Gem City Saloon &amp; Eatery

Absolutely fantastic food! I shared a "BBQ Chicken Wrap" and a "Santa Fe Burger" and there were a…read morefew potato side options (French fries, beer battered fries, and homemade potato chips). The ambiance is very much a sports bar. The service was good, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I would definitely return here. It was a fantastic follow-up to a day of hiking at Devi's Lake State Park!

A well priced restaurant near the square in Baraboo. It was a bar type atmosphere with lots of…read morescreens to watch games. Lots of burger choices as well as other options such as fried cheese curds, soup, and sandwiches. The waitstaff was super friendly. As our food arrived, one entre was accidentally bumped and fell on the floor. She was very apologetic and promptly replaced it within 10 minutes. She also offered a dessert as a kind gesture. The dessert was large enough to share between 5 of us!

Sports vibez

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Downtowner Bar & Grill

4.3(31 reviews)

0.2 mi

Came here after hiking at Devil's Lake because someone on yelp said they serve a solid cheesesteak…read moreand that's very much my jam. It's a local dive bar, not even a little pretentious, beer is cold and the cheesesteak did not disappoint. All their meat is from a local meat market and was excellent. If you frequent dive bars you'll be comfy here. 5/5 dive bar

Small townie place that welcomes everyone. Great burgers. Amazing cheesesteak sammies and cheese…read morecurds that bring a tear to your eye. The service is quick and friendly the bartender works fast. Its a must do after hiking devils lake.

Mushroom and Swiss burger

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Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen

4.0(268 reviews)

2.0 mi

The food and beer selections are amazing! We didn't know anything about this place until we saw it…read moreas we were heading into Devils Lake State Park. We are glad we came back for dinner. One of the best rauchbiers I've ever had. The Cabana Dreams was a perfectly balanced blend of jalapeño tamarind and mango. Oh yeah, the food is good too.

Woah, I was so surprised by this spot! Respectfully, didn't assume there was much around this town,…read morebut on our recent passing through, we stumbled upon this brewery. Very modern, and definitely well-kept. The inside of the restaurant portion has high ceilings, cool decor, and lots of seating including couch-like spots. We sat out on the patio though, which was so spacious. There's even a green space between the restaurant and the taproom building on the opposite side. There you'll find yard games, adirondack chairs, and even a stage where I assume they have live music. We just grabbed some wings and beers on our stop in. Love they offer 20oz in their big, custom mugs. My lager was just OK but my husband loved his amber-like selections. Good wings too. Solid spot for locals and travelers.

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Driftless Glen Restaurant

4.5(507 reviews)

0.1 mi

My bf and I came here for quick "something to do" while visiting Baraboo. We only did the tour, but…read morefor $20 I found it to be enjoyable and knowledgeable. You do get to try up to five tastings of your choice, which was nice since you can double up on a tasting if you really enjoy the taste. Our guide was funny and did a great job providing the information. As far as the cocktails go, I did get a tasty mojito! The cool thing is if you arrive earlier to your tasting, you can bring the drink with during the tour. I love the atmosphere and really enjoyed the tour guide!

Overall a good experience. Waitress wasn't the overly friendly but she was efficient. The food took…read morea bit but tasted great. Shout out to the smoked salmon crostini and lobster Mac. There was a very loud and obnoxious group close by but thankfully they were gone about half way through our meal so we could enjoy our meal with our group. Prices are a tad high but it was worth it. Would definitely stop for another special occasion but not for a regular meal.

Miso Pork Belly Crostini

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Mango Habanero Burger

Broadway Diner

4.5(186 reviews)

0.2 mi

Love going here. They serve up great breakfasts fast. This place is always almost full. They open…read moreearly and close by 2. Everyone in Baraboo knows this place. It pulls in a lot of the local people but also all the people that come into the Dells area for vacationing or to see the circus or go to many of the beautiful parks around the Dells and Baraboo. Hands down this place rocks based on portions/ speed of service- quality of food. Oh, and before I forget I am pretty sure if you get toast as a side it is homemade bread which is a nice touch. If you are hungry and in Baraboo and want a good breakfast at a good price- check this place out. Baraboo is Lucy to have this diner operating right in town.

