Where to Eat in Wisconsin Dells, Plus How to Do Downtown
Broadway is the Dells' main street: arcades, fudge and taffy shops, T-shirt stores, restaurants and the boat tour docks, all in a few walkable blocks. It's touristy, and that's part of the fun. This guide covers where we actually eat, in town and just outside it, and how to spend a day downtown.
Everything marked with a review link is somewhere we've eaten ourselves. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Breakfast
- Stuff's Restaurant. Our breakfast spot. A classic family diner on Hwy 13, a few minutes from my homes, known for stuffed buns and big breakfast plates. 4144 State Hwy 13 N.
- Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty. Family-style lumberjack breakfast on Hwy 13, a Dells tradition. It's seasonal, so call ahead.
- Bella Goose Coffee. Scratch breakfast and lunch with gluten-free options. It's seasonal, so check that it's open.
Lunch and casual
- MACS (Macaroni and Cheese Shop). Mac and cheese served in hot skillets, with more combinations than you'd expect. Kids love it. 208 Broadway, plus a second location in Lake Delton.
- Monk's Bar & Grill. A Dells classic for burgers, at 220 Broadway.
- Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. A huge, lodge-style brewpub on the Parkway with pizza and house beers. Easy with a big group.
- Buffalo Phil's. Pizza and burgers delivered to your table by a miniature train. A fun one with kids.
Dinner
- Swagat. Indian food on Broadway, at 232 Broadway. Excellent biryani and goat curry. Go at lunch or early to skip the dinner wait.
- **MarAzul. Sit-down Mexican with Nayarit-style seafood, on Broadway. A nice change from the usual tourist-strip menus.
- Edge-O-Dells. A relaxed local spot just outside town on Hwy 12 & 16, with broasted chicken, ribs, a big covered deck and live music.
Supper clubs
A Wisconsin supper club is an experience: old-fashioneds, relish trays, steaks and a Friday fish fry.
- Ishnala Supper Club. Set in the pines above Mirror Lake, and the most famous one in the area. It's seasonal (the 2026 season ends October 25) and doesn't take reservations, so go early.
- Del-Bar. A classic on the Parkway, open nightly. Reservations are recommended.
How to do a downtown day
- Park once. Broadway is easy to walk end to end, so find a lot and leave the car. Downtown parking is paid from April through September, by app, kiosk or meter.
- Book a boat tour from the docks. The Upper Dells tour leaves from 107 Broadway. See our boat tours guide.
- Hit the arcades and candy shops. Fudge is a Dells tradition. Original Wisconsin Dells Fudge (108 Broadway) and Wisconsin Dairyland Fudge (216 Broadway) are both right on the strip.
- Eat on Broadway, then walk it off on the River Walk.
The River Walk and the Tree of Light
The River Walk is a quarter-mile paved path along the Wisconsin River off the 100 block of Broadway. It's a quiet break from the strip and a nice after-dinner walk. From November 20, 2026 to mid-January 2027 it's home to the Tree of Light, a 55-foot maple wrapped in 65,000 lights, lit nightly from 4:30 to 11 pm. It's free.
FAQ
What food is Wisconsin Dells known for?
Fudge downtown, cheese curds, and Wisconsin classics like broasted chicken, the Friday fish fry and supper clubs. For something different, try the skillet mac and cheese at MACS.
Is downtown Wisconsin Dells walkable?
Yes. Broadway is a few blocks long, and the Upper Dells boat dock and River Walk are right off it. Park once and walk.
Where should we eat breakfast in Wisconsin Dells?
We always end up at Stuff's on Hwy 13 for a big diner breakfast.
