The Twilight Supper Club
Review
Formerly known as Sandman’s Lounge, Twilight Supper Club strives to recreate the charm of a classic 1940s supper club. With a menu built around signature dishes and timeless favorites, the restaurant also takes pride in its expertly crafted cocktails. Open year-round, Twilight offers a cozy atmosphere for every season. During summer months, guests are invited to enjoy outdoor campfires—perfect for roasting marshmallows—which adds a nostalgic, family-friendly touch to the experience.
Ambiance
The ambiance leans heavily into a vintage supper club aesthetic, which is charming, though starting to feel a bit dated. An update in décor could elevate the overall experience. On our visit, we met the new owner, Jeff, who was welcoming and personable. The waitstaff was attentive and kind, though clearly stretched thin, resulting in some service delays.
Relish Tray, Salad, & Soup
Twilight has expanded the traditional relish tray into a full salad bar, which also includes soup. We tried the carrot soup and found it to be excellent—flavorful and well-prepared. The rolls served alongside appeared to be store-bought and reheated rather than freshly baked. The salad ingredients were fresh and neatly presented, with a decent selection of dressings. However, our server was unsure whether the dressings were made in-house.
Drinks
I ordered the classic Korbel Old-Fashioned (sweet). It was serviceable, but average—not particularly memorable for a place that leans into classic supper club traditions.
Appetizers & Entrées
We started with cheese curds, which were disappointing. They seemed to be straight from the freezer and deep-fried, lacking the freshness and texture we were hoping for.
For the main course:
Flat Iron Steak: Cooked medium and served with blue cheese butter. This was one of the highlights of the meal—flavorful and well-prepared. The sweet potato side was also perfectly cooked.
Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with Fries: The shrimp tasted fishy and came in a small portion for the price. The wedge-cut fries were average.
Fried Perch: Unfortunately, this dish didn’t meet expectations. The fish tasted overly “fishy,” and the breading lacked seasoning and texture—a letdown, especially for a Northwoods supper club.
Dessert
The Banshee was the biggest disappointment. Served more like a glass of milk with minimal ice cream, it was drinkable with a straw rather than spoonable. The whipped cream topping was flat and spilling over the sides, not the indulgent dessert we were hoping for.
Note: We will give this supper club another try since when we ate there it recently changed.
