Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Wisconsin

Delicious craft cocktails and gourmet comfort food with a southern flair. Wonderful service too!

My wife and I are big fans of Birch, which is why we dined here on Valentine’s Day. We sat at the chef’s counter and really enjoyed the experience from beginning to end. It’s easy to see why Chef Knall is a 2025 James Beard nominee for best Chef Midwest. The GM at Birch is so personable and acknowledges us on every visit. It’s no wonder his staff is so helpful and courteous. Book your reservation with confidence.

Even though the reservation was made more than 2 weeks ago and we could only get a 3:00 time slot— that was no big deal. We got a fantastic table on the 2nd floor, our server was a delight and very helpful, our food was incredible— just an all around wonderful Valentines Day “linner” (lunch/dinner)! It’s really no wonder it’s hard to get a table; this place is our favorite!

Such a beautiful place and unique menu. We enjoyed the celery root soup with duck confit. So different and absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the scallops and au gratin cauliflower. My husband had the ribeye which was good but not the best. We also enjoyed the chocolate mousse cake, which was also outstanding. The bourbon old fashioned was also one of the best I have had. The atmosphere was amazing and I look forward to returning in the summer to enjoy the outdoor area and view!

Our server was outstanding: efficient, pleasant, fun, attentive.