Okay, I will say right from the start that I am a fanboy of Tofte's Table. Have been coming here for many years and have always been impressed. Even had our 40th anniversary party here (on a Monday night). It's an excellent restaurant AND with reasonable pricing. The restaurant is small and intimate. There is a bar area, that has seating, or you several different areas of different size groups. A large table in the middle can accomodate a large group. The staff are always over-the-top amazing. The menu is tapas style has a large variety of dishes, and they change it occasionally to keep it fresh. There are several items that are always on our go-to list including the truffle brussel sprouts, chicken legs, pork belly, grilled veggies and the flourless chocolate cake. The owners Christina and Jason are terrific people. Super easy to work with when we planned our anniversary party. read more

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Tofte's has small plates (tapas) so beware when looking at the menu. Prices seem extremely reasonable until you see that you don't get full sized entrees. We started with the Brussels sprouts. They seemed deep fried, which isn't my preference, but we loved them. Garlic aoeli and Parmesan was an unexpectedly good flavor. They then served the roasted beet arugula salad. Although we don't like beets we loved this salad. One serving gave each of three of us a decent amount of salad. It had a great dressing applied in just the right amount and delicious pickled onions. The roasted beets seemed a touch mushy but were palatable to beet dislikes. Next we moved onto the scallops. We highly recommend them they arrived on a bed of pasta with some vegetables and a wonderful cream sauce. We loved them. Just be aware you need to say how many scallops you want. It's $8 per scallop. We finished with the beef tenderloin. Be careful with your requested doneness. We asked for medium rare and received rare. Otherwise they had a nice crunchy sear and a delicious flavor and accoutrements like mushrooms and the most smooth, creamy, and flavorful garlic mash I've ever had. It had five good sized slices. These three dishes filled up three of us. They serve one plate at a time which gives your meal a relaxed, social feel and also gives you time to digest. It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message you are full so I think dining at this relaxed pace allows you both to get the full flavors of each dish and also to eat just the right amount and not overeat. The only bad part of the meal was the espresso martini. Don't get it. I've tasted way better. Didn't even finish it because of not great taste. read more

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Great spot for a date night or friends and family dinner. The restaurant itself had a good mixture of relaxed and elevated. The food was tasty and there were definitely items on the menu that I want to go back and try. Great place to consider for date night, as you can pretty easily keep it under $100 with a few shareable plates and drinks. We will for sure be back! read more

Tofte's Table - Tomato and Burrata - Comfort Food Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Toftes table was in a cute area and the vibes were great! The plates are shareable and priced very well, we both enjoyed our drinks and are excited to bring people here for a fun easy night out! The tomatoes and burrata was our favorite! read more

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Tried this place for the first time, and it was incredible! We decided to go as walk-ins and hoped that they had space as it was a weekday night. We did get lucky that they had two spots open at the bar! To start we got a couple drinks and my husband really did like some of the alcoholic drinks, I liked my mocktail as it looked great but honestly tasted just like just plain mango juice. The salad was great with fresh ingredients and goat cheese. I think it could've been a little more elevated with candied walnuts as opposed to just regular walnuts. The brussel sprouts were delicious and the chicken leg was to die for, next time we will definitely get two of them. The lobster roll was great filled with tons of fresh lobster and not too much other filling. The chips that came with were also great. We then got our short ribs that was supposed to come on Parmesan risotto. The short rib itself was quite dry and a little tough which was unfortunate cause everything up until this part was perfect. The parmesan risotto was more like sticky rice. The vegetables on the side were absolutely delicious with carrots and other root vegetable that were seasoned and cooked to perfection. I'd definitely recommend the sticky toffee pudding for dessert as it was decadent and the best I've had. The service at the bar was also great and the bartender was really nice and had some great recommendations. Overall I'd come back, but would likely stick to some of the smaller plates as those seemed to be better. read more

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Once again, beautiful night out at Toffee's table with friends, they changed the menu a little bit, but it's still freaking fantastic read more

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Had so many people recommend Tofte's for date night, and we now can understand why! The food, the cocktails, the service... 10 out of 10!! We will absolutely be back! Best dinner in a very long time read more

