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EsterEv, Milwaukee, WI

EsterEv

4.8
4.8
132 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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
    (414) 488-8036
  • 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 Holiday Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 26, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Enjoy our eight-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 $125 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 Holiday Tasting Menu Photo
  • EsterEv Holiday Tasting Menu at the Bar

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 26, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Enjoy our eight-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 $125 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 Holiday Tasting Menu at the Bar Photo
  • 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

What 132 people are saying

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
  • 5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
EsterEv in Milwaukee offers an unforgettable dining experience with "delicious, adventurous food" and "exceptional service." The chef's creative tasting menu is complemented by a welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions. With attentive staff and standout dishes like the cheese monkey bread and caviar hash brown, EsterEv is a culinary gem.

132 Reviews
  1. Terri

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food. One of my favorite dinners in Milwaukee ever.

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  2. Joe

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service and amazing, creative dishes. Our first time there and it did not disappoint!

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  3. Julie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The friendliness and knowledge of the staff was evident throughout the whole evening. They were welcoming and gave such great explanations of every course. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience! Would definitely go again (for a special event)

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  4. Stephanie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Third visit and it’s always impeccable food & service. Best wine pairing with a meal I ever experience as well!

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  5. Laura

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every course was phenomenal. Get the wine pairing! It really elevated each dish and made for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend!

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  6. Lori

    VIP

    Chicago

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely fantastic dining experience!! The food was amazing. Every course was delicious, beautifully presented and unique. We had the wine pairing which consisted of unusual and thoughtfully prepared pourings. I highly recommend this restaurant- especially for a special occasion.

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  7. Ashok

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible dinning experience. The four course menu plus wine pairing was fantastic. Service was amazing as well. So impressed with the professionalism and more importantly the passion the staff has for the food. In depth explanations with true excitement. We are traveling from out of town but booked our next dinner with them already for January.

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  8. Theresa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was unbelievable, service was impeccable and ambiance was welcoming and cozy

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  9. Dane

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing amazing amazing everything about the service explanations of the food and the presentations phenomenal

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Over priced, extremely small portions, food was not good. Service was amazing though

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FAQs

EsterEv is rated 4.8 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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