Savor the local flavor of downtown Port Washington, where historic waterfront casual dining, vibrant craft breweries like Inventors Brewpub, and cozy lakeside patios offer stunning harbor views. From authentic scratch-made tavern fare at Fork & Tap to iconic Wisconsin fish frys and farm-to-table seasonal bites, our walkable downtown is a premier destination for foodies and casual diners alike. Whether you are looking for a lively waterfront drink after a day on Lake Michigan or a charming boutique coffee stop, find your perfect table right here on our historic shores.
A bit further from shore, the culinary scene continues. Plier's Full Circle supperclub is a local favorite, along with Lucky Devil's and The Patio heading north from downtown. To the west, you will find places like Toucan Custard and Aathira Foods for Indian cuisine.
Port's Patios
Dining and drinking al fresco is always a popular choice, and with a coastal town, who doesn't want a side of lakeviews? For lakeside patios, try Schooner Pub (pictured), Fork & Tap, Dockside Deli, The Beacon, Inventors Brewpub, American Legion Post 82, and Cavelier Wine Bar. For sidewalk seating, head to Pasta Shoppe, Twisted Willow, John's Pizzaria, Daily Baking Co, Amplify Cafe, Java Dock Cafe, Tello's, or The Chocolate Chisel. For those nestled in patios, check out Beanie's Mexican, Moonlight Tavern, Breakwater Deli & Nostalgia, Toucan Custard or Lucky Devil's. Or go to the place with 'patio' right in the name - The Patio.
Downtown Dining
Looking to dine lakeside or in one of the unique eateries of our charming downtown, use these handy reference guides for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Click each of these graphics to enlarge for a handy guide to downtown dining.
If you're willing to venture a little farther, try one of these fabulous options
Burgers and wings at Lucky Devil's, pub fare al fresco at The Patio, local supperclub favorite Plier's Full Circle, American classics from Seven Hills Pub in the Holiday Inn Express, frozen custard and Middle Eastern fare at Toucan Custard, and authentic Indian food from Aathira Foods.
For a quick bite, try one of our fast food options
On the north side, find McDonald's, Arby's, and Subway. Headed west on Hwy 33, find the Wisconsin favorite Culver's.