Waukesha welcomed Generations at Five Points, 294 West Main St., shortly after Christmas of 2008, along its historic downtown and riverwalk district. The restaurant is somewhat hidden in a plain storefront in a bustling area, which is otherwise laced with boutiques and eateries.

With a pale blue and tan color theme, Generations’ décor lands somewhere between retroland trendy and subdued lounge, with a bar and tall tables near the entry and upholstered banquettes in the back area. Generations, which is run by Delaine Nelson, her daughter, and three grandchildren, hums with loud conversation and the clink of small plates being delivered and removed as diners sample tapas from the kitchen.