The best restaurants in Door County

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Crate Restaurant

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When you want a little upgrade to your weeknight, Crate Restaurant nails it with sushi, fresh seafood, and steaks cooked just right, then…

136 N 3rd Ave (Sturgeon Bay)

When you want a little upgrade to your weeknight, Crate Restaurant nails it with sushi, fresh seafood, and steaks cooked just right, then pairs it all with signature cocktails, delicious sake, cider, beer, and wines. A dependable Door County gem worth revisiting.

From the Door County newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Bluefront Cafe

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Bluefront Cafe keeps it simple and good with delicious, healthy, natural meals that hit the spot, from legit breakfast plates to satisfying…

86 W Maple St (Sturgeon Bay)

Bluefront Cafe keeps it simple and good with delicious, healthy, natural meals that hit the spot, from legit breakfast plates to satisfying midday bites. Patio’s open, swing by this week, and if you’re planning a get-together, they’ll cater so you can actually enjoy it.

From the Door County newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Little Caesars

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Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

922 S Duluth Ave (Sturgeon Bay)

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

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The Gnoshery

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The Gnoshery is a board game cafe with a 100+ title Stay & Play library, so you can grab breakfast, lunch, or pizza and burgers while…

23 N 3rd Ave (Sturgeon Bay)

The Gnoshery is a board game cafe with a 100+ title Stay & Play library, so you can grab breakfast, lunch, or pizza and burgers while testing a new favorite, then snag it to take home. Swing by this week for meetups and fresh table vibes.

From the Door County newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Prince of Pierogi Restaurant: Sturgeon Bay is turning weeknights into comfort-food victories with homemade pierogi in all kinds of…

846 Egg Harbor Rd (Sturgeon Bay)

Prince of Pierogi Restaurant: Sturgeon Bay is turning weeknights into comfort-food victories with homemade pierogi in all kinds of fillings, plus cabbage rolls, hunter’s stew, Polish crepes, borscht, and kielbasa hot dogs. Wash it down with a Polish lager or a craft American brew and call it a day.

From the Door County newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Craving a break from same-old? West Side Commons cooks up playful comfort hits like a gravy-crowned hangover burger, crab rangoon pizza,…

26 E Oak St (Sturgeon Bay)

Craving a break from same-old? West Side Commons cooks up playful comfort hits like a gravy-crowned hangover burger, crab rangoon pizza, and crispy chicken over Belgian-style waffles. Big flavors, zero fuss, all the cozy vibes you want for an easy weeknight treat.

From the Door County newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Whether you order online or swing by the truck, Jolly's Street Pizza is cranking out made-from-scratch, baked-to-order pies from a…

835 Egg Harbor Rd (Sturgeon Bay)

Whether you order online or swing by the truck, Jolly's Street Pizza is cranking out made-from-scratch, baked-to-order pies from a decades-long family recipe rooted in the 1960s Jolly Rogers tradition. Supreme or The Garden, All Meat or Hawaiian, the crispy crust situation is very real.

From the Door County newsletter, September 13, 2026

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Nightingale Supper Club leans into the whole “more than a meal” thing with a cozy, old-school vibe and plates that scratch the steakhouse…

1541 Egg Harbor Rd (Sturgeon Bay)

Nightingale Supper Club leans into the whole “more than a meal” thing with a cozy, old-school vibe and plates that scratch the steakhouse itch. Perfect when you want a proper Door County dinner without the fuss, right at the gateway in Sturgeon Bay.

From the Door County newsletter, September 19, 2026

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Elmo's turns weeknights into easy wins with wood-fired pies built on handmade dough, homemade sauce, and locally-sourced toppings that…

143 N 4th Ave (Sturgeon Bay) · ✓ checked Sep 10

Elmo's turns weeknights into easy wins with wood-fired pies built on handmade dough, homemade sauce, and locally-sourced toppings that actually taste like something. Customize it your way, add a gourmet salad, then bask in that fast, friendly, shoulda-done-this-sooner satisfaction. Check it out.

From the Door County newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Family-owned Sunrise Food & Drinks does the Mexican-American thing right with fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, big omelets, burrito bowls,…

1463 Egg Harbor Rd (Sturgeon Bay)

Family-owned Sunrise Food & Drinks does the Mexican-American thing right with fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, big omelets, burrito bowls, and legit street tacos made with fresh ingredients. When the week gets long, this is the tasty reset that still feels like Door County.

From the Door County newsletter, August 28, 2026

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3rd Avenue Cafe

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When you want a laid-back bite that tastes like home, 3rd Avenue Cafe keeps it simple with hearty breakfasts, classic burgers, and other…

113 N 3rd Ave (Sturgeon Bay) · ✓ checked Aug 27

When you want a laid-back bite that tastes like home, 3rd Avenue Cafe keeps it simple with hearty breakfasts, classic burgers, and other small-town staples. Family-owned, friendly, and reliably unfancy, it’s the kind of spot you pop into when cooking feels optional.

From the Door County newsletter, August 31, 2026

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When dinner needs to feed actual Door County appetites, Fatzo's Subs & Pizza of Sturgeon Bay is home of the 16 Incher, baking bread fresh…

46 Green Bay Rd (Sturgeon Bay)

When dinner needs to feed actual Door County appetites, Fatzo's Subs & Pizza of Sturgeon Bay is home of the 16 Incher, baking bread fresh daily, slicing meats and cheeses in-house, and serving stacked subs, pizzas, wraps and tacos. Treat yourself this week, maybe snag their rotating Sub of the Month.

From the Door County newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Casual pizzeria & bar serving Chicago-style pies in a family-friendly venue with a game room.

129 N Madison Ave (Sturgeon Bay)

Casual pizzeria & bar serving Chicago-style pies in a family-friendly venue with a game room.

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Papa B's Food Truck leans into its motto All Taste, No Drama, serving up straightforward, craveable bites that just make your day better.…

30 N 1st Ave (Sturgeon Bay)

Papa B's Food Truck leans into its motto All Taste, No Drama, serving up straightforward, craveable bites that just make your day better. They pop up around Sturgeon Bay and beyond, so watch their Facebook or Instagram for pop-ups and weather updates, then track them down this week or book them for catering.

From the Door County newsletter, August 30, 2026

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When you need a break from the usual, Trattoria Dal Santo comes through with relaxed Northern Italian comfort and a solid glass of wine or…

117 N 3rd Ave (Sturgeon Bay)

When you need a break from the usual, Trattoria Dal Santo comes through with relaxed Northern Italian comfort and a solid glass of wine or cold beer. Cozy vibe, unfussy plates, exactly the kind of treat-yourself meal that makes a Tuesday feel like a small celebration.

From the Door County newsletter, September 18, 2026

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