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Reservations

Thanks for choosing to dine with us! Here’s the lowdown on how reservations work around here:


🐟Lent In The Tent - Heated Tent for 250 Guests!

We're bringing back our heated beer garden tent for 2026. From Ash Wednesday until Mid-May, enjoy beautiful weather for a Friday Fish Fry, or Endless Summer Saturdays with Live Music in the Beer Garden!


🍻Our Friday Fish Fry is one of our busiest traditions, so our full German menu is limited on Fridays. You’ll still plenty of options like Fish Fry classics, gourmet Loaded Brats, and our German appetizers, but dishes like Boneless Duck, Pork Shanks, Wiener Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, and Goulash are served on other days.

Thank you for your understanding — and we’re sorry for any inconvenience.


🍻 Walk-Ins Always Welcome – No reservation? No worries. We always leave room for walk-ins and bar seating.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Portrait of a smiling restaurant owner, Russ Johnson.

JUNE 20 - AFTER HOURS JAZZ NIGHTS

GIL Jazz with Aaron Van Oudenallen on saxophone (pictured), Joel Lehman trumpet and vocals, Sam Steffke on keys, Dwayne Williams on Bass, Jake Shubert on drums


When & Where

🗓️ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Inside Kegel’s Inn (after restaurant service winds down)

🎶 Local jazz artists bring the vibe — past lineups include Crook & Company, Russ King, B.D. Greer & The Gents, Mrs. Fun, & Joel Lehman with Gil Jazz.

Admission: $15


What to Expect

A cozy, candlelit atmosphere — perfect for jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. A limited late-night menu with charcuterie boards and German apps to elevate your evening plus, Cocktail service during the show.


Why You Should Come

This isn’t your typical concert night — it’s an immersive late-evening experience. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just a weekend escape with friends. The music, the ambiance, the warm glow — it all comes together to give you something uniquely Kegel’s.


👋 Pro Tip: Tables are first come first serve with a reservation. Once seated, we'll have cocktail servers to grab you a drink, order some snacks and let the night drift into jazz.

Portrait of a smiling restaurant owner, Russ Johnson.

JULY 18 - AFTER HOURS JAZZ NIGHTS

GIL Jazz with Crook & Co.

Joel Lehman trumpet and Aaron Crook on vocals,  Sam Steffke on keys, Nate Scheurell on guitar, Dwayne Williams on Bass, Ben Piette on drums


When & Where

🗓️ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Inside Kegel’s Inn (after restaurant service winds down)

🎶 Local jazz artists bring the vibe — past lineups include Crook & Company, Russ King, B.D. Greer & The Gents, Mrs. Fun, & Joel Lehman with Gil Jazz.

Admission: $15


What to Expect

A cozy, candlelit atmosphere — perfect for jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. A limited late-night menu with charcuterie boards and German apps to elevate your evening plus, Cocktail service during the show.


Why You Should Come

This isn’t your typical concert night — it’s an immersive late-evening experience. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just a weekend escape with friends. The music, the ambiance, the warm glow — it all comes together to give you something uniquely Kegel’s.


👋 Pro Tip: Tables are first come first serve with a reservation. Once seated, we'll have cocktail servers to grab you a drink, order some snacks and let the night drift into jazz.

Portrait of a smiling restaurant owner, Russ Johnson.

SEPTEMBER 19 - AFTER HOURS JAZZ NIGHTS

Special Guest: Kal Bergendahl on bass.

He’ll be joined by:

Joel Lehman: trumpet and vocals

Sam Steffke: keys

Steve Peplin: guitar

Yanni Chudnow: drums


When & Where

🗓️ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Inside Kegel’s Inn (after restaurant service winds down)

🎶 Local jazz artists bring the vibe — past lineups include Crook & Company, Russ King, B.D. Greer & The Gents, Mrs. Fun, & Joel Lehman with Gil Jazz.

Admission: $15


What to Expect

A cozy, candlelit atmosphere — perfect for jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. A limited late-night menu with charcuterie boards and German apps to elevate your evening plus, Cocktail service during the show.


