I had such a lovely evening at I.D. I went in on a Friday around 6:30 thinking there would be one space at the bar, no such luck, it was packed. The hostess was quick to seat me at a hightop. Even with the bar being so busy, Alana, bar tender, came over within 5 min.to ask me if I wanted a drink and gave me a dinner menu. She explained my selections in detail. I had the Tuna Poke and Forged mushrooms, shoutout to the Chef, they were both mouthwatering delicious! As I sat there sipping my drinking and enjoying my food, each came out perfect and separate, I must have had 4 servers stop by my spot to see if I needed anything. Even the other bartender came over at the end of my meal to check on me. What a beautiful evening I had! Thank you to all of you at I. D.! read more

From the moment we walked in, the service was top notch -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The drinks were amazing (like, perfectly crafted and beautifully presented), and dinner was exceptional. Every bite felt intentional and full of flavor. It's one of those places that makes you want to linger a little longer. Highly recommend for date night or a special night out. 10/10 experience. read more

I.d. - American Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

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Had a date night here and loved everything! Surprisingly, the burger is as good as everyone says - definitely a go to on the menu! We had the Truffle Fries, Brussels & Belly, I.D. Burger, and Birria Tacos. It sounds like their menu changes often, so some of this may not be there next time. Great atmosphere for date night!! read more

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Highlights/Lowlights 1) Cool Ambiance 2) Good Food 3) Fun Menu We've been wanting to try I.d. for awhile! We made a reservation a few weeks in advance and I'm glad we did, it was pretty full! The vibe here is super cool. Not overly fancy but still feels upscale despite the pretty reasonable menu prices. The menu is eclectic with shareable small plates ranging from fries, to salads, to sushi. I wouldn't say this is the best for gluten-friendly options but the server did help us navigate the menu and seemed well informed about which options could be modified. We did the fries, harvest salad, pork belly and burger. Everything was good but a little salty for my liking. The peanut butter candy torte (gluten-friendly!) was the star for me. Cool restaurant if you are in the area! read more

I.d. - Mocktail (not noted on the menu but available upon request) - American Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

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Absolutely loved our experience here. Came in an hour before close but Julie N. was extremely polite and helpful. We had some delicious mains and fabulous desserts. 10/10 recommend the ice cream sandwich if you like punchy guava. read more

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My kids gave me $140 gift certificate and they love this place. So me and the wife went and it was a great experience. Very friendly service with attentiveness and great detail on the menu. We had an array of things. I couldn't say there was a bad thing on the menu to be honest. You should just check out the menu and look at the illustrations I posted. Everything is high-quality and very fresh. I highly recommend the cocktails as well. Beautiful area with a touch of very quaint. Enjoy a nice romantic evening I.D. read more

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This restaurant was sooo good! The decor in this place is classy and cool, and our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu. She helped us pick out the right amount of food and what would be best of leftovers, since our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. We loved the tapas style shareable menu, everything we ate was delicious with no notes. 10/10 will be back! read more

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If you haven't been to I.d. yet, what are you waiting for?? This is our absolute favorite spot to dine in the lake country area. The staff is always incredible, the vibe is perfect, and the food... my goodness!! They are the perfect spot to try many smaller dishes and the best part is they are constantly changing the menu. This is what keeps us coming back! Even with the change, the new items are always amazing. Our favorite this to share (that never changes) is the warm feta dip. Also, the cocktail of choice is the "meet me in the garden" my wife absolutely loves those. You can go wrong here, highly recommend! read more

I.d. - Warm Feta Dip - American Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

This place is STUNNING. From the outside of the hotel to the romantic interior, the ambiance is fantastic. The food here is constantly changing but consistently fantastic. The truffle fries are a staple, paired with a garlic aioli. The sweet fire chicken bread flatbread was great if you're looking to venture out a bit. The truffle mac and cheese is more on the Al dente side, not too overbearing of a truffle flavor as well. The wait staff is incredibly attentive, filling drinks, bringing food, and very polite. Overall a perfect date night or special occasion spot l! read more

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Nice place!!!!! Warm welcoming inviting atmosphere. Staff friendly efficient glad to assist you. Spacious room between the tables and bar stools. You are not shoe horned in. This was only a cocktail stop tonight so I can't rate the food via tasting this time though but last time it was amazing. And from friends that frequent this establishment they rave about it all the time. So repeat customers that rave about return visits in my mind always hold more weight than the occasional stop. So bon appétit read more

