Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

1. Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

9.2
3133 E Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
French Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica Strautmann: The Sunday brunch is exceptional for special occasions. Be sure to get an early reservation and ask for a table by the window in the Lake Room if it is available.

Devin M.Devin Mulertt: From the food to the service, everything was perfect. Fabulous way to celebrate a birthday.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: In this elegant, porticoed mansion of a restaurant, you can admire the view and the meticulously authentic French traditional food. You wouldn’t find a better confit of duck leg in France itself. Read more.

Story Hill BKC is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

2. Story Hill BKC

9.3
5100 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Story Hill · 35 tips and reviews

Jayson M.Jayson M: Service, eclectic decor, wine and brews were killer! The elite menu mixed with great customer service! Sit at bar, quick service great suggestions

Matthew P.Matthew Papala: The restaurant is excellent. We went for breakfast and had no complaints on the service or the food. They have fresh vegetable and fruit juices and the coffee was fantastic. Will return to try lunch!

Kristen K.Kristen Koko: Really enjoyed the crepes (really thin pancakes) and always love Valentines coffee! A great addition to the neighborhood!

Odd Duck is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

3. Odd Duck

8.9
2352 S Kinnickinnic Ave (Just South of Lincoln Avenue), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Bay View · 49 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim A.: Wow. Amazing new tapas place. Try the bacon-wrapped, Gouda-stuffed dates!!

Matthew M.Matthew Maciejewski: Fucking Yum

Nick W.Nick W: I would come back just for the Gouda stuffed bacon wrapped dates. Wow.

Red Lion Pub is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

4. Red Lion Pub

9.1
1850 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI
Pub · Lower East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Rob D.Rob Dusseau: A great soccer watching bar owned by a English guys. Some rarer English beers on tap and the food is very good. Try three full English breakfast and bangers and mash. Open early on Saturdays for games

Tracy D.Tracy Dinan: Cottage pie, bangers and mash with ale gravy...yummy!

LeeLee: Food, fish & chips, Red Lion Bier

Pizza Man is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

5. Pizza Man

8.4
2597 N Downer Ave (at E Belleview Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · 39 tips and reviews

TJ K.TJ K: Arguably the best thin crust pizza in the city. Try the Pizza Man Ale brewed by Lakefront!

Dave P.Dave Perry: The Escargot was delicious. Try some! #ClassyLateNightEats

David B.David Binder: I don't know where to start. Amazing all around. The artichoke pizza is ridiculous.

Onesto is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

6. Onesto

8.4
221 N Broadway (Chicago), Milwaukee, WI
Italian Restaurant · Historic Third Ward · 14 tips and reviews

Naomi M.Naomi Murawski: The Baked Provolone was outstanding! Ordered red & white wine-both were extremely good/reasonably priced. Pasta was good - noodles a little overdone. Great experience overall -will be back soon!

Kenneth W.Kenneth Wilson: Spinach Ravioli + chicken on the side

Tammy R.Tammy Raymond: Pasta id very good.

Crazy Water is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

7. Crazy Water

8.7
839 S 2nd St (Walker), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Walker's Point · 32 tips and reviews

Mo D.Mo Daly: My favorite restaurant! fabulous birthday dinner. beet 7 goat cheese ravioli small plate to die for!

Nick M.Nick Monroe: This place is a secret. Don't tell anyone.

Erin A.Erin Anderson: Get the chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. It's a great way to start your meal at Crazy Water.

Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

8. Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery

8.7
901 W Juneau Ave (at 9th St.), Milwaukee, WI
Beer Garden · Kilbourn Town · 32 tips and reviews

Rachel J.Rachel Jackson: Fun historic tour, tour guide was great!

Brennan S.Brennan Stehling: Order a Pabst. It's sort of a thing here.

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Enjoy a souvenir pint glass filled with the beverage of your choice and take a picture with Captain Pabst all during the tour! Read more.

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

9. The Capital Grille

8.8
310 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Kilbourn Town · 30 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: DELICIOUS STEAKS! The perfect place for a business lunch, dinner or special occasion. Just across the street from the Frontier Airlines Center!

JJ K.JJ Kovacovich: Most relaxing spot in the city for dinner and drinks. Always get the royal treatment. Thanks CG!!

Ryan K.Ryan Konicek: For the love of God, get the lobster macaroni cheese...

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

10. Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

9.1
801 N Cass St (at E Wells St), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Juneau Town · 57 tips and reviews

Don D.Don Dexter: Upscale, but very approachable. Great food.

Third Coast DailyThird Coast Daily: I could survive solely on their appetizer menu. The lamb chops, proscuitto wrapped scallops, and baked artichoke dip are amazing.

Phil G.Phil Gerbyshak: Kobe sliders rock!

Blu Milwaukee is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

11. Blu Milwaukee

8.3
424 E Wisconsin Ave (23rd Floor of The Pfister Hotel), Milwaukee, WI
Hotel Bar · Juneau Town · 33 tips and reviews

Raven H.Raven Halady: Lovely views, good drinks, buffet of appetizers at happy hour :)

ChristineChristine: 23 floors up... best view in the city!

DanaDana: Please bring your newborn here. Cuz that makes sense.

Balistreri's Bluemound Inn is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

12. Balistreri's Bluemound Inn

8.9
6501 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI
Italian Restaurant · Bluemound Heights · 38 tips and reviews

Ron M.Ron Maier: Great place for a pizza and shuttle to Brewer games egg plant can't be best

EdgarEdgar: Best pizza in the city. Gluten free options as well.

Meghan B.Meghan Bailey: For those of us in the F&B industry looking for some after-work grub, Balistreri's serves their full menu LATE! And the white pizza...oh em gee, so good!

Maxie's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

13. Maxie's

9.0
6732 W Fairview Ave (at S 68th St), Milwaukee, WI
Southern Food Restaurant · Bluemound Heights · 116 tips and reviews

MandiMandi: Best Key Lime pie in WI, hands down.

VISITMilwaukeeVISITMilwaukee: Head to Maxie’s from 4-6 every day for a happy hour which features half-priced oysters and clams, peel-n-eat shrimp and fried green tomatoes!

Jake S.Jake Smith: Come during Happy Hour and order the Sweet Potato Fries. Who ever thought up the Crème fraîche dipping sauce was a genius.

Five O'Clock Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

14. Five O'Clock Steakhouse

8.1
2416 W State St, Milwaukee, WI
Steakhouse · Avenues West · 35 tips and reviews

Karl N.Karl Nennig: Delicious bone-in ribeye. Au jus is excellent

Teresa B.Teresa Burg: Best Steak anywhere !

Jeff F.Jeff Fuhrman: Awe. Some. Surf & Turf.

Hue Vietnamese Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Milwaukee.

15. Hue Vietnamese Restaurant & Lounge

8.6
2691 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bay View · 32 tips and reviews

Erin O.Erin Ong: Hue sampler, Beef Pho and noodle shrimp skewer!

eric s.eric sorensen: Ask for Nick behind the bar for his recommendations in drinks. Best bartender in the city

Patrick B.Patrick B: CLOSED MONDAYS. DO NOT LEARN THE HARD WAY LIKE ME!