Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Wisconsin

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Bistro 67

4.8

4.8 (36)

$31 to $50

American

Williams Bay

About the restaurant

Experience the charm of Bistro 67, a French American bistro located at The Belfry House. Join us indoors for an exquisite dining experience, where our chef crafts elevated comfort classics. Pair your meal with a signature cocktail or a choice from our award-winning wine collection. Visit Bistro 67 and indulge in a blend of culinary artistry and ambiance.

Top review

CindyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful quiet intimate setting with very attentive service. Super handy when going to the theatre.

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Experience

Dinner Indoors

Experience

A Christmas Season Feast

Experience

Breakfast at The Belfry House

Santino's Little Italy

4.9

4.9 (130)

$30 and under

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Santino's Little Italy, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with rich history echoing years gone by in the City of Milwaukee. The building housing the restaurant is over 130 years old and has been beautifully remodeled by talented designers and carpenters. The vibe has an old school Brooklyn New York feeling and is the perfect place to make wonderful memories with friends and family.

The menu features delicious gourmet pizzas / house-made pastas / salads / appetizers / deserts along with delicious Italian wine / cocktails and are professionally served to you by our attentive staff. Our amazing Neapolitan Style Pizza is hand made with the finest and freshest ingredients and cooked in a 6,000-pound Italian woodfired oven. With humility and gratitude our pizza was ranked nationally as the 46th best pizza in North America and we are very proud to serve many happy diners here in Milwaukee.

Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. We look forward to serving you.

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Donte'

Dined 1 day ago

The pizza and pasta Bolognese were both fantastic! Make sure to get a reservation, it's usually pretty packed.

Muse at Sentry

4.9

4.9 (452)

$50 and over

American

Stevens Point

About the restaurant

Muse at Sentry sets the tone for a unique dining experience for Stevens Point and central Wisconsin. We’ve created a sensory experience through our modern look, extensive gallery of art, and our precise culinary presentation and service. You’ll enjoy the best handmade pastas, fresh seafood, wet- and dry-aged steaks, and seasonal dishes made with the finest locally grown ingredients. Complement your meal with a selection from our unparalleled collection of wines or one of our craft-made cocktails. Savor it all while enjoying the beautiful views from the outdoor terrace or through our large picture windows. Muse is an artistic dining showcase unlike any you’ve experienced before.

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Jason

Dined 1 day ago

If you are looking for an upscale place to get a great meal look no further than Muse.

Bavette

4.9

4.9 (329)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

What started out as a butcher shop concept, has evolved and changed over the years to become a full-service restaurant, which was solidified with the restaurant's move to a larger space in 2022. At Bavette, the consumer will enjoy complete transparency of its food moving from farm to plate. Although the butcher shop has been phased out, the restaurant still works with the same farms, and uses the same high quality meats on its menu, which consists of a daily changing menu consisting of salads, sandwiches, small plates, pates, cheese, and charcuterie boards. The restaurant truly is a farm-to-table restaurant, sourcing not only the meat but most of its produce from nearby farms. In addition to the highly seasonal menu, there is a small store featuring chef-curated retail items, such as Wisconsin cheeses, local charcuterie, artisanal jams, pickles, salts, vinegar, and oil. Going along with the thoughtful menu is a select and unique offering of craft beers, wines, and cocktails.

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Kathy

Dined 5 days ago

Everything at Bavette always is exceptional. Chef Karen and her staff are amazing.

The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1232)

$31 to $50

American

La Crosse

About the restaurant

We are currently open for dine-in, take-out, and curbside delivery.
The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern has been changing the dining experience in La Crosse since 2006. By offering supreme product and hospitality, we have become a favorite of locals and a travel destination all in the same. Our menus highlight seasonal American cuisine that includes certified angus beef and fresh day-boat seafood. With a focus on the freshest foods of each season, our culinary team allows the ingredients to speak for themselves. Every detail is appreciated in everything we do – enjoy the results of hard work and high standards. Our current menus can be found by visiting www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com
Thank you for supporting local businesses!