If you want the trifecta of restaurants: delicious food, great service, and wonderful ambiance. Put this on your list to try. Love this place. Great little spot in downtown Waukesha. Worth the stop!! read more

Absolutely delicious food. Toftes table is not to be missed. We had the deviled eggs, bacon Brussels sprouts (amazing), chicken leg, kielbasa, lobster roll, and short ribs. Dessert was apple cake that was dense and crumbly and just fantastic. Every bite was a treat! Just go and enjoy! read more

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This place is great. The ambiance, the food and the service. Each time we go we leave happy and planning to come back. I enjoyed a grasshopper martini for the first time and it was so good that I want to go back soon just to have that drink. Our food was spot on and the service was good. A very nice and welcoming place that we all enjoy! read more

The best small plates place I have ever been too. The flavors are exquisite. Their fried chicken drumstick and duck confit melted in your mouth. The grilled octopus was succulent. They have the best old fashioned. It has thyme orange sugar crystals and berries. Plus the orange bitters. It's a must have. Our server was helpful and didn't steer us wrong. This is a must on your trip to Milwaukee read more

How often do you struggle with entree selection at a restaurant? You narrow it down to 2 or 3 and then ask the waitress for their recommendation. Then it's a crap shoot if you made the right choice. Well, Tofte's Table in Waukesha offers a chef selected shareable option that is perfectly sized for your group of 5 or more for the low price of $45 p/p! This choice is a no brainer - leave the decisions to them and sit back and enjoy your evening as each surprise dish is unveiled to your table. My favs were the duck tostada, scallops, tenderloin and the flourless chocolate cake. Beautifully plated and incredibly flavorful! Sharing is caring - add this to restaurant to your must try list! read more

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After reading so many great reviews, I had very high hopes for Tofte's Table so this is where we drove out to for our Valentine's dinner but sadly, it didn't live up to our expectations. Let me start by saying the staff and ambiance were on point: could not have asked for a more attentive waitress and the lighting /decor were perfect for a low-key romantic evening. The reservation system worked great and we were seated right away. We were not new to sharable plates/ tapas and excited to choose, with so many yummy things on the menu! We each started with a glass of wine and decided on the maple bacon sprouts and tomato and burrata for the appetizer. This was the perfect start and we enjoyed the charred flavor of the ciabatta, basil olive oil and red onion jam. The maple bacon sprouts basically fell apart because of how cooked they were (deep fried?) but still enjoyable, although neither of us could taste mustard mentioned in the description. Next was the mushroom risotto. The strong mushroom flavors was not unexpected but the lack of creaminess in the risotto and amount of oil made it inedible for us to enjoy for more than a couple of bites. We chalked that up to a bad batch of risotto and looked forward to our next dish, a favorite for both of us - meatloaf! The meatloaf was served with beef reduction and a side of Yukon potatoes and vegetables. The consistency of the meatloaf and initial flavors were very good but unfortunately quickly replaced with heavy, heavy salt. Now, I love salt. A LOT. I'm the one who oversalts everything but the meatloaf was too salty for even me. The potatoes were seasoned perfectly, and with the beef reduction sauce even better. And the vegetables were beyond bland. We were baffled how one plate could have something so bland, another item so incredibly salty and yet another be seasoned perfectly. Unfortunately by the end of our dinner, we had decided the wine was the best part of the meal which was disappointing for our Valentine's dinner that I had such high expectations for. My date thought maybe we just picked the wrong things on the menu based on the reviews but if that's the case then the menu should be updated to avoid this sort of experience. It is not often I take the time to write an unsatisfactory review but maybe we just came on the wrong night. read more

Tofte's Table - Tomato and burrata - Comfort Food Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

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One of the most wonderful places we've been to in the area. Between the moody lighting, wonderful and attentive staff, and delicious food, it was a top tier experience. We ordered 7 different items and we honestly couldn't decide which our favorite was. Both my husband and I agreed the chicken leg and the sticky toffee pudding was to die for! read more

Tofte's Table - Comfort Food Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Tofte's Table is one of my favorite restaurants in the waukesha area! Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. He checked in on us frequently and gave us new plates for each shareable item we ordered. We ended up ordering a Caesar salad, chicken leg, mushroom risotto, and scallops - all items were fantastic! For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake which was also delicious. Will be coming back soon! read more

