Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Wisconsin

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Wisconsin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Screaming Tuna - Mequon

4.8

4.8 (58)

$30 and under

Sushi

Mequon

About the restaurant

Home of Chef Jason Morimoto, Winner of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's Sushi Master Season 2. The Lil' Tuna is the long awaited baby sister to Screaming Tuna Milwaukee. Located in the Mequon Public Market, & serving surprises from proper omakase to ramen & sushi tacos, it's the perfect size sushi bar to put a little extra love into every bite. And when you're done hanging out with the chefs you can peruse the stellar lineup market neighbors: Good City Brewing. Boca Rica. Purple Door Ice Cream. Lakeside Cookie Co. Santorini Grill. Mad Rush Pizza. Aloha Poke.

Top review

VincentVIP

Dined 7 days ago

First time eating at the Mequon location. It was a terrific experience. A great Fathers Day for me and my family.

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Experience

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Fat Belly

5.0

5 (78)

$31 to $50

Asian

Sister Bay

About the restaurant

Sushi, Ramen, Poke and more!
Fat Belly offers classic Asian cuisine with a twist. The only restaurant in Northern Door County that you'll find these flavors.
Come dine with us in our newly remodeled indoor or outdoor dining rooms. We offer a great selection of beer, wine and sake.

Top review

KrisVIP

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

The food here is always fresh and top notch. It’s a friendly and delightful experience. And Daniel is a great server.

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

5.0

5 (531)

$31 to $50

American

Madison

About the restaurant

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

Top review

John

Dined 2 days ago

Started with the Longbranch old fashioned - Excellent. Then the duck wontons - amazing. Beef barley soup with a capital BEEF - Sizable, plentiful chunks of tender goodness - very tasty. Entree was breaded parmesan walleye (special) which I ordered with onion rings. You don't see onion rings everywhere up nort', and they were a nice departure from fries. The walleye was fantastic - one large fillet and I barely made it halfway through. I stole a few spoons of my sister's baked French onion soup which was perfection (and not overly salty as many are), along with a few bites of her Wienerschnitzel a'la holstein (with a fried egg) which was a plate-dwarfing cutlet that was delicious and the spatzle was right on. The only problem is that we didn't bring big enough appetites (for me, that's saying something). I ate until I was full, then I kept picking until I was ashamed, then I was ashamed that I could only eat what I did. You might anticipate a nice lunch the next day from the generous portions. Toni (sp?) was a great server and the ambience was pure Northwoods supper club (minus various fish & deer mounts if I recall). Plenty of wood - everything almost unusually clean (I couldn't help but even notice the shine on the sprinkler escutcheons on the ceiling) and in great condition. Modern fixtures and solid construction in the room you'll probably visit once or twice, past the well-lit bar area. Quickly added to our "it's tradition" list when up in Vilas County.

Cafe Manna

4.9

4.9 (898)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Brookfield

About the restaurant

Café Manna is one of the first 100% vegetarian restaurants in Southeastern Wisconsin. We are committed to bringing you fresh, “made from scratch” delicious food. We have produce delivered daily to ensure our dishes are fresh and full flavored. Many of our ingredients are locally grown and chosen for seasonality. Additionally, we use a reverse osmosis water purification system. Café Manna was the first restaurant in Wisconsin to reach the 3-star Green Restaurant Certification level. We have been the Open Table "Diners' Choice" award winner, and also the "Best of Milwaukee" winner for best vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free restaurant. Our fresh menu features many vegan, gluten-free and raw dishes and our specials change up every 2 weeks. Visit us during the summer to enjoy patio dining, or indoors for a more intimate experience. Our friendly staff is ready to serve you!

Top review

Valerie

Dined on May 28, 2025

Incredible food served by an incredible server who is so friendly, smoky and proud of what she is serving. Lovely lovely place. Definitely will go back!

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Experience

Tapas & Tequila

Muse at Sentry

4.9

4.9 (472)

$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.

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Wayne

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Muse is a wonderful place to dine. Excellent food, service, price, and ambiance.

EsterEv

4.9

4.9 (191)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood, EsterEv offers a 6-course chef's tasting experience, which evokes globally inspired nostalgic flavors from grandma's kitchen. Presented by James Beard Best Chef Midwest nominees Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite.

Top review

Jeff

Dined on May 2, 2025

EsterEv was fantastic! A great mix of casual atmosphere and next level food! Had the 8 course tasting menu and we let our server decide what the dishes would be. She picked some great ones. We left fulfilled but not stuffed and can’t wait to go back again soon!

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Guest Chef Dinner with Amanda Turner ($140)

Morel

4.9

4.9 (767)

$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.

Top review

JulieVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

The food was fabulous!! Service was great too. Morels were amazing!!

Chives - Baileys Harbor

4.9

4.9 (1243)

$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.

Top review

BenjaminVIP

Dined today

Had a wonderful dining experience at Chives, the drinks we started off with were great and the oysters were so fresh. The little bit of puff pastry with the escargot was also a lovely little touch. Both of the mains we had were delicious and full of flavor, would definitely come back!

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1020)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Madison

About the restaurant

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is located on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. The Schoolhouse was built in 1864 and was converted into a restaurant in 2008. We pride ourselves in supporting local vendors and ingredients to bring you the best quality dishes.

Enjoy a meal in our beautiful bistro or on the deck/patio as weather permits. We have a great selection of wine, cocktails, and carry a variety of domestic and craft beers.

The Schoolhouse is also a great venue for small events - micro weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, and any other celebrations!

Top review

Julia

Dined 1 day ago

What a delight! First class all the way, from the greeting at the door through leaving. Service was great. My friend had the Roquefort Salad and I had the Beef Wellington. Bough of us left so happy! I highly recommend!

Villa Dolce

4.9

4.9 (656)

$30 and under

Italian

Middleton

About the restaurant

A modern Italian cafe in the heart of downtown historic Middleton. With a contemporary vibe this fusion Italian gem features unique topping gourmet pizzas, handmade pasta and famous Gelato.

Top review

Aubree

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Amazing food, great service. A little noisy for a business dinner but would come back again and again!

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