Tucked into the small village of Ephraim along the Green Bay shoreline in Wisconsin, Chef's Hat is exactly the kind of place you stumble upon and don't forget. The staff was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We ordered three dishes: the Norwegian herb-encrusted salmon over grilled root vegetables and quinoa, a New Orleans pasta with chicken, and a pistachio chicken open sandwich. Each one delivered. The salmon dish stood out for its char on the root vegetables and the quinoa, which had real texture and flavor. The dressing brought everything together in a way that felt considered, not just functional. The pistachio chicken sandwich was the sleeper hit. The chicken itself was exceptional, and it came paired with kettle chips that were better than any side chips have a right to be. The view of the water made the whole meal feel unhurried and easy, the kind of setting that makes food taste even better. Great food, attentive service, and a view that earns its mention. A complete experience. read more

Chef's Hat - Norwegian Herb Encrusted Salmon - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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Dropped in for lunch and had an amazing lunch. We searched for restaurants with plant based options and found this spot and they totally lived up to the description. I ordered the Veggie Wrap and my wife had then Asparagus Quesadilla. The restaurant wasn't too crowded and the food showed up pretty quickly. Mu Veggie Wrap came wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla and was full of fresh veggies mixed greens, artichokes, red onion, tomato, shiitake, crimini, & oyster, red bell peppers, broccoli with fresh guacamole & creamy dill dressing. The guacamole and dill dressing gave it a really nice flavor. My wife was happy with her Asparagus Quesadilla, it was full of flame roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, corn, black beans, wild rice, farmers cheese & spinach. It came with salsa & sour cream and she add guacamole. The server was very polite and service was quick. The restaurant sits on the shores of Ephraim harbor, perfect location for a meal or drinks. read more

Chef's Hat - Asparagus Quesadilla - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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Chef's Hat is a good place to get good food. They have a hard stop for breakfast at 11 am and then customers have to wait until they switch over to lunch in the kitchen. Limited seating indoors and outdoors; almost the same amount of tables in both areas. Food is ok. Ok flavor and portions. It's an ok place to get basic breakfast and lunch. read more

Chef's Hat - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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Pork belly tacos are fire! Great melding of flavors & fresh veggies. Great spot across from beautiful Green Bay in Ephraim. Cute decor inside for dining indoors & scenic views for outdoor dining. Friendly folks too! read more

Chef's Hat - Pork Belly tacos - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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Always a great experience. Decided to start with the appetizer plate, a selection of garden fresh vegetable crostini, warm cheese artichoke spread, crab stuffed shrimp and small peppadew peppers. Very good, highly recommend. Wifey had blackened flounder tacos with salsa and chips. Fish portion was generous and prepared perfectly. Brazed short ribs on mashed potatoes with asparagus caught my eye. It was delicious and came with a very rich Demi glaze gravy. Meat potion was rich and tender to the fork. We wrapped the night sharing a piece of carrot cake. Prefect ending as we watched the sunset from outside seating. I love this place. The chef never disappoints. Great value and always perfectly prepared. Highly recommend without any reservations. Definitely one of our go to places in Door County. read more

Great location. In past years, Chef's Hat has been our "go-to". Consistently great food. 2026 needs improvement! For the higher cost per entree, I'd expect much better cutlery and something more than dollar store thin paper napkins. Server was new- so will give a break. But give a bar glass when a can beverage is served. I had to wait way too long and ask too often for the obvious. Same goes for water refill. Again, at this price point, I expect more. Front of house needs sharpening. No chit chat giggles as customers are waiting. Please. *I know Chef's Hat can do better. Start with higher standards of lip-cutting spoons... read more

You should call in advance to hold a time, especially during leaf peep season. We waited about 35 min at the small bar until a table opened. In the meantime, we chatted it up with the owner who gave us the scoop on Door County cuisine and recommendation for a supper club. He and his wife keep the cafe open year round with limited hours to keep his loyal staff employed beyond the season. My Alaskan flounder ($26) with Parmesan risotto and a marinated vegetable medley was a very good entree. The flounder was light and expectedly not fishy. My wife enjoyed her pear Gorgonzola salad as an entree. The salad expertly married the flavors and you can add a protein for a slight upcharge. This spot was an excellent choice during our visit. read more

