A diner's delight! The Birchwood Grill is a Kenosha favorite ... fabulous entrees, and the most bountiful buffet I've ever witnessed: prepared salads, soups, desserts, fresh fruits and awesome culinary surprises around every corner. Fast, friendly service, ample parking, and great outdoor views from every seat. read more

Birchwood Grill - Saturday, May 16, 2026. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

We finally made it up to this awesome establishment. The decor is really cool, the staff is really nice. The salad bar was very good with many selections. I came for the Friday Fish buffet. The cod was very good, shrimp was good. And I ate so much, I was only able to try one drum stick, again very good. I definitely will return, prices are very reasonable for all you can eat. We arrived at 4PM, and left when the tornado sirens went off at 7PM. They definitely allow you to stay and chat with your guests as much time as you need. read more

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Great salad bar! Great buffet! Great staff! Great atmosphere! Just all around great place to dine alone or with a group.

Order off the menu. Buffett ehh. Not enough selections. Been there twice. Service is good.

We've been to Birchwood Grill three times now. It's good at what it does: homey, American buffet. The bartender Barb is great, she was the sweetest. The food is tasty enough, but the ambiance is where this place shines. The Apple Cider Sangria is delicious. But... be wary of the crab, it's Wisconsin. Not Florida. Overall, great little spot that's usually less busy than the surrounding competitors. read more

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Place is charming and inviting , staff is beyond friendly . Buffet was amazing from starters to entree's to side to desserts! Amazing

We had made a reservation for Ester Brunch. It was kind of a last minute thing. The only times available were 9:30 am or 5pm. We took the 9:30am. We were seated immediately but walked into a room with 1/2 folding metal chairs and 1/2 nice dining chairs (pictured). The price was 40.00/pp. The food was mediocre at best. Beef was super fatty. Bacon was served in clumps (pictured). Nothing was "great". The dessert items- some of which had been bought frozen were pretty good. Our server was friendly but they were understaffed. The crab and lobster mac and cheese was not there. That was one of the things I was looking forward to. read more

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I wish I lived around here because this place is amazing. I've been here twice in 2 years and have only ever done the buffet but my god is it good and very affordable for all you can eat. The decorations are amazing and the lady who works there (I assume the owner) works her butt off. Shes constantly running around taking orders, cleaning up plates, and checking people out but always happy and kind. I wish I could give more than 5 stars! read more

Birchwood Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Most amazing salad bar I've seen in years. Totally forgot how much I miss them. Meal excellent, my server was excellent. Walked out happy! A+ read more

We went for the Friday seafood buffet. The amount of choices you have to choose from does not compare to any single dinner. And the cost is reasonable for the abundance of food options. The server cleared our plates quickly and the restaurant was decorated with thinking lights making the experience more personal. read more

To the Staff at the Birchwood Grill, Atmosphere & the Wait Staff are very Professional & Courteous. My wife and I frequent the Restaurant as often as possible , we enjoy talking to our new friend Jenny and the Staff if they are not busy. The food that is prepared and served for the Regular Buffet has a big choice of options all the food is Incredible & Hot. They also offer a large Menu of other options. The Restaurant is always Seasonally Decorated it really ads to the Atmosphere of when you are dining. We are always treated like one of the Family. John & Jan M. read more

Recommend? Yes and no... the breakfast buffet NO.. bacon looked and tasted like it was thrown in a deep fryer and was extremely over cooked. Eggs? Hard pass.. cold and over cooked. Hashbrowns cold and barely cooked. (See where this is going?) Soup and salad bar excellent! Other main courses buffet plentiful and hot. Service... excellent but it's also a buffet decorated for Christmas and was soooo cute. So if you want just breakfast I'd say there are better.. if you want to add the other buffet items at a higher cost... then yes. Hope that helps!! read more

We took Minnie and Kimber out to Birchwood Grill, the most beautiful restaurant in Wisconsin. They decorate it for every season, and it's like a Hallmark movie. I tried to capture it, but you really have to see it to believe it. And the food is delicious! It has the best servers, too! read more

Just a great place to eat. A step up in taste and style! The buffet is always delicious, and the service has been satisfying. Great coffee. Not to mention yummy desserts. read more

This was a surprise. This looks like a semi fine dining sit down restaurant when you first enter. However, when you get inside, you are seated around a few corners to some casual hometown tables. They have a great menu, but the surprise was the amazing buffet. They had everything from soup and salad fixings, to fried chicken, steamed fish, and a multitude of different dishes. In addition, there was a wide selection of sweet treats for those with a sweet tooth. My BF and I got the buffet and I loaded up on salad and all the fixings. I love a good salad bar. The few entree items I got were really tasty, but a bit too peppery for my taste. I like heat, but not a fan of too much pepper. All in all, the food was delicious and I highly recommend this place. read more

