Great Food, Wine, and Spirits in the Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells serves up delicious dining and wine adventures, from charming supper clubs and waterfront restaurants to cozy cafés, sizzling steakhouses, family-friendly eateries, and wonderful wineries, offering memorable flavors and warm Midwestern hospitality year-round. We experienced casual restaurants like Daylene’s and Ishnala Supper Clubs, fine dining at Fields at the Wilderness and Del Bar, The Boat at The Vue hotel, and the cozy Bistro at Wollersheim Winery.
Fields at The Wilderness Restaurant
Fields at The Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells offers a fine dining experience with delicious food, inviting atmosphere, friendly service, and a comfortable setting for everyone. I enjoyed my Shrimp Scampi gratin baked with a garlic cream sauce over linguini. One of my dining partners had the Shellfish Medley, with broiled shrimp, lobster, and scallops served with risotto and lobster cream sauce. She said it tasted as delicious as it looked. Another had the bone-in rib chop with a cheesy twice baked potato. Everything was delicious.
Fields is part of The Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, a massive, family-friendly destination featuring sprawling indoor and outdoor waterparks, rustic lodge accommodations, diverse dining, and endless entertainment across a scenic, woodland campus.
Daylene’s Supper Club in Partnership With Kalhari Resort
Daylene’s Supper Club, in partnership with Kalahari Resort, offers classic supper club charm, delicious comfort food, generous portions, and friendly service on the shores of beautiful Lake Delton. Specialties include slow-roasted prime rib, hand cut steaks, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Diners can eat outside on the beautiful patio or inside, where large windows overlook scenic Lake Delton.
Two of us ordered the delicious Crispy Chicken Nashville Hot sandwich, built with a crispy fried chicken breast tossed in a fiery Nashville hot sauce, topped with dill pickles, pub sauce, and house-made coleslaw, all served on a toasted brioche bun with fries or potato salad. Another was happy with the Tuna Melt, classic house-made tuna salad stacked with fresh sliced tomato and melted cheddar cheese, served open-faced on toasted country white bread.
Del-Bar Restaurant in Wisconsin Dells
Del-Bar Restaurant in Wisconsin Dells offers elegant supper club dining, delicious steaks, fresh seafood, classic cocktails, exceptional service, and a cozy, romantic atmosphere perfect for special occasions.
We started with Seared Sashimi Tuna, featuring premium, perfectly seared ahi sashimi tuna accompanied by crisp cucumbers, fresh avocado, and crunchy rice crackers. This popular appetizer is beautifully dressed and served with sesame soy sauce, traditional wasabi, pickled ginger, and a smooth wasabi aioli.
For mains, we ordered Char-Grilled Scottish Salmon, Grilled Pork Chop, and the tender Filet Mignon. The fish and meats were perfectly cooked, and the sides were all tasty. Full dinner entrées include your choice of a tossed garden salad, spinach salad, or soup, plus a side dish.
Ishnala Supper Club, the Number One Supper Club in Wisconsin
Nestled along picturesque Mirror Lake, Ishnala Supper Club offers breathtaking views, rustic Northwoods charm, legendary Old Fashioneds, and exceptional steaks, creating an unforgettable Wisconsin dining experience surrounded by towering pines. Ishnala is recognized as Wisconsin’s #1 Supper Club, and is consistently voted the state’s top supper club across regional travel showdowns and visitor polls.
In addition to fantastic food, drink, and views, Ishnala is well known for its signature Brandy Old-Fashioneds. In fact, Ishnala served over 100,000 glasses of this iconic drink during a single season (They are closed during the winter months). The name “Ishnala” means “by itself alone” in the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Native American language. The name perfectly describes the Ishanal Supper Club, which sits alone on a cliff overlooking picturesque Mirror Lake.
Inside, our group got a kick out of the many local animals displayed on the walls and throughout the log cabin structure, including Black Bear, Timber Wolves, White-Tailed Deer, Foxes, and Badgers. Another big attraction is the massive, living Norway Pine tree that grows directly through the center of the main dining room. The architecture, décor, and views make Ishnala very unique and very special. I especially enjoyed sitting with my Brandy Old Fashioned, sitting in a comfy Adirondack chair watching the sun set over scenic Mirrow Lake at this historic Supper Club in the Wisconsin wilderness.
Bistro at Wollersheim Winery
Wollersheim has a wonderful French Bistro located on the winery grounds. This casual, scratch-kitchen is run by Chef Romain Coquard, the eldest son of the winery’s long-time winemakers. Chef Coquard trained in France and returned to Wollersheim, opening the Bistro in October of 2019. Modeled after traditional Parisian bistros, they offer quick, comforting, home-style meals made with fresh ingredients.
For lunch, I couldn’t resist The Frenchy, a premium Croque Monsieur made with local ham and melted Gruyère cheese on fresh bread. Delicious! Our group also tried the Smoked Salmon Salad Niçoise Wrap, with vibrant greens tossed with premium seafood, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and house-made vinaigrettes. We couldn’t leave without trying the bistro’s trademark cookie, so we shared the Brandy Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookie, a soft, uniquely flavored cookie that incorporates chocolate chips, fresh orange zest, and cherries soaked directly in Wollersheim’s own Press House Brandy.
Wollersheim Winery, Between Wisconsin Dells and Madison
Nestled among scenic hills near Wisconsin Dells, Wollersheim Winery blends historic charm, award-winning wines, a cozy bistro, and breathtaking vineyard views, inviting visitors to savor exceptional tastings in a picturesque, European-inspired countryside setting. Located in Prairie du Sac/Sauk City, Wisconsin, the winery is about halfway between Wisconsin Dells and Madison about 30 minutes from The Dells.
The property’s winemaking roots trace back to the early 1840s. A Hungarian nobleman named Agoston Haraszthy immigrated to Wisconsin and planted the first grapevines, but then left for California in 1848 in search of a warmer climate. He introduced European grapes to Sonoma and became known as the Father of California Viticulture for his contributions to the Wine Industry on the west coast.
Meanwhile, the Kehl family had acquired the property and made wine and brandy until 1899, when a severe freeze killed all the vines, and the family decided not to replant. The property was converted to a conventional dairy and crop farm. The next phase as a vineyard and winery came about in 1972, when Robert and JoAnn Wollersheim bought the property. They reworked the land, planted vines, and began producing wine through the 1970s. In 1984 Phillipe Coquard, a 13thgeneration winemaker from France, arrived at Wollersheim. He took over as head winemaker in 1985, and eventually married Bob and JoAnn’s daughter Julie.
Today, Wollersheim is recognized as one of the top wineries in Wisconsin. A distillery was added in 2015, and family members have continued to make significant contributions. Julie and Phillipe’s daughter Celine was named the Head Winemaker and son Romain is the Head Chef for the Bistro, providing continued leadership for the next generation.
Wollersheim’s award winning Prairie Fume American Seyval semi-dry white wine is Wisconsin’s most popular wine. The distillery is known for producing bourbons, whiskeys, brandies, gin, and other spirits. For top wines, spirits, food, and beautiful landscapes, Wollersheim Winery and Distillery have helped put Wisconsin wines and spirits on the map.
Great Food, Drinks, and Scenic Beauty in Wisconsin Dells
In addition to beautiful rivers, lakes, scenic terrain, and great waterparks, Wisconsin Dells has many amazing restaurants and wineries in south-central Wisconsin. Head to this Wisconsin paradise for the best in food, wine, spirits, and spectacular scenery.
Thanks to our gracious hosts during our visit to Wisconsin Dells. All opinions are my own.
