. By 630 hubby and I were looking at the clock. Finally at 645 we got our food. It was ok.. inhaled it. Only to be told at 7 we could have table til 730. I told the owner we inhaled our food. I have stomach issues so I'm a slow eater.. I cut my meal in half to take with me.. wish when I made reservations they would have told us an hour.. I didn't hear anyone around us told they had a time limit..But in the end she was calling me crazy and putting her hands on me. Told me not to come back but told hubby he was welcome to come back.. I'm thinking she may have been on something. But in 60 years I've never been treated this way. Oh, we asked to pay the bill, I had my debit card out.. she crumpled the bill and threw my card at me saying.. I supposed ur going to leave me a bad review.. I'm thinking she has issues.. would never return! read more

Perhaps better deserving the to be renamed Chez d'Grove, this French restaurant shines well above every other establishment for many miles aroung. truly a gem. Our group all loved our entrees and I cannot say enough about the Morrel mushrooms and asparagus starter dish. The restaurant interior is pleasant the staff friendly and efficient. Shady Grove deserves a top fiver star rating. read more

What an awesome find! After years of visiting the area, I recently visited Shady Grove for the first time. The whole first page of the menu is the Chef's specials that change daily or weekly at the most. I tried the sunburst squash soup and it was unreal. It contained some chipotle peppers that added a great level of smoky spice, and it was topped with toasted and spiced sunflower seeds. For my main dish, I had the bison filet mignon, which was delicious. With an entree, you get two sides, so I tried the mashed sweet potatoes (yum!) and house salad. Their homemade Italian dressing was divine as well. I would highly recommend this spot. It's wonderful, with generous portion sizes, and better prices than neighboring favorite Harborview in Pepin, Wisconsin. read more

Shady Grove - Sunburst squash and chipotle pepper soup! Delish! - New American Near Me - Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Drove here from Minneapolis to meet friends that relocated to WI. First of all the décor and ambiance of this place is a rural supper club circa 1965. Everyone in this place the Sunday night we were there was retirement age plus. Overall our food experience can be described with one word: salty. We started with the calamari, which was fried, yet undercooked. Rubbery and bland...and I love calamari in almost any form. For my entree I order the Bison filet mignon. The dry rub they used was so salty it was the predominant flavor and buried the nice cut of meat. My wife had a pasta special which was also salt city. For desert I had a flourless chocolate tort with a jalapeno/raspberry chutney. I tasted no jalapeno in the chutney, which was the reason I order it. The heat and sweat sounded good, but no heat to be had. I also order a cup of coffee, which was the nasty Bun machine burnt variety. If you're from the Twin Cities skip the drive here, it's not worth it. read more

A nice little restaurant that makes effort to be different. It is cosy and comfortable inside. The food is more than decent, it lacks, sometime, of creativity. It is the only refined restaurant in the neighborhood if you does not want to go to the Twin Cities. Give it a try. read more

We got our meals to go and the female owner thought it would be so much better if we ate there on their grounds. We ordered eight different meals: the burgers were good, the salmon was good, The pastas were were OK. The green beans were horrible. Since this is a supper club and we know the prices are higher we expect to love our food I guess. The menu is very select also. We have been to so many other supper clubs that have a lot more to offer and the food is excellent. We probably will not be back to this one. read more

$25 bottles of Procesco to begin and the best creme brulé I've had to end...and everything in between. It's more expensive, but the ingredient quality and preparation makes it stand alone in the area. We've always had excellent service. The menu changes (we enjoyed oysters on valentines day!) and highlights local and seasonal offerings. the duck breast is a favorite entree and the calamari and portabella strips are favorite for appetizers. read more

Both of our meals (appetizers & entrees) were great, tasty and well prepared. Our server however, left much to be desired. If it wasn't for the co-owner helping out, I think it would have been a disaster in spite of the good food. read more