A remodeled 1840 roadhouse, the Range Line Inn retains much of the old world, dinner club atmosphere. Located on the corner of Range line and Mequon Road, it’s one of those places where the quality and experience is high, but the prices are family friendly. This is one of those reviews that writes itself. We’ve been there a dozen or more times and I can attest to the consistency of the food. The kitchen knows how to prepare the menu items. Never a glitch. The Wednesday Special is two cold water lobster tails, with slaw, red potatoes and it’s still under $40. They also have a fresh catch of the day including Haddock and trout. For the regular menu items, soup or salad and potato or a vegetable are included. The basket of assorted hot rolls and crackers is as good as any.
The service has always been friendly and professional but certainly on the causal side. I really like the unpretentious style. The servers have personality while they still remain professional and of course the most important part of service is attentiveness and getting the order right. The drinks are good, nothing too fancy but they know how to mix up an old fashion. The we’ve tried the New York Strip, the chops, the lobster, the Chicken Parmesan (one of our favorites) and Tina’s go-to menu item is the Egg Plant Parmesan.
The salads are traditional, but the dressings are rich and thick. The homemade French Onion Soup that Tina had (pictured) was top notch. I generally order the New York Strip, but on our last visit I tried the Grilled Thick Cut Chops. The chops did not disappoint, and I’ve come to the conclusion that a nice thick chop is totally underrated. The homemade Brandy Applesauce closes the deal!
If you leave room for dessert, the pies are homemade. The Double Chocolate truffle Brownie A-La-Mode is a must try. 😊
Meet the Critics – Tina Savage is the expert. She is currently the General Manager of the Wissota Chophouse in Hartford, Wisconsin. She has spent her entire career in restaurant management. Her management experience ranges from the Olive Garden to smaller venues. She is a stickler for cleanliness and demands that her staff offer impeccable service. Her dining mate will be, of course yours truly, Bill Savage. Tina and I owned William Patrick’s Steakhouse in Milwaukee (which the Journal-Sentinel compared to Corpers Steakhouse) along with a bar and grill in West Allis. We have traveled across the country, and we make it a point to dine in the finest local restaurants in America.
Each month we will feature a restaurant that we believe is worthy of our recognition. Although we will for the most part concentrate on finer dining establishments, we will from time to time include some great casual dining. Wisconsin not only has its traditional “Supper Clubs” and Steakhouses, but there is some fantastic Bar food that we will share with you.
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