A great small/shared plates eatery in the Delafield Hotel. We went the night before Valentines Day, enjoyed every dish and the service was very attentive. As our server indicated before ordering, the portions are larger than a traditional tapas restaurant, but we still over-ordered a bit and had plenty to take home for the next night. read more

Was very disappointed of the lack of Covid-19 protocols, staff were wearing masks but the tables were full and not socially distanced at . It was a pity because I was excited to try the food. Food was mediocre as well. Not a lot of selection and some of the dishes were fusions gone bad. Tried again for Mother's Day in 2025 Overpriced and underwhelmed. We won't try it again read more

First impressions make a difference. Welcoming and visually appealing lighting, intentionally simple yet chic decor, private dining rooms with comfortable seating and appropriately selected dining music and impeccable service. Dust off your fancy clothes this place is a great location for a business dinner or date night with your friends group. We eat with our eyes first and I.d. takes plating to the next level. If you dine with a large group you get to try a bite of each dish and you will truly leave happy and satisfied. What should you order? Glad you asked because we had the chef select our dishes and here were my favorites: Snack category - the truffle fries are to die for and of course get the crispy brussel sprouts because everything is better with bacon and bacon is truly the star of this dish. Bread category - because there is a category specific to bread you need to order it because it comes with all the bread types and foie gras and bone marrow spreads take those carbs to the next level. Shared plates category - if you haven't tried a smash burger please order it you will not be disappointed. Be sure to also order the scallops which are served with a rice cake, bok choy and ginger plums which makes for a fantastic bite. The hanger steak marinade was very flavorful and comes with broccolini and I'm a fan of broccolini. Dessert category - you will be full by this point but order all the desserts because you just try a small bite of each one. My favorite was the caramel apple accompanied with horchata ice cream and a fancy designed cinnamon sugar fried dough. My next favorite was the chocolate pecan crunch bar served with butterscotch ice cream - truly sweet. For certain a five-star dining experience - make your reservation today. read more

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Last night we had my birthday dinner at I.d. inside the Delafield Hotel. This place has been on my yelp list for quite some time. We are also glad that we ended up there for dinner. Our server, Parker, started by telling us the history of the hotel, and what type of restaurant I.d. is. Which is a small plates shared experience. And let me tell you, you will have an experience. We had a party of four, and we chose to have 4 to 5 starters, three main shared, and some flatbread. Also, he recommended the craft cocktails from the menu. They were absolutely amazing. You can't go wrong choosing any one of them.He recommended the craft cocktails from the menu. They were absolutely amazing. You can't go wrong choosing anyone of them. My favorite was"Meet me in the garden". Parker also recommended what type of wine to pair with the menu. All of the shared plates we had were very generous in size, more so than you would find at a normal tapas type restaurant. from the truffle fries, to the tempura foraged mushrooms,to the Hagar steak everything was fabulous. From the beautiful decor, to the dinner, and a sweet finish with a birthday cake for me , the evening was wonderful. Largely due to the magical Parker our server. If you are lucky enough to have him attending you for the night, you will lack for nothing. Great place for any special occasion, date night, dinner with a group of friends. Highly recommend. The one thing that was something that could be improved upon, is when the courses came. I felt like they were rushing us? I thought it was going to be spaced out a bit more than it was. I felt like we had food on food on food on the table. We even asked if they could slow down the courses, which they said they would, but they did not. That is the only downfall. read more

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Very pleased! Upscale restaurant with amazing food! Great service and relaxing ambiance!

(NOTE: This is a reprint of a review I made on May 25, 2025 under my old profile.) My husband and I enjoyed our first experience at I.d. last night, along with his sister and her husband, long-time fans of the restaurant that offers an exquisite menu to match its elegant and inviting decor. Our server, Kim, was cheerful, welcoming, and attentive, and helped us make a few decisions since there were so many exceptional options. My husband and I ordered a bottle of Textbook Merlot, and my sister-in-law went with an n/a version of their Walk in the Garden cocktail upon Kim's recommendation. Both were the perfect accompaniments to our meal, which included the warm whipped feta appetizer, grilled octopus and Early Harvest salads, pork empanadas, scallops, Korean BBQ lettuce wraps, and the tri-tip flatbread. My SIL is gluten-free and except for the empanadas and flatbread, she was able eat everything else (she was even given GF crackers in addition to the pita that came with the whipped feta). The standouts for me were the feta, empanadas, and scallops. The octopus, while tasty, was a little cooler than my liking (but it was in a salad, so I should've expected that), and the flatbread was a bit salty for my taste (but I hardly salt anything, so that's not a surprise either), but nothing was left at the end of the meal because as a group we found it all to be delicious. Overall, our first visit was an excellent experience, and it certainly won't be our last! read more

