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Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.3
4.3
476 Reviews
$30 and under
American
401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Innovative
At the heart of the 20-acre Harley-Davidson Museum campus, MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is a destination for connection, community, and conversation. MOTOR offers bold and spirited food and beverage with a focus on local products, genuine hospitality, and memory-making events that will keep guests coming back all year long.

Our desirable location in Milwaukee on the Menomonee River, combined with the iconic history of Harley-Davidson, fosters a unique and inviting space for people to gather and connect beyond the plate.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
  • Private party facilities
    Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. MOTOR serves up Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Parking details
    Free!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Friday Fish Fry - It's a Wisconsin Tradition!

    $16.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIDAY FISH FRY Beer-battered and golden fried with crispy french fries, fresh jicama slaw, cornbread and tartar sauce for $16.95

What 476 people are saying

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers "excellent food and service" with a vibrant atmosphere and "great ambiance." Guests appreciate the "wonderful service by chefs and staff" and enjoy a diverse menu featuring standout items like cheese curds and brisket. While live music events add excitement, they can be quite loud for conversation.
476 Reviews
  1. Chad VIP

    Chicago50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my first time, and a gr8 experience. The food was really good. We had excellent service from Bella, and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommend a visit here.

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  2. Claudia VIP

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was top notch. Elleiza was of the best I've ever encountered. Drinks are quite pricey. Food prices are average. We enjoyed a variety of entrees. The burger was great, brisket sandwich was good. Loaded potatoe was decent. Clam chowder was not creamy, but good. It was blues night and the noise level was still decent. The band was very good. Overall, a bery enjoyable night out.

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  3. LauraLee

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view. Okay food. Cheese curds were great!

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  4. Christi

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food, atmosphere and of course the band!! We had a fantastic time! Five stars all the way!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good environment for conversation, good food and service

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  6. Michelle

    Milwaukee1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Honestly, I’m getting frustrated with the ‘events’ that Motor is bringing in on Fridays. The acoustics are not good and so it becomes just noise because you can’t actually hear what the band is singing or this last time it was a trivia game. This last time we went in, we called ahead, and let them know we were on a very tight schedule. We came in with our order ready to go, we ordered within 2 minutes of being in the restaurant- 2 fish fries and 3 burgers. Clearly our server forgot to put our order in actually. Tables around us got served before us, even though they sat after us, our kids even noticed our server was avoiding eye contact with us. We tried to get drink refills, she never came over. After waiting 35 minutes, she said your order is up next. No food. Another 10 minutes, she said your order will be up in 5 minutes. Finally 60 minutes after we ordered, we got our food. The restaurant was not packed. But no actual care that we were in a hurry. So over $120 meal, we ate as quick as absolutely possible- probably in less that five minutes, because we had to leave. Such a waste of a night out. Motor is off our list of places to go.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation for 6 not knowing there would be live music. Could not hear a thing, which sucked since we were visiting family we don’t see very often.

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  8. gina

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Trying different restaurants every time we visit MU- food was delicious.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on February 24, 2025
    Gina- thank you for your review! We hope you are able to join us again soon.

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  9. Kent VIP

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. It's a great location easy parking.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on February 21, 2025
    Kent - thank you for your fantastic review! Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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  10. Alex

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great! When we arrived, they were playing music bingo, I maybe wouldn't have gone at this time had I known (it was very loud for a small venue) but I can't be mad... I wish it was noted on OpenTable at the time of the reservation that there was another event.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on February 21, 2025
    Alex - Thank you for your review, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will take your feedback and work on our music levels.

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FAQs

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 287-2778.

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum is rated 4.3 stars by 476 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
  • Private party facilities
    Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. MOTOR serves up Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture.
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