Quick Summary: Situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is known for its wealth of breweries, both well established and new to the industry, offering tastings and tours for beer-lovers and aficionados. Milwaukee boasts beautiful natural landscapes of rivers, lakes and rolling hills which are perfect for romantic picnics, but if you prefer taking your date indoors, there are an array of excellent cafés, restaurants, distilleries, and eateries to enjoy.


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Tre Rivali Restaurant

© Tre Rivali Restaurant

Mason Street Grill

© Mason Street Grill

The Central Standard Craft Distillery

© The Central Standard Craft Distillery

Who’s on Third

© Who’s on Third

Bacchus

© Bacchus

Comet Cafe

© Comet Cafe

Sanford

© Sanford

Centro

© Centro

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

© Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

Braise Restaurant & Culinary School

© Braise Restaurant & Culinary School

Zarletti

© Zarletti

Odd Duck Restaurant

© Odd Duck Restaurant

Tess

© Tess

Tenuta’s Italian Restaurant

© Tenuta’s Italian Restaurant

Onesto

© Onesto

The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar

© The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar

Ardent

© Ardent

Le Reve Pâtisserie & Cafe

© Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café

Good Kind

© Good Kind

Eddie’s Martinis

© Eddie’s Martinis

La Merenda

© La Merenda

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