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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Milwaukee

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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!

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The Capital Grille - Milwaukee

4.9

4.9 (2767)

$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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Lianevip

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, great service! Our dining experience was wonderful!!

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Coconut Cream Pie

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Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

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Carnevor Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (3161)

$50 and over

Steak

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Milwaukee's premier steakhouse, Carnevor is one of Wisconsin’s most acclaimed fine dining destinations. A restaurant consistently topping year-end “Best Of” lists, Carnevor has been lauded for its variety of culinary tastes – from our luscious barrel-cut beef to mouthwatering New York Strips and bone-in fillets. Our steak menu offers exquisite wet- and dry-aged USDA prime beef – a distinction afforded to less than two percent of all American beef – as well as daily selections of the coveted Wagyu imported from Japan. And with a wine list featuring more than 750 selections, you’ll always find the perfect bottle to uncork with your meal. But it’s not merely the “meal” you’ll enjoy at Carnevor. It’s the entire experience: service, music, menu, and more. To top it all, herbivores are always welcome.

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Kelsey

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food! Everything was perfect. We will return for our next special occasion

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Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

4.8

4.8 (3241)

$50 and over

Italian

Wauwatosa

About the restaurant

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, a Milwaukee original and the flagship restaurant in The Bartolotta Restaurants portfolio welcomes guests with inspired menus based on authentic and traditional Italian dining. The menu at Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 invites you to take a culinary journey through regional Italy, from the coast of Sicily to the peaks of the Italian Alps. The menu will alternate, focusing on different regions, and flavors, of the country, every four to six weeks.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late. Reservations are for our main dining room and upstairs dining room. Specific location requests will be accommodated as available or as necessary for accessibility.

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Tad

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent Food, Excellent Service, we will definitely be back. A+++++++++++++ Thank you

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The Union House

4.8

4.8 (754)

$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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jill

Dined 6 days ago

This is one of our favorite restaurants! The consistency and quality of the food, is outstanding! Our waitress, Donna, makes the whole experience even better! She is absolutely fantastic

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An Evening with Frank Family Vineyards

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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

4.7

4.7 (5783)

$50 and over

French

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is honoring history’s French chefs and cuisine while elevating the approach to ‘Haute Bistro’ cooking, bringing both classic recipes as well as signature dishes. Our team is excited to take guests on a culinary journey to France, either through our four-course or a la carte dining experience.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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Bethvip

Dined 4 days ago

Service was impeccable. We had a wonderful server and one in training and both did extremely well. Thank you for the great experience.

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Joey Gerard's - A Bartolotta Supper Club - Greendale

4.7

4.7 (3824)

$30 and under

American

Greendale

About the restaurant

Located in the charming village of historic Greendale, Joey Gerard’s embraces an upscale casual dining experience while combining classic supper club menu options – charcoal-fired steaks in Josper ovens, grilled cold-water lobster tails, cedar-plank salmon, and a modern spin on supper-club classics such as Braised Short Rib Beef Stroganoff; and of course, the classic Schaum torte – baked meringue and fresh strawberries.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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Charlottevip

Dined 1 day ago

It was ok - steaks were pricey and undercooked. Would like to see more menu options. Most supper clubs provide the relish tray at no charge - our group was disappointed it wasn’t provided. Has plenty of room to grow and improve.

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Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2357)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Located at the base of Milwaukee’s famed Cudahy Tower, Bacchus welcomes guests with reservations five days per week (Tuesday through Saturday), with two menus to choose from – a customizable three-course signature menu and a five-course tasting menu; both conceived by Executive Chef Nick Wirth and The Bartolotta Restaurants Owner and Co-Founder Chef Paul Bartolotta.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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Andy

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Outstanding good and excellent service. The fixed price menu of three courses had superb food and good value when compared to other top rated restaurants where items have to be ordered separately.

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Scottish Salmon

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Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee

4.6

4.6 (1623)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

America's #1 BBQ since 1977, Carson's dedication to hearty portions, homemade recipes, and an unwavering commitment to the finest quality makes it no wonder why we earn that title year after year.

Carson's slow-smoked Essential Chicago BBQ babyback ribs are the star attraction, but other must-try BBQ or Greek Chicken and Chops, USDA Certified Black Angus and Prime Steaks, Award-Winning Cole Slaw, exceptional salad dressings, scratch-made potato sides, shrimp, and salmon.

Indulge in our attentive & personal service in time-tested old-school ambiance; high-backed leather booths, white tablecloths, and roomy chairs & barstools. Above the glow of candlelight, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and hundreds of other notable Carson's fans join you in your meal. Located just steps from the Fiserv Forum, Carson's stands at the Milwaukee riverfront on the ground floor of The Moderne high-rise.
Come see why Carson's is a quintessential landmark restaurant for over 45 years.

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Karey

Dined 3 days ago

It was well worth the price. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the dinner. We were able to communicate with each other. The food and service were The only thing I was disappointed about is the 18% gratuity on the check and was not able to remove it. The service we had was wonderful, but if I had a so-so service I wouldn't have wanted to tip that much. I didn't like that they made a decision for me on how much to tip (even though I was actually giving my server more than what they did) I prefer to pay in cash.

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Prime Rib Sandwich

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10 oz Filet Mignon

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Milwaukee ChopHouse

4.3

4.3 (1459)

$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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Kimberly

Dined 4 days ago

Met all our expectations. Staff attentive. Joshua, our waiter, very good in all ways. Food portions huge. Challenging to find. On 5th in the Hilton Hotel. Old building, cool architecture. Memorable evening.

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Stella Van Buren

4.2

4.2 (1227)

$31 to $50

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Stella Van Buren is a fresh take on the Italian-American steakhouse with the flavors of a classic Italian kitchen, modern style, unique design and food that appeals to today’s diner. Slow-cooked meats and flavorful house-made pastas are the traditional comfort-food classics that Italians have been roasting, baking, curing, and making in their own kitchens for generations. Bar service begins at 4pm. Saturday, dinner service at 5pm. Breakfast available Saturday and Sunday from 7am-10am and 6:30am-9:00am Monday thru Friday.

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Farrahvip

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Came to Stella for a business dinner and we are so glad we did. The steak was probably the most tender and juicy steak we've had a long time. You could cut the steak with a butter knife! The asparagus was cooked perfect along with the to die for mac and cheese. The wagyu pasta was incredible. Everything about our dinner was perfection! We'll definitely will be coming back next year!

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