Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Wisconsin

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Wisconsin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Muse at Sentry

5.0

5 (466)

$50 and over

American

Stevens Point

About the restaurant

Muse at Sentry sets the tone for a unique dining experience for Stevens Point and central Wisconsin. We’ve created a sensory experience through our modern look, extensive gallery of art, and our precise culinary presentation and service. You’ll enjoy the best handmade pastas, fresh seafood, wet- and dry-aged steaks, and seasonal dishes made with the finest locally grown ingredients. Complement your meal with a selection from our unparalleled collection of wines or one of our craft-made cocktails. Savor it all while enjoying the beautiful views from the outdoor terrace or through our large picture windows. Muse is an artistic dining showcase unlike any you’ve experienced before.

Top review

Mike

Dined 6 days ago

Very nice restaurant, with great food and service.

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

5.0

5 (515)

$31 to $50

American

Madison

About the restaurant

Welcome to William's Pine Gables Supper Club.
We look forward to seeing you soon

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mitchell

Dined 2 days ago

Just an excellent meal and experience. You must try this place. Best in the whole county. Thank you

Morel

4.9

4.9 (744)

$50 and over

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

A modern American restaurant that's dedicated to source consciousness, Morel's menu finds inspiration from Chef Jonathan Manyo’s roots: Wisconsin. Morel explores natural flavors, colors, and textures from local farms, purveyors, foragers, and artisans. For eight years, Jonathan has remained dedicated to featuring a menu comprised of nearly 100% Wisconsin-sourced ingredients.

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Liza

Dined 7 days ago

Morel is a great restaurant. My dishes were filled with fresh, spring flavors…morel mushrooms, ramps, fiddleheads to name a few. The morel mushrooms were scrumptious! Impeccable service.

Chives - Baileys Harbor

4.9

4.9 (1205)

$50 and over

American

Baileys Harbor

About the restaurant

Chives Restaurant Door County is located in Downtown Baileys Harbor. Inspired by owner, JR Schoenfeld, Chives continues its reputation for food quality, presentation and value. Chives in Baileys Harbor offers choices for everyone. Farm to Table culinary experience utilizing fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, some of which are grown on property by our Chef, Brady Miner and owner, JR Schoenfeld.

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Becky

Dined 5 days ago

Each of the 3 of us ordered something different from the specials menu. We allowed a taste of everything to be shared. We all loved each of the dishes. Creative and flavorful. Delicious. The Trio appetizer is also a favorite. Attentive and knowledgeable staff and great drinks were also appreciated.

Birch - Milwaukee

4.8

4.8 (1064)

$50 and over

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

A hyper-seasonal New American Restaurant celebrating Wisconsin farmers & food producers and cooking over an open fire.

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MeganVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food was absolutely delicious - incredible, fresh flavors! Great ambiance plus, we did counter seating so entertaining to see the kitchen in action. This continues to be one of our favorite restaurants in Milwaukee!

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Barringer's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (723)

$50 and over

American

Fish Creek

About the restaurant

Barringers offers a wide variety of fresh seafood and steak options in a bright and modern steakhouse setting. Enjoy a classic cocktail or carefully selected wine at our comfortable open-air bar or outside on our spacious patio. Our upstairs loft offers a private dining experience for smaller groups. Our generous portions, friendly staff, and warm environment can be found a short walk from the marina in the heart of Fish Creek.

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AndrewVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We really enjoyed our meal and we were pleasantly surprised by the whole experience! From cocktails, to appetizers, and our steaks, everything was great!

The Inn

4.7

4.7 (47)

$31 to $50

American

Hartland

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Sean

Dined 3 days ago

This was my first time here and I was very impressed. The food and drink menus contained a lot of options and I wanted to try so many. I feel the prices are a little on the high side (especially the drinks). The dining rooms were also very loud, I hope something can be done to deaden the sound level a little bit. I will certainly come back again and try some more of the interesting items I saw on the menus.

Van Acre

4.8

4.8 (504)

$31 to $50

American

Wausau

About the restaurant

Van Acre, A Wausau Experience.

A community with deep roots and a story to tell, Wausau is the kind of place to discover and make your own. This goes for anyone who wanders these parts from near or far. Whether you’re from here or took a road that led here. Whether you’re here for the moment or for a lifetime. Van Acre is a restaurant and bar that echoes this spirit.

Located within the one of a kind Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, our heart for homegrown hospitality comes to life with authentic food and drink, a captivating space and passionate team. Our menu is inspired by the region with seasonal rustic fare served alongside classic and creative cocktails, craft brews and a curated wine list.

No matter what your journey, we invite you to savor all that is put on your table and enjoy each other’s company along the way.

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Brent

Dined 7 days ago

The food was excellent we had a ribeye (done perfectly to what we ordered) and the bison lasagna! The bar makes great specialty drinks. The service was excellent as usual.

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4.8

4.8 (656)

$31 to $50

American

Appleton

About the restaurant

RYE was established in 2014. RYE offers a refined dining experience in a stylish urban / rustic setting. Located in the heart of Downtown Appleton next to the CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel. RYE serves lunch and dinner; Monday through Saturday.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

Food presentation is beautiful, drinks very good. All our dinners were delicious. Would recommend rye for great dinner out..

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4.8

4.8 (1857)

$30 and under

American

Madison

About the restaurant

When Bill and Betty Von Rutenberg opened The Mariner’s Inn in 1966, they set out to provide a steak and seafood dining experience like none other. Mouth watering, delicious steaks aged to perfection and an assortment of seafood from lobster to the famous Friday Fish Fry.
Bill and Betty’s sons, Bill, Jack, and Robert, along with their crew, now carry on the tradition of outstanding hospitality of von Rutenberg Ventures. Waterfront dining on the patio and a sunset over the marina make dinner at Mariner’s an evening to remember. We offer five options for dining. Dine-in, expanded outdoor seating, carryout, curbside, and dockside. Try our monthly summer Lobster Boil. You can now enjoy the lobster boils by dine-in or takeout! Advance reservations required.

To make a reservation that is larger then 8 people please call us.

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cathy

Dined 4 days ago

Yet again, another lovely, memorable dinner. Food was very good. Service was excellent. So grateful for such a nice evening.

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