Trendy places usually run a high risk of going out of fashion, but Elsa’s, open since the early ’80s, has beaten the odds. Its modern, elegantly comfortable interior has undergone only minor modifications over the years, and the superbly served hamburgers remain the core of the menu. Now in its third decade, Elsa’s remains one of Milwaukee’s most cosmopolitan bars and a favorite place to spot local celebrities.

Elsa’s on the Park
833 N. Jefferson St.
765-0615

http://www.elsas.com/

Runners-up: Decibel, Whiskey Bar