First time here. We're traveling from out of town and stopped here on a whim. Very pleasantly surprised! Cozy and warm atmosphere with the cutest fall and Halloween decorations. The service was fantastic! Prompt and super friendly. Delicious coffee drinks and the soup/salad bar was amazing!! Everything was kept full, ice cold, clean and tasted delicious. If we are ever back in this area we will make it point to come back here! read more

Birchwood Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

They are known for their buffet but they have other stuff as well. Their fish fry is pretty good and they offer different fish options. Most of seems it is bought frozen then fried. Their different salads are pretty good but you have to play guess the salad as they are not named. The service is really good. Our waitress was very attentive even though we had the buffet. The ambiance is pretty but confusing... you think you are going into a fancy lodge theme restaurant but it is super casual and it doesn't match. Not a date place for sure but good for family and friends. read more

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Food is good, service is great. We sat at the bar which was super friendly. Have to say that the place hasn't changed much over the years.

While my walleye was not bad, I was certainly not impressed with the flavor of the breading. I found the rice to be very salty and only ate a couple bites. My meal included soup and the salad bar. The soups were unlabeled and it was hard to tell exactly what it was. Salad bar offering were pretty average. The cucumber/tomato/onion salad was not really marinated well. I found the best parts of my meal was the apples dusted in cinnamon sugar and the pineapple. The ranch salad dressing was just okay. The salad bar area was very clean and well filled though. So it's got that going. read more

Birchwood Grill - Almond Crusted Walleye - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

I was here for a reception recently. It looks like a cross between an old lodge restaurant and a Cracker Barrel. There is plenty of parking all around the place and turning in off the main road was a harrowing adventure as Wisconsinites think that every road is like the Autobahn. When you walked in, there was a nice front host stand and a claw machine opposite as you walked out. It reminded me of homey type restaurants when I was a child and got to pick a crappy "treasure-toy" from the treasure chest as I left the restaurants with my parents. It was a treasured gift that I enjoyed from the main entrance to the restaurant until I got in the backseat of the car with my siblings to find that they found treasure too and their crappy toy was somehow better than my crappy toy. Anyway, our reception room was immediately to the left of the host stand and felt private despite windows looking out upon people walking to and from the restaurant to the windows on the other wall looking into the host stand/waiting area. And where there wasn't windows for people to look into our fishbowl of fun, there was wood paneling. Despite the 80s feel of the place, the room seemed quite sound proof and we could have our fun without hearing the rest of the chatter from the restaurant. The meal at this occasion was their Friday Fish Fry and buffet. Now, most (and when I say most, I mean, every other buffet place except this one) buffet places have parallel lines for tables and patrons can line up on either side of the buffet and help themselves to food. Not Birchwood Grill. They said, hold my beer and made it circular. And while you may think that this is the end of the conversation, Birchwood Grill again said, "Hold my beer" and put two openings directly opposite each other in the circle so patrons can just jump in front. of one another without a care in the world. And that's exactly what happened...numerous times. And then I got to watch the frenzy as the restaurant tried to refill some of the food bins with fresh food. People didn't take to kindly to having to wait another four whole seconds to pile mounds of fried fish on their plates. They just inched closer to the people in front of them so the workers couldn't "budge" in front of them. While it was fun having the unintentional comedic entertainment; I, too, got in line for food. The cream of chicken soup was quite tasty and not too salty. The salad bar was fresh and had a ton of options that put Zupas to shame (wait, not a Zupas, they suck and don't have a lot of options). It would put a buffet style restaurant like Golden Corral or your local grocery store's salad bar, to shame. Besides all the fried fish, they also had fried chicken, which was flaky and not heavily fried, which was totally unexpected. And there were more items than I simply couldn't get to. There simply was just too much food (alas, the sad truth of a buffet: so much food, so little stomach space). The food and service was really good. Not a complaint to be had...though I do know that they messed up a little on the desserts and forgot coffee service altogether, but these things happen. I just wish patrons would decide if plaid shirts are good with shorts and Teva sandals or not (I would say not, but it was Wisconsin). read more

Great variety at the buffet brunch with attentive service. No need for music as the atmosphere was lively. Parking was adequate. Decorations added to the ambiance. Clean bathrooms. Enjoyed the Bloody Mary and mimosa bars. Would return, perhaps avoiding holiday weekends." read more

Thank you Birchwood for a Great Dinner! Very cute restaurant with lots of seating! Great for large groups or events. The fried chicken was delicious! The dessert is So Great so many home made options! Excellent service. And I'll be back! Sorry no pictures I ate it so fast! read more

Birchwood Grill - Beautiful back wall - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

