The best restaurants in Kenosha
157 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Taco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsThe Village Supper Club
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery/bar featuring meat & seafood dishes, plus cocktails in a bright, cozy interior.
The Village Supper Club
RestaurantsIVR Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsIVR Restaurant & Bar is the kind of spot you hit when your crew can’t decide between tacos, tikka, or pizza. Think butter chicken pizza,…
IVR Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsHOBNOB Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1954, HOBNOB Restaurant has been Racine’s go-to classic supper club on Lake Michigan, serving steaks, seafood, and a long wine list…
HOBNOB Restaurant
RestaurantsMarco's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
Marco's Pizza
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsDynasty Family Restaurant
RestaurantsDynasty Family Restaurant is that dependable, family-run spot for hearty breakfasts, Greek and American plates, and fresh soups made daily.…
Dynasty Family Restaurant
RestaurantsJerry’s Pizza and Subs Inc
RestaurantsSince 1960, Jerry’s Pizza and Subs Inc keeps it simple and satisfying with classic pies, stacked subs, and even churros. Planning a…
Jerry’s Pizza and Subs Inc
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsThe Tropics
RestaurantsBurgers, pizza & seafood baskets in an informal lakeside eatery & bar with a patio & game room.
The Tropics
RestaurantsRoma Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsClassic & thin-crust pies, plus sandwiches & hot Italian entrees, in a casual space with delivery.
Roma Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsQDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsA menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsChuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.
Chuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsThe Forum
RestaurantsWhether your morning needs pancakes, omelets, or a skillet, The Forum handles the hearty stuff and still leaves room for dessert. Their…
The Forum
RestaurantsLa Taquerita
RestaurantsLa Taquerita nails the craving with legit street-style tacos, crispy flautas, and a quesabirria dinner that happily requires extra napkins.…
La Taquerita
RestaurantsBalistreri's Bluemound Inn
RestaurantsFor a legit neighborhood standby, Balistreri's Bluemound Inn keeps Tosa folks happy with award-winning thin crust pizza, house-made cheese,…
Balistreri's Bluemound Inn
RestaurantsLa Fuente Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Fuente Restaurant has been family-run since 1992 and still turns out traditional Mexican dishes made in-house with the same welcoming…
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsWy'east Pizza
RestaurantsWy'east Pizza is the cozy spot locals rave about for blistered, wood-fired pies topped with creative combos that somehow just work. They’re…
Wy'east Pizza
RestaurantsIan's Pizza Milwaukee | Story Hill
RestaurantsIan's Pizza Milwaukee | Story Hill keeps it casual with New York style thin crust by the slice, classic pies, salads and the creative…
Ian's Pizza Milwaukee | Story Hill
RestaurantsCaradaro Club Pizza
RestaurantsCaradaro Club Pizza keeps it classic with the original thin crust recipe from Milwaukee’s first pizza establishment. Think crisp,…
Caradaro Club Pizza
RestaurantsFilippo'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
RestaurantsA Milwaukee staple since 1976, Saz's State House keeps it laid-back with signature ribs and a friendly sports-bar vibe, plus a shuttle to…
Saz's State House
Restaurantsdoh'p Wood-Fired Fare
RestaurantsBay View’s Doh'p Wood-Fired Fare turns out wood-fired pies from the crew behind the Doh'p Wood-Fired Food Truck, formerly Hot Box Pizza…
doh'p Wood-Fired Fare
RestaurantsOno Kenosha Sushi Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsSkip the same-old takeout and let Ono Kenosha Sushi Restaurant & Bar handle your next craving with craveable rolls, shareable small plates,…
Ono Kenosha Sushi Restaurant & Bar
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
RestaurantsThe Spot Drive-In
RestaurantsWhen a burger is exactly what you wanted, The Spot Drive-In brings that classic drive-in satisfaction Kenosha has loved since 1945. Keep it…
The Spot Drive-In
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
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
RestaurantsBennets Pizza
RestaurantsBennets Pizza keeps Milwaukee fed with dough made fresh every day, 37+ toppings, and real 100% Wisconsin cheese, plus 22+ specialty pies…
Bennets Pizza
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsBacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant
RestaurantsSleek, upscale New American spot with a huge wine list & a conservatory with Lake Michigan views.
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant
RestaurantsNakama
RestaurantsNakama blends an intimate omakase bar and a hand roll bar with Japanese listening bar vibes, so your sushi comes with a soundtrack. If…
Nakama
RestaurantsZarletti
RestaurantsSmall, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare & wine by the glass or bottle.