Stopped here on the way back from a camping trip and we're so glad we did! Monica, our waitress,…read morewas amazing, such a lovely lady with the funniest jokes. The inside definitely had those old-school diner vibes, but our group of 6 sat outside so we'd have be all together. Everyone loved their food! The blueberry pancakes and chicken noodle soup were the fan favorites. We were told the soup was made completely from scratch, and you could definitely taste it, it was delicious!!! I had the kids' Mickey Mouse pancake with a mimosa, and honestly... amazing new combo for me!! Such a great spot to stop at on the way back to the city. Friendly service and delicious food. Definitely recommend!

Side dining area

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Classic diner! Awesome!

Gem City Saloon

4.6(41 reviews)

0.0 mi

Local bar that might look inhospitable at first glance, but is actually fairly large with high…read moretops and some booths. Server warned as we settled. We got the spicy pickle fries with homemade ranch. The pickle soars are spicy with a light, perfect coating and fried to crunchy, crispy goodness. Wealso got a sm/med pizza for the three of us adult and had about half left when we were done. Very generous with toppings, crust was experty baked with flaky and crackly sides and lush, light interior. Go here, you will love the food!

Returned to the Gem to try another menu item. The place is famous for pizza and it is an out of…read morethis world experience. Today we were surrounded by pizza eaters, everyone happy and smiling. Place has open seating and plenty of TVs. We went for burgers. We had heard good things about burgers, so we dipped our toes into the change pool and gave it a shot. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment. Either we had the wrong day or an inattentive cook. Wifey had the regular burger with a slice of raw and fries. Burger was ordered medium, a little pink showing. I went with the Gem Burger 1/3 pound with all the trimmings - tomato, lettuce, onion, bacon and a slice of pepper jack - and an order of fries. Wifeys burger was well done, even singed black on one side and her fries looked like they were from the end of the bag. All of them were pretty much less than an inch long. My burger was similar, not medium and more on the well side, but my bun was burned. Not just toasted a little extra, I could taste the burned bread. My fries were similar. The Gem has a problem with quality control. All the pizzas that came out looked fantastic, our burgers, not so much. The kicker was the cook came out to get a look at us before the end of the meal. Just a quick look and back to the kitchen. Bottom line .... stick to pizza. I'll never go back for another burger. There are better places in town for a good burger. Recommend that non pizza orders be double checked with good quality standards before leaving the kitchen.

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Outside storefront

Bronco Billy's Saloon

3.5(57 reviews)

6.2 mi

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We spotted Bronco Billy's while traveling from the casino to the Dells. Most places in the area…read morehadn't opened for the season yet, but the parking lot here was packed, so we decided to stop in -- and we're glad we did! I had a burger and hubby had the pasta special, and both were excellent. The service was prompt, friendly, and welcoming. The prices were more than reasonable, especially for the quality and portions. The restaurant has a clean, open atmosphere with a very long bar and, best of all, no loud music blaring, so you can actually relax and have a nice conversation while you eat. Definitely a place we'd stop at again.

Amazing service! Great seating and the setting of the building is surrounded by sunflowers…read more Definitely would have e sat outside but it was too hot! They were so busy, swamped with orders from many large groups. We were a family of four and received service and our food in a timely manner for as busy as it was. The food was good too! We highly recommend the nachos as an appetizer, so yummy and cool presentation. Our waitress gave us a free beer for our kindness and patience. Great place, would visit again!

Kids corn dogs with fries

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Log Cabin Family Restaurant

4.1(377 reviews)

1.1 mi

Wed 7/15/26 Went…read morehere for breakfast for the first time since moving to Baraboo. My wife and I got breakfast. I had the French toast and eggs and she has pancakes and eggs. The food came up very fast. The service was great. Food was hot and fresh. I looked at the menu and I felt like everything was fairly priced. Some places, especially I am finding as you get closer to the Dells can get expensive very fast. This place is reasonably priced. It was pretty busy. The place was full. We didn't have a problem getting a table. We got our order in right away and the food came up fast. Everything was very good. They do a good job here and I will definitely be coming back.

