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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.5
4.5
440 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
The Edison is an inspired, neighborhood restaurant. We believe in being thoughtful in the way we prepare your food and engage with our community. And like you, we know the value of a great meal shared between friends. Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Edison serves indulgent, classic American cuisine and nostalgic cocktails at our pre-prohibition, speakeasy-inspired bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kemmler
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 440 people are saying

The Edison 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison shines with its "great food and service," offering a variety of dishes that are "delicious and flavorful." Diners appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, with many praising the "awesome ambiance" for special occasions. Popular choices include the "short ribs," "pigs in a blanket," and inventive cocktails. Perfect for a memorable dining experience!
440 Reviews
  1. Jacob

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, very reasonable prices as well. Trout was delicious
    The EdisonResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Jacob, We are so happy to hear you and your partner had a wonderful time with us at The Edison! Thank you choosing to dine with us and to take time to share this feedback. The trout is a new addition to the menu and we certainly are happy to hear it is living up to expectations. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another memorable experience in the near future. Thank you Jacob and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  2. Joe VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and priced incredibly well! Service prompt and friendly and intuitive- I never had to ask for anything, whatever I needed simply appeared! My server Madison was outstanding!
    The EdisonResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hello Joe, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear Madison provided an outstanding experience for you! She is certainly a valued member of our team and we truly appreciate you recognizing her hospitality heart. We truly appreciate your patronage and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful experience in the near future. Thank you Joe and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  3. River

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was alright but nothing special. Atmosphere was cool but food was just normal
    The EdisonResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hello River, I am terribly sorry we missed the mark with both the service and the cuisine when you dined with us. We understand how choosing a spot to enjoy an evening out can set the tone for the rest of the night and I am sorry to hear we fell short. Would you be willing to speak with me further to better address the details of your time with us? I will be sending a separate message with contact information. Thank you for your input and consideration with regard to your experience River. Best Regards, Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  4. Mark

    Milwaukee25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at The Edison, will not be the last. Our server, Natalie, was pleasant, informative and attentive to our needs. My wife and I were celebrating her birthday, and she was greeted by the hostess with a "Happy Birthday" also received a birthday card signed by the staff and a wonderful chocolate cake with berries for desert...with candle! Food was excellent and the place was hopping, even though we had an early reservation. Looking forward to our return.
    The EdisonResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hello Mark, Thank you for such wonderful feedback of your visit to The Edison. We are absolutely thrilled to hear Natalie took such good care of you and your wife while you celebrated her birthday. Natalie has been with us since day one and is truly a valued member of the team. So happy to hear the evening was perfect and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another stellar experience in the near future. Thank you Mark and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  5. Mary

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Will go back there again. Service could be better.
    The EdisonResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hello Mary, Thank you for joining us at The Edison and for sharing this thoughtful feedback. We will be sure to share this with our team as to remind them of the proper steps of service with regard to providing exemplary hospitality to all of our valued guests, such as yourself. We are delighted to hear you will return and look forward to providing you with an experience I know we are fully capable of executing. Thank you Mary and happy dining! Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was really great. Apps and salads were good. My wife had the mushroom ragout…it was ok a little strange with a the ragout on a piece of white bread on the bottom but my cacio E Pepe was definitely not cacio e Pepe. It had garlic and a béchamel sauce. No cacio e Pepe I’ve ever had comes with a bechamel or garlic. Pepper, pecorino Romano, and pasta water that’s it. What I had was an adult Mac and cheese. It’s too bad because the ambiance and service was awesome. I had high hopes but fell REALLY short of it.
    The EdisonResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hello, I am sincerely sorry to hear we did not surpass expectations with your entree selections. I will be bringing this to the immediate attention of our executive chef so we may take these insights into serious consideration of our preparation and execution of our dishes. I am happy to hear the service and ambiance were on point for you. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you further to better address your time with us at The Edison and will be sending another note with my contact information. Thank you for sharing this with us as your input is invaluable to our entire team. Best Regards, Patrick Erdman

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  7. Amber Marie VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shay was an amazing server! Her recommendations were perfect and we enjoyed every aspect of our very first visit to The Edison. Not to be our last!
    The EdisonResponded on March 26, 2025
    Hello Amber, Thank you so much for joining us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear Shay took such great care of you and yours! She is a truly valued part of the team and we are so happy to have her on the team. We truly appreciate your support and patronage and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful dining experience in the near future. Thank you Amber and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  8. Jeff

    Chicago80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The filet and short ribs we both excellent. The old fashioned was creative and delicious!
    The EdisonResponded on March 17, 2025
    Hello Jeff, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear the filet and short ribs were excellent as well as the Edison Old Fashioned. The old fashioned has been our top selling cocktail since we opened our doors in July of 2023 and are happy to hear it continues to live up to it's reputation. We certainly hope you will join us again soon so we may provide you with another wonderful experience. Thank you Jeff and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  9. JorgeA

    Richmond6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    American bistro, good food selection that was tasty and close to excellent but just a tad lacking. Drinks poured strong. Would go back, if near by, but not worth making the long drive there.
    The EdisonResponded on March 17, 2025
    Hello Jorge, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Your input is invaluable to our entire team and we will certainly take your thoughts with regard to the menu into consideration as we will be implementing some significant changes for spring/summer in the coming days. We truly appreciate your support and patronage and certainly hope you will join us again soon. Thank you Jorge and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Been there three times in three weeks.
    The EdisonResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hello, Thank you for joining us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to see your visit was on point with our expectations and appreciate the five star review. We certainly hope you will join us again soon at The Edison so we may provide you with another wonderful dining experience. Thank you and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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FAQs

The Edison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 279-7022.

The Edison is rated 4.5 stars by 440 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
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Booked 49 times today
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322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kemmler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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