Zarletti
RestaurantsScreaming Tuna
RestaurantsScreaming Tuna pairs sustainably sourced sushi with a riverside bar pouring world class sakes, wines and local brews. Head into the city…
Screaming Tuna
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsSweet Diner
RestaurantsSweet Diner keeps the American brunch and lunch classics coming in a vibrant, cozy setting that feels like a little victory lap for making…
Sweet Diner
RestaurantsJJ fish & Chicken
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.
JJ fish & Chicken
RestaurantsTuscany Bistro Bar & Grill
RestaurantsAt Tuscany Bistro Bar & Grill, Chef Theresa keeps family recipes thriving, from the house-specialty Lasagna to signature Linguine Pescatore…
Tuscany Bistro Bar & Grill
RestaurantsBurger Co.
RestaurantsWhen you need a legit, juicy fix between spins or after a long day, Burger Co. keeps it simple and stellar with burgers you actually crave…
Burger Co.
RestaurantsHeirloom MKE
RestaurantsChef-and-gardener duo Pete and Jess turn local produce into chef-driven plates and craft cocktails at Heirloom MKE in Bay View, with a…
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)
RestaurantsStella's Casa Capri
RestaurantsStella's Casa Capri in Kenosha has been turning out homemade Italian favorites for 65 years, from pastas and pizza to steaks, chops,…
Stella's Casa Capri
RestaurantsBetos Pizza Racine
RestaurantsBetos Pizza Racine is slinging Chicago style handmade pies with that crispy-cheesy edge and toppings the way you like them, plus wings,…
Betos Pizza Racine
RestaurantsSanford
RestaurantsChef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.
Sanford
RestaurantsBurrito Taco King
RestaurantsBurrito Taco King keeps weeknights easy this week with craveable plates from chilaquiles and eggs to taco and torta plates, plus a fiery…
Burrito Taco King
RestaurantsHonada Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsHonada Sushi & Hibachi is that reliable Kenosha go-to when you want sizzling hibachi theatrics and fresh rolls without driving to…
Honada Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsWard's House of Prime
RestaurantsUpscale chophouse serving steaks & seafood, plus a classic bar menu in dark-wood environs.
Ward's House of Prime
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSkip the usual and hit Vientiane Noodle Shop | The Original in Silver City for deeply savory Laotian staples like pho, sticky rice, and…
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsTapas Ricas by Nashalee
RestaurantsTapas Ricas by Nashalee fuses Puerto Rican flavors with Wisconsin cheeses in boards, grazing tables, and an interactive charcuterie cart…
Tapas Ricas by Nashalee
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsFranks Diner
RestaurantsFranks Diner has been flipping eggs and tossing sass since 1926, and the menu still hits: the World-Famous Garbage Plate, sky-high lunch…
Franks Diner
RestaurantsRuffolo's Special Pizza 2
RestaurantsRuffolo's Special Pizza 2 is that reliable, family-run hangout where recipes have history and plates come stacked, from gnocchi and…
Ruffolo's Special Pizza 2
RestaurantsPho Viet
RestaurantsThe kind of spot you bookmark for rainy days and minor life crises, Pho Viet nails the essentials with fragrant pho, spring rolls stacked…
Pho Viet
RestaurantsThe Garage
RestaurantsLaid-back local tavern serving burgers, bar bites & beer in compact quarters with big-screen TVs.
The Garage
RestaurantsCoopers Uptown
RestaurantsCasual eatery providing breakfast meals, burgers, sandwiches, pancakes, soups and salads.
Coopers Uptown
RestaurantsClassic, low-key pizzeria & sports bar serving sandwiches, steaks, pies & other Italian favorites.
Goldie’s Brunch Boutique
RestaurantsGoldie’s Brunch Boutique is the kind of cozy, no-rush brunch place you claim as your own, with a lineup of sweet and savory plates and…
Goldie’s Brunch Boutique
RestaurantsCamino
RestaurantsUnfussy neighborhood eatery & bar serving American pub grub, burgers & craft beers.
Camino
RestaurantsThe Conroy - Modern Supper Club
RestaurantsThe Conroy - Modern Supper Club is where Milwaukee’s classic supper club vibe gets fancy, with A5 Japanese Wagyu, Royal Osetra caviar…
The Conroy - Modern Supper Club
RestaurantsBirch
RestaurantsContemporary bistro serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.
