Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, so you know what that means: the pressure is on for a certified Date Night. Thankfully, these Milwaukee restaurants and bars are here to do the heavy lifting with signature menus designed to spark romance.
Galentine’s or Sunday brunch more your speed? They’ve thought of that too. Might as well pencil-in Feb. 13 through 15, because Milwaukee is serving up love all weekend on a silver platter.
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Amilinda
315 E. WISCONSIN AVE.
Inspired by the flavors of Portugal and Spain and made with local ingredients, Amilinda’s special Valentine’s menu features specialties like Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, Cordero Estofado (slow-braised lamb), Lubina a la Plancha (seared branzino) and more.
Reservations available on OpenTable.
Avli
1818 N. HUBBARD ST.
Toast to sisterhood on Feb. 13 with a Galentine’s Day special of $25 bottles of select Greek wines. Then, on Feb. 14, Avli will offer a special $85 dinner-for-two: spicy pan-seared scallops, chicken saltimbocca roland and vanilla raspberry cake. The regular menu will also be available.
Reservations available on OpenTable.
Blu
424 E. WISCONSIN AVE.
For a Valentine’s Day with a view, book a private table at Blu, the Pfister Hotel’s signature cocktail lounge on the 23rd floor. From Feb. 13 to 15, choose from three packages: Silver, Gold, or Diamond. Splurge on the Diamond Package ($500) to reserve a table with a window view for up to four guests. Each package includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label to toast the occasion.
Reservations available by email at blureservations@thepfisterhotel.com.
Cavas
401 E. ERIE ST.
Consider this your exclusive invitation to Cavas’ special Valentine’s dinner, with five courses prepared by Chef Ana. Choose from select time slots on Feb. 13 and 14 – there are only fourteen spots available at each seating. Pre-paid tickets are $260 per couple.
Reservations and information on the Cavas website.
Charles E. Fromage
5811 W. VLIET ST.
Share an evening under La Lune de Papier (paper moon), a month-long pop-up event at Charles E. Fromage. On Feb. 13 and 14, it’s a Valentine’s Evening for Two, a $175 prix-fixe experience. Designed for duos, this intimate evening will feature curated bites and sips to be shared, including a champagne welcome toast, an amuse-bouche, a cocktail duet, charcuterie board, dessert and a mini-sip farewell.
Reservations and information on the Charles E. Fromage website.
The Commodore
1807 NAGAWICKA RD.
Make an evening of it in lake country at The Commodore by Bartolotta. This Valentine’s weekend, a three-course dinner starts at $150 per person. In addition to your starter, main and dessert, you and yours have the option of elevating your experience with warm king crab, an impressive seafood tower or caviar.
Reservations available on The Commodore’s website.
Harbor House
550 N. HARBOR DR.
Love is in the air all weekend at Harbor House. Enjoy a three-course dinner ($125) or a three-course Sunday brunch (price based on entrée). Brunch reservations made by Jan. 31 will enjoy a complimentary Champagne cocktail and French macaron.
Reservations available on Harbor House’s website.
Joey Gerard’s
5601 BROAD ST.
This Bartolotta supper club is also making a whole weekend of it. From 4 to 10 p.m., cozy up with an a la carte menu. Specials include wagyu carpaccio, crab-stuffed mushrooms, New York strip for two, blackened swordfish and pineapple upside-down cake. Along with these, a limited version of their regular dinner menu will also be available.
Reservations available on Joey Gerard’s website.
Lakefront Brewery
1872 N. COMMERCE ST.
Come out for a mass vow renewal (12 p.m. and 6 p.m.) and “first dance” at Lakefront Brewery on Feb. 14. You can also reserve a table for two with a $65 preset menu: your choice of two entrées (Turkey Melt, Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich, Caprese Flatbread, Commerce St. Classic Flatbread) plus two drinks, side salads and red velvet cheese curds for dessert.
Reservations available on Tock.
Lupis & Iris
777 N. VAN BUREN ST.
Romance is on the menu at Lupi & Iris. On Feb. 13 and 14, savor a three-course candlelit prix-fixe dinner (starting at $85), designed for sharing moments, savoring flavors and staying awhile. From wood-grilled Spanish octopus to Tarte Au Chevre, grilled Maine lobster to slow-braised short rib, raspberry semifreddo to a banana rum sundae, there’s something in each course to tempt every palate.
