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AVAZZI Shoppe & Sweets 18

Balanced Rock Winery 7, 10, 12

B-LUX Grill & Bar .................................. 6, 18, 22, 44, 46

Big Boy Wisconsin Dells 23

Blade & Barrel at Dellshire Resort 19

The Boathouse at The Vue 8-9

Broken Spur Steak & Seafood at the Lodge at Mauston 11

Cinco Niños at Kalahari Resort 20

Cruisin Chubby’s 14

Dawn Manor ................................................................... 19

Daylene’s Supper Club ......................................... 20, 44

The Del-Bar 3, 44

Dells Dinner Adventures 5, 33

Denny's Diner 32

The District 10, 13, 16-17, 23, 33

Double Cut Steakhouse at Kalahari Resort 21

Edge-O-Dells Bar & Resort 13, 15, 33

Field’s at the Wilderness .............................................27

Goody Goody Gum Drop 18

The Green Owl 7, 25, 39 Haunted Mansion 11

Hofbrewzhaus & Edelweiss Bier Garten ...................

Apps & Taps Apps & Taps

Some nights in the Dells call for a full dinner reservation. Others work better with a simpler strategy: start with an appetizer, order something good to drink, and let the night build from there. These stops cover a nice range of moods, from brewery nachos and happy hour hangs to supper club starters, bourbon pours, wine-and-charcuterie pacing, and a downtown bacon-and-bier detour. Whether you are easing into the evening or making appetizers the main event, these are the kinds of places that make the first round count.

There are appetizer stops, and then there are appetizer stops with a brewery attached. Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. makes a strong case for starting with Super Nachos, then turning the table loose on the Da 12 Pointer – Beer Sampler. The beers all come fresh from their upstairs brewery… now, that’s a beer sampler! It's casual, easygoing, and built for people who like to taste around before committing to the next move.

Timing matters at Lake City Social. Their happy hour runs 2 PM to 6 PM daily and all day Sunday in the bar and lounge area, with half off almost every beer, wine, and cocktail plus discounted full-size appetizers. That makes Duck Bacon Rangoons a smart opener when the table wants something a little different without getting too formal. It's the kind of stop that works whether the night is just starting or already going well.

This is the playful pick of the bunch. B-LUX Grill & Bar pairs Ellsworth Creamery Cheese Curds with the Kentucky Brainfreeze, a hard shake built with whiskey, caramel, and peanut butter. That combination knows exactly what it's doing, and it does not apologize for it. When the night calls for something a little over the top, this one is ready.

Green Owl takes this theme in a more bourbon-forward direction with and over 180 bourbons

Ravina Bay Bar & Grill, keeps the appetizer-and-drink thread going with its own and a drinks menu that includes tap beer and cocktails. Put them together and you have two good ways to keep the first round going a little longer.

At Ishnala Supper Club, the appetizer-andcocktail idea gets dressed up. The Walleye Bites and Cheese Curds bring the rich, old-school supper-club side of the theme, and the featured Ishnala Sour gives it the sip to match. This is the stop for when apps and drinks stop feeling casual and start feeling like part of the evening’s main event.

Not every apps-and-drinks stop needs a barstool. Balanced Rock Winery fits the slower version of the theme, where a Charcuterie and Cheese Plate and a glass from the current lineup can carry the whole stop. The winery also offers wine flights, which makes it easy to keep things relaxed and still sample around a bit. This one is less about rushing and more about settling in.

Sometimes the cleanest answer is a Bavarian pretzel or charcuterie to go with the World's best beers. Hofbrewzhaus & Edelweiss Bier

Garten puts beer garden apps and taps in play with a draft list that includes over 30 unique beers, featuring the World's Oldest brewery Weihenstephan. Salty, cold, and a little different from the usual Dells rotation; this is an easy downtown detour when the mood is chill, and the appetite is not.

The Boathouse at The Vue has one of those Dells advantages you cannot fake: a view of the Wisconsin River doing its thing.

For visitors looking to turn a meal into a little more of a moment, this riverfront spot brings together scenic river views, a relaxed modern atmosphere, and a menu built for people who come hungry after a full Dells day. It feels polished without getting stiff, which is exactly the right speed for a vacation dinner, a date night, or a group that wants a good meal without overthinking the plan.

