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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Wisconsin

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Wisconsin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1562)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Sun Prairie
About the restaurant
At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Sun Prairie's taken notice by awarding Buck & Honey's 'Best Restaurant', 'Best Steak', 'Best Dinner', 'Best Place for Live Music', 'Best Lunch', (and more) every year! Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Now serving brunch from 10A-2P on Sunday!
Top review
Lori
Dined 4 days ago
Thank you! My taste is left so dang happy! Brussels sprouts appetizer. Mac and cheese. French onion soup. Seafood risotto.ball perfection!!!
A photo of I.d. restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1696)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Delafield
About the restaurant
A modern American kitchen located in the heart of Lake Country. Small plates, featuring locally sourced ingredients, and craft cocktails headline this farm-to-table restaurant. Choose from the artfully curated wine selection or let the sommelier on staff make expert recommendations. The Sunday brunch menu boasts one-of-a-kind dishes and breakfast classics. Private space for every event--from intimate dinners to large gatherings.
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Davidvip
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Another great meal at ID. New fall menu options, excellent service by Michael and a lot of nice wine options. It is always a wonderful evening meal at ID. Thank you.
A photo of Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2367)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
About the restaurant
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant is set in a sleek, stylish space in the Cudahy Tower in downtown Milwaukee. Its menu emphasizes seasonal ingredients and its wine list is among the most extensive in the city. Bacchus offers several exclusive spaces for private events, including a glass-enclosed conservatory. Valet is available Monday through Saturday from 5 - 9 PM.
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Amorina
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was amazing. Sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender (Victoria). Sommelier knew her stuff and gave us exceptional pairings with our 3 course. Food was phenomenal. Great birthday dinner.
A photo of MOXIE Food + Drink restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1277)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Whitefish Bay
About the restaurant
Inspired American comfort food, cocktails and wine. Dining room, patio and curbside. Now serving lunch, brunch and dinner.
Reservations or order online: www.eatatmoxie.com.
Our Reservation Policies:
- We do not take PATIO reservations. Patio seating is first come, first served.
- Maximum reservation/table size in our DINING ROOM is 6 guests.
- All guests must arrive within 15 minutes of reservation time.
- Payment with one check is required for parties of 6 or more.
- A 20% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more.

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OpenTable Diner
Dined 4 days ago
I love moxie! Ron is hands down the best bartender that I’ve had the pleasure meeting. He’s so attentive, and personable. The owners are a delight, and one of my favorite local establishments to support. Will be back many times!
A photo of Buckley's Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (331)
$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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Laura
Dined 4 days ago
Sourdough was amazing! We then split mushroom ragut and chx empanadas. Wouldn't do empanadas again but the pasta was fantastic! We sat at the bar and the service and ambience was great!
A photo of Buck & Honey's - Monona restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1437)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Madison
About the restaurant
At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Located on the Yahara River in Monona, featuring 23 boat slips for boat parking and dock side carry out.

Summer months include patio seating, that is first come first serve, and non-reservable.

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Mary
Dined 4 days ago
Very pleasant dining room. Eclectic menu with a little bit of everything, nothing particularly exciting. The food is just ok. What I like is the atmosphere and the lack of pretension. This is a dependable neighborhood restaurant.
A photo of Buck & Honey - Mount Horeb restaurant
4.7
4.7 (80)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Mount Horeb
About the restaurant
At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's house. We are privately owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare with only the freshest available ingredients, curated by our Executive Chef, Sammy Millan. We are new to the Mount Horeb community and couldn't be more excited! Great pastas, tender steaks, seafood, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out our extensive wine list too. We offer a cozy environment with amazing staff. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Also We serve brunch from 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. We also have an amazing event venue on the second level. We are here to show what Wisconsin hospitality is all about!
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Barbara
Dined 4 days ago
The fox was excellent! The mahi with shrimp was to die for. Should be a regular menu selection.
A photo of The Knick restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2152)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
About the restaurant
Come enjoy an upbeat, contemporary dining experience at one of Milwaukee's favorite restaurants. The Knick offers an exciting menu and great nightly specials. A big city feel with friendly service, we offer an unique specialty drink menu and feature over 60 different vodkas from around the world. Enjoy our homemade desserts or a "Great Maltini" as a nightcap after a night on the town. End your weekend with our fabulous brunch and indulge with our signature "Queen Mary".
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Diane
Dined 4 days ago
I had the ahi tuna BLT and it was delicious! My friends had the salmon sandwich and a Cobb salad. Both were happy with their food. Great food and great service! Our server was Nick who was very efficient, very friendly and very attentive!
A photo of Red Circle Inn restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1378)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Nashotah
About the restaurant
- Wisconsin's Oldest Supper Club -

A lot’s happened since we opened our doors in 1848, and I guess you could say we’ve seen it all. From dirt road to plank road to railroad, Red Circle Inn has been serving up good food with good service for generations of people in Lake Country. Over the years, we’ve been a stomping ground for traders, trappers, settlers, working class, high class and everyone in between. There’s so much history in these walls, you can almost taste it.

It was former owner Captain Fred C. Pabst who gave Red Circle Inn its name and iconic red circle logo, a nod to his Pabst Brewing Company. He made the restaurant the place to see and be seen around the lakes, not just for a beer, but for high-quality food and warm hospitality.

Over 170 years later, the legacy lives on. As you enjoy your meal and the nostalgia of Red Circle Inn, you’ll learn why guests have been returning, generation after generation. Some might call Red Circle Inn a legend…that’s fine by us.

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Cheryl
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food. Great cocktail. Made our anniversary celebration special.
A photo of ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate restaurant
4.4
4.4 (653)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
About the restaurant
ARIA, nestled on the second floor of Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, is an artful dining experience that captivates with its culinary creativity. Delighting in its offering of Artisanal American cuisine, ARIA transcends tradition and leans into the realm of playful and inventive flavors.

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Johnvip
Dined 5 days ago
Our server knew the menu, answer questions, and was polite and prompt. We had a curtain, prompt I'm portent. Tasty salmon entry. Refreshing lemon sorbet. Good evening, as in the past; we'll return.
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