Kenosha blends lakeside charm with Wisconsin staples—fried fish, butter burgers, Italian-American red sauce, and curds, of course.
These five spots serve the kind of plates that warm you up after a lakefront stroll.
The Spot Drive-In
A beloved, old-school drive-in, The Spot is comfort nostalgia on a bun. Butter burgers are juicy with a soft, toasted bun; chili cheese fries are messy in the best way; and shakes are thick and classic.
It’s a car-tray, windows-down kind of experience that never goes out of style.
Franks Diner
This tiny, historic railcar diner cranks out hearty breakfasts and griddle favorites with personality.
The “garbage plate” scramble—eggs piled with meat, veggies, and cheese—sticks to your ribs, and the pancakes are plate-sized and golden.
Lunch brings patty melts and hot turkey sandwiches with gravy. It’s lively, cozy, and very Kenosha.
Waterfront Warehouse
A rustic-industrial hangout with a comfort-minded menu, Waterfront Warehouse nails burgers with proper sear, loaded mac and cheese, and beer-battered fish fry with fries and slaw.
Shareable apps—giant pretzels with beer cheese, crispy wings—make it an easy group spot. Add a local tap and settle in.
Tenuta’s Deli
Part Italian market, part sandwich mecca, Tenuta’s is the place for red-sauce comfort.
Meatball subs are saucy and cheesy, Italian beef comes warm and juicy, and lasagna-to-go bakes into bubbly coziness at home.
Grab antipasti, fresh bread, and cannoli for a DIY comfort feast.
Twisted Cuisine
Creative comfort meets neighborhood charm at Twisted Cuisine, where meatloaf gets gourmet treatment, mac and cheese riffs change with the seasons, and pot roast arrives rich and tender.
It’s a great spot for a relaxed date night when you still want that stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction.
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