MICHAEL’S HOUSE OF PRIME

W278-N2316 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee

(262) 691-1450

michaelshouseofprime.com

** 1⁄ 2 (good to very good)

Food: * * 1⁄ 2

Service: * *

Ambience: * * *

Fare: Supper club meets modern, from steaks to pork belly

Atmosphere: Upscale but relaxed Lake Country dining

Hours: Kitchen open 5-9 p.m. TuesdayThursday and Sunday; 5-10 p.m. FridaySaturday; bar opens at 4:30 p.m.

Prices: Entrées, $23-$79; most less than $50. Crab and lobster at market price. Shareable plates, $8-$17

Parking: Small lot; free valet

Wheelchair access: No; several steps at entry. Portable ramp available, or staff will assist.

Payment: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover

Of special note: Vegetarian options among small plates or by special request; takeout; children’s menu, high chairs, booster seats; catering; semiprivate parties in the restaurant; occasional wine dinners; Friday fish fry; WiFi; happy hour, 4:30-6 p.m. TuesdayThursday and Sunday with wine, beer and cocktail specials

Reservations: Recommended Friday

Saturday

Noise level: Comfortable

Deptolla’s star ratings

**** Extraordinary. Consistently outstanding in all areas, including food, service, atmosphere and value. A firstclass dining experience.

*** Very good. Most menu items are excellent, though a few might miss the mark. Service generally is very good. A memorable meal is guaranteed.

** Good. A worthy restaurant; food is generally appealing.

* Fair. A few entrées may be very good; most are average. Work is needed.

Poor restaurants would receive no stars.

Carol Deptolla strives to dine anonymously, with food and drink paid for by the Journal Sentinel. To sign up for the Journal Sentinel’s weekly food and dining newsletter, visit jsonline.com/newsletters