By Rose Pitcher
Enjoy romantic Wisconsin sunsets.
Appleton, Wisconsin, is the home of the Trails of the Fox Cities, The Building for Kids-Fox Cities Children's Museum and many other attractions. Spend your days learning about the paper and hydroelectric industries that shaped the area at places such as the Paper Discovery Center and the historic Hearthstone House, and then take the time to relax and dine at one of Appleton's
romantic restaurants, where you can talk about the day's events in peaceful surroundings.
Apollon
Apollon has been serving gourmet Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in Appleton for more than 16 years. Apollon was honored with The Golden Fork Award by Fox Cities Magazine in 2007, 2008 and 2009 for being the best restaurant in the Appleton area to serve Greek and Mediterranean dishes.
At Apollon, you will be seated in the midst of Greek artwork, dark woods, luxurious seating areas, fine linens and fine stemware. Popular dishes at Apollon include flaming rack of lamb which is served with metaxa and mushroom cream sauce, and moussaka, which is a traditional Greek dish that features eggplant layered with potatoes and ground lamb and beef and topped with a special sauce. A number of salads, soups and seafood options are also available, and your meal can be complemented by a long list of fine wines and cocktails.
Apollon
207 N. Appleton St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1122
apollonrestaurant.com
Katsu-Ya
Katsu-Ya offers Hibachi dining and a sushi bar. It provides gourmet Asian-inspired meals and a side show of sorts. Enjoy popular Hibachi cooked meals made with beef, pork, chicken, vegetables and fresh seafood while they are being cooked in front of you on flaming grills while wild chefs fling knives and spatulas in the air.
If you are a sushi fan, you will have your choice of specialty rolls, such as the crabby gator roll, which combines fresh crab, eel, avocado and fish eggs and is topped with a spicy sauce, and the deep-fried dynamite roll, which is made with tonkatsu sauce and dried bonito flakes and deep-fried whole.
Katsu-Ya
511 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 882-4183
nakashimas.com
Pullman's Restaurant
Pullman's Restaurant was named as the best overall restaurant in Appleton in 2008 by The Post-Crescent newspaper. Pullman's is known for a vast patio that sits along the edge of the Fox River and offers panoramic views of the city. Romantics will enjoy sunsets over the river while dining on a number of steak, seafood and poultry dishes. Popular menu items include the pecan halibut platter, which features a fresh halibut fillet broiled and coated with a secret-recipe butter pecan crusting and Pullman's surf 'n' turf combo, which lets you choose from spicy Thai shrimp, coconut shrimp and popcorn shrimp to be served with a fresh lobster tail and prime USDA steak. A number of pizzas, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts are also on the menu and can be ordered with custom-mixed drinks from a full bar.
Pullman's Restaurant
619 S. Old Oneida St.
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 830-7855
pullmansrestaurant.com
About the Author:
Rose Pitcher is a licensed and accredited cosmetology instructor, marketing consultant and writer in Redding, Calif. Pitcher holds Bachelors of Arts degrees in journalism and mass communications from Chico State University in Chico, Calif. Pitcher has been published in a number of beauty industry publications in print and online including eHow and Trails.com.
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