Grunzolio Pizzeria and Brewpub

Dining at Domino's is not an option for college town like Whitewater.  Grunzolio Pizzeria and Brewpub is always a local favorite and with students. Pizza and beer there is no closer place to Valhalla than that combo for the university set. This pizzeria makes fresh pizzas with fresh ingredients, homemade sauce every morning and sells pizza by the slice throughout the day.  And patrons can find a great tap menu of beers brewed by this popular student institution.

Address: 108 S Fremont Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin

Phone:(608) 884-0131

China House

The popularity of American fast food or junk food comes from the scientifically, successfully identified ratio of salt to sugar. Many smaller town Chinese restaurants know this winning combo of flavor yields repeat customers. And while China House does ascribe to the sweet to salty formula where the restaurant deviates is the chef's less reliance on salt. This flavor choice is apparent in China House's fried rice, which is not brownish from an abundance soy sauce. There is the traditional American offering of a lunch special with the classics like General Tsao's, Sesame Chicken and Cashew Chicken but unlike many Chinese restaurants these days owned by Chinese from the Mainland, China House's Garden's menu harkens back to the days of when Cantonese cuisine dominated American options. For those Cantonese classics look no further than the many choices like Lo Mein, Mu Shu, Chow Mei Fun, Chow Mein, and Chop Suey. 

And Bonus points: tea for complimentary for all customers, self serve, usually Oolong a Chinese classic.

This restaurant is plastic free, cash and check only please.

Address: 1128 W Main St Whitewater

Phone: (262) 473-9788

Gus's Pizza Palace

For a more formal experience Gus's is a very popular pizza destination over 50 years with out of town families, locals and students.  This pizzeria is a tradition for students many coming back years later after graduating from UW-Whitewater. The thin crust with homemade sauce and of course fresh ingredients, is a must here.  Don't forget the buckets of chicken, cheese sticks and gyros too.

Address: 139 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190-1903

Phone: (262)-473-3562

Fanatico Ristorante Italian

Owned by two former NYC restaurant owners this a special place to bring the family for a celebration like a graduation from UW-Whitewater. This unpretentious, tasteful sit down, and slow down, Italian restaurant serving up the classics like ravioli, chicken marsala, lasagna, chicken parmesan and of course spaghetti and meatballs (Puttanesca with Meatballs) with a side order of mozzarella or zucchini sticks.  The deserts are amazing with eye popping array of cakes too with offerings like lemon marscarpone, tiramisu or cannoli for starters.

Reservations are recommended but it depends on the day of the week, and events in town like graduation day.

Address: 162 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190-1975

Phone: (262)-472-0747

The Kraus Haus At The Fuzzy Pig

A small plate restaurant featuring Spanish cuisine dished like Arborio Braised Rice, Slow braised Via Sous Vida,  Huancaina Con Pato, German dishes like Braunschweiger Pickled Herring and Kessler Ripchen and odd assortment of dishes like Haus Made Fresh Pasta,  Filet Mignon, Aji Amarillo Peppers, Short Ribs, mussels, a forest popover and many more popular smalls.

Address: N8660 Clover Valley Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190

The Campbell Boys

Candy, ice cream and sandwiches all in one historic building in downtown Edgerton. Two local brothers found their calling with very unique twists on more commonplace sandwiches with fresh bread and local favorite, Boar's Head meats. Take for example the sandwich, the grilled, Henry Street, ham, French brie slathered with fig paste,  mixed greens, and cucumber, very creative and delicious. Then there's the homemade soups, like the vegetable beef. And check out the retro candy offerings around the front counter, amazing array of classics that the mother of the two brothers says was brought back to life thanks to an enterprising company buying the brands and their time tested sweet recipes. And any time of year is appropriate for ice cream from local favorite Chocolate Shoppe.

115 N. Henry Street, Edgerton
Phone:   (608) 883-6988

The Red Baron

Looking for delicious pizza, a lively environment and an overall great place to hangout, grab a drink and eat? Then make Red Baron your destination of choice.

Filled with a variety of taps, spirits and a vast selection of other brews, there is little chance that anyone will leave Red Baron with an unquenched thirst.

With a focus on creating unique and delicious handmade pizzas, Red Baron uses only the freshest ingredients to curate a tasting experience like no other.

Live Music

Featuring an indoor stage along with an outdoor patio, Red Baron has a full list of live bands and music acts that can be enjoyed all year long.

Address: 24 W Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534
Phone:   (608)-364-4615

Buckhorn Supper Club

Is there a more apt location for a supper club then shoreside by a lake? If there ever was a Southern Wisconsin restaurant with that true look and feel of a Northwoods' supper club the Buckhorn on the shores of Lake Koshkonong would have to be it. Enjoy great food classics like prime rib and the traditional Friday Fish Fry too.

Please note: 11802 N Charley Bluff Road in the winter months is a destination for ice fishing. The road might be a bit narrowed by the abundance of angler pickup trucks and SUVs.

Address: 11802 N Charley Bluff Rd, Milton, WI 53563
Phone:   (608)-868-2653
https://buckhornsupperclub.com/about

Winchester Restaurant

It is a little unusual to put a restaurant located in a truck stop in a best restaurants list but the Winchester Restaurant inside the Edgerton Travel Plaza, has consistently proven a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner can be made affordably and taste good as well. For starters the Winchester has all the breakfast classics, like omelettes, pancakes, ham, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, corned beef and hash and great coffee. Lunch offers a traditional selection of classic American sandwiches with sides. And for dinner, there is a great fish fry. Some customers also rave about the Winchester Restaurant's Spaghetti Dinner with two large house meatballs and homemade pasta sauce. 

Address: 568 Haugen Rd, Edgerton, WI 53534-9371

Phone: 608 884 8800

www.i90truckstop.com/

El Patron Mexican Grill

Since 2011, El Patron Mexican Grill has been serving locals with delicious traditional Mexican food for lunch and dinner crowds. Located in one of downtown Edgerton's historic buildings, a classic Wisconsin bar/restaurant combo, El Patron offers traditional popular American Mexican food like tacos, enchiladas and burritos and even tamales but where this restaurant's menu shines is its extensive seafood section.  Caldo 7 Mares, their seafood soup (order early as it takes 25 minutes) featuring mussels, shrimp, fish and octopus, while other dinners incorporate shrimp, another notable is Tostadas de Ceviche made to order with either shrimp or tilapia.  And for a true Wisconsinite you can't go wrong with El Patron's extensive alcohol menu.

Address: 2 W Fulton St, Edgerton, WI 53534-1820

Phone: 608 561 6400

https://www.elpatronedgerton.com/

Lin's Garden

The popularity of American fast food or junk food comes from the scientifically, successfully identified ratio of salt to sugar.  Many smaller town Chinese restaurants know this winning combo of flavor yields repeat customers. And while Lin's Garden does ascribe to the sweet to salty formula where the restaurant deviates is the chef's less reliance on salt. This flavor choice is apparent in Lin's fried rice, which is not brownish from an abundance soy sauce.  There is the traditional American offering of a lunch special with the classics like General Tsao's, Sesame Chicken and Cashew Chicken but unlike many Chinese restaurants these days owned by Chinese from the Mainland, Lin's Garden's menu harkens back to the days of when Cantonese cuisine dominated American options.  For those Cantonese classics look no further than the many choices like Lo Mein, Chow Mein, and Chop Suey. 

Address: 108 W Fulton Ste Edgerton, WI 53534

Phone: (608) 884-0388