Fried perch holds a special place on Wisconsin menus, and folks here take it seriously. A good plate means flaky fillets, a light golden coating, and a squeeze of lemon that makes the whole thing sing.
All across the state, from lakeside taverns to family diners, you can find cooks who know exactly how to fry perch the right way. This list rounds up 12 spots where the perch is the reason people keep coming back.
Some are historic supper clubs, others are simple neighborhood favorites, but all of them treat this humble fish like the star it deserves to be. If you love a classic fish plate and enjoy a good road trip, keep reading…