Dinner at High Stakes in MKE
October 19th, 2026 • 6:00 to 8:00 PM
High Stakes by Bartolotta is the newest offering from The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering organization in the Greater Milwaukee region.
High Stakes by Bartolotta is inspired by Chef Paul Bartolotta’s apprenticeships throughout Europe, his award-winning career in Las Vegas, and his most recent travels in London. Now, we’re bringing that energy home to Milwaukee — all in, with a full house and flush with luxury. A place to see and be seen, where anyone can walk in and feel lucky.
“High Stakes by Bartolotta represents a new chapter in the evolution of The Bartolotta Restaurants and it has afforded me the opportunity to return to the kitchen to work alongside Director of Culinary for The Bartolotta Restaurants Aaron Bickham, as well as Chef de Cuisine for High Stakes by Bartolotta Ian Jones, and the entire culinary support team to collaborate on this menu,” says Chef Bartolotta. “With High Stakes we are redefining Milwaukee’s high standards once again. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered: from the ingredients we are sourcing, wagyu, caviar, and my personal favorite, langoustines, to an experience that feels distinctive, elevated, and cosmopolitan.
The interiors of High Stakes by Bartolotta come from Jay Franke of Jay Franke Design, the Bartolotta Restaurants design partner behind The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant, a 2025 and 2026 Hospitality Design Project Award nominee. Franke draws inspiration from classic London lounges and private social clubs, as well as Chef Bartolotta’s experiences in Europe and Las Vegas. The result is a dining room built for drama, from the moment guests walk in to the moment they raise a glass at Peacock Lounge next door.
The inaugural High Stakes by Bartolotta menu builds off of the corn-fed Black Angus beef program in many of the Bartolotta Restaurants and will include exceptional cuts of beef for their quality and marbling, along with fresh raw bar offerings and an elevated caviar service developed in partnership with Kaviari, featuring a curated selection personally chosen by Chef Paul Bartolotta. Bartolotta’s longstanding relationship with the renowned French caviar house dates back to his time in Las Vegas, with the High Stakes program reflecting his philosophy of serving exceptional caviar generously and making luxury feel more approachable.
High Stakes is opening the restaurant just for IFWTWA. Each attendee will pay $70, including a fixed-price meal, drink, tax, and gratuity.
Please note that the meal is $105, but Visit Milwaukee is paying the additional $35 per person so we can experience this incredible evening.
The menu will include a choice of salad, main course, decadent dessert, and a drink. You will select each item below.
This is not hosted, but surely will be the “can’t miss” dining highlight of the Conference. It is open to all paid attendees, including sponsors, writers, and guests.
Transportation will be provided from Potawatomi to High Stakes. We will depart from the front of the hotel at 5:45 PM. Dinner is from 6 to 8 PM. Buses will return to the hotel when dinner is complete, at about 8 PM.
All payments are non-refundable.
DRESS CODE: Dress to impress. Smart casual, chic, and polished attire. No baseball caps. No T-shirts. Jackets preferred for men.
Dinner Registration
Please CLICK THE SELECT BUTTON BELOW TO MAKE YOUR MEAL CHOICES IN THE POP-UP BOX.
Be sure to add your name and contact information if it does not automatically fill in. If you do not have any food allergies, please put None in the Dietary Restrictions box.
If you are making reservations for more than one person, you will need to make two separate transactions. Please complete one reservation, make the payment, then return to make the reservation for the next person. This is important for the restaurant. Thank you!
Registration ends at 5:00 pm Pacific Time on 10/9/2026. You must register and pay before then. No late registrations due to the restaurant needing advance notice.
Please note: No Refunds! And do note the dress code!