Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Wisconsin

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Updated December 05, 2024

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

4.9

4.9 (454)

$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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Patrick

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Incredible meal with outstanding service. The decor is amazing but the lighting could be softer for an evening meal. Most entrees were moderately priced for an elegant restaurant, with the exception of the steaks, which were priced like a big city steakhouse. We had a wonderful evening and will be back again without question.

Van Acre

4.8

4.8 (459)

$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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Laura

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food and a nice little dining room to ourselves for a family holiday dinner. The small room made it much quieter. Fantastic service as well!

Birch - Milwaukee

4.9

4.9 (966)

$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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Jeffrey

Dined 2 days ago

we are working our way down the list of best Milwaukee restaurants and this is our favorite by far. everything on the December tasting menu was different and perfect. balanced flavors. Mixture of textures. Mix of temperatures . of the six or seven items on the menu we can’t decide which we liked best because we were each so good.

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

4.9

4.9 (497)

$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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DavidVIP

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Excellent Rouladen. Highly recommended. Filthy Martini, MMM!

Rye Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (597)

$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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Heather

Dined 2 days ago

The whole experience was top-notch. Excellent drinks and exceptional food quality. Most amazed by making my mother’s medium-well steak taste amazing. Highest compliments to the chef.

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The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1235)

$31 to $50

American

La Crosse

About the restaurant

We are currently open for dine-in, take-out, and curbside delivery.
The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern has been changing the dining experience in La Crosse since 2006. By offering supreme product and hospitality, we have become a favorite of locals and a travel destination all in the same. Our menus highlight seasonal American cuisine that includes certified angus beef and fresh day-boat seafood. With a focus on the freshest foods of each season, our culinary team allows the ingredients to speak for themselves. Every detail is appreciated in everything we do – enjoy the results of hard work and high standards. Our current menus can be found by visiting www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com
Thank you for supporting local businesses!

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great dinner and location. Recommend the scallops and the filet.

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Popular dish

Fresh Oysters

Popular dish

Petite Tenderloin Filet

Barringer's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (682)

$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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Nathan

Dined today

Anniversary dinner at Barringers last night. Salmon perfectly cooked, but more importantly was that the asparagus was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Finished the meal with a gezunta piece of chocolate cake. It was delicious, too big for two people.

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Champps Americana - Brookfield

4.8

4.8 (399)

$30 and under

American

Brookfield

About the restaurant

Luxury box service. 50-yard line feel. Whether it's a game day, late night or big party with all of your friends and family, Champps is the place to get in the game.

Every day, our Chef's provide huge portions of delicious food from scratch. Hand crafted burgers, slow-basted ribs that fall off the bone and expertly prepared steaks that give the best steakhouses a run for their money.

With big-screen plasma TV's throughout the building, state of the are DJ controlled sound, and great events every week you will never miss a play or a reason to stay at Champps!

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Elizabeth

Dined 4 days ago

Our server was fantastic, very patient with us as we were catching up with family. Order was perfect, came in a timely manner and was prepared correctly. We really enjoyed our lunch!

Cafe at The Pfister

4.7

4.7 (359)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Café at The Pfister features a casual full dining area available for breakfast and lunch, as well as a barista counter and patisserie in downtown Milwaukee. We proudly brew Starbucks® Coffee on the go and serve freshly baked-in-house pastries. Whether a quick meeting over coffee, a power breakfast, or a business luncheon, we offer a varied menu from Starbucks® favorites and traditional breakfast items to homemade soups, seasonal salads, a multitude of fresh sandwiches, as well as delicious gluten free and heart-healthy options.

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Fred

Dined 3 days ago

Service & seating was quick. Coffee came equally quick and menus. Ordering went well , however the hash browns were a minimal portion and cold, the ham/cheese omelet excellent, but the English muffin I asked to be well buttered was anything but!! Was also a bit surprised to hear the wait staff make a rather racist comment to a customer (as part of a conversation) that was easily overheard . In any case, the experience was definitely mixed, which is distinctly different from our prior experiences at the Cafe. I should also say my wife expressed that her food was ok.

Chives - Baileys Harbor

4.8

4.8 (1143)

$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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cathy

Dined 2 days ago

We love Chives! Food was great, and the chef made a vegetarian pasta for one in our group. The service was outstanding. So grateful you are open in the winter!

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