My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Elm Grove…read moreWomen'Club 62 years ago on December 30,1961, It was a beautiful Winter Evening...The club house was much the same as it now. We served a lovely dinner and had a band play as we danced..It was in the middle of the Camelot years of the Kennedy administration..I was raised in Elm Grove living on San Jose Drive and I attended Brookfield HighSchool and graduated in it's first graduating class in 1958, We are blessed to be 85 and 83 years now and are very much in love. Charlotte Holm Matheny

Good choice for an upscale party or event. Stage big enough for a mid size dance band, they have a…read morebaby grand. Very elegant inside and out with easy parking lot. More than adequate coat room, rest rooms, and space for catering. I think this might be the best choice in the area for a fancy event. I don't know enough about the Women's Club (and I do think there's more than one woman in the club but I didn't start this thread) to review them but I've heard they do some really worthwhile charity work like supporting local public education.

A friend of mine recently moved to Wauwatosa, and I wanted to take her out to lunch on a Thursday…read moresomeplace a little nicer than the normal lunch spot, since we were celebrating her move to her new place. I searched on Yelp and came across Parkside 23. It sounded perfect. When we pulled into the parking lot, it was very crowded. I called in to the restaurant to make sure they'd have room for us, and was told that yes, they had just had a cancellation for a table for two, so come on in. We did, and we were seated almost immediately. From the minute we walked in the restaurant, everything was perfect. Hostess Heidi was lovely, our server Sara was amazing, and the food was incredible. My friend had the meatloaf, and crème brûlée for dessert. She said both were great. She's not a drinker, but did have a couple Shirley Temples, which were perfect. I have the pretzel crusted veal with spaetzel. I asked for them to hold the asparagus, which is usually cut up in the spaetzel along with mushrooms and onions, and they did it perfectly. The veal was especially amazing, and the spaetzel was very good, too. I tried the Mr Manhattan, and had another one as my dessert. I'm always delighted when my usual craft cocktail is one of their classics on the menu. It was well-made, if a bit small for the price point. We've already decided that this will be our go-to place for lunch whenever I travel up from Chicago to visit my friend. I'm also making plans to bring my husband up there sometime, because I think he will love it, too. A great find!

I wanted to try Parkside 23 for quite some time. I finally booked a reservation for my birthday…read more This restaurant had been recommended to me by several people. And all of them raved about it. And now I understand why. The atmosphere is fantastic in the main dining room, which is where we were seated. It wasn't overly loud. The cocktail list is extensive, and they were delicious. The jambalaya was spicy and fantastic. I had the pasta with vegetables and it was fantastic as well. The cream corn appetizer was out of this world. I didn't know cream corn could be so amazing. Service was wonderful. As was the brownie they brought me for my birthday with candles. Top-notch service amazing food. We will definitely be back again. And I can't wait. Thank you to Parkside 23 for making my birthday dinner Wonderful.

Back to Whirlyball this time for a private event I worked with their team to organize the event and…read morethey did a good job putting the program together we started downstairs with renting a court and a few bowling lanes. We also added some large games to our space as well. We then made it upstairs for our dinner program and the buffet was amazing! Delicious and tenor serving they have a very nice event space upstairs. The staff were very nice. Two notes would just be that they had our program run on a court back to back with another group so it was ackward since we needed all those large games set up, had preset beverages and appetizers. Plus a full check in table. The other court was empty so I'm not certain why we weren't just in the other space. Then they also only had the front bar open in the first hour versus the one right at the courts and bowling where we were and other guests enjoying their time. In the case of our group it also left us separated into two since as they waited for drinks then they just became comfortable in the front bar talking. They did open the upstairs bar once we moved up there. I would book an event here again I would just make sure to clearly note some of those details and/or even book the court an extra hour to ensure no crossover even though I was able to set up 15 minutes before our event start. Everyone had a really fun time and for many it was their first time experiencing it.

Not a honest establishment, lied about gratuity. Food was…read moremid. Place was empty. No guidance from staff. It'll be closing soon for sure

I ordered a sympathy arrangement late Saturday evening and was pleasantly surprised to receive a…read moreconfirmation email early Sunday--less than 12 hours later and on a day they're normally closed. The arrangement was delivered right on time Monday, less than one business day later, and arrived in perfect condition despite Milwaukee's chaotic February weather. The flowers themselves were gorgeous--intentional, comforting, and clearly made with heart. I couldn't be there in person, but this made me feel like I could still offer some solace in the moment. It's clear this small business understands how meaningful these gestures are and treats them with real integrity. Needless to say, I will definitely order from Welke's again!

I have been using Welke's florist for over 30 years. The selections are always great, the service…read morehas been spectacular for me, and even though I've moved to Chicago, I still order flowers from Welke.

