Branded, the restaurant/bar located inside the Iron Horse Hotel, serves rustic American favorites with a slightly European influence. Lunchtime favorites include the "DLT," a sandwich piled high with duck confit, lettuce and tomato. The burger topped with lump cramp meat is divine, and the beef dumpling soup is the house specialty. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of local beers as well as fancy cocktails mixed by the bartender. This is the perfect place for a business lunch or a drink with friends.

If you're looking for a quiet spot for an intimate dinner, then this would not be the best place for you. If you're looking for great food, no matter what the ambiance, then walk right in! Delicious Italian treats brought to you by Tutto. The place is huge and also has big TV screens which do air the games. There is also loud music playing, and is the perfect ambiance when you're with a group of friends. Prices are reasonable and the portions are good.

Walk into Distl for a drink while you catch up with friends. The rates here are pricey, but the visit will be worth it. From the service, to the food, to the cocktails, everything here is excellent. The unique visit to Distl lies basically n the fact that the place features some really delicious locally-made cheese as well as local beers. The eats on the menu are a good variety and bound to satisfy those hunger pangs.

Located adjacent to the Pfister Hotel, Mason Street Grill is your haunt if you like to bite into juicy steaks cooked to your liking. Take your pick from their varied assortment of mouthwatering steaks as you sit in a quaint corner and enjoy the friendly ambiance. The eatery boasts of a delicious platter of succulent meats, crunchy salads, soul-warming mac and cheese and roasted vegetables among other goodies that will make you swoon in delight! The restaurant can also make arrangements for those special times together with loved ones. Add a dash of live music to the melee and you have a winner! Good service, delightful grills and an excellent decor make this an ideal haunt for lazy evenings. Check website for more details.

Known as the best place in the city to catch a performance, Pabst Theater's sound system is laudable. The acoustics, fireproof construction and state-of-the-art stage amenities make Pabst a favorite with audiences and performers alike. The interiors are old fashioned but romantic nonetheless; find love-struck couples at any time. On the performance front, comedies, folk artistes, lectures, plays, classic and contemporary concerts are held from time to time. Past performers include Rex Harrison, Itzak Perlman, Toots Thielemans and Michael Martin Murphy.

The Riverside Theatre, whose renovation began in 1984 has been beautifully restored to its former glory. Now an historical landmark of the city of Milwaukee, this building is back and better than ever. Where once you might have been able to catch a live performance by Judy Garland or Frankie Avalon, you can now see the latest broadway shows, comedy, and concerts.

Blending Parisian charm with the atmosphere of a typical American tavern, The Hotel Foster is one of the most popular hangouts on North Avenue. Whether you drop by for an after-work drink or a coffee date, you will find The Hotel Foster to be more than satisfactory. The list of alcoholic beverages is long and features excellent cocktails like the Corpse Reviver #2 and Violet Bounce. Some nights, local bands and DJs ensure that you have a thoroughly enjoyable time.

A family-owned establishment, Vitucci's has been delighting Milwaukee's East Side since 1934. There is usually loud music playing, which, when combined with the pendant lights that cast a reddish glow over the space, gives this cocktail lounge a club-like vibe. Wednesdays are ladies' nights, and weekends bring with them USD6 Jack Daniels and Southern Comfort cocktails. The daily Happy Hour is from 4p to 9p.

Bounties from the sea and sizzling steaks, are waiting to please your taste buds at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks. The menu at McCormick & Schmick's blends in flairs from the gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and the Pacific Rim regions. For the best dishes this place has to offer choose from their signature dishes. Lovers of fresh catch can have a feast at the oyster bar. The steaks are made from prime meat to bring out rich flavors. This location at Milwaukee is in close proximity to the mall; take a break from your shopping an feast on steaks or seafood.

A gem in the Bianchini group of eating outlets, Coa Restaurant offers locals and visitors with tantalizing Mexican cuisine. The restaurant brings to Glendale authentic Mexican street food. Guests can gorge on an array of tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, empanadas and complete their meal with flan or churros. They offer a special line up of dishes for children as well as small portions for those with lesser appetites. Nestled within Bayshore Mall, Coa is  great place to enjoy a Mexican break from your shopping spree.