Fine dining in Wisconsin in the far north of the state offers some of the best and most unforgettable culinary encounters. In the city of Bayfield, a historic mansion has been transformed into an inn and restaurant that delivers a casual but elegant dining experience. The Landmark Restaurant in the Old Rittenhouse Inn delivers wonderful food and atmosphere in a location that’s ideal for a vacation escape. Here’s a sample of what’s on the menu.

The story of the Old Rittenhouse Inn begins in the 1890s. The Queen Anne Victorian home was built in the summer of 1890 in Bayfield as a vacation residence.
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It’s a spectacular home, built from native Lake Superior brownstone, creamery brick, and shingles. It’s a true “painted lady” with seven different hues of paint.
In 1973, the grand old home became Wisconsin’s first bed and breakfast, and today the current owners still welcome guests to the inn and to the home’s dining establishment.
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The rooms on the main floor originally served as the kitchen, formal parlor, family room, and dining room – the space has been transformed into the Landmark Restaurant.
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The staff serves house-made breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guests and the public at one of the most unique places to eat in Wisconsin with Lake Superior Views!

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It’s a beautiful and timeless place for a meal and the menu serves made-from-scratch upscale American and French cuisine.
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Serving breakfast and dinner - we recommend the Cinnamon-swirl French toast or the Quiche with spinach and caramelized onions for that early morning meal.
While lunch is not a regular offering at the inn, the staff does cater to large groups with a scrumptious three-course Victorian lunch or brunch.
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Guests start with a salad and choose from three entrees, such as Apple Glazed Pork, Reddened Lake Superior Trout, or Grilled Chicken Breast with Bayfield Raspberry Sauce. Classic Landmark desserts complete the outstanding meal.
The restaurant is also a great place for dinner offering seasonal favorites and frequent menu changes based on the availability of locally raised ingredients and the freshest produce.
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Enjoy a luxurious five-course meal that includes a choice of soup, salad, sorbet, entrée, and a dessert. Pictured is the Champagne Chicken. You’ll leave the restaurant very satisfied!
You're table awaits at this upscale restaurant in Wisconsin.
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We wish dining in Wisconsin was always this elegant.

Fine dining in Wisconsin includes a meal at this historic inn. Discover more on the Landmark Restaurant at Old Rittenhouse Inn web page. Have you enjoyed the cuisine here? Please share your experience in the comments below. If you want to read about more Wisconsin restaurants, make sure to sign up for our weekly dining newsletter. Every Thursday, a new eatery to try in the Badger State will be delivered straight to your email. Yum!

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Carolyn Harmon | July 05, 2024

What is another other restaurant that offers fine dining in Wisconsin?

  • Ishnala Supper Club (Lake Delton): A place where you can order escargot and a classic old-fashioned is probably a pretty fancy restaurant. For more than 70 years, this eatery sitting among the tall Norway Pines overlooks Mirror Lake in the middle of Mirror Lake State Park. The construction of the club was designed specifically to capture the outstanding views. The dining room floor is composed of 76 tons of flagstone from the nearby quarry, and live Norway Pines grow right through the roof. And from every table folks can see the stunning Mirror Lake and surrounding bluffs. Some of the surf-and-turf combinations include prime rib or filet and butterflied prawns or fried jumbo shrimp.

Where is another restaurant with a view in Wisconsin?

  • Norton's of Green Lake (Green Lake): This waterfront dining experience on the lovely Green Lake has been around since 1948. Dining options inside and out include the tiki bar, the fire pit, a patio, and the three-season porch. Start or finish with the French Onion Soup because it's that delicious with rich and creamy Gruyere and seasoned croutons. From steak to seafood and cheddar cheeseburgers, something on this menu will entice your tastebuds.

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Old Rittenhouse Inn, 301 Rittenhouse Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814, USA