Gobbler's Knob, Stockbridge - Saturday March 10, 2018

This evening we ventured to the village of Stockbridge, about 20 or 25 miles from Appleton on the east side of Lake Winnebago, to the Gobbler’s Knob Supper Club.   We found Gobbler’s Knob on what I assume to be the main street in this small town.  There happened to be exactly two seats open at the small and comfortably busy bar when we arrived.    We were greeted by a friendly bartender and ordered the usual, two BOFS.  They were good and strong.  Everyone at the Gobbler’s Knob bar was drinking a version of the old fashioned - whiskey or brandy, sweet or sour. 

Gobbler’s Knob was established in 1949 and has been owned by the Levknecht Family for over 30 years.  The bartender informed us that one of the women sitting at the other end of the bar had been the owner, and that she had passed the business down to her son, who was vacationing in Mexico.   Menus arrived and we were told to let the bartender know when we were ready to order. 

The bartender, noting that we were newcomers, shared that her favorite was the Cajun haddock and grilled asparagus.    After a very enjoyable 45 minutes in the barroom, we ordered.  I went with the recommended Cajun haddock and asparagus, and somewhat to my surprise, Paul ordered the special, the ribeye steak Oscar.   As usual, the waitress returned several minutes later indicating we could go to our table whenever we were ready, “no rush”, and start with the soup and salad bar. 

The dining room was small, typical for a more rural supper club.  The soups were onion and cheesy broccoli.  Both were good.  The salad bar was fresh and had a good variety.   It’s good we saved some room for the main course.  I like haddock and order it often.  I cannot remember having any I liked better than this.  It was done exactly right and the Cajun seasoning was on the lighter side.  I also enjoyed the large portion of asparagus.   Paul polished off the ribeye , stating it was excellent and done to perfection! 

To say we were stuffed would be an understatement.  Hence, no after dinner drink.  But, we observed a couple drinking grasshoppers earlier at the bar.   They were large and certainly looked good.  Maybe next time!  Gobbler’s Knob is well worth the trip to the village of Stockbridge.  We will definitely be back.