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Toftes never dissatisfied, nor service disappoints. The ambiance is always cozy, welcoming and lovely with the Riverwalk right across the street. I have done the small plates which gives you the variety and choice you want and always share with a friend. The chefs choice is fun and a suprise to what is coming out and a 5 course meal which is a good value for the money. You get to try many delicious options. You will have a wonderful experience. Enjoy read more

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We have been long time patrons of Toftes Table as it was our goto place for special occasions for over 5 years. This made last night's dinner very surprising. It started out well; we had 8 pm reservations but were contacted to let us know we could come early. This was great news because we were hungry and looking forward to the food. We ordered 4 dishes and dessert, all that we have had there before. All 4 dishes lacked flavor and most surprisingly tasted greasy. The bacon Brussels were the worst. Grease floated on top and under the dish and this was the only flavor we could taste. The pork belly was undercooked and the whole dish was mushy. The short rib was okay but again lacked the great flavor that we looked forward to. Our last dish was burrata which was okay but again was not as special as it had been in the past. I truly hope that this was an off night only, but the fact that there were empty tables as we ate makes us wonder. read more

Best food in Waukesha by far, and it's not even close. Staff is always amazing, ambiance is perfect for friends/family/food. Their drinks are incredible and everything from the food and liquor is sourced from WI! Highly recommend! read more

Great food! Staff so professional, helpful & FUN. We didn't have reservations HIGHLY RECOMMEND RSVP, we went on a Wednesday & it was packed. From drinks to appetizers & meal was fantastic! BUT to top off the night SMOKED SMORES dessert! Cool to look at & very yummy! Can't wait to go back read more

Small plate affair that is extremely fun to share. Dimly lit environment, but not too dark, perfect. Great staff and great food. They do an absolutely great job of making you feel comfortable. read more

What a great place to get real food! Plates are large enough to share or if you're hungry this is for you. Lots of options presented beautifully and deliciously. Love the corn appetizer fries and the grilled veggies were the bomb.Amish chicken melts in your mouth so tender as well as the short rib amazing. The desserts, so many to choose and again sizable to share. Oh and the scallops! Love how you can order as many as you want with a nice Couscous and veggie accompaniment. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary with the welcoming staff at Tofte's. Our server, Melissa, was impressive. The food was superb and the atmosphere warm and inviting. They offer a wide range of drinks including handmade n/a cocktails and mocktails. Nothing about the exemplary service was forced or routine. Everything was special, and we left looking forward to our next visit. Kudos to the Toftes and their incredible staff! read more

Excellent food excellent service wonderful ambience absolutely a cut above anything else in Lake country or Waukesha!

I've heard really good things about this place. We went for Friday Night Live and thought we'd check if we could sneak in for a meal at the bar. They got us In!! The food was great, when it got to us. We ordered three items (it's a tapas concept) and it took 2 hours to receive all of our food. I'm not sure if they were swamped or understaffed, but wow. read more

Tofte's Table - Fish fry - Comfort Food Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

I've dined at Tofte's Table twice now and both times I've enjoyed myself immensely. This is a totally unique fine dining experience that you cannot find anywhere else in Waukesha. It is very pricey, but if you're a foodie like me, it's worth the money. You also absolutely need to make a reservation. This is the formula we use for determining how many plates to order: 2 people = 2 plates, 1 dessert 3 people = 3-4 plates, 1-2 desserts 4 people = 4-5 plates, 2 desserts I forgot to take photos of these two dishes, but the kale and collard dip and the burrata are absolutely amazing starters. If you're a fan of artichoke dip, absolutely try out the kale and collard dip. It's like an elevated version of that - super cheesy and flavorful and rich. The burrata is absolutely delicious. If you're not familiar with it, burrata is an Italian cheese and I find that it tastes like mozzarella but has a texture closer to ricotta. If you have more than two people in your party, it would be a good idea order two burrata balls - you'll absolutely devour them. Make sure you really slather the baguette with the cheese and pile on some of the pickled red onion and a bit of the heirloom tomato. The Amish chicken and the braised short ribs are a must. If you don't order them, you're absolutely missing out. The easiest way to describe the Amish chicken is Thanksgiving condensed on a plate. So cozy and delicious. The braised short ribs are decadent and savory and substantial. Take a bite of the radishes and carrots between each bite of the short ribs to cut the extreme savoriness. If you're debating between which dessert to try, let me make this easy for you. GET THE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING. Easily one of the best things I've ever tasted. It looks like a slice of cake, but it is so gooey and sweet. The s'mores was pretty good too, but the presentation really made it stand out. They infuse it with campfire smoke and uncover it at your table so a little swirl of smoke dissipates over the whole dessert. I don't think I'd order it again, it wasn't as hot and gooey as I would have hoped. You can get something just as good making your own s'more stuff home. The cocktails and mocktails are also delicious. Our server mentioned that they can add alcohol to any of the mocktails if you see something you like and want to booze it up a bit. The Berry No-Tini is a delicious mocktail, but might be good with a little bit of vodka. The watermelon mojito is delicious. They don't skimp on the watermelon purée and the mint, so you can bet that it'll be flavorful. The New Fashioned is also a fun drink to try if you like whiskey - and the presentation is adorable. I would 1000000% recommend trying out Tofte's Table if you've got the time and the money. The food is divine. Absolutely divine. read more

