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Oak Barrel Public House, Milwaukee, WI

Oak Barrel Public House

4.4
4.4
708 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
American cuisine in Milwaukee. Come a stranger and leave a friend! Join us for delicious food and a tasty beverage.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zach Zarling

Experiences

  • Battle of the Boy Bands Brunch

    Mar 16, 2025 only
    Battle of the Boy Bands Brunch 🎤🥞✨ Get ready to relive the ultimate boy band era at our Battle of the Boy Bands Brunch! 🎶 From Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, Jonas Brothers, One Direction, and more, we’re bringing you all the hits you know and love. Enjoy a morning of boy band tunes, themed food, fun cocktails, and of course, bottomless mimosas! 🍾🥂 Whether you're team BSB or 1D, it's time to sing along, dance, and brunch like it's the early 2000s. 📅 March 16th ⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 Oak Barrel Public House Don’t miss out—grab your squad and join us for the ultimate boy band battle brunch! 💙🎶 #ByeByeBye to FOMO!
  • Kendrick Vs Drake Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Kendrick vs. Drake Brunch 🎤🥂 📅 March 29th | 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 Oak Barrel Public House It’s the ultimate showdown—West Coast vs. OVO, lyrical genius vs. hitmaker. Join us for a Kendrick vs. Drake Brunch, where the beats are legendary, the vibes are unmatched, and the food & drinks are inspired by two of the greatest in the game. 🎶 Non-stop Kendrick & Drake hits 🍽️ Themed brunch menu 🍹 Signature cocktails inspired by both artists 🔥 A vibe you don’t want to miss Rep your favorite and come ready to debate, vibe, and enjoy a brunch like no other! Tag your crew & pull up! #KendrickVsDrakeBrunch
  • Beyonce Brunch

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    ✨ Beyoncé Brunch Bash ✨ Get in formation for the ultimate Beyoncé-themed brunch! Join us on April 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a fierce and fabulous experience featuring: 🎶 All Beyoncé, All Day – Non-stop hits from Queen Bey to keep the vibes flawless. 🍹 Themed Cocktails & Bottomless Mimosas – Sip on "Drunk in Love" mimosas, "Lemonade" spritzers, and more! 🍽️ A Flawless Food Menu – Delicious brunch favorites inspired by Beyoncé’s iconic moments. Gather your crew, dress to impress, and run the world at the brunch you won’t want to miss! 💛✨ #BrunchLikeBey #FlawlessVibes #BottomlessMimosas

What 708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak Barrel Public House offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious cheese curds," "fantastic mac and cheese," and the unique "bacon fat popcorn." The staff is often described as "friendly and attentive," making it a "great spot before events."

708 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience at Oak Barrel Public House on Saturday, March 8, 2025. We had a 6:30 pm reservation but arrived early at 5:50 pm because of the Bucks game and the Shamrock Shuffle, which had closed off streets and created large crowds. Despite being early, the staff was very accommodating. They even had a table ready for us earlier than expected, and we were seated with minimal wait time. The place was packed with Shamrock Shuffle participants, but the service remained attentive and friendly. Even with the busy atmosphere, we never felt overlooked. Unfortunately, they were out of my first choice, the Whiskey Bacon Chili ($8.99), but I went with the Pulled Bacon ($13.99) instead — bourbon cider braised pulled bacon with Kentucky bourbon sauce, flame-roasted jalapeño corn pico, and pickled red onion. It turned out to be a great second option — rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. Person #2 had the Chicken Caprese Wrap ($16.99) with fries, which they said was tasty and light without feeling heavy. Person #3 ordered the Oak Barrel Signature Wings ($17.99), but they were also out, so they opted for the Buffalo Chicken Wrap ($16.99) with fries and were happy with the choice. While it was surprising that two of the three of us couldn’t get our first choice so early in the evening, the positive service and quick seating made up for it. The table time limits were clear from the website, but we never felt rushed. Overall, a very positive experience — we’d definitely return!

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  2. Jamal

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All 5 guests loved their meal. Food came very quickly after ordering. Restaurant was very busy, but it didn’t impact quality of food or service.

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  3. Annette

    Milwaukee1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn’t realize they were open before 10 like website said would have came earlier. Was looking forward to the full brunch menu which they didn’t have. Food was very good that we ordered.

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  4. TimK

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent food. Outstanding service. I would definitely visit again!

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  5. Dawn

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and drinks. Service was fantastic...food came out quickly which we appreciated since we had a show to get to. Atmosphere was fun. We loved our mac & cheese and burger and watching other platters coming out I might have to head back to try this place again.

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  6. Maria

    Milwaukee1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our 2nd time eating at Oak Barrel. We arrived on time for our reservation. The hostess was not friendly nor did she address us when we walked in. The first table she took us to was in the sun which could cause my husband to get a migraine, so we asked if there was another table please. The next table she was going to take us to was the only table in the main walkway. It stuck out and was clearly an afterthought to get more table space. We didn’t want that spot either and asked her very nicely to find us another table. I told her I appreciated her hard work on trying to find us a table. The last table she took us to was upstairs overlooking the main floor. The lightbulb above our table was out, it was so dark that we had to use our phones to see the menu. Our waitress was amazing, attentive and very friendly. The food was delicious and the cheese curds were the size of chicken nuggets. The best ever!

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  7. Kathy

    Chicago8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations for 8 including 2- toddlers. We were seated at the very top 3rd floor area and were the only ones. That was ok for noise but it took a long while for our food and it came in 2 shifts with about 15 minutes or so between so half people were done eating and other half not yet started. Food was barely warm. It was just ok. The waitress was good at first seating us and getting first drinks. Probably would not return. We were disappointed.

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  8. Diane VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Great atmosphere. Our server Dillon was great! Great experience!

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  9. Angela

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great! We arrived later than our reservation and they still honored it. It was busy because of the Bucks game but we were seated right away. The food was filling and good. Our waitress was efficient, pleasant and attentive.

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  10. Mary

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was just ok - kind of messy and lacked some flavor. Seemed a bit understaffed since our requests were met by several different people than our original waitress.

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FAQs

Oak Barrel Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 897-8320.

Oak Barrel Public House is rated 4.4 stars by 708 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 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Oak Barrel Public House

1033 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zach Zarling
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