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EsterEv, Milwaukee, WI

EsterEv

4.9
4.9
169 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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

  • Location
    2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
  • Phone number
    (414) 312-8606
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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

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 Brian Baxter ($140)

    $140.00 per person

    Apr 8, 2025 only
    Join us for our EsterEv Guest Chef Dinner with Brian Baxter on April 8th, 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 Brian Baxter ($140) Photo

Menu

EsterEv's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 169 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
EsterEv offers an exceptional dining experience with "exquisite high-level menu" and "unique combinations" that delight the palate. Guests rave about the "warmest welcome" and "impeccable service," while the "creative" and "beautifully presented" dishes make each visit memorable. Highlights include "transcendent sausage," "life-changing chicken broth," and "innovative wine pairings." Highly recommended for special occasions.

169 Reviews

  1. rebecca VIP

    Milwaukee64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an absolutely beautiful small restaurant with exceptional service! They clearly take pride and everything that they do. Very romantic and charming. The Owner chef Dan even came out to introduce one of the courses - the consommé starter.

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  2. Kar

    Milwaukee14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service was spectacular from start to finish.

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  3. RLSMKE

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. Inventive, creative and every bite utterly delicious. The server was friendly and very knowledgeable, which was key to the dishes we chose. The ambiance is pleasant, relaxed and quiet enough that our attention was focused on the food and each other. Highly recommend!!

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  4. Becky VIP

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EsterEv never disappoints with their fantastic food and service. This is my favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee area. I understand why the restaurant is a James Beard semi finalist — top quality delicious food.

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  5. Terry VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taste explosions in a beautifully welcoming atmosphere- Dan Jacobs kills it — especially when he brings his monkey bread and chicken Broth to your table. Don’t miss out - visit Bayvire and enjoy the wonderful hospitality.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite ingredients and menu, outstanding service and delicious everything.

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  7. Bryan

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an exceptional experience, and one of the best dining experiences I've had in Milwaukee.

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  8. Gabriela VIP

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is excellent! We were greeted with the warmest welcome from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere is comfortable and beautiful. The food was an exquisite high-level menu prepared by the most talented Chefs and beautifully presented. Very recomendable

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  9. James

    Milwaukee8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic. The broth that they open the meal with is sublime, something on the surface that seems so simple, contained so many delicious complexities. It’s worth it to splurge on the first enhancement, in this case the decadent combination of a McDonald’s hash brown and caviar. The rest of the meal kept it up, with unique combinations and wonderful flavors.

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  10. Charles

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef Dan and the rest of the staff were friendly attentive and welcoming. They made our anniversary dinner one to remember.

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FAQs

EsterEv is rated 4.9 stars by 169 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 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for EsterEv

2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (414) 312-8606
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
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