Balzac Wine Bar

I love this place, The ambiance is so Romantic, it makes me feel like I’m in the 1800s. The whole interior design is beautiful and very artistic. The music matches with the whole atmosphere. The service is very nice and friendly, the people who works there have no problem with engaging in conversation with the diners which makes the whole dining experience even better… Specially if you sit at the Bar. They have a good selection of wines. The Bao Buns are incredible. Explosion of flavors right there. Charcuterie Boards are delicious too. Every time I go there I left satisfied and the desire to come back. Keep up the good work.

First time visiting and had a fantastic experience! Extensive wine list, delicious dishes, cozy atmosphere, and great service. The "small plates" were larger than expected. A friend and I shared two small plates plus dessert and we were full. The brussel sprouts were fantastic, and the sauce with the pan seared snapper was so flavorful. The desserts also did not disappoint. The chocolate torte and the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake were both delicious. I will definitely be back for the wine and the food. 5 stars!

Balzac has always felt a little overpriced for what it was, but sometimes worth it if that's just what we were in the mood for. However they are permanently closing soon.

Balzac is a very unique atmospheric that includes an dining experience. With a decent wine à la carte i will add. However there’s much disconnect from the bar and the kitchen. I would like more synergy and confidence working together to provide a full scale service that I know they can provide! Edited: Dinner 07/30/21 Returned and you know what the food portions are straight disrespectful $21 New York strip with nothing but fat. Had to send back to kitchen waitress did the best she could of course. I can’t return here when every time I go home and order a pizza anyway! No it’s literally just pointless to come here! Edited: Dinner 10/27/23 Balzac has truly improved its entire menu, service, and food portions. They still offer an extremely classy experience with Wisconsins top eats. I still feel as though the food and ingredients needs to be better spiced and sourced for the price. Maybe this restaurant could use a new chef with a new palette.

This is one of our FAVORITE Milwaukee restaurants! The food selections are always 100/10 and they have many gf + df options which I always appreciate. Every dish is so good but the Brussels, pie, and of course wine is the best! We have had Hannah twice as our server and she is the best! Dietary restrictions: They have many vegan gluten and dairy free options!!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options and non-alcoholic drinks

Beautiful outdoor patio with tasty food and excellent service.

Dined on a Sunday night at Balzac after recommendations from a couple of friends. The menu is constructed around shareable small plates, though there are some bigger entrees. There is plenty of wine to choose from though we didn't order any. We were seated quickly. It looked like there were only two servers for the dining room so I won't hold service against them on this visit. For as many tables as the servers worked, they stopped by plenty of times and were very pleasant. Depending where you sit, tables can be a bit too small and cluttered for sharing small plates. We did our best to share a couple of plates and also ordered cheeseburgers. We shared Peach Caprese and Sac Mac. Peach Caprese took full advantage of Peach season and kept this side simple and clean. I was a fan. The Sac Mac was well sauced and well balanced. Another win. The burger was delicious and straightforward; not an overwhelming amount of toppings. The french fries tasted exactly like McDonald's fries. Unsure if this is intentional. I would've preferred a thicker, twice fried french fry but their fries were not bad whatsoever. Overall, the prices at Balzac are reasonable and the portions fall in line with those prices. The food is prepared simply; they allow seasonal ingredients to shine. Execution was fine. I wasn't blown away by anything I ate, but nothing I had was bad. Balzac strikes me as a simple, reasonable and consistent local restaurant. I left satisfied and my wallet was happy with me. All wins in my book!