https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/popular-restaurant-wendt-s-on-the-lake-to-closeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/popular-restaurant-wendt-s-on-the-lake-to-closehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/popular-restaurant-wendt-s-on-the-lake-to-close#u139242Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:11:40 +0000Wendt's on the Lake, an iconic fish fry destination operating for nearly 65 years on the western shore of Lake Winnebago in Van Dyne, Wisconsin, is shutting its doors. Shawn Wendt announced in a news release that the restaurant will close on November 21. Negotiations between the owners and relatives to purchase the property failed, leading to the decision to shutter the building due to extensive deferred maintenance and necessary repairs. While the restaurant is closing permanently, Wendt's Marina will remain open to the public.Why it mattersThe restaurant has long served as a key re