The setting does a lot of the heavy lifting. Indoor seating keeps the view in play, while patio seating adds that fresh-air, drink-in-hand, “we picked the right place” feeling when the weather cooperates. Before or after dinner, the nearby Riverwalk gives guests an easy excuse to stretch the evening a little longer.

Food-wise, they highlight steak, chicken, seafood, salads, and signature pizzas, giving the table plenty of directions to go without turning dinner into a committee meeting. It is the kind of lineup that works when one person wants something hearty, another is eyeing seafood, and someone else just wants a solid casual favorite with a good view.

Decked Out

And while the river is the headline, the overall feel is what makes it fit the Dells so well. The Boathouse gives visitors that sweet spot between scenic and comfortable: nice enough to feel like a night out, easygoing enough to settle in without ceremony.

When the day has been full of waterparks, shopping, trails, or downtown wandering, this is a great place to let the pace drop. Order, look out over the river, enjoy a drink and you are on vacation.

Thirst Aid Thirst Aid

There are plenty of great drink choices in Wisconsin Dells, which is exactly what you want in a vacation town built for good times. Whether the day calls for something classic, something refreshing, or just a drink that fits the mood, the Dells has no shortage of spots worth checking out. Here are a few of our favorites when it is time to settle in, raise a glass, and enjoy the fun of being here.

A little removed from the rush, Balanced Rock Winery is our slower-sipping pick. Go with a Wine Flight and take your time with it. It is a good choice for visitors who would rather sample a few pours than settle on just one from the start.

As a boutique winery in Baraboo, Balanced Rock brings a slightly different pace to the drink conversation. The wines are shaped by cold-hardy grapes that suit Midwest winters, which gives the tasting experience a little extra sense of place. This one is best enjoyed when nobody is in a hurry.

For something a little more playful, The District gets our vote for the Strawberry Daiquiri. Made with rum and strawberry puree, then topped with a fresh cherry and fresh orange, it is fruity, simple, and easy to picture alongside a casual downtown stop.

The District has the kind of upbeat, come-as-you-are energy that works well with a frozen drink in hand. Not every great vacation sip needs to feel classic or dressed up. Sometimes cold, colorful, and easygoing is exactly the point.

At Ishnala Supper Club, our pick is ALWAYS the Old Fashioned, and it fits the setting exactly. Made with muddled fruit, homemade mix, and either Ishnala Brandy or Ishnala Single Barrel Bourbon, it feels like a very Wisconsin way to begin the night.

With Mirror Lake in the back and supper-club tradition doing what it does best, this is the kind of drink that makes dinner feel officially underway before the first plate even lands on the table. Some drinks are just drinks. This one feels like part of the ritual. At San Antonio Mexican Restaurant, the obvious choice is the Margarita. With margaritas, tequila, and micheladas all part of the mix, this is the kind of place that understands a fun drink order is sometimes half the reason you came. There is even a Virgin Strawberry Margarita for anyone who wants the flavor with no alcohol. This is the stop for big-table energy and a drink that instantly lightens the mood. When the group wants color, ice, and something that feels like the fun has officially started, a margarita is usually the right move.

A good Dells trip usually has a soundtrack. Sometimes that means a casual patio set while dinner shows up, sometimes it means waterfront views and a band that keeps you planted for another round, and sometimes it means building the whole night around a place that clearly understands how much music changes the mood. This lineup hits a little of all these options and more!

Lake House Grill & Bar knows how to make a summer meal feel like more than just dinner. Set on the shore of Lake Delton with lakeside patio dining and three outdoor patios, it already has the kind of setting that benefits from a little soundtrack in the background. With live music all summer, this is exactly the kind of detail that turns a meal into a longer evening.

Balanced Rock Winery offers music with a more relaxed direction. Their live music performances are part of the regular rhythm there.

A smart choice for visitors who want the music feature to feel a little slower and more sipped than shouted. A glass, a tastingroom stop, and a performance on the calendar can be a very good change of pace from the busier parts of a Dells trip.

At Ishnala Supper Club, the music is just part of the experience with live music on the beach!

That matters because it turns the wait into part of the outing instead of dead time. If your ideal Dells evening includes a drink, some fresh air, and music already in motion before you ever sit down, Ishnala fits this theme perfectly.

