Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Milwaukee

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Milwaukee? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

EsterEv

4.9

4.9 (191)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood, EsterEv offers a 6-course chef's tasting experience, which evokes globally inspired nostalgic flavors from grandma's kitchen. Presented by James Beard Best Chef Midwest nominees Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite.

Top review

Jeff

Dined on May 2, 2025

EsterEv was fantastic! A great mix of casual atmosphere and next level food! Had the 8 course tasting menu and we let our server decide what the dishes would be. She picked some great ones. We left fulfilled but not stuffed and can’t wait to go back again soon!

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Guest Chef Dinner with Amanda Turner ($140)

The Union House

4.9

4.9 (857)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Genesee

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of historic Genesee Depot just down the road from the famous Ten Chimneys you will find the Union House. Known for its unique menu featuring wild game fused with classic fine dining, our mission is to bring people together while creating a memorable dining experience surrounded by historic photos of the town along with Union House frequenters, Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt. The menu is driven by ingredients and is constantly developing throughout the year led by award-winning Executive Chef and General Manager, Dan Harrell and Executive Sous Chef, Christian Garcia-Cortez. We feature an extensive wine, scotch and bourbon list highlighting selections from around the United States and world along with barrel-aged old fashioneds and Manhattans that include our very own hand-crafted bitters. We look forward to having you join us!

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BobVIP

Dined today

We had a wonderful experience with some very creative and tasteful specialty dishes. The ostrich and the special preparation of the swordfish were terrific. And, of course, we love visiting with the friendly and lovely team at the restaurant. Great evening.

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An Evening with Michters Distillery

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

4.8

4.8 (5916)

$50 and over

French

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro’s beautiful setting in a park pavilion overlooking Lake Michigan and its award-winning cuisine have made it one of the premier dining and special event destinations in Milwaukee since 1995. The menu ranges from traditional to modern.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

The food was great and the wait staff was friendly and helpful. A really great experience.

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The Capital Grille - Milwaukee

4.8

4.8 (2882)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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RobertVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful lunch and our sever, who was doing double duty as bartender and server for the restaurant was great!

Fleming's Steakhouse - Brookfield

4.7

4.7 (1300)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Brookfield

About the restaurant

Your Brookfield Fleming's is located 10 miles west of downtown Milwaukee, northeast of the Brookfield Conference Center, on the corner of Moorland and Bluemound roads in the Brookfield Square Shopping Mall. Fleming's in Brookfield is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail in Milwaukee. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and great service. Had my steak Pittsburgh style and it was incredible

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Experience

Pick Your Proof featuring Don Julio x Seedlip

Experience

A Night with Paul Hobbs

Third Coast Provisions

4.6

4.6 (1383)

$50 and over

Seafood

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Third Coast Provisions is a modern American restaurant & oyster bar featuring Chef Andrew Miller's seafood driven cuisine that is inspired by Midwestern sensibility. In addition, we focus on utilizing produce and meats from local purveyors that showcase the best that Wisconsin has to offer.

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Susan

Dined 7 days ago

Great setting, great food, and the staff and service were fantastic. You just don't see that kind of service and attentiveness any more. Outstanding!!

The Melting Pot - Brookfield

4.6

4.6 (1001)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Brookfield

About the restaurant

At The Melting Pot, fun is cooked up fondue style, creating an out of the ordinary dining experience. You'll discover all the ingredients for a perfect evening, including attentive service, private tables, & an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the cheese & chocolate fondues which have made The Melting Pot famous, they offer a fine selection of beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian & gluten free entrees, as well as an exceptional wine list & a full bar. You may enjoy a romantic evening for two, a special occasion with fifty of your closest friends, a dining experience to impress your boss, or a night out with the family. Whatever the occasion, an evening at The Melting Pot is always a celebration. Reservations are highly recommended. We do our best to ensure every guest receives the highest level of service. As such, we are unable to hold your reservation longer than 10 minutes past your selected time. If you are running behind schedule, please just give us a ring!

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Scott

Dined 7 days ago

Our experience was great and so was our server We had a wonderful time

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Experience

Perfect Night Out package for Two - $219

Experience

⭐Treat Yourself - Solo Dining Experience⭐

Milwaukee ChopHouse

4.3

4.3 (1479)

$31 to $50

Steak

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Milwaukee ChopHouse features a contemporary steakhouse atmosphere with exceptional cuisine, offering the finest steaks, freshest seasonal seafood, and an extensive wine list delivered by superior service. Milwaukee ChopHouse is conveniently located in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of the Theater District, Deer District, local shopping, and the lakefront, making it the perfect destination for a business meeting, happy hour, or a date night on the town.

Parking will be validated with every dinner reservation.

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Brunilda

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing service. Great food. We have loved our experience here each time.

The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward

4.3

4.3 (113)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

We are a locally owned brewery and restaurant offering 24 taps of house-made beer in a comfortable family-friendly environment with two locations in the Milwaukee area. People love our comfortable environment, friendly staff, and expansive outside bar and patio. Stop in and see what we’re all about!

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cathyVIP

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Visited Explorium Brewpub in Third Ward for first time and service was amazing. It’s not all that common to get service like we experienced. They were friendly, checked on us often, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.

Lou Malnati's - Brookfield

3.9

3.9 (52)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Brookfield

About the restaurant

If you’re on the hunt for the best deep dish in Milwaukee, look no further than Lou Malnati’s in Brookfield. Located on the south side of the Brookfield Square Shopping Center, Lou’s is convenient for a break from shopping, post-Brookfield Zoo adventures or heading back from downtown. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years. Our restaurant features a full-service bar, dine-in, carryout, delivery, group ordering, a private space for up to 45 and drop-off catering. During the warmer months, we also offer outdoor seating on our patio. Lou Malnati’s is the perfect spot to satiate your deep dish cravings.

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Kailey

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

My boyfriend and I had a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner! Appetizers, pizza, and drinks were great. Overall, service was excellent and May was a wonderful server. We will be back!

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