The food was excellent. We had whitefish, lamb and steak. The service was first class. The waitstaff was knowledgeable and attentive. The facility is smart, cozy and clean. We rate the ambiance a 5 out of 5. read more

Our favorite! Joseph was a great server. Tried tuna tartare and it was super. Love the wedge salad and cast iron chicken. Sunsets are the best! Beautiful ambiance! read more

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It you are interested in dining on the outdoor patio, get there early or show up late. We really wanted to dine here as the reviews were good and definitely wanted to sit outside with a bay view. When we contacted the restaurant, they recommended we come before 5PM to get a table outside. We showed up at 4:55PM and got the last table! They have a great craft beer selection including IPA's (which is big plus for me). We started with the Salmon Tartare ($18) which was a light and flavorful selection in which we both enjoyed. My bride went with the Salmon ($36) and I went with the Halibut ($42) and we both loved our selections including the sides! They were so well prepared and perfect dishes for out tastes. Service from Benjamin was outstanding! Very attentive, yet not overbearing allowing us to really enjoy our evening on the patio in such a beautiful setting and evening! read more

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I absolutely adore Waterfront. It's so classy and has such a lovely view of the bay and a harbor lined with boats. The food is amazing, we indulged in a few shared appetizers and took advantage of the daily specials on our latest trip. I recommend ordering the bread! It's an additional charge, I think $6, but wow it is WORTH IT. Warm, soft and an amazing truffle butter I wish I could reasonably eat with a spoon. The seafood here is excellent so definitely take a look at that! Get reservations for sure but this is such a great date night in Door County! read more

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This is quickly become a new tradition for my family when we are in door county. Sitting at the edge of Sister Bay Main Street, this picturesque waterfront restaurant has great staff, great food, and fantastic drinks. Each time, I've gotten the garden party cocktail and am pleasantly surprised with the refreshing zip of the herbs. Our favorite is also the oyster shot - when we come here we have to have that! they offer the freshest oysters they have from East Coast, with a shot of I think tomato juice, vodka, and horseradish? Don't ask, just get! Lol. The food is outstanding our party got the fillet, the chicken, as well as the Bolognese, and the fresh cut pasta. Everything tastes super fresh and curated, I don't think you can go wrong with much on the menu. Overall, a fantastic spot. read more

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Our friends treated us to dinner at Waterfront. Beautiful sunset foods, great service and delicious dinners. I can't say enough about the wedge salad or the Alaskan Halibut. 10/19 for sure. Highly recommend for a special trea read more

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Awesome view and excellent service at Waterfront Restaurant. Dinner and dessert were good - we started with the bread, which comes with delicious truffle butter, oysters Rockefeller, and salad; had the local whitefish, NY strip steak, risotto, and Alaskan halibut as mains; and finished with carrot cake and key lime pie for dessert. This is a great spot for a special occasion or a romantic night out, as the view alone makes it worthwhile. We'll definitely be back. read more

For elegant, fine dining with spectacular sunset views, Waterfront is the perfect choice. The dining area is beautiful and comfortable, with plenty of space between tables and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bay and the wonderful sunsets. The staff was friendly and attentive. But the food is the real star here. Daily specials should be considered, like the halibut cakes that we had. So delicious! The cocktails were great and be sure to order the bread and butter. You won't be disappointed. The shrimp and grits were out of this world. As were our entrees and desserts. Be sure to make reservations in advance! read more

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I have rarely had a more pleasant evening out. We had delicious drinks. The food was delicious. I had the whitefish and it was perfectly prepared. My wife enjoyed her shrimp and grits as well. For dessert: carrot cake and, rather than the gooey, too sweet icing, this was light and creamy. But, really, I have to say the service was amazing. Our server, Joseph, could not have taken better care of us. He paid attention to every detail. We will absolutely be back. Thank you! read more

Don't have anything bad to say. Service and food were great. I was leery with the raw oysters, but went for it anyway. I was pleasantly surprised how fresh they were(something about ocean food next to a Great Lake made me a bit nervous). read more

We had exceptional and attentive service from Hunter. The decor and view is second to none here in Door. The food was exceptional, beautifully plated. We had the seasonal salad, whitefish and carrot cake. All top shelf. Hands down our favorite meal. 5 stars all the way! read more

First night in Door County for the year and decided we needed to see the water. We had a lovely table near a window. Sun going down, but the shades were easily lowered and we were still able to see the water as we ate. Prince Edward oysters were wonderful, along with fried calamari to start. Caesar salad and wedge salad nicely dressed; just the perfect amount of dressing. Very large salads. Lollipop lamb small plate cooked to perfection. And who doesn't love bolognese?!? This was an excellent version. I'll be enjoying the leftovers. read more

Food amazing, apitizers great the verde shrimp cocktail, lots of shrimp meat, and not overly spicy. Osters really good . Liver patte so good. Cast iron chicken cooked perfect. Bolognas is delicious. Tenderloin cooked perfect. The service great. Recommend for sure. read more

