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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

3133 E Newberry Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211-3473
Phone: (414) 962-6300
Fax: (414) 962-4248
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Price:
$$$
Best of Citysearch:
Date Spot 2004, Romantic Dining 2004, Special Occasion Dining 2004
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm, Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 10:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Editorial Review for Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro – by Willard Romantini

The Scene
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is nestled in a beautiful park pavilion overlooking Lake Michigan. The French-inspired copper bar, fireplace and cozy dining rooms transport visitors into the French countryside, as the chef's hardworking crew brings the flavor of France to Milwaukee. Reservations are recommended.

The Food
Foie gras, Brie beignet, roast lamb, filet medallions au poivre, grilled veal chop and roast monkfish stuffed with sauteed spinach and flavored with vermouth butter sauce are the menu's best choices. The New Orleans Sunday brunch is a classy three-course affair that includes appetizer choices, such as smoked salmon with lemon creme fraiche and shrimp-and-avocado salad with roasted peppers. Entrees include salad nicoise, baked caramelized apple pancake with sage sausage, and Bananas Foster French toast.

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Insider Tips

When to Go

Enjoy their sit-down Sunday brunch, from 10:30am to 2pm. Choose from one appetizer, one entree and one dessert, ranging from $18.50 to $26.95.

User Reviews for Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

04/08/2008 Posted by MKEfood

Lake Park Bistro has great views and has done a relatively good job updating the structure that contains the restaurant. However, their translation of French cuisine is further evidence of Bartolotta's assembly line approach to their restaurants, using similar recipes and sources despite advertising specialization in culinary regions. LPB is Bartolotta's French adaptation of their menu, which is akin to saying Lincoln is Ford's adaptation to luxury driving. Our dinners included French Onion soup and seared scallops as appetizers. The former was above average, allowing the cheese to dominate the flavor, the latter was no better or worse in taste than we've had at 3 star restaurants. Main courses were steak and halibut, both of which were forgettable. The service is "French" in the fact that there is an aire to the wait staff, which is suprising in a city like Milwaukee. As opposed to true European cuisine, Bartolotta's takes the American approach; simply dressing up mediocre offerings by overpricing and cruise-line grade presentation. Do yourself a favor on this one and skip it; attend one of Milwaukee's other real fine restaurants (none of them Bartolotta's) and take a trip down to Alterra on Lincoln Memorial Drive to have a coffee on the lake. You'll have a much better culinary experience, a much better taste of Milwaukee and a few more dollars in your pocket book.

Pros: View

Cons: Poor service, high prices, mediocre food.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/11/2007 Posted by mrsjenpeters

the food here is positively brilliant and exceeded our expectations - which is rare! we had great service as well. the escargot was absolutely perfect, and the only complaint about the charcuterie plate was how fast 4 of us went through it. the beet salad was refreshing and delicious. the steak frites was perfect - the meat was tender, seasoned and cooked well, with a perfect red wine buerre sauce. there were no complaints at our table (my husband was thrilled with the asparagus salad, and the other entrees - ribeye, halibut, and duck - were all devoured with praise). absolutely stunning! we will be back soon.

Pros: great food, great service, great ambiance

Cons: no valet and small parking lot

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Editor's Review

A century-old park pavilion is a beautiful setting for French bistro cuisine.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Enjoy their sit-down Sunday brunch, from 10:30am to 2pm. Choose from one appetizer, one entree and one dessert, ranging from $18.50 to $26.95.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • At the bar

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm
  • Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm
  • Sat 5pm-10pm
  • Sun 10:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Cuisines

  • French
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club
  • Discover

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • View
  • Group Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Waterfront Dining
  • Brunch
  • Fireplace

Recognition for Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

2004 Audience Winner - Date Spot
2004 Audience Winner - Romantic Dining
2004 Audience Winner - Special Occasion Dining
2004 Audience Winner - Waterfront Dining

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3133 E Newberry Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211-3473

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