Chef's Hat - Alaskan flounder - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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Really good patio overlooking the lake. Good service Great fresh tasting food The owner cares, Todd checked in with us a few times and made sure that we were all feeling copacetic and comfortable! Great tasting food. Lots of parking available. read more

Chef's Hat - Penny pasta with blackened shrimp really good pesto and awesome service! - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

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We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast sitting outside with our coffee. The staff was wonderful. It was the perfect place to go on our last morning in DC. read more

Food was delicious and our server was fantastic. The food is always consistent. The restaurant also has outdoor seating with a wonderful view of the water. read more

Chef's Hat - Tuna Poke Bowl - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

My parents and I ended up ordering take out from Chef's Hat two nights in a row during our vacation because there was not many other dinner options in the area within walking distance of our resort. Their take out option is pretty efficient. You call and make the appointment and food is given a 20 minute time line but you can likely pick it up earlier than that. We tried many items during our two meals listed below: -TURKEY BLT: Sandwich has a nice amount of components and the bread was nice; however, it was way too dry. Needs a better amount of sauces if comes with. Additionally, it was sloppily put together so it felt like half of the items were coming out when I picked up the sandwich to take a bite of it. -POTATO SALAD: ok flavor a bit overly acidic though -TOMATO BISQUE: A great soup taste! Simple but robust. Went well with the turkey BLT and helped to make it not taste as dry. --LEMON PEPPER SHEIMP TACO: The tacos were pretty dry as well - not enough sauce on them. The shrimp was well cooked and flavored though. Additionally, the chips they came with were pretty small in quantity and also sadly pretty stale. The small container of salsa on the side was ok and tied it together. --APPETIZER SAMPLER: The olive oil bread points that came with the spinach and artichoke Parmesan was so good in addition to the spinach and artichoke Parmesan itself. The bruschetta was pretty disappointing it had the flavor down but was too summer squash forward instead of tomato. The stuffed shrimp was delicious and well cooked. However, the stuffed peppadews were just ok. Additionally, they liked to over dress the whole dish with microgreens which was really unnecessary. All prices for the dishes are pretty inflated for what you get but I guess that's what happens in a touristy area during peak season. All in all, an average meal option but nothing too impressive. read more

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This place was recommended to us by a gallery we had visited and it ranked as one of my favorite visits for the week! It is casual, comfortable and affordable. The staff were friendly and very good at taking care of their tables. We sat outside on the patio and it was comfortable and nicely shaded. There were so many choices on the menu that I wanted to try which is always a good feeling to have on your first visit. I ordered a mushroom burger with a side salad. And not only was it a nice portion size, it was very enjoyable. Everything was fresh (no limp pieces of lettuce!) and the burger was not only flavorful, but cooked well without being overdone. Hubby had a 1/2 sandwich with bean soup and a piece of pie. I noticed quite a few other patrons choosing that option and I'm pretty sure that pie was the deciding factor for most people! I didn't try his sandwich, but I really liked the soup and the pie that he shared. We will definitely return next time we are in town! read more

Had a beautiful breakfast here, when the passing through Ephriam. Staff is all well trained and very helpful, even with help wanted signs on the doorway. Did not seem understaffed. I had a delicious, healthy wrap with fruit and an excellent coffee. Nice flavors and beautiful presentation on the food. Most seats can see the lake. The staff was so helpful recommending people what to do and see in the area. A def stop for us again. read more

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Excellent food and staff, every time we visit! Burgers are our favorite! Waiting for a table in the bar area is typical as tables are always full - great sign for any restaurant we eat at! read more