Did someone say Brunch DJ? The Lucky Leprechaun Bar & Grill is spinning vacation vibes while you enjoy their full bar and food menu. Come chill to the music on their patio while enjoying the Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar with friends. This place has playful-themed music that is a perfect fit for an Irish-pub outing in the Dells.

Edge-O-Dells Bar & Restaurant

Music is not an afterthought here. During the season, live performances take the stage 5 nights a week, supported by 6 themed event weekends that bring in larger bands and fun events. If you’re looking for more than ambient music, this becomes a destination in itself. The focus shifts from simply going out to being part of something happening, with energy that builds as the night goes on.

River Walk Pub brings music into a setting that already does a lot of work on its own: huge timber decks, a beer garden, and views over the upper Dells Wisconsin River. The pub also keeps a live music schedule. This is the kind of stop where one drink can quietly become the rest of the evening. River air, a relaxed deck, and live tunes is a combination that makes it very easy to stay put.

The District is built for music! Right downtown Dells, they serve scratchmade eats, and offer live music daily. That mix gives it a brighter, higher-energy fit for the music theme.

It's the perfect stop when the group wants food, drinks, and a setting that makes the hours fly by.

MUSIC, EATS, COCKTAILS & VIBES

Ice Cream & Treats Ice Cream & Treats

Dessert does not always have to wait until the end of the meal. Sometimes the right move is a cone between attractions, a candy-store browse that turns into a bag full of favorites, or a shake that feels like part dessert and part main event. For families, couples, and groups on vacation, sweet stops can be just as memorable as dinner plans. These featured spots each hit that mood a little differently, but they all satisfy that sweet tooth.

At B-LUX Grill & Bar, the sweet side of the menu comes with extra personality. Their signature shakes are the obvious draw, with playful options like the B-LUX Donut Shake and The Cotton Candy Shake giving dessert a bigger, more over-the-top lane. They also offer hard shakes for adults, which makes this a good fit for mixed-age vacation plans where not everyone wants the same kind of sweet finish.

Goody Goody Gum Drop Candy Kitchen fits this theme in a classic way: with plenty to browse and plenty to bring home. Between homemade fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, and so much more, it has that vacation-stop energy where a quick visit can turn into a longer look around. It works especially well when the outing calls for a little sugar, a little nostalgia, and the freedom to pick exactly your kind of treat.

Lake House Grill & Bar brings a sit-down dessert moment to the feature with its Brownie Sundae Skillet, a warm brownie dessert finished with vanilla gelato and all the extra sweet detail you would want from something made to share attention with the table. It feels less like an afterthought and more like a reason to leave a little room. Then there is AVAZZI Shoppe & Sweets, which adds ice cream and boutique browsing to the mix. Together, the pairing gives this stop two different treat moods: a full dessert order at the table, or a sweets-andshopping follow-up that keeps the outing going a little longer.

Huckleberry’s Ice Cream & Bakery covers a lot of sweet ground without feeling scattered. The menu includes cones, sundaes, shakes, and more, while the bakery side and all-day brunch give it a little extra range if your dessert stop turns into more of a relaxed hangout. It is an easy place to picture working at different points in the day, which is part of the appeal when vacation plans stay flexible.

Best Lunches Best Lunches

In Wisconsin Dells, lunch has a job to do. It needs to hit that sweet spot between quick and satisfying, especially when the day already has plans attached to it. Sometimes that means a hot sandwich with some real heft, sometimes it means a burger that feels worth stopping for, and sometimes the setting matters almost as much as the plate. These are our recommendations to cover a wide range of lunch moods, from classic Americana to burger-forward casual spots and a couple places that make the middle of the day feel a little more fun.

B-LUX Grill & Bar is for the lunch crowd that already knows a burger is the answer. The menu leads with Burgers, Shakes & Fries and the B-LUX Cheesehead Burger makes it clear this is not a go-small kind of stop. With two locations—Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton—it also wins points for being easy to work into the day.

Lake City Social earns its place here with a sandwich that sounds built for the middle of the day. The Chicago Beef Dipper comes panini-style on sourdough with giardiniera and white cheddar, plus au jus, white cheddar sauce, and horseradish sauce for dipping. It is the kind of lunch that does not feel like filler.

