Supper clubs, pizza and a good pour.
Where we'd send friends to eat and drink around the Dells, and a kitchen and grills at the lodge for the nights you'd rather stay in.
Why it works.
A kitchen for a crowd
Full kitchen and dining table for nights in.
Three ways to grill
A Blackstone, a 6-burner gas grill and a charcoal Weber kettle.
Good coffee
French press, Nespresso and a milk frother for the morning after.
Drive times from downtown Dells. Seasonal spots are marked.
- 12 minIshnala Supper ClubClassic supper club in the pines above Mirror Lake, open since the 1950s.Open May–October; 2026 season ends Oct 25
- 40 minWollersheim Winery & DistilleryHistoric hillside winery and distillery with tastings, tours and limestone cellars.
- 1 minDells DistilleryWestern-themed restaurant and bar serving spirits it distills itself.
- 3 minMoosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.Three-level lodge-style pizza restaurant with its own brewery.
- 1 minDowntown Broadway & fudge shopsWalkable downtown strip of shops, restaurants and old-school candy and fudge stores.Some shops open only April–October
- 20 minSki-Hi Fruit FarmFamily orchard since 1907 growing 30 apple varieties, known for pies and cider donuts.
Quick answers.
Can we cook at the lodge?
Yes: a full kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, stove and microwave, plus three grills outside.
Is Ishnala open year-round?
No, it's seasonal, open roughly May to October. Check their site for dates.
How far is downtown?
About 8 minutes by car.
What folks are saying.
Our guide to the Dells, sorted by season.
Supper clubs, river tours, state parks and ski hills, plus a heads-up when weekends open. Occasional emails from the lodge.
Save your spot by the fire.
Light the fire, open the hot tub and watch the stars come out over the field. When you're ready for the Dells, it's 8 minutes down the road.