40 Best Bars near Okauchee Lake

“True Okauchee Classic (and Pet Friendly Too!) If you're looking for a local gem with soul, character, and cold drinks poured with a smile — Whiskey Waters is the spot. Tucked along the shores of Okauchee Lake and proudly serving the community since 2013, Whiskey Waters isn’t just a bar — it’s a staple. With its no-frills, come-as-you-are dive bar charm, this place captures the authentic spirit of Lake Country hospitality. The staff is friendly, the vibes are always welcoming, and you’re guaranteed to be treated like a regular whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth. And here’s the best part for animal lovers — Whiskey Waters is pet-friendly! That’s right. You can sip a cold one lakeside with your four-legged best friend right by your side. It’s the perfect spot to chill after a walk, a boat ride, or a day at the lake. While they don’t serve food, what they do serve is a top-notch selection of drinks, an ice-cold beer lineup, and a laid-back atmosphere that’s hard to beat. Add in awesome service, great conversation, and some serious lake life energy, and you’ve got yourself a must-visit destination. In the summer, Whiskey Waters really comes alive — hosting multiple fishing tournaments, and turning into a true lakeside hangout for anglers, boaters, and barstool philosophers alike. The events they put on bring the community together, and their support for local traditions makes them a pillar in Okauchee culture. If you’re bar hopping the lake or just looking for that perfect neighborhood spot with stories in the walls, friendly faces, and tail-wagging regulars, don’t miss Whiskey Waters. It’s more than a bar — it’s part of the Okauchee heartbeat.“

“Although I recommend we haven’t experienced the great food and service we’ve had in the past. Bar area and Kevin were great as always but our dinner and service was below average. We waited an extended amount of time before we were greeted at our table. Our 1st batch of fish was warm at best. We waited 10-15 minutes with NO fish before our waitress returned to our table to ask if we wanted more. She then took our French fries and didn’t bring more back with the fresh serving of fish. My biggest complaint is if an establishment is going to charge extra per plate for the all you can eat option PLEASE train your staff to be attentive to their tables and bring the fish as needed as that is what we are paying for. Every time we decide to come for Friday night fish we always hope for a better experience but unfortunately that’s not been the case for some time now.“

“Have been going to Woody's since August 2021. Friendly staff, and great selections on the menu. Location is great for people who like to ride motorcycles, bicycles or car. Located on HWY 83 and routes to many other contry roads. My personal favorites are the burgers or cracked chicken. Everything is good no matter what you order.“

“Best dive bars around. Chicago dog is spot on perfect. Tues.- Friday specials are delicious. I cant wait for the monthly menu beginning of every month. I mark my calendar with my favorites. Pony races are a blast. great local feel. live the bartenders too.“

“This was our first visit to Winger's. We actually were in and out of there three times over the weekend. MASSIVE bar, really great design. We were there earlier in the day and then came back an hour or so prior to the annual Christmas parade. The place was a madhouse but the staff never stopped moving and worked their tailfeathers off! Clean, Dive-ish place. We will definitely go back when we are up North again.“

“Lot of history there check it out“

“Great place to hangout, best bartender in town ❤️ Brook!!“

“If y'all haven't been here in a while. Try it out again! They've remodeled and it is much more open. Nice selection of liquor and beer. The staff is nice and welcoming. They do music pretty regularly. They also don't usually blare the music too loud (unless someone dominates the music).“

“Great place to sit back relax and throw some 20s in the machines. Cheap drinks and beer“

“Happy hour 3-6 Monday-Friday.“

“Tried Sullivan's for the first time ... and also the last time. Very disgusted with the food and service. Waited 20 to order the broast chicken and then 50 minutes to get the food. Where to begin.... fries soggy and cold. Coleslaw was warm and the chicken, small and cheap. . over cooked, dried out and breaded coated with all the crap from the cooking oil in the fryer. This is because the staff is too lazy to clean the fryer. Nothing was edible. Even the chicken wing was nothing more than a chunk of breading the size of a chicken nugget with a couple bones. I would not even feed this to my dog. Waitress made nothing but excuses, would not get the manager. Quite sure no one from owner or management will care nor ever read this. Was this the quality and the best you can do ???“

“Cool place right on the lake!“

“Tammy that was the bestest greeting i have ever rcvd!!!! much needed! bar looks great...friendly crowd...next time we plan it better😎😎😎“

“Great drinks, great music ! You still got it Pat Geenen!“

“Came for a fish fry and we weren't disappointed. I love the laid back atmosphere. Salad bar and clam chowder were awesome! We were basically full before our food came out but saved a little room for a few bites. I had the coconut shrimp which was delicious. My boyfriend had the perch. We heated up the left overs in the oven the next day and they were still great! We will be back!“

“This place is amazing!! Friendly staff all around the place! Food is incomparable to anything else! Was there for our anniversary and definitely the right decision. This is the second time we’ve been there and we will continue to go.“

“Absolutely recommend this place! Best soups in the world. Ribs to die for and the biggest burritos you can never finish! Shrimp boil... List goes on and on and on!!!“

“We had a private event here for a bridal shower and it was the perfect space! It was extremely affordable, and the bar tenders there were so nice/accommodating. We basically came in and took over the whole place with decor while they happily played the music we wanted. I would 10/10 recommend this place for an event or for just cocktails with friends.“

