Kid-friendly restaurants in Wisconsin Dells

Norse-themed axe-throwing venue with a taproom serving specialty pizzas and 24 craft taps, plus a basement arcade.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Pizza and axe throwing with older kids or a group

Know before you go:

Tuesdays have a buy-one-get-one pizza deal through 2026.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention patient axe-throwing instructors that make it work for first-timers and kids.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Good for groups

Wisconsin-based fast-casual chain serving mac and cheese skillets in many flavors, plus grilled cheese, in three portion sizes.

2 locations:

Downtown (208 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells); Near Kalahari (1241 Kalahari Dr #106, Lake Delton)

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A quick, kid-pleasing lunch downtown

Know before you go:

There are two locations: downtown on Broadway and near Kalahari on Kalahari Drive.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the wide range of mac and cheese flavors and fast service.

• Kid-friendly
• Quick bite

Locally owned brewpub with 600+ seats on three levels, pizza made from dough mixed daily, house-brewed beers and sodas, and an arcade.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A big family or group dinner

Know before you go:

No reservations. The breakfast buffet runs 8 to 11 am daily in summer and on weekends the rest of the year.

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Brewery
• Takeout
• Good for groups
• Walk-in only
• Buffet
• Outdoor seating

Family-run diner and caterer north of town on Hwy 13 serving home-style breakfast and lunch year-round.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch

Best for:

A local-style breakfast away from the tourist strip

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Family-owned, island-themed restaurant with Caribbean-style dishes, burgers, pizza and lobster mac and cheese, plus a sand play area outside.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A casual family meal with a vacation feel

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Outdoor seating
• Live music

Large family restaurant where miniature trains deliver food to tables, with rotisserie chicken, BBQ pizzas, burgers and a big LEGO-style city display.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Families with young kids

Know before you go:

Seats 500+ and connects to Knuckleheads trampoline park, next to the Outlets at the Dells.

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Good for groups
• Full bar

Wisconsin-born chain making ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen custard to order.

2 locations:

Hwy 13 (351 State Hwy 13, Wisconsin Dells); South Parkway (1070 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Lake Delton)

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

A fast, familiar meal off the interstate

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Quick bite
• Takeout

Candy shop in business since 1975 with about 1,000 kinds of sweets, house fudge and taffy, and a gelato counter at the downtown store.

Best for:

Candy and gelato with kids

Know before you go:

A second location is at Timbavati Wildlife Park, 2210 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.

• Kid-friendly

Long-running downtown bar and grill built around burgers, plus sandwiches, wraps, salads and street tacos; kids meals come on a Frisbee to take home.

2 locations:

Downtown (220 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells); By the Wilderness (33 Hillman Rd, Lake Delton)

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A casual burger lunch between downtown shops

Know before you go:

The one by the Wilderness is bigger, with more TVs. The menu notes a 3% surcharge for credit cards.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly servers and the beer-battered fries.

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Full bar
• Takeout
• Vegetarian options

Family-run lumberjack-themed restaurant serving an all-you-can-eat logging camp breakfast family style, known for homemade buttermilk donuts sold by the dozen.

Serves:

Breakfast

Best for:

A big family breakfast before a full day out

Know before you go:

Breakfast is served family style as an all-you-can-eat meal, so plan for one set menu.

• Kid-friendly
• Good for groups
• Full bar

Busy counter-service taqueria near Kalahari making handmade tortillas, with tacos, sopes, plates like carnitas, horchata and flan.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A cheap, quick Mexican dinner near the resorts

Know before you go:

We thought it was very good. It's casual: grab a menu, order at the counter, then find a table. Dinner gets busy, so come a little early.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the handmade tortillas and fast, friendly service, with a few notes about missed items when it's slammed.

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout
• Quick bite

Newest B-LUX location, serving craft burgers, sandwiches, mac and cheese and loaded milkshakes, with a large patio.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Burgers and shakes with kids

• Kid-friendly
• Outdoor seating
• Takeout
• Good for groups

Retro diner serving the Big Boy double-decker burger, cheese curds, shakes and beer, with a large collection of Big Boy statues outside and in.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A nostalgic diner meal and a photo with the statues

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Family-run diner for over 40 years, best known for homestyle breakfasts like pancakes, biscuits and gravy and French toast.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A big family breakfast

Know before you go:

A family guide mentions an online waitlist.

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Tavern-style restaurant at the medieval-themed Dellshire Resort, with farm-forward Wisconsin dishes at dinner and a family-style shared breakfast.

Serves:

Breakfast, Dinner

Best for:

A themed dinner out near the interstate

• Inside a resort
• Full bar
• Kid-friendly
• Good for groups

Casual German and American spot near the south end of the Parkway with a large outdoor patio and a kitchen that stays open late.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

A late bite after a day at the parks

Know before you go:

The kitchen stays open late, which is rare in the Dells.