Service was quick and prompt…read more Food tasted good Ambiance is cool We would definitely come back, but I would not make the drive from Chicago just for dinner It's awesome comfort food if that's what you're looking for

Peanut Butter Cup Waffle

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Zeman's Old Highway House

3.1(18 reviews)

1.5 mi

If you love good food, Zeman's doesn't disappoint! I love their shrimp! It's barely battered and…read morethe shrimp itself is large. I've had everything from steaks to fish to pasta and it's always been excellent! The hostess and bartenders are very friendly. As far as a cozy dark romantic Supper Club, it's really not, but it does have a HomeTown feel and there's always a lot of laughing and visiting going on.

Went for the fish fry - four of us. Had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. Service was acceptable…read moreand food came to the table hot. One person had the perch - 6 pieces, battered, with a baked potato and cole slaw. Two had the baked cod and one had the combo which consisted of two pieces of cod and two shrimp. Seafood was just average. Portion sizes were modest and sides were on the small size. Can't rave about anything. Suggest you try the place. Can't give it a strong recommendation. Lots of work to do. Substandard fish fry for Wisconsin.

Our table by the servers station.

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Bar crowd by our table.

The Cheeze Factory Restaurant

4.5(467 reviews)

0.3 mi

For my 4000 Yelp review I will be highlighting this establishment. My wife recommended that we…read morecheck out this really amazing vegan restaurant on our way back from the Wisconsin Dells. The hours are very minimal so we want to make sure we got there early. We didn't know how busy this place would be but we came in mid-afternoon and the menu was absolutely appetizing from what they offered I was immediately interested in their sweet and savory barbecue sandwich. My wife got a soup, the staff was very nice in accommodating and professional throughout the entire visit. They checked in on us and make sure we had water, they engaged in conversation with us , and they take pride in their menu. They offered a Pay It Forward program which was pretty cool to see and they even sell some books too. The food here is also very well priced and affordable. Our meals were absolutely delicious and it filled us up for the rest of the day. This place offered a really clean restrooms and his restaurant was really clean. We got a muffin for us to share and it was absolutely amazing there's parking on the property right next door highly recommend checking this place out this was the highlight of visiting Baraboo Wisconsin

Love love love this restaurant! Not personally someone who eats exclusively vegan, but my husband…read moreand I are big fans of the unique flavors and clean eating that this restaurant provides. The staff here are so nice, and every time we try something new it doesn't disappoint. The desserts here are a must, they do in fact taste as good as they look. Cute/relatively small dining area, but it feels homey and quaint. Next time we are in the area we will be making a point to swing through for another meal!

East Meets Midwest -- chickpea stew with broiled pita.

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Chimichanga -- chicken-flavored tofu with rice, veg, and Romesco sauce.

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Jessica J.

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16 years ago

me and my husband have only been here once, and we will not be back! the bartender couldnt answer our questions about the diffrent beer choices and told us if we couldnt make up our mind to "f*cking leave* he was very rude. the other bartender was drunk and we couldnt understand him. when we asked if the manager was there the drunk bartender couldnt figure out what we were saying. on top of all of that there was a group of underage girls drinking there (they graduted with my daughter so they would be 18-19 yrs old) when i asked them how they were able to drink there they said when Cal the rude bartedner works he lets them in. all together it was a bad experiance and i would never recomend it to anyone! read more

Marsha G.

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2 years ago

We've never been here before and came on a recommendation of a friend. I don't even have the words to describe the happiness my mouth is feeling right now eating this pizza Absolutely the best pizza I've ever eaten and the toppings are ridiculously large and no skimping here. Shelly is the best server we've ever had, she's very knowledgeable and informative with the menu items and quick, quick, quick always checking on us to make sure everything is ok or if we need anything. We will definitely come back again and again!! Thank you all for the great food and service!! You're the best. read more

Alan M.

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11 years ago

Great food, great people, great atmosphere. What more could you ask for. Great beer selection, pizza is first rate. We always get the burger and wings. Everything is good. read more

Jereme R.

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12 years ago

Bartender is the rudest bartender ever was swearing @ me for not routing the cowgirls and telling me he would kick my a $$ flipping off people and drunk read more

David A.

