The Fat Seagull

A last minute trip to Manitowoc around dinner time had me needing to pick up something before heading back home. The Fat Seagull ended up being my choice because of interesting sounding items on the menu. The to go order consisted of a perch sandwich, a double cheeseburger, mozzarella sticks, and taco egg rolls. The mozzarella sticks are the same kind you can get from Arby's or the hot deli area of Walmart. Yes they are mozzarella sticks and can maybe satisfy a craving if needed, but they're not as good as Italian breaded for wonton wrapped mozzarella sticks. I'm not usually a big fan of charbroiled burgers and I could tell the meat was out of a frozen box of patties, but it was a solid tasting burger. It didn't come with a side, which for the price I assumed was the case ($7.50 as of 2/3/2025). That might be the most I would pay for it, but would consider getting it again. Like the burger, the perch sandwich did not come with a side, so $10 for a single butterfly of perch on a roll was close to my wallet's limit, but that was a tasty piece of fish. I don't find myself in Manitowoc often, but if I did I'd be intrigued by their double perch plate on Fridays given the quality of the the perch in this sandwich.The star of the meal was the taco egg rolls. The size of a typical veggie spring roll and in the same crispy wrapper, these egg rolls come in an order of three or six and I wish I had ordered six instead of three. The taco meat had an amazing kick to it and there was enough cheese inside to be noticeable yet not take away from the meat. I didn't end up using the sour cream or nacho cheese they provided because I wanted to savor the flavor of the egg roll itself, but I appreciate having both options to dip them in.

This place is awesome! The atmosphere and vibe are very much of a locals dive bar with very friendly staff and patrons. I walked in on a Friday night for a classic MidWest Fish Fry and heard Fat Seagull was one of the best. Right when I walked in I was met with a fun atmosphere full of people both at tables and the bar laughing and just having fun. There is no host stand or designated waiters so just grab an open seat and someone will be with you shortly. I sat at the bar and was greeted within 30 seconds by one of the bartenders, asked what I would like to drink, and was offered a food menu. I ordered a Spotted Cow and Diet Coke to drink then placed a food order of the Combo Fish Fry Plate. The plate included generous pieces of fish (5 total) of Walleye and Perch, slaw, rye bread/butter, fries, and sauces. WOW was the food delicious, I loved the perch and rye bread...I would be very happy with just that!Beyond the food and drink, the people working and eating/drinking were just so nice and fun. Sitting at the bar, I struck up a conversation with a couple different people and to my surprise was met with great conversation. I was visiting Manitowoc for work and found everyone I talked to at the Fat Seagull was so happy to have visitors and welcomed me with open arm. Please make sure to add Fat Seagull to your list when visiting Manitowoc, this is a must see place!

Small bar/restaurant decorated really cute. The servers are very friendly. We started with their homemade firecracker egg rolls, which are pretty good. The onion rings are homemade and so tasty we had to get a second order. Absolutely one of the best fish fries I ever had! The double walleye plate is huge! The biggest fish filets with a delicious breading. I will definitely be back!

Wow, hidden gem. Like little corner dive bar with super fast service and cheap solid food. I was greeted by a super kind bartender ready to take my order even though there was a full bar. She was on it with a water and a menu and recommendations. I got the chili and was hoping for a side salad but they don't have one on the menu so I went with these firecracker eggrolls. Wow were those awesome. Creamy, crispy, and the raspberry dipping sauce was outstanding. I'll be back next time I want a sandwhich or something fried. They have great service, good beer, and cheap food.

Made our journey to Manitowoc and were very hungry for a Friday night fish dinner ( a must in Wisconsin ).Had a few suggestions from a friend but did a quick yelp search and Fat Seagull came in second. It's been a long time since I was at Fat Sesgull, never remembered having fish but we gave it a try.Not disappointed; seem the person next to me at the bar and asked if his was Walleye; he acknowledged yes!So we both chose the Walleye. Nice portion and decent price. Sfaff was fun and friendly, location was busy and patrons having fun.This location is old building but have a lot of the features of what old building had in detail and built with quality.Seen a perch plate after and it seemed like a nice meal for the price.Decor was very related to the location and its history.Had a couple drinks, old fashioned mixed up very well.If in area definitely worth the stop..

If you like thick cut, fresh, homemade onion rings ( with crunchy batter) you won't be disappointed. We honestly drove an hour and a half from home. I'm obsessed. Burgers were good too. Not too big ( 1/4 lb) so perfect because the onion rings are the star and you want a full order. No sharing. Friendly staff. Haven't tried anything else on the menu, but it all looks good.

Stopped in for lunch based on the cool name. Local pub with a good menu. I tried the Badger Burger--quarter pound of brat patty and a quarter pound of beef patty. Very delicious. Side order of fries were good, though the cheese sauce was bland. Friendly service throughout the meal.

We ate there last night. I think at least 3 bartenders walked past me before someone finally took our drink order. They did take the food order at the table. I order nachos and it was huge but cold. The onion rings were burnt and the cheesy fries were not very tasty. Will not go back

All Aboard? I'm fully on board! The Chicago Tribune reported this was the best perch basket in Wisconsin and I'm not doubting. Such a treat to eat perch and wash it down with a Spotted Cow before boarding the Badger. It's guys like the owners and places like this that make Midwest the best!

Traditional marine neighborhood bar, no age restrictions giving broad appeal, risking noise though I'm sure that doesn't matter during the live music events, we quickly found a high table and browsed the menu. Service was here and there, quite spotty for not being that busy, was about to order a second round but she slapped the receipts down so guess we saved extra calories and cash instead. I loved their house chili, the right size for a cooler summer evening. My friend did the perch sandwich, strange no fries or similar included with small skinny slabs missing substantial toppings. I suppose the main base here is going for the beverages which makes sense to let the menu play second fiddle. Proved out with a seafood menu only served on Fridays, another querk for living nextdoor to Lake Michigan. Thankfully there are many other appealing options in this quaint town promoting bigger dishes and richer value.