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A shout out to the Delafield Hotel. If you live in WI and want a staycation, I definitely recommend staying at the Delafield Hotel and dinner reservations at I.D. I am a bit weary on hotel restaurants but I love this place. The ambiance is cool and sleek. The food menu alternates to keep things refreshing. I noticed the drink menu doesn't change as frequently. The server recommended a couple duplicates for our party of 6 but we could have stuck with 1. The favorites of the night were warmed whipped feta & herbs, peruvian grilled octopus, and black angus tenderloin. The smoked chicken and chorizo paella and kimchi porky belly flatbread were a fun take. I personally would pass on the double cheesy smash burger and the short rib & oyster mushroom birria tacos. They were tasty but do yourself a favor and go to a burger or taco joint for these items. Service was attentive and the food came out at a good pace. Definitely check out I.D. There is a little something for everyone on their menu. read more

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Love the atmosphere in the bar and the food is always on point. Sadly the cocktails are not, generally watered down and not well crafted. Wine selection is limited. Hoping those can be shored up as this is an great little spot in Delafield read more

My husband and I enjoyed our first experience at I.d. last night, along with his sister and her husband, long-time fans of the restaurant that offers an exquisite menu to match its elegant and inviting decor. Our server, Kim, was cheerful, welcoming, and attentive, and helped us make a few decisions since there were so many exceptional options. My husband and I ordered a bottle of Textbook Merlot, and my sister-in-law went with an n/a version of their Walk in the Garden cocktail upon Kim's recommendation. Both were the perfect accompaniments to our meal, which included the warm whipped feta appetizer, grilled octopus and Early Harvest salads, pork empanadas, scallops, Korean BBQ lettuce wraps, and the tri-tip flatbread. My SIL is gluten-free and except for the empanadas and flatbread, she was able eat everything else (she was even given GF crackers in addition to the pita that came with the whipped feta). The standouts for me were the feta, empanadas, and scallops. The octopus, while tasty, was a little cooler than my liking (but it was in a salad, so I should've expected that), and the flatbread was a bit salty for my taste (but I hardly salt anything, so that's not a surprise either), but nothing was left at the end of the meal because as a group we found it all to be delicious. Overall, our first visit was an excellent experience, and it certainly won't be our last! read more

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Attached to the lovely Delafield Hotel, the fabulous I.D. restaurant offers an inspired menu to be enjoyed surrounded by a beautiful decor; the chandeliers are stunning. We enjoyed the pork empanadas and grilled octopus served by our charming and entertaining waiter, Mike. He took good care of us without hovering and added to an overall delightful evening. read more

Such a pleasant surprise! A must-try in Delafield, hands down. We were seated right away out on the patio. What a lovely space! We ordered the Japanese milk bread, heirloom carrots, lobster pasta, pork belly tacos and chocolate crepe cake. OMG not one thing disappointed. The rolls were perfection. The beet radiatore pasta with the lobster was phenomenal, loved the color! The carrots may have been the best I've ever had with that dark chili oil. The tacos were flavorful and light. And finally the crepe cake-- that lavender whipped ganache was delightful. The pricing is steep but the food quality and ambiance totally match it. Our waiter was prompt, professional and not only knew the menu well, he made great recommendations-- too. Ok, the drinks though. I ordered first the Meet Me In the Garden-- the cucumber vodka was perfect for a summer day. Then the Pico de Vodka-- again, such a summery drink with the cucumber and basil. I kind of want to try everything their bartenders stir and shake up! I.d. is a big city treasure living in little old Delafield. Checkout their seasonal, always changing menu if you're ever in town. read more

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Wonderful service. New dishes each season. Great atmosphere. Sit at the counter to watch them prepare and an additional experience. read more

