The Unique Restaurant In Wisconsin Where Every Order Comes With A Free Million-Dollar View
By Ben Jones|Published February 16, 2023
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
The real estate market in northern Door County had been red hot, with even modest cottages selling for a small fortune. Want a view of the lake? You had better be prepared to spend a small fortune. Fortunately, there’s a place where you can enjoy one of the best views in Door County, and you’ll only pay the price of a good meal. Here’s why you need to head north to the Shoreline Restaurant.
While the food is wonderful, the real treat here is the view. The restaurant’s large windows offer a sweeping view of the bay that you won’t forget. And there’s no mortgage required!
To find this special restaurant, head to Door County and drive north until you can’t drive any further. You’ll find yourself at the water’s edge, and you’ll have two options: buy a ferry ticket or dine at the Shoreline.
The food is wonderful, and it’s a great place to enjoy a classic Wisconsin fish fry – just make plans to stop in on a Wednesday night. You’ll have a lot of nice options, including local whitefish.
The Gills Rock restaurant has been around a long time. The current owners purchased the property in 1990 and transformed it into a destination venue and a spot for homestyle gourmet food and wine. Many special events and celebrations are held at the shoreline, and on other nights, the restaurant is open to the public.
The Shoreline is open seasonally – check out Shoreline Restaurant’s website for the latest hours, and if it happens to be closed, the trip to the end of the peninsula is beautiful – you can take in the view and dream of the Shoreline’s chowder! While you’re up to dine at the Shoreline, you can also experience Wisconsin’s windiest road.
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