Where to Eat & Drink on Washington Island

Where to Eat

Washington Island has great options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And while everything on the island is casual, you can find everything from a post-beach drive-thru and burger stand to a dressier locally-sourced dinner.

Just make sure you check hours! What’s listed here could change.

The Hotel Washington

1354 Range Line Road
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-3010

Whether you’re staying at the Hotel Washington or not, make sure to stop in for a locally sourced meal at the hotel’s fantastic restaurant. The restaurant serves beer and wine and is open for lunch Tuesday – Saturday, 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Dinner is served Thursday – Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Learn more about the Hotel and its approach to food on this adorable episode of Wisconsin Foodie.

K.K. Fiske Restaurant

1177 Main Road
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2121

Stop into K.K. Fiske Restaurant to enjoy the daily catch and other casual fare for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Don’t be alarmed by the window paint promising “Fresh Lawyers”; it’s just the local name for Burbot, which is a cod-like fish found in the waters surrounding the island.

K.K. Fiske is open from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday, and 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays.

Albatross Drive-In

777 Main Rd.
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2203

Family-owned and operated for more than forty years, the Albatross Drive-In is an island staple. Stop by on your way to or from the beach for a burger, brat, onion rings, or soft-serve.

The Albatross Drive-In is open daily from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fiddler’s Green

1699 Jackson Harbor Rd.
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2610

Just a quick 1/4 mile walk or bike ride from Schoolhouse Beach, Fiddler’s Green is an eclectic, cozy pub-style restaurant that features occasional live music and a zany patio. They have a wide selection of beers on tap, and their menu includes vegan and vegetarian options for lunch and dinner.

Fiddler’s Green is open 11:30 a.m. until “late-ish” Tuesday – Saturday.

Jackson Harbor Soup & Sandwich

1904 Indian Point Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2589

Jackson Harbor Soup & Sandwich is located on Jackson Harbor. With a waterfront patio, the restaurant boasts some of the island’s best views of Rock Island Park.

As the name suggests, Jackson Harbor Soup & Sandwich is the place to stop for a light breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack on the way to or from Rock Island. The restaurant is open from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday – Tuesday.

Red Cup Coffee House

1885 Detroit Harbor Road
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-3304

Family-owned and operated for more than 20 years, Red Cup Coffee House has earned its reputation for “killer coffee.” But don’t miss the breakfast — the breakfast burrito and the quiche are Fritchie household favorites.

Red Cup Coffee is open in the mornings, from 7 – 11 a.m.

Where to Drink

Of the locations above, several are also great places to drink. Fiddler’s Green and K.K. Fiske, in particular, are good options when you’re thirsty. Here are a couple other choices:

Nelson’s Bitters Pub

1201 Main Rd.
Washington, WI 54246
(920) 847-2496

In addition to being an historical landmark, c. 1899, Nelson’s Bitters Pub is also famous for the Bitters Club, for which the price of entry is throwing back a shot of Agnostura bitters. This bizarre practice dates to the 1920s, when bitters (which were considered medicine, not spirits) represented a loophole in Prohibition law.

Selling bitters allowed the original owner to keep the pub open during Prohibition, making Nelson’s the longest continuously operating tavern in Wisconsin — and the world’s leading consumer of Agnostura bitters.

Nelson’s Bitters Pub is open from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Karly’s Bar

1265 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246

Karly’s bar serves cocktails, beer, wine, ice and “package goods.” It features lots of open-air patio seating, and has a small lunch menu for the day drinkers.