The Waterfront is now closed for the season. Expected reopening late April, 2026. The Waterfront has been one of the premiere restaurants in Door County for many years now. The locale on the shorefront near a yacht club is endlessly interesting with boats moving in and out of the harbor along with the sun setting across the bay makes for priceless views guaranteed to create wonderful memories. The bar led by the owner's daughter, Kendall, makes wonderful drinks and the wine list is more than adequate. The menu is not extensive, but there is a little bit of everything and all of it is very well prepared. Especially appreciated are the delicious small plate items for those of us who cannot eat as much as we used to. Kris Johnson, the wife of the legendary J.J., has built and presided over this classic dining spot for at least two decades now. Like all of us, the heavy duties of running the day to day operations are wearing her out. I don't blame her, but being off for the winter will surely get her ready for another wonderful season. I love this place and so does my son and his family. Somewhat pricey but not out of line and well worth it. read more

My husband and I love waterfront! We've been coming here from Chicago since they opened. It's the best place in Door County. They are consistent. Great food, great service, fantastic, ambience. It is a family run business and they really care about their business. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

The food was amazing, had the ribeye. Our server ben was the best thing you could ever want from a server. Patient, funny, respectful, friendly. No notes. Outdoor seating was lovely! read more

Good, service excellent.Alaskan halibut, cast iron chicken, shrimp grits all served to perfection. Great service! read more

Waterfront Restaurant - Alaskan halibut - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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Been going to this restaurant since it opened. Great food, terrific service and wine list. Continues to be one of the very best restaurants in Door County. Creative menu. Terrific views and sunsets! Great outdoor space to carry out and enjoy a cocktail. read more

Waterfront Restaurant - View from our table! - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Amazing food, atmosphere, staff, and view. We requested a last minute reservation on one of the businesses weekends of the year in Sister Bay and they were able to accommodate. We loved everything about Waterfront and we look forward to visiting again soon! read more

This has become my favorite restaurant in Door County. The entire experience is superb: gorgeous location; engaging staff; excellent food and bar service. And, they have their own parking lot directly across the street. I only give 5 ratings to places that provide life changing experiences but these folks are very close! read more

The view here is absolutely stunning! The food is good and the service was very nice. The crowd here is a bit on the older side, which isn't bad but notable. I'm not a fish eater but had the pappardelle as that was noted to be a special... the sauce was lacking and the pasta was overcooked. read more

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Probably the best dinner my wife and I have ever had in Door County. Beautiful dinning room with lots of windows overlooking the marina and bay. With some very nice outdoor seating. (Make your reservation time just prior to sunset. So you can take in the beautiful views.) Highly recommend our server Benjamin. read more

Waterfront Restaurant - Local Whitefish and Halibut. - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

I ate in the bar as the restaurant was full and I didn't have a reservation. The service was fantastic from the busy bartenders. I highly recommend this great restaurant! Be sure to have a reservation and you may want a windows seat as this restaurant is on the waterfront. read more

Waterfront Restaurant - Fantastic steak with root vegetables - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

A reservation is a must even on a weeknight in mid-October. We got seated promptly in their lovely dining room. Earlier in the summer I am guessing the outside deck and the view would be an added attraction. I had seen on their website that they had a Mai Tai so I ordered that but they did not have it since it was a "summer drink". Very disappointing and a bit strange. We started with the lobster bisque - it was unbelievably rich and delicious. I wish the bowl was bigger but that may have not been good for my health! My wife ordered the crab cakes, which was a small plate, which she really enjoyed. I got the small plate smoked salmon which was tasty. The potato chips as a side was a bit odd but good. I took the bait and got the maple creme brûlée with a side of candied bacon for dessert. It was pretty darn good. Overall we had a great experience and a great meal. read more

Waterfront Restaurant - Martini - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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The waitress was very nice and food was delicious. But will not be going here again due to the extremely rude hostess. Who seemed to go out of her way to be condescending and try embarrass me. read more

We've been here several times in the last couple of years and everything has been fabulous! My husband has had some of the best oysters here and we've enjoyed all of the entrees we've tried. JJ and Kristi really have a gem here! read more

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Food, ambiance, wait staff all excellent. Would highly recommend. We were seated promptly and Hunter offered us several suggestions on both food and beverage. read more

Waterfront Restaurant in Sister Bay. is, in my opinion, the undisputed finest fine dining restaurant in Door County, WI. It has an elegant waterfront location and all the calm ambience needed for an evening out. The bar is superb, the food is spectacular, and the staff is welcoming and friendly. read more

Spectacular ambience and great views. The Wait staff and owners were amazing. Tony, our server from Turkey, was a nice young man. We highly recommend the whitefish and salmon. Cesar salad was one of the best we've ever had as well. Highly recommend! read more

