Zeman's Old Highway House

"I hate leaving negative reviews for a business like this as it seems like a Mom and Pop type place that wants to do well but I was very disappointed. We hadn't been to the Highway House for literally 30+ years. It was our go to when we were younger and wanted prime rib. It was worth the 20 mile drive then when we lived in a nearby town, but not now. We no longer live in the area but were traveling through Baraboo and saw the Highway House was still open, or at least re-opened in the same place with same name. We stopped around 6:30 on a Saturday night and were seated, without reservations, within 15 minutes. We each had an old fashioned which was made with pre-made mix-- a big No-No if you want to call yourself a Wisconsin supper club. The drink was mediocre. My wife had petite prime rib with 3 grilled shrimp added for additional $10. The prime rib was ok but not wow! like we remembered from years ago. The shrimp was, well, grilled shrimp. No cocktail sauce was offered until we asked. I ordered a half rack of baby back ribs-- terrible! They were NOT baby back ribs. They were the thick, fatty and what felt like steamed pork ribs by their texture. There was little or no seasoning on them. There was a bland barbecue sauce added on top but obviously added right before it was brought out. It wasn't tough but certainly not fall-off-the bone tender and had no smoked or grilled taste at all. The thick meat came off the bone stringy. They tasted like pigs smell. Not good at all. I only ate about 1/4 of them. It's laughable they actually call them BABY BACK ribs. I'm not one to complain to staff or send food back once I get it as who knows what you'll get back or what will be in it if they give you a replacement. The people were nice, service was 7/10 and the place has potential. I hope it can get back to what it used to be. I may give them another shot when in the area as I like to support places like this but I won’t be ordering the ribs for sure. Biggest upside was the prices were extremely reasonable."

"The Mrs. and I stayed in town for the weekend and stopped by on a Friday, but took a pass when presented with a 45 minute wait time. We came back the next day before the dinner rush and were seated right away. The prime rib was good, but Sidewinders were great. You know what, get a sandwich with a couple baskets of Sidewinders and a couple of pints and you’ll be good. With Badger football on TV, it’s money in the bank!"

"Still in remodel mode, great Burger and pub chips. 1/20/2023 - great fish, great old fashions. 10/11/23-great steak & walleye."

"Went in to eat with three other people, got our drinks and ordered our food. They brought out our two French onion soups we ordered and they came with no cheese, then my chili came out and the bowl was covered in lint/hair. We then decided to just pay for our drink and leave because the level of cleanliness wasn’t right and she went to get out check. They tried to have us pay for a salad and onion rings that weren’t even brought to the table and the soups/chili that were untouched. We left $3 for the soda and left. Would not recommend. Also tried to leave this review on Facebook but couldn’t attach photos because the feature was turned off."

"An old supper club clawing its way back to its former glory. Still a bit on the biker bar side in decor but the food is top notch supper club delish! The prime rib was excellent, with a baked potato and green beans. The fish fry on Friday with $2.50 Old Fashion’s was on point! Located along a quiet highway with quick and easy access ti Devils Lake State Park or Wisconsin Dells, take some time to stop in for dinner."