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Morel
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(740)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.EsterEv
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(177)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.
ParkSide 23
Price: Moderate•Farm-to-table•4.9(11)Gather around the supper table at ParkSide 23 and enjoy a truly one-of-a-kind farm-to-table experience. Choose from a menu full of fresh, innovative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients from Wisconsin farms & businesses you love. Wash it down with one of our locally brewed beers, hand-crafted cocktails or a smooth glass of wine.Bavette
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.9(380)What started out as a butcher shop concept, has evolved and changed over the years to become a full-service restaurant, which was solidified with the restaurant's move to a larger space in 2022. At Bavette, the consumer will enjoy complete transparency of its food moving from farm to plate. Although the butcher shop has been phased out, the restaurant still works with the same farms, and uses the same high quality meats on its menu, which consists of a daily changing menu consisting of salads, sandwiches, small plates, pates, cheese, and charcuterie boards. The restaurant truly is a farm-to-table restaurant, sourcing not only the meat but most of its produce from nearby farms. In addition to the highly seasonal menu, there is a small store featuring chef-curated retail items, such as Wisconsin cheeses, local charcuterie, artisanal jams, pickles, salts, vinegar, and oil. Going along with the thoughtful menu is a select and unique offering of craft beers, wines, and cocktails.
Santino's Little Italy
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(199)Santino's Little Italy, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with rich history echoing years gone by in the City of Milwaukee. The building housing the restaurant is over 130 years old and has been beautifully remodeled by talented designers and carpenters. The vibe has an old school Brooklyn New York feeling and is the perfect place to make wonderful memories with friends and family.
The menu features delicious gourmet pizzas / house-made pastas / salads / appetizers / deserts along with delicious Italian wine / cocktails and are professionally served to you by our attentive staff. Our amazing Neapolitan Style Pizza is hand made with the finest and freshest ingredients and cooked in a 6,000-pound Italian woodfired oven. With humility and gratitude our pizza was ranked nationally as the 46th best pizza in North America and we are very proud to serve many happy diners here in Milwaukee.
Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. We look forward to serving you.Transfer Pizzeria Cafe
Price: Expensive•Pizzeria•4.8(246)You are cordially invited to visit Transfer Pizzeria Café, located in the Harbor District on the corner of 1st and Mitchell Streets. Established in 2008, the namesake is Transfer Pharmacy, a classic cornerstone drugstore from a bygone era that for decades supplied a thriving community with goods and services as evidenced by the stained glass windows still in place. The pharmacy was appropriately named for the constant activity that took place just outside - the boarding, departures, and transfers of the countless daily commuters of the time. The tradition of a reliable cornerstone establishment continues today, as Transfer Pizzeria delivers a unique dose of delicious pizza, drink, atmosphere, and friendly service.
We keep an active wait-list and gladly accommodate walk-ins as part of both our lunch and dinner service.
Johnny Manhattan's
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(1,701)Johnny Manhattan specializes in steaks, pizza and Italian cuisine. The classy and stylish interiors display classic and antique décor, including pendant lamps, ceiling lights, carpeted floors and a chandelier suspended from the center of the ceiling. The large windows let plenty of sunlight in, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for casual dining in spacious booths.
The tenderloin fillet, Nancy garlic bread stuffed with cheese, fresh fish, handcrafted pizzas and herb roasted chicken are signature items off the menu. The bar at Johnny Manhattans serves vintage, classic cocktails and a selection of beers to enjoy with appetizers. The restaurant also hosts private events and parties.I.d.
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(1,761)A modern American kitchen located in the heart of Lake Country. Small plates, featuring locally sourced ingredients, and craft cocktails headline this farm-to-table restaurant. Choose from the artfully curated wine selection or let the sommelier on staff make expert recommendations. The Sunday brunch menu boasts one-of-a-kind dishes and breakfast classics. Private space for every event--from intimate dinners to large gatherings.
Maharaja
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.8(300)Milwaukee's Premier Indian Restaurant
Voted "Best of Milwaukee" consecutively for 19 years!
Maharaja meaning great king features traditional Indian cuisine inspired by the most northern regions of Punjab and Rajasthan, to the more southern regions of Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu. Maharaja will truly take you on a culinary journey through the largely diverse subcontinent of India.Safina
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(378)It’s been over four years since guests last tasted the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant Giovanni’s. But all of that changes with Safina: a new casual Italian concept that comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.
Focusing on comforting dishes with roots in Sicily and the southern regions of Italy, Safina's goal is to keep the menu familiar and accessible. The restaurant also features a full bar and second-level seating, complete with wood and marble finishes that highlight the rustic, modern Italian ambiance.
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- AAndyVIPWisconsin •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWagyu and Wine was fantastic- bread bowl extraordinary- service top notch. Bar has a great ambiance.More infoThe Capital Grille - MilwaukeePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Milwaukee•4.8
- BBarbVIPWisconsin •15 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood was great and our server, Marshall, was the best!More infoMilwaukee ChopHousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Milwaukee•4.4
- CCliffWisconsin •25 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoGreat cheese curds!! Other food is typical bar food but it was good, no complaints. The only confusion was the menu or menus. Looking online there was one menu, then when we got to the restaurant we were given a smaller menu and we also seen the table next to us get a different bigger menu. Had 3 meals, a drink and an appetizer, $80 and the food was good.More infoOak Barrel Public HousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milwaukee•4.3
- TTTeamTWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 26, 2024Great atmosphere! Good food, and my son really liked how the booth faced the wall of TVs.More infoThe MeccaPrice: Moderate• American• Milwaukee•4
- ILILovePaellaChicago / Illinois •9 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 7, 2016The steak was very well cooked (medium rare but on the rarer side) and the potatoes were good. The bistro is in the lobby of the hotel, so it has the potential to be loud depending on the day. It was nice and quiet while I was thereMore infoJulep/Bistro 333 - Hyatt Regency MilwaukeePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milwaukee•3.7
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Best known for its cheese, baseball, and breweries, Milwaukee offers an authentic Midwestern experience, complete with stunning views of Lake Michigan. However, you can now find eats ranging from farm-to-table to pub food and fine dining. Many restaurants serve fresh ingredients courtesy of local farms and pride themselves on creating food that feeds the soul. Walker’s Point, on the city’s Southside, is the go-to spot for innovative food in Milwaukee. This neighborhood boasts a certified organic roasting facility and a Fodor’s top-rated roof-to-table restaurant. Throughout the rest of the city, there are plenty of options for celebrating Milwaukee’s German heritage as well as a nod to the area’s impressive Belgian beer selection. Don’t forget to stop by one of the country’s only urban creameries and try some locally-made chocolate with a glass of champagne.
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