This was a decadently delightful experience. The service is impeccable and the ambience is low light and comfortable but without stuffiness or pretention. You could hear other patrons enjoying themselves and the servers were warm and approachable. We had a party of three and enjoyed bourbon aged gin martinis that were surprisingly delicious. The aging took the bite out of the gin, so if you like the bite, stick with a traditional one. The 6 course tasting menu followed and was impressive. I'll try to remember everything ( why don't I take notes??). A crispy shrimp, seared foie gras with pork belly and a quail egg, a beet salad with goat cheese curds, a scallop ( perfectly prepared), * veal ravioli, * New Zealand Venison filet with black truffle risotto. There were palette cleansers and a rich chocolate mousse/cake combination for dessert. It was beyond satisfying and most dishes leaned toward being very rich. However, that is why this tasting menu is perfect. Nothing overwhelms you in that respect- with taste and quality, yes! * = my favorites of the night. read more

We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary at Bacchus. I cannot say enough good things about it. Our waiters, Dan and Curt, were attentive without being smothering. They knew when we needed service and knew when we wanted to be left alone. They were both extremely knowledgeable about the menu. They made suggestions without being pushy. The wine list is amazing. It has to be one of the most complete I have ever seen. The food itself is to die for. I can see why Bacchus received the top rating from Zagat. We had a series of small plates. I recommend everything in the small plate menu, particularly the Lamb meatballs and the seafood ravioli. Finally, the lemon tart dessert was tremendous, A great mixture of sweet and tart. I cannot say enough good things about Bacchus. read more

This is a great place for a special dinner, not an everyday place for me. The decor is lovely and the service is amazing; extremely professional while still friendly and inviting. We started with risotto fritters which were very good; crispy and flavorful, and the pasta bolognese that I could everyday forever. We ordered the sea scallops and salmon. The scallops were probably the best I'v ever had and were served with cauliflower, spinach and pork belly. The salmon was very good with a tasty sauce and little salad. read more

Our go to (big) celebration treat for over a decade! Nick Wirth is amazing and beyond creative. Our 34th wedding anniversary celebration was last night and each moment was spectacular. The beef carpaccio and lamb were both incredible. Our servers Allen and Samantha were so attentive and delightful making the evening so memorable as well. The anniversary complimentary desserts were a nice touch. Great atmosphere and staff! We won't wait til 35 to go back! read more

Very nice on the inside. They have a sommelier who was helpful in selecting the wine. Service was great. Parking was not an issue. Reservations fill up quickly. I need to return again soon. read more

Great, amazing food. The problem is dining at a place that almost represents respect for the food you eat and in turn you receive pushy-ness, lack of attention of personality to the people that are serving it to you. We went there as a family celebrating our first baby in our family, spending over 600 and felt more of a dollar sign then an actual diner. Being rushed through each course, un-eaten plates being taken away with out question, our check being brought with full drinks sitting In front of us, is a bit of salt in already unfriendly wounds of Bacchus. We had great enthusiasm to dine here and unfortunately the service was short of compensating for the amazing meal. People want to dine in a place not to be treated above class but to be respected for the food the restaurant is making their name from. read more

From start to finish, Bacchus served one of the best anniversary dinners my husband and I could have hoped for. We did the 6 course chef tasting menu, which was a series of culinary surprises that did not disappoint! I am currently 9 months pregnant, which puts a few limits on what I'm allowed to eat. Our server (Geoffrey) was highly knowledgeable and made certain that each dish was safe for me to eat. He also had some great information for us about the wine pairings for each dish and where the ingredients came from. If we return, we will be requesting him again because he was an exceptional waiter. Each course was a perfectly sized, explosion of flavor. Our meal included: an heirloom tomato soup shooter, scallop over corn, beet salad with feta, cheese polenta topped with mushrooms, sea bass over pickled veggies, and Kobe beef over sweet potato hash. For dessert we had two minure peach cream puff type pastries and a trio of the best sorbet I've ever eaten. While we love all the Bartollata restaurants, Bacchus has by far the best ambiance. It was quiet, romantic, and free of children! Anyone looking for a place to experience a great meal for a special occasion should definitely look no further. Bacchus is a winner! read more

