Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Waukesha

"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"

"Wisconsin is famous for its Friday fish fries, and those visiting Milwaukee will find one of the city’s favorites at Lakefront Brewery. Located in the Brewer’s Hill neighborhood on the Milwaukee River, the brewery was the first in the United States to make its beer from 100 percent in-state grown ingredients. With 80,000 people touring the brewery every year, it’s one of America’s most popular tours among those that include four six-ounce pours of delicious brews."

"After the big boys that made Milwaukee famous and before the craft-beer boom that has seen dozens of third-wave options sprout in just the past few years, Lakefront became the most ubiquitous local beer of area bars and liquor stores. Rent one of its mini riverfront “hop houses” — private dining spaces complete with heating, wood floors, and white tablecloths — to sample the beer-battered cod at a Friday fish fry. Indoor dining, outdoor dining, takeout, delivery."

"Lakefront Brewery is located on the edge of the Milwaukee River and features an array of beers, bar bites and the best brewery tour in Milwaukee, according to OnMilwaukee readers."

"Wisconsin is known for its custard, and Kopp’s is reputed for being the best custard in Milwaukee (just above Leon’s Frozen Custard). Known for being especially creamy, Kopp’s offers thirteen flavors, including your classic chocolate and vanilla, and flavors like blueberry, marshmallow, butterscotch, or even pineapple. Their menu also features specialty sundaes, and a “grill section” with burgers, grilled cheese, chicken sandwiches, and fish sandwiches."

"Various locationsKnown for their “jumbo” burgers and frozen custard, Kopp’s is a Milwaukee landmark. With flavors of chocolate and vanilla, along with flavors of the day that can be seen on their “Flavor Forecast” online."

"Layton Ave., is the top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and burgers 4.5 stars out of 556 reviews."

"Café Benelux is located right across the street from the Milwaukee Public Market and other popular shopping destinations in the Historic Third Ward. Inspired by the Grade Cafés of the Lowlands region of Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Café Benelux serves up an extensive food menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and an even more extensive beer menu for nighttime fun. Appetizers, shareable plates, soups, salads, and entrées range between $9.95 and $23.95."

"Frozen Yogurt & Goodies1349 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, 414-988-5365; 2205 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, 262-649-3128Specialty: Weigh and pay. You choose from three cup sizes and top your froyo with more than 35 toppings."

"This mobile mini-donut bar (yes, that actually exists!) makes balls of dough into perfectly shaped mini-donuts right before your hungry eyes. Check out their festival and farmer's market schedule on their website."

"Holler House Finish off your day with a few frames at the oldest bowling alley in the world, yes – the world. Bet you didn’t know little ole’ Milwaukee, Wisconsin is home to the oldest commissioned bowling lanes anywhere. They are so old the pins are still set by hand."

"Bay ViewIntimate live music venue and dive barThe Cactus Club is all chill in the front with a well-worn horseshoe bar presided over by a Schlitz lady statue and her glowing globe, but the party’s out back with a small, raucous concert space that's hosted some major names over the years. If you've never been to this Bay View institution, now's the time to start."

"Stop into Sobelman’s, a Milwaukee Landmark, for lunch and possibly the world’s largest Bloody Mary. The bloody’s here are a meal in themselves with a whole spread of food artistically skewered and perched on top of a pint glass. Even though most Bloody Mary’s come with a slider sticking out the top, Sobelman’s burgers are not to be missed. A trip to Sobelman’s pairs well with a Brewer game the Brew Crew play just down the road, However, game days can be quiet busy here."