Get A Taste Of Key West On The Great Lakes At Wisconsin's Best Seafood Dive, Barnacle Bud's
Daniella DiRienzo
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Traveling to the Florida Keys may be out of the question, but that’s quite alright because you can get a taste of Key West, along with some of the best seafood in Wisconsin, at Barnacle Bud’s. Tucked away behind a marina and housed in a ramshackle building, the eatery is unbeknownst to many. However, the folks over at Coastal Living have taken notice and even named the eatery one of the nation’s best seafood dives.
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Bringing a taste of the Key West to the Badger State, Barnacle Bud’s is pure paradise! So, are you ready to sample some of the best seafood in Wisconsin? Barnacle Bud’s is open daily. However, the eatery may close in the event of extreme weather. For more information, call Barnacle Bud’s at (414) 481-9974. You can also visit Barnacle Bud’s website or Facebook page.
So, what do you think? Does Barnacle Bud’s serve some the best seafood in Wisconsin? Is it worthy of the recognition? What are some other must-visit restaurants in Wisconsin? Tell us!
This isn’t the state’s only beachy keen eatery. Click here to learn about another tropical restaurant that’s a summer must-visit.
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Where else can I enjoy waterfront dining in Wisconsin?
There are lots of places you can enjoy waterfront dining in Wisconsin, and Ishnala Supper Club is one of them. It’s been dubbed “Wisconsin’s #1 supper club” – and for good reason! Not only is the food is delicious, but the view is just as appetizing. The eatery’s location in the middle of Mirror Lake State Park combined with lots of windows mean that patrons are afforded incredible close-up vistas of Mirror Lake while dining. Basically fine dining meets nature, Ishnala Supper Club offers one of the state’s most memorable dining experiences.
What are some other must-visit restaurants in Wisconsin?
The Badger State is no stranger to famous eateries. One you don’t want to miss is Franks Diner in Kenosha. Opened in 1926, it’s the oldest continuously operating diner in the U.S. Over the years, it’s become known not only to Wisconsinites, but to foodies around the world, thanks to features in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and countless other publications. Of course, the great grub and unique setting (it’s housed in a historic railcar), have contributed to its far-reaching reputation.
Which restaurants serve the best cuisine in Wisconsin?
The Driftless Café in Viroqua has long been known for serving some of the best cuisine in Wisconsin. Doling out one of the state’s most unique dining experiences, it’s a farm-to-table restaurant that uses local, organic ingredients. Because the eatery utilizes only the freshest of the fresh as far as ingredients are concerned, the many changes daily. And though the menu varies, it’s always brimming with inventive, palate-pleasing dishes.