Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Wisconsin

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Wisconsin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Muse at Sentry

5.0

5 (464)

$50 and over

American

Stevens Point

About the restaurant

Muse at Sentry sets the tone for a unique dining experience for Stevens Point and central Wisconsin. We’ve created a sensory experience through our modern look, extensive gallery of art, and our precise culinary presentation and service. You’ll enjoy the best handmade pastas, fresh seafood, wet- and dry-aged steaks, and seasonal dishes made with the finest locally grown ingredients. Complement your meal with a selection from our unparalleled collection of wines or one of our craft-made cocktails. Savor it all while enjoying the beautiful views from the outdoor terrace or through our large picture windows. Muse is an artistic dining showcase unlike any you’ve experienced before.

Top review

Andy3510

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent variety of foods, and accompanying drinks. No pressure and a very enjoyable relaxing evening with great food and drinks. The Lamb shank is fantastic!

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

5.0

5 (508)

$31 to $50

American

Madison

About the restaurant

Welcome to William's Pine Gables Supper Club.
We look forward to seeing you soon

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JimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

William's Pine Gables is definitely worth a visit if you are in the Northwoods. One of the few remaining super clubs. The food, drinks, and service are outstanding. The menu is diverse and everyone is sure to find something they like. Don't be afraid to try items like the seared Ahi Tuna, it's amazing!

The Inn

4.8

4.8 (28)

$31 to $50

American

Hartland

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Everything about this dining experience was fantastic. We loved every bite of food from the appetizers to the dessert. Drinks were delicious. The service was perfection and the atmosphere is great. Loved it and will be back soon.

Morel

4.9

4.9 (728)

$50 and over

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

A modern American restaurant that's dedicated to source consciousness, Morel's menu finds inspiration from Chef Jonathan Manyo’s roots: Wisconsin. Morel explores natural flavors, colors, and textures from local farms, purveyors, foragers, and artisans. For eight years, Jonathan has remained dedicated to featuring a menu comprised of nearly 100% Wisconsin-sourced ingredients.

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Natalie

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

Morel is the perfect restaurant for an intimate dinner. The food and service are impeccable and the atmosphere is warm and fun. I look forward to dining on their gorgeous patio when the weather is warmer!

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Experience

J. Henry Bourbon Dinner

Santino's Little Italy

4.9

4.9 (181)

$30 and under

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Santino's Little Italy, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with rich history echoing years gone by in the City of Milwaukee. The building housing the restaurant is over 130 years old and has been beautifully remodeled by talented designers and carpenters. The vibe has an old school Brooklyn New York feeling and is the perfect place to make wonderful memories with friends and family.

The menu features delicious gourmet pizzas / house-made pastas / salads / appetizers / deserts along with delicious Italian wine / cocktails and are professionally served to you by our attentive staff. Our amazing Neapolitan Style Pizza is hand made with the finest and freshest ingredients and cooked in a 6,000-pound Italian woodfired oven. With humility and gratitude our pizza was ranked nationally as the 46th best pizza in North America and we are very proud to serve many happy diners here in Milwaukee.

Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. We look forward to serving you.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

We had family Sunday dinner and enjoyed the Sunday Santinos’s lasagna. It was fabulous. Caprese salad and wonderful pizza, flourless chocolate cake, and tiramisu. The bartender is amazing!

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (385)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Buckley's is a cozy neighborhood spot in the heart of Milwaukee's East Town. Located two blocks from Lake Michigan and the Calatrava, Buckley’s is an ideal all occasion restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. An ever-evolving menu showcases seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. To compliment your dining experience, peruse the thoughtfully curated 200 bottle wine list or select a beverage from an extensive cocktail program that has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the city. Customize your dining experience to meet your needs whether you choose to enjoy a four course meal or simply grab a burger at the bar. However you choose to enjoy a visit to Buckley’s, do not forget to order a signature house-made dessert. You won’t regret it.

At this family owned and operated restaurant, guests are treated like family. Come see for yourself!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience, got steak and pasta and both were very good! Will be back !

The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1245)

$31 to $50

American

La Crosse

About the restaurant

We are currently open for dine-in, take-out, and curbside delivery.
The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern has been changing the dining experience in La Crosse since 2006. By offering supreme product and hospitality, we have become a favorite of locals and a travel destination all in the same. Our menus highlight seasonal American cuisine that includes certified angus beef and fresh day-boat seafood. With a focus on the freshest foods of each season, our culinary team allows the ingredients to speak for themselves. Every detail is appreciated in everything we do – enjoy the results of hard work and high standards. Our current menus can be found by visiting www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com
Thank you for supporting local businesses!

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BenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, staff, and view. Very relaxed setting. Nice choice of wine and cocktails.

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Popular dish

Fresh Oysters

Popular dish

Petite Tenderloin Filet

Mangiare

4.8

4.8 (371)

$31 to $50

Italian

Green Bay

About the restaurant

The Mangiare Story
We trace our roots to Republic Chophouse, Green Bay area’s premier steakhouse and standard bearer of fine dining in northeast Wisconsin. Located just down the street from each other and under the same local ownership, Mangiare and Republic are sister restaurants that offer the best dining experiences north of Chicago.

We use only the freshest and most authentic ingredients for the offerings on our Mangiare menu. Featuring balsamic and oils sourced directly from Italy and breads from specialty bakeries, our chefs create intensely satisfying dishes that match the level of service which sets us apart.

Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence holds true regardless of whether your taste for the evening is classic Italian fare in a family-friendly atmosphere at Mangiare or steak in the unpretentious, yet fine dining environment of Republic.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Leslie

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

Extremely relaxing after a long day of dance competition. Thankful for the staff treating my daughter well and not like a child. Great food as well!

Bistro 67

4.6

4.6 (42)

$31 to $50

American

Williams Bay

About the restaurant

Experience the charm of Bistro 67, a French American bistro located at The Belfry House. Join us indoors for an exquisite dining experience, where our chef crafts elevated comfort classics. Pair your meal with a signature cocktail or a choice from our award-winning wine collection. Visit Bistro 67 and indulge in a blend of culinary artistry and ambiance.

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Kristina

Dined 3 days ago

The food was good. Felt the potatoes au gratin could have been seasoned a little better. Service was great.

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Experience

Dinner Indoors

Experience

Breakfast at The Belfry House

Experience

Provençal Dinner: The Taste of Provence

Safina

4.8

4.8 (359)

$31 to $50

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

It’s been over four years since guests last tasted the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant Giovanni’s. But all of that changes with Safina: a new casual Italian concept that comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.

Focusing on comforting dishes with roots in Sicily and the southern regions of Italy, Safina's goal is to keep the menu familiar and accessible. The restaurant also features a full bar and second-level seating, complete with wood and marble finishes that highlight the rustic, modern Italian ambiance.

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KatieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great ambiance and delicious food Wonderful service and family style portions

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