While breweries and brew pubs are common, it's a bit more difficult to find a proper cocktail bar in the area. A quick search on yelp led me to I.d., and it was a great recommendation. While it's in the Delafield Hotel, it has a separate entrance and the restaurant bar has a great rustic chic feel to it. The menu has some classics as well their house cocktails, but I really enjoyed the Martinez (with Botanist gin) and a Red Hook (with a Midwest rye) that I requested. The drinks were solid, and I also loved the beautiful stemware. The bartender, Sam, has a great combo of hospitality and skills, and really made my visit enjoyable. I have no idea when I will be back in Delafield, but if I do, I.d. will be my first stop! read more

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The music on the hill is a total bust!.... First of all if your going to host an event of this size and tell people they can't bring drinks in the cooler on the hill ok no problem but have the propert staff and stations to accomedate the crowd. We waited 30 min to get a drink and they couldn't even fill the cup...what a joke. Then we ordered some food and 48 min later still not ready our order of French fries and one taco. There had to be more than 300 people outside and they had one table serving it all. Very poorly planned and we left read more

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we only had drinks and appetizers while sitting on the patio. recommendations prompted us to give I.d. a try. we ordered cocktails and and creamy feta dip while reviewing the menu. the menu options were limited in my opinion and just did not appeal. service was fast, drinks were flavorful and the restaurant and bar area are attractive. read more

Food, drinks, service, the space?? All absolutely incredible. I was worried the seating near the open style kitchen would be super loud and uncomfortable, but it was a great experience and I was still able to have a wonderful time with my dinner company. read more

I've been trying to get to this place for a while and I finally made it. I went on brunch on a Sunday morning it wasn't many people there but I got a chance to look at the whole place take a couple pictures talk to some of the staff and have great service all to myself. The layout is really nice open kitchen concept, very good decor the employees are well dressed just a very nice looking place. The brunch menu has about 10 to 12 items on it, lotta good choices by the way this place is not cheap lol. I decided to go with the salmon Benedict and some Hudson whiskey, I know I was drinking a little early don't judge me lol. The salmon was really freaking good I smashed it , the waitresses said to me wow you were really hungry lol. Btw for the whiskey they pour extremely well, I was feeling pretty good after one drink. This is a fantastic place I like to come here again for dinner and see what that's about I will definitely recommend this place it's on the Kenney's A list. read more

I.d. - Salmon Benedict tarttime - American Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

Just came for the ambiance and something small to munch on while enjoying the evening out of the house after a long week! While we weren't hungry enough for a full meal, we were impressed with the service and high class evening they strive to present. We will definitely be back for more! The nibbles and drinks were great! read more

I.d. - Charcuterie and the Business cocktail - American Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

Delicious cocktails! Truffle fries, mushroom flatbread, shrimp and scallop pasta, and short ribs all delish. Pork belly - meh, seemed like it needed to be seared more. Macadamia nut dessert tasty. Great service! read more

This is still my favorite spot ever. Does it likely have a little to do with it being my husband and I's first date spot? Probably. But mostly it has to do with the food, service and ambiance :) We visit here at least once a year for our anniversary, we visited this year early as our baby is due on our anniversary and we didn't want to risk missing a visit! We always try a variety of dishes - this time we went with the foie butter and ciabatta (AMAZING pairing, a must try), fried chicken slider (a new favorite of ours), the truffle fries, short rib and oyster mushroom birria tacos and the hanger steak entree. Wow was it all delicious. The hanger steak was cooked to perfection. Our server was sweet and knowledgeable about the food. She was also attentive but let us enjoy our time together. Thank you I.D. for another great experience!! read more

An unexpected trip to Oconomowoc overnight led me to book a hotel room at the Delafield Hotel, and I opted to enjoy dinner at I.d. A lovely warm vibe contrasted with the freezing temperatures outside. I got the milk bread with accompanying jam (delicious), the salmon and roasted carrots. Small plates but big flavors. A really special place that felt like a local spot even for this SoCal visitor. read more

I.d. - American Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin

I've now been here for brunch and drinks. I can say each time a great experience. It's the perfect place to meet for a drink. Bartender was nice and made a perfect old fashion. That's hard to do when you are in Wisconsin. They have a great selection of food. The bar is amble and it's a great place to meet for drinks and socialize. We will be back soon! read more

This place is stellar with their great food and drinks. Have come here many times, doesn't disappoint!

