Barnacle Bud's Presents Gene's Supper Club On The River — Restaurant in Milwaukee

Seasonal pop-up that turns a local riverfront fave, into a quaint little Wisconsin style supper club. (Maybe 8-10 tables). Starting with a brandy old fashioned, of course, this experience was excellent from the get-go. The appetizer of lobster/crab cakes was my new all-time favorite. On a bed of arugula and with a little lemon aioli sauce, these can be shared by 4 guests. (Half of a cake per). Each entree comes with soup or salad. The soup was crab and lobster bisque. Only drawback for me was the cumin forward taste. We ordered the New york strip aged 28 days with an Oscar style add-on. This Oscar was full of large chunk crab. Totally worth the upgrade. The duroc pork chop with scallops add-on was perfect. I'm sure it was not our excellent choices that made our night great. I know everything on the menu would have been just as good as ours was. Finish with an ice cream drink, and our bill was not small, but my memories won't be either. Full disclosure, after 3 old fashions, two glasses of wine, and the ice cream drink, our bill was $300 after tip. Would do it all again tomorrow...

Gene’s Supper Club by the River is an absolute gem! My parents, who are very particular about food and service, were thoroughly impressed. The cozy atmosphere was a hit, especially for my dad, who often struggles with hearing in louder settings—it was comfortable and easy to converse.

The ribeye I ordered was outstanding. it was perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor from its complimenting 'brandy peppercorn sauce.' I’m already planning my next visit to try more of their entrées and appetizers. Don’t miss the Bumbu Old Fashioned, which reminded me of their infamous Barnacle Bud's nautical theme.

Whether for a family gathering or a date night, the limited-time supper club delivers excellent food, service, and ambiance. I can’t...

Our server (Kristy) was FANTASTIC. Even though it was packed, she always made time to chat with us, offer suggestions and keep us company. Staff is always 10/10 here and the food couldn’t have been better. Definitely exceeded our...