Restaurants

Explore the Many Food & Drink Options in the Kenosha Area - Locally Owned Places!

If you love exploring a new place through the food culture, you’re going to adore Kenosha. From gastropub offerings of craft beer and fried cheese curds to fine dining experiences with wine flights and tapas-style small plate cuisine, there is something for every taste and budget.

You'll find that our community’s locally-owned restaurants are places where you can eat like a local and catch a glimpse of the town’s personality. Many are family-owned businesses with multiple generations on staff. The owners tend to support local events, source their food locally, and use fresh ingredients in seasonal menus. You’ll frequently see the owners greeting you at the door or even serving tables. Good customer service is paramount. You are more likely able to talk to the chef and have a dish customized. Each restaurant is unique and has its own story to tell … one dish at a time!

Shop Local, Dine Local, and Play Local!

Please note: In this section, we also list some bars/pubs, food/beverage shops, farms, and farmers markets in the area.

Cuisine Types:

BBQ

BBQ means different things to different people. It can be southwestern food smoked low and slow and...

Burgers

National Hamburger Day is May 28 and National Cheeseburger Day is September 18 — but we think...

Breakfast & Brunch

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We couldn’t agree more – even...

Chinese

Enjoy fabulous Chinese food in Kenosha like Beef Chop Suey, Sesame Chicken, Happy Family,...

German

Wisconsin has deep roots in German culture. Thusly, German cuisine is among the variety of...

Gluten Free

Finding great foods that work for your needs is important in making your experience a good one. Many...

Indian

International cuisine abounds in the Kenosha Area – including Indian cuisine.

Italian

Kenosha is a community that’s known for its Italian heritage. This can be contributed to the...

Mexican

From Taco Tuesday to the Annual National Margarita Day, the Mexican restaurants in the Kenosha Area...

Pizza

Did you know we have our own type of pizza? Kenosha Pizza is known for being thin crust and cut into...

Seafood

The Friday Fish Fry is a year-round staple in Wisconsin, and at many restaurants in Kenosha. In...

Supper Clubs

Noted for the Brandy Old Fashioned Cocktails or mile-high ice cream drinks, along with relish trays,...

Sushi

You may be surprised to know that Kenosha is home to some of the best Sushi in Wisconsin....

Vegan / Vegetarian

Vegan and Vegetarian options are becoming incredibly popular. You’ll find more than just pasta...

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