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Tim

Dined 4 days ago

Our 2nd dinner experience at the Waterfront. First of all their staff was friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was very good at when to bring the various courses of our dinner to the table. We would rate them in the top 5 of the restaurant staffs we encountered since the start of our retirement 7 years ago. My wife had a filet & I had scallops, both prepared to our liking. The crab cake and the upgrade salads were fresh and tasty. All in all we would recommend the Waterfront for dinner and intend to return as soon as we can.

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Popular dish

Fresh Oysters

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Petite Tenderloin Filet

Van Acre

4.8

4.8 (455)

$31 to $50

American

Wausau

About the restaurant

Van Acre, A Wausau Experience.

A community with deep roots and a story to tell, Wausau is the kind of place to discover and make your own. This goes for anyone who wanders these parts from near or far. Whether you’re from here or took a road that led here. Whether you’re here for the moment or for a lifetime. Van Acre is a restaurant and bar that echoes this spirit.

Located within the one of a kind Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, our heart for homegrown hospitality comes to life with authentic food and drink, a captivating space and passionate team. Our menu is inspired by the region with seasonal rustic fare served alongside classic and creative cocktails, craft brews and a curated wine list.

No matter what your journey, we invite you to savor all that is put on your table and enjoy each other’s company along the way.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Great first time visit to Van Acre for our anniversary. Excellent food and service!

Harbor House

4.7

4.7 (8336)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Milwaukee’s premier lakefront dining destination, Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant on the shore of Lake Michigan. With picturesque lake views, guests will be taken on a journey through New England with its reimagined menu, including a variety of dishes from Cape Cod, Nantucket, New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, and Boston.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.
It's important to note that patio reservations are for outdoors only and we cannot guarantee indoor seating upon inclement weather.

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Anne

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect place to celebrate an anniversary! Delicious food, amazing service, relaxed pace.

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Popular dish

8 oz Filet & Scallops

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Salmon Rillettes

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Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll

The Capital Grille - Milwaukee

4.9

4.9 (2820)

$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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MikeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Server Larissa was on top of her game. Food was good. I do appreciate the consistency when dining at Capital Grille

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Popular dish

Coconut Cream Pie

Popular dish

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

4.9

4.9 (3274)

$50 and over

Italian

Wauwatosa

About the restaurant

Nestled in an historic brewery building in the Village of Wauwatosa, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is the flagship restaurant in The Bartolotta Restaurants portfolio.

Conceived by The Bartolotta Restaurants co-founders, restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, Chef Paul Bartolotta, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is acclaimed for its handmade pasta and authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting.

Executive Chef Juan Urbieta presents the popular “Un Viaggio in Italia” menu series, highlighting a different city or region of Italy with a four-course, customizable menu that takes guests on a journey of Italy and changes monthly.

The restaurant was recently awarded the coveted Marchio Ospitalità Italiana certification of excellence by the Italian Union of Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award honors a restaurant for its commitment to “Made in Italy” quality and authenticity.

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Stuart

Dined 4 days ago

As always we had an excellent experience! Great service and atmosphere.

Matty's Bar & Grille

4.7

4.7 (243)

$31 to $50

Grill

New Berlin

About the restaurant

Since opening the doors in 1997, owner Matt Anderson and team have transformed the once-typical suburban sports bar into a destination spot for sports fans and foodies alike. Guests can grab a Smokehouse Burger at the traditional front bar, enjoy a gourmet pizza or family dinner in the warm and inviting Four Seasons Room or relax on the outdoor Patio featuring a cozy fire pit and multiple dining areas.
From our all-inclusive Ultimate Packer Experience, luxury coach bus excursions to Lambeau Field and Camp Randall to Brewer tailgate parties, Matty’s will get you to your destination in style. Check out our Holiday brunches for Easter, Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to name just a few!
If you are having trouble making an online reservation, please call the restaurant, and let us assist you.

Top review

ROBERT

Dined 5 days ago

Matty's is a traditional popular luncheon location, providing a varied menu, excellent food and great service

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