Why You Should Come

This isn’t your typical concert night — it’s an immersive late-evening experience. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just a weekend escape with friends. The music, the ambiance, the warm glow — it all comes together to give you something uniquely Kegel’s.


👋 Pro Tip: Tables are first come first serve with a reservation. Once seated, we'll have cocktail servers to grab you a drink, order some snacks and let the night drift into jazz.

Portrait of a smiling restaurant owner, Russ Johnson.

OCTOBER 17 - AFTER HOURS JAZZ NIGHTS

Artrell LeFleur on alto sax.  Artrell is the band director at Bayview and active and rising musician on the jazz scene. A young dude with CHOPS!


He’ll be joined by:

Joel Lehman: trumpet and vocals

Sam Steffke: keys

Steve Peplin: drums

Dwayne Williams: bass


When & Where

🗓️ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Inside Kegel’s Inn (after restaurant service winds down)

🎶 Local jazz artists bring the vibe — past lineups include Crook & Company, Russ King, B.D. Greer & The Gents, Mrs. Fun, & Joel Lehman with Gil Jazz.

Admission: $15


What to Expect

A cozy, candlelit atmosphere — perfect for jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. A limited late-night menu with charcuterie boards and German apps to elevate your evening plus, Cocktail service during the show.


Why You Should Come

This isn’t your typical concert night — it’s an immersive late-evening experience. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just a weekend escape with friends. The music, the ambiance, the warm glow — it all comes together to give you something uniquely Kegel’s.


👋 Pro Tip: Tables are first come first serve with a reservation. Once seated, we'll have cocktail servers to grab you a drink, order some snacks and let the night drift into jazz.

Portrait of a smiling restaurant owner, Russ Johnson.

NOVEMBER 21 - AFTER HOURS JAZZ NIGHTS

Special Guest: Juli Wood on tenor sax.  Juli recognized virtuoso on the tenor sax.


She’ll be joined by:

Joel Lehman: trumpet and vocals

Sam Steffke: keys

Steve Peplin: drums

Dwayne Williams: bass



When & Where

🗓️ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Inside Kegel’s Inn (after restaurant service winds down)

🎶 Local jazz artists bring the vibe — past lineups include Crook & Company, Russ King, B.D. Greer & The Gents, Mrs. Fun, & Joel Lehman with Gil Jazz.

Admission: $15


What to Expect

A cozy, candlelit atmosphere — perfect for jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. A limited late-night menu with charcuterie boards and German apps to elevate your evening plus, Cocktail service during the show.


Why You Should Come

This isn’t your typical concert night — it’s an immersive late-evening experience. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just a weekend escape with friends. The music, the ambiance, the warm glow — it all comes together to give you something uniquely Kegel’s.


👋 Pro Tip: Tables are first come first serve with a reservation. Once seated, we'll have cocktail servers to grab you a drink, order some snacks and let the night drift into jazz.

Portrait of a smiling restaurant owner, Russ Johnson.

DECEMBER 19 - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL  - AFTER HOURS JAZZ NIGHTS

Special Guest: Brian Dale on drums.


He’ll be joined by:

Joel Lehman: trumpet and vocals

Sam Steffke: keys

Steve Peplin: guitar

Dwayne Williams: bass


When & Where

🗓️ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Inside Kegel’s Inn (after restaurant service winds down)

🎶 Local jazz artists bring the vibe — past lineups include Crook & Company, Russ King, B.D. Greer & The Gents, Mrs. Fun, & Joel Lehman with Gil Jazz.

Admission: $15


What to Expect

A cozy, candlelit atmosphere — perfect for jazz lovers and casual listeners alike. A limited late-night menu with charcuterie boards and German apps to elevate your evening plus, Cocktail service during the show.


Why You Should Come

This isn’t your typical concert night — it’s an immersive late-evening experience. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or just a weekend escape with friends. The music, the ambiance, the warm glow — it all comes together to give you something uniquely Kegel’s.


👋 Pro Tip: Tables are first come first serve with a reservation. Once seated, we'll have cocktail servers to grab you a drink, order some snacks and let the night drift into jazz.