Shari's Lake Geneva Area Guidebook
Food scene
These are some of my favorite restaurants!
This restaurant is only a few minutes from Lake Como Retreat. This is a great place to go for beautiful views of the lake, great food, and fun atmosphere. They are known for their burgers but also have a lot of plant-based options. There is a beach across the street too. Live music too so check their website for the lineup.
8 locals recommend
Papa’s Blue Spruce Resort
W4086 Lakeshore DrThis restaurant is only a few minutes from Lake Como Retreat. This is a great place to go for beautiful views of the lake, great food, and fun atmosphere. They are known for their burgers but also have a lot of plant-based options. There is a beach across the street too. Live music too so check their website for the lineup.
The best brunch in Lake Geneva. Quality ingredients and innovative dishes. This is one of my favorites. I also love their bakery next door.
37 locals recommend
Simple Cafe Lake Geneva
525 Broad StThe best brunch in Lake Geneva. Quality ingredients and innovative dishes. This is one of my favorites. I also love their bakery next door.
This is a local favorite and the wait could get long. Delicious Italian food at a reasonable price. Their pizza is very popular but all of there food is great. This is also a good option for delivery.
21 locals recommend
Next Door Pub & Pizzeria
411 Interchange NThis is a local favorite and the wait could get long. Delicious Italian food at a reasonable price. Their pizza is very popular but all of there food is great. This is also a good option for delivery.
Avant Cycle Cafe
234 Broad StBest coffee in Lake Geneva!
Quality upscale pizzeria in downtown Lake Geneva with beautiful views of Lake Geneva.
33 locals recommend
Oakfire
831 Wrigley DrQuality upscale pizzeria in downtown Lake Geneva with beautiful views of Lake Geneva.
Ride your boat to the other side of Lake Como or drive to this traditional Wisconsin super club. Great food and views of Lake Como. Open for lunch and dinner. Check out their website for live entertainment schedule.
49 locals recommend
Mars Resort
W4098 S Shore DrRide your boat to the other side of Lake Como or drive to this traditional Wisconsin super club. Great food and views of Lake Como. Open for lunch and dinner. Check out their website for live entertainment schedule.
My boys LOVE their homemade donuts. This is a an igloo shaped diner with lots of good breakfast options in William’s Bay.
16 locals recommend
Daddy Maxwell's Diner & Cafe
150 Elkhorn RdMy boys LOVE their homemade donuts. This is a an igloo shaped diner with lots of good breakfast options in William’s Bay.
Great option for solid bar food only a few minute drive from Lake Como Retreat. They have a lot of entertainment so check their website for the schedule. Great lake views and large menu.
11 locals recommend
DJ's In The Drink
W3860 Lakeshore DrGreat option for solid bar food only a few minute drive from Lake Como Retreat. They have a lot of entertainment so check their website for the schedule. Great lake views and large menu.
Unique dining experience in this historic mansion in downtown Lake Geneva.
9 locals recommend
The Baker House
327 Wrigley DrUnique dining experience in this historic mansion in downtown Lake Geneva.
This place is the best kept secret in downtown Lake Geneva. And if you are feeling extra adventurous, head to the speakeasy downstairs (if you can figure out the password).
The Apothecary Bar at Maxwell
304 South Wells StreetThis place is the best kept secret in downtown Lake Geneva. And if you are feeling extra adventurous, head to the speakeasy downstairs (if you can figure out the password).
Things to do
There is so much to do in Lake Geneva! I hope some of these ideas help you plan your visit.
If you are up for an adventure, zip lining is a lot of fun! This is located only 10 minutes away!
39 locals recommend
Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures
N3232 Co Rd HIf you are up for an adventure, zip lining is a lot of fun! This is located only 10 minutes away!
A safari in Lake Geneva? Yes, totally true and super fun! We did this with our family and everybody had a great time. You drive through and the animals come up to your car for food. Just be prepared to go for a car wash after!!
18 locals recommend
Safari Lake Geneva
W1612 Litchfield RdA safari in Lake Geneva? Yes, totally true and super fun! We did this with our family and everybody had a great time. You drive through and the animals come up to your car for food. Just be prepared to go for a car wash after!!
I haven’t been yet, but was told he is pretty spectacular. This is one of the top rated things to do in the area.
21 locals recommend
Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
100 N Edwards BlvdI haven’t been yet, but was told he is pretty spectacular. This is one of the top rated things to do in the area.
Need a massage? I splurged and went for 90 minutes. It was totally worth it!! Located in downtown Lake Geneva, perfect place to relax and have a massage.
Element Massage Studio
647 West Main StreetNeed a massage? I splurged and went for 90 minutes. It was totally worth it!! Located in downtown Lake Geneva, perfect place to relax and have a massage.
I haven’t tried this yet, but if you are feeling creative, this seems like a fun thing to do.
Board and Brush Creative Studio - Lake Geneva
262 Center StreetI haven’t tried this yet, but if you are feeling creative, this seems like a fun thing to do.
Skiing
There are three ski resorts within driving distance of Lake Como Retreat. Alpine Valley and Grand Geneva are 20 minutes away and Wilmot is 30 minutes away.
Alpine Valley Resort
W2501 County Road DThe Mountain Top Ski & Adventure Center at Grand Geneva
7036 Grand Geneva WayWilmot Mountain Ski Resort [CLOSED for 19/20 Season, Office Hours Only]
11931 Fox River Rd