The best restaurants in Fond du Lac
115 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Filippo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSizable, homestyle Italian plates & pizza are offered in a homey mainstay with quaint decor & a bar.
Filippo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsDaddy's Soul Food & Grille
RestaurantsMom-&-pop operation dishing up daily specials such as meatloaf & catfish in relaxed surrounds.
Daddy's Soul Food & Grille
RestaurantsSaz's State House
RestaurantsLaid-back BBQ restaurant & sports bar offering signature ribs & a shuttle to area sports games.
Saz's State House
RestaurantsFond du Lac Mancino's
RestaurantsToo tired to cook but still picky, Fond du Lac Mancino's comes through with handmade-crust pies loaded with a Grande cheese blend and fun…
Fond du Lac Mancino's
RestaurantsAwi Sushi
RestaurantsCraving a midweek upgrade? Awi Sushi is all about fresh, made-to-order bites from an owner who’s spent 15+ years perfecting the craft, with…
Awi Sushi
RestaurantsNadi Plates
RestaurantsNadi Plates is Milwaukee’s woman-owned Italian food truck and caterer serving scratch-made, original recipes from Owner and Executive Chef…
Nadi Plates
RestaurantsTJ's Harbor Restaurant
RestaurantsTJ's Harbor Restaurant is the weeknight treat with wood-fired pizzas, rotisserie-inspired plates, and house-made bread and pasta, all…
TJ's Harbor Restaurant
RestaurantsArdy & Ed's Drive In
RestaurantsArdy & Ed's Drive In is an Oshkosh landmark since 1948, where roller skating carhops deliver big frosty mugs of creamy, Real Draft Root…
Ardy & Ed's Drive In
RestaurantsWings Over Milwaukee
RestaurantsPopular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.
Wings Over Milwaukee
RestaurantsBacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant
RestaurantsSleek, upscale New American spot with a huge wine list & a conservatory with Lake Michigan views.
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant
RestaurantsDairy Queen Grill & Chill
RestaurantsSoft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
RestaurantsZarletti
RestaurantsSmall, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare & wine by the glass or bottle.
Zarletti
RestaurantsScreaming Tuna
RestaurantsCasual Asian-fusion bistro offering sushi, seafood & steak plus skyline views, wine & cocktails.
Screaming Tuna
RestaurantsSweet Diner
RestaurantsHip spot for breakfast & lunch classics plus coffee & cocktails in understated modern environs.
Sweet Diner
RestaurantsJJ fish & Chicken
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.
JJ fish & Chicken
RestaurantsHeirloom MKE
RestaurantsCasual, modern restaurant and bar specializing in creative New American dishes, plus gluten-free options.
Heirloom MKE
RestaurantsSmokin’ Jack's BBQ (3rd St. Market Hall)
RestaurantsBarbecue restaurant and takeaway spot where platters, sandwiches and bowls are the norm.
Smokin’ Jack's BBQ (3rd St. Market Hall)
RestaurantsSanford
RestaurantsChef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.
Sanford
RestaurantsFatt Mamaas Po Boyz and Sandwiches 55 LLC
RestaurantsHomey spot for barbecue classics such as brisket and pulled pork sandwiches in a family-friendly setting, plus fried seafood.
Fatt Mamaas Po Boyz and Sandwiches 55 LLC
RestaurantsWard's House of Prime
RestaurantsUpscale chophouse serving steaks & seafood, plus a classic bar menu in dark-wood environs.
Ward's House of Prime
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Laotian fare such as pho and sticky rice, plus vegetarian options.
Jeff's On Rugby
RestaurantsDown-home restaurant with happy hour & a traditional atmosphere serves pub grub & comfort foods.
Jeff's On Rugby
RestaurantsColiseum Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsComfortable game-day hangout with darts & pool offering familiar bar eats, cocktails & draft beer.
Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill
RestaurantsPizza King Fresh Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria offering fresh or take-and-bake pizzas for takeout.
Pizza King Fresh Pizza
RestaurantsCamino
RestaurantsUnfussy neighborhood eatery & bar serving American pub grub, burgers & craft beers.
Camino
RestaurantsTucker's Hamburgers
RestaurantsFast-food spot known for its burgers, chili, and fries served in a casual setting.
Tucker's Hamburgers
RestaurantsBirch
RestaurantsContemporary bistro serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.