“The Delafield American Legion is your home away from home. Friendly atmosphere, you always leave making new friends. They offer food, drinks, and have a hall available to rent for special events. The patrons and staff are very friendly. We have spent quite a few days hanging out here, as well as been to a few events put on by The American Legion. Good place to spend time and make a few new friends when in town.“

“Mobley burger is a favorite of mine, as well as the cheese curds!“

“We had a suprise party here and everything turned out great. Jeff and his staff were great and very helpful. Highly recommend“

“We have been to Lucky Chuckys a few times. Great food. The service is not good. Issues were taken care of but should not have happened in first place…quality control. Need better training. Tried giving it a few chances but probably won’t be back. Service to us is very important. So many other places to go that have good food but if service is bad.“

“Really good Fish Fry. I had the fried cod, wife had baked, MIL had Walleye. All really good. Potato Pancakes, coleslaw, German Potato Salad all yumm. Very good bourbon old fashioneds. Very friendly and welcoming environment. Will certainly go back.“

“Love the fish fry. Service was a little slower than usual. I think they may have been short staffed. The bartender is slow to get drinks for the dining room. He seems more interested in just the people at the bar. Love the fish fry

Different visit
The haddock fish fry is fantastic. Large portion. The bartender is much better now and the service is top notch. This is a must visit if your interested town or passing through. My wife loves the cheeseburger“

“It's always a fun time and is a great place to relax and hang out!“

“Although we miss Ari, every server has been top notch. I think we’ve made it through the entire menu and every dish has been flavorful and delicious. This weekend the lobster rigatoni special, even the noodles were full of flavor - not just the sauce over them. We always try each other’s dishes. Crab cakes have become our favorite app - we get two orders! The back deck is very nice and has heaters. Handicap ramp in the back as well. Wonderful cocktails too!“

“stopped in to have lunch with my husband...got drinks mind u bartender/waitress wasnt friendly at all..must b real hard to put a lemon in water these days...sat for a good 15/20 min waiting to get our order taken ..it wasn't even busy!!!!!...Never again“

“They have amazing food and excellent customer service. everyone is so nice there“

“We dined here last night. Starters were the calamari and cheese curds (it’s Wisconsin after all) both were excellent. Specials were the impressive Waghu tomahawk steaks which were ordered with the blue cheese topping(an extra charge but so worth it if you are a blue cheese lover) and Waghu flat iron steak which is served with a Demi glacé. It was ordered medium rare and was cooked to perfection with a slightly crisp crust and soft pillowy medium rare inside. I can’t say enough about that steak. One of our party had the South African lobster tail special and it was a show stopper. We also had the petite filet from the menu and it arrived perfectly cooked and flavorful. Sides were lobster bisque and mushroom truffle soups and you will not get any better soups anywhere on the planet in my opinion. Dinners come with your choice of starch garlic mashed or Parmesan au gratin potatoes. The Parmesan potatoes are the perfect blend of potato to cheese sauce. We also had an order of Brussels sprouts which were nicely cooked just the right amount of time with some snap to them and well seasoned. Our service was excellent. If you want a flawless amazing dinner experience that is not a large chain this is the place to go.“

“The staff is amazing. Always welcoming and love ❤️ coming almost every Friday night!“

“Beautiful, relaxing place even when it’s busy. Cocktails are very nice on and off the menu! Cheers!“

“great food, great people!“

“Amazing staff, food and drinks!! Be careful the chicken sandwhiches are addicting and definitely the best in the area!“

“Kim catered a rehearsal dinner for me and did an amazing job! She is super responsive and communicated well. She even provided a gluten free meal with less than 24 hours notice! She and her staff were so friendly and everyone loved the pizza.“

“I am moving to Oconomowoc later this year for work and was in town on Tuesday for a meeting. I stopped at Crafty Cow afterwards for lunch. Ana was the bartender and server. Not only did she provide great service but also gave me the sweetest card welcoming me to Oconomowoc when I left. The hot honey cheese curds were also delicious!

I will definitely be back with my whole family when we move to Oconomowoc later this year!

Thank you, Ana!
-Paige Shaw“

“Absolutely amazing workers and management!!! Cooks mixed up mine and my bf sirloin liking and I'm not a fan of bloody meat. The manager was called over and he got me a new one. I was just expecting the sirloin but no he came out with all the sides that came with it and boxed it up for me. Our waitress was amazing and very understanding and very polite and told me it was okay as I am not one to complain about my food!!! Totally will be back and recommending this place!!!“

“First time at Zesti, for my birthday and we will be back as a regular in the rotation for sure. The menu is diverse and nicely different than other restaurants. A great choice of pastas, salads, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, pizza and deserts. Full choice of beverages with a great wine list and a surprisingly inexpensive evening! Also, Brandon was our server and did a great job explaining dishes and taking care of us in a very casual, friendly way. Thanks Chef Feker and crew!“

“I had a delicious (& huge) hamburger. The seasoned fries were delicious. The waitress was helpful & prompt. It was nearly empty on Sunday night (post Packer Game). The music was a bit loud, but it's basically a bar.
We would like to come back in the summer when we can sit outside.“

“Friday fish fry was delicious! And Kelly the bartender was amazing. New to the area and we will definitely be back!“