Plan Dinner With Panoramic Views at View MKE

View MKE is one of Milwaukee's most popular new restaurants, thanks to its spacious rooftop deck overlooking the city, and its tasty menu filled with modern nouvelle cuisine. Regulars say that if the weather permits you should definitely request a spot on the outdoor deck, but even if you'd prefer to stay indoors, you'll be able to enjoy the panoramic views through the dining room's floor-to-ceiling windows.

Once you're seated, consider starting with a hand-crafted cocktail (the cucumber fizz with gin, fresh cucumber, and seltzer is refreshing and popular) while you decide on food. The restaurant's charcuterie boards offer a variety of flavors and textures to whet your appetite, while entrees like braised beef short ribs with mashed potatoes or seared scallops with creamed corn are hearty, satisfying meals. The kitchen also has a custom pizza oven that turns out crispy-crusted pies on demand.

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