20 Best American Restaurants near Ellison Bay

“We were seated at a table directly below an AC vent which was blowing very cold air. We asked if it could be adjusted ( this was a small unit which didn’t impact the whole restaurant basically just our table) waitress said and I quote “ no sorry I’m hot “ … ok so all 5 of us got up and moved to another table which must have irritated the waitress because our wait time increased exponentially … it was 2 pm and not busy but took 20 minutes to take our order of soup & grilled cheese sandwiches then an hr to get our order … it was obviously sitting for a time as the soup was Luke warm and cheeses on the sandwich had gone rubbery. The waitress also slopped a quarter of my soup out of the bowl & onto the plate it was on but didn’t care just served it that way . This use to be a great place new owners won’t last long like this which is too bad“

“Visited from out of town this weekend and were so glad we stopped! The food was delicious. We loved the onion rings. The bartenders were attentive and friendly. Very cool’s place!“

“Great sandwiches, love the outdoor seating!“

“I've been there a few times, everything has been wonderful. Turkey sandwich was delicious, and the "adult" grilled cheese was amazing. I was a bit skeptical about the fig jam, but wow, it was great. Also, the music playlist that is in the background just happened to hit one favorite after another. Go there. Everyone's super welcoming and the service is efficient but not hovering.“

“We tried to eat WT in Fish Creek but the wait was long, ended up taking a carry out and beer to the park, we weren't sure what to expect, place looked lovely, bar outside was great especially the bartender from St. Charles ( hey girl! we made it back to Chicago and possibly see You this Fall! ) ... pizza was TO DIE FOR!!! We got the FUN-GUY and wow wow wow, great job guys😍 we'll be back!“

“My boyfriend and I went there for dinner. He had the meatloaf and I had the chicken and broccoli Alfredo. Both VERY delicious 😋. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend“

“This is my favorite place to eat ever. I look forward to eating here every time we come to the island. My very picky 6 year old loves the white fish basket and will ask us to go to KKs often.“

“There’s something special about this place. ❤️ our family has enjoyed this lodge for the past 10 years, including the most magical day- our wedding day. 9.28.19 We try to return at least really with our 3 kids, so they can share in the memories of our little piece of heaven. 🫶🏻“

“delicious breakfast and lunch items! lots of options for everyone in your group!“

“What a great little break on our drive up and TK was an amazing host 😀“

“There are several Italian restaurants in Door County. And yet, once again, there I was...in the land of whitefish and walleye. Eating pasta from my very favorite place to eat pasta. I swear these people have an Italian chef being held hostage in a cooler full of perch....Creating absolutely insane pasta dishes. Like the current special which involves Green goddess sauce with pistachio and I'm pretty sure... fairy dust. Oh, and have I mentioned the cocktail creations? My latest was made with gin infused with baobob. (Oh ... and the seafood is awesome too)“

“Great atmosphere and good food! Would definitely recommend!!“

“Love the food, the environment and Alex and Nick made our visit so much fun!! We came back 3 times in our 4 day stay!!“

“food, atmosphere, staff are all incredible“

“Honestly, the only issue I had was the limited staffing which limited lunch service (understandable). If fully staffed and able to offer full lunch and dinner service, it'd be a five stars across the board, because the people that were there and the atmosphere were fantastic“

“Sara who answered the phone to take our reservation was so friendly, helpful and so sweet! We ate inside and it was so good. We had the salmon and steak and both were amazing! The bread was so good as well as the side salad. It was our 1st time trying LURE and it was 10/10 and we will be back!! Can’t wait to try everything on the menu as it looked top notch… keep doing an amazing job LURE! Even with it being such a busy weekend- service was quick and top notch!!“

“Sunday night dinner in the Sister Bay area- we are new to the area, so went to the closest restaurant we could find. Atmosphere is a typical north woods vibe (large bar area, dark wood), but the food is a mix of American/Italian.
Companion had the spaghetti pomodoro, which came with soup or salad- the Caesar salad was very good, with homemade garlic croutons. The pasta was confusing as it contained sausage- something usually not found in pomodoro. She ate it anyway as she didnt want to make a fuss. Said it was good despite the protein.
I ordered a gluten free GOAT pizza. Dried cherries, chevre, bacon, topped with arugula and a balsamic drizzle. Not bad, but needed a little something. It could have been because GF crust isnt as flavorful as regular.
Both ordered the NA cherry fizz- delightfully flavored with tart cherry juice(when in Door county...).
Ended the meal by sharing the Gluten Free chocolate torte- delicious!
Bill came and although pricey for some pasta, pizza and no alcohol, on par for the touristy DC area.“

“Been going for years Love the food, drinks and conversation A must visit when on the Island“

“We were on the trolley and stop here for lunch. Service was outstanding and food was excellent! I even got a bandage for my thumb! Thx again!“

“We were looking for a place to eat on a Tuesday evening and we picked an excellent place, Sister Bay Bowl! Our entire crew loved everything we ordered! There were a variety of kids menu options, the blackened salmon was mouth-watering good, ribeyes were cooked and seasoned to perfection, and the Tuesday night Perch was plentiful and delicious! Excellent service and amazing meal mean we will be back on our next DC visit.“