A  FOOD GUIDE TO SOUTHERN WISCONSIN

LOCAL FARMS, MARKETS, RESTAURANTS AND GRILLS


Where in Southern Wisconsin do you find farm fresh produce from farm stands or local artisan cheeses? Where is the best Wisconsin supper club for fish fry or Brandy Old fashioned? Bookmark the Food section, your foodie resource guide to Southern Wisconsin.


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 FARMERS MARKETS


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Bar and Grill

Banushi's Bar & Grill
Stoughton, WI

Stop in and visit BBG's today. Cold drinks, delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere are always on tap at Banushi's Bar & Grill!
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Island Bar & Grill
Fort Atkinson, WI

Riverfront bar and campground located on Blackhawk Island in Fort Atkinson, WI.
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Lucy's Hideaway
Milton, WI

Where good times & good food come together!
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Mink Farm Tavern - Food & Spirits
Cambridge, WI

Restaurant · Dance & Night Club. Serves lunch, dinner and drinks, Take Out, Outdoor Seating, Casual Attire.
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The Rail House
Deerfield, WI

Large Bar with Pool Table, Darts, Out door Decks, Protected Heated Outdoor Lounge, Banquet Room, Great Food - Wings, Chicken Strips, Onion Rings.
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The Red Baron
Edgerton, WI

Great place to enjoy drinks with friends. Live music on Saturday nights. Kitchen and outdoor patio now open!
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Snuffy's Still
Milton, WI

“Come as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend” At Snuffy’s Still in Milton, Wisconsin, we promote fun for all ages! Whether you’re looking for a fun sports bar featuring the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, great bar food, tavern, darts, music, games and more, you’ll find it all here at Snuffy’s Still!
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Sunset Bar & Grill
Fort Atkinson, WI

The best tiki bar on Lake Koshkonong.
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Two Brothers Downtown Bar & Grill
Edgerton, WI

Located in the heart of downtown Edgerton,
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Restaurants

Banushi's Bar & Grill
Stoughton, WI

Stop in and visit BBG's today. Cold drinks, delicious food, and a friendly atmosphere are always on tap at Banushi's Bar & Grill!
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Culver's of Edgerton
Newville, WI

Culver’s® is a family-favorite restaurant known for cooked-to-order ButterBurgers, 
handcrafted Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Welcome to delicious®.
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Lake Ripley Family Restaurant
Cambridge, WI

Family Style Restaurant · American Restaurant · Diner, serves breakfast and lunch, open 7 days a week.
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Springers of Lake Kegonsa
Stoughton, WI

Springers is a family-friendly restaurant with something for everyone! Travel just minutes from Madison and find a fish fry worth raving about. Nested on the North shore of beautiful Lake Kegonsa, Springers is a getaway not far away.
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The Trout House
Palmyra, WI

Wisconsin's largest trout farm. They produce award-winning smoked fish, trout and salmon, smoked to perfection using our own special recipe of herbs, fruits, sugars and spices in special ovens fired with northern hardwoods.
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Von Rutenberg Ventures
Madison, WI

Von Rutenbeg Ventures currently owns and operates Captain Bills, Nau-Ti-Gal, Betty Lou Cruises, and the Mariner's Inn.
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Yetti's Bar & Grill
Edgerton, WI

Yetti's is a family friendly restaurant serving fresh hand pattied burgers & your favorite comfort foods.
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59er Diner & Driving Range
Milton, WI

Driving Range & Clubhouse offering Authentic Vienna Beef Chicago Hotdogs, Italian Beef and Italian Sausage made from our secret family recipe!
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Supper Clubs

Anchor
Newville, WI

Anchor Inn Bar and Grill serving the delicious "Anchor Burger" located in Newville, WI right along the Rock River.
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Buckhorn Supper Club
Milton, WI

The Buckhorn has been serving guests for over 90 years, on the shores of Lake Koshkonong. The Buckhorn is located on Charley’s Bluff. Charley’s Bluff was named after Alexander Charles Vieux, an early French settler and fur trader.
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The Butterfly Club
Beloit, WI

When it comes to fine dining, we offer our customers a great place to relax and enjoy the best.
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North Shore Inn
Fort Atkinson, WI

The friendliest place around!! Come down and enjoy beautiful Lake Koshkonong. There's a lovely view of the lake from the bar and it's a great place to enjoy a drink and an appetizer before dinner or to indulge yourself with an after dinner drink.
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Stagecoach
Fort Atkinson, WI

Serving delicious steaks and seafood! 
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Breweries & Wineries

Dancing Goat Distillery
Cambridge WI

Tucked in the vineyards of Cambridge, Wisconsin, just outside of Madison - The Dancing Goat was established by a collection of family and friends. We remain “True to the Goat” combining the Art and Science of Distillation from past experience with modern technology. 
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Mr Brews Taphouse
Fort Atkinson, WI

This is where the perfect burger meets your new favorite beer.
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Northleaf Winery
Stoughton, WI

Scandinavian gifts and apparel available in Milton, Wisconsin. 
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Off Broadway Drafthouse
Madison, WI

Waunona Neighborhood / Monona - Craft Beer / Draft house 24 taps, 50+ craft bottles/cans, featuring locally sourced fresh ingredients/menu.
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Petit's Lakeview Campground & Lakefront Bar
Milton, WI

Wednesday night Jukebox Bingo, Friday Fish Fry. Saturday Prime Rib, BBQ Ribs, Sunday Meat Raffles, Beach Bar, Outdoor seating
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Lucy's Hideaway
Milton, WI

Where good times & good food come together!
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Mink Farm Tavern - Food & Spirits
Cambridge, WI

Restaurant · Dance & Night Club. Serves lunch, dinner and drinks, Take Out, Outdoor Seating, Casual Attire.
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Second Salem Brewing Company
Fort Atkinson, WI

Second Salem Brewing Company is a One-Barrel Brewery, Restaurant and Tap Lounge located in downtown Whitewater, Wisconsin.
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PIZZA

Mangiami Italiano
Fort Atkinson, WI

Mangiami Italiano is a cozy little bistro style Italian restaurant serving comfort foods from all the regions of Italy in downtown Fort Atkinson.
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Mr. Mike's Pizza
Milton, WI

The best Pizza in town! The gyros sliced from the cone daily with great calzones, burgers and sandwiches!!
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Rockie's Pizza & Subs
Milton, WI

Pizza - Subs - Dessert
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Salamone's Italian Pizzeria
Fort Atkinson, WI

Here at Salamone's, our history goes back to old world Sicilian Italian culture, with traditions and recipies handed down from generation to generation.
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Two Brothers Downtown Bar & Grill
Edgerton, WI

Located in the heart of downtown Edgerton,
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Great Places To Find a Friday Fish Fry in Southern Wisconsin


Banushis BBG Bar and Grill

800 Nygaard St, Stoughton, WI 53589-5420

Phone: (608) 873 3700


Footville Friendly Cafe

235 Depot St, Footville, WI 53548

Phone: (608) 876-6309 


Night Owl Food & Spirits

19 E Main St, Evansville, WI 53536-1121

Phone: (608) 882 9973


Road Dawg Saloon & Eatery

2419 Morse Street,
Janesville, WI 53545

Phone: (608) 756-2131

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