Local seafood in Door County
I'm going to be taking a trip to Door County soon and was looking for some restaurants that serve good local/regional seafood like lake perch, walleye, etc. I already know where I'm going for a fish boil so I don't need that. I'm looking for seafood other than that. Thanks.
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Many restaurants in Door County have exactly what you're looking for. The most common locally sourced fish is whitefish. Fish boils serve whitefish, and you can get it broiled or fried at other places. Try the Greenwood for broiled or fried whitefish, especially on nights they have specials. Perch is easy to find, but it's most likely not local. Perch has been fished out of local waters for many years. Try the Sister Bay bowl for deep fried perch and the Cornerstone for pan fried. I know the Greenwood and Cornerstone also serve walleye.
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Door County (I am assuming you mean the Door County in Wisconsin) has plenty of restaurants that serve seafood but sadly most of it is not locally sourced. The visitors from Illinois want Maine Lobster, Pacific Tuna, Alaskan Salmon, etc. so that is what the vast majority of restaurants serve. I seem to recall though that White Gull Inn had at least a couple of items like Wisconsin perch and walleye.
Have a good trip!
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White Gull Inn
4225 Main St, Fish Creek, WI 54212›5 Replies-
re: Sailing77
Yes, I mean the Door County in WI.
After doing some searching on my own, I have come to the same conclusion. It's too bad they don't realize what they have got just a few miles away in Lake Michigan and Green Bay. I'm not a locavore but I appreciate being able to sample local cuisine and local foods when I go somewhere.
Thanks to everyone for your responses.
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re: EdgeCityDweller
Living4fun
Jun 2, 2011 07:33 AM
The Whistling Swan in Fish Creek tries to have local offerings on their menu. You could check them out
http://www.whistlingswan.com/Template...
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Not sure if they hae "local" fish. But, we have had great meals at Harbor Fish Market in Bailey's Harbor. I just cannot abide the fish boils............... Just a lot of tasteless fish.......... In my humble opinion,.
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re: EdgeCityDweller
nsxtasy
Jun 1, 2011 07:06 AM
I wouldn't diss the fish boil like others have. First, it's whitefish, which is a very mild fish to begin with, and it's a preparation that doesn't add a lot of spices. It's very fresh and I think it's quite good. Second, it's fun to watch them throw the fish into the kettle and cook it. Third, it's a local specialty, for the fun as well as the food, so you may as well go and see what it's all about. Try it!
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re: EdgeCityDweller
"I have never tried a fish boil so I will give it a go once."
I think that is a smart thing to do. I'm a try anything once kind of person and you may end up really liking it or at least doing something unique and having some fun. Having fun is what Door County is all about.
And you will defintely find the typical Wisconsin fish fry there as well. Everywhere from taverns to even the nicer restautants serve a Friday fish fry. You may have to do some investigating to find something like local bluegill or perch though.
Have fun.
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Not restaurant but it is a fish store/smokehouse buy the smoked chubs and whitefish at Charlies Smokehouse in Gills Rock www.charliessmokehouse.com I believe it is seasonal call first.
Many traditional Friday night fish fries,it is a local personal preference. We have been going to Sister Bay Bowl since the fifties. Go Bowllng while you wait for table w ww.sisterbaybowl.com
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Sister Bay Bowl
10640 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234
