Welcome to the Visitors Choice Dining Guide for the Kenosha Area. The following restaurants represent the exquisite variety of dining from casual American to formal European and nearly everything in between.

Andrea's Jack's Cafe
2401-60th St., Kenosha, 262-657-7732. www.andreasgifts.com.  Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Historic soda fountain features homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. Home-baked desserts and old-fashioned ice cream treats.

Boat House Pub & Eatery
4917-7th Ave., Kenosha, 262-654-9922. www.foodspot.com/boathouse. Open 11 a.m. until closing. Boat House Pub & Eatery offers a great view of Lake Michigan, great food and drinks. The award-winning decor includes richly paneled walls, brass fixtures, etched glass windows and nautical appointments. The menu offers an array of fish and seafood specialties, sandwiches, homemade soup, clam chowder, and a Special of the Day. We also provide courtesy customer docking for boats up to 50 feet in length. Live entertainment on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Serving Sunday Breakfast Buffet, 9am-12pm. Banquet services for groups of 25 to 150 guests. Call Joyce for more information at 262-308-5162.

Chops On The Lake
5722 Third Ave., Kenosha, 262-842-0510. www.chopsonthelake.com. Hours: Mon.-Sun. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Winter hours through April 1, 2008: closed Sun.-Mon. except for private parties of 10 or more. Chops On The Lake, located steps from Lake Michigan, is an upscale New York style steak house. Proudly serving only the best USDA Prime Allen Brothers meats. Our menu also includes a choice of pasta dishes, fresh seafood and an array of homemade desserts. We have an extensive wine list and nearly 100 vodkas from around the world. Our 262 Ultra Lounge (located inside Chops On The Lake) features live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Banquet facilities are available for your special event. For more intimate groups try our VIP room.

Culver’s
Located off I-94 on Hwy 165 (exit 347), 1/4 mile east of the Wisconsin Welcome Center, 10484 Corporate Drive, Pleasant Prairie, 262-857-2663. www.culverspleasantprairie.com. Open 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. Dine in seating for 120 patrons, a drive-thru service window, and a carry-out service. Additional parking and outdoor seating for campers or buses to accommodate groups. The interior features a combination of tables and booths in a clean, carpeted, modern décor. Menu items include Culver’s award-winning fresh frozen Custard, ButterBurgers, and triple-thick concrete mixers. We also offer a variety of fresh salads, a range of specialty sandwiches, and dinners to appeal to the entire family, businesses, and groups.

Dairyland Greyhound Park
5522-104th Ave. (I-94 & Hwy. 158), Kenosha, 800-233-3357, 262-657-8200. www.dairylandgreyhoundpark.com.
Find out why we have southeastern Wisconsin's largest and one of the best casual fine dining restaurants. Our Clubhouse dining room provides a wonderful view of the races and offers a terrific lunch and dinner menu at reasonable prices. Reservations are recommended. Group packages and banquet meeting facilities are available.

Franks Diner
Located in Historic Downtown Kenosha, 508-58th St., Kenosha, 262-657-1017. www.franksdinerkenosha.com.  Open Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Locally recognized as a historic landmark and great breakfast joint, Franks Diner is now nationally famous! Featured on the Food Network series “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Franks also has been in the limelight on numerous TV specials and in various travel magazines. The unusual lunch car diner is celebrating more than 80 years in business. The staff offers friendly smiles, sassy service and one piece of advice: be nice or leave. Dig into the homemade bread, gigantic pancakes, juicy burgers and the renowned best-seller — the “Garbage Plate.” This is one busy place, so come prepared to relax and enjoy the experience!

Harborside Common Grounds
5159-6th Ave., Kenosha, 262-652-5111. Open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Serving an appetizing array of soups, sandwiches, desserts, bagels, muffins and ice cream. Featuring a wide variety of coffees, espresso and other beverages.

HOBNOB
Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge overlooking Lake Michigan at 277 S. Sheridan Road (Hwy. 32), between Kenosha & Racine, 262-552-8008.  www.thehobnob.com. Established in 1954, the HOBNOB has the ambiance of the classic Wisconsin Supper Club. We at the HOBNOB pride ourselves in serving what we consider the “Best Food in Town.” Steaks • Fresh Seafood • Prime Rib • Bistro Fare • Friday Fish Fry • Extensive wine list and so much more! Open 7 evenings. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday in our Cocktail Lounge. Private rooms available for 2-125. For that casual or special evening, come visit us at HOBNOB for dinner tonight!

House of Gerhard
3927-75th St., Kenosha. 262-694-5212. www.houseofgerhard.com. Open Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4 p.m.-close; Sat. 4 p.m.-close.  If it’s a taste of Deutschland you seek, you needn’t fly to Bavaria. A short drive from I-94 on Hwy. 50, the House of Gerhard serves your favorite German dishes like Beef Rouladen and Wienerschnitzel as well as Filet ala Gerhard. Our hospitality and Old World Charm make you feel simply “Wunderbar.” Celebrating more than 44 proud years on the same corner. Serving lunch and dinner, children’s menu, smoke-free, closed Sunday.

