Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Wisconsin

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

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

Muse at Sentry

5.0

5 (466)

$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

Mike

Dined 6 days ago

Very nice restaurant, with great food and service.

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

5.0

5 (515)

$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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mitchell

Dined 2 days ago

Just an excellent meal and experience. You must try this place. Best in the whole county. Thank you

Plae Bistro

4.8

4.8 (30)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Green Bay

About the restaurant

‘Plae' is an acronym for a place to laugh and eat, and offers a lively and welcoming environment for its patrons. The bistro is the brain child of restaurateur Jill Bassett who opened the restaurant in 2007 serving the area's finest Contemporary American Cuisine.
Plae has Won"Best Overall Restaurant" along with "Best Fine Dining" for the past 6 years consecutively in the Green Bay area which we owe to all of our wonderful customers who keep voting for us.
The restaurant offers a laid back atmosphere where customers are made to feel at home irrespective of the time of the day.

Featuring a full bar, a large collection of wines and healthy dishes, a new beautiful outdoor patio and for the foodies out there, make sure to book our Chefs Room. Choose from our standard menu OR dine on one of our rotating daily features. We also offer an array of gluten free, vegetarian & vegan options.

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Anna

Dined 5 days ago

My fiancé and I had a great time and it’s just what we were looking for something a bit upscale but not too much. We also enjoyed our food a lot.

Morel

4.9

4.9 (744)

$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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Liza

Dined 7 days ago

Morel is a great restaurant. My dishes were filled with fresh, spring flavors…morel mushrooms, ramps, fiddleheads to name a few. The morel mushrooms were scrumptious! Impeccable service.

Santino's Little Italy

4.9

4.9 (207)

$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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Chris

Dined 3 days ago

Pizza is the main attraction here. Endless variations and possibilities. The pasta menu is limited. The atmosphere informal. Service was excellent. The noise level was very high when we were there, but I think we could have asked to be seated in a quieter area if we had been familiar with the restaurant before we went.

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (996)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Madison

About the restaurant

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is located on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. The Schoolhouse was built in 1864 and was converted into a restaurant in 2008. We pride ourselves in supporting local vendors and ingredients to bring you the best quality dishes.

Enjoy a meal in our beautiful bistro or on the deck/patio as weather permits. We have a great selection of wine, cocktails, and carry a variety of domestic and craft beers.

The Schoolhouse is also a great venue for small events - micro weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, and any other celebrations!

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Jennifer

Dined 6 days ago

Overall, I had a wonderful dinner with a great friend. The music in the main dining room/ bar area was a very nice touch and the musician sang all my favorites. The food was delicious and the servers were very personable and attentive.

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Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (399)

$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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heidi

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent service, food, and drinks. Best carrot cake to top it off.

PJ's - SentryWorld

4.6

4.6 (531)

$30 and under

American

Stevens Point

About the restaurant

PJ’s features a Wisconsin-inspired theme to create a warm, inviting, and relaxed atmosphere where you’ll feel comfortable gathering for lunch or dinner. Find a wide variety of beer, cocktails, and wine to pair with your meal. Among the 28 tap beers served is PJ’s White Ale, a private label brewed by Point Brewery and PJ's Red Lager a private label brewed by 3 Sheep's Brewery exclusively for PJ’s.

The seasonal menu at PJ’s is a tribute to Wisconsin flavors. It features delicious, handcrafted dishes using locally sourced ingredients. We’re proud patrons of the Stevens Point Farmers Market and partners with Central Rivers Farmshed. Our food is authentic. And we never cut corners—we go the extra mile to bring you the best local flavors.

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Pam

Dined 6 days ago

We went for lunch on Easter Sunday. The staff was engaging and courteous. The food was served quickly after ordering and everything was delicious.

Johnny Manhattan's

4.8

4.8 (1707)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Menomonee Falls

About the restaurant

Johnny Manhattan specializes in steaks, pizza and Italian cuisine. The classy and stylish interiors display classic and antique décor, including pendant lamps, ceiling lights, carpeted floors and a chandelier suspended from the center of the ceiling. The large windows let plenty of sunlight in, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for casual dining in spacious booths.

The tenderloin fillet, Nancy garlic bread stuffed with cheese, fresh fish, handcrafted pizzas and herb roasted chicken are signature items off the menu. The bar at Johnny Manhattans serves vintage, classic cocktails and a selection of beers to enjoy with appetizers. The restaurant also hosts private events and parties.

Top review

Dan

Dined 7 days ago

Our service person Noah was perfect! Attentive yet respectful of our conversational time at the table

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The Del-Bar - Wisconsin Dells & Lake Delton

4.9

4.9 (5099)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wisconsin Dells / Lake Delton

About the restaurant

The year was 1943, and Jim and Alice Wimmer decided to take a big risk, buying a small existing roadside restaurant known for its char-broiled steaks. How fitting that in 2018, the restaurant's 75th anniversary year, the third generation of Wimmers, Amy Wimmer, takes the helm from her father Jeff and his wife Jane, bringing her own adventurous spirit to the Del-Bar, the same kind of spirit she so admired in her grandparents. Rich History • 75 Years & 3 Generations • Award Winning Cuisine While flattering comparisons to steakhouses in Chicago and New York are regularly made by visitors, Amy Wimmer still cherishes this restaurant, her family restaurant, as one-of-a-kind.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

If getting a steak, add on the marrow butter, it is worth it

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