FORT ATKINSON -- We just came across the North Shore Chophouse and we are not at all certain why we have never heard of this place, as it is practically in our own backyard.
Located on Lake Koshkonong, this unassuming restaurant looks like a local tavern. There is parking out front and an enormous patio with heaters for chillier nights and a beautiful view of the lakeside.
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