The food, service & ambiance in the restaurant is really great. It is surely a commitment when you decide to dine at Bacchus, because the food is so tasty, you want to have every course. And a really nice bottle of wine. And once you get on that roll, your bill reflects your experience :) We've eaten in the restaurant a handful of times, always enjoying our meals & wine, and especially appreciating our service. To date, all of our servers have been really helpful in suggesting menu items, and in my case, navigating the gluten free options. The servers are very knowledgeable about what contains/does not contain gluten, and can help you navigate the menu accordingly. They even bring out my own basket of rice crackers to enjoy in lieu of bread, which makes a cheese plate so much more enjoyable for this GF girl. So, dinner is great. But, we really love the bar. It is homey and dark and feels warm when it is frigid outside. ALL of the bartenders are very personable, open to helping you find the right glass of wine or cocktail, and are quite attentive without being annoying. Big fans. read more

No need to go back. Four of us decided to have a drink at the bar & see the renovations, Bartender didn't introduce himself, was unfriendly and then over charged us on two drinks, one by $6 over drink menu and one by $1.75 (these are $12 drinks to begin with). when I called him on it, he had an attitude. We left and had dinner somewhere else. read more

The food is consistently outstanding. If you're lucky enough to have Maggie and Whitney as your servers, the service will also be outstanding. They were friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and down-to-earth. The new décor is lovely. The lighting (albeit too bright in my opinion- dim the track lighting or consider turning it off) is beautiful. The floors are lovely. It has a modern, swanky look and feel. The only thing that doesn't quite coincide with the modern, swanky feel is the music. The selection is actually somewhat intrusive and distracting, and doesn't go with the decor. But overall, still a delicious meal! read more

Was there again about a week ago and loved the food. The pork belly was amazing with a fried quail egg on the top. It was delicious! I also had the Barrimundi fish, which was amazing and well worth the price. Its a little stuffier than I remember. I was in nice jeans and a dress shirt, but the majority of the crowd was older and dressed in sports coats with ties. The women mostly had on evening gowns. The wine list was great and had an abundance of affordable wine along with some very good choices as well. Still love this place... read more

Bacchus was the first fine dining restaurant my wife and I went to after moving to Milwaukee. It's really good. The restaurant has great ambiance and is always busy for dinners but it's not overly loud. A few tables (especially those seating two) are a little close together but you still don't feel like you're sharing dinner with people you don't know. The bourbon peppercorn tenderloin is my favorite dinner entree and my wife almost always has the sea scallops. Both are delicious. A great restaurant is one that introduces you to new ingredients and serves you a meal you can't wait to have again. Bacchus is certainly one of those restaurants for us. Great staff. Great wine list. No complaints. read more

Being that I'm not from Milwaukee I tend to trust what the "locals" say when seeking out a restaurant. You know, eat where the locals eat. Well I searched for "best restaurant in Milwaukee" and time and again, Bacchus was the top pick. Rave after raving review on service and quality of food said this is fine dining at its absolute best. Having lived around the world and eaten at some of the best restaurants as rated by Yelpers, Zagats and much more prestigiously, Michelin, Bacchus simply didn't make the cut! While the service was relatively attentive and the food and ambience decent, it was honestly no better than most Ruth's Chris steakhouses. Now don't get me wrong, the place is nice, however top billing seems to be more of a result of "big fish, small pond" with the limit offerings for true fine dining available in Milwaukee vice any semblance of World Class fare. Sure, I recommend Bacchus, but only if you don't have the liberty or time to hop a train and venture into Chicago (1.5 hrs away). 4 stars as the best Milwaukee has to offer. I will add props for the valets, funny yet very professional!!! read more