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10 years ago

Fantastic pizza, thick or thin crust, they are both great. Lots and lots of toppings.

Lacey S.

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2

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15 years ago

Amazing Pizza and Buffalo Chicken Nachos!

Gem City Saloon & Eatery - burgers - Updated September 2026

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Local bar that might look inhospitable at first glance, but is actually fairly large with high…read moretops and some booths. Server warned as we settled. We got the spicy pickle fries with homemade ranch. The pickle soars are spicy with a light, perfect coating and fried to crunchy, crispy goodness. Wealso got a sm/med pizza for the three of us adult and had about half left when we were done. Very generous with toppings, crust was experty baked with flaky and crackly sides and lush, light interior. Go here, you will love the food!

Returned to the Gem to try another menu item. The place is famous for pizza and it is an out of…read morethis world experience. Today we were surrounded by pizza eaters, everyone happy and smiling. Place has open seating and plenty of TVs. We went for burgers. We had heard good things about burgers, so we dipped our toes into the change pool and gave it a shot. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment. Either we had the wrong day or an inattentive cook. Wifey had the regular burger with a slice of raw and fries. Burger was ordered medium, a little pink showing. I went with the Gem Burger 1/3 pound with all the trimmings - tomato, lettuce, onion, bacon and a slice of pepper jack - and an order of fries. Wifeys burger was well done, even singed black on one side and her fries looked like they were from the end of the bag. All of them were pretty much less than an inch long. My burger was similar, not medium and more on the well side, but my bun was burned. Not just toasted a little extra, I could taste the burned bread. My fries were similar. The Gem has a problem with quality control. All the pizzas that came out looked fantastic, our burgers, not so much. The kicker was the cook came out to get a look at us before the end of the meal. Just a quick look and back to the kitchen. Bottom line .... stick to pizza. I'll never go back for another burger. There are better places in town for a good burger. Recommend that non pizza orders be double checked with good quality standards before leaving the kitchen.

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4.6

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Even though the place was fairly busy, our food still came out in a reasonable amount of time. The…read morehighlight was the "pizza fries" which is their pizza dough with garlic butter and cheese along with their sauce for dipping. The thin crust here is flaky and the cheese is very satisfyingly stretchy. The sauce is chunky, but our pickier eaters just picked the big chunks off. The inside is a bar area with some seating and then a second room with more seating, which I am putting pictures of since it was just my family inside. There is also a patio. My in-laws say it's important to add: they only have Pepsi products on the soda gun. Also, beer in cans and wine only. I'm excited to go back for the spinach-artichoke-dip pizza.

Very small local dive bar. Their pizza is their speciality. The crust was very hard. If you love a…read morelot of cheese on your pizza you'll love it but the ratios of toppings to sauce to cheese was way off. A lot of sauce and cheese, skimpy toppings. Need more balance of ingredients. The staff was very friendly. I should've researched this restaurant more before stopping by but it had great reviews so thought I'd try it.

Log Tavern Pizza

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Excellent pizza. Very nice and professional staff. Fairly priced. I have gotten take from her…read moreseveral times.

Went for pizza. Sat in the back room with large screen TV. Watched the UW volleyball game against…read moreNebraska. Ordered the Susie's Supreme pizza on their famous thin crust. Toppings were plentiful and crust was fantastic. Definitely one of the better pizza joints in the region. Service was attentive and food came to the table with little delay. Would definitely return to try other pizza, sandwich and entree choices. Ambience was warm and friendly. High recommend without any reservations. Pizza crust is a gem.

The Green Owl

3.9

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Literally, the worst Dells dining experience I've ever had. Terrible service, food was cold, no…read morefollow up from the wait staff. As far as the pizza goes, it is not thin and crispy and sauce tasted like jarred tomato sauce.

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4.3

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The food is always delicious and the service excellent. We visit as often as we can because we love…read moreMama Mia's so much. If you're in downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin, please give them a try, you won't be disappointed if you love good pasta and pizza!

This is the best pizza place ever in my life I love it here so much and the family is so nice…read more Also, the owner(?) gave me fist bump. Awesome

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