Dells Picks

Wisconsin Dells restaurants

The places worth your time in the Dells and Lake Delton, with what each one is best for and what to know before you go. Filter by what's open, what you're craving and who's coming.

Hand-picked, not paid. We only list places that rate well with visitors, with a few well-known exceptions. We've been means we've been ourselves.

Getting around: the Dells in 9 areas, with drive times from our homes.

Downtown (about 10 minutes): Broadway, the riverfront and the boat docks
North of downtown (5 to 15 minutes): River Road, the Upper Dells and the countryside near our homes
Hwy 13 and north Parkway (about 12 minutes): Hwy 13 by I-90/94 and the top of the Parkway
The Parkway (15 to 20 minutes): The Hwy 12 strip: Noah's Ark, Mt. Olympus, the Ducks
Lake Delton (15 to 20 minutes): The village, the lake, Wilderness and County A
Kalahari and Great Wolf (20 to 25 minutes): The south end of the Parkway by I-90/94 exit 92 and the outlets
Mirror Lake and Ho-Chunk (20 to 25 minutes): Mirror Lake State Park, Ishnala and the casino
Baraboo and Devil's Lake (30 to 40 minutes): Devil's Lake, Circus World and downtown Baraboo
Further out (30 minutes or more): Worth the drive: Mauston, Reedsburg, Portage and beyond

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Coffee and cafe (1)

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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.

Quick bite

Map and photos +1 608-805-3559Checked Oct 2026

American and burgers (5)

We've been

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.

Kid-friendly
Quick bite

Read our review Website Map and photos: Downtown Map and photos: Near Kalahari (608) 678-2300Checked Oct 2026

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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

Website Map and photos (608) 253-0236Checked Oct 2026

We've been

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

Website Map and photos: Hwy 13 Map and photos: South Parkway (608) 253-9080Checked Oct 2026

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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.

Kid-friendly
Kids menu

Map and photos (608) 253-2633Checked Oct 2026

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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

Website Map and photos (608) 917-1305Checked Oct 2026

Pizza (2)

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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

Website Map and photos (608) 254-7300Checked Oct 2026

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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.

Takeout
Good for groups

Map and photos +1 262-664-7400Checked Oct 2026

Steakhouses (1)

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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

Website Map and photos (608) 253-7637Checked Oct 2026

Mexican (2)

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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

Website Map and photos (877) 525-2427Checked Oct 2026

We've been

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

Map and photos (608) 253-0301Checked Oct 2026

BBQ (1)

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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

Map and photos +1 608-254-8900Checked Oct 2026

Sandwiches and deli (1)

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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.

Takeout

Map and photos (608) 254-9972Checked Oct 2026

Bakeries (1)

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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

Mon to Sun: 8 am to 8 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Drive-thru
Takeout

Website Map and photos (608) 254-0052Checked Oct 2026

Sweets and treats (1)

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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.

Quick bite
Takeout

Map and photos +1 608-253-5828Checked Oct 2026

List last checked Oct 2026.