7 Spots Offering Cozy Igloo & Greenhouse Dining This Winter

In Wisconsin, we love being outside as much as we can, for as long as we can, doing whatever we can — and that includes dining. It's the coziest time of the year, so gather your friends and family, bundle up and get a bite to eat at one of these Wisconsin restaurants and tasting rooms that feature unique outdoor dining this winter.

Green Bay & Oshkosh

Hagemeister Park

For a one-of-a-kind Wisconsin experience, dine in the place where the Green Bay Packers played their first two seasons in the NFL. Today, this stylish spot is home to Hagermeister, a restaurant with a patio that’s just as much fun in the winter as it is in the summer, thanks to a trio of “Riverside Igloos” decked out with pillows, blankets, music, board games and several outdoor fire pits. Share a charcuterie board from the special Igloo menu and keep the fun going long into the night. 

Fox River Brewing Company & Taproom – Oshkosh

While Fox River Brewing Company is known for its delicious brews, such as the Blu Bobber Ale made with blueberry juice, it’s also a popular spot for riverside dining in the winter in their inviting, light-up domes. Get up to 10 friends together and split a pizza or one of their special dome snack packs like a S’mores Board with Rumchata Hot Chocolate. Enjoy tasty eats, warm drinks and good company in a dome of your own.

Madison & Surrounding Area

ZuZu Cafe

The patio of this neighborhood favorite has always been a perfect spot for catching a hot drink and a bite to eat before or after a trip to the steps-away Henry Vilas Zoo. With the addition of several outdoor igloos, you can extend patio season through the colder months at ZuZu Cafe and treat yourself to some healthy, hearty fare.

Cafe Hollander

Part of Madison’s Hilldale shopping area, Cafe Hollander is famous for its extensive Belgian bier selection, weekend brunch and amazing outdoor dining spaces that include magical winter domes. Make a reservation for up to eight people and choose a complimentary welcome drink to start your get-together right.

Milwaukee & Surrounding Area

Cafe Benelux

Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, this European-inspired eatery has embraced year-round outdoor dining for years. Individual “Lux Domes” are located on Cafe Benelux's roof, while the Lux Winter Porch is a spacious, heated canopy perfect for enjoying cozy time with friends and family.

Another Lowlands Group restaurant in Milwaukee, Centraal Grand Cafe & Tappery, offers a “Winter Garden of Eten”: an outdoor patio with heated tents, clear roof panels for stargazing and live music throughout the year. 

Braise

This Walker’s Point restaurant is known for its hand-crafted approach to food — homemade bread, meats butchered in-house and produce from local farms — as well as a polished, relaxed atmosphere. This ambiance translates to Braise's elegant rooftop greenhouse - a reservable space for up to 12 guests to share family-style dishes. The space offers an amazing view of Milwaukee’s Rockwell Clock Tower, the perfect backdrop for a dim sum or paella feast with your group.

Mars Resort  

Looking for a classic Wisconsin supper club experience with a twist? Enjoy a Brandy Old Fashioned, a crispy fish fry or an Igloo Platter to share in one of Mars Resort’s illuminated winter domes. Just four miles from downtown Lake Geneva, this resort restaurant on Lake Como has been serving up Wisconsin favorites for almost a century. While the domes are a newer addition, you’ll still get that cozy dining experience with friends in a special igloo setting.

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