Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Waukesha

"The previous day was largely car-based, so we chose to leave the car at the hotel and explore on foot instead. Our first stop: the Milwaukee Art Museum, maybe 15 minutes from the hotel. I’m not someone to make kids spend hours in a museum, especially when the weather outside is nice, but I wanted to see the rooftop of the museum (large wings designed by Santiago Calatrava that open a couple of times a day), and I always like exposing the kids to art."

"One of the largest museums globally, the Milwaukee Art Museum has over 25,000 works in its collection. It first opened in 1882."

"Set on the shores of Lake Michigan, Harbor House is an upscale seafood restaurant with spectacular skyline views that serves lunch, dinner, and a classic seafood weekend brunch in an elegant setting. The spacious New England-style seafood restaurant offers a premier lakefront dining experience with an open kitchen, a three-sided bar, a raw bar that specializes in oysters, and a private dining room available for special events and parties. A seasonal outdoor patio boasts breathtaking views of the lake and offers an unparalleled alfresco dining experience of the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts, including lobster and oysters, prime steaks, homemade pasta, and gourmet burgers."

"A post shared by PegDeb (@pegdeb) on Aug 30, 2017 at 4:04pm PDT. If you’re looking for seafood or a classier night out, Harbor House is your place. On the lakefront with a stunning view, Harbor House focuses on seafood specialties of all kinds."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our first experience at the Harbor House. We asked several people prior to going about their thoughts on the restaurant and all said that... (414) 395-4900Order online"

"One of Milwaukee's most beloved restaurants, Blue's Egg is an award-winning eatery on 76th Street that serves globally inspired American fare for breakfast and lunch along with takeaway coffee and freshly baked pastries. Situated in trendy art deco-style digs, Blue's Egg draws crowds to tuck into their monkey bread, omelets filled with cherrywood bacon, creamy polenta, buttermilk pancakes, and stuffed hash browns. Brunch is a favorite with locals, who queue to get a table while sipping Bloody Marys or mimosas to help pass the time."

"If you ask anyone in Milwaukee where the best brunch food is, they’ll point you towards Blue’s Egg. Its original west side location was so popular that they opened a north side location to meet the demand, though both still can have lengthy waits. From traditional breakfasts to unique brunch items, everything on the menu is delicious and affordable."

"Locally sourced ingredients at Milwaukee restaurants have become more of an expectation than a unique way to set a restaurant apart. However, Chef Dave Swanson at Braise was well-ahead of the local ingredient trend and takes his dedication to connect farmers with city eaters to an entirely new level. Braise not only serves up perfectly executed cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, but he also hosts classes at Braise on how to use less commonly understood Wisconsin produce and helps connect diners with farm to city produce programs."

"Local food takes on a global view at Braise, where cooks get truly creative with seasonal fare, from fresh tomato salads during the summer months to rum glazed parsnips in the winter. Meat eaters will find options like housemade goat sausage, filipino braised pork served along with comforting sides like lemon-cardamom spaetzle. Choose from shareables and entrees or opt for one of the family style meals for two, which always features at least one vegetarian option plus a few meat-based choices priced right around the $35 mark."

"When you dine here, know that from baking bread to butchering meat, everything on the menu is hand-crafted. Chef/owner Dave Swanson is a three-time nominee for the James Beard Award's Best Chef Midwest, and his Restaurant Supported Agriculture program makes local, seasonal ingredients accessible to restaurants all over the city."

"Uptown CrossingExperimental tasting room for gourmet bitters companyIf you're looking for a bar with a unique feeling, try Bittercube. It's more like a modern living room or kitchen than a bar, with homey touches and minimalist furniture. You'll also learn a lot about your drinks here, and especially bitters, because well, that's what Bittercube produces."

"What’s on tap: A dozen or so Fermentorium brews covering a wide enough range of styles to satisfy most beer drinkers. Reason to go: The IPAs here are just juicy enough, and The Fermentorium has earned a reputation thanks to the style. Owner Kris Volkman clearly has juicy IPAs down and The Fermentorium excels at crafting them."

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"Located right on Prospect Avenue on Milwaukee’s east side, the Charles Allis Art Museum is part of the broader museum row. The small art museum is inside a historic mansion, built by the prominent Allis family in Milwaukee specifically to hold their art collection. The mansion manages to hold quite a bit of art, including paintings and objectives from around the world."

"A lavish Tudor-style home that now displays a permanent art collection that spans more than 2,000 years as well as changing exhibitions and programs that celebrate Milwaukee’s diversity and Wisconsin art and artists. The Charles Allis Art Museum is a rich cultural institution that serves the entire Milwaukee community."

"Also in the realm of private collections are the curated exhibits displayed at The Warehouse owned by collectors John Shannon and his wife, artist and photographer Jan Serr. The Warehouse space is just part of the enterprise called Guardian Fine Art Services, established in 2016 to provide storage and transportation for artworks. Shannon and Serr knew firsthand the need for proper art handling, as their personal collection from all parts of the world had grown to some 3,600 pieces."

"The Warehouse is made up of personal compilers Jan Serr and John Shannon, the compilation is personal and based on their importance and experiences. Both residents of Wisconsin, Serr, and Shannon contain many notable Wisconsin artists in the compilation including Warrington Colescott, John Colt, Ruth Grotenrath, and Schomer Lichtner. Their travels brought jointly works by current artists from the British Isles, Germany, Italy, India, and other places."

"The Warehouse features curated contemporary art exhibitions from our permanent collection. Located in the Guardian Building. Free and open to the public."

"Not only are these little treats delicious, they can be made in varying colors. And you can be sure Miss Molly uses natural ingredients to make them too!. Photo: Craig John Photography / Styling: Events To a T / Trays: Relics Vintage Rentals / Couple: Mike & Katie"

"This spot on 92nd and Center has been searching for the perfect match of a tenant and if you ask me, Molly Sullivan is just that. A warm and welcoming spot for a coffee, the real treats here are the cakes, pies and pastry."