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    The Northwestern House

    4.3 (108 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Bars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE NORTHWESTERN HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Single brat and a beer
    Michelle O.

    We were looking for a place with great brats on our way from Milwaukee to Door County and this place came up high on yelp. After driving through farmlands and next to train tracks, we found this restaurant (a former train station). Walked into the bar and got some looks from locals, being the Californians we are. Seated quickly for lunch, we all got the single brats for $5.85 each with a side of tots. I've never seen butter listed as a side except in Wisconsin! The brats were delicious and buttery, big portions on a bun to accommodate two. Served with a Spotted Cow beer, it was perfect. We also got the torte cakes to go and had them later. My s'mores was amazing with its pie crust bottom, and my brother in law loved his cherry. Service was fast and pleasant. A definite stop if you are in the area.

    Hamburger with fried onions and mustard with fries
    Erin P.

    It's not a run to Sheboygan w/o stopping here. We don't live in the area so when we make the drive, have several stops we want to make. This is always one of them. The best!

    Perch
    Lacey L.

    I had the fish it was market price. So it was about $17.50. I should have got some torte to take home. I was so full. I did swap out the regular French fries for sweet potato fries. It was very filling. They also had sprechers rootbeer on tap. Bring cash otherwise there is an ATM by the bathrooms. I came by the other day with no cash and said cash only on door but glad I went back because at least now I know they have atm. Service was very nice

    Cheese steak with the works.  Could barely see the meat.   Or the works even.  Basic fries.

    The place was clean the staff was very nice. I wish I knew it was cash only then I would have brought more money to buy more things. I only saw it was cash only after I entered the establishment. Ordered the cheese steak with the works and fries. For the price it was pretty good just on the thin side for the meat. The fries were average nothing outstanding. Would I come again? Probably but I'll bring more money next time to get different foods next time. My total was 12.40$.

    Perch dinner
    Stalkerkitty B.

    The perch dinner was excellent. Fries, coleslaw, and rye bread were included. Tartar sauce was good too. The staff was friendly and attentive. It's definitely a place I would return to. Would love to try the broasted chicken.

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    Linda V.

    We wanted a local restaurant for lunch on our way to Fish Creek, Wisconsin. Yelp helped us find The Northwestern House! It's Very, very local and very, very tasty! Apparently the lunch is the dinner menu and our server said on Friday nights even in freezing cold winter...people are lined up outside to eat there. I said why (like maybe big fish fry that night) and she said "no it's pay day then". Mostly they have sandwiches but do have perch and chicken dinners (fished local and local chickens). We got the cheese steak sandwich, pork chop sandwich and double bratwurst sandwich with fried white cheddar bites and "on tap"root beer. The sandwiches come out wet with the butter and Mayo, fried onions and stuff. They were on good buns and they were filling. I'm afraid we missed one if their favorite menu items-desserts; we were just too full!

    A delicious dessert

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    Best cheeseburger I've had in my entire life. The hard roll bun and butter is amazing !!

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    Awesome service with Awesome and great personality. I highly recommend the steck sandwich and boasted chicken

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    1 year ago

    Down home food at can't be prices. The fish sandwich was excellent, exactly what you'd expect in Wisconsin.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent food great atmosphere exceptional staff delicious dessert to go very clean cute ambiance

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    2 years ago

    Unfortunately, they are closed on vacation, but the outside of the restaurant looks SO AMAZING. Definitely on my list when they reopen.

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    4 years ago

    This place is still awesome, if not better!!! Very consistent food and hospitable service!!!! Get your tail here and try it

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    2 years ago

    BEST PLACE TO EAT. Very friendly staff as well as clean environment. Food is amazing as well.

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    GREAT FOOD!! Servers are always warm and friendly, no matter how busy! LOVE THIS PLACE!

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    Friendly service, clean place with exceptional food & desserts! Wait staff is always friendly & personable! Epic & always good food!!

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    Best broasted chicken in Sheboygan county. followed up by delicious tortes, I had the poppy seed.

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    Delicious dishes. Clean. Nice atmosphere with train theme . Friendly staff. Can be very busy because it's a successful restaurant

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