Birch
RestaurantsSalty's Seafood & Spirits
RestaurantsWhimsical, nautical-themed hangout with a tropical-style bar churning out seafood dishes & steaks.
Salty's Seafood & Spirits
RestaurantsThe Hangar Bar and Grill
RestaurantsAirport eatery with a bar, known for fried fish, sandwiches and steaks, plus craft beer and cocktails.
The Hangar Bar and Grill
RestaurantsFive O'Clock Steakhouse
RestaurantsOld-school supper club serving upscale steakhouse fare in a wood-accented venue since 1946.
Five O'Clock Steakhouse
RestaurantsKimpton Journeyman Hotel
RestaurantsHigh-end property with sophisticated quarters, a rooftop bar & Mediterranean dining, plus a gym.
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
RestaurantsMama's Noodle Bar
RestaurantsCozy Pho House serving up traditional dishes such as yakisoba, steamed buns and Korean Fried Chicken.
Mama's Noodle Bar
RestaurantsCafé At The Plaza
RestaurantsStylish 1920s-inspired cafe with a lush garden patio serving organic, locally sourced fare & brews.
Café At The Plaza
RestaurantsThe Sweet & Salty Pig
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot for hearty all-day breakfast alongside salads, burgers, steaks & a kids’ menu.
The Sweet & Salty Pig
RestaurantsCalderone Club - Downtown Milwaukee
RestaurantsOld-world setting for thin-crust pies, made-from-scratch pasta, panini & an extensive wine list.
Calderone Club - Downtown Milwaukee
RestaurantsThe Diner
RestaurantsSandwiches & other diner classics in an airy, old-school mainstay within a 19th-century property.
The Diner
RestaurantsRodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Milwaukee
RestaurantsOutpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Milwaukee
RestaurantsDorsia
RestaurantsReimagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.
Dorsia
RestaurantsMineshaft Oshkosh
RestaurantsVibrant, rustic restaurant & bar featuring ample classics like burgers & pizzas, plus a game room.
Mineshaft Oshkosh
RestaurantsLupi & Iris
RestaurantsWood-fired place offering pastas salads, steaks, swordfish and other meats.
Lupi & Iris
RestaurantsAla Roma Pizzeria & Pub
RestaurantsClassic Italian eatery in a roomy space serving scratch-made pizza, pasta & panini.
Ala Roma Pizzeria & Pub
RestaurantsGino's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed, family-friendly option serving classic Italian eats from lasagna to pizza, with a full bar.
Gino's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Shuttle
RestaurantsBeer, pizza & other Italian eats in a casual eatery with late-night hours, a jukebox & photo booth.
Pizza Shuttle
RestaurantsMorel
RestaurantsRustic-chic spot offering a daily changing menu of New American plates plus cocktails & beer.
Morel
RestaurantsThe Milwaukee Steakhouse
RestaurantsAngus steaks, seafood & classic American fare are served in a traditional dining room with a bar.
The Milwaukee Steakhouse
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsSobelmans on St. Paul
RestaurantsBar & grill, housed in an original Schlitz tavern, known for Bloody Marys, burgers & sandwiches.
Sobelmans on St. Paul
RestaurantsMad Chicken
RestaurantsFast-food joint dishing up hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken, wings, and other comfort bites.
Mad Chicken
RestaurantsA contemporary spot for creative sushi rolls & traditional Thai dishes served in a stylish space.
Fixture Pizza Pub
RestaurantsCharming bistro with exposed brick & a bar area, featuring signature pizzas, Italian subs & pastas.
Fixture Pizza Pub
RestaurantsAmilinda
RestaurantsSpanish & Portuguese plates are paired with cocktails & wine in a cozy-chic setting.
Amilinda
RestaurantsTom's Drive In
RestaurantsFast-food joint with classic food such as burgers & chicken nuggets, plus ice cream & a drive-thru.
Tom's Drive In
RestaurantsMason Street Grill
RestaurantsClassic restaurant/lounge in the historic Pfister Hotel offering steakhouse fare & live jazz.
Mason Street Grill
RestaurantsMovida at Hotel Madrid
RestaurantsA modern, rustic dining room in the Hotel Madrid serving upscale Spanish cuisine.
Movida at Hotel Madrid
RestaurantsMad Chicken
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly eatery featuring chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders and a drive-thru, with a variety of sauces.
