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Kick off your weekend with a delicious Wisconsin tradition at The Statehouse.

Our Friday Night Fish Fry offers two mouthwatering options that will delight every seafood lover. Dive into the flavorful Fritto Misto, featuring crispy Great Lakes walleye, perch, and blue gill, paired perfectly with savory potato pancakes, crunchy fried leeks and Brussels sprouts, and complemented by tangy remoulade and fresh pumpernickel rye. Or savor the classic Wisco Beer-Battered Cod, a golden, crispy favorite served alongside hand-cut fries, creamy cole slaw, authentic rye bread, and house-made tartar sauce. Prefer your cod baked? We’ve got you covered. Come join us for an unforgettable dining experience—your tastebuds will thank you!

And what Wisconsin fish fry would be complete without an Old Fashioned? Blend in with the locals with a Wisconsin Old Fashioned, or get adventurous and try one of the many varieties available from Augie’s Tavern.

Make your reservation today and enjoy an Old Fashioned and the best fish fry in Madison.

2025 Friday Fish Fry Dates
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at The Statehouse
  • March 7
  • March 14
  • March 21
  • March 28
  • April 4
  • April 11
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Did you know?

While many Wisconsinites will insist that the Old Fashioned was born in the Dairy State, its origin can be traced to Kentucky. Legend has it that a Bourbon whiskey cocktail made with sugar, water, and bitters was first concocted by a bartender at the Pendennis Club, a gentlemen’s club (which, in the 19th century, had a different connotation than it does today) founded in 1881 in Louisville, Kentucky. While it may be true that the Old Fashioned was invented in Kentucky, I think we all can agree that it was perfected in Wisconsin.

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