Your Guide to Farm-to-Table Restaurants Throughout Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s abundant farmland provides restaurants throughout the state with everything from organic vegetables to pasture-raised meat and internationally award-winning cheeses. Read on to discover fantastic farm-to-table restaurants highlighting local producers and get ready for fresh, memorable meals to share with your favorite foodie travelers.

Eastern Wisconsin

Field to Fork - Sheboygan

With a mission of shortening the distance that food travels from the field to your fork, this aptly-named restaurant has worked with local farms and artisan producers since 2005. Visit for breakfast or lunch to taste simple yet creative dishes made from scratch such as buttermilk buckwheat pancakes with cinnamon butter and local maple syrup or house-made pastrami hash. An in-house bakery, butcher shop, coffee roastery and juice bar round out this impressive Sheboygan spot.

Ellinor - Appleton

The stars of this upscale Appleton restaurant are the wood-fired oven and the local ingredients at the core of each dish. From roasted carrots from a nearby farm to bone marrow served with local sourdough and a variety of specialty pizzas, there’s something for everyone in your group here. The menu changes with each season, and reservations are highly recommended.

Braise - Milwaukee

In addition to their mouthwatering menu that features new, fresh ingredients each week, Braise also hosts a Farm Dinner each season where guests can share a delicious meal and meet the farmers who grew the ingredients. Learn to create your own farm-to-table dishes by taking a course from their culinary school.

Parkside 23 - Brookfield

It doesn’t get more farm-to-table than a restaurant with an onsite farm! Just west of Milwaukee, the menu at Parkside 23 is about as fresh as it gets, with many ingredients grown just yards away in their 10,000 square foot farm. View what’s been freshly picked on their website and see where it’s featured on the menu ahead of time. Once you’re there, pair your meal with a Parkside 23 brew and enjoy with friends on the outdoor patio while listening to live music. 

Wild Roots - West Allis

“Farm-to-table” becomes “seed-to-table” at Wild Roots, whose owners are also farmers and foragers supplying fresh, unique ingredients to the restaurant. Choose from delectable brunch options like Pork Belly Banh Mi or lunch and dinner dishes that change with the seasons and incorporate an Asian flair, like delicious Bulgogi Meatballs with kimchi, sesame seeds and scallions. 

Western Wisconsin

Driftless Cafe - Viroqua

Get a taste of Wisconsin’s Driftless Region at the award-winning Driftless Cafe in Viroqua. Sourcing from the abundance of organic farms in the area, the restaurant’s dinner menu often isn’t finalized until the early afternoon to prioritize the freshest ingredients. Sourcing from the abundance of organic farms in the area (there are over 200 in Vernon County alone), the restaurant's dinner menu often isn't finalized until the early afternoon to prioritize the freshest ingredients.

SAGRA Food and Wine - La Crosse

On the second floor of an unassuming brick building in view of the Mississippi River in La Crosse, discover a pop-up restaurant transforming local ingredients into Italian masterpieces. SAGRA’s house-made pastas and charcuterie complement farm-fresh ingredients that change each week for a dining experience unlike any other. Reserve your spot at the table a week in advance to enjoy elevated seasonal specialties.

Farm to Fork Pizza - Mondovi

Thursday nights from late spring to early fall in Mondovi mean pizza on the farm with your favorite people. Farm to Fork Pizza offers magical indoor and outdoor seating with no reservations needed to enjoy wood-fired pizzas topped with local ingredients. Each pizza night doubles as open mic night, so bring the whole family and show off your skills or just sit back and enjoy the fresh air and delicious, local ingredients.

Central Wisconsin

Sprouting Acres - Cambridge

In a world where our interactions with food have evolved to be more convenient and less personal, Sprouting Acres’ vision is to create a thriving, active community around its farm: connecting people with people, nourishing food and the patterns of the changing seasons. Visit on select summer weekends to savor seasonal salads and wood-fired pizza, like the Pepperon-Bee that features pepperoni, ricotta and spicy honey. All pizzas are made with local flour and ingredients grown right on the farm. Don’t miss live music most Saturdays and Sundays from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., May to October.

Graze - Madison

Dine with a view of Wisconsin’s capitol building at this farm-to-table favorite in Madison. Graze offers dinner and weekend brunch service driven by seasonal ingredients and chef Tory Miller’s Korean-American heritage and French culinary training. With many ingredients sourced from the Dane County Farmers’ Market just across the street, you’ll be able to taste the freshness in these delicious dishes.

Fairchild - Madison

The winners of the 2023 James Beard Best Chef Midwest, Fairchild co-owners Itaru Nagano and Andrew Kroeger prioritize the freshest local produce in their upscale yet approachable fare. Reserve a spot at their cozy Monroe Street location to enjoy a thoughtfully crafted, ever-evolving menu featuring seasonal and locally inspired dishes.

Northern Wisconsin

Cedar & Sage Grill House - Green Bay

Native American cuisine inherently celebrates nature’s bounties, and Cedar & Sage Grill House inside Oneida Casino is no exception. The restaurant sources many of their vegetables, fish and meat from local Oneida Nation-owned farms, in addition to other farms throughout Wisconsin. Stop in to share Oneida corn-crusted cheese curds or Sisters Dip made with beer cheese and spinach and served with fry bread. And for dessert, the Oneida apple crisp is a must.

The Fat Radish - Washburn

A delicious deli by day and elevated rustic dining spot by night, The Fat Radish features fish from nearby Lake Superior, seasonal roasted vegetables and an impressive plant-based section of the menu. With a focus on the fresh, local and sustainable, this farm-to-table treasure is perfect for fueling your adventures in northern Wisconsin.

Cafe Seiche - La Pointe

Take the ferry to Madeline Island for a fresh and unique farm-to-table experience. Open from late spring to early fall, Cafe Seiche partners with Bayfield Food Cooperative, Newago Fisheries and local farms to create scrumptious breakfast and dinner menus. Whether you’re hiking at Big Bay State Park or strolling the island shops, this lively, unpretentious bistro is the perfect place to stop and enjoy the local offerings.

Door County

Chives - Baileys Harbor

When looking for farm-to-table fare in Door County, a stop at Chives in Baileys Harbor is a must. Open year-round for brunch and dinner, Chef Brady Miner and JR Schoenfeld bring the farm-to-table philosophy to life, using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, many of which are grown right on the property. The restaurant’s charming interior includes a library and a community table.

Hotel Washington - Washington Island

This historic hotel and restaurant on Washington Island is committed to healthy, vibrant food and community. The restaurant collaborates with Folk Tree Farm and Hoot Blossom Farm to plan the varieties of crops featured on the menu, providing a true farm-to-fork experience. Stay for a weekend to soak in the geological marvel that is Schoolhouse Beach or take a day trip to enjoy the seasonal specialties the island has to offer.

Still hungry? Enjoy a dairy state delight with breakfast on a farm!