Birch
RestaurantsMr Yee’s
RestaurantsThis week, skip the what's-for-dinner spiral and let Mr Yee’s handle it with old-school Kenosha roots, crispy-to-comforting Chinese…
Mr Yee’s
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsWingz and Things
RestaurantsThis week, whether you roll boneless or stick to traditional, Wingz and Things nails the crispy, saucy wing situation, then backs it up…
Wingz and Things
RestaurantsSturino's
RestaurantsSturino's brings back a Kenosha classic with from-scratch, stone-oven pizzas and hearty favorites from Calabria. It’s the kind of…
Sturino's
RestaurantsFive O'Clock Steakhouse
RestaurantsSince 1946, Five O'Clock Steakhouse has nailed the Milwaukee supper club vibe, from sizzling, expertly charred cuts and classic cocktails…
Five O'Clock Steakhouse
RestaurantsKimpton Journeyman Hotel
RestaurantsHigh-end property with sophisticated quarters, a rooftop bar & Mediterranean dining, plus a gym.
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel
RestaurantsCafé At The Plaza
RestaurantsStylish 1920s-inspired cafe with a lush garden patio serving organic, locally sourced fare & brews.
Café At The Plaza
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual restaurant that specializes in a Nashville-style spicy fried chicken and also serves sliders, fries and milkshakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCalderone Club - Downtown Milwaukee
RestaurantsCalderone Club - Downtown Milwaukee turns out Milwaukee’s beloved thin-crust pizza using the original Caradaro Club recipe from 1945, plus…
Calderone Club - Downtown Milwaukee
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
RestaurantsCrab Legs And Sushi
RestaurantsCrab Legs And Sushi does the heavy lifting on dinner with fresh crab leg platters, beautifully rolled favorites like Dragon and Volcano,…
Crab Legs And Sushi
RestaurantsLupi & Iris
RestaurantsWood-fired place offering pastas salads, steaks, swordfish and other meats.
Lupi & Iris
RestaurantsPizza Shuttle
RestaurantsBeer, pizza & other Italian eats in a casual eatery with late-night hours, a jukebox & photo booth.
Pizza Shuttle
RestaurantsPha Khao Thai-Lao Restaurant
RestaurantsWhether you’re chasing a cozy bowl of Tom Yum, a classic Pad Thai, or a rich Duck Chu Chee, Pha Khao Thai-Lao Restaurant hits that sweet…
Pha Khao Thai-Lao Restaurant
RestaurantsMorel
RestaurantsRustic-chic spot offering a daily changing menu of New American plates plus cocktails & beer.
Morel
RestaurantsThe Milwaukee Steakhouse
RestaurantsThe Milwaukee Steakhouse is all about the steak, serving char broiled USDA Choice Black Angus cuts alongside seafood and classic American…
The Milwaukee Steakhouse
RestaurantsSooshibay Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsGrab plates off Kenosha’s first sushi conveyor or order the classic way, Sooshibay Bar & Restaurant keeps fresh rolls circulating while…
Sooshibay Bar & Restaurant
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.
MKE Classic Pizza
RestaurantsSouth side nostalgia meets fresh obsession at MKE Classic Pizza, keeping the Pepi's Pizza thin-crust, square-cut tradition alive with all…
MKE Classic Pizza
RestaurantsFixture Pizza Pub
RestaurantsCharming bistro with exposed brick & a bar area, featuring signature pizzas, Italian subs & pastas.
Fixture Pizza Pub
RestaurantsWells Brothers Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsWells Brothers Italian Restaurant still nails that wafer-thin, crackly crust in an old-school room that’s been doing it right since 1921.…
Wells Brothers Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsAmilinda
RestaurantsAmilinda is a chef-driven, independently owned spot where Spain and Portugal meet Wisconsin produce in constantly evolving small plates.…
Amilinda
RestaurantsEl Camino Kitchen
RestaurantsEl Camino Kitchen brings laid-back So Cal vibes to your week with Mexican dishes, gourmet burgers, wings, and rice bowls, all built on…
El Camino Kitchen
RestaurantsKaiser's of Kenosha Pizza Restaurant & Pub
RestaurantsThin-crust pies that actually live up to the hype, a full bar, and a comfort-food menu long enough to keep the table peaceable, Kaiser's of…
Kaiser's of Kenosha Pizza Restaurant & Pub
RestaurantsBaoBao Cuisine
RestaurantsVibrant eatery featuring pho (including seafood varieties) and fried seafood rice, along with bubble teas.
