Erv's Mug Fish Fry served in Oak Creek WI
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Our Famous

FISH FRY

Served every Wednesday and Friday!

Make yourself at home for lunch, dinner, cocktails or a late date that just can’t wait.

You’re in for a treat at Erv’s Mug as you gaze upon the collection of antique saloon memorabilia.

In this world of cookie cutter chains and fast service drive thrus, we want you to relax & slow down a bit.

Serving Oak Creek Since 1979! Our 5th decade of service

At the heart of the extended “Mug” family, we are joined together by a vision of service, sincerity, smiles & fun. We will do our best to remember your name or at least what you’re drinking & we hope you remember ours.
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Barb and Erv from Erv's Mug, serving Oak Creek for over 5 decades

We’re Glad You’re Here

In memory of Erv, the guy whose name will always be on the door...and Barb, the gal who made it happen. 

Beige, cloud-like border with a soft, wavy edge—perfect for Erv's Mug in Oak Creek WI.

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Three tall beers with foamy heads at Erv's Mug in Oak Creek WI: light, amber, and dark.


Erv's Mug Pints, Plates, & Personalities

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Barb

By Danielle

Barbara, the other half of Erv’s Mug, was the gal that always had Erv’s back. She was the force behind developing Erv’s from the corner dive bar to the full-service restaurant it is today. Her background was running the office of the Milwaukee Admirals with her best friend, Bill Chimo.…

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Three colorful cans of The Fermentorium D9 from Oak Creek WI, with swirling fruit-inspired art.

THC-Infused Beverages

By Timmy
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Single-story restaurant in Oak Creek WI with a porch, sign reading Grist Mill, and cloudy sky.

Holiday Closures

By Danielle

The number one day to go out to eat is Mother’s Day followed closely by Easter. But you’ll never find Erv’s open on these days or any other major holiday. The first Christmas Holiday that I celebrated with my dad at home for the whole day, I was 14 years…

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Two smiling people stand behind the bar at Erv's Mug in Oak Creek, WI, with bottles and stars.

Erv

By Danielle

Erv was the quintessential bartender, spending most of his life in the service industry. From his time working in a dive bar downtown, where he met the love of his life & fell for the magic of the Baraboo Circus Parade marching by his bar every summer (The reason for…

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Single-story restaurant in Oak Creek WI with a porch, sign reading Grist Mill, and cloudy sky.

Saturday Special – Prime Rib Dinner

By Timmy

Erv’s began serving Prime Rib in the 1980’s with the purchase of our first Cook & Hold Oven from Alto-Sham in Menomonee Falls, WI. Over the past 36 years, we have maintained the same meticulous preparation process. We use a boneless Choice Ribeye, typically weighing between 15 and 20 pounds.…

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Single-story restaurant in Oak Creek WI with a porch, sign reading Grist Mill, and cloudy sky.

45 years of Hospitality in Oak Creek!

By Ervs Mug

Our History in Oak Creek remembers the days of more cornfields than concrete. We look back fondly on the days when Delco stood where Drexel Town Square now sits today & we are even more excited to be a part of this vibrant and rapidly growing community. Erv’s is the…

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