Restaurants in Milwaukee + Lake Michigan Area

For seasonal fare, trundle over to this local foodie favorite. Its specialty is—what else—a cheese platter with artisanal Wisconsin cheeses.

What It’s Like: On a bluff high above Lake Michigan, Lake Park Bistro serves sophisticated but unfussy French fare under the guidance of executive che

The large “big-apple” pancake serves three.

Enjoy pubby comfort food (think big burgers and serious salads). Weather permitting, grab a table on the outdoor patio.

Homemade fresh pasta and custom-cut steaks are hits. The giant portions mean hearty leftovers.

Housed in a Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired (and haunted!) building that is a Wisconsin historical site, Heaven City serves gourmet food (think lobster Os

Stop into this institution (since 1954) for a family-style Italian dinner. Don’t miss the garlic bread!

Go for family-style ribs and pulled pork.

Retro wood-paneled Spud's dishes up creative comfort food, like Reuben pizzas.

The area’s famous fish—walleye pike—is used in classic northern Italian dishes.

The shop sells beer-and-cheese flights pairing Wisconsin blue Affinée, Gruyère, sharp cheddar, and Bellavitano with local Sprecher Special Amber micro