With unique holiday dining experiences inside igloos and winter wonderlands or a luxe brunch with Santa and your little one’s favorite reindeers, there is a plethora of festive dining fun in Wisconsin that will keep you feeling holly and jolly all December long.
Igloo Experience at Grand Geneva
Lake Geneva
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa’s on-site restaurant, Embers Terrace, is offering guests a winter escape dining experience that takes them outside and into their cozy igloos. Each igloo can sit up to five people, comes heated and decorated with cozy string lights, soft blankets and festive décor. Embers Terrace will be serving its traditional menu in the igloos but has created fun holiday cocktails like the spiked hot chocolate with your choice of Baileys, peppermint schnapps or Kahlua, or the toddy, with bourbon, hot water, lemon and honey.
To learn more about the Igloo Experience at Grand Geneva, visit grandgeneva.com.
Breakfast with Santa
Milwaukee
Santa is stopping by for a visit at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant on Sunday, Dec. 12, and again on Sunday, Dec. 19, for breakfast with little ones and a ride on one of Harley Davidson’s choppers. The event, co-hosted by Harley Davidson, will feature an incredible, holiday-inspired breakfast courtesy of MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, in addition to kid-friendly airbrush tattoos, gingerbread-house decorating, LEGO crafts, and so much more fun for you and your kiddos.
To learn more about Breakfast with Santa, visit facebook.com.
Holiday Flavors at Liliana’s
Fitchburg
Everyone’s local favorite Cajun spot in Fitchburg is offering a new seasonal menu selection for the holiday season featuring cozy meals like the butternut squash soup with cinnamon creme fraiche, roasted turkey with cornbread dressing, green beans and cranberry sauce and lastly, a sweet, eggnog creme brulee. This holiday course will only be available on Dec. 22, so be sure to make reservations and try it before it’s gone.
To learn more about Holiday Flavors at Liliana’s, visit lilianasrestaurant.com.
A Very BBQ Christmas at Liberty Station
Madison
Liberty Station Smokehouse and Tavern is amping up its BBQ staples and is offering a festive-focused menu lineup that will be available to-go to help save you the time and energy of cooking a Christmas feast. The dinner will feature four courses with a variety of options to choose from. Start the meal with your choice of salad, Caesar or Liberty chopped, then enjoy a Texas brisket or Carolina pork shoulder from the smoker, with a side of coleslaw, baked beans or mac and cheese. The dinner serves four to six people and pre-orders to reserve the feast must be placed by Dec. 22.
To learn more about A Very BBQ Christmas, visit libertystationtavern.com
Christmas Candlelight Dinner
Lake Geneva
The Lake Geneva School of Cooking has opened its doors and is inviting guests to enjoy its Christmas Candlelight Dinner. The dinner will feature four surprise chef-driven courses with a sparkling glass of wine to complement. Each dish will be given a presentation and introduction from the chef, who will then take the time to teach each guest how to craft the dish themselves with some familiar holiday tunes. The dining event is $120 per person and will take place on Dec. 19.
To learn more about Christmas Candlelight Dinner and to purchase tickets, visit visitlakegeneva.com.
St. Nicholas and Reindeer Brunch
Elkhart Lake
One of the most special holiday brunch experiences in Wisconsin, the Osthoff Hotel and Resort is offering its guests a four-course brunch with Santa and some of your little one’s favorite reindeer. In addition to telling St. Nick your Christmas wishes and feeding some deer, you and your little ones can enjoy a holiday feast featuring delicacies like smoked Atlantic salmon, shrimp cocktail, baked French toast, tortellini, eggnog cheesecake and so much more for $25 per person.
To learn more about the St. Nicholas and Reindeer Brunch, visit osthoff.com.
Tap Yard Winter Wonderland
Waukesha
Whether you chose to dine in their winter greenhouse or an icy igloo, the Tap Yard’s Winter Wonderland is a must to visit this holiday season. Both Instagrammable spots feature a customizable dining experience with your choice of charcuterie board, red or white wine, mimosas or Champagne, cheesecake or a cozy hot chocolate. Each space has been decorated for a magical ambiance with Christmas lights, decorations and plush seating. Each dining area is heated, fits up to six guests and has speaker hook-ups to play your favorite holiday songs.
To learn more about Tap Yard Winter Wonderland, visit eventbrite.com.