Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik

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10698 N Bay Shore Dr
Sister Bay, WI 54234
Door County, Wisconsin's most well-known restaurant, established in 1949. From May through October, look for the live goats on the roof, on top of an authentic Swedish log building. Inside, there's a traditional Swedish atmosphere and Scandinavian food specialties, all served by waitresses in dirndls. After dining, visit Al Johnson's Butik, featuring a beautiful selection of Scandinavian products, including clogs, Swedish linens, books, clothing, jewelry, decorative items, books and housewares. Open May - October, 6 AM - 8 PM, And November - April, 7 AM - 3 PM.

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Jenny S.
7/15/2025

We couldn't visit Sister Bay without stopping to see the famous goats on the roof, and we got lucky; they were up there! It was a scorcher of a day, so the goats were all huddled around a little...

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Rachel H.
7/7/2025

We stopped in on a Saturday for lunch and Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik was insanely busy. Our party of two was quoted at noon an hour and a half before we could be seated. We were...

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Kristine R.
6/26/2025

The food here and experience overall is totally worth the wait! So consistent and beyond delicious and the servers were lovely. Highly recommend. Go next-door and grab coffee if you have to wait...

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Lea C.
6/15/2025

We met friends here for breakfast this morning - it's the hottest spot in town. They were turning tables pretty quickly and we only had to wait 30 mins for a party of 4. You must get Swedish...

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Jackie M.
6/17/2025

Four trips to Door County in 11 years and this morning was the first time we got into Al Johnson's. We went around 7:45 on a Tuesday and got in with a few tables left. I think coming the week...

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