Bavarian Bierhaus

4.7

284 Reviews

$30 and under

Bavarian

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2 people

Apr 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Great for live music

In 2016 the Bavarian Bierhaus re-opened the space once occupied by the Bavarian Inn. It features a bierhall, a 15 bbl brewery, and multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces. The Bierhaus will continue the tradition of being home to diverse regional events and festivals. We welcome you, and invite you to support your friends, neighbors and community by signing up for our emails, following us on Facebook, checking our website and downloading our Bavarian Bierhaus app for upcoming events.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bavarian, Brewery, German
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 236-7000
Website
http://thebavarianbierhaus.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dennis Stukel
Private party facilities
Home to an array of event spaces both large and small. Indoor and outdoor spaces available and able to host weddings, business meetings, family gatherings, and almost any event of any size! Contact us to inquire about event space and menus.

Location
700 W Lexington Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53217-4912
Neighborhood
Glendale
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

$10 Growler Refills
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bring in your empty growler and get it refilled with any Haus Bier for $10!
1/2 Price Liters
Multiple dates available
Sat - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
1/2 Price Full Liters from 11am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday
Early Bird Fish Fry
Multiple dates available
Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$2 off fish fries 11 am - 5 pm on Friday.

Pretzel
Händlmaier's Sweet Mustard
- Small$5.00
- Large$9.00
Pretzel Spreads$3.00
Obatzda (Vegetarian), Whipped Cheese Spread, Bier Cheese (Vegetarian)
Bier Battered Onion Rings$8.00
BBQ Sauce
Sauerkraut Balls$9.00
Breaded & Fried | Cream Cheese | Bratwurst | Sweet Mustard
Pig Skins$7.00
Fresh Cracklins | Warm Bier Cheese
Bierhaus Wings$12.00
8 Bone in Chicken Wings | Celery | Carrots | Ranch or Blue Cheese
Bier Cheese Fries$7.00
Bacon | Chives | Sour Cream
Reuben Rolls$9.00
Wonton wrapped & fried with Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
Flammkuchen$7.00
Flatbread | Cream Cheese | Bacon | Red Onion
Bavarian Egg$7.00
Wrapped in Bratwurst | Breaded & Fried Sweet Mustard
Munich Meat and Cheese Board$12.00
Cold Cuts | Cheese | Gherkin | Radish Pretzel & Rye | Sweet Mustard
Pierogies$8.00
Potato & Cheese Filled | Chive | Caramelized Onion | Sour Cream
Loaded Potato Pancakes$10.00
Bier Cheese | Bacon | Chive | Tomato | Sour Cream

Soup & Salad

Baked Bavarian Onion Soup$7.00
(As seen on the Travel Channel) Pretzel Croutons | Emmentaller Swiss Mozzarella
Bier Cheese Soup$6.00
Made with our Helles Bier & Wisconsin Cheese
Hungarian Gulasch$6.00
Braised Beef | Hungarian Paprika Broth | Sour Cream | Chive
Haus Salad$9.00
Greens | Cheddar | Cucumbers | Tomatoes | Croutons
Caesar Salad$11.00
Romaine | Parmesan | Croutons | Caesar Dressing
Hot Bacon Spinach Salad$12.00
Hard Boiled Egg | Red Onion | Croutons

Sides

$4 each

Fries
Potato Dumplings
Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes & Bier Gravy
German Potato Salad Sauerkraut
Red Cabbage
Spätzle
Potato Pancake
Coleslaw
Side Salad
Cucumber Salad
Rye Bread
Apple Sauce

Sauces

$0.50

Hot Mustard
Sweet Mustard
Horseradish
Curry Ketchup
1000 Island
Tartar Sauce
BBQ Sauce
Bleu Cheese
Lingonberry Jam
Ranch
Mayo

Bavarian Specialties

Gulasch Over Spätzle$14.00
Braised Beef | Hungarian Paprika Broth | Sour Cream | Chive
Pierogi Dinner$12.00
Potato & Cheese Filled Caramelized Onion | Sour Cream | Chive
Käsespätzle$11.00
Bavarian Mac & Cheese | Chive | Onion Strings
Kassler Rippchen$17.00
Smoked Pork Chops | Red Cabbage | Sauerkraut | Mashed Potatoes | Bier Gravy
Sauerbraten$20.00
Marinated Beef Roast | Red Cabbage | Sauerkraut | Spätzle
Zwiebelrostbraten$24.00
Pan Seared New York Strip Steak | Onion Sauce | Mashed Potatoes | Green Beans | Onion Strings
Schweinebraten$26.00
Sliced Pork Shoulder | Red Cabbage | Sauerkraut | Potato Dumpling | Horseradish | Bier Gravy
Beef Rouladen$21.00
Stuffed with Bacon, Carrot, & Pickle | Red Cabbage | Kraut | Spätzle
Lachsfilet$20.00
Pan Roasted Salmon | Cucumber Salad | Mashed Potatoes | Caper Cream Sauce
Brewmaster Platter$25.00
Rouladen | Kassler Rippchen | Knackwurst | Red Cabbage | Sauerkraut | Mashed Potatoes | Bier Gravy
Schweinehaxe$26.00
House Specialty (As seen on the Travel Channel). Crispy Pork Shank | Red Cabbage | Sauerkraut | Horseradish | Potato Dumpling | Bier Gravy

Build Your Own Schnitzel

$19. Choice of Pork or Chicken & Topping. Served with Choice of Fries or Spätzle. Gluten Free Schnitzel upon request

Jäger
Mushroom Gravy
Black Forrest
Topped with Ham and Emmenthaler Swiss
Wisconsin
Ham with Bier Cheese
Ala Holstein*
Topped with Sunny Side Up Egg
Nashville Hot
Spicy Hot Sauce Topped with Dill Pickle Slices
Zigeuner
Tomato Sauce and Bell Pepper Trio

Wiener Schnitzel

Gluten Free Schnitzel upon request

Wiener Schnitzel$22.00
Veal | Spätzle | Lingonberry Jam on the side

Sausage Specialties

Served with Medium Sharp German Mustard

Oktoberfest Brat
Traditional Bavarian Pork Sausage
Weisswurst
Poached Veal and Pork Sausage
Knackwurst
Short Chubby Beef and Pork Sausage
Jalapeño Cheddarwurst
Smoked & Spicy
Hungarian
Spicy Smoked Pork and Beef Sausage
Bavarian Wiener
Pork and Beef Hot Dog
Pair of Smoked Nürnbergers
Haus Recipe and Delicately Spiced
Wurst on a Bun$8.00
Choice of Sausage | Fries | Sauerkraut on the side
Wurst Platte$14.00
Choice of 2 Sausages | Sauerkraut | German Potato Salad
Meterwurst$12.00
Large Smoked Bratwurst | Fries | Sauerkraut on the Side
Münchner Weisswürste$13.00
Two Poached Sausages | 5 oz Pretzel | Sweet Mustard
Leberkäse$10.00
Grilled Sausage Loaf | Fried Egg | German Potato Salad
Currywurst$12.00
Large Fried Smoked Sausage | Fries | Curry Ketchup Sauce
Wurstschnecke$13.00
Two Fresh Spiral Bratwurst | German Potato Salad | Sauerkraut
Sausage Trio Platter$21.00
Oktoberfest Brat, Nurnberger Sausage, and Knackwurst | Red Cabbage | Sauerkraut | Mashed Potatoes

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches served with fries and pickle. Add to any sandwich ($2): Bacon | Ham | Pulled Pork | Sunny Side Up Egg

Classic Reuben$12.00
Corned Beef | Swiss | Kraut | Marble Rye | 1000 Island
Black Forest Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich$12.00
Kaiser Roll | Ham | Emmentaller Swiss
Leberkäse Sandwich*$10.00
Kaiser Roll | Grilled Sausage Loaf | Fried Egg
Hot Ham and Bier Cheese Sandwich$11.00
Pretzel Bun | Ham | Bier Cheese
Rollbraten$11.00
Kaiser Roll | Pulled Pork | Bier Gravy | Caramelized Onions
Hamburger Royal*$11.00
Kaiser Roll | 10 oz Burger. Choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar, or Mozzarella. Veggie Burger (Vegetarian) available upon request
Meistermelt Burger*$13.00
Pretzel Bun | 10 oz Burger | Bier Cheese | Caramelized Onion | Pulled Pork | Onion Straws
Sauerbraten Sandwich$12.00
Kaiser Roll | Marinated Beef | Sauerbraten Sauce
Frikadellen$11.00
German Style Pork & Beef Burger | Pretzel Bun | Fries
Schnitzel Club Wrap$11.00
Chicken Schnitzel | Lettuce | Tomato | Cheddar | Bacon | Mayo

Dessert

All Desserts Served Ala Mode

Apple Strudel$6.00
Black Forest Torte$6.00
Strawberry Schaum Torte$6.00
Spaghetti Ice$6.00
Vanilla Ice Cream formed like Noodles | Strawberry Topping | White Chocolate
Pretzel Pudding$7.00
Warm Bread Pudding | Caramel | Whipped Cream
Dessert Combo Platter$11.00
Apple Strudel | Pretzel Pudding | Black Forrest Torte
Hand Dipped Root Beer Float$4.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
- One Scoop$2.00

Daily Specials

Cannot be combined with other offers. Dine in only

Tuesday

One Free Kids' Menu Meal
With each Adult Bavarian Specialties Entrée. Kids Eat Free (12 and under)

Wednesday

Schnitzel Fry$10.00
Pork or Chicken Schnitzel with Fries
Stein Club Night

Thursday

1/2 Off Growler Refills
Trivia Night
7pm – 9pm

Friday

Early Bird Fish Fry - $2 Off
11am – 5pm

Saturday

Chef's Creation - German Specialty Entrée
4pm – 9pm

Sunday

Senior Sunday
½ off Bavarian Specialties Entrée for guests 55 and over

Happy Hour

Tuesday – Thursday

4pm – 6pm

½ Off Haus Bier
Haus Wein
Bier Battered Onion Rings
BBQ Sauce
Pig Skins
Fresh Cracklins | Warm Bier Cheese
Bierhaus Wings
8 Bone in Chicken Wings | Celery | Carrots | Ranch or Blue Cheese
Bier Cheese Fries
Bacon | Chives | Sour Cream
Flammkuchen
Flatbread | Cream Cheese | Bacon | Red Onion

Saturday & Sunday

½ Off All Liters of Haus Bier
11am – 2pm

Drink Menu

Bier Paddle Sampler$12.00
Select any four of our Draft Biers to sample
Seasonal Selections$8.00
Deer and a Bier$1.00
With every liter you purchase receive a Jägermeister Mini for just
Liter Bier Boots$25.00
Liter Bier Boots Available with First Fill Free
5 Liqueurs in a Shotski$20.00

Haus Bier

$7/$12

Anvil Polka Pils 4.5% ABV / 27 IBU
Schmutzig Helles Lager 5.2% ABV / 20 IBU
Haus Hefeweizen 4.8% ABV / 12 IBU
Unkel Dunkel 5.5% ABV / 25 IBU
Ornery Brewer IPL 6% ABV / 60 IBU

German Imports

$8/$13

Weihenstephan Original Lager 5.1% ABV / 21 IBU
Hofbrauhaus Freising Seasonal

Bier Drinks

$7/$12

Radler
Helles Lager with Lemon Lime Soda
Dunkel Radler
Dunkel with Lemon Lime Soda
Russ'n
Weiss Bier with Lemon Lime Soda
Cola Bier
Helles Lager with Cola
Himbeere Weiss
Weiss Bier with Raspberry syrup

Wein

Korbel Brut Splits$7.00

Haus Wein

$6/$22

Chardonnay
Riesling
Moscato
White Zin
Cabernet
Merlot

Premium Wein

$7/$24

Caposlado Pinot Grigio, Italy
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Hess Chardonnay, California
Shine Riesling, Germany
Sledgehammer Cabernet, California
The Seeker Pinot Noir, France

Bavarian Craft Cocktails

Schonauer Candy Apfel
Apple Liqueur & Cranberry
Kleiner Feigling Fiz
Fig Vodka, Lemonade & Seltzer
Schladerer Raspberry Lemonade
Raspberry Liqueur & Lemonade
Munich Mule
Jägermeister Scharf Ginger | Schonauer Apple Liquer | Ginger Bier

Featured German Specialty Liqueur

Edel Kirsch, Cherry Liqueur
Kirschwasser, Cherry Brandy
Himbeer, Raspberry Liqueur
Himbeergeist, Raspberry Brandy
Obstler, Fruit Brandy
Jägermeister, Herbal Digestive
Asbach Uralt, Barrel Aged Brandy
Willams Birne, Pear Brandy
Schonauer Apfel, Apple Liqueur

Minis

Feigling, Fig Vodka
Jägermeister

What 284 people are saying

Bavarian Bierhaus 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Good for groups
Wisconsin
Hot spot
Milwaukee
Good for groups
Milwaukee
Hot spot
Milwaukee
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bavarian Bierhaus is a lively, family-friendly Bavarian beer hall with expansive seating, both indoors and outdoors, perfect for gatherings. Guests rave about its "great atmosphere," "excellent beer," and "fun and lively environment." While the food receives mixed reviews, the "authentic German cuisine" and "excellent service" shine.

284 Reviews

M
Michelle VIP
Milwaukee17 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The Bavarian Bierhaus is a family-friendly, authentic Bavarian beer hall with an impressive amount of space! The main beer hall seats up to 400 guests, while the fest hall can accommodate up to 1,800. There are multiple seating areas both indoors and outdoors, making it a great spot for gatherings. A quick note about our experience: I made a reservation through OpenTable for a Tuesday evening for six people. When we pulled into the parking lot, the massive digital sign out front said, "Closed on Tuesdays." I about had a heart attack- but then the sign changed to "Now open Tuesday-Sunday." Not confusing at all... but at least they were actually open! As for the food, it was just okay--nothing to write home about and not the best German food I've had. We ordered the pretzel, meat and cheese tray, pierogi with smoked sausage, and the goulash with spätzle. None of us ordered dessert afterwards. Overall, the Bavarian Bierhaus offers a fantastic space with plenty of seating, but the food was just okay. It's worth a visit for the atmosphere and beer!
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KoraJ
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the vibe here- food is good and our kiddos love to dance! Highly recommend for family fun
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Sarah
New Orleans2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This is the second time I’ve been to Bavarian Bierhaus. The first visit was much better. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s Lenten season, so it was crazier for a Friday fish fry, but it was crowded and loud. It took at least 10-15 minutes before a server finally came over to us and didn’t apologize for the excessive wait. And we made a reservation. The food took a while, though it tasted good. The polka music was still the best part. She’s a gem; people should clap more for her.
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Carmen
Chicago13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service Excellent food Great entertainment
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Michael
Chicago9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Goulasch, Pork Schnitzel and Aplestrudel were standouts. Prost!
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Leslie VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great place for an extended family birthday get together
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Cindy VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I come on the 4th Thursday of the month to listen to the Brew City big Band. They are awesome!
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Peggy
Milwaukee2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a fun night! Great food, great service in a packed house, the band was superb and the house was filled with fun filled and friendly people!
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Roger
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family was in town, including daughter who is a Wisconsin native, and it was a perfect place to gather young (grandsons) and old (grandparents). Highly recommended.
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Jim
Milwaukee3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We are at tuba Christmas and it was awesome. It was so busy that they were short staff so we had to fight for beers but the food was good and the company was awesome!
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FAQs

Bavarian Bierhaus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 236-7000.

Bavarian Bierhaus is rated 4.7 stars by 284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

700 W Lexington Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53217-4912

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Glendale
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bavarian, Brewery, German
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dennis Stukel
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thebavarianbierhaus.com/
Phone number
(414) 236-7000
Private party facilities
Home to an array of event spaces both large and small. Indoor and outdoor spaces available and able to host weddings, business meetings, family gatherings, and almost any event of any size! Contact us to inquire about event space and menus.

Bavarian Bierhaus

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

$10 Growler Refills

1/2 Price Liters

Early Bird Fish Fry

Starters

Pretzel

Pretzel Spreads$3.00

Bier Battered Onion Rings$8.00

Sauerkraut Balls$9.00

Pig Skins$7.00

Bierhaus Wings$12.00

Bier Cheese Fries$7.00

Reuben Rolls$9.00

Flammkuchen$7.00

Bavarian Egg$7.00

Munich Meat and Cheese Board$12.00

Pierogies$8.00

Loaded Potato Pancakes$10.00

Soup & Salad

Baked Bavarian Onion Soup$7.00

Bier Cheese Soup$6.00

Hungarian Gulasch$6.00

Haus Salad$9.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Hot Bacon Spinach Salad$12.00

Sides

Fries

Potato Dumplings

Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes & Bier Gravy

German Potato Salad Sauerkraut

Red Cabbage

Spätzle

Potato Pancake

Coleslaw

Side Salad

Cucumber Salad

Rye Bread

Apple Sauce

Sauces

Hot Mustard

Sweet Mustard

Horseradish

Curry Ketchup

1000 Island

Tartar Sauce

BBQ Sauce

Bleu Cheese

Lingonberry Jam

Ranch

Mayo

Bavarian Specialties

Gulasch Over Spätzle$14.00

Pierogi Dinner$12.00

Käsespätzle$11.00

Kassler Rippchen$17.00

Sauerbraten$20.00

Zwiebelrostbraten$24.00

Schweinebraten$26.00

Beef Rouladen$21.00

Lachsfilet$20.00

Brewmaster Platter$25.00

Schweinehaxe$26.00

Build Your Own Schnitzel

Jäger

Black Forrest

Wisconsin

Ala Holstein*

Nashville Hot

Zigeuner

Wiener Schnitzel

Wiener Schnitzel$22.00

Featured Items

Wisconsin Style Fish Fry

German Surf & Turf

Clam Chowder