Mad Chicken
RestaurantsSushi Yuki
RestaurantsTrendy spot for sushi and other Japanese dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients.
Sushi Yuki
RestaurantsA&W Restaurant
RestaurantsFast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.
A&W Restaurant
RestaurantsSafina
RestaurantsItalian eatery for familiar classics like pasta and eggplant parm, plus cocktails and wine.
Safina
RestaurantsBob's on the Avenue
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot with a game room offering pizza, other comfort food, and a full bar.
Bob's on the Avenue
RestaurantsSafeHouse
RestaurantsBuzzy spy-themed hideaway features creative cocktails & casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior.
SafeHouse
RestaurantsSaffron - Modern Indian Dining
RestaurantsElevated take on Indian staples, including tandoori fare, served in a stylish space with outdoor seats.
Saffron - Modern Indian Dining
RestaurantsRed Cabin at Green Acres
RestaurantsHomey, family-owned American restaurant with burgers & draft brews on scenic property with a pond.
Red Cabin at Green Acres
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsFast-casual destination serving fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese, milkshakes and beer, plus a gluten-free menu.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsIl Cervo
RestaurantsUpscale eatery specializing in Italian fare and cocktails served in a serene dining room.
Il Cervo
RestaurantsBrick House LLC
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving comfort food in a historic space with sculptures and art on the walls.
Brick House LLC
RestaurantsDockside Tavern
RestaurantsRiverside haunt with vintage boating decor offering updated regional fare, drinks, a patio & a dock.
Dockside Tavern
RestaurantsGardina's Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsInventive small plates & New American fare paired with wine & craft beer in a historic storefront.
Gardina's Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsManila Resto
RestaurantsEclectic & modern bar/eatery serving sushi & Japanese-style grilled dishes, plus Filipino fare.
Manila Resto
RestaurantsMo’s...A Place for Steaks
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant serving premium steaks, seafood & wine in sophisticated surroundings.
Mo’s...A Place for Steaks
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsTransfer Pizzeria Café
RestaurantsRelaxed cafe featuring 40-plus types of creative pizzas, wine & beer plus local art & live music.
Transfer Pizzeria Café
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsRocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsNo-frills, counter-serve chain featuring square, pan-style pies & slices, plus pasta & breadsticks.
Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsFriar Tuck's
RestaurantsDraft brews, burgers & other casual eats are served at this unassuming, time-tested outpost.
Friar Tuck's
RestaurantsStory Hill BKC
RestaurantsCasual, urban nook with seasonal American fare & weekend brunch, plus retail wines, beers & spirits.
Story Hill BKC
RestaurantsPho Spot MKE
RestaurantsCozy restaurant inside 3rd St. Market Hall serving Vietnamese staples including pho and banh mi.
Pho Spot MKE
RestaurantsLa Merenda
RestaurantsColorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers & wine.
La Merenda
RestaurantsSmoke Shack
RestaurantsCozy spot serving slow-smoked barbecue meats & Southern-style sides in rustic environs.
Smoke Shack
RestaurantsRolling Meadows Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-fashioned, family-owned diner offering traditional eats including all-day breakfast.
Rolling Meadows Restaurant
RestaurantsJJ Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.
JJ Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsWest End Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running sports bar serving pub grub, sandwiches & pizza for eat-in, take-out or delivery.
West End Pizza
RestaurantsCafé Corazón
RestaurantsColorful eatery serving locally sourced Mexican fare with many vegan options, plus margaritas.
Café Corazón
RestaurantsBraise Restaurant & Culinary School
RestaurantsLocally sourced New American fare, regional beers & global wines served in wood-accented digs.
Braise Restaurant & Culinary School
RestaurantsBecket's
RestaurantsSerene riverfront spot featuring patio seating, American fare, lots of beers on tap & live jazz.
Becket's
RestaurantsCarnevor | Milwaukee’s Premier Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale steakhouse serving classic fare & an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting.
Carnevor | Milwaukee’s Premier Steakhouse
RestaurantsBack Street BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat featuring hot pots cooked at your table and Korean barbecue.
Back Street BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsSantino's Little Italy
RestaurantsTraditional Neapolitan pizzas, plus pasta & drinks in a rustic setting with an 1890s Brooklyn vibe.
Santino's Little Italy
RestaurantsMilwaukee ChopHouse
RestaurantsClassic chophouse with white tablecloths & warm woods offering steaks, seafood & a big wine list.
