Balzac Wine Bar
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
- Phone number
(414) 755-0099
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Owned/operated by
Women
- Executive chef
Vanessa Rose
- Private party facilities
Balzac offers a wide array of catering experiences including, but not limited to:Semi-Private DiningWine TastingsWeddings and Rehearsal DinnersPrivate Brunch PartiesBridal and Wedding ShowersBusiness Dinners
- Neighborhood
Milwaukee
- Cross street
N. Arlington between E. Brady and E. Hamilton. Nearest to E. Brady.
- Parking details
None
- Public transit
Bus Stop at Brady and Arlington.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Wine Tasting for 2-4 People
$40.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableBook a wine tasting for your party. You will sit down with a Sommelier for a tasting of five wines that are selected for your group. It is an intimate experience in a comfortable environment where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the wines. Wine upgrades are available and are detailed below! Select them on the "add-ons" page next. Standard/No Upgrades (40pp): Wines we pour by the glass. Premium (60pp): Unique wines are opened and poured specifically for your group. Somm's Picks (88pp): Some of our Sommelier's favorite wines. They average over $100 on our list. Fortified/Dessert (70pp): 5 different styles of world-class, rich styles of wine Please, do not book within an hour of the time of your tasting.Wine Tasting for 5 to 7 People
$40.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableBook a wine tasting for your party. You will sit down with a Sommelier for a tasting of five wines that are selected for your group. It is an intimate experience in a comfortable environment where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the wines. Wine upgrades are available and are detailed below! Select them on the "add-ons" page next. Standard/No Upgrades (40pp): Wines we pour by the glass. Premium (50pp): Unique wines are opened and poured specifically for your group. Somm's Picks (80pp): Some of our Sommelier's favorite wines. They average over $100 on our list. Fortified/Dessert (70pp): 5 different styles of world-class, rich styles of wine Please, do not book within an hour of the time of your tasting.Wine Tasting for 8 or More People
$40.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates availableBook a wine tasting for your party. You will sit down with a Sommelier for a tasting of five wines that are selected for your group. It is an intimate experience in a comfortable environment where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the wines. Wine upgrades are available and are detailed below! Select them on the "add-ons" page next. Standard/No Upgrades (40pp): Wines we pour by the glass. Premium (45pp): Unique wines are opened and poured specifically for your group. Somm's Picks (75pp): Some of our Sommelier's favorite wines. They average over $100 on our list. Fortified/Dessert (70pp): 5 different styles of world-class, rich styles of wine Please, do not book within an hour of the time of your tasting.
What 41 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.5Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Wisconsin
Great for fine wines
Milwaukee
Best Ambiance
Milwaukee
Neighborhood gem
Milwaukee
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Balzac Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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1716 N Arlington Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
N. Arlington between E. Brady and E. Hamilton. Nearest to E. Brady.
- Neighborhood
Milwaukee
- Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
- Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
None
- Public transit
Bus Stop at Brady and Arlington.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Owned/operated by
Women
- Executive chef
Vanessa Rose
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(414) 755-0099
- Private party facilities
Balzac offers a wide array of catering experiences including, but not limited to:Semi-Private DiningWine TastingsWeddings and Rehearsal DinnersPrivate Brunch PartiesBridal and Wedding ShowersBusiness Dinners