This lauded AAA Four Diamond fine dining establishment in Milwaukee creates an intimate experience that celebrates food and the people who make it. At Ardent, chef-owner and James Beard Award nominee Justin Carlisle treats diners to a curated culinary journey through a multicourse tasting menu featuring dishes highlighting Wisconsin farms, leaning on seasonal ingredients and creative concepts presented with flair.

The intimate space has farmhouse-chic simplicity, and an open kitchen allows diners a peek at the process behind the elegant dishes that arrive at their tables. Seatings may take up to three hours, but the experience is special and perfect for celebrating a momentous occasion or perhaps just the love of fine food.

AAA Inspector Notes: “While the dining room is small with a largely understated decor, center stage belongs to the waitstaff and amazing chefs in the kitchen. The staff here are both artists and experts and obviously have the gift of hospitality.”