Harbor House! We went for our anniversary, and they took such great care of us. Top-notch all around, from the complimentary champagne to the fantastic food to the beautiful view of Milwaukee and the lake at sunset.

Harbor House is great but more in the summer. Hands down most romantic and all around great experience is Lake Park Bistro- food and service to die for with a great French flair-Dover Sole-WOW!!!! Get a secluded table for 2 by the window-lake view

Great suggestion, Tom - I second Lake Park Bistro. Some added other options: Jake's, Flemings in Brookfield, or Capitol Grill :)

I like Capitol Grill, too! Or Mason Street Grill!

Ristorante Bartollata is wonderful... I think all their restaurants are, but this one is my favorite for the cozy atmosphere and simple, authentic flavors.

Thanks for all the comments, guys! Keep 'em comin'!

I have to say Qboda by UWM. Nothing says love like double meat.

Lake Park Bistro is my fav for the holidays and special occasions. incredible food, wonderful view, impeccable service. Large but intimate at the same time. Very romantic

You pick the place for me, I will be happy to go anywhere as long as they can serve me a steak Diane like I always had some years back at the Red Circle Inn, Neshotah, WI. I have seached for a restaurant that still brings it flaming to the table with the liqueur poured over the steak. Make my day.

I've never had a bad meal at Lake Park Bistro for sure, but for "romantic setting," for some reason I like the cozy confines and laid back charm of Pasta Tree. Another good one near Shorewood is Tess. In the summer go eat outside.

I'd have to go with Ma Fischers....In addition to the lovely decor how can one not feel intimate surrounded by a bunch of drunks and stoners looking for a greasy, filling meal. No need to have the waitress bring a cart by your booth to show you the dessert offerings when you can just view them in the carousel up front going round & round & round.
As for views, you have multiple choices. Once can pick a window seat overlooking the parking lot or if you're lucky enough, snag a window seat overlooking Farwell and catch a glimpse of the buses passing by spewing black smoke.
And, let's not forget about the special appeal for those among us who are weight concious. No need to expend the extra energy afterwards using the dynamic duo index & middle when the meal just comes up on it's own.
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For amazing seafood in a very nice, cozy setting..Riverlane Inn-Brown Deer and Pasta Tree on Farwell always comes through.

My husband and I recently went to The Capital Grille. It was wonderful! Also great for couples and a favorite of ours is Il Mito in Wauwatosa. Not on our side of town, but sooo worth the trip!

We love La Merenda. They always have something new on the menu! You can order many different dishes so you get quite the tasting experience!

I'm with Jennifer- la Merenda for sure!

Anaba, right in Shorewood, across the street from Atwater school! You can eat dinner in the greenhouse on the roof, even in winter. The food is fabulous, and very vegetarian-friendly.

Sala da Pranzo! The best italian food in the city!! Best wine and definitely the most romantic!

We like the deck at Roots or the bottom part of the restaurant. Top notch food, service, and ambience. Another romantic place is the super incendiary riverwest gem cafe corazone (the heart). Small, edgy, and seductive.

We like the deck at Roots or the bottom part of the restaurant. Top notch food, service, and ambience. Another romantic place is the super incendiary riverwest gem cafe corazone (the heart). Small, edgy, and seductive.

Karl Ratzch's. There is nothing better than the Cracklin' pork shank. And where else can you buy a pork shank for $30? High end stuff.

Cafe corazon I mean.

Harbor House , great food, and most beautiful lake views.

Thanks for your comments, everyone! We tallied 19 unique commenters, and through random selection, we chose Jennifer Patrick as the winner of the contest! Congratulations, Jennifer, we will be sending you an email shortly with details about your gift certificate to La Merenda! The restaurant with the most votes was Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, so if you've never been there, you may want to check it out tonight!