The Fat Seagull
The Fat Seagull Bar & Grill is a downtown Manitowoc restaurant and neighborhood tavern located at 807 Quay Street, just a short distance from Lake Michigan and the Manitowoc waterfront. Known for its hearty food, welcoming atmosphere, daily specials, and Wisconsin Friday fish fry, The Fat Seagull has become a familiar gathering place for residents and visitors exploring the downtown area.
The menu offers a wide variety of American bar and grill favorites, including burgers, sandwiches, chicken wings, appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, and other comfort food selections. Guests can stop in for a casual lunch, enjoy dinner with friends, or gather around the bar for drinks and conversation.
Friday fish fry is one of The Fat Seagull’s well-known dining traditions, with selections including perch, walleye, shrimp, and other seafood favorites. The restaurant also serves fish sandwiches and seafood-inspired dishes throughout the week, offering additional options for guests who enjoy Wisconsin’s traditional fish fry culture.
The bar offers domestic and specialty beers, mixed drinks, and cocktails, along with a rotating selection of draft beers. Weekday happy hour promotions and changing food specials give guests different reasons to visit throughout the week.
The Fat Seagull also features a casual downtown atmosphere with seating for meals and drinks, seasonal outdoor patio enjoyment, and occasional live music and entertainment. Its private banquet room provides another option for hosting gatherings and celebrations.
Whether visiting Manitowoc for a waterfront outing, stopping in for a traditional Wisconsin fish fry, meeting friends for drinks, or enjoying a relaxed meal downtown, The Fat Seagull brings together food, drinks, and neighborhood hospitality in one convenient location.
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The Fat Seagull Bar & Grill combines the character of a historic downtown Manitowoc building with the relaxed atmosphere of a traditional Wisconsin neighborhood tavern. Its inviting bar, casual dining areas, and comfortable gathering spaces create a setting where guests can enjoy food, drinks, and conversation.
Inside, visitors will find a lively neighborhood bar atmosphere, with seating suited to lunch, dinner, and get-togethers with friends. The venue offers the familiar feel of a local Wisconsin establishment where guests can gather after work, meet for weekend meals, or enjoy an evening downtown.
During warmer weather, the outdoor patio provides an additional setting for enjoying drinks and food while experiencing the atmosphere of downtown Manitowoc. Occasional music and entertainment add to the social environment.
The Fat Seagull is conveniently located near the Manitowoc waterfront, the downtown shopping district, and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Its location makes it a convenient dining stop for visitors exploring the city as well as residents looking for a familiar neighborhood gathering place.
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The Fat Seagull is known for a variety of satisfying American pub food, with a menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, seafood, chicken wings, appetizers, soups, salads, and daily specials.
Burgers are a featured favorite, including traditional cheeseburgers and hearty specialty combinations. Guests looking for appetizers can choose from selections such as cheese curds, nachos, chicken wings, and other shareable bar food favorites.
Sandwich selections provide options for a quick lunch or casual dinner, while seafood dishes reflect the restaurant’s Wisconsin lakeshore location. Shrimp tacos, haddock tacos, fish sandwiches, and other seafood-inspired choices offer alternatives to traditional burgers and sandwiches.
Friday fish fry is an important part of The Fat Seagull’s dining experience. Fish fry selections have included perch, walleye, shrimp, and haddock preparations, making it a downtown Manitowoc destination for guests looking to enjoy a Wisconsin Friday tradition.
Daily food specials add variety throughout the week, giving returning customers different meal options and opportunities to enjoy familiar favorites at the bar and grill.
Events
The Fat Seagull Bar & Grill offers a downtown Manitowoc setting for food, drinks, entertainment, and social gatherings. With its neighborhood tavern atmosphere and convenient location near the Lake Michigan waterfront, the venue provides a comfortable place to meet friends and enjoy local nightlife.
Live music and entertainment have been part of The Fat Seagull’s atmosphere, with performances adding energy to evenings at the bar. Guests can enjoy drinks, conversation, and occasional local entertainment in a casual downtown setting.
The restaurant’s private banquet room offers space for gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions. Its combination of food service, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere makes the venue an option for groups looking to meet in downtown Manitowoc.
Throughout the week, The Fat Seagull also features food and drink promotions, including happy hour and changing daily specials. Friday fish fry remains one of its best-known recurring dining traditions.
Guests should contact the restaurant for current music schedules, upcoming events, private-party availability, and weekly specials.
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The Fat Seagull Bar & Grill offers a combination of casual dining, classic Wisconsin tavern hospitality, and downtown Manitowoc atmosphere. Located at 807 Quay Street near the Lake Michigan waterfront, the restaurant welcomes guests looking for burgers, sandwiches, seafood, appetizers, drinks, and traditional Friday fish fry dinners.
With daily food specials, a neighborhood bar setting, seasonal patio enjoyment, and occasional entertainment, The Fat Seagull offers several reasons to stop in throughout the week.
Whether visiting for lunch, meeting friends after work, enjoying a Friday fish fry, or exploring downtown Manitowoc, The Fat Seagull remains a familiar local destination for food, drinks, and social gatherings.

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807 Quay St Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220 |
| Monday: | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Tuesday: | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Wednesday: | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Thursday: | 11 AM-12 AM |
| Friday: | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday: | 11 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday: | 11 AM–10 PM |