Waterfront Restaurant - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

This was one of the best meals I've ever eaten, hands down. Our experience here was the best of Door County and we will absolutely be back. Our server, Terry, was great and helpful in navigating the menu. The ambience is a little nicer than the casual Wisconsin vibe, which made for a great more formal dining experience. We had the lobster bisque and while it is probably 25% butter, it is the most phenomenal soup I've ever consumed. It is worth the hype on Yelp, order it. We also had the Thai Crab Salad, the Shrimp & Grits and split the Halibut dish, which was incredible -- best fish I've ever had. Wow this place is amazing and it only added to our vacation. Eat here! read more

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Exceeded Expectations for food taste and presentation. Leafy Lemon salad was fluffy delicious with a light lemon coating and finely shaved parmesan. We coulda shoulda eaten a bucket full off this. Shrimp cocktail Vera Cruz, plump marinated shrimp in a gazpacho was divine. We followed with the chicken liver pate. This was tasty but a little too soft for our taste though we ate it all - deliciously paired with cornichons and blueberry compote (not at all sweet). Full but greedy we added the lamb chops, again a little underdone for us. We Brits like to see a bit of char on our chops. Pablo added fries, they were just OK. Really full now, we staggered home and had ice cream twixes an hour later. Manhattan and Sazerac were OK, nothing special but again we have these at home most nights and are taste buds are tuned for room temp drinks and a thick layer of absinthe on the Sazzy rim. We had the best table i n the house center stage for sunset which was nice. Service was end of season professional but please dont try and make conversation with me as I am done and need a break. read more

This spot is in a great location on the water. Bar seating is casual and great service. Good recommendations, friendly and fast. Bolognese could've been a little better but the Mussels were clean and tasty, Moscow mule was refreshing. read more

My dining experience here blew me out of the water. Absolutely wonderful and attentive waitstaff, and the food was phenomenal. The best was the broiled white fish. It had the most amazing flavor and was a very size-able portion for the price. Fried fish was also very good. The beef sandwiches were ok but stick to the fish if you decide to eat here. I'll be back without a doubt read more

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Food is excellent, delicious craft cocktails, view is outstanding and a helpful, knowledgeable staff in the house. read more

Waterfront Restaurant - Bolognese Pappardelle and halibut - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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The staff was very kind. We found this restaurant and loved the online menu so we decided to give it a try. The owner and his wife were very kind. The staff was able to list all of the specials, what drinks go best with what dishes, and took note of my allergies. Breathtaking views. White table restaurant recommend dressing accordingly. The best flourless dessert I have ever had! Celiac friendly! read more

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We were visiting the area and took a chance on getting a table. Glad we did! Service was excellent, with very helpful comments. The view is outstanding. The only criticism Is there were only two choices for dessert! But the carrot cake.... WOW. Glad we stopped. On the list to visit again. read more

An annual college reunion of friends from the East Coast brought us to the Waterfront restaurant for dinner. Everyone and everything was excellent. Upon entry, we were warmly greeted by owner. Table was ready as scheduled with fresh flowers in center. Pace of meal was great. Plenty of time to enjoy drinks and appetizers before entrees served. Very experienced and friendly waiter who knew the menu well. Before paying, we were allowed to leave the table to watch the lovely sunset and then return. All food selections were the expected temperature and nicely presented. I really enjoyed the whitefish! Don't miss the carrot cake to top it off. The noise level was low even though most tables were filled. As Wisconsinites, we wanted to impress our East Coast friends. The Waterfront certainly did! read more

If you are up in Door County, definitely give this gem a try! We got there about 6:30 on a Wednesday night and got a table by the windows, right on the water. A little on the pricey side but worth it! I had the tenderloin steak sliders, cooked to perfection with a smooth horseradish sauce. Hubby had the walleye fish and chips and said it was the best he ever tasted. Super friendly staff read more

Waterfront Restaurant - Walleye fish and chips - New American Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Waterfront Restaurant was one of my favorite restaurants during the time we visited in Door County. The staff were great, everyone was wearing masks, and our waitress had some great recommendations for what to choose on the menu. We started with the Salmon Dip and it was wonderfully smoky and served with veggies and crispy bread. For the main course I had the halibut and my husband had the lamb. My halibut was perfectly cooked, juicy and full of flavor. The sauces and risotto that was served with it were equally as delicious. For dessert we split the carrot cake and although I didn't really care for it served warm, it was still very good. Waterfront is a perfect date spot and views are beautiful. Definitely make reservations as this place can get very busy. read more

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Beautiful views and a warm, welcoming staff! The grilled whitefish was light and flavorful with vegetables grilled to perfection. The fish and chips, which were very lightly breaded, were delicious and non-greasy. The smoked salmon dip was good but could use a bit more seasoning. All four of us agreed this was a great experience (including a perfect sunset!) and we will definitely be back! read more