Reservations available on Tock.
LuLu Bar and Cafe
2265 S. HOWELL AVE.
Have the need for something sweet? The Bay View bar and cafe will have two speciality desserts for the day: An NY-style cheesecake with a gluten-free crust and fresh fruit, and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, both made in-house. Several sparkling wines and champagne will also be available, along with a wine-based sparkling cocktail, and an N/A sparkling mocktail.
Mason Street Grill
425 E. MASON ST.
It’s an Aphrodisiac Affair at Mason Street Grill – an immersive class pairing ocean delicacies and romance. Learn how oysters and caviar earned their aphrodisiac status, sample premium varieties and explore the sensory elements that tie oysters to passion. The class includes pairings like rosé bubbles, mignonettes and more.
Reservations available on the Mason Street Grill website.
Mr. B’s
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Both Mr. B’s locations in Brookfield (18380 W. Capitol Dr.) and Mequon (11120 Cedarburg Rd.) will offer a la carte menu specials Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Valentine’s weekend. Delight in upscale comforts like Oysters Rockefeller, winter truffle burrata, South African lobster tails and a peanut butter blondie sundae for two. Menus vary by location.
Reservations available on Mr. B’s websites.
Pabst Mansion
2000 W. WISCONSIN AVE.
Treat your sweetheart to a uniquely indulgent afternoon in Mrs. Pabst’s Parlor. Enjoy bottomless champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries while sipping on signature teas in one of Milwaukee’s most treasured landmarks. Stroll through the first floor while being served for an immersive Gilded Age moment every Saturday in February from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Tickets and information on the Pabst Mansion website.
Purslane
1751 N. FARWELL AVE.
This intimate Eastern Mediterranean restaurant on Milwaukee’s East Side will be serving its usual fare on Feb. 13 and 14, with some special additions: lamb manti with tomato brown butter and garlic yogurt, beef cheek tagine with orange flower water scented cous cous, carrot “schwarma,” and fluke paupiette with crab and red lentil kibbeh. For dessert, you can dig into Persian love cake and a rose pavlova with chocolate and raspberry.
Reservations available on Tock.
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
7616 W. STATE ST.
Say “ciao, bella” to a four-course dinner menu from Italy’s Lombardy region. Dinner is served with un antipasto (a small starter), un primo (small pasta course), un secondo (main course) and un dulce (a small dessert). And if black truffles are your pleasure? They’re here for you.
Reservations available on the Ristorante Bartolotta website.
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
139 E. KILBOURN AVE.
At Saint Kate, the festivities start on Feb. 12 in The Dark Room with Love & Omakase, a 14-course Omakase journey by renowned Sushi Chef Tou Vang – one you and yours are sure to savor. Then on Feb. 13, grab the girls for Galentine’s Day, complete with chocolate treats, drink tastings and live music. Looking for something for your favorite plus one? On Feb. 13 and 14 in The Dark Room, reserve your spot for a decadent four-course dinner (with drink pairings) by Executive Chef Heskeith Flavien.
Information on Saint Kate’s website.
Tre Rivali
200 N. BROADWAY
This one’s for the besties: A Galentine’s “Girl Dinner” at Tre Rivali. Indulge in The Grand Mezze ($140), a massive Mediterranean spread paired with a bottle of Prosecco – a special designed for groups of three or more. Just the two of you? Opt for The Duo Dinner ($70) for a curated cheese and charcuterie board paired with Prosecco.
Reservations available on OpenTable.
Uncle Wolfie’s
234 E. VINE ST.
Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern will be open for dinner on Feb. 14 with a menu of handmade pasta, desserts and chocolate strawberries. Reservations recommended – or, if you’re feeling spontaneous, try your luck with walk-in availability at the bar.
Reservation available on Tock.
The Wolf on Broadway
600 N. Broadway
The Wolf is hosting a 4-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner, complete with tom kha goong shumai, steak satay, hay yai chicken and pandan cheesecake. Tickets are $75 per person, with additional pairing add-ons available.
Book a table on Tock.
