Do hot summer days have you reluctant to use the oven? Take a night off from cooking and enjoy an all-you-can-eat home-cooked meal at Wayne’s Family Restaurant in Oconto, WI. Opened in 1981 by Wayne & Karen Bostwick, this family-owned and -operated restaurant has been a local staple for more than 35 years.  

Now owned and operated by Jim & Karen Thompson since 1995, Wayne’s Family Restaurant attracts locals and visitors alike with its Friday Night Land & Sea Buffet, in addition to morning breakfast buffets on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests pack into the restaurant to enjoy fan favorites that restaurant customers have come to know and love. Here are three can’t-miss items on their menu.

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Award-Winning Pies

The decadent desserts at Wayne’s Family Restaurant have racked up 27 blue ribbons from the American Pie Council (and counting!). Top a slice of award-winning hot apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an ala mode treat, or order an entire Banoffee Pie (featuring creamy caramel and sweet banana capped with coffee infused cream) to take home and enjoy with the family. Ask your server for the flavor of the day for Caroline’s Cheesecake, house specialty made from scratch.

Homemade Pizza

If you haven’t tried Wayne’s homemade pizza, you’re missing out. Each unique pie boasts a blend of Wisconsin-approved cheeses, as well as fresh vegetables, meats, and seasonings. Try a slice of Karen’s Creation, the house specialty, featuring a mouthwatering blend of creamy alfredo pesto sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and onions, topped with a blend of cheeses.

Breakfast Anytime

Of course, Saturday and Sunday buffets are a prime time to enjoy all-you-can-eat stacks of fluffy pancakes, outstanding omelets, and homestyle griddles. If you’d rather sleep in on the weekends, come into the restaurant anytime to enjoy breakfast staples, such as country steak and eggs and malted Belgian waffles topped with strawberries or blueberries and whipped cream.

When Oconto, WI’s best chefs feel like leaving the cooking to someone else, they grab a table at Wayne’s Family Restaurant. This family-run restaurant has been a local favorite for three decades, thanks to the delicious menu of award-winning pies, homemade soups, and pizza, along with mouthwatering house specials. Head online to view the entire menu, or call (920) 835-4262 to speak with a member of the team.