There is no doubt this is one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. The atmosphere is perfect and it is very welcoming. It is trying to be one of the top tier restaurants around, and it succeeds on several levels, but failed on several on a recent visit. Let's start with the cocktails before dinner. No biggie, but the bartender forgot my drink order and then took way too much time to deliver it to our table just off the bar. Then it took way too long to get the check so we could go to our table. We were in no hurry, but when you are ready to go, you are ready to go. And this service theme plagued our visit throughout. Now to dinner: my companion and I decided to split a couple of courses, which was greeted well by the server. The lobster was the main course and it was delightful. Tasty and delicious. Very succulent and not overdone. Perfect. I love bread, and there were three offerings and all were delicious. And when I told the bread dude I liked bread, he went out of his way to make sure I was well stocked. He was the only one who worked at making sure we were attended to in an acceptable manner. The only drawback was the service, again, except for the bread dude. We told the waiter that we were in no hurry, but apparently that was interpreted as we could be ignored for long periods of time. Others literally had to track her down. She was nice and friendly, and the place was hosting some sort of large group, but still, leisurely can not be confused with ignored. And such a place as this should make sure they have extra staff on-board to ensure everyone is handled properly. It appeared to be light on wait-staff through out the packed dining room. The bottom line: Great place. First class ambiance, food, spirits, but not so much on the service this time around. I would go back and see how it goes next time. And I would recommend you give it a try when you wallet is well stocked with Benjamines read more

Literally changed my life , went with scallops , perfectly seared and ready to be served like a king Service , style , finesee of what they do is uncomparable and it still is #1 in my book read more

Wow - this was one of the best meals I've had in probably 10 years. I eat out 300+ meals a year all over the country, and this meal knocked my socks off. The service was impeccable, food was excellent, great wine selection, decor is great, etc... Expensive, but not really in comparison to what this level of dining would cost in Chicago, NYC, etc... I can't wait to go back. As for the food, we tried several appetizers, salads, and entrees. Apps that we ordered (fairly standard fare - crispy shrimp, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, seared scallops, etc.) were well executed. I wish we had ordered the foie gras, but perhaps next time. Here were some of my favorite items: Hamachi Crudo - Very fresh Seared scallops - Really well prepared. Spinach salad - The best spinach salad I've ever had, hands down. The maple-glazed pork belly is unreal. Like bacon crack good. Waygu Bavette Steak - OMG good. I also tried the filet, but the Waygu was better. The other thing that really excited me was the wine selection, especially the wines by the glass. Most restaurants don't have this level of wines by the glass, but they have a great selection. They also have one of my favorite wines by the glass - Caymus Vineyards, "Red Schooner - Voyage 2" Malbec (I've never seen it by the glass in a restaurant). At $21 a glass it is expensive, but they were healthy pours. I doubt they are getting much more than 4, perhaps 5 glasses per bottle. The street price of that wine is $50+ per bottle, so the markup is actually quite reasonable. Bottom line - really good food, excellent experience. Worth every penny. read more

Came in for dinner last night and was impressed. Bacchus is clearly and high-end dinning option in MKE that executes well. Service was flawless, setting was trendier fine dining and the food was solid. Here's the rundown: - Cheese Course (A-) - It's Wisconsin, do it - Tuna Tartare (A-) - Fantastic - Pumpkin Gnocchi (A) - Light, delicious, perfect - Arancini (A) - I'm generally a huge skeptic of fried rice balls, but these were small Arancinis paired w/ Heirloom Tomato Jam & Basil Aioli - excellent - Veal Ravioli (C) - huge miss. Barely any flavor - Venison Carpaccio (A-) - great, original - Loup de Mer (B+) - solid - Chocolate Coconut Dessert (C+) Pass - way too firm - Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (A-) Ridic - Pastry Chef nailed it Worth putting on the shortlist for a higher end meal. Impressive wine list if you're into that sort of thing. read more

