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Cafe La Scala
631 E. Chicago St., (414) 223-2185
lascalamilwaukee.com
Located inside the Italian Community Center, Cafe La Scala offers an array of delicious, fresh and seasonal Italian foods, including its signature pizzas and panini. For a true al fresco experience, enjoy your taste of Italy in the courtyard.

Café Manna
3815 N. Brookfield Road, Brookfield, (262) 790-2340
cafemanna.com
This Brookfield restaurant is one of the Milwaukee area's few 100 percent vegetarian and organic eateries. The menu is lengthy and pulls recipes from all over the world and uses locally sourced food and sustainable growing practices. Cafe Manna is also Wisconsin's first Certified Green Restaurant, and one of the first in the United States to earn three-star green certification.

Calderone Club
842 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 273-3236
This downtown spot features the best in outdoor dining. Great pizza (it's one of the best in the city) and friendly service make Calderone a wonderful little Italian dining adventure.

Carini's La Conca d'Oro
3468 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 963-9623
carinislaconcadoro.com
Obviously, with fishnets on the wall the seafood portion of the menu is a favorite. Tuna, swordfish and salmon are the mainstays, and all go great with a smothering of garlic, olive oil and breadcrumbs.

Cempazuchi
1205 E. Brady St., (414) 291-5233
cempazuchi.com
Creative Mexican, tex-mex items mixed with a wonderful environment that is bright and full of flowers are what makes this Brady Street eatery a local favorite. The tamales are tops, but all the items are great.

The Cheesecake Factory
2350 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, (414) 257-2300
thecheesecakefactory.com
As you'd expect from the name, this restaurant specializes in the rich dessert, offering almost any type of cheesecake you can imagine by the slice (or whole at the in-store cheesecake shop). The menu is huge and full of nearly every food you could crave.

Chez Jacques
1022 S. 1st St., (414) 672-1040
chezjacques.com
This Walker's Point restaurant serves up authentic and affordable French food for the lunch and dinner crowd Tuesday through Sunday. Each of the restaurant's dining rooms has its own personality, but the wine garden and outdoor patio offer up a refreshing outdoor Parisian dining experience.

City Market
2205 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, (414) 962-0100
8700 W. Watertown Plank Road, (414) 479-0479
8725 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 453-000
thecitymarketcafe.com
This is one of the best lunch places with a mix of pastas, salads, sandwiches, soups and other delights. A host of breads, cookies, scones, muffins and tempting desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Coa
5750 N. Port Washington Road, (414) 967-1451
getbianchini.com/coa-restaurant
Coa, located on the western face of Bayshore Mall, offers an authentic menu of contemporary Mexican fare, channeling the flair of Mexican street food. The patio is largely focused on the massive fireplace, and rightly so. The six-foot stone accent provides a warm accent on cooler early and late summer nights.

Coast
931 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 727-5555
coastrestaurant.com
Great views of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Art Museum don't overshadow Coast's wonderful food.

Coquette Café
316 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 291-2655
coquettecafe.com
Milwaukee's world-class chef Sandy D'Amato and his wife have brought upscale yet casual dining to downtown's Historic Third Ward. Coquette Cafe is a charming restaurant serving salads, pizzas, sandwiches and French and American entrees.

County Clare
1234 N. Astor St., (414) 272-5273
countyclare-inn.com
Milwaukee's Irish inn, with all the feel of Ireland. A pub, restaurant and an inn, County Clare serves up regular Irish music, a hearty selection of beer and great food, including comforting standbys like root soup, meat loaf, smoked salmon and of course, corned beef. Stop by for a bite and a pint.

Crazy Water
839 S. 2nd St., (414) 645-2606
crazywaterrestaurant.com
Crazy Water has seared tenderloin, pasta, shrimp, scallops and halibut, all prepared with interesting American fusion twists, like fresh blackberries with the tenderloin.

Cubanitas
728 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 225-1760
getbianchini.com/cubanitas-restaurant
Cubanitas brings the taste of Cuba to Milwaukee. Featuring favorites like empanadas, plantains and mojitos, Cubanitas is the brainchild of local restaurateur Marta Bianchini.

Delafield Brewhaus
3832 Hillside Dr., Delafield, (262) 646-7821
delafield-brewhaus.com
Try sausage, sandwiches, fish and chicken ... all go together with great hand-crafted beers that you can take outside.