As a planner for the program hosted here Kelsie was my point of contact for all the details she was…read moregreat to work with and she dealt with all my questions/layout changes etc! We had a two day program with 140 attendees. The attendees enjoyed the space as well we previously had been at the same venue for a few years and we have a lot of repeat attendees and many had great things to say on the location change. The food was good. They also worked with us to make the lunch buffet a little more vegetarian friendly (nothing new for catering menus not having crazy amounts of vegetarian options). Our crowd has a stronger vegetarian dietary group and then many also just prefer the vegetarian option over meat since it's healthier usually so it was great to be able to adjust the menu as needed. The connection to the hotel was great as many of our vendors and all our guest speakers stayed in the hotel. We will be looking to return for this program.

Ample parking unless multiple events are happening at the same time…read moreFacilities is awesome for the event that I attended and the common areas did not look run down at all

Overall I was impressed with atmosphere from the start of the wedding service until I left in the…read moreevening. Since the weather was extremely hot extra self serve "watering stations " were available to keep people hydrated Plenty of room between tables is a major plus so that people can sit comfortably and servers can swiftly come around to do their duties Due to the extreme heat just wish they had some kind of fan system to keep people cool

I attended a wonderful wedding last night at the only barn wedding facility in the state. Women…read morewore dresses, skirts and pant outfits. Men wore suits, business casual and jeans. The barn was nice and clean. They have beautiful bathrooms. The wedding ceremony was at 500pm in front of the oldest hickory tree in the county. They set up 200 chairs with an aisle down the middle for the wedding party to enter. The property has a nice area to take pictures and enjoy and outdoor pre-reception. Our reception was inside the barn we ate comfortably and heard bride and groom stories, prayer, a charge from the father of the bride. Dinner was catered by Thunder Bay Grill. The wedding party DJ played nice taped music during the dinner. Dessert was a cheesecake. At the end of the reception we launched balloons with lights in them sending off in the air on a new adventure, just like the bride and groom. A beautiful night. I highly recommend this facility.

I still cannot believe what an incredible job Bird & Bumble did for my wedding day. Rebecca…read moreabsolutely nailed my vision and somehow made it even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The flowers were STUNNING! Rebecca is so exceptionally talented and obviously knows flowers and arrangements like the back of her hand. Do not search for anyone else. I promise you, you will not be disappointed!

Great place to be a member of! Staff is top notch, food is great, tennis and swimming programs are…read morethe best around. We are long time members and love it here

I am a proud member at the WRC and the comments made by the reviewer from IL are far-off base…read more The club is well-managed and very nicely maintained. The new pro, Timon Corwin, is a nationally recognized leader in youth tennis development and has been fabulous for the club. The rumors the previous reviewer mentioned are the result of some members who didn't agree with the choices made by club leadership (all members). While I may agree that some members don't agree with all the decisions, this is just grousing and doesn't change the quality of the tennis, teaching, or facilities. To many, this is the the top tennis facility in the Southeastern WI region with many of the top junior players present. Internal politics are present in every organization, so don't just listen to those who complain.

Sunset Playhouse is a real gem, nestled in the heart of Elm Grove.They have been around for what…read moreseems like a lifetime,ready to entertain in so many ways.We had the opportunity to take in a comedy last Saturday night,Nanna's Naughty Knickers. Unfortunately they had a last minute family emergency with a main cast member,but they pivoted and were able to have a cast member playing a smaller part step in and called another to help fill in for the other smaller part. They pulled it off pretty seamlessly and put on a very entertaining and funny show.Sunset Playhouse always comes through and is a true class act and asset to the community! A great idea for a wonderful night out is what the Sunset Playhouse is all about.

My husband and I took my Mother in law to Nana's Naughty Knickers for her belated Christmas gift…read more Despite one of the lead performers having a family emergency and some actress changes and having to read their parts, we really enjoyed the show. I was very impressed by the performers doing such a great job even with that curve ball. The theater is clean and cozy. You are able to purchase drinks and snacks and enjoy them during the show during the 15 minute intermission. I would certainly recommend this theater for the atmosphere, performances, and prices. All around great experience!

What a terrific winery! This is definitely on the finer scale. I would not recommend for small…read morechildren. It is not as family friendly as Timber Hill. But this has an overall sense of elegance. There is a place to sit outside by the creek, there is outdoor and indoor seating. The grounds are meticulously maintained. You can get a three flight wine experience and you get to keep the glass! The server we had was super friendly and informative. Very affordable at only $15, and the bathrooms were were pretty nice. Plentiful parking. Overall a great place!

I visited this winery for a casual afternoon outing, and while the scenery is really pretty, the…read moreoverall experience was just okay. The space itself is relaxing and would be a great spot to hang out, but the wine didn't quite match the atmosphere. The options I tried were fine, just not memorable for the price point. The food choices were also pretty limited, and since you can't bring your own snacks, it felt a little restricting. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. It's a nice place to sit and enjoy the view for a bit, though I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.