Popular restaurant Wendt's on the Lake to close
WLUK • • business
Key Points:
- Wendt's on the Lake restaurant, a well-known spot on the western shore of Lake Winnebago, will close permanently on November 21.
- Owner Shawn Wendt cited extensive deferred maintenance and unsuccessful negotiations with relatives to buy the property as reasons for the closure.
- The attached Wendt's Marina will continue operations despite the restaurant shutting down.
- The restaurant is a popular destination during the annual sturgeon spearing season, attracting many local anglers and community members.
- The closure will impact numerous local organizations and community groups, including fishing clubs, youth foundations, and emergency services.
