Was it a dream or did I eat lobster tail in Wisconsin under 50s vintage lights last night with five friends?
Located in Beautiful South Range Wisconsin (as the website states), Dreamland is a beacon of light on bleak County Road E.
On a dark road in January, from a distance, the neon sign glows and beckons visitors into a warm cocoon of wonder and amazement. It is rare to find a supper club sign specimen so fine.
When you enter the club, you experience an ambiance of vintage relics and wildlife art. A mix that reflects the past and current clientele? The animal art can be slightly overwhelming if you are not ready for it. A wolf rug reassures you.
There is something surreal about the combination of Enya music, South Range folk and floating lobster tails in clouds (on the cover of the menu). Sail away, sail away, sail away...
I go all-out and order the Seafood Platter. Why not? It arrives in a thick coating of paprika butter.
But not before a relish tray, choice of salad or juice and fried breadsticks! Yes, I said FRIED BREADSTICKS.
Relish tray galore with three types of salads, cottage cheese, pickles and herring. DS gets major points for relish tray and tomato juice. Not since the Shore Crest (may it RIP), have I experienced the full meal deal.
The lobster was tender and sweet. It tasted great considering the desolate location, 1400 miles from the ocean. It out-shined the Canadian Walleye by far.
Meanwhile, in the bathroom, horse art gone wild. The little girl in each of us is reminded of childhood fantasies - black beauties and foxies.
At 8:00, the place is dead. Keep in mind, most supperclubbers eat at 4:30. It is sort of eerie being the only table and then things got stranger. Our host asks if we smoke - if so, we can light up now. This strikes us as a fine gesture until we are also welcomed to join him in the "smoking apartment" upstairs.
Part of the dining room is divided into a bar and gift shop. The bar is original, a fine fixture.
Do yourself a favor, and visit the website www.dreamlandsupperclub.com
Food / 3
Ambiance / 4.5
Relish Tray / 5
Fried Breadsticks / 5
Fantasy Factor / 5