BaoBao Cuisine
RestaurantsMason Street Grill
RestaurantsClassic restaurant/lounge in the historic Pfister Hotel offering steakhouse fare & live jazz.
Mason Street Grill
RestaurantsMovida at Hotel Madrid
RestaurantsMovida at Hotel Madrid brings a lively, modern spin to Spanish tapas, with shareable hits like paella, pan con tomate, and patatas bravas.…
Movida at Hotel Madrid
RestaurantsSushi Yuki
RestaurantsCraving a legit sushi night without the fuss, Milwaukee’s Sushi Yuki nails pristine fish, thoughtful nigiri, and playful rolls like Green…
Sushi Yuki
RestaurantsSazzy B
RestaurantsSazzy B keeps downtown buzzing with an eclectic menu built on creativity and quality, creative cocktails, and an extensive wine list, plus…
Sazzy B
RestaurantsAkame Sushi
RestaurantsCraving a Kenosha sushi fix this week that doesn't make you choose just one roll? Akame Sushi does all-you-can-eat, made-to-order plates…
Akame Sushi
RestaurantsSafina
RestaurantsItalian eatery for familiar classics like pasta and eggplant parm, plus cocktails and wine.
Safina
RestaurantsSafeHouse
RestaurantsBuzzy spy-themed hideaway features creative cocktails & casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior.
SafeHouse
RestaurantsSaffron - Modern Indian Dining
RestaurantsBringing a modern twist to Indian staples, Saffron - Modern Indian Dining delivers tandoori favorites and regional flavors with artful…
Saffron - Modern Indian Dining
RestaurantsValeo's Pizza
RestaurantsValeo's Pizza is that dependable Kenosha standby when you want specialty pies, twirlable pasta, and Italian comfort built on family…
Valeo's Pizza
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
RestaurantsLuigi's Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsLuigi's Pizza Kitchen does the essentials right with classic pies, wings, and Italian favorites, plus catering when you need to feed a…
Luigi's Pizza Kitchen
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsMason's Eatery & Pub
RestaurantsMason's Eatery & Pub keeps it gloriously local with scratch-made comfort food, 100+ beers, and craft cocktails, plus screens everywhere so…
Mason's Eatery & Pub
RestaurantsMo’s...A Place for Steaks
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits for a wet-aged steak, a crisp martini, and a room that actually feels special, Mo’s...A Place for Steaks delivers…
Mo’s...A Place for Steaks
RestaurantsTransfer Pizzeria Café
RestaurantsWhen your usual pie rotation needs a shake up, Transfer Pizzeria Café brings 40-plus creative pizzas with wine and beer that actually keep…
Transfer Pizzeria Café
RestaurantsVilla D' Carlo
RestaurantsWhen the thin-crust craving hits, Villa D' Carlo has been answering for over 65 years, with stone-bottomed ovens crisping Carl’s Pizza and…
Villa D' Carlo
RestaurantsLa Fogata Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLa Fogata Mexican Grill nails the classics... think plate-hugging enchiladas, smoky fajitas and tacos that disappear faster than your…
La Fogata Mexican Grill
RestaurantsMad Rooster Cafe
RestaurantsShake up this week with Mad Rooster Cafe, serving lemon berry pancakes, crepes with banana and chocolate hazelnut drizzle, and legit fried…
Mad Rooster Cafe
RestaurantsChen's Bistro
RestaurantsChen's Bistro keeps it authentic with fresh ingredients, bold sauces, and those comforting Chinese flavors that hit just right on a…
Chen's Bistro
RestaurantsTaqueria La Guelaguetza
RestaurantsTaqueria La Guelaguetza turns out handmade tortillas, tacos that actually taste like tacos, and sleeper hits like mulitas, huaraches, and…
Taqueria La Guelaguetza
RestaurantsPho Cali
RestaurantsPho Cali leans into comforting bowls of pho, spicy Bun Bo Hue, and charbroiled meats over vermicelli, all fresh and generously portioned.…
Pho Cali
RestaurantsPho Spot MKE
RestaurantsPho Spot MKE inside 3rd St. Market Hall is slinging deeply savory pho, from rich oxtail and beef rib to a wagyu ribeye option, plus legit…
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
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