The last time I ate at Bacchus was for wedding, and I would assume a review would be helpful to those planning for their special event. The wedding we attended rented the entire restaurant. Cocktails and apps were hosted in the glass room and bar area with the dinner in the main section and the back room. Although the location seems perfect, there are some flaws to the room layout. The photo montage was displayed on a very small screen in the corner of the room, so it was difficult for guests to view them. The columns throughout the main room make it difficult to watch the screen and to see the wedding speakers. Guests couldn't see the wedding party at all. Since there are several different rooms included in the rental that are all separated by walls, anything happening in one room is unknown to any other guests. I'm not sure if this was by choice of the bride and groom, but appetizers ended at 6 pm and dinner wasn't served until 9 pm so guests were starving. But I will praise Bacchus for their cuisine - everyone's steaks for dinner were perfectly cooked which is extraordinary for such a large group of people. Of course all of the food was absolutely delicious and I would highly suggest anyone to dine here. For a large party, though, I'd research it a little bit more. read more

I hosted a lunch for work here recently, and I was very impressed. I have not enjoyed many Bartolotta meals in my life, but I now plan to try others. First off, our meal was in the conservatory, which is completely sky lit. It provided some great views, even on a dreary day. Since they are not normally open for lunch, the event felt very private, which was appreciated. Our meal began with a standard salad, but it has some cherry tomatoes that seemed partially sun-dried. I am not sure what they were, but they were great. Salad was served with bread. For my meal, I had a Filet Mignon with mashed Yukon potatoes and sauteed mushrooms. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare, and the mushrooms has SO much flavor! For dessert, we had apple cobbler with a fantastic caramel and a bit of ice cream. Throughout the entire meal, service was attentive and friendly. The Preferred club is also a great reward for people that eat out often. I will go back for sure. I really want to try their once a month family meal, because it is a bit more casual, and a great way to try some more of what Bacchus has to offer. read more

BF and I had dinner at Bacchus tonight. My first experience at this establishment. There were a couple of hiccups, but overall an enjoyable meal. We had 8pm reservations. At 8, our table was not ready so we were directed to the bar. After a few minutes, we were greeted casually by the bartender and ordered two cocktails. After 5 minutes, the bartender disappeared for a while. Our table became available, and still no drinks. After another 5 minutes, we abandoned the bar and told the hostess we were ready to be seated. So, first impression was not great. However, the bartender ended up tracking us down in the dining room and delivering our drinks, explaining that they had run out of glasses (or something) and comp'd our drinks. So not a big deal. We were not offered any specials. I'm not sure if that is standard here, or if our server forgot, but I thought that was sort of unusual. As the name suggests, this restaurant has a HUGE wine list. It was pretty darn amazing. Unfortunately, most of the bottles were beyond our budget. But, wow! I ordered a $10 glass of merlot and it was lovely. We started out our meal with the roasted sweet potato salad, which was delicious. I proceeded with a trio of small plates and my BF ordered the filet mignon. I had the lamb tenderloin, tuna tartare and sea scallops. Each dish was well prepared and tasty. I'm not a huge steak connoisseur, but I thought the filet was pretty amazing, basically melting in my mouth. For dessert, upon recommendation from our waiter, we tried the banana chocolate tart. It was just ok, with the highlight being the salted caramel ice cream. Overall, we enjoyed our evening and I would return to Bacchus. I would describe the experience as casual fine dining. The service was more laid back than I expected, and the atmosphere was unpretentious. Whether or not that's a good thing depends on individual preference. I personally thought the service could have been more professional, considering one could easily spend $150 - $200 on dinner for 2 (on food alone). But, honestly, I sort of didn't mind the lack of pretension. And overall the food and drinks were very solidly GOOD. Nothing blew me away, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

