It's impossible to get an exact list of the best, most-highly rated restaurants across the state, but we sure tried. Combining ratings from Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google and a few "best of" lists, in no particular order, here are 10 places offering the best food Wisconsin has to offer.
1. White Gull Inn - Fish Creek
A historic bed and breakfast that dates back to 1896, White Gull Inn has charm in spades. There's plenty of good food here, but the stuffed french toast has been called the best breakfast in America.
Door County is known for its cherries and the White Gull in uses them well, and in abundance.
The White Gull Inn is located at 4225 Main St, Fish Creek, WI 54212
2. Trattoria Stefano - Sheboygan
Chef and owner Stefano Viglietti runs some of the most well-known and enjoyed establishments in Sheboygan. Trattoria Stefano is all about regional Italian food that starts with local, natural products and ends with housemade limoncello. Their housemade pasta is reason enough to stop in.
From a thoroughly curated wine list to amazing service, a meal here doesn't miss any of the details.
Trattoria Stefano is located at 522 S 8th St
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
3. Bavette La Boucherie - Milwaukee
It's always a good time to go to Bavette, but make sure you plan to head there on a Wednesday night in the summer months, when Bell creates weekly one-night-only burgers that will change your life. Not only is Bavette a modern take on the old neighborhood butcher shop, but it's owned and operated by a woman, Karen Bell. Breaking stereotypes and walking the walk on sustainability, Bavette offers a daily changing menu of spectacular flavors. The shop also includes a selection of cheeses and wines picked by Bell's sister, a sommelier.
Bavette is located at 430 South 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
4. Plae Bistro - Green Bay
Plae stands for "Place to Laugh and Eat" and this place delivers. The kind of fancy comtemporary American dining you'd expect to find out east nestled into a Green Bay neighborhood. The menu keeps health-conscious elements, the plating is superb and the atmosphere is still Wisconsin-chill. Why shouldn't you be able to experience all the great food and none of the pretention?
Plae Bistro is located at 1671 Hoffman Rd, Ste 10
Green Bay, Wisconsin
5. Pig In A Fur Coat - Madison
Located in Madison's hippest, trendiest areas, Pig in A Fur Coat stands out for packing immense flavor into their Mediterranean small and large plates. Casual, cozy and welcoming, eating here is a bit of a communal experience. Plates are meant to be shared.
Pig in a Fur Coat is located at 940 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
6. Morel - Milwaukee
The Walker's Point area is awash with new restaurants, but Morel has carved out a loyal following by serving amazing cuts of meat, creating weekly burger specials too amazing to describe, and pulling off the rustic but upscale cabin feel they're going for. Don't let the name fool you - this place isn't vegetarian. Nor are there mushrooms in every dish. But there are hearty, earthy flavors, unusual proteins, and creative desserts. The ham biscuit will change your life. Order two.
Morel is located at 430 South 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
7. Cento - Madison
Farm-to-fork dining isn't surprising anymore, especially in a state with so many amazing resources, but you don't usually see those words combined with Italian. House-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas show the thought and care put into each dish. An extensive wine list to pair with whatever flavors are in season is the topper to this dining experience.
Cento is located at 122 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
8. Sanford - Milwaukee
Tucked away on Milwaukee's east side, Sanford is a stalwart of the Milwaukee dining scene. But even though your parents might have gone there for an anniversary, Sanford is anything but dated. The menu that shows the chef's whims - and prowess - is ever-changing. Chef Justin Aprahamian has the James Beard nomination to back up Sanford's reputation. Settle in for a dizzying amount of courses and enjoy some of the most well-thought out and and curated dishes you'll ever taste.
Sanford is located at 1547 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
9. Stella Blues - Eau Claire
In addition to a simple but delicious menu, Stella's has a huge and ever-rotating collection of craft beer and as many margarita flavors as you can dream up. No one expects to find stellar Cajun food in Eau Claire, but Stella's delivers some of the best catfish, jambalaya and shrimp creole outside Louisiana.
Stella Blues is located at 306 E Madison St
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
10. Chefusion - Green Bay
This place bills itself as eclectic and offers a casual gastropub menu in addition to a fine dining menu. Live music on weekends adds to the casual vibe. Run by a husband and wife team, you can never be quite sure what you'll find on the menu. The chef is committed to bringing in the best ingredients in the world and fusing them with locally grown products. Sounds delicious.
Chefusion is located at 307 N Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303
It's not hard to see why all of these spots are so highly rated. But don't take our word for it - go out and try them yourself. Looking for even more highly-rated eateries? Here are 10 restaurants in Wisconsin you have to try at least once.
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