Milwaukee/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 04, 2020
The top 3 wine bars for a special occasion in MilwaukeePhoto: Zarletti/Yelp

Wondering where to find the best wine bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end wine bars in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. The Capital Grille

photo: the capital grille/yelp

Topping the list is a location of the chain The Capital Grille. Located at 310 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Kilbourn Town, the steakhouse and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated high-end wine bar in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 284 reviews on Yelp.

The Capital Grille offers steaks, seafood and a selection of more than 350 wines. On the food menu, look for the dry-aged steaks hand-cut by the restaurant's butcher.

2. Crazy Water

Photo: Melissa S./Yelp

Next up is Walker's Point's Crazy Water, situated at 839 S. Second St. With four stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

Crazy Water offers salads, seafood, duck and more. The selection of wines features red and white options from Italy, France and California.

3. Zarletti

photo: zarletti/yelp

East Town's Zarletti, located at 741 N. Milwaukee St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy wine bar and Italian spot four stars out of 186 reviews.

Zarletti specializes in Italian cuisine. The chef, Brian C. Zarletti, creates dishes inspired by his grandmother's cooking and his own travels in Italy.


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