AMAZING food and cocktails. Best scallop dish I have ever had. SO SO SO good and pretty reasonably sized for price... I was very surprised how full I was at such a gourmet restaurant. AMAZING homemade honey ice cream. Good coffee. Innovative specials. I like this place better in the summer... the ambiance in the winter, if you are in the window room is lacking in my opinion. I also am not a fan of sitting so far from my date. The server was almost too stuffy if anything. read more

This place is a solid four. The filet mignon is one of their better dishes. The taste just doesn't warrant the price tag this place demands. Bacchus will always consistently deliver and you won't have to worry about whether your meal will be good. It just could do more to be great. I highly recommend their Friday happy hour! read more

Super tasty all the time! Closed for renovations but I cannot wait to see the newly updated changes. Will definitely be back soon

Probably the best restaurant in Milwaukee! We live in Chicago and are regulars on the West Loop restaurant circuit. While passing through town to celebrate my sister's birthday, we thought we'd give Bacchus a try. We began with aperitifs at the bar, and were welcomed by the fabulous manager Vince, who made us feel right at home. Our table was ready earlier than expected, and we sat in the center of the dining room. Bacchus has an extensive wine list, and we opted for a magnum of California wine that sounded like an excellent pairing to the steaks we planned on having. The first course was terrific, with (what seemed to be) a homemade pasta accompanied by a brother served at the table. From there, we dine on Wagyu beef and classic, Wisconsin steakhouse mushrooms. After dinner, we order a variety of desserts and they were all fantastic. (I'd recommend the chocolate with ice cream.) The staff was incredible, as was our entire evening. Vince thanked us on our way out, and was so charming, he may be reason alone to return. Thanks Bacchus! read more

Was blown away, everything was impeccable from the host, to the servers & service to the accompanying wine choices, starters, entrees & desserts. Kicked off a great birthday evening celebration for us. Could not have picked a better choice. Thank you to all associated with Bacchus. read more

Omg. This is THE place to visit if you're looking for top notch service and steaks. We plan entire weekends around our visits to Bacchus as we live in Chicago (supposed home of steakhouses). We have yet to experience the quality in food and service as we have here. We always order the porterhouse for 2 and it is deeeee-vine. Love you Bacchus read more

This place is really fancy. We, however, can only bring out fancy pants a handful of times a year. K had seared duck and it really was delicious. I cant say anything bad about it. I cant say that I knew that I would get it again for the price (ahem, someone else was paying, so I cant say I thought out my order) but I definitely appreciated being able to eat it. A had lamb chops that were really good, but too traditional for my tastes. That seemed to be the theme for the whole menu, they had every dish you would expect a fancy joint to have, but nothing more. It was a single chicken, lamb, lobster, steak, duck, etc. menu. The apps we ate were tuna tartare which was good, but, there are a lot of places to get good tuna tartare (ie: balzac, Nanakusa) We also had mussels; which is kind of a staple item that we order when we plan to review, and they once again were good, but we thought that for the reputation of this place, it should have knocked our socks off We might return, if someone else wants to pay for us again, eh eh? takers? read more

Probably the best restaurant we've ever been to!!! To celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary, my husband and I came here for a nice dinner. We wanted to go somewhere that was a little fancier and creative as we had never really been somewhere like this. We had the five course chefs tasting menu for dinner and it was amazing! It was far better than we ever expected. I ate stuff I don't normally eat and it has me rethinking what food I never really liked before. Hands down the best meal like EVER!!! We will definitely be back and can't wait to try something else new next time. Thank you for an amazing evening! P.s. they ever wrote a little card saying happy wedding anniversary. How sweet! read more

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Wow! Amazing! I was a bit apprehensive coming here as it is owned by Bartolatta. I have had only average experiences at other places of his like Lake Park Bistro. This restaurant hits the nail on the head. The food is priced right for the quality and experience and the food is delicious. Our waiter was very friendly and was always attentive. Our food came out quickly and the ambiance was perfect. I will definitely be back. read more