This place is exactly what I'd expect from a local eatery in the Kenosha area. It's right off highway 50 but somehow I never noticed it. It's more of a local joint compared to Texas Roadhouse and other chains across the street and has a hometown feel. The workers were all very friendly and attentive. I opted to get the unlimited fish fry/buffet option for dinner on a Friday night for $17.99. The price seemed very reasonable for the amount of options. I really enjoyed the fried shrimp. It was fresh, crispy, and delicious dipped in cocktail sauce. I tried the chicken and fish as well and both were decent, but they tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. The turnover of food wasn't fast because we were there later in the evening. The salad bar in the buffet had plenty of options and I loaded up my salad. I'd classify everything on the buffet as average. Nothing spectacular or noteworthy, but I left very full and satisfied. I liked having fresh fruit on the salad bar for my dessert. read more

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The food was delicious. I had the Chicago beefsteak sandwich and onion rings. Cheese curds were very good. Buffet looked delicious but I wasn't that hungry. Atmosphere was neat with all the decorations and holiday decor (Halloween and fall currently). Service was very good for the large size party we had. read more

The food was awesome like home cooking. Well prepared and hot. The salad bar is great. Everything is fresh.. read more

Delicious, clean large variety of good. Reasonably priced. Enjoyed everything from pasta, chicken, fish. Gravy a little lumpy but worth it.

Decided to go here tonight! It's been along time ! I ordered the Avocado Salmon wrap it also had spinach and Swiss cheese on it... ample amounts of salmon ... I choose the homemade chips.. the chips had parmesan cheese sprinkled on it! I usually get a dinner because they have an amazing salad bar... I will choose that again when I personally feel more comfortable ... It appears they are requiring plastic resturant gloves if you do choose it... my sister ordered the same and my daughter loves their chicken strips !!! Will go again ! They have an outside patio too chilly sat inside social distance! Before it gets cold I'll try the patio... read more

Birchwood Grill - Avocado Salmon Wrep - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

We met here for Sunday brunch during the holidays ... wow! what fabulous xmas decorations! Loved it. We were met by a lovely hostess who gave us a wonderful table near the bar, who ended up also being our server. Granted there wasn't much serving involved as we signed up for the buffet, but she was delightful and poured us very lovely mimosas with some crushed fruit in it, making it not only yummy, but very festive, looking like red confetti in the glass. The buffet food was plentiful and constantly being replenished to keep things fresh. Apparently they're famous for their fried chicken, but frankly I preferred all the fresh salads offered ... pasta salad, crab salad, caesar salad, and on and on! Delicious. Add the convenience of plentiful parking and being right off the expressway, I know we'll be coming back again very soon! read more

A very nice restaurant with a variety of options. We had the breakfast buffet, but there is also lunch buffet. The buffet is only on Saturday and Sunday...but the food was delicious and in abundance! The staff was very friendly, and you could tell they really enjoyed working at this establishment. prices were very reasonable. There were two nice sized areas for private parties, one had a baby shower going on, and the other was a birthday party. Also, there was a station for a "build your own Bloody Mary." Great experience...definitely recommend this place. read more

Do NOT visit the bar on a week night, it is terrible. Bad service, egregious prices. The bartender, Mary, bless her heart, has been a bartender for 45 years, however she is still chitchatting with her first customer from 1979...unbelievably inattentive with no sense of actually serving whatsoever. I would guess she is a friend or relative of the owner because she didn't care one bit about tending to someone she didn't know who sat down to simply get a drink. It was not busy, only 4 other people in the bar. No excuse to not be able to turn and say, "be right with you" and then actually stop over within a couple minutes. I overheard her whole life story for a solid 10 mins before she took the time and effort to see why we bothered to come disturb her social life. It was unreal. I should have left knowing it wouldn't get any better. But no, I patiently waited. Huge mistake. Trying to close the bill was a joke. Then the bill: $12 for a 4oz pour of wine from a bottle that retails for $9.99. $7.50 for a draft of beer. Prices are going up right? But you claim to be a Northwoods eatery, why do you pretend to be a pretentious downtown bar? There is absolutely nothing to justify the up charge. I'll never go back to this place. Also, the 4'X3' "advertisement poster" about daily drink specials prominently hung next to the bar, those are for a different bar and are for decoration only, there are no daily drink specials...and I'm the idiot for thinking otherwise. read more

We went on Mother's Day for brunch. The buffet offerings were excellent. I especially loved the scrambled eggs, boasted chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit, pasta salad, and mini desserts. The lemonade and mojito were excellent too. The staff was friendly and attentive. The Whimsical decorations were appropriate for Spring. read more

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A Always had the buffet, I find it to be very good! Good variety. Tonight we had their Friday fish, also shrimp and chicken. I especially like their salad area, nice fruits & veggies! read more

