The 5 Best Restaurants Near Northport, Wisconsin

These best restaurants near Northport, Wisconsin are sure to satisfy you while on your next Door County vacation.

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The Shoreline

The Shoreline is the last stop before Washington Island. The peninsula’s restaurant scene goes out with a bang here, with a restaurant that boasts a view as alluring as its food.

Water views are surprisingly rare at Door County restaurants, but The Shoreline has a great one. This alone is worth dining at The Shoreline.

However, the food is quite good as well. With an emphasis on Great Lakes whitefish, walleye, and perch, the food reflects The Shoreline’s locale. It is well-prepared and enticingly presented.

Address: 12747 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Phone: 920-854-2950
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Gills Rock Coffee

Offering an array of breakfast items like pastries and breakfast sandwiches besides its signature coffee drink, Gills Rock Coffee is a great place to power up before your Door County adventures.

Address: 12625 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Phone: 920-868-0198
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Wickman House

One of Door County’s most remote restaurants is also one of its best. The Wickman House has limited the breadth of its menu in order to maximize its depth. The ingredients of each menu item have been carefully selected and sourced for agricultural sustainability, and the flavors are crafted for complex yet appealing savor.

The setting of the Wickman House is as enticing as its menu. Located at a rambling old inn and offering outdoor seating, this restaurant exudes the timeless otherworldliness of the northern reaches of the Door Peninsula.

While the Wickman House is as far as one can get from major urban hubs in the Lower 48, it has received attention from food writers in some of the nation’s largest cities. The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street Journal have all written praises of this Ellison Bay restaurant.

Address: 11976 Mink River Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Phone: 920-854-3305
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Mink River Basin

Mink River Basin is an unpretentious sports bar and grill slinging pub food. This is not an insult.

While this restaurant is far different than Wickman House, sometimes what one really craves is a burger in a place you can relax a little bit.

Mink River Basin is housed in a classic old building reminiscent of a Greek temple. It’s almost as if this is a shrine commemorating the Wisconsin bar and grill.

Address: 12010 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Phone: 920-854-2250
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Hügel Haus

The Hügel Haus calls itself Door County’s “wurst bar,” as a self-deprecating nod to the German fare they offer.

Attached to the Hillside Inn, Hügel Haus is unassuming on the outside but has a unique interior. It’s worth coming in to see it!

Patrons enjoy the German food and also the ample beer selection.

Address: 11934 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210
Phone: 920-633-4080
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Mark Stoneman
Hi! My name is Mark! I have been a resident of Door County for almost ten years now, and I'm glad to help you say "Hello" to Door County. I believe that travel helps to change lives, and because of that, I want to help you improve your life through travel.