I went to Bittercube which is the event in the bar with mixologists Ira Koplowitz and Nick Kosevich this past Thursday night. It was AMAZING. First I have to say that I'm a complete foodie and admittedly very picky. I've found some good places with a good mixed drink or two on the menu. This blows all of them away. Our mixologists really went out of their way to help us find drinks that fit what we were looking for. My husband, who prefers more classic cocktails, got what he wanted, while I got drinks of my own that were a wonderful mixture of texture, flavor, and presentation. Both of my drinks contained egg whites which gave an unexpected frothy texture (no additional flavor) that really added. The second drink, called a French Muse, had a portion of it lit on fire and I got to watch the fire slide down the stem of the glass with the liquid and then into my drink. It was beautiful and surreal as well as very flavorful. I also got to taste some of the homemade bitters and tasted my friend's amazing Violet Fizz (may not be the actual drink name). Later in the evening we shared a small plate of fries that had been cooked in duck fat which made them rich and very flavorful. I don't think my review can fully capture the true essence of my experience. There were so many things given to us to smell or taste that it truly proved to be a very sensory experience, not just a night out for a couple of drinks. I've never had an experience like this at a bar any where else in Milwaukee. read more

We went for a birthday dinner. We had the chicken with mole, the halibut with yuzu ponzu, the veal ravioli, and the fava bean risotto appetizer. The service was excellent but the food was disappointing, especially for the price. The halibut sauce was too sour. The veal ravioli was solid but not memorable. The fava bean risotto was a bit oily, underseasoned and came with just a handful of fava beans-- something I could easily make at home. We won't be running back. read more

Absolutely remarkable culinary creations in a beautiful, romantic setting with a view of Lake Michigan. I had a mouth-watering butternut squash risotto to start and a decadent mushroom agnolotti with fresh shaved truffles that the restaurant recently received a shipment of from Italy as my entree (the pasta was a special that day, and is not on the menu). For dessert, I had the Palet D'or - a layered cake consisting of chocolate mousse and flourless chocolate cake, wrapped with a dark chocolate shell. I had swapped the black currant sorbet with salted caramel ice cream, which was a poor choice considering the ice cream turned out to be overly salty. I went with four other individuals and everyone absolutely loved their food as well. Come here with plenty of time on your hands, as the service is not the fastest. It took the waiter 30 minutes to bring us our cocktail during a seemingly non-busy time. Also note that the portion sizes are very small for the price of the meal, but indulgence of flavors makes it worth the experience. Certainly recommend for a special occasion or a romantic date! read more

Had beet salad, fois gras, and halibut and dessert of chocolate cake. Food was good. Service was solid. Atmosphere is very good. Solid 3.5 stars read more

WOW, just WOW!!!! Celebrating with some colleagues over a Seven Course Chef's Table with Wine Pairings. I don't even know what to say! Thank you Dan and Lydia for your stellar service! Vince, Thank you for orchestrating the evening and your wine pairings were spot on! Amazing and talented Chef, Nicholas, an honor to enjoy your AMAZING creations and also to meet you. Thank You for taking the time to chat with us!!!! Joe and Jennifer, the extra treat was so kind of you! Much Appreciation and Gratitude! I couldn't possibly say enough about your establishment other than being Super Special! Just the way you made us feel tonight! Cheers!!!! read more

Fine dining at its absolute best. Very classy . Meals were served in courses. Each one better than the next. The service was incredible. I would highly recommend this to the foodies. It's a amazing pleasure. read more

I came here recently for a work function and was amazed at the quality of service. The wait staff was very attentive and constantly refilled waters and/or asked if anything was needed. The reason I'm giving 3 stars is because 1-my soup was ice cold, I can't remember the name, it was some kind of tomato soup, not sure if it was actually supposed to be cold or not (wish I would have been warned). 2-I asked for my steak medium to medium well and it was medium rare to nearly rare. 3- very small sides, I ate all the mashed potatoes in about 2 bites. read more

