Looking for a unique place to eat at during your next visit to Wisconsin Dells, WI?
You’ll definitely want to add these local restaurants to your list. I’m sharing options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Thanks again to the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau for hosting our visit. All opinions are my own.
Breakfast Spots in Wisconsin Dells
Start your day with these great local restaurants.
Fill Up at Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty
411 State Hwy 13, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Taking family-style food to another level, you’ll need a big appetite for Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty.
You can get a picture with Paul Bunyan or Babe the Blue Ox on your way to eat at this lodge-themed restaurant.
You pay for your meal before you’re seated. It’s a little different, but it does make it faster when you’re ready to leave after your meal.
If you want your server’s tip added to your bill, tell the cashier in advance.
Our breakfast started with buttermilk donuts, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage links, ham, camp-fried potatoes, flapjacks, coffee, and juice.
We could have gotten refills on any of the breakfast items, but we were stuffed after the first round.
Kudos to those who keep those refills coming. The restaurant also serves other menu items for lunch and dinner if you visit at a later time.
Enjoy Breakfast Sweets at Mr. Pancake
1405 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy
This is a great breakfast spot in a building shaped like a giant paddleboat.
The specialty pancakes are large, and the omelets even come with pancakes, so you don’t have to choose between sweet or savory.
You will definitely not leave hungry. Mr. Pancake is across the street from the Noah’s Ark Waterpark entrance.
That makes it a great place to fill up before your big day at the park.
*This is a popular spot for breakfast, so try to avoid the morning rush and get there extra early or later.
Restaurants for Lunch & Dinner in the Wisconsin Dells
These are great restaurants to stop by for lunch or dinner while in Wisconsin Dells.
A Cheese Lovers Paradise at MACS – Macaroni and Cheese Shop
208 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Mac and cheese fans, this place is for you! Don’t let the pan sizes fool you, because the regular size is filling.
MACS has an assortment of creative combinations to mix up your mac n’ cheese, and I can guarantee that it will be love at first bite.
A few of our favorite dishes were the bacon, chicken, ranch, and jalapeno popper. My younger son is a mac and cheese purist, and he still loved his version, too.
Stay and Play at The Grateful Shed Truckyard
1470 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy
The Grateful Shed Truckyard was one of my favorite discoveries during our visit.
It combines food trucks, great live music, creative seating, and decor, including an elevated rehabbed Greyhound bus that you can dine in.
You can choose from food trucks with Asian food, street tacos, and grilled cheese variations. The hardest part is narrowing down your options.
There is a bar and plenty of seating areas inside or outside. The bus is a unique seating option if you don’t mind heights.
There are a few smaller buses to dine in on the lower level, too.
The outdoor area also has fire pits and cornhole.
You really need to take your time to look around at everything while you are there.
There are so many fun details located throughout the space.
Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille
150 Gasser Rd
I’m a sucker for a gimmick, and Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille has a dining experience that will put a smile on the faces of adults and kids alike.
You can sit in an area where your food and drinks are delivered by a server …or you can sit where the food is delivered by train.
Seriously, why would you want to sit anywhere else?
Our sandwiches and burgers were delicious and delivered quickly, which was great because we had a time crunch before leaving for the airport.
The expressions on the kids’ faces as the train passed by, blowing bubbles, or when it delivered their meals were priceless. I’ll admit, I was super excited when our food came by train, too.
Cook Your Meat at Hot Rocks
399 Co Rd A
Hot Rocks is a tiki-themed restaurant with fun drinks and menu items you can watch while cooking on a hot lava stone.
Your server will give you pointers for the best practices for when to flip or sear your meat, depending on what you select.
We tried the Filet Mignon Medallions, Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, and the Porterhouse.
What’s great is that you’re in charge of ensuring that your meat is cooked to your preferences on the 750 degrees Fahrenheit lava stone in front of you.
Don’t forget to save room for the Hot Rocks Fudge Volcano for dessert. This is a great dessert for sharing, and the brownie is delicious.
More Adventures In Wisconsin Dells
Looking for more things to do in the area?
You’ll want to add these ideas to your list.
