The Red Mill began as a Country Bar in the 1930's that featured Charcoal grilled sandwiches & Friday Night Fish Fries. Early in its existence, the restaurant was called the Tip Top. It was not until 1952 that the business was purchased by a couple from Milwaukee and it was rename The Red Mill. Several years later, a red windmill was constructed on the southwest corner of the business and lasted approximately 20 years before it was taken down. The Red Mill has seen a few proprietors over the years, most of which were family operations. The Neuwirth Family purchased the The Red Mill in 1982 and Bruce turned what was just another country bar into what Wisconsin Trails March - 1996, called "a fine, upstanding restaurant." During the Neuwirth's ownership, the restaurant's mascot, Melba- Jean Cow, was cow-napped and taken around the world by a friend in the military. The bulletin board in the restaurant features letters and photos of Melba's travels. Melba eventually arrived home several years later in an airport limousine. Many improvements have been made to the restaurant since the 1980's, including carpets, room dividers and a glassed in patio, overlooking a pond and fountain bordered by a wide varity of perennial flowers. Our indoor and outdoor decorations attract many visitors thoughout the year; especially during the holiday season. In September of 2001, the latest chapter of The Red Mill began when the Thompson family became the newest owners. Originally from the Stratford / Marshfield area, Don and Melissa Thompson, along with their sons, are proud to be a family owned and operated business.