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Fantastic bar service, delicious food, and an incredible atmosphere. Great for any occasion or event!

Great ambiance! We got a variety of dishes and would recommend trying all of the dishes: Fries: would highly recommend! The mushrooms and wasabi added subtle flavors and made it more interesting than traditional fries. Fried Chicken: perfectly crisp. Definitely on the sweeter side and reminded me of chicken and waffles vibe. Brussel sprouts: good flavor and may be personal preference, but was pretty charred so it overwhelmed the other flavors. Scallops: perfectly cooked! The asparagus onion veggies it came with I thought were delicious, but my bf thought they were more bland than not. Short rib: tender and reduction was good. The hash was very decent and really hit the spot. Pork belly: this dish was good but was a little tough. It was also a little sweet. Nothing bad about it just wasn't anticipating that! Creme Brûlée: delicious creaminess with fresh fruit and the most satisfying sugar crack. Definitely get!! read more

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We loved it! It was for my birthday dinner, recommended by family and it came through with flying colors. Drink specials was a nice offer, but I had my heart set on a Manhattan. 'Do you have one large ice cube?' Yes was the answer and our waitstaff was efficient, patient and kind, and informed us of details of what we could order with kindness and comments. They are a small plate restaurant which was cool and not large, not small. Great atmosphere and comfortable. The Ceaser salad was as our staff said 'the only place I want to eat this' A-Mazing! I had to agree. The mushroom risotto, the duck confit, the scallops, all wonderful and done perfectly. The only thing we didn't care for unfortunately were the Brussels sprouts, which were burnt and supposed to be, but a bit too much, almost unedible. The dessert choices were good and I had mango sherbet - delicious!!!! Highly recommended this place in a nice area in Waukesha. read more

This place is top notch! Between four of us we had 8 different dishes and we loved them all. The prices are reasonable and the service was lovely. The only thing I will knock is the chicken drumstick just a little, I guess the hype was too much and while it was a nice delicious drumstick it was only a chicken drumstick. I can't wait to go back and try some new things and have some of my new favorites again! read more

My friend and I have dinner once a month and she recommended Tofte's Table (which has been on my 'go to' list for awhile). Excellent friendly service from the bartender (as we sat at the bar) as well as great food recommendations. We ordered the banh mi fries, octopus, and scallops. Everything was excellent but the octopus was our favorite. The octopus was flavorful and tender, a must order if you love seafood. The ambiance of Tofte's Table was top tier. The food we ordered was well paced and we had ample time to enjoy each dish. For dessert my friend had the sticky toffee cake which was phenomenal. I expected it to be a dense, heavy cake but it was airy and so good! I had the creme brûlée which was rich, creamy, paired with fruit which balanced the sweetness. I can not wait to go back and am already thinking about what dishes I'm going to order on our next girls night dinner. read more

Tofte's Table - Sticky toffee cake, crème brûlée - Comfort Food Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Amazing! Our waiter was amazing just like the food! We went for a birthday and they have us free deserts. We would tottaly recommend the tasting menu and the sticky toffee pudding. If your going you should splurge on some of their funky drink options! Total recommend!!!!!! read more

