Wisconsin has some of the best restaurants in the world -- everything from fancy and expansive supper clubs to tiny and wonderful hamburger stands. Feeling hungry? Here are 12 bucket list restaurants in Wisconsin you should make a point to visit this year.
1. Belfrē Kitchen – Delafield
This restaurant in an 1868 church serves diners inventive dishes crafted from local products. Learn more about the restaurant’s ever-changing offerings at the website.
2. Ishnala Supper Club - Lake Delton
This 1953 seasonal supper club is on Mirror Lake, just minutes from the Wisconsin Dells. It offers a dining experience as beautiful as the lake itself! Learn more at the Ishnala Supper Club website. Please note that this restaurant is closed during the winter.
3. Al Johnson’s - Sister Bay
This iconic Door County eatery draws visitors in with a small herd of goats grazing on the grass roof. They stay for the delicious Swedish and American food.
4. Graze – Madison
In the shadow of the state capitol, this stylish-but-casual restaurant serves unforgettable food and cocktails. Savor the view of the capitol as much as the food. Visit the website to learn more and peruse the menu!
5. Teddywedgers – Madison
Another Madison favorite, this impossibly tiny pasty shop is the place to go for savory pasties. Learn more and browse the menu at the Teddywedgers website!
6. Cafe Hollander - Milwaukee
This European-style grand cafe now has five locations around Wisconsin. A favorite is the lively Downer Avenue location in Milwaukee. Visit the restaurant's website to learn more.
7. Mader's – Milwaukee
Hungry for pork shank? Head to Mader's in Milwaukee for some hearty and traditional German cuisine. It’s been wowing diners for more than a century.
8. Kopp’s Frozen Custard - Glendale
The Milwaukee area has been very sweet since 1950. Kopp’s Frozen Custard delivers cold and creamy custard that has legions of fans. The restaurant now has three locations – find them all at the Kopp's website.
9. Delta Diner – Delta
In the forests of far northern Wisconsin, this diner serves up a classic 1940s diner experience. Biscuits and gravy are waiting for you at this delicious diner!
10. 1919 Kitchen & Tap – Green Bay
If you love great football and food, head to this sports bar and gastropub which is one of the best restaurants in Green Bay near Lambeau Field. It’s named for the year the Green Bay Packers were organized. Learn more at the 1919 Kitchen & Tap website.
11. Pete’s Hamburger Stand - Prairie du Chien
This seasonal stand in Prairie du Chien has been drawing lines of hungry fans since 1909. Here’s what you need to know to get in line at this perennial favorite. Please note that this restaurant is closed during the winter.
12. The Butterfly Club – Beloit
This iconic supper club has been around since 1924 and when you taste the food and cocktails you’ll understand why. Order an Old Fashioned and enjoy every moment in this timeless eatery in Wisconsin.
Once you’ve explored these awesome Wisconsin restaurants, here are some more restaurants that are worth the hype.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!