Continuing a fantastic weekend in Door County, Wisconsin, we decided to continue the experience by dining out at a legendary and traditional fine dining establishment, The English Inn.
From the very entrance of the establishment, we could tell that we were in for a treat. With metal statues and succulent growing board, they have an outdoor eating section with flaming glass tables complete with a water fountain and babbling brook; this place is the real deal. This is definitely a post I will be editing soon with more and better pictures, so be sure to stop back here, but I want to write what I can while it is fresh in my mind.
Rain was threatening and starting to sprinkle, so we went inside after ordering drinks. The restaurant is large and deep, with lots of indoor seating despite not looking all that big from the outside. The menu was daunting, with a wide array of delicacies, and every two entreés get a free lobster tail, so bring a date!
The seven of us ordered a wide selection, with only a single repeat with the grilled salmon. I had a shrimp dish, two others had fish, halibut and blackened lake perch; a beef wellington and a full rack of ribs rounded out our table.
Six of seven opted for salads, with many choosing the famous spinach salad with hot bacon dressing, but I went in for the baked french onion soup, which turned out delicious. we were given plenty of time to eat each course while we chatted away the evening, and never felt rushed.
When the entreés came, everyone graciously put up with my picture taking. It was just that time of the evening when the camera wants to start flashing everybody in the face, but all were very patient while I got pictures of each meal for all of you. It was worth it because the plating was fantastic. We eagerly dug in.
The lobster tails were pre-opened, and so were easy to enjoy, and everyone had good things to say about their food. The only complaint I heard was that the sauce on the Beef Wellington was not au jus as expected but a sweeter cherry sauce.
After a delicious meal that only about half of us could finish, the rain had passed and so we went outside to enjoy some dessert type activities. The drink of the evening was a Brandy Alexander (although I did see one grasshopper) which were all strong and served in large, full glasses.
We continued to have a blast until it was late, dark and cold. We headed for the door smiling and satisfied. The English Inn is a memory that we will hang on to.
| Restaurant Name | The English Inn |
|---|---|
| Address | 9630, 3713 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek |
| Location | 45.1326784, -87.21298759999999 |
| Type of Food | Local |
| Occasion | Dinner |
| Time of Day | Evening |
| Price Range | High |
| Rating | 5 |
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