MACS Macaroni and Cheese Shop Downtown and Kalahari and Great Wolf · $
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.
Hours Mon to Thu: 10:30 am to 3 pm Fri to Sun: 10:30 am to 9 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Buffalo Phil's Pizza & Grille Kalahari and Great Wolf · Year-round
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. Hours Mon to Thu: 11 am to 8 pm Fri to Sat: 11 am to 9 pm Sun: 11 am to 8 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Kids menu Good for groups Full bar
Culver's Hwy 13 and north Parkway and Kalahari and Great Wolf · $ · Year-round
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 Hours Mon to Sun: 10 am to midnight Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Kids menu Quick bite Takeout
Taqueria Mexico Kalahari and Great Wolf · $ · Year-round
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.
Hours Mon to Thu: 11 am to 9 pm Fri to Sat: 11 am to 10 pm Sun: 11 am to 9 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Takeout Quick bite
B-LUX Grill & Bar Kalahari and Great Wolf
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 Hours Mon to Thu: 11 am to 10 pm Fri to Sat: 11 am to 10:30 pm Sun: 11 am to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Outdoor seating Takeout Good for groups
Cinco Niños Kalahari and Great Wolf
Modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar at Kalahari Resort, with a breakfast buffet.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: Tacos and margaritas at Kalahari Hours Mon to Fri: 4 pm to 10 pm Sat to Sun: 12 pm to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Inside a resort Full bar Reservations Buffet
Dells Panaderia Kalahari and Great Wolf · Year-round
Hispanic-owned Mexican bakery, cafe and restaurant with fresh conchas, breads and pastries, coffee drinks, custom cakes and a full Mexican food menu.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: Mexican pastries and coffee Hours Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Denny's Kalahari and Great Wolf · Year-round
1950s-themed Denny's on the Parkway serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late night
Best for: Breakfast at any hour Hours Mon to Thu: 7 am to 10 pm Fri to Sat: 7 am to midnight Sun: 7 am to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Double Cut Steak House Kalahari and Great Wolf
Contemporary steakhouse at Kalahari cooking steaks, seafood and chops over charcoal, with a sushi menu and Redd's Piano Bar.
Serves: Dinner
Best for: A steak dinner during a Kalahari stay
Know before you go: Takes reservations through OpenTable. Hours Mon to Sat: 4:30 pm to 10 pm Sun: 4 pm to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Inside a resort Full bar Reservations Live music
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Kalahari and Great Wolf · $$ · Year-round
Sit-down barbecue restaurant near the I-90/94 interchange serving ribs, brisket, pulled pork and family platters.
Ages: All ages
Allow: About 1 hour
Serves: Lunch, Dinner
Best for: Easy family barbecue dinner From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly service and a family-friendly setting, with mixed opinions on the brisket.
Hours Mon to Thu: 11 am to 9 pm Fri to Sat: 11 am to 9:30 pm Sun: 11 am to 9 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Takeout Good for groups
Farmer in the Dells Kalahari and Great Wolf
Restaurant inside the Wisconsin Hotel & Conference Center serving seasonal comfort food all day, with the SILO rooftop bar next door.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: An all-day meal near the outlets
Know before you go: Live music on the patio Thursday through Saturday evenings, weather permitting. Hours Mon to Thu: 7 am to 9 pm Fri to Sat: 7 am to 10 pm Sun: 7 am to 9 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Full bar Outdoor seating Live music Kid-friendly Vegetarian options
Lush Latte Kalahari and Great Wolf · $ · Year-round
Newer cafe inside Outlets at the Dells serving specialty lattes, bubble waffles, sandwiches and ice cream.
Ages: All ages
Allow: About 30 minutes
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: Coffee break while outlet shopping
Know before you go: Inside the Outlets at the Dells mall; follows mall-style hours. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention creative lattes, the Dubai chocolate bubble waffle and the option to print a photo on your coffee.
Hours Mon to Thu: 9 am to 8 pm Fri to Sat: 8 am to 8 pm Sun: 8 am to 7 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Rosati's Pizza Kalahari and Great Wolf · $$ · Year-round
Chicago-style pizza franchise near the Outlets with thin crust cut in squares, a double-dough option, pasta and cheese curds.
Ages: All ages
Allow: About 1 hour
Serves: Lunch, Dinner, Late night
Best for: Pizza night for a family or group
Know before you go: Toppings are priced individually, so loaded pies add up. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention generous toppings and quick service, with some noting high topping prices.
Hours Mon to Thu: 10 am to 10 pm Fri to Sat: 10 am to midnight Sun: 10 am to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
The Fudgery Kalahari and Great Wolf · $ · Year-round
Fudge and candy shop inside Outlets at the Dells with caramel apples, turtles and scooped ice cream.
Ages: All ages
Allow: Under 30 minutes
Best for: A treat during outlet shopping
Know before you go: Fudge is cut by hand, so check the weight at the register. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly staff and good turtles, with some calling prices high.
Hours Mon to Sat: 10 am to 8 pm Sun: 10 am to 7 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Tommy Salami's Kalahari and Great Wolf
New York-style deli new in 2026, with big sandwiches on waffle bread, soups, loaded salads and wraps.
Serves: Lunch
Best for: A big sandwich lunch near the outlets Hours Mon to Thu: 10:30 am to 7 pm Fri to Sat: 10:30 am to 8 pm Sun: 10:30 am to 7 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
