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Morel, Milwaukee, WI

Morel

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4.9
4.9
746 Reviews
$50 and over
American
430 S. Second St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
A modern American restaurant that's dedicated to source consciousness, Morel's menu finds inspiration from Chef Jonathan Manyo’s roots: Wisconsin. Morel explores natural flavors, colors, and textures from local farms, purveyors, foragers, and artisans. For eight years, Jonathan has remained dedicated to featuring a menu comprised of nearly 100% Wisconsin-sourced ingredients.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday through Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm Friday and Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Manyo
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    There is a private parking lot located across the street from Morel.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 746 people are saying

Morel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Best Food

  • Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Wisconsin

    Best Ambiance

  • Wisconsin

    Best Value

  • Wisconsin

    American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morel offers "farm-to-table freshness" with an "excellent, creative menu" and "impeccable service." Patrons rave about "scrumptious morel mushrooms" and "phenomenal food that is seasonal, local, and sustainable." The atmosphere is "cozy and well-decorated," making it perfect for "an intimate dinner" or "a culinary gem in Milwaukee."
746 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My time was overall amazing. The food was delicious. And my entire experience couldn’t have been any better due to our server Derik. Hands down one of the best servers there is. What a great attitude

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  2. Orlando VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a great experience. Try something new and I promise you won’t be disappointed!

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  3. Liza

    Milwaukee22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Morel is a great restaurant. My dishes were filled with fresh, spring flavors…morel mushrooms, ramps, fiddleheads to name a few. The morel mushrooms were scrumptious! Impeccable service.

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  4. Rex

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    General manager had service out of this world. I am also in the service industry and I felt like I was served by my twin. 100-stars for service, food quality, and explanation of EVERYTHING!!!

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  5. Cinnamon VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The promise of a relaxing meal with all the entrees and beverages that caught my interest was unmet during my recent visit. The service was significantly below par, characterized by a slow pace and a lack of attentiveness. My initial server, while kind, was considerably delayed in taking my entree and drink orders, necessitating the intervention of another server who was very helpful. However, my flank steak arrived overcooked. The resolution was deeply unsatisfactory: I was informed I would be charged to have my entree cooked to the correct temperature (medium-rare) or could have the original steak back by then cold. This was particularly frustrating, given an earlier error with my salad order (I didn't get the salad I ordered). The way this situation was handled felt disrespectful, especially after my patience with the preceding issues. Sadly, the inaccurate orders and seriously delayed service became the focus of my experience, preventing me from enjoying the menu or ambiance and leading to an early departure.

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  6. Paul

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service!!! Fantastic food! Our waiter, Derrick, was incredible. As busy as it was, he found time to check on us all evening

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  7. Justin

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most incredible meals I’ve ever had in my life. Such a milwaukee gem. Carson our waiter was attentive and polite, and steered us in the right direction menu wise. There isn’t a single item on this money that doesn’t absolutely slap. 10/10 would recommend

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  8. Carissa VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited as a family of four adults. Have read about Morel for a few years, but hadn't had the opportunity to visit. Food was absolutely fantastic: amazing Mushroom Fricasse, Pork Belly & Beans, Duck Confit, Lamb Ragout with Papperdelle. Would go back tonight if I could!

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  9. Eva

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Milwaukee! Always amazing food and service!

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  10. Dave VIP

    Milwaukee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, creative menu as always. Service is very good even with a full house on a Tuesday night. Wine list is excellent with fair pours. Continues to be one of our favorite Milwaukee restaurants.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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430 S. Second St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday through Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm Friday and Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a private parking lot located across the street from Morel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Manyo
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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