We found Bacchus while searching online for "must" places to eat while staying in Milwaukee. What solidified the decision for us was that they offer a tasting menu with wine pairing. My husband and I love putting our trust into a chef so we made our reservation. Upon entering the restaurant we were pleased right away at the ambiance. We were dressed well, as were many other guests, and there were also some dressed slightly down - we felt very comfortable there. Our server, Ryan, was EXCELLENT! At an establishment such as Bacchus, your wait staff can make or break the experience, and we were extremely happy with how well Ryan (and Becca!) took care of us. He was obviously very knowledgeable about our dishes and wine pairing, was extremely pleasant and personable, and we thoroughly enjoyed his company. When dining at Bacchus again, we would absolutely request to be served by Ryan again! Our food was, in short, phenomenal. A perfect fall menu and they wines chosen complimented the dishes perfectly. We can't rave about the food enough. We opted for the 5 course menu as opposed to the 7, and we left very full! I would travel back to Milwaukee just to visit Bacchus again. I've included some pictures from our tasting. I apologize that they were taken in Snapchat, but I wanted to share our meal instantly with friends! read more

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One of the best culinary experiences in recent memory. Second visit to Bacchus, last visit October 2013, very impressed first time; blown away last night. Went for caviar service, special night with a special person, the Snake River sturgeon was a real treat! Soup de jour, a carrot ginger, was bang on and the grilled ramps were a revelation with prosciutto and egg. Seafood ravioli and Halibut, fantastic! "Chocoholic" dessert lives up to its name. Looking forward to my next visit to Milwaukee and without doubt to Bacchus. read more

The reputation of Bacchus precedes it, and to be honest I was a little skeptical given all of the hype surrounding the restaurant. However, this was an outstanding culinary experience for ourselves and our guests as well. Everything was extremely professional and the moment we walked in the door we were treated with the utmost attention and flawless service. We parked on the street since there were spots available near the restaurant, although valet service was available as well. We were greeted at the door by the hostess and we checked our coats prior to being seated. The ten of us were then lead promptly to our seats. Our table and chairs were comfortable and had ample space between us, as opposed to being crammed together which sometimes happens. Our server appeared immediately and warmly greeted us, introduced himself and welcomed us to the restaurant. He then distributed menus and explained the specials, then took our drink orders. We also selected a bottle of wine because, well, Bacchus. When he returned he politely asked if we were ready to order, which we were not. He gave us some more time as he went and checked his other tables, and when he returned we ordered. I can only remember two of the dishes we ordered for our first course as they change seasonally. They included the charred octo which I had, and the mushroom bisque served tableside. They were both very outstanding. The octopus was tender and perfectly paired with white beans and chorizo. The mushroom soup was creamy and earthy and the tableside service impressed several of the members of our group. Our server also brought us bread baskets and butter in the meantime, which we gladly noshed on while we waited for our first course to be served. For my entree, I ordered the veal. It was supposed to be a Porterhouse, but the kitchen had run out by the time we ordered. Just as wellIt was served with a port wine Demi-glacé, sautéed broccolini, and grain-mustard red bliss potatoes. A really enjoyable entree and a well composed plate. We decided to forgo dessert, but overall it was a great dining experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a professional and delicious meal with awesome service. Very well done. read more

Ate here for the first time and had the 7 course tasting menu. Michael H. brought some german sparkling wine and we got a bottle of California Tempranillo. They have a very large wine list here, especially for Wisconsin. Highlights of the meal included the amuse bouche- a fantastic and earthy, umami mushroom soup, a very tender and meaty octopus with a nice tangy meyer lemon sauce and mild peppers sauce, a preparation of chicken with a wonderful little soba noodle "cake" and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Just like Sanford the night before, the dessert was better than those you will find at NYC's top restaurants. All in all another great experience and I would return for sure. read more