The District comes at lunch from a different angle, which is part of the appeal. The vibe: Riverside Bites + Vibes, and the burger lineup includes The Strange and Wisco Whacko. For a downtown lunch that feels a little louder, a little looser, and a lot less routine, this one fits.

The River Walk Pub gets a boost from the setting before the food even shows up. The restaurant describes itself as overlooking the upper Dells Wisconsin River with outdoor seating on timber decks, and the lunch side of the menu gives readers a nice fork in the road with the River Reuben or Kickin’ Chicken. Either one sounds like a solid excuse to slow lunch down just a bit.

Big Boy Wisconsin Dells

covers the classic lane, with the original double decker Big Boy and Super Big Boy burger along with the World's largest collection of the iconic Big Boy statues. Some meals are about novelty; this one is about giving a familiar favorite another shot at the right time of day.

Come For the Bay Come For the Bay

It used to be a Dells secret, but the secret is out…. Green Owl / Ravina Bay has become one of the must go to spots!

Upstairs, Ravina Bay Bar & Grill is like a lake-day side of vacation. The setting brings that relaxed waterfront rhythm, with patio and outdoor seating, a dock-anddine setup, and a menu that moves beyond the usual quick bite. Think smash burgers, seafood specialties, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and dinner plates that give the table plenty of choices without making the plan complicated.

Their burger lineup alone gives Ravina Bay some personality, from a classic cheeseburger to more playful builds like the Jalapeno Popper, Midwest Nice, and Surf & Turf smash burgers. Seafood gets its share of attention too, including options like crab cakes, lobster mac & cheese, walleye, and a buttery hot lobster roll. It's the kind of place that works when one person wants a burger, another wants something coastal, and everyone ends up satisfied.

It used to be a Dells secret, but the secret is out….

Stay For the Bourbon Stay For the Bourbon

Downstairs, The Green Owl pizza takes it in a different direction with New York-style thin-crust pizza, wings, starters, salads, and a bourbon-and-whiskey bar, with over 185 options, that gives the room a more grown-up hangout feel. With a brand new Tiki bar on the edge of Lake Delton they are serving up serious summer vibes and good times.

Together, Green Owl and Ravina Bay have a lot to offer: lake views and burgers upstairs, pizza and bourbon downstairs, and enough variety for even the hardest to please. For visitors looking to stretch a meal into a slower, better part of the day, this pairing makes a strong case for staying awhile.

Green Owl / Ravina Bay has become one of the must go to spots!

Experience elevated dining at Fields at the Wilderness, where exceptional steaks, fresh seafood, and a warm, inviting atmosphere create the perfect setting for any occasion.

There are plenty of places to grab dinner in the Dells. Then there are places where dinner gives you something to do. Hot Rocks lands firmly in that second category, turning the table into part of the fun with its signature lava-stone cooking experience.

The idea is simple, but extremely cool and that is why it works: your entrée arrives with a 750-degree lava stone, and you cook each bite the way you like it. Want your steak closer to rare? Keep the pieces larger. Prefer it more done? Cut it smaller and let the stone do its thing. Seafood cooks right in front of you, too, which makes the whole meal feel less like waiting on dinner and more like playing an active role in it.

The menu gives visitors plenty of ways to build the experience. Entrées on the rock include choices like Filet Mignon Medallions, New York Strip, Ahi Tuna, Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, and Lobster Tail, along with a Vegetarian Rock featuring a chipotle black bean patty and Impossible Burger patty. For groups that like to sample, options like the Seafood Trio, Steak Trio, and Keto Flight keep the table interesting.

Hot Rocks also fits the vacation mood with its tropical, tiki-style personality. The drink menu carries that same energy, from frozen cocktails and classic Wisconsin favorites to signature drinks like the Volcanic Punch, Chi Chi Colada, Tiki Punch, and Dragon Punch. Kids are not left out of the action either, with kid-menu options that include Little Steak on the Rock and Little Shrimp on the Rock.

It is casual, interactive, and different enough to make dinner feel like part of the trip. For visitors looking to add a little sizzle to their Dells night out, Hot Rocks keeps the meal moving one hot bite at a time.

Flavor That Rocks! Flavor That Rocks!

An Icon on the Water

At Ishnala Supper Club, dinner starts long before you sit down. It begins somewhere on the winding road through Mirror Lake State Park. By the time you reach the lake, the pace has already changed: slower, quieter, very Wisconsin, and a little dramatic in the best way.