Mangia Trattoria
5717 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, 262-652-4285. www.kenoshamangia.com. Open for Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m., Fri.& Sat. 5-10 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. Walk into this charming European trattoria (Italian for an informal restaurant) and the first thing you notice is the commingled scent of rosemary, garlic and the gentle hint of smoke from the Italian-built, wood-burning oven. For the last 19 years, Mangia has been setting the standard for Italian dining in Wisconsin with its simple, flavorful pasta and grilled dishes.

Mo’s Café
5537-6th Ave., Kenosha, 262-653-8071. www.moslounge.com. Open 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. everyday. Daily specials. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering, and banquet room. See our Web site for details.

Pazzo
707-56th St., Kenosha, 262-653-9879. www.gopazzo.com. Tues.-Sun. opens 4:30 p.m. Food, Drink, Life. Upscale lounge and eatery. Distinctive wines and martinis. Unique and fresh gourmet foods.

Ray Radigan’s
11712 Sheridan Road, Pleasant Prairie, 262-694-0455. www.foodspot.com/rayradigans. Located 3 miles south of Kenosha on Hwy. 32 (Sheridan Road), Exit I-94 - Hwy. 165 east to Hwy. 32 (Sheridan Road), south on Hwy. 32 (Sheridand Road) 1 mile. Serving Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 12-10 p.m. Celebrating 75 Years of Dining Excellence. More than words — a philosophy, whether you choose to enjoy a light lunch with a special friend, or a well-deserved evening out. We offer only the freshest and finest seafoods, or unsurpassed steaks featuring only U.S.D.A. prime quality meats — all complimented by a world-class wine list and impeccable service.

Ron’s Place
3301-52nd St. (Hwy. 158), Kenosha, 262-657-5907. Open daily from 11 a.m., 7 days a week. A Hometown Pub. A Pub Affair specializing in charbroiled burgers and a variety of sandwiches. Wednesday and Friday walleye dinners are our specialty. Food prepared until closing, luncheon specials, hot soups, children’s menu. Call for luncheon reservations and carryout. Established 1972 — A Kenosha Tradition.

Secret Garden Café
5925-6th Ave. A (by Library Park, next to M&I Bank), Kenosha, 262-657-1884. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (as winter hours may change, please call first) Unique, garden-like, peaceful retreat for lunch. Private parties available.

Tenuta’s Delicatessen and Liquors
3203-52nd St., Kenosha, 262-657-9001. www.tenutasdeli.com. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Authentic Italian food grocery in an “old world setting.” Outdoor café (weather permitting) with grilled Italian sausage and brats, prepared pastas and MUFFO-LOTTA sandwiches.

tg's
4120-7th Ave., Kenosha, 262-658-8080. www.tgskenosha.com. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-close, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.  tg’s caters to everyone’s taste! Palette pleasers include Kenosha’s best hot beef sandwich, homemade weekday lunch specials like “Meatloaf Monday”, homemade desserts, fresh seafood on Friday nights, and homemade soups, including one vegetarian.  Also featuring 11 beers on tap and Wednesday night Open Mic.  Just by stopping in, you'll join the ranks of famous past visitors like the Kennedys and sports legends Ray Nitschke and Bobby Hull — we've even got the pictures to prove it!

Trolley Dogs
5501-6th Ave., Kenosha, 262-652-3647. Open year round. Winter Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Summer Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Sundays, Nov.-March. Featuring the “Trolley Dog” — a Hot Dog and Tamale on the same bun! Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Polish, Italian Beef, Corn Dogs, much more. Come see our trolley.

Villa D’Carlo
5140-6th Avenue, Kenosha, 262-654-3932.  Open Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m. until close, Sun. 3 p.m. until close. Closed Tues. Come in for the changing seasonal ambience... but love the food! Italian cuisine made for you, our guest, in mind. Daily specials range from our stuffed prime rib to homemade ravioli. Be sure to save room for dessert — our tiramisu shines above all others! Outdoor dining as weather permits. Banquet and meeting facilities available for your private affairs.

Wine Knot Bar & Bistro
5611-6th Ave., Kenosha, 262-653-9580. www.wine-knot.com. Reservations for 5 or more. Open dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Bar: Mon.-Sat. 5 p.m.-close. Just blocks from Lake Michigan, Wine Knot Bar & Bistro is Kenosha’s first and only wine bar. We are dedicated to providing an exquisite dining experience. Whether it’s a night on the town, business get together or a romantic dinner, Wine Knot is the perfect escape from the ordinary. You will immediately feel comfortable in our casually sophisticated setting, and you can enjoy the outdoor patio when the weather is nice. Our wines are carefully chosen to complement our menu, and our friendly staff will guide you through your culinary adventure. Delicious & Unique American Bistro Cuisine • Wines from Around the World • Creative Cocktails • Martinis • Beers • Live Music on the Weekends.