Private Dining
Dawn Manor Restaurant, Bar & Speakeasy
Dawn Manor features five themed private dining rooms, a secret speakeasy-style bar, and a seasonal lakeside patio — each blending historic character with modern comfort. With thoughtful hospitality, a regionally inspired menu, and one-of-a-kind event spaces, Dawn Manor is the perfect place to host your private events in the Wisconsin Dells.
Restaurant Information
American, Speakeasy, Contemporary American
$$
Maximum Capacity: 70
American, Speakeasy, Contemporary American
$$
Maximum Capacity: 70
Private dining options
Dawn Manor features five themed private dining rooms, a secret speakeasy-style bar, and a seasonal lakeside patio — each blending historic character with modern comfort. With thoughtful hospitality, a regionally inspired menu, and one-of-a-kind event spaces, Dawn Manor is the perfect place to host your private events in the Wisconsin Dells.
Raab Room
52 Standing
52 Seated
Indoor
Private
Dine in a room dedicated to Dawn Manor’s most eccentric former owners. The Raab Room honors the Raab family, who owned Dawn Manor for nearly 70 years. Inspired by George Raab’s artwork and Helen Raab’s eye for restoration and the arts, the space reflects their eclectic style and creative legacy.
Ideal for corporate events and holiday events
Amenities
Great views, Natural light, Wi-Fi, Accessible, Air conditioning
Style and decor
Classic, Spacious, Stylish
Ideal for corporate events and holiday events
Lincoln Room
10 Seated
Indoor
Semiprivate
A 19th-century dining experience as honest as Abe himself. The Lincoln Room reflects Dawn Manor’s connection to President Abraham Lincoln, a close friend of the mansion’s original builder, Captain Vanderpoel. Rich with character, the room pays tribute to their friendship and to a pivotal time in American history.
Ideal for private dining and birthdays
Amenities
Accessible, Air conditioning, Natural light, Wi-Fi
Style and decor
Classic, Vintage, Cozy
Ideal for private dining and birthdays
Haunted Room
10 Seated
Indoor
Private
Join the ghosts and guests of Dawn Manor’s past for a soul-ful dining experience. The Haunted Room invites today’s guests to dine alongside visitors from Dawn Manor’s past. Known for strange sightings and whispered tales, this storied space captures the mansion’s most mysterious moments — with just the right amount of spirit.
Ideal for private dining and special occasions
Amenities
Accessible, Air conditioning, Natural light, Fireplace, TV/Display
Style and decor
Cozy, Intimate, Vintage
Ideal for private dining and special occasions
Frank Lloyd Wright
24 Seated
Indoor
Private
Enjoy a taste of the 20th Century — where bold design meets modern flavors. This room pays tribute to one of Dawn Manor’s most iconic guests and his signature Midcentury style. A Wisconsin native and visionary architect, Frank Lloyd Wright helped shape American design — and inspired this namesake space at Dawn Manor.
Ideal for anniversaries and dinner parties
Amenities
Fireplace, Natural light, Wi-Fi, Accessible, Air conditioning
Style and decor
Stylish, Classic, Art deco
Ideal for anniversaries and dinner parties
1855 Room
21 Seated
Indoor
Private
Experience authentic Dawn Manor dining inspired by Victorian elegance. Named for the year Dawn Manor was built by Captain Abraham Vanderpoel, the 1855 Room blends historic sophistication with modern comforts. This space offers a refined setting that honors the past while welcoming today’s guests in style.
Ideal for baby showers and engagements
Amenities
Air conditioning, Accessible, Wi-Fi, Fireplace
Style and decor
Classic, Elegant, Stylish
Ideal for baby showers and engagements