Milwaukee ChopHouse
RestaurantsSwingin' Door Exchange
RestaurantsThis cozy haunt with old-school, saloon-like decor serves cocktails & American comfort food.
Swingin' Door Exchange
RestaurantsSan Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsRustic-chic eatery with an open kitchen serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, antipasti & more.
San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsWho's on Third
RestaurantsChill sports pub with wings, cheese curds & other American eats, plus craft beers & weekend brunch.
Who's on Third
RestaurantsStella Van Buren
RestaurantsPosh Westin Hotel restaurant serving upscale Italian dishes, steaks & seafood, plus craft cocktails.
Stella Van Buren
RestaurantsCavas
RestaurantsLatin American dishes served in a compact, laid-back tapas restaurant with a riverside terrace.
Cavas
RestaurantsGood Yolk
RestaurantsCozy diner for brunch, breakfast and lunch favorites like omelets, pancakes, and steak and eggs.
Good Yolk
RestaurantsBob's Pizza
RestaurantsArea standby dispensing thin-crust & deep-dish pies with classic toppings. Delivery available.
Bob's Pizza
RestaurantsFat Joe's Burgers & Brew
RestaurantsThis neighborhood hangout with live music & patio seats fixes up inventive burgers on pretzel buns.
Fat Joe's Burgers & Brew
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsANG an EDDIES
RestaurantsEatery serving deep-dish Chicago-style pizzas, hot dogs & sausages in a warm, relaxed space.
ANG an EDDIES
RestaurantsXankia
RestaurantsPho noodle soups, banh mi sandwiches & other Vietnamese classics served in basic digs.
Xankia
RestaurantsBartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
RestaurantsQuaint bistro featuring upscale French fare, an extensive wine list & Lake Michigan views.
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
RestaurantsThe Roxy Supper Club
RestaurantsLounge & supper club serving classic steak & seafood fare plus cocktails in a relaxed setting.
The Roxy Supper Club
RestaurantsHang 10 Poké
RestaurantsRestaurant specializing in customizable poke bowls with vegan and vegetarian options, plus boba teas.
Hang 10 Poké
RestaurantsBangkok Thai Cuisine
RestaurantsSpicy curries, noodles & other traditional Thai fare served in a warm, homey environment.
Bangkok Thai Cuisine
RestaurantsFuji Yummy Steakhouse
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in Japanese cuisine, including hibachi, teriyaki & sushi, plus Thai fare.
Fuji Yummy Steakhouse
RestaurantsTable ONE
RestaurantsElevated dining in an inviting space with locally sourced ingredients and thoughtful dishes.
Table ONE
RestaurantsLa Baja
RestaurantsCasual, homey-feeling restaurant, family-owned joint serving street tacos and seafood tacos cooked with love.
La Baja
RestaurantsTJ's Highland Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale steakhouse featuring filet mignon, wagyu, and seafood, plus a full bar.
TJ's Highland Steakhouse
RestaurantsIan's Pizza Milwaukee | Downtown
RestaurantsWisconsin-born chain known for its creative pizzas including its signature mac 'n' cheese pie.
Ian's Pizza Milwaukee | Downtown
RestaurantsJoe's Fox Hut
RestaurantsEnduring family-run joint with a pool table offering everyday pizzas, plus wings, fried fish & beer.
Joe's Fox Hut
RestaurantsRatch & Deb's Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria dishing up pies, burgers, and sandwiches, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.
Ratch & Deb's Pizza
RestaurantsToast Milwaukee
RestaurantsHip spot for American daytime eats with coffee, beer & Bloody Marys, plus seasonal outdoor seating.
Toast Milwaukee
RestaurantsSaint Bibiana
RestaurantsBurger, chicken sandwich eatery offering beer cheese, biscuits and gravy and cocktails, plus fried pickles.
Saint Bibiana
RestaurantsThe Chef's Table
RestaurantsRestored venue hosting events with food and wine, plus tours and demonstrations.
The Chef's Table
RestaurantsWonderland
RestaurantsDiner with an eclectic vibe serving vegan and vegetarian alternatives to American classics, as well as brunch fare.
Wonderland
RestaurantsUncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
RestaurantsWarm, family-owned spot featuring breakfast, lunch, coffee & cocktails plus a curated retail space.
Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
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