Birchwood Grill - Fried chicken, shrimp, fish, hush puppies & smashed potatoes. - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Went on Saturday before this Easter! Service was excellent, as always, and there were so many choices, we all had the buffet, and there were 9 of us! I feel this is worth every penny. The food was so good, the service was impeccable. We never had to ask for anything, the owner was right there! Such a great place to go with your family! read more

I like change, but not when it comes to my doctors, banks, vets, dry cleaners, or barbers. Well, I feel the same way about restaurants, near and far, and the Birchwood Grill is near top of the list of my all-time and all-the-time favorites. I've had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Birchwood, and found the buffet to be well prepared and consistent every time. The steam table is always filled with terrific food from beef, pork, fish, and chicken to potatoes, rice, and pastas. You should checkout the menu for details, and the salad bar offers more variety than I've ever seen anywhere in the world. Teriaki-marinated mushrooms...need I say more? Homemade soups, breads, desserts nutritionally balance the main courses and flavorful appetizers. The value exceeds the price. Specials abound making Birchwood an affordable treat for a couple to big families or business parties. Reserve a private wing or room and draw your friends and coworkers from Illinois and Wisconsin to a memorable venue. The decor is awesome. The waitstaff rank among the most friendly and talented customer-centric team than I have experienced in any restaurant (I have yet to find an unpleasant employee and that's rare in any business.) In this day and age of Big Food Chains serving poorly grown, under-nutritional foods, the family-owned, locally-run Birchwood Grill is the place to support with your hard-earned dollars. Get to know, like and trust them for healthy eating when you can't or won't cook at home. DH read more

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Good food. Their fried chicken is excellent, as is the coffee. Nice atmosphere, it's decorated for each holiday. The breakfast buffet is average, not bad but nothing special. read more

Outstanding buffet. Went for first time last week and again tonight. Friday is fish fry, fried shrimp and broasted chicken. The chicken legs are so good. Huge salad bar that is all homemade stuff. For the price $18.99 you can't beat it. Place was packed tonight and a long line to wait in but we couldn't care less. We'll be back again for St Patrick's day buffet. read more

Please remember that my reviews are not only based on the food I've eaten, but also on the quality of customer service and total experience. As a business owner in customer service myself, I hold my employees responsible to be at their absolute best, even on their worst days. My reviews are based on TODAY'S experience because we all know, it only takes one time to lose a customer forever. If your establishment isn't performing at 5 stars at ALL TIMES, then 1 star is all you'll get. With that said, LET'S GET OUR FOOD ON! Location Cleanliness: 5/5 Place was clean and they were very quick to clean tables. Customer Service: 5/5 (This is overall, not just the server) Greeted with a smile by almost everyone there. Food: 5/5 (I'm not an expert, I just know what I like) I did the buffet. Very happy with it. Good selection and the salad bar was awesome. Overall Experience: 5/5 Great place for lunch and I can assume dinner would be just as good. So happy with the service we received. Employee really made me feel like they wanted us there to eat! read more

This unique eatery is preferred by locals and travelers desiring to steer clear of the cluster of homogeneous fast food and fast casual chains at the I-94 - Hwy. 50 interchange. It's close to Woodman's Market (our go-to place for New Glarus beer, sold only in Wisconsin) and numerous other stores. The Northwoods décor - natural woods, antler chandeliers, and soaring cathedral ceilings - is aging but still spectacular. The menu featuring pub grub and regional favorites is heavy on fried foods and melted cheese (remember, this is Wisconsin). My longtime fave here is "Kenosha's Best Broasted Chicken," available as a dinner and also on the buffet. The buffet is a good value because it includes what is perhaps the best soup and salad bar in the region. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Northwoods Grilled Chicken Sandwich. The $9.99 price included the soup & salad bar plus a side. From a list of 8 sides I chose the onion straws, which were quite good and ample for sharing. The chicken was grilled to perfection but, ugh, drenched in a messy and wayyy too sugary BBQ sauce (Saz's?). If I order this sandwich in the future, I'll pass on the sauce. Portions here range from enormous to colossal (Hint: Stoke up at the salad bar and take your sandwich home). read more

Birchwood Grill - Fabulous salad bar with many choices! - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Really great place for family and friends. Absolutely love the buffet. I mean love it so much that it's the only thing we ever order. Whether you're want a fresh amazing salad bar, lunch or breakfast buffet they got it all. Plus full bar if you're having drinks and a memosa and bloody Mary bar. Super affordable too read more

Birchwood Grill - Salad bar heaven! - Steakhouses Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

We were seated promptly and the server was attentive. The dinner menu items included a soup and salad bar. Items included typical Wisconsin selections of lettuce, macaroni salads, fruit, and toppings. The area was busy with the adjacent bar fish fry bar. The sirloin was cooked to order and included sautéed onions and mushrooms. The sear and seasoning were quite good. Followed up with the warm carrot cake which was also very good. read more