Ishnala is one of those places where the setting is part of the experience. The supper club feels removed from the usual vacation rush in the best possible way. Inside, the flagstone floor, log walls, stone fireplace, and warm Northwoods atmosphere give the space a sense of history and character that stands the test of time.

The no-reservations policy is part of the rhythm here. Your full party checks in and then the pre-dinner wandering begins. That might mean a walk through the grounds, browsing the Arrowhead Gift Shop, catching live music on the beach, or settling in at one of the bars with an Ishnala Old Fashioned.

Once dinner begins, Ishnala keeps the classic supper club spirit intact. The menu ranges from Twin Lobster Tails and Roast Wisconsin Duck to Prime Rib and Butterflied Prawns, Rack of Lamb, Sea Scallops, and Filet & Jumbo Fried Shrimp. The perfect setting for date night, but relaxed enough that families, groups, and dressed-up couples can all feel like they belong.

Ishnala works because it is not trying to rush the night. It gives you a reason to arrive early, look around, order a drink, watch the lake, and let dinner become the outing.

Hometown Hits Hometown Hits

Ask around the Dells long enough and you’ll learn that “local favorite” means something different to everyone. It might be post-waterpark pizza, pancakes worth slowing down for, a river-view pub, burgers and shakes, a grown-up night out, or dinner with a full show. That’s part of the fun of Wisconsin Dells: the favorites change with the crowd, the time of day, and your energy level. For visitors looking to eat, drink, laugh, linger, or simply find a reliable stop, these featured Dells standouts are a great place to start.

Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. brings the big, casual Dells energy that works when the group is hungry and nobody wants dinner to feel complicated. Known for pizza with daily fresh dough, but there is plenty beyond the pie, including burgers, pasta, entrées, and microbrews. The local secret?

The Brewpub is a must-try — especially alongside their Hot Beer Mustard. With moose antlers to wear and a large arcade, it’s an easy family pick with plenty of vacation fun.

Mr. Pancake has been a breakfast-first favorite for decades! With a name that gets right to the point. The menu gives pancake people plenty to study, from Buttermilk Pancakes and Strawberry Pancakes to Pigs in a Blanket, plus omelettes and other morning standards. There is a classic Dells rhythm to a place like this: get there hungry, order something stacked, and let breakfast become part of the day’s plan instead of just the thing before it.

Denny’s Diner leans all the way into its retro roots, a family-run spot that has been part of the Dells since 1980. The feel is pure throwback—funky décor, cozy booths, and a classic counter—but the draw goes beyond the setting. Breakfast and lunch are made from scratch using time-tested recipes and real ingredients, with mornings starting the right way thanks to fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and homemade pastries. It's the kind of place where comfort, nostalgia, and a well-earned meal all land on the table at once.

River Walk Pub fits the local favorites theme because it gives visitors a setting, not just a meal. Located a block off downtown, it brings a rustic pub feel with a view over the Upper Dells Wisconsin River and outdoor seating on timber decks, making it an easy place to shift from waterpark mode into sit-back-andstay-awhile mode. It's the setting that makes sense when you want to relax into the Dells—food, drinks, fresh air, and a river view. If it's a midday break, a casual dinner, or one more drink before calling it a night, River Walk Pub gives visitors a reason to slow down and enjoy where they are.

The District keeps things bright, casual, and easy to scan, with a menu built around burgers, chicken, quesadillas, cocktails, and ice cream. Set downtown along the river, it adds scenery to the stop too, with riverside views giving the place that easy Dells vacation feel. The District features a newer, street-food-style. With live music and entertainment not all sit-down dinners and supper-club pacing—sometimes the right move is a burger, a shake, a cocktail, and a little momentum.

Edge-O-Dells Bar & Restaurant brings a lively 21+ social energy to the Wisconsin Dells. It’s a place to settle in, spread out, and let the night unfold your way. With multiple spaces including a full Indoor Bar, open-air Deck Bar, lively Pool Bar, and Lakeside Beach Bar, guests can easily move between settings. Whether you want something low-key or more energetic, there’s room to find your pace. The menu offers casual favorites like burgers, pizza, salads, and broasted chicken, plus entrees such as fire-grilled filet of sirloin. It delivers a welcoming social vibe — great food, drinks always within reach, and spaces that keep the night moving. Edge-O-Dells stands in a category of its own.