Tofte's Table - Blueberry Margarita with lemon essence bubbles. - Comfort Food Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

the ambiance of the restaurant was great. the server was excellent and the food was outstanding. The pricing is affordable. We will definitely be back. read more

Not really sure why everyone is so in love with this place. Ordered take out since it has been difficult to get any last minute reservation. The menu has always looked intriguing to me. Had the scallop - yep one scallop. Which was alright - its accompaniments were blah. Also had the risotto - over cooked and mushy. Risottos are hard, yes, but if you can't execute it correctly then don't. read more

First time here and had a great experience- we sat at the bar with a reservation and great food and service- we will definitely be back soon! read more

Wow, we did the chefs selection the other night and we were amazed and the high quality food that came out. Not one piece was left on the table and totally catered to high end presentation. If you are looking to have a superb meal with a very high end cocktail, this is the place to be!! Service was 11/10!! read more

Tofte's Table has been on my list to try for a couple of years, but with so many great restaurants within 5 minutes of my house, I didn't have the sense of urgency to drive out to visit. That was a mistake on my part. Last night, I found myself in Waukesha around dinner time, and I was hungry, so I decided to order curbside pickup from them via their website. That process was easy. I arrived and noticed they had outdoor seating with very generous social distancing in place. None of the guests were wearing masks, as I expected, but all of the staff wore masks. I saw one open table that only had one other table nearby and it was at least 10 feet away, so I called the restaurant, and since no one was waiting for that table, they graciously accommodated me and converted my pre-paid curbside order to a plated and full-service outdoor dining experience. Everyone was incredibly warm and friendly, and the food was really outstanding! I ordered the Duck Confit Tostada, which was perfectly cooked with beautiful colors and different textures, the Fried Chicken Leg, which was perfectly seasoned with crunchy skin, tender meat, and a delicious maple drizzle that I asked to be put on the side, and the Braised Short Rib over Parmesan Risotto, honey-glazed carrots, and radishes. The braised beef was incredibly tender! The risotto was a tad firm in texture, but every bite of each of the three dishes was delicious, and I would order them all again! I also enjoyed a Mango Mule, made with a mango puree, which was delicious and refreshing! I could not have asked for a better visit, and I have dined out enough to feel confident that my experience is the norm at Tofte's Table. Shame on me for taking so long to get here, but it will remain on my radar for future visits! Another sign of a great restaurant is one that chefs from other restaurants like to visit. On my visit I saw the chef an owner of a Milwaukee restaurant walking in with his family. If you've been then you know what I'm saying, and if you haven't then you need to visit soon! read more

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Really fantastic, unique menu. All the food was spectacular. Look forward to the next time I'm in town.

First time but not the last to this wonderful tapas restaurant in quaint downtown Waukesha. Attentive professional service without being stuffy. Waiter explained the dining experience. Enjoyed one of the craft mock tails on the menu. Each tapas plate was a new favorite. We enjoyed burrata with pickled red onions, tomato, special sauce. Scallop was delicious. Perch fish fry with potato pancake and special slaw were wonderful. Beef tenderloin was melt in your mouth. We look forward to our next dining experience soon. read more

We have been waiting to eat here and we're kicking ourselves it took us so long because it was GREAT! We sat at their bar and the bar tender was warm and welcoming with explaining the cocktail and food menu. I don't love salads by any means but I LOVE their Caesar Salad. The perch fry was good with a twist to your traditional coleslaw. The shrimp in the Blackened Shrimp pasta dish had lots of flavor. The mushroom risotto was delicious but a tad salty and heavy. read more

Tofte's Table - Perch Fry - Comfort Food Near Me - Waukesha, Wisconsin

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In the heart of downtown Waukesha. Service is top notch! They are so nice. The server Rob aka, Rob Roy/Brad, he will get the joke, lol, was a pleasure. Food Is incredible. Whatever your little heart desires, you will leave feeling satisfied. Upscale yet not pretentious. Beautiful atmosphere. You can dress up or not. Whatever your jam. You do you baby! I will say reservations are probably suggested since this place gets busy. It can be loud and hard to hear. But that's me being an old mo fo! If your needing quiet probably not your place. Fun vibes all around. read more