A Farmhouse Steakhouse With a Wine Club Twist
· Geneva · Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · September 23, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
The Hunt Club Steakhouse has the bones of a serious wine destination — a historic farmhouse setting, a polished special-occasion vibe, and a member wine program that suggests someone here actually cares. What you get on the wine side is harder to pin down without a published list, but the California-leaning focus paired with international options tracks for a steakhouse aiming above its rural Wisconsin zip code.
The list leans on California and a broader international mix — a familiar but sensible playbook for a steakhouse at this price point. We don't have a full menu in hand, so we can't call out producers by name, but the region focus suggests you'll find the usual suspects: Napa Cabs, maybe a Central Coast Pinot, and a few Old World options for variety. What makes this interesting is the Geneva National member wine program, which adds access to boutique and small-lot wines alongside the standard list — a genuine differentiator for a resort-adjacent property. For non-members, the everyday list is the baseline; for members, there's apparently more going on behind the curtain.
By-the-glass specifics aren't publicly documented, so we can't tell you how many pours are available or whether the rotation is worth your attention. Given the steakhouse format and the price range of entrées ($31–$50), expect a handful of workhorse options — probably a Cab, a Chardonnay, and a red blend — but don't count on a deep or adventurous BTG program without asking your server directly.
Tuesday — Geneva National members receive 50% off wine bottles at Hunt Club Steakhouse, plus special pricing on wine events and access to boutique and small-lot wines. This is a membership benefit through the Geneva National club program, not a publicly available nightly promotion.
The Bottom Line
The Hunt Club is an intriguing case — a special-occasion steakhouse in the Wisconsin lake country with a members-only wine program that hints at more depth than the public-facing list reveals. If you're a Geneva National member, the 50% off bottles and boutique wine access make this a genuine wine destination; if you're not, it's a solid steakhouse wine list with a scenic backdrop and fair pricing that won't embarrass anyone. Go for the ribeye and Parker rolls either way — and ask your server what's behind the member curtain before you order.
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