Looking for the best restaurants in Door County open in winter? It’s no secret that the peninsula slows down during the winter months. Luckily, some of the best restaurants in northern Door are open year-round. Here’s a list of all of Door County restaurants open in winter, including a brief description of what food and atmosphere to expect at each restaurant.
Tip: Double Check Restaurant Hours
Most Door County restaurants have limited/changing opening days and hours in winter. For example, some restaurants are only open on weekends. Some coffee shops are only open through early afternoon. Double check the individual restaurant hours before going.
Sister Bay Restaurants Open In Winter
Food
- Al Johnson’s — the goats aren’t outside for winter, but the Swedish pancakes are a DoCo staple.
- Stabbur Scandinavian Beer Garden — pub extension of Al Johnson’s.
- Wild Tomato Sister Bay — gourmet pizza.
- Cultured Sourdough — sourdough bagels and sandwiches.
- Zero Sum — gluten free breakfast and lunch, smoothies and smoothie bowls.
- CHOP Steakhouse — upscale steak and seafood.
- Waterfront Restaurant — upscale waterfront dining.
- Thyme Market & Catering — upscale dinner.
- Savor BBQ & Taphouse — best barbecue in northern Door.
- Savor Juicy Burgers — smash burgers and Wisconsin cheese curds.
- The Cleat — waterfront Tex-Mex.
- Husby’s — casual pub scene.
- Sister Bay Bowl — pizza, supper club dinners and bowling.
- ZaZa’s Pizzeria — classic carryout pizza joint.
- One Star Burgers & Dogs — fast food style burgers, dogs and soft serve.
Coffee & Drinks
- happy coffee — house-made coffee syrups.
- Rad House Cafe — play set to keep your kids entertained.
- June’s Farmhouse — Colectivo coffee, wine and small bites.
- Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery — beer and seltzer.
Ellison Bay Restaurants Open In Winter
Food
- Blue Bear — farm-to-table brunch spot.
- Della Porta — Italian dining extension of Blue Bear.
- Mink River Basin — sports bar with steak, local fish, burgers and more.
Coffee & Drinks
- Kick Ash Coffee — in-house coffee roastery with gluten free pastries and treats.
- Brew Coffeehouse — coffee and pastries.
FjorD & FRame
Staying With Us?
We’re located just 5 minutes from downtown Sister Bay and downtown Ellison Bay. Our favorite spots for food within 5-10 minutes from our cabin are Wild Tomato Pizza Sister Bay, Al Johnson’s and Cultured Sourdough. Our favorite spots for coffee within 5-10 minutes from our cabin are Sip and Kick Ash Coffee.
Fish Creek Restaurants Open In Winter
Food
- Alexander’s — upscale steak and seafood.
- Barringers — upscale steak and seafood.
- CUT — fancy date night.
- Wild Tomato Fish Creek — gourmet pizza.
- Bayside Tavern — pub-style menu, voted “Wisconsin’s best small town bar.”
- Shiny Moon Cafe — breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks.
- White Gull Inn Restaurant — year-round traditional Door County fish boils.
- English Inn — steaks and seafood.
Coffee & Drinks
- Blue Horse Beach Cafe — coffee and pastries.
- Hill Street — bar and grill joint.
Ephraim Restaurants Open In Winter
Food
- Sip — great coffee and Latin-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner menus.
- La Sirena — upscale Mexican dining experience.
- Bad Moravian — Detroit-style deep dish pizza.
- Klaud’s Kitchen — coffees, pastries and casual lunch spot.
Coffee & Drinks
- Ephraim Coffee Lab — locally roasted coffee.
Egg Harbor Restaurants Open In Winter
Food
- Carrington — upscale American menu with a view.
- Casey’s BBQ & Smokehouse — classic barbecue joint with Friday fish fries.
- Shipwrecked Brew Pub — classic American burgers, seafood and daily fish fries.
- MacReady Artisan Bread Company — breads, pastries and sandwiches made from scratch.
- Stone Hedge Golf And Pub — golf simulators and pub menu.
Coffee & Drinks
- Cupola — coffee, breakfast, sandwiches and soups.
- Village Cafe — coffee and brunch.
- Salute Mexican Lounge — authentic Mexican small plates with wine and beer.
- Hatch Distilling — in-house distillery drinks.
- One Barrel Brewing — Wisconsin-branded small-batch ales and seltzers.
Bailey’s Harbor Restaurants Open In Winter
Food
- Chives — upscale farm-to-table brunch, lunch and dinner.
- Inland Pizza — farm-to-table gourmet sourdough pizza.
- Cornerstone Pub — all-American menu featuring Lake Michigan whitefish.
- AC Tap — wings, burgers and pub food.
- Coyote Roadhouse — burgers, sandwiches and steak dinners.
- Harbor Fish Market & Grille — waterfront speciality seafood.
Coffee & Drinks
- Roost + Banter — coffee, seasonal drinks and house-made coffee syrups.
- Sway Brewing — coffee and scratch bakery by morning, draft beer and street food by night.
- Door County Brewing — year-round live music, beer, cider, wine on tap and handheld eats.
- Blue Ox Bar — saloon-themed bar with pub food.
Jacksonport Restaurants Open In Winter
- Island Fever Rum Bar & Grill — Tex-Mex menu featuring Door County whitefish.
- Scotty’s Pub + Grub — broasted chicken, burgers, pizza, wings and Friday fish fries.
Gills Rock Restaurants Open In Winter
- Charlie’s Smokehouse — smoked fish.
Washington Island Restaurants Open In Winter
- Red Cup Coffee House — coffee, breakfast burritos and sandwiches.
- WIS-CO Washington Island Coffee — coffee, breakfast and pastries made with local ingredients.
- KK-Fiske Restaurant And Granary Saloon — Lake Michigan whitefish caught daily, salads and sandwiches.
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