Ding-A-Ling-Supper Club

What a great ol'fashion supper club! Took 2 years to get here and we loved it. Such a quant place. Service was great, granted there were only maybe 5 tables sat on a Thursday night off season, but extremely friendly. Rolling black leather chairs, white linen napkins and even the old silver butter melters with the candle I remember as a kid. Just a reminder, they only accept reservations so make sure you call ahead. I heard rumor that they only seat about 25-30 tables a night, so get in early!As for the prices, I'd say extremely reasonable for what you get. They had a simple but excellent salad bar, fresh dinner rolls and all the old side salads you would think comes with a supper club salad bar. No relish try needed, it's all up there along with cheddar cheese spread and liver pate. There were three of us and we all ordered the same thing. 5oz. Filet with shrimp. Dinner included soup as well. All for $36, I'd say that's kinda a steal! Steak was cooked perfect and everything tasted good. I wish I got there a little earlier to enjoy the bar. Definitely a 60's-70's era bar, but it was very clean and nostalgic. The bartender made probably the best old fashion I've had in a very long time. We rounded out dinner with a grasshopper after dinner ice cream cocktail. Perfect size for the three of us to share!This review is from fall of 2024 and the restaurant is currently up for sale. Sounds like they may keep it open if and when they sell it and I hope they do keep it open. I really wish there were more supper clubs like this one!

I recommend having a reservation, they are very keen on that. Atmosphere: Old school supper club with odds and ends decor. Retro chairs and bar. Gravel parking lot. Bar is right when you walk in the door. Service: No one was wearing masks. I really wasn't a fan of that, especially since they were seating everyone close together. The owner was very nice, not sure what the other reviews are talking about. Food: They have the salad bar shut down for COVID, which is a good thing. They have a relish tray brought out instead. Eat the liver pate, it's amazing. The prime rib was good once you added a bunch of salt and pepper to it. The fries were crispy and hot. The walleye amondine was a bit underwhelming, but cooked well and the au gratin potatoes were under seasoned. All in all, your standard supper club. I'd give this place 3.5 out of 5 stars if it was an option.

I bet you can't tell what year it is when you're in here!!When you picture in your mind what an "Up North Supper Club" would look like, this is probably pretty close.1. Decor last updated in the early 80's? Check.2. Super cool horseshoe shaped bar? Check3. Salad bar containing at least three types of pickles and two types of olives? Check.4. Fish fry On Fridays, Prime Rib on Saturday and Duck on Sunday? Check, check, and check!!5. Condom machine in the Men's room? Yep, sure is!! I don't really understand that one. It's probably covering a hole in the wall and they don't want to take it down. Still 75¢ though, what a bargain! Well, you get the picture. Sure this place is stuck in time, but that is what makes this place so great!! They do what the do very well. Soup AND salad, liver pâté on the salad bar. Service is always great, food is solid, and the prices are very reasonable. If I lived up here, I would be a regular, clearly many of the patrons are. We were up here most recently during COVID. Other than the removal of the salad bar, you wouldn't really know it. At least the tables were spread out, although I'm guessing it was more coincidence than on purpose. Considering how little regard most places in the area have for COVID precautions, we were at least "comfortable" here. I can't wait for Covid to go away so that I can gorge myself at the Ding-a-Ling's salad bar again.Some of life's smallest pleasures are the ones that make you the happiest.

Food was okay but very small portions. The waitress has 2 tables and was running around and complaining that she couldn't keep up. Very unprofessional and not a pleasant experience.

We were in the area for a wedding and love supper clubs, so how could we pass by a place called the Ding-A-Ling? Did it pass or fail my "Supper Club Rating" scale?Relish Tray: PASSDing-A-Ling doesn't bring a relish tray but they do have a salad bar that comes with all dinners that contain all the required relish tray elements - crinkle cut carrots, bean salad, liver pate and TWO kinds of cheese dip. French Onion Soup that is mostly cheese and Bread: NEUTRALDing-A-Ling includes French Onion with dinners, which is odd - usually it's an upcharge. However, their version is the unadorned soup - no cheese or bread. That said, it was good and there wasn't an upcharge.Delicious Old Fashioneds: PASSPlus the bartender was fun, poured heavy, knew how to make a correct press and didn't mind when we bought a bunch of pulltabs.Classic Menu: PASSIt's all here - surf and turf, steaks, chops, fish fry, etc. I ordered a steak which was perfectly tender and cooked right to medium. Dinners come with a potato choice and I opted for cheesy potato casserole, because if that's an option why WOULDN'T you get it?Experience Service: PASSOur server was great - she pushed our order in before a big group so we didn't have to wait and she was lots of fun.Retro Atmosphere: PASSThey've got it all. Wildlife mirrors, retro rolling chairs, a big U-shaped bar and funky carpet.Bonus Points: Awarded for having both pull tabs and video poker machines, for "Entertainment Only" of course.

This place may have good food, but we wouldn't know. we were rudely treated at the door by an older woman (who, after reading this reviews, is presumably the owner). We walked in a little before six on a Thursday thinking it wouldn't merit reservations. There were three open tables by the bar - didn't even look in the dining room- and the woman refused to seat us, informing us it would be hours before she could get to us due to a 14-person reservation arriving in thirty minutes. Didn't feel bad not giving her our business. I do feel bad about the staff that work there. We went across the street to the saloon and were met with the best service, a heck of a deal on pizza and drinks, and wonderful food to boot! Will not return to dingaling.

Food was OK. Not superior. Scallops were very small for a dinner portion. No sear. Interesting. I had shrimp dejonge. No bread brumbs though. So shrimp and butter really. Not broiled at all. Maybe boiled? Salad bar was a win. Very nice. Au gratin potatoes were a win. Atmosphere was cute. I did love the low rider chairs. I was definitely making it happen. Our reservations were for 5:30 we got there early at 5 which we could have sat at the bar or what not. We were sat and then at 6 were told we have 5 minutes to leave. My husband had half a drink left and we were going to order after dinner drinks even. But we were kicked out because they said they needed the table. They had four large party tables open. So if they need room they could evaluate the usefulness of the room they have including table usage. Unfortunately we won't be back.

This is a unassuming old school northwoods supper club. It is tough to get in here for Friday fish fry and you will require a reservation in order to be seated on arrival. You will receive a three course meal consisting of the salad bar, rolls, and your choice of soups before receiving your entree and sides. I ordered the Fried Canadian Walleye and it was perfectly flaky and fried to perfection, it didn't even require me breaking out the cajun seasoning that I had brought in. It was a great experience as it always is (I've been coming here since I was young) and it'll be sad when this place closes, it is one of the better places in the area.

This place is awesome, from the vintage feel to the excellent food and service. Love the walleye fish fry and the salad bar.

Don't go here if you like your prime rib rare to medium rare!! I ordered prime rib medium rare, and got medium well! I sent it back and the owner Betsy came to the table and argued that it was medium rare.I ordered a medium rare ribeye to replace it as the owner said all of the cuts of prime rib were the same. Guess the cook was making a point as when the ribeye arrived it was sizzling medium well. Guess he doesn't want repeat business!! WILL NEVER GO BACK!! When your bill is $168.00 you should you get what you order and how you ask for it!!The poor waitress was mortified! Don't worry, she received over a 20% tip, it wasn't her fault.