Capitol Chophouse

• The Capitol Chophouse is located in Madison, with sister restaurants in Milwaukee and Lake Geneva, plus a fourth location in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Capital Times praises the Capitol Chophouse for its treatment of steak-house basics, such as the "succulent" tenderloin fillet. The restaurant also offers non-beef options, such as the fresh king salmon roasted on a cedar plank or the poblano remoulade crab cakes. The steaks, veal and pork are all sourced from local farms, as are the vegetables whenever possible. Seafood flies in from both coasts. Private dining is available for large groups and celebrations.
  
  

Carnevor

• Carnevor received the "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine in 2008 and was rated Milwaukee's "Top Upscale Restaurant" by Business Journal two years in a row. If your appetite for quality steaks is matched by a taste for sleek, contemporary design, you'll enjoy Carnevor's menu as much as its decor. The menu features a balance of steaks, chops, fowl and seafood. To the extensive menu, Carnevor adds an even lengthier wine list, with more than 350 different wines available. Besides traditional cuts, Carnevor offers specialties like Kobe beef and sauces and toppings like truffle butter or fried quail eggs.
  
  

Brett Favre's Steak House

• If your visit to Wisconsin is a testament to your undying support for the Green Bay Packers, then your trip wouldn't be complete without dining at Brett Favre's Steak House in Green Bay. The menu is a mixture of Northern and Southern cuisines, in tribute to Favre's Southern roots, all wrapped around the standard fare of a classic steak house. You can choose among prime rib, jambalaya or steak sandwiches, a local favorite.
  
  

Mo's, A Place for Steaks

• Mo's has received applause from Milwaukee Magazine, garnering praise for "Best Steaks in Milwaukee" as well as the magazine's "Readers Choice Award." The restaurant specializes in elegant table-side presentations and for a milieu that's elegant, with the decor and style of a classic steak house. Creative dishes include "The Big Shorty," a braised short rib that comes with a blue cheese and Dijon crust. For a decadent spin on "surf and turf," order the "The Dainty Lady," which combines two bacon-wrapped scallops with a 4-oz. filet mignon.