A SUPPER CLUB is a traditional dining establishment that also functions as a social club. The term may describe different establishments depending on the region, but in general, supper clubs tend to present themselves as having a high-class image, even if the price is affordable to all.

Popular in the Midwest, supper clubs generally feature simple menus.  Relish dishes (olives, radishes, carrots and crackers) present themselves on a retro dish or a lazy susan. This relish dish are one of the staples of a supper club.  The main entrée dishes tend to include steaks, prime rib, seafood and fish.  Particularly in Wisconsin Friday fish fries are especially popular during Lent.

You know you are in a supper club when it is dark, retro furniture and has a big bar for a showcase cocktail; like a true Wisconsin Old Fashion or a Manhattan.  Welcome to real restaurant ambiance.
Most supper clubs are independently owned and are only open in the evening.