A supper club is an American dining establishment which provides a supper menu of steaks or "surf and turf" served in a semi-formal setting, which may require a jacket and tie. Supper clubs often serve as both a restaurant and a night club, by offering dancing, music, and other nightclub entertainment after the meal. Supper is the name for the evening meal in some dialects of English - ordinarily the last meal of the day, usually the meal that comes after dinner. ... Surf and turf is a main course particularly common in steakhouses which combines seafood and meat, usually American lobster tail and steak. ... A nightclub (often dance club or club, particularly in the UK) is an entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ... Laser lights illuminate the dance floor at a Gatecrasher dance music event in Sheffield, England A nightclub (or night club or club) is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ...

Types

Supper clubs were first popularized in the 1930s and 1940s. They are more common in the Upper Midwest states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, although "supper clubs" can be found throughout the U.S. and Canada, especially in Montréal. However, supper clubs are not exclusive to North America. Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Largest metro area Greater Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Concordia Salus (Salvation through harmony) Ville de Montréal, Québec, Canada Location. ...

Supper clubs always include a bar where customers often are required to order their meal prior to being seated in the dining room. The bar (or tavern) is a place where patrons typically socialize for up to two hours prior to being seated. It is a well-established fact that supper clubs are often the center of social networks in rural midwest communities. The supper club dining room is typically decorated in nautical themes, despite the fact that they are often not located on the water. Upon being seated at a supper club, patrons' first course includes a salad. Salad can be served directly at the table in individual bowls, family style, or a salad bar. The table is outfitted with a full range of garnish including: carrots, radishes, olives, green onions, baby corn, gherkin pickels and a variety of fresh dressings. Traditional supper clubs utilize the lazy susan as a means to pass garnish. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Traditional Supper Club menus consist of standard American fare. Prime rib, Steaks, Roasted chicken, and Friday night fish fry. Servings sizes are generous with guests often leaving with a "doggie bag".

Notable clubs

• Club 26 (on Highway 26 between Fort Atkinson and Milton, Wisconsin)
• Beverly Hills Supper Club - located in Kentucky, 165 died in a fire in the club in 1977
• Aqua 1066 in Vancouver, British Columbia (Burrard and West Hastings)
• The Plantation Supper Club in Minocqua, Wisconsin
• ModusSupper Club in San Diego, CA
• POSHRestaurant & Supper Club in Washington, DC
• Red Top Supper Club, Hazel Green Wisconsin

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External links

• Description of a typical Wisconsin Supper Club
• Wisconsin History Explorer: Supper Clubs
• Supper Club Presents the finest cabaret shows within an American Supper Club setting - now showing in London

References

• Supper Club Is One Of The Things That Make Wisconsin What It Is. (June 27, 1999). Wisconsin State Journal.