• Outdoor seating
• Kid-friendly
• Quick bite

Retro diner in downtown Baraboo built from vintage trailer cars, serving scratch breakfasts like corned beef hash and lunch until 2 PM.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

About 45 minutes

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch

Best for:

Classic diner breakfast

Know before you go:

Open 7 AM to 2 PM daily; seating is tight, so larger groups may wait.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention scratch-made corned beef, friendly servers and the vintage decor.

• Kid-friendly

Family-owned bowling center downtown with a bar and grill known for its burgers, and karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

Burgers and bowling on a rainy day

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention food and drink prices that run lower than nearby spots.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• Good for groups

Family-run breakfast and lunch cafe near Broadway and Cedar Street known for scratch breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and a soup flight.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch

Best for:

A scratch-made breakfast before a boat tour

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly, attentive service and generous portions.

• Kid-friendly
• Gluten-free options
• Takeout

Restaurant in a restored 19th-century mansion overlooking Mirror Lake, serving prime rib, steaks and seafood, with themed dining rooms and a speakeasy.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A dinner in a historic setting

Know before you go:

Weekend brunch runs 10 am to 2 pm; weekday service starts at 3:30 pm.

• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• Lake view
• Reservations
• Kid-friendly

Counter-service stop on Broadway selling pizza by the slice, sandwiches and bubble waffle cones loaded with ice cream.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A slice or a sweet snack while walking Broadway

• Quick bite
• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Western-themed restaurant and bar with fire-braised meats, specialty tater tot dishes and its own distilled spirits; there is a rooftop patio.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Burgers and loaded tots with a cocktail

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating

Locally owned fast-casual pizzeria where you build your own pizza or pasta down an assembly line for one flat price, plus a salad bar, beer and wine.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Build-your-own pizza with picky eaters

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the flat price no matter how many toppings you add.

• Kid-friendly
• Gluten-free options
• Vegetarian options
• Outdoor seating
• Quick bite
• Takeout

1950s-themed Denny's on the Parkway serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

Breakfast at any hour

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu

Sit-down barbecue restaurant near the I-90/94 interchange serving ribs, brisket, pulled pork and family platters.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

About 1 hour

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Easy family barbecue dinner

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly service and a family-friendly setting, with mixed opinions on the brisket.

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout
• Good for groups

Restaurant inside the Wisconsin Hotel & Conference Center serving seasonal comfort food all day, with the SILO rooftop bar next door.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

An all-day meal near the outlets

Know before you go:

Live music on the patio Thursday through Saturday evenings, weather permitting.

• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• Live music
• Kid-friendly
• Vegetarian options

Steakhouse at the Wilderness Resort with stone fireplaces and water features, known for lobster bisque and a trio of creme brulee.

Serves:

Dinner

Best for:

A special-occasion steak dinner

Know before you go:

Takes reservations through OpenTable.

• Inside a resort
• Full bar
• Reservations
• Kid-friendly

Counter-service hot dog stand on the Parkway with Chicago-style and regional dogs, Italian beef, burgers and fries.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

About 30 minutes

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A cheap, quick lunch between attractions

Know before you go:

Closes early (7:30 to 8 PM) and is closed Sundays.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly counter staff, good Chicago dogs and prices below most Parkway options.

• Quick bite
• Kid-friendly

Island-themed restaurant where steaks and seafood come out on hot lava stones so you finish cooking them at your table.

Serves:

Dinner

Best for:

A hands-on dinner that doubles as entertainment

Know before you go:

Dinner only, from 4 PM.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention that cooking on the stone is the main draw.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar

Create-your-own stir-fry restaurant where you fill a bowl with meats, noodles, vegetables and sauces, then watch it cooked on a big round grill.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

About 1 hour

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Picky eaters and mixed groups

Know before you go:

Use the posted sauce recipe cards if you are unsure about mixing your own; tell staff about allergies.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the fun build-your-own format and helpful staff, though a few recent reviews raise cleanliness concerns.

• Kid-friendly
• Good for groups
• Buffet

Mexican restaurant and small grocery on Hwy 23 serving tacos, burritos, menudo and big parrillada grill platters to share.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A shared grill platter with the family

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the parrillada platters, with portions big enough for leftovers.

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout
• Good for groups

Casual American grill and bar near the waterparks serving comfort food in a lake-themed setting, described by the visitor bureau as allergy friendly.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A relaxed lunch near the waterparks

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Takeout
• Outdoor seating

Waterfront restaurant on Lake Delton with a lake-house feel, lakeside seating and boat docks, serving dishes made with local ingredients.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Lunch on the water

Know before you go:

Boaters can tie up at the docks. A family guide describes it as seasonal.

