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Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant Carson’s - Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue - Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant Carson’s - Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant Carson’s - Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue - Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee

4.8
4.8
1714 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
America's #1 BBQ since 1977, Carson's dedication to hearty portions, homemade recipes, and an unwavering commitment to the finest quality makes it no wonder why we earn that title year after year.

Carson's slow-smoked Essential Chicago BBQ babyback ribs are the star attraction, but other must-try BBQ or Greek Chicken and Chops, USDA Certified Black Angus and Prime Steaks, Award-Winning Cole Slaw, exceptional salad dressings, scratch-made potato sides, shrimp, and salmon.

Indulge in our attentive & personal service in time-tested old-school ambiance; high-backed leather booths, white tablecloths, and roomy chairs & barstools. Above the glow of candlelight, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and hundreds of other notable Carson's fans join you in your meal. Located just steps from the Fiserv Forum, Carson's stands at the Milwaukee riverfront on the ground floor of The Moderne high-rise.
Come see why Carson's is a quintessential landmark restaurant for over 45 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    The Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Catering
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-us<br />OR Visit our website RIBS.COM<br />THE Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-usOR Visit our website RIBS.COMTHE Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    N Old World 3rd St
  • Parking details
    Valet is available during Fiserv events, Bucks games, and every Friday and Saturday night. $12 for dine-in only and $40 to dine-in and keep your vehicle valeted during the event. (Prices are subject to change.)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,714 people are saying

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee is celebrated for its "exceptional service" and "phenomenal food." Diners rave about the "perfectly cooked steaks" and "great atmosphere." The restaurant is a favorite for pre-event dining, with standout items like the "Mediterranean pork chop" and "delicious crab cakes." Regulars appreciate the "friendly staff" and "consistent quality."
1,714 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Joe our bartender was great as well. Will def be back
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded today
    Dear Joseph, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review of Carson’s Milwaukee! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent visit, especially the food and service. We are further delighted you enjoyed the ambiance and found the value in our menu offerings. We're glad Joe, our bartender, made your experience even better. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We look forward to welcoming you back to Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue soon! Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com

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  2. Jason

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for good service and great tasting food in just the right, peaceful atmosphere, Carson’s has a table for you. If you’re looking for somewhere that has all of that and you get to literally “chow down”, then Carson’s is the place.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Jason, Thank you so much for your awesome 5-star review of Carson’s Milwaukee! We're thrilled you enjoyed the good service, great-tasting food, and peaceful atmosphere at Carson's. We're also super happy you found Carson's to be the perfect place to "chow down." We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com

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  3. Howard VIP

    Milwaukee17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional restaurant!! The food is always excellent and our waiter, Christian, is superb!!! Definitely our favorite Milwaukee restaurant!!!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Howard, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review of Carson’s Milwaukee! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit on March 22nd. We're delighted you found our food, service, and ambiance exceptional. It's also great to know that Christian provided superb service – we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We truly appreciate your kind words and are honored to be your favorite Milwaukee restaurant! Best regards, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com

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  4. Charlotte VIP

    Calgary9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server names Kane was awesome and just attentive and knowledgeable. Greek salad was outstanding as always and I have to add a protein which was salmon this time !! Thanks Carson’s as always
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Charlotte, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review of Carson’s Milwaukee! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your dining experience yesterday. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the Greek salad with salmon and that Kain provided you with awesome, attentive, and knowledgeable service. We're so glad he made your experience special! Kain will be delighted to hear your kind words, and we appreciate you mentioning him specifically. We look forward to serving you again soon and sincerely appreciate your dining loyalty. Best regards, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com

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  5. Monique VIP

    Milwaukee19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, as always. Delicious food, attentive service, and the perfect pace of service. Kane did an excellent job - great personality and attention to detail. Never disappointed with an evening at Carson’s.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on March 16, 2025
    Dear Monique, Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review of Carson’s. We are so glad to hear that you consistently have an excellent experience here, enjoying our delicious food, attentive service, and perfectly paced dining. We are especially pleased to hear about your experience with Cain. It's great to know that his personality and attention to detail enhanced your evening dining. We will certainly share your kind words with him. We appreciate your continued patronage and look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to Carson's! Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS. com

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  6. Danielle VIP

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and attentive staff, love the chicken wings and ribs!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on March 10, 2025
    Dear Danielle, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukeee. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us! We're especially happy you found our staff to be friendly and attentive, and that you love Carson’s Mediterranean chicken wings and award winning barbecue babyback ribs. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, and it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark. See you again soon! Sincerely, Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee RIBS . com

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  7. Katie VIP

    Milwaukee80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were wonderful, we love coming here
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on March 5, 2025
    Dear Katie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us and that you found our food, service, ambiance, and value to be exceptional. We're especially pleased you found our restaurant to be quiet, as we strive to create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our guests. We love having you dine with us and look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team

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  8. MELISSAS

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love carsons! Always great food, great service and great price
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on March 3, 2025
    Dear Melissa, Thank you for your 5-star review and the love 💕 . We're delighted that you enjoy Carson's and appreciate our consistent delivery of great food, service, and value. We value your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS.com

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  9. Erin

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal and an enjoyable time visiting with friends.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on March 3, 2025
    Hello Erin. Thanks so much for your 5 star review of Carson’s Ribs of Milwaukee! We love hearing about our customers’ positive experiences, and we can’t wait to have you back.

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  10. Felicia VIP

    Milwaukee32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience as always. Food and service were outstanding. It was a bit loud but it was Saturday night so to be expected.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on February 23, 2025
    Dear Felicia, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had another excellent experience with us. We're especially pleased to read you enjoyed both the food and the service. We strive to provide outstanding hospitality, and it's wonderful to know that our team hit the mark. Regarding the noise level, we appreciate your understanding. Saturday nights can definitely get a bit lively (especially on event night when Justin Timberlake was next door at Fiserv!). Thanks again for your feedback and continued dining loyalty. See you again soon. Sincerely, Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS.com

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FAQs

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 223-3311.

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee is rated 4.8 stars by 1714 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee

301 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N Old World 3rd St
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is available during Fiserv events, Bucks games, and every Friday and Saturday night. $12 for dine-in only and $40 to dine-in and keep your vehicle valeted during the event. (Prices are subject to change.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    The Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-us<br />OR Visit our website RIBS.COM<br />THE Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-usOR Visit our website RIBS.COMTHE Essential Barbecue Restaurant
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