Where to eat
Bluefront Cafe An emphasis on healthy, local foods makes this an ideal stop for soups, wraps and sandwiches in Sturgeon Bay. See reviews and ratings. (920) 743-9218; thebluefrontcafe.com
The Cookery Fresh foods expertly prepared keep this a perennial favorite. The signature whitefish chowder is deliciously creamy. In Fish Creek. See reviews and ratings. (920) 868-3634; cookeryfishcreek.com
Door County Coffee and Tea In Carlsville, the coffee roaster has an observation window where you can watch the roasting process. See reviews and ratings. (800) 856-6613; doorcountycoffee.com
Fred and Fuzzy’s Waterfront Bar and Grill This waterside restaurant is a great place for casual cuisine, like a steak and blue cheese sandwich. In Sister Bay. (920) 854-6699; fredandfuzzys.com
Harbor Fish Market and Grille This upscale restaurant welcomes the whole family—even the dog—with lakeside dining and fantastic lobster bisque. See reviews and ratings. (920) 839-9999; harborfishmarket-grille.com
Inn at Kristofer’s Many dishes at this waterfront fine-dining spot in Sister Bay feature local ingredients, such as whitefish and cherries (920) 854-9419; innatkristofers.com
Mission Grille In an old church in Sister Bay, servers help you pair entrees and small plates with wines. See reviews and ratings. (920) 854-9070; missiongrille.com
Sweetie Pies Each dessert is made by hand using the freshest of ingredients. Most popular flavor: cherry. See reviews and ratings. (877) 868-2744; doorcountypies.com
Top Deck Restaurant and Bar Savor lakeside dining at Gordon Lodge, 7 miles north of Baileys Harbor. One standout: pasta paesano made with chicken, sausage, prosciutto and orecchiette pasta. (920) 839-1061; gordonlodge.com
Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza and Grille Watch cooks toss the crust for delicious pizzas topped with local ingredients in Fish Creek. See reviews and ratings. (920) 868-3095; wildtomatopizza.com