Dino's Taverna
777 N. Jefferson St., (414) 221-1777
Dino's is a wonderful little bar and restaurant. Classy, yet not stuffy, this place has style and atmosphere. Stop in for lunch, dinner or just a drink.

Dogg Haus
1433 E. Brady St., (414) 727-1224
1633 W. Wells St., (414) 933-9179
318 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 226-2664‎
3116 N. Downer Ave., (414) 332-2810
The Dogg Haus's four locations serves up Chicago-style hot dogs, perfect for a quick bite in the middle of the day.

Eagan's
1030 N. Water St., (414) 271-6900
eagansonwater.com
Lunch or dinner, Eagan's fresh fish, oysters and numerous daily specials make its outdoor dining a true experience. The downtown locale is perfect for watching the business and theater crowd shuffle along Water Street to their respective destinations.

The Eatery On Farwell
1962 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 270-1070
theeateryonfarwell.com
A casual, neighborhood-style restaurant, The Eatery has full outdoor seating and patio seating that offers plastic wind shields while keeping the outdoor atmosphere without letting in any of Wisconsin's less-than-perfect weather changes.

El Fuego
909 W. Layton Ave., (414) 455-3534
A massive, 200-person patio is only fitting for a restaurant this loud with flair -- the patio contains two huge fireplaces and a waterfall. The food is Mexican inspired but also offers a number of American dishes.

Eddie Martini's
8612 W. Watertown Plank Road, (414) 771-6680
eddiemartinis.com
Arguably, Eddie Martini's has some of the best service in the city. And what better place to be pampered than on their small outdoor patio?

Erv's Mug
130 W. Ryan Road, (414) 762-5010
ervsmug.com
This beer parlor has great food and a lively atmosphere. If it's ribs, chicken, steak or sandwiches you're having, you can't go wrong choosing from any one of nearly 30 tap beers to complement your meal.

Firefly Urban Bar + Grill
7754 Harwood Ave., (414) 431-1444
firefly-grill.com
Firefly's contemporary, open-air setting is perfect for dining indoors and out. The patio is nestled alongside the restaurant area, but diners won't feel left out with lively fireside, bar or dining room seating.

Flannery's
425 E. Wells St., (414) 278-8586
flannerysmilwaukee.com
Flannery's features a warm, friendly atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub. They proudly serve a host of Wisconsin-made beers, wines from around the world and frothy pints of Guinness stout.

Golden Mast Inn
W349 N5293 Lacy's Lane, Okauchee, (262) 567-7047
weissgerbers.com/goldenmast
The Golden Mast gives diners an extra taste of true Wisconsin ambience with spectacular views of Okauchee Lake. Dramatic window walls in the dining room even allow for the classic lakeside dining during cooler months.

Grainger's Pub & Grill
3400 W. Loomis Road, Greenfield, (414) 282-9917
graingersbar.com
Boasting a full menu and daily specials including a traditional Friday fish fry, Grainger's is much more than your average pub. The space offers a great outdoor deck for dining or throwing back a beer and a shot of one of their 55 different varieties of tequila.

The Grove Restaurant
890 Elm Grove Road, (262) 814-1890
With Mediterranean-inspired entrees, soups, salads, steaks, chicken wings and ribs, The Grove is a casual and reasonably priced place to feast and enjoy live music. Sunday brunch, Friday fish fry and outdoor seating on the deck or courtyard are offered.

Harbor House
550 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 395-4900
harborhousemke.com
Opened in July 2010, Bartolotta's Harbor House brings a diverse selection of seafood fare to Milwaukee's lakefront. The menu features an array of soups, sandwiches, fish dinners and surf and turf, as well as a raw bar and "non-swimmer" entrees.

Harp Irish Pub
113 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 289-0700
harpirishpub.com
Ah, the Harp. Located on the Milwaukee River, its burgers, beer and benches make it the perfect after work location or Friday afternoon hideaway in the summer. There's nothing like a cool breeze and cool beverage at the Harp.

Harvey's Central Grille
1340 W. Towne Square Road, Mequon, (262) 241-9589
harveyscentralgrille.com
It offers casual yet sophisticated dining, Harvey's features an eclectic, value-oriented gourmet menu and wine list. Changing art exhibits and jazz pianists are a highlight.

Highland House
12741 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, (262) 243-5844
highlandhouse.ws
Casual and kid-friendly in a very Mequon kind of way, the Highland House is a favorite for fajitas. Sandwiches, pasta and salads make this Port Washington Road joint a favorite for the North Shore and before-a-movie crowd.

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