Located along prestigious Lake Drive and overlooking Lake Michigan, sits a beautiful white pavilion which houses the infamous Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro. It has been a staple in the Milwaukee area since 1995 and is one of my family’s favorite restaurants. We always receive a wonderful meal and impeccable service.
If you follow my blog, I’m sure you’re noticing that we have a thing for the Bartolotta restaurants. I can assure you, it’s for good reason too!
We typically dine at Lake Park Bistro during lunch or dinner (reservations are recommended), however today we treated my aunt who is in from Florida to a lovely brunch.
We started our meal off with savory cups of soup. Ronan and Dave ordered the insanely fantastic Soup Du Jour which was a perfect blend of creamed cauliflower and apple purée. Let me tell you, it was the best thing I’ve had in a loooong time! We all agreed it was something we could eat on a daily basis for sure.
My aunt and I ordered the always delicious Soupe A L’Oignon which is their signature baked French onion soup topped with importered Gruyere cheese. I love that Executive Chef Adam Siegel and his team marries traditional and modern French cuisine because when at a French restaurant I have to start the meal with a tasty onion soup. I feel it just sets the tone.
Now, if you love a great French Fry you must order the Pommes Frites with Aioli. Ronan ordered the the Pommes Frites with the Croque Monsieur which is a classic Parisian sandwich with Berkshire ham and Gruyere cheese. It is oozing with flavor and along with a scrumptious soup, it is the perfect thing to eat on a cold day!
Although it was well afternoon, Dave and I decided on breakfast items. Dave ordered the scrumptious Oeufs Poches “Benedict” which is a traditional eggs Benedict with poached eggs and Berkshire ham on a toasted English muffin, perfectly coated with the right amount of Hollandaise sauce. I can’t forget to mention the super tasty Dauphinoise potatoes! So good and I wish Dave was sitting next to me so I could scarf all of them down without him noticing!
I, on the other hand, ordered the beautiful Quiche Lorraine which is an exquisitely baked egg tart with bacon, spinach, and Gruyere cheese. It is served with roasted potatoes which are perfectly crunchy on the outside, yet soft in the middle. Just how I love them!
My aunt wasn’t all that hungry so she ordered a small side salad as her main course. She was not disappointed when she saw the beautiful leafy greens, garnished with a boiled egg and large slice of Roquefort blue cheese. The Roquefort is simply creamy goodness!
We had a wonderful time catching up with my aunt who we only get to see a few times per year! The Lake Park Bistro is a gem of a restaurant and gives you ample space to leisurely walk off the fullness afterwards! It is set in a beautiful park with stunning views of the lakefront. You must check out the grand staircase in the back that leads down towards the lake. It is the perfect place for family pictures!
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