• Lake view
• Outdoor seating
• Kid-friendly
• Fish fry
• Vegetarian options
• Full bar

Rustic log-cabin style family restaurant in Baraboo with an on-site bakery, big breakfasts and a full lunch and dinner menu.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

About 1 hour

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A big family breakfast on the way to Devil's Lake

Know before you go:

Breakfast is served until 2 PM; bakery items are available to take home.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention huge portions, the carved wood and wildlife decor, and bakery treats.

• Kid-friendly
• Good for groups

Breakfast restaurant using family recipes for pancakes, waffles, blintzes, omelets and French toast, with a barista bar.

Serves:

Breakfast

Best for:

Pancakes before the waterpark

Know before you go:

Open seasonally, roughly May through September.

• Kid-friendly

Wisconsin Dells outpost of a Nebraska craft brewery, serving its own beers with pizza, burgers and salads.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

House beer and pizza near the interstate

• Brewery
• Full bar
• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Dells pizza restaurant since 1983 with deep dish pizza, homemade pasta, a lunch buffet and a 50-item soup and salad bar.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Pizza delivery to your rental

Know before you go:

Delivers widely around the Dells and offers online ordering.

• Buffet
• Kid-friendly
• Good for groups
• Takeout

Downtown Italian spot serving thin-crust pizza cut in squares, pasta and sandwiches, with dine-in, takeout and delivery.

Serves:

Dinner

Best for:

Pizza and pasta night with the kids

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Rustic pub on large timber decks over the Wisconsin River near the Upper Dells boat docks, serving burgers, brisket, sandwiches and fish tacos.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Lunch on the deck after an Upper Dells boat tour

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the river view from the outdoor deck.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• River view
• Good for groups

Northwoods log cabin pub at River's Edge Resort with big fish tanks, serving steaks, burgers, walleye, pasta and pizza.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

An affordable steak dinner with the family

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention well-cooked steaks at fair prices and the fish tanks that keep kids busy.

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Full bar
• Good for groups

Long-standing downtown Mexican restaurant serving traditional plates made with fresh ingredients, including house-made guacamole.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A sit-down Mexican dinner downtown

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Takeout
• Good for groups

Downtown tavern known for char-grilled steak sandwiches, burgers and a Friday fish fry, with more than 100 beers and a private party room.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

A Friday fish fry with the locals

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the Friday fish fry and the long-standing steak sandwich.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Fish fry
• Good for groups

Italian restaurant at the Wilderness Resort serving pasta dishes such as lasagna, cannelloni, gnocchi and eggplant parmesan.

Serves:

Dinner

Best for:

A family pasta dinner

Know before you go:

Takes reservations through OpenTable.

• Inside a resort
• Full bar
• Kid-friendly
• Reservations

Sports bar at Spring Brook Resort's golf course serving burgers, curds, wings, pizza and craft beer, with a kids' game room and a Friday fish fry.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Post-golf burgers and a Bloody Mary

• Inside a resort
• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Fish fry
• Takeout
• Outdoor seating

Taqueria attached to a Mexican grocery on Hwy 23, with tacos (lengua and barbacoa included), burritos, tortas and generous plates.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Authentic tacos on a budget

Know before you go:

Carryout is quick if the dining room is full.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention big portions for the price and fast service.

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout
• Quick bite

Family-owned, woman-run scoop shop by the dam on the Wisconsin River, with hard-scooped flavors, waffle bowls and root beer floats.

Best for:

A cone on a riverside patio

Know before you go:

Dogs are welcome per the shop's website.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the patio overlooking the river and the generous, creamy scoops.

• River view
• Outdoor seating
• Dog-friendly patio
• Kid-friendly

Downtown bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with pizza, burgers and gyros, and an all-outdoor Patio Bar with a stage next door.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A relaxed breakfast or a group lunch downtown

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention attentive servers and a good craft beer selection.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• Takeout
• Live music
• Good for groups

Sports bar southeast of town on Hwy 16 with hand-breaded cheese curds, pizza, wings and a fish fry.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Cheese curds and a game on TV

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the hand-breaded cheese curds and an owner who stops by tables.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Fish fry
• Outdoor seating
• Live music

Brewpub near the north entrance of Devil's Lake State Park with house beers, pizzas, and a full menu plus a patio.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

About 1 to 1.5 hours

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Lunch or dinner after hiking Devil's Lake

Know before you go:

It gets busy on nice weekends after park traffic; the patio fills first.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention it as a natural stop after Devil's Lake hikes, with good pizza, house beer and a kids menu.

• Brewery
• Outdoor seating
• Kids menu
• Live music
• Good for groups