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Wilson's Restaurant


3.5 of 5 stars 23 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 9990 Water Street, Highway 42, Door County, Ephraim, WI 54211
  • 920 854 2041

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3 of 5 stars
Cardiff
11 Nov 2009

I ate here because everyone said it was a "must". We had to wait 20 minutes to be seated, inside was super crowded and then staff were rushed off their feet. I think I am not really the "right" kind of customer for Wilson's. I don't care about kitsch or "atmosphere" - I want good food and good value. I... more

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3 of 5 stars
illinois
16 Oct 2009

It's one of the most famous spots in Door County. The ice cream is very good but foodwise it's the same as eating at a greasy spoon diner. Table service is spotty. It's full of "yesteryear" atmosphere, though, and you can feed quarters intoyour tableside juke box and listen to tunes like Richie and Fonzie did. Not to burst anyone's... more

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5 of 5 stars
ILLINOIS
14 Oct 2009

Excellent location ...excellent buger and fry shop... best root beer float I have ever had..and the biggest !!! Thick, Thick chocolate shakes...so thick..you can turn the stainless steel container over and the shake stays in the steel container... YUM Worth at least 1 visit while in Door County... more

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4 of 5 stars
Oshkosh, WI
13 Oct 2009

Yes, Wilson's is a tourist trap, but you still have to stop. It really does look like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting...get your ice cream cone, sit on the porch & relax while you look out on Eagle Harbor. more

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4 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
12 Oct 2009

This place is a must if you are in Door County. They have excellent Burgers and Milshakes. The restaurant has a nice view of the water so try and get a seat outside if you can. The waitstaff is young and not extremely service oriented, but it the food more than makes up for the service. Stop in, you wont... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bristol, WI
11 Oct 2009

Wilson's is a one of a kind place. The outside is cute and the inside is friendly and fun. The burgers, fries and shakes are tasty if overpriced. Considering it lies in the heart of Door County's tourism center I wouldn't really expect anything else. If you are tired of high priced, high end food, fish boils and super clubs,... more

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2 of 5 stars
Wisconsin
7 Sep 2009

Yes, Wilson's is a must to visit with its red and white stripped awnings, have some ice cream and enjoy the experience. If you decide to eat, enjoy the quaintness and awnings. The reviewers who criticized the food have a point. The burger reminded me of dorm food, the fries were quite good, but I'll go elsewhere to eat a... more

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2 of 5 stars
Hobart, Wisconsin
6 Sep 2009

Wilson's is a landmark in Ephraim. It is rather like a museum inside and is worth a look. It was a rainy day when my husband and I ducked in for lunch. He ordered the "largest" cheeseburger and a rootbeer float. I ordered the Chicago hotdog with fries and a strawberry shake. We split a piece of "Door County cherry... more

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3 of 5 stars
Illinois
1 Sep 2009

I stopped for lunch one day and ordered a hamburger and a malt. For the resulting $14 bill I can truly say it was not worth it. The hambuger was small and the french fries nothing special. The malt was wonderful but overshadowed by the nasty comments the hostess kept throwing at the waitresses. I loved the atmosphere but all... more

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5 of 5 stars
Galena Illinois
24 Jul 2009

How can you go wrong. Sit outside under the canopy. Have a burger and soda or shake,,, The burgers are on the skmall side... but it's the atmosphere. I regretted not stopping on my first visit. This feeling was validated when we ate there the second time thru. Will definitely make a point of making a ritual of eating here... more

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Wilson's Restaurant Address

9990 Water Street, Highway 42, Door County, Ephraim, WI 54211
Tel: 920 854 2041
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.