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Cafe Calamari, Williams Bay, WI

Cafe Calamari

4.6
4.6
1052 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Café Calamari is a fine dining establishment serving upscale Italian fare in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Guests can enjoy a view of Geneva Lake in an elegant seating area where professional staff members offer an extensive menu of authentic Italian Cuisine.

At Café Calamari, you can start with an appetizer of Tuscan Ribs, flash-fried Calamari or Caprese Salad. Move on to a main course of Honey Pear Pork Chop, Sicilian Encrusted Filet, or grilled Chilean Sea Bass.Vegetarians can enjoy our Pasta Alesandria, Bruschetta Al Pomodoro and more at Café Calamari. Every day, the chef highlights a different special, so be sure to stop by often to see what new specials and drinks we have to offer!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (262) 245-9665
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bryan Baldi
  • Neighbourhood
    Williams Bay
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lake Geneva

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Calamari is cherished for its "wonderful food and service," with a diverse menu featuring pasta, steaks, and seafood. Guests enjoy the "excellent" lake views and "inviting" atmosphere, whether dining indoors or on the patio. The restaurant's efficient and friendly staff enhance the dining experience, making it a local favorite.

1,052 Reviews
  1. Colette

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! We hadn’t visited in a while and were so pleased with the quality and service.

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  2. Robin

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing service from Tony for mom’s 81st birthday.. sat in a cozy booth.. food was fabulous!

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  3. Ron

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter preoccupied Order not correct waiter said it was Ordered pork rib eye and received dry poncho

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  4. Sue

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the filet Sicilian style. Steak was done perfectly. The seasoning was extremely salty. Our waiter brought us the herb seasoning without salt and that was perfect!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our family dinners at Cafe Calamari. Never disappoints

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  6. Cheryl

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance was pleasant. Food was rushed out. No time to finish salad before dinner was delivered. Once dinner was finished and cleared the server was too busy to attend to us for dessert.

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  7. MICHAEL

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Calamari has been our go-to restaurant for anniversaries and birthdays since we lived in the Bay 20-25 years ago. We've rarely been disappointed. Be aware that it can get crowded during the summer. There is an option to eat at the bar for a reduced price that excludes a few accompaniments. I'm not sure if that's changed since a side salad is no longer included with an entree in the main dining room. Prices are reasonable but like anywhere, they've increased quite a bit since we first went there. I cook my steaks at home because I doing it and am a bit thrifty when it comes to paying $40-$60 for a steak. That may be reasonable downtown Chicago but I live here and can cook my own steak. My point being - I've never had a steak there but I imagine they're very good.

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  8. Toni

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our server Alissa made the experience the best!

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  9. Bob

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Cafe Calamari. Everything is always fantastic.

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  10. Richard

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Please see the private note below. Why is there a minimum character count?

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FAQs

Cafe Calamari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (262) 245-9665.

Cafe Calamari is rated 4.6 stars by 1052 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Calamari

8 East Geneva Street, Williams Bay, WI 53191

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Williams Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bryan Baldi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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