I've been going to Door County for years, and this place has always been a solid choice for breakfast. But during our visit last Saturday, something was off. My eggs didn't taste right, and my wife's scrambled eggs had a strange texture. I think they were using egg beaters instead of real eggs. I've not had a bad experience, and this was clearly off. I'm not sure if that's their new standard, but it's disappointing--especially when the menu says "three eggs" per scramble. If you're going to advertise real eggs, use real eggs. Cutting corners like that changes the whole experience. Sadly, that's enough for us to take this spot off our list. read more

Before the concert we ate here and enjoyed it very much. The cheeseburger with chips was very good with tomatoes and lettuce . I just got water so don't know about the drinks. The service was excellent and the restaurant is very nice. read more

Another visit, two eggs over medium, again came a little too hard, seems to be a trend by now. House potatoes, bacon and included was a white raspberry scone, which was delicious. Decaffeinated coffee great service, today not crowed around 9:30 ish, food delicious place is always very clean and the young servers were friendly and knew their jobs. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday with a party of 6 and got seated within 25 minutes. We were able to get drinks at the bar while we waited and I loved that they had so many cherry options. The cherry mule and the White Russian were good. It was quite warm in the dining room which was nice since it was so chilly outside, but we were able to crack a window to let in some cool air. Our server was new but he was very attentive and helpful. Blackened Tilapia Tacos - these very just ok. I think the fruit salsa brought out the fishiness of the meat. The chips and salsa were good Burger - I liked that this was grass fed meat but it tasted a little undercooked and just ok with one piece of soggy lettuce and cold cheese read more

Food is great, reasonable prices, great view, good service. Nice outdoor area Parking isn't ideal.

Good food and atmosphere. Thank you. Dinner early on a Thursday evenings and it wasn't busy.

Food was amazing! Everyone around us was enjoying what they ordered. From meat loaf to salads, all delicious. Great drink menu as well. Ask what beer is on tap. Service was excellent and food came out super quick! read more

Sub-par service and horrible management. Little professionalism in helping customers. Good food. Won't be back because of the manager

Pleasant surprise!!! Visiting Door County we walked into Chef's Hat; a little place clean well staffed, quick food. I ordered a turkey sandwich with a side salad. It was great! I'm picky so when I took a bite I loved the flavors, it had avocado, carved turkey and the usual on Parmesan bread. It was good and also the garden salad with dill dressing! Yum! My husband had the pear cranberry salad and loved it!!! They also have braised ribs and brisket entrees along with various selections of fish. We will come back and try something else. Good job chef, with something simple to make it special. read more

We came here for dinner on our first night in Door County- we were seated on the patio right away and enjoyed a really nice dinner. The patio is set back from the main street, but you can still see the water. My husband ordered a pineapple strawberry tilapia and I got the ahi tuna. We also tried the crab stuffed shrimp appetizer, and while it was small, it was delicious. The dinner portions were on par with a fancier type of a restaurant and the food was tasty. Desserts and drinks were just okay, definitely not the highlight of the meal. Our server was friendly and attentive. read more

Delicious breakfast! We had the Denver scramble, a cherry mimosa, coffee abd French toast with bacon. The rosemary olive oil toast was delicious. We really enjoyed the view of the water from outside on the patio. Food came quickly and the waitstaff was nice. read more

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The asparagus quesadilla was incredibly delicious! My husband had the meatloaf. It was served with mashed potatoes and green beans. He shared his green beans with me and they were so tasty ! Our server was attentive to my food sensitivities. He was friendly and helpful. The owner chatted with us in the bar during our short wait for a table. He was also very friendly and helpful. If you want a short wait, go early! read more

We dined at Chef's Hat for lunch and dinner. Both times we had an excellent meal. We ordered the beef brisket flat bread, tomato basil soup, the stuffed shrimp, penne pasta with chicken, and meatloaf at dinner. Each dish was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The stuffed shrimp comes topped with a good amount of herbs which I enjoyed, but some might want a little less herb topping. For lunch the next day we both ordered the Big Ben sandwich. It was delicious. We both recommend the potato chips as a side versus the potato salad. The service was very good. We had the same gentleman server both times. I'm sorry I can't remember his name, but he was attentive and efficient with his duties. His fellow servers seemed to be just as nice and professional as he. read more

