Must-see restaurants in Wisconsin

  • Maricque's Bar

    Wisconsin

    This is widely considered to be the city's best venue for that Wisconsin classic: fried fish. Choose from perch, cod, pike, whitefish or catfish and a…

  • Graze

    Wisconsin

    Set in a glassy building with floor-to-ceiling windows and Capitol views, this cool-cat gastropub dishes up comfort foods such as fried chicken and…

  • Glarner Stube

    Wisconsin

    The German name translates loosely as the 'living room' of New Glarus and the owners here take both hospitality and the town's Swiss heritage seriously…

  • Ramone's Ice Cream Parlor

    Wisconsin

    Vintage ice-cream parlor across the river from the main downtown core sells homemade ice cream by the scoop, as well as freshly baked pies and some old…

  • Camino

    Milwaukee

    House sausages, wings, some of the city's best burgers and something like 20 different craft beers on tap each day. Be sure to reserve in advance for…

  • Village Cafe

    Door County

    Whips up delicious all-day omelets, pancakes and other breakfast dishes, plus sandwiches and burgers. Find it on Hwy 42, about one mile north of Egg…

  • Spring Green General Store

    Wisconsin

    Chomp sandwiches or inventive specials like sweet-potato stew. You can eat 'em at the sturdy wood tables in the bright-painted interior, or outside on the…

  • Himal Chuli

    Wisconsin

    Cheerful and cozy Himal Chuli serves up homemade Nepali fare, including momos (dumplings), quati (winter bean soup) and lots of vegetarian dishes. Beer…

  • Kawa Ramen & Sushi

    Milwaukee

    A meal in Milwaukee doesn't always have to revolve around beer and brats. Kawa serves excellent ramen noodle dishes and a wide array of fresh sushi and…

  • Stone Barn

    Wisconsin

    Browse the antique store or amble through the herb garden while waiting for your wafer-thin-crusted pizza to emerge from the wood-fired oven. All tables…

  • Wild Tomato

    Door County

    Join the crowds indoors and out munching on pizzas from the stone, wood-fired ovens. A lengthy list of craft beers helps wash it down. Those searching for…

  • Maggie's

    Wisconsin

    Kitschy, flamingo-themed Maggie's is the place to sample local lake trout and whitefish; there are pizzas and burgers too. Note it doesn't accept…

  • Baumgartner's

    Wisconsin

    Bite into a fresh limburger-and-raw-onion sandwich at this old Swiss tavern on the town square. Good local beers accompany the food. Be sure to ask about…

  • Leon's

    Milwaukee

    This 1950s-era, neon-lit drive-in specializes in frozen custard, a local concoction that's like ice cream but smoother and richer. Cash only.

  • Simple Cafe

    Wisconsin

    Lake Geneva weekenders turn out in droves for brunch at this colorfully appointed daytime-only cafe, where locally sourced ingredients tie together…

  • New Glarus Hotel Restaurant

    Wisconsin

    Cheesy in every sense of the word, this New Glarus restaurant (not a hotel in spite of the name) plays up the Swiss connection with appetizers and mains…

  • Shifflet’s Bar & Riverside Grille

    Wisconsin

    The hamburgers, steaks and ribs at this riverside bar and grill rarely rise above 'just okay,' but people come here by the carload for the stunning views…

  • Fayze's Restaurant & Bakery

    Wisconsin

    This landmark downtown bakery and sandwich shop is a local favorite. People pop in for the takeaway fresh-baked bread, including the house speciality, a…

  • Corner Cafe

    Door County

    This modest coffee shop in the middle of downtown Sturgeon Bay is a handy spot to grab a quick breakfast or lunch. House favorites include a very good …

  • 1919 Kitchen & Tap

    Wisconsin

    Situated on the second level of the Lambeau Field atrium, adjacent to the stadium, this is a decent lunch choice to pair with a stadium tour or visit to…

  • Jackson Harbor Soup

    Wisconsin

    Handy soup and sandwich joint, strategically placed near the Rock Island ferry landing to catch hungry hikers on their way off the island. As the name…

  • Milwaukee Public Market

    Milwaukee

    Located in the Third Ward, the market's vendors sell cheese, chocolate, sandwiches, beer, tacos, frozen custard and more. Take them upstairs where there…

  • Picadilly Lilly

    Wisconsin

    Pilots around Wisconsin know this tiny, atmospheric airport diner as a great fly-in destination for bacon and eggs, pancakes and lunchtime sandwiches…

  • Viroqua Food Cooperative

    Wisconsin

    Pop into this market/deli to meet farmers and munch their wares. Local meats, cheeses, breads and produce stock the shelves. Gluten-free and vegetarian…

  • Point Grille

    Wisconsin

    Chicken wraps, hummus wraps and cherry pies, all served in a no-frills setting within easy walk of the Washington Island ferry landing.

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