50 Best American Restaurants near Elm Grove

“Best restaurant I have been to in a long time, service and food were perfect. Thank you.“

“great food, busy tonight, glad the community is supporting them!❤⚘“

“Bartenders are attentive and we loved the breaded mushrooms and homemade chips!“

“Had my friends batchlorette brunch today. OMG! Only thing better than the food was the service. Brian was soo helpful with helping us choose food & drink, and kept us laughing the entire time! 15/10 �“

“The best fire cheese curds.“

“Primera vez que llegamos a McCocos, excelente ambiente, excelentísima atención desde que llegamos, la bartender muy atenta, sonriente y rápida en el servicio. Posteriormente fuimos atendidas por Laura, la mesera , una persona muy agradable, sonrisa constante y atención rápida también. El Sabor de l Comida muy bueno, sobretodo abundante y excelente precio. El lugar nos encantó. Lo recomendamos. Prometen comprar Ron Flor de Caña para los nicaragüenses que conocemos El sabor del mejor ROn!!!!“

“I go here for a networking lunch regularly. I've never had a bad experience or meal. I do not know what they do to the creamed corn but it's magic. There's a balance of flavors I can't replicate. I've literally never had a bad offering there and I've had almost everything. The servers are also spot on. Go there!“

“It was a nice mid afternoon visit. We basically did a search for nearby restaurants and this sounded good so we tried it out. The food and service was great. We were seated and served promptly. We were pleased and will not hesitate to return if in the area again.“

“Great food, huge portions, and VERY friendly staff“

“Such a great surprise when I found this cute little place on a rainy morning when I was an hour early for my doctor appointment and had to kill some time. Great breakfast, perfect spot!“

“My husband and I have been coming to this eatery since it reopened under new ownership with Carlos who had formerly been the cook at the North Avenue Grill for several years. Though we will not be returning customers to this eatery, it's no reason for me/us to discourage others from eating here. The food is delicious. It's served hot and fresh. And we also prefer to do business with small businesses such as the Midtown Grill. But on our last recent visit, and this was not the first mishap, my food was not served as I had ordered, but I didn't complain. On this last visit, I didn't complain either, but I did exclaim to our wait person that I was unhappy with my platter. The Huevo Ranchero eggs were, and I had asked for two, instead of the three, overcooked, and it was too salty for me to enjoy. Well, as I watched the wait person walk away, I noted that the server engaged the cooks re: my food and from their body language it was obvious that my constructive critique was not received in good form. Shoulders were shrugged, and this implied to me that they didn't care. This behavior told me everything I needed to know re: my customer satisfaction. This is unfortunate because we enjoyed coming to this laid back eatery. We were provided a discount of which I DID NOT ask for, and I tried to explain to the server that it wasn't necessary, but I was left speaking to their back as they chose to walk away. This behavior towards me was rude and disrespectful. If an establishment does not want need or want your business, the wait staff can certainly help to make or break a customer's spirit.“

“I’ve been two severa Coopers Hawk wine bars, but living in SE wisconsin I was excited they finally opened a MKE location. My first experience was they were so packed and wine tastings were impossible because there wasn’t enough room. Too much of a good thing, both sides of the bar! But that’s being fixed now. They remodeled to increase size with a new bar, are adding an enclosed outdoor patio by spring, and adding staff to speed up service. Today I had three wines, plus an over pour they gave me during a flatbread lunch paired with the chef’s suggestion. Amazing stuff. Checked out with 6 wines, flawlessly used my card on member file, and utilize a reward credit. Quality, ambiance, and value. MKE finally has all three! I expect Brookfield will