Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Wisconsin

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Updated 05 February 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Saz's State House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (348)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

In 1976 Milwaukee native Steve Sazama, a.k.a. Saz, opened Saz's State House Restaurant in a historic building nestled beside the railroad tracks on the West Side of town. Saz knew how to make his customers happy with great food and stellar service. What he didn't know was that 45 years later Saz's State House would be the cornerstone for a thriving operation that includes successful Catering, Festivals and retail Barbecue Products divisions. Get the insider scoop on Saz's - click here to read the whole story!

Top review

David

Dined on 1 Feb 2025

Great ribs and drinks along with sides. Bar is loud ish but the food is great.

The Madison Concourse Hotel

4.8

4.8 (56)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Madison

About the restaurant

Join us for a special holiday brunches in our Grand Ballroom!

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Kim

Dined on 1 Jan 2025

We were here for the New Years Eve event they hosted. I didn't think the dinner was particularly delicious but it was ok. The brunch offered the next day was good with a lot of offerings and options.

Liberty Station - Madison

4.8

4.8 (563)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Madison

About the restaurant

Liberty Station - Madison offers BBQ and American comfort food in Madison.

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JamesT

Dined 6 days ago

We enjoyed our meal at liberty Station. It was very busy and waiter seemed a little overwhelmed. Food was excellent. Salmon was great and the shrimp appie excellent. We did not care for the fries. Just bland.

Merriment Social

4.6

4.6 (988)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

You are cordially invited to experience our industrial-chic neighborhood restaurant located between Walker's Point and the Third Ward serving eclectic, seasonally driven small plates, Milwaukee's favorite burgers, and amazing fried chicken. The restaurant also features an extensive, unique wine by-the-glass selection, craft cocktails, and several varieties of craft beers. We have multiple private dining areas that can accommodate several types of events and celebrations.

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Richard

Dined on 2 Feb 2025

The food was inventive and well prepared. They acknowledged the reason I booked the reservation and made it special for me and my two sons. Our server, Leah, was also special and mature beyond her years. She embodied the name of the restaurant even though she was modest about her social skills. Many servers today do not know how to converse with guests and it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy the interaction. I hope I spelled her name correctly.

The Melting Pot - Madison

4.6

4.6 (662)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Middleton

About the restaurant

At The Melting Pot, fun is cooked up fondue style, creating an out of the ordinary dining experience.
You'll discover all the ingredients for a perfect evening, including attentive service, private tables, & an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the cheese & chocolate fondues which have made The Melting Pot famous, they offer a fine selection of beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian & gluten free entrees, as well as an exceptional wine list & a full bar. You may enjoy a romantic evening for two, a special occasion with forty of your closest friends, a dining experience to impress your boss, or a night out with the family. Whatever the occasion, an evening at The Melting Pot is always a celebration. Reservations are highly recommended. We do our best to ensure every guest receives the highest level of service. As such, we are unable to hold your reservation longer than 10 minutes past your selected time. If you are running behind schedule, please just give us a ring!

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Chelsea

Dined 2 days ago

We came to celebrate a birthday and had a great experience last night. We really enjoyed our meal and our service was wonderful. We will definitely be back!

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Bavarian Bierhaus

4.6

4.6 (279)

$30 and under

Bavarian

Glendale

About the restaurant

In 2016 the Bavarian Bierhaus re-opened the space once occupied by the Bavarian Inn. It features a bierhall, a 15 bbl brewery, and multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces. The Bierhaus will continue the tradition of being home to diverse regional events and festivals. We welcome you, and invite you to support your friends, neighbors and community by signing up for our emails, following us on Facebook, checking our website and downloading our Bavarian Bierhaus app for upcoming events.

Top review

LeslieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

What a great place for an extended family birthday get together

The Explorium Brewpub Greendale

4.5

4.5 (209)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Hip brewpub with a spacious patio pouring craft beer plus wine & spirits alongside American fare.

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Jennifer VIP

Dined on 29 Dec 2024

Always a great time at the Explorium. Dinner with my best friend made it even better.

Lucille

4.4

4.4 (1152)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Madison

About the restaurant

Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability.

We are excited to have you in!

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Ruth

Dined 4 days ago

Love sitting upstairs at Lucille. Food was great. Service was great as well. Always a nice dining experience at Lucille’s.

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Malarkey's Pub and Grill

4.4

4.4 (252)

$30 and under

Pub

Wausau

About the restaurant

Malarkey's Pub & Townies Grill are a must stop when in Wausau. Locally owned and operated, we are in the heart of the historic downtown. Located just steps from the Grand Theater, 400 Block, River Walk, kayak course, Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau Mall, shops, restaurants, parks, it's easy to stop here on the way to anything!

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John

Dined 6 days ago

The quality of food was excellent as always. Service was impeccable and everybody was very welcoming and friendly!

Hinterland Brewery & Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (1226)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Green Bay

About the restaurant

Fashioned after a German hops house with an urban twist and a better sense of humor, our Beer Hall boasts two wood burning fireplaces, display kitchen, full lunch and dinner menus and open garage doors to our Beer Garden during our two weeks of Wisconsin summer. It’s the perfect vibe when you want to pop in for a gourmet wood fired pizza, out-of-this-world burgers or other Hinterland favorites.

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Emily

Dined on 25 Jan 2025

Took my family here before a DePere Deacons hockey game. We all LOVED it! Great service. The food was affordable and amazing! Great experience! My son loved the wood-fired pizza. My husband and I tried a couple of their beers and enjoyed them. We will be back.

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