Wisconsin Spot Crowned 'Most Famous Restaurant' In The State

Word of mouth and positive reviews can go a long way for drumming up business for a restaurant, so much so that an eatery can experience a boom in popularity almost overnight with a good word and viral social media post. Whether the establishment has been a longtime staple of the community or is a relative newcomer to the restaurant scene, there are plenty of eateries that have achieved a level of regional, or even national, fame and praise that continue to entice customers to see what it's all about.

LoveFood compiled a list of the "most famous restaurant" in every state, basing its picks on reviews, awards and accolades, and first-hand experience to find the eateries that hungry diners are "just longing to enjoy a meal at" and that are worth visiting at least once.

So which Wisconsin restaurant is considered to be the "most famous" in the entire state?

Mader's Restaurant

This popular Milwaukee eatery has drawn in a host of customers over several decades looking to sample its delicious Bavarian cuisine in the heart of America's Dairyland. Mader's Restaurant , located at 1041 N. Doctor MLK Jr. Drive, has a 4.5 star rating on Google and nearly 3,000 reviews.

Here's what the site had to say:

"With a history dating back to 1902, Mader's is a typically German restaurant, serving traditional dishes such as pork patties, wiener schnitzel, and a Bavarian platter with different types of sausage, potato dumplings, and sauerkraut. Over the course of its long history, Mader's has gained popularity with countless celebrities too. Presidents John F. Kennedy , Ronald Reagan , and Gerald Ford have all dined at the historic joint and it's also a top choice for musicians: everyone from Britney Spears and Katy Perry to Kanye West and Eric Clapton have been spotted here."

You can see the full list of the most famous restaurant in each state by visiting lovefood.com . Curious about other must-try restaurants around Wisconsin? Check out our previous coverage of the spot named one of the "most beautiful restaurants" in the country .