Dells Dinner Adventures is for visitors who want dinner with a story. The summer spotlight is Sneaky Pete’s Wild West Dinner Adventure, a family-friendly show featuring an all-you-can-eat three-course feast, plus cowboys, outlaws, comedy, music, stunts, and a Dells-themed Wild West tale. Beyond summer, the lineup includes year-round seasonal shows and concerts, making it less “where should we eat?” and more “what should we do tonight?” with dinner built in.

Sarento’s Italian Restaurant brings a more classic Italian dinner lane to the local-favorites mix. An authentic Italian setting with a casual, sit-down feel, making it a good fit for visitors who want to slow the pace a bit and trade quick bites for pasta, pizza, and a proper dinner table. The menu gives that Italian-night-out mood plenty to work with, from Lasagna Sarento and Pasta Alla Vodka to specialty pizzas like The Sarento and All Meat. It is the kind of place that works well when the Dells day starts winding down and the group is ready for something a little more classic.

Lake House Grill & Bar always fits into a local-favorites roundup because it pairs the food with the kind of setting people come to the Dells for. Set on the shore of Lake Delton, with a laid-back lakehouse feel with lakeside patio dining and three outdoor patios, so the whole stop feels a little more like vacation mode. The menu runs modern American, with a mix of sandwiches, salads, dinner plates, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus house callouts like Ellsworth Creamery fried cheese curds and the Three Napkin Hot Beef. It's the sort of place that works when you want dinner, drinks, and a waterfront view all pulling in the same direction.

Get Social, Stay Social Get Social, Stay Social

If your family cannot agree on meal plans, let us help! Lake City Social is always a smart choice. It hits the sweet-spot: casual enough for families in vacation mode, polished enough for a date night or business lunch, and roomy enough for bigger groups. This is the kind of place that works when you need a restaurant to keep the mood easy and the table happy.

Part of the appeal is range. Lake City Social’s menu runs through burgers, ribs, pasta, seafood, and steaks, then adds a few playful turns that keep it from feeling too predictable. A few standouts: the Loaded Curd Burger, and the Chicago Beef Dipper. If your table likes a little heat, the Nashville Hot Chicken is another strong pick. It's comfort food, but with enough personality to keep vacation dinner from slipping into autopilot.

For families and mixed groups, the practical details help. There is a kids’ menu, a separate gluten-free menu, and a bar program with craft beer, cocktails, wine, and creative mocktails. Add in daily Happy Hour in the bar and lounge, and Lake City Social has the flexibility to work as a lunch stop, an easy dinner, or a place to regroup after a full day in the Dells.

And when we say it can handle a crowd, that part is real too. They offer two private event spaces and can host semi-private groups of up to 60, which makes it a strong fit for team dinners, multi-family outings, birthday meals, and all the other group plans that come with Dells trips. Lake City Social keeps that kind of gathering simple, which is part of its charm.

Splash of the Titans! Splash of the Titans!

When a Dells day calls for big thrills, splashy chaos, and enough options to keep everyone happy, Mt. Olympus Water

You can’t miss the headline when driving down the strip: The Rise of Icarus, a towering slide complex featuring America’s tallest waterslide at 145 feet. It is the kind of attraction that gets talked about before, and long after the ride down. The tower also includes four additional body slides standing 60 feet each, giving thrill-seekers more than one way to test their courage.

keeps the energy a little closer to the ground with a 12,000-squarefoot kiddie area that includes 10 slides, water play features, and a wading pool. That balance is part of what makes Mt. Olympus so great for families: big-kid bragging rights over here, little-kid water fun over there, and plenty of

The waterpark lineup keeps going with Poseidon’s Rage, known for its towering 9-foot waves, and a rotating waterslide that adds a different kind of indoor waterpark thrill. When it's time to slow the pace, the Great Pool of Delphi gives visitors a wide-open place to swim, float, and reset before the next round.

And the fun is not limited to water. The Indoor Theme Park is open year-round, with Demeter’s Putt-Putt, bumper cars, arcade games, kiddie rides, and a rock climbing wall. Add in outdoor go-karts, roller coasters, and park tickets included with an overnight stay, and Mt. Olympus turns a Dells getaway into one long, mythology-sized play day.

