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Dining in Door County

A Flourishing Food Scene, Off the Trodden Path

Door County’s culinary influences may date back to the 1800s when Icelandic, Scandinavian, and European settlers began immigrating here, but the region’s position as a Midwestern culinary powerhouse is only a development of the last few decades. These days, you can find everything up here from kid-friendly fast-casual spots to classic Wisconsin supper clubs to pubs serving gourmet burgers and wings to fine-dining restaurants embracing the latest in global food trends.

Food & Dining Highlights

Food, drinks, dining, and hospitality are a huge part of the Door County experience—no matter the time of year. Here are just a few unique and unexpected food experiences worth checking out.

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Dining Options

Drinking Establishments

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Find Vegetarian, Vegan, & Gluten-Free Dining

In search of a meal without meat, animal products, or gluten? Check out this primer on restaurants in Door County that typically serve up your favorite health-conscious dishes.
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Looking for a Group-Friendly Restaurant?

Door County has dozens of restaurants that can accommodate large groups of travelers. So whether you need to feed 5, 10, 50, or 400 people, there’s a spot to get grub for your whole group.

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Videos: Dished Up

Take an in-depth tour of the local culinary scene in the Dished Up video series where chefs and owners give you an inside look at their signature dishes and cooking styles.

Take in All the Flavors of Door County

Explore these food-forward features to get a feel for what an authentic Door County food experience is like.

Feast Your Eyes on This: Video Highlights

Watch: Featured Foods

The Savor Door County video series serves up instructions on how to craft a few distinctively Door County meals.

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