OK, the pear pumpkin soup was insanely delicious. But wait, you say, what about the overall experience? Why cut straight to the soup? Well, it was that good. Sublime, sweet, complex, savory and guzzled down in rapid time by my good wife and me. The gorgonzola-pear salad was fresh, and my wife's rigatoni Alfredo with seasonal mushrooms made her smile. The waitstaff were from Turkey and super kind and attentive thus making our overall experience 5 stars. From the moment we walked in and were kindly greeted and seated we knew we chose wisely. Hat's off to Chef's Hat. read more

Service was great, food was great. Nice menu and prices were reasonable. Will definitely go back again

Whenever we are in Ephraim, we love stopping at Chef's Hat. It's right across the street from the Bay, with a great selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner staples! If you're there on the early side, you can get a great dinner deal - $60 for two entrees, a shared appetizer or dessert and a bottle of wine. The meatloaf, spare ribs, and brisket are all wonderful! Every entree has a nice portion of vegetables and the desserts are very good! You can't go wrong at the Chef's Hat! read more

Beautiful outdoor patio. Good coffee. Food quality was average. Eggs were overcooked. The scone was small.

Great food and great service! Beautiful view on the patio! I would say they were overstaffed which was a good experience

This restaurant is a hidden gem in Door County's sweet town of Ephraim! I just want to take the chef home with me every time we eat here on our vacation week! Their pumpkin pear soup is to die for! Just as tasty are their pasta dishes, carob cake (gluten free!) and ahi tuna entree! I can't say enough about this restaurant and it's very reasonably priced as well! read more

Chef's Hat - Carob cake dessert, delish! - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

I had their pear and Gorgonzola wrap for lunch and it was delicious. My girlfriend had their turkey blt and it was good, but the bread fell apart while trying to eat it. For dinner we had the chicken broccoli Alfredo and their strawberry, pineapple tilapia which she really liked. The service was nice and they got our order to us quickly. We will be back here again when we are in Door Co. read more

I hate to be honest, I usually don't write reviews. This place had the best appetizer (spinach and artichoke dip). Dinner (ahi tuna steak on risotto), and cherry pie.for the price spent and amount of food was incredible. Very friendly and educated staff. read more

Better than average food. Friendly but slow service from the wait staff once we were seated. Front desk "service" that shaded from clueless to overtly rude. read more

Our first dining experience at Chef's Hat and we were thoroughly impressed. Both entrees ordered, veggie penne and brisket were expertly prepared and so delicious. Our server was so pleasant and everything arrived in a well paced manner. It's a comfortable upscale vibe that works perfectly in Ephraim. Impressed with their wine offering as well. We passed on dessert, but am confident it would have been great too. From start to finish it was a five star experience. We will return! read more

Easy decision to go with the majority. Service, food, outdoor seating and great view. Pear salad, garden salad and splitting the smoked brisket tacos for dinner was perfect for my wife and I. Arnold Palmer's were spot on. Seated right away at 530 on a Wed. Lots of great choices on the menu. Parking was easy peasy. Great stop. read more

We had a wonderful brunch at Chef's Hat. The food was great and very fresh. We ordered the Avacado Toast, French toast, Garden scramble, Asparagus scramble and fruit bowl. Everything was good and the portions were generous. Weather was great so we were able to sit outside as well. The service was great and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. read more

Chef's Hat - Asparagus scramble with Rye toast. - New American Near Me - Ephraim, Wisconsin

We came for dinner and we all enjoyed it tremendously. I had the Norwegian salmon with green beans over root vegetables. It was excellent (RE COVID) They are prepared to keep you safe. Staff is wearing masks and gloves. Plastic sheets hang from the ceiling between tables where social distancing isn't possible. Come for dinner - you won't be disappointed. Try the CHERRY BOUNCE (cocktail) - delicious -- as is the cherry mojito read more