We were a group of three having brunch at 11am on a Sunday. Latte, expressos were solid. I had meet me in the garden gin cocktail and it was top notch. Renee our server was warm and attentive. I'll speak to the corned beef hash which is an item I'll order every time I see it on a restaurant menu. It was an elevated version and the eggs were perfect. I will note it seemed to take about ten to fifteen minutes too long to receive our food and it was most tables in the room experiencing that wait. Also unrelated side note, some cute shopping in Delafield but many stores closed on a Sunday. read more

Easy to find in the Delafield village, I.d. found me in great spirits tonight! My good friend Richard, who dedicates his heart to a creative, pleasant, and exacting style of table-waiting within this rustic and earthy-toned hotel restaurant, was very interested in our conversation as I dined! I'm so grateful for his kind recommendation for me to try I.d., of which I had been unaware about, tucked into a cozy corner of Lake Country. Even more grateful am I to receive the Kimchi Cake on the house! As I had originally expected to eat the pancake, and based my order off of the brunch menu, my friendly server understood my confusion and allowed for this free dish. - To note, the brunch menu is only available on Sundays. With my flourishing intrigue in the glinting arabesque decor, I expected to be caressed by vivid new flavours upon my indulgence of the finely-articulated dishes that awaited me.. and goodnesses was I ever! - Richard's desert recommendation was exhilarating! An incredible balance of buttery girth, dainty airiness, and lifting lemon smoothed into my senses as I carefully melted through the Olive Oil Ice cream. This artful sensuality contrasted masterfully with the brightly-blazing, palette-juicening flavor directions that flashed from the Kimchi Cake. I made sure to save the eggy depths for the very last morsel. To my absolute and utter delight, I learned that two of my friends from high school work here, so I was just completely overjoyed as this realization grew organically in me throughout my stay! To the artisan scratch chefs, bartenders, and exceptional service - BROVO, BROVO !! read more

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The food here is amazing! I took a friend who was pretty sure the only thing she would like would be the burger but she tried everything I ordered and loved it all! Foodie or not a foodie so yourself a favor and try it out! Bartender Sam was awesome too! read more

Second time dining at I.d. It's a beautiful space but the prices do not match the quality of the food. $38 for 3 scallops? $6 for bread? $3 for butter? $23 for a "smash burger"? Nope. read more

Three of us dined here for dinner on Sunday. Our server recommended that we order 4-5 plates (including an appetizer). We ordered 4 plates plus an appetizer. I understand that tapas are small plates, however, this was not enough food for three adults. We are not big eaters, but would have needed to order at least 4 more plates in order to not leave hungry. There was a nice blend of textures, colors and flavors on the plates that we did order, however the food on every plate was so salty that it masked the flavor nuances of all the work put into these dishes. Many hours after the meal, I am still tasting, and my stomach is feeling, the salt. The scallops were the best thing we ordered. Again, too salty, which overwhelmed the flavors of the nicely seared, but slightly overcooked, scallops. For $24 there were two scallops, so we needed to order an extra on this dish. The atmosphere/decor was lovely/eclectic, relaxing, and it felt classy and fun. The ambiance was the best part of this dining experience. The AC was up too high, so we were all uncomfortably cold during the whole meal. The service was good, but didn't feel special. We did not have drinks on this occasion. If we had each had one drink, and had ordered enough food to feel sated upon leaving, the meal would have cost well over $400, closer to $500. It just didn't come together well enough to warrant that price. read more

This place. I loved it. Great place for a date night or celebration- we came for my grandmas birthday. I knew it had the smaller portions prior to going but honestly it was more than I expected. The waitress told us people normally get 2-3 entries per person. We got 3 and it was more than enough for my grandma and I (with the appetizer and dessert). Everything was great. The favorite at our table was the octopus special!! I hope they bring this in as a constant menu item because it truly was so so good! Close second would be the salmon. The meat entree was not as good as I anticipated. Will be back!! read more

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Not cheap but everything I've had here is delicious. If you go for brunch get the brioche toast! read more

I.d. - Eggs, bacon, potatoes, and brioche toast. - American Near Me - Delafield, Wisconsin