Slice Slice Baby Slice Slice Baby

Our favorite topic? Pizza. In the Dells, that can mean a laid-back pie after a day out, a buffet option that keeps the whole table happy, or a dinner stop where the crust gets a little more of the spotlight. The fun part is that these stops do not all play it the same way, but each one does what they do - perfectly.

Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. makes pizza feel like part meal, part vacation activity. The house specialty is handcrafted pizza & beer, and the place adds extra family appeal with both a large arcade and their famous Moose Antlers. That combination gives it a little more going on than a standard pizza stop.

On the pizza side, there are options! Premium Pizza, Taco Pizza, BBQ Pizza, and Meathead Pizza to name just a few, which makes Moosejaw a smart pick when the table is not all in the same mood. The antlers do not hurt, either.

Pizza Pub fits the pizza theme the old-fashioned way: by being deeply committed to pizza and not overcomplicating the assignment. A Dell's tradition since 1983, and they back that up with a lineup that includes specialty pies, thin crust, pub-style pan, and the 20" BIG KAHUNA for tables that came hungry.

There is also an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet served daily from 11 to 2, which is the kind of detail vacationers tend to appreciate once a full day gets moving. Add the Pizza Pub Special or a classic All Meat Pizza, and this one lands as a very solid answer to the simple question of where to go for pizza in the Dells.

Green Owl takes the pizza conversation into a full eveningout direction. With New York style thin crust pizza and a bourbon-bar, highlighting over 140 bourbons and whiskeys they have a different tone from the bigger family-style pizza stops around town.

For couples, smaller groups, or anybody who likes their pizza night with a little more personality, this one has its own unique place in the Dells scene.

Sarento's Restaurant gives the pizza feature a slightly more dinner-out feel. Their menu includes Housemade Pizza in thin, hand-tossed, and glutenfree formats, so it brings more than one route to the table before you even get to toppings. The specialty list is where Sarento’s really earns its place here. Choices like Hot Honey Pepperoni, Margherita, The Sarento, and Truffle Mushroom make this a choice for visitors who want pizza night to feel a little more like going OUT-out.

Pizza Ranch works especially well for families and mixed appetites because the format does a lot of the work for you. With their Buffet Your Way setup, you can request a pizza for the buffet and get the first slice. That is a useful move when one person wants classic pepperoni and another person wants something else entirely. Sometimes the best pizza plan is the one that keeps everyone fed without negotiation.

Bunyan's Breakfast Bonanza Bunyan's Breakfast Bonanza

Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty... a Wisconsin Dells staple that does not need to act trendy to earn attention. It has been a staple for over 65 years: Big breakfast energy, Northwoods personality, and a setting that feels more like part of the vacation than just another place to eat.

Their dining rooms carry that old logging-camp flavor, with 1890s-style artifacts, historic logging photos, and a warm, woodsy atmosphere that gives families and groups plenty to talk about before the plates even land.

The main event is the All-You-Can-Eat Familystyle breakfast, built around the Original Logging Camp Breakfast. Think buttermilk pancakes, sausage links and ham, scrambled eggs, camp fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and those homemade buttermilk donuts that have become part of the Paul Bunyan’s ritual. Along with the classic breakfast spread, guests can also branch out with other adult beverages, including a Breakfast Cocktail and a newly added Latte Menu that gives the morning lineup an extra little boost. It's hearty, unfussy, and built for families who plan to burn some serious vacation calories later.

It's like stepping back in time with a breakfast that arrives family-style. No overthinking, no one is stuck studying a menu while everyone else is ready to eat. Just pass the platters, pour the coffee or juice, and settle into the kind of breakfast that feels made for road trips, reunions, and “we should probably eat before the waterpark” mornings.

Before heading out, the Northwoods Gift Shop gives visitors one more reason to wander a little. Souvenirs, collectibles, shirts, blankets, books, and other take-home finds make it an easy postbreakfast browse.

In a town packed with attractions, Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty is still one of a kind: playful, filling, nostalgic, and very Wisconsin Dells. Come hungry, bring the group, and leave with at least one person talking about the donuts.

