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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Milwaukee

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Updated September 05, 2024

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!


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The Capital Grille - Milwaukee
4.9
4.9 (2764)
$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.
Top review
GLORIA
Dined 5 days ago
In a word…SUPERB!!!! Our entire group was well please. By the way, The Captal Grille is our favorite restaurant.
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Coconut Cream Pie
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Steak Tartare
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Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake
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Carnevor Steakhouse
4.9
4.9 (3162)
$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.
Top review
Emily
Dined 6 days ago
Carnevor is my go to place for celebrating everything from birthdays to anniversaries and lore! The steak and sides are always perfection complimented with great appetizers and desserts! Can’t wait to go back soon
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Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant
4.7
4.7 (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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MiaZG
Dined 6 days ago
The food is always prepared to perfection and our last visit was no different.
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Scottish Salmon
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Filet Mignon
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Joey Gerard's - A Bartolotta Supper Club - Greendale
4.7
4.7 (3821)
$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.
Top review
Catherine
Dined 3 days ago
We were celebrating our daughter and son in laws anniversary. They were greeted with a card and gifted with a candle bearing dessert at the end of the meal. They were so thrilled. Nice touch 🤗 Thank you for helping to make it special for them. Wayne and Cathy Petrick
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Roasted Chicken Marsala
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Schaum Torte
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Tuna Steak
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The Melting Pot - Brookfield
4.7
4.7 (959)
$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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Matthew
Dined on Aug 24, 2024
As always, it was a great experience. The servers are always so friendly and personable.
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Pure Chocolate Fondue
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Sparkling Chocolate Fondue
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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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OpenTable Dinervip
Dined on Aug 28, 2024
The service & food was delicious! Looking forward to coming back!
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Wasabi Sushi & Lounge
4.4
4.4 (444)
$30 and under
Sushi
Brookfield
About the restaurant
Wasabi Sushi & Lounge brings a sophisticated, modern take on traditional Japanese food to the greater Milwaukee area. We believe happiness can come from life's simple pleasures, like the complete satisfaction caused by enjoying inspired, flavorful cuisine. Our chefs give artistic performances with their mastery of sushi preparation, using only the freshest seasonal ingredients - all presented beautifully on the plate. We aim to share the rich culture of Japan & the unique intricacies of sushi with our diners, but with contemporary twists to keep it interesting.
Wasabi is the 1st Wisconsin-based restaurant created by Brian Park, who originally established himself as a successful restaurateur of multiple sushi/Asian-Fusion hot spots in Chicago. Wasabi quickly secured its spot as the premier sushi destination in Brookfield, attracting diners from all over S.E. Wisconsin & beyond with its inventive dishes, artistic plating, plentiful sake offerings, & inviting, knowledgeable staff.
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kathleen avip
Dined on Aug 5, 2024
this is always a wonderful dining experience, both the food and the service
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Sinabro
4.4
4.4 (43)
$30 and under
Korean
Grafton
About the restaurant
Korean & Noodle House

We look forward to serving you.
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Sergio
Dined 7 days ago
Great food, I've had a great time with my family. Will return again, and parking was a breeze
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Red Circle Inn
4.3
4.3 (1356)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Nashotah
About the restaurant
- Wisconsin's Oldest Supper Club -

A lot’s happened since we opened our doors in 1848, and I guess you could say we’ve seen it all. From dirt road to plank road to railroad, Red Circle Inn has been serving up good food with good service for generations of people in Lake Country. Over the years, we’ve been a stomping ground for traders, trappers, settlers, working class, high class and everyone in between. There’s so much history in these walls, you can almost taste it.

It was former owner Captain Fred C. Pabst who gave Red Circle Inn its name and iconic red circle logo, a nod to his Pabst Brewing Company. He made the restaurant the place to see and be seen around the lakes, not just for a beer, but for high-quality food and warm hospitality.

Over 170 years later, the legacy lives on. As you enjoy your meal and the nostalgia of Red Circle Inn, you’ll learn why guests have been returning, generation after generation. Some might call Red Circle Inn a legend…that’s fine by us.
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Joe
Dined 6 days ago
Celebrating wedding anniversary September 6. Capitalizing on the reputation of the red Circle we made reservation. We were greeted by an outstanding staff at front door (all guys tremendously professional and obviously well trained), Food server (K) offered tremendous greeting and eager to please attitude. This followed thru entire meal experience. We had made know of anniversary and 'house' provided complimentary champagne. Backing up pre-dinner cocktails in bar were graced with happy hour pricing. Spouse (picking on ribs) had a half-rack that were tender and flavorful (and accompanied her home). My walleye was great. Interesting not during the dinner waitress (K) brought a complimentary bowl of the PBR cheese soup for us to try. Great gesture BUT even greater product! Try it! Asked (K) to bring us a dessert of her choice. Seven (7!) layer carrot cake!! Great. Great coffee. Prices in alignment. We will go again!!
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Stella Van Buren
4.3
4.3 (1225)
$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.
Top review
Farrahvip
Dined 4 days ago
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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1/2 Off Select Bottles of Wine on Sunday & Mondays
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