Homecoming is just around the corner, and it is time to start planning. 

After asking a date—or not—typically high school students form small- to medium-sized groups to increase the fun and lower the awkwardness of a date. Once the group assembles, they will make one of the hardest Homecoming choices: where to go for dinner. Oshkosh and the surrounding area provide a wide variety of food, and having a helpful go-to list can help make the decision. The following restaurants provide a starting point to make a decision based on budget, a key factor especially with jobless high school students. 

Fun and Affordable

Johnny Rockets

• Located by the outlet mall
• Hamburgers, chicken tenders, milkshakes
• Reservation not needed
• $7-$12 range per plate
• 1950’s diner theme

Red Robin 

• Serves a variety of burgers, wraps, and salads
• Do not take reservations but do allow call ahead for groups above 4
• $8-$12 range per plate
• Know for their unique cheeseburgers

Buffalo Wild Wings 

• Sports bar theme
• $10-$15 per plate range 
• Known for their wings 
• No reservation needed

Midrange meals

Ground Round

• Waterside views
• $10-$15 per plate
• Known for their burgers
• Reservations recommended

Fox River Brewing Company

• Waterside views
• $10-$20 range per plate 
• Reservations recommended
• Placemats with crayons 
• Known for their captain crunch chicken tenders and white chicken chili

Dockside Tavern

• Waterside views
• $10-$20 range per plate
• Reservation Recommended 
• Known for their bam bam shrimp, fish tacos, and other burgers and wraps. 

All-out Entrees

Becket’s

• Waterside views
• Known for healthier and unique options
• $10-$25 range per plate 
• Reservations recommended

Gardina’s

• Downtown atmosphere
• Known for having international plates
• $12-$30 range per plate
• Takes reservations for 6 or more

The Roxy

• Downtown atmosphere
• Has all types of food
• $10-$25 range per plate
• Takes reservations

Olive Garden

• Known for pasta dishes
• $10-15 range per plate
• Reservations recommended 

Fin ‘N Feather

• Waterside views
• $12-$25 range per plate
• Know for having burgers, wraps, and other sandwiches
• Reservations recommended

TJ’s Harbor Restaurant 

• Waterside views
• $10-$25 range per plate
• Known for fish and steak entrees
• Reservations Recommended

No matter your budget or preferred atmosphere, Oshkosh can provide the perfect place for your homecoming dinner.