Margarita Margarita Madness Madness

In a town built around having fun, San Antonio Mexican Restaurant carries that over into meal time. This is not the quiet, candlelight end of the spectrum. It is a lively, colorful place that feels well suited to vacation nights, group dinners, and the general Dells instinct to make an outing out of just about everything.

Where do you start? The margaritas! San Antonio is known for going big, and the 6-liter margarita gives the table an instant center of gravity. It lands with a bit of theater, gets people talking, and changes the pace of the meal in a hurry. That oversized drink is the obvious headline, but it works because the restaurant does not stop at the gimmick. The room has real energy, and the bar program gives it a sense of momentum rather than novelty alone.

The food is why you will be happy you came though. San Antonio’s menu is rooted in familiar Mexican favorites, with the kind of broad appeal that works well in a vacation town. Sizzling fajitas, hearty combination plates, and richer, sauce-driven dishes all make sense here. It is easy to picture one table going all in on margaritas while another is just happy to settle in for a full meal after a long day out. Take our advice and make time for San Antonio. You won’t regret it. De nada.

From the moment you step into Sarento’s at the Wilderness, you’re embraced by the warmth and charm of an Italian setting. Enjoy monthly specials, diverse wine selections, and handcrafted cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere perfect for any occasion.

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Meat Lovers Unite Meat Lovers Unite

Some vacation meals are about balance. This is not that article. This one is for the nights when the appetite shows up early, the table gets quiet after the first bite, and nobody is pretending they wanted the light option. Around Wisconsin Dells, meat lovers have plenty of ways to play it. These stops cover that craving from a few different angles, with picks that feel hearty, satisfying, and very much in step with your Dells getaway.

At B-LUX Grill & Bar, the highlight practically announces itself. The B-LUX DoubleStack stacks three burger patties with bacon, cheddar, American cheese, pulled pork, and a fried egg, which is about as subtle as a marching band and twice as fun. For meat lovers, this is the kind of order that turns dinner into an event. It's big, messy, and completely committed to the bit.

Ishnala Supper Club shifts the feature into full dinner mode with Prime Rib and Butterflied Prawns. It's the kind of menu choice that makes a meat-lovers theme feel a little more dressed up without losing any of the appetite behind it. This is supper-club territory, where dinner gets to be the main event instead of a quick stop between activities. Some nights are built for taking your time.

Daylene’s Supper Club is the forward-looking pick in this lineup. Prime rib on the radar, and they are a brand new addition to Wisconsin Dells Midwestern supper clubs with elevated dining and cocktails.

The Del-Bar takes the classic route and does it with confidence. When the mood calls for a steakhouse-style dinner, the Ribeye Bone-In is the kind of menu pick that puts the theme into full supper-club territory. This is the polished side of meat-lover dining—less piled-high bravado, more old-school dinner energy. Sometimes a great cut is the whole point.

Sarento’s Italian Restaurant brings the meat-lover angle through pasta rather than a steak knife. The Traditional Bolognese, made with a blend of beef, pork, and veal, gives the feature a richer, red-sauce kind of comfort.

It is a good reminder that a meat-heavy dinner does not always have to be a burger or a chop. Sometimes the move is pasta, parmesan, and a sauce with some real weight to it.

Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty earns its spot first thing in the morning. The Original Logging Camp Breakfast comes with sausage links and ham alongside pancakes, scrambled eggs, camp fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and buttermilk donuts, which is not exactly a timid start to the day.

For hungry vacation mornings, this is full-on lumberjack logic. Light breakfast people may want to sit this round out.

Holiday Wholesale fits from a different perspective. Its Showroom Store is open to the public and offers restaurantquality foods and equipment at wholesale prices, making it a smart stop for vacationers staying somewhere with a kitchen, grill, or cooler.

Not every meat-lover meal has to happen in a restaurant. For visitors planning a cookout, a big breakfast, or a hearty night in, this is an easy way to stock up and eat well on vacation.

Our Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. pick goes straight for the obvious crowd-pleaser with the Maple Bacon Jam Burger, a specialty burger that’s loaded with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions & their amazing homemade Maple Bacon Jam. For a theme like this, that is exactly the right kind of excess. If you aren’t in the mood for a burger, try out their Meathead Specialty Pizza - it’s the sort of pizza that lands on the table and disappears faster than expected.