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EsterEv, Milwaukee, WI

EsterEv

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4.9
4.9
187 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood, EsterEv offers a 6-course chef's tasting experience, which evokes globally inspired nostalgic flavors from grandma's kitchen. Presented by James Beard Best Chef Midwest nominees Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Concoron
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

  • EsterEv Tasting Menu

    $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements. For any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. We cannot guarantee accommodations for requests made after that time. Cancellations or changes must also be made 48 hours in advance. Late cancellations or reductions in party size will incur an $80 per person charge. A 5% staff healthcare charge is added to all bills, and any guest who takes the merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. For parties larger than 6, contact Tyler at tyler@esterev.com. Gift cards from DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy are not accepted.
    EsterEv Tasting Menu Photo
  • EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar

    $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements at our bar. For allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance. We cannot guarantee accommodations for late requests. Cancellations or changes must be made 48 hours prior; otherwise, an $80 per person charge will apply, including reductions in party size. A 25% gratuity will be charged if the merchant copy of the credit card receipt is taken. A 5% health and wellness charge will also be added to all bills to support staff healthcare. Please note, we cannot accept DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy gift cards due to system differences.
    EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar Photo
  • Guest Chef Dinner with Amanda Turner ($140)

    $140.00 per person

    Sep 16, 2025 only
    Join us for our EsterEv Guest Chef Dinner with Amanda Turner on September 16th, 2025. The cost is $140 per person, with an optional $75 beverage pairing. This is a communal dining event, so you may be seated with other guests or at the bar. A 20% gratuity and a 5% staff health and wellness charge will be added to all checks. The experience lasts about 3.5 hours. Any individuals who take the restaurant’s merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. Please note, we cannot accept DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy gift cards, nor accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies for this event.
    Guest Chef Dinner with Amanda Turner ($140) Photo

What 187 people are saying

EsterEv 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Best Food

  • Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
EsterEv offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "amazing food and presentation" and a "top notch local restaurant" vibe. The tasting menu features inventive, delicious courses, complemented by exceptional wine pairings. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, it truly stands out in Milwaukee.
187 Reviews
  1. Matthew VIP

    St. Louis71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional. Incredible meal and evening. Just fantastic

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  2. rajesh

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and friendly service. This my second visit to EsterEv in 4 months. They were just as good the second time. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and enjoyed every course. The broth at the start was to die for and the lamb was outstanding. We had a card signed by the staff to greet us along with some specials to celebrate our anniversary care off EstervEv. Highly recommended !

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  3. Carolyn VIP

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food and presentation!!! 4.5 hour dinner with wine pairing- excellent!!!

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  4. Dan VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The creativity of the courses along with the layers of flavor within each course put this restaurant on par with every Michelin star restaurant we have enjoyed. From the homemade monkey bread and soup to welcome you as their amuse bouche to their enhancement cheese course that was a play on the macaron, this is a place to visit! The staff treats you like family and the setting reminds you of a family dining room. The menu changes and we will be back soon!

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  5. Mark VIP

    Milwaukee19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful experience. The food was outstanding - some of the very best in the city for sure. I can't wait to return. Also, sitting at the bar is fun.

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  6. Evan

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a very good experience, and I would recommend others go explore the creative culinary concoctions of EsterEv. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the staff started cleaning the restaurant while we were still being served our pre fix dinner, which definitely made us feel like we had to rush through the finale of our meal. The website advises patrons to expect the experience to last 3.5 hours (we weren’t there over 3 hours), that expectation should apply for the staff as well.

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  7. Matthew VIP

    St. Louis71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at dinner. Food and service were great

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  8. Royce

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! The Guest Chefs dinner was fantastic with some really unique dishes. Wine pairings were spot on and service was excellent. All made for a very special night out!

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  9. Susie

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and well done. Wait staff very well trained and knowledgeable and pleasant.

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  10. Jinx

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff went above and beyond to help us feel special for our anniversary and the kitchen staff made some of the best food we’ve had. They were very attentive on marking out options to meet my allergy request and the opening bread and broth being served by the chef himself was a wonderful, welcoming touch.

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EsterEv is rated 4.9 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for EsterEv

2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Concoron
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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