For a city of its size, Milwaukee can more than hold its own when it comes to outstanding cuisine. From elegant restaurants to little holes in the wall, you'd be hard-pressed to run out of dining options in Brew City. But for the most romantic dining escapes, check out these Milwaukee-area gems.

Andrew's
The Delafield Hotel
415 Genessee St., Delafield, (262) 646-1600
thedelafieldhotel.com
This elegant and sophisticated restaurant, which opened in March 2006, is a fine dining destination. The dining room's themed booths and the veranda offer romantic dining possibilities, and every Valentine's Day features a special menu, too.

Bacchus
925 E. Wells St., (414) 765-1166
bacchusmke.com
A Bartolotta restaurant, Bacchus is a sleek and stylish space inside the historic Cudahy Tower. Fine dining at its most exquisite with an emphasis on seafood, handmade pastas and meats. Add an amazing wine list and pitching the woo is easy here.

Balzac
1716 N. Arlington Place, (414) 755-0099
balzacwinebar.com
This Brady Street restaurant specializes in tapas and an impressive selection of wine in a dimly lit, comfortable and intimate environment. The mood here is mellow, and the staff is friendly and extremely helpful should you or your date have any questions about the five-page wine list.

Braise
1101 S. 2nd St., (414) 212-8843
braiselocalfood.com
Newly opened in 2012, Braise is the restaurant extension of the Braise Local Food collaboration, which includes an RSA and culinary school. Appropriately, the restaurant serves an ever-rotating menu of fresh and local items. Bring your sweetie for dinner and savor a truly passionate meal.

Café Corazon
3129 N. Bremen St., (414) 810-3941
corazonmilwaukee.com
Follow your heart to Riverwest's own heart, Cafe Corazon. The restaurant specializes in caliente Latin cuisine and uses fresh, local ingredients to enhance their already delicious lunch, dinner and dessert fare. It's vegetarian-friendly, too.

Chez Jacques
1022 S. 1st St., (414) 672-1040
chezjacques.com
Sometimes breakfast for two can be the most romantic meal of the day. This quaint and casual café offers simple but delicious French breakfast, lunch and dinner options from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (except Mondays). It's authentic, extremely charming and somewhat off the beaten restaurant path.

Coast
931 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 727-5555
coastrestaurant.com
A curvaceous bar faces a light-hued dining area, with an elevated lounge area and a view out to the patio overlooking the art museum and Lake Michigan. The place has the feel of a old-time, upscale hotel dining room and bar. But if the vibe is old-style, the food feels up to the minute. The menu celebrates the coasts of the United States, so expect seafood and dishes based on Hawaiian, California, Cajun and other regional cuisines.

Coquette Café
316 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 291-2655
coquettecafe.com
This warm and casual bistro located inside the Landmark Building in the Third Ward tempts the refined palate with items such as caramelized onion ravioli with butternut squash, walnut and fresh sage. It's also a great place to indulge in a decadent dessert, such as crème brulee, warm chocolate cake or chocolate mousse.

Crazy Water
839 S. 2nd St., (414) 645-2606
crazywatermilwaukee.com
You'd never expect such grand things to come out of such a small kitchen. This Walker's Point restaurant may have the tiniest kitchen in town but it's cooking up some big things. A small restaurant with close knit tables and excellent service, try Crazy Water for incredible seafood.

Dream Dance Steak
1721 W. Canal St., (414) 847-7883
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Located in Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Dream Dance Steak delivers contemporary romantic dining with top quality steaks and seafood options, inventive appetizers and luscious desserts. Always rated among the city's top restaurants, its recent refreshed look and menu makes it worthy of another special night out.

Eddie Martini's
8612 Watertown Plank Road, (414) 771-6680
eddiemartinis.com
A 1940s-style steakhouse with a modern flair has worked like a charm at one of the city's most popular restaurants. Great food, wine and the sounds of Sinatra are a winning combination.

Firefly
7754 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 431-1444
firefly-grill.com
Located in the heart of Tosa Village, Firefly has a warm, low-lit dining room at the front that serves upscale comfort food and a dark bar in back that's perfect for a quiet interlude.

Heaven City
S91 W27850 National Ave., Mukwonago, (262) 363-5191
heavencity.com
Heaven City is a bit of a drive but it's well worth it. Known as the restaurant with the live tree in the center, booths are private and cozy in this registered Wisconsin Historical Site restaurant. The menu ranges from fine dining to tapas to a high-end Friday fish fry.

Hinterland
222 E. Erie St., (414) 727-9300
hinterlandbeer.com
The Third Ward is the second location for this Green Bay-based restaurant, Hinterland successfully combines fine dining food, a tapas menu and beautiful casual ambiance. Looking for somewhere to cozy up with your special someone? Check out the back lounge with a separate bar and comfy couches.

La Merenda
125 E. National Ave., (414) 389-0125
lamerenda125.com
It doesn't get much more romantic than sharing food. The tapas style menu at La Merenda lets you do just that, offering a long list of international tapas for you and your sweetie to split. Tasty wines and fruit-filled sangria rank the drinks just as good as the food. Don't forget to try its incredible dark chocolate or fried banana desserts.

La Reve
7610 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 778-3333
lerevecafe.com
Transport your tastebuds with a romantic Parisian experience. La Reve's cafe serves traditional bistro meals from breakfast through late-night dinner for a taste of French romance at any time of the day or evening. Save room for dessert -- the patisserie stocks an array of traditional French pastries made by their classically trained chefs.

Lake Park Bistro
3133 E. Newberry Blvd., (414) 962-6300
lakeparkbistro.com
Transplant the Bartolotta family magic to the Lake Park Pavilion and you've got the recipe for a memorable evening. French cuisine and dramatic views of Lake Michigan don't hurt, either.

Milwaukee ChopHouse
633 N. 5th St., (414) 226-CHOP
milwaukeechophouse.com
Known for its tender steaks, fresh seafood, attentive service and an extensive yet affordable wine list, Milwaukee ChopHouse is a contemporary steakhouse that has repeatedly earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.

Mimma's Cafe
1307 E. Brady St., (414) 271-7337
mimmas.com
As the Sicilian mother on Brady Street, Mimma's Cafe cooks up authentic Italian from Sicily to Tuscany. Mimma's is a Milwaukee tradition and there's good reason people have been cozying up under the white table linens for 20 years. Great food, great wine and the perfect Valentine's day ambiance.

Mo's -- A Place for Steaks
720 N. Plankinton Ave., (414) 272-0720
mosaplaceforsteaks.com
The great steaks and classy dining experience make Mo's a romantic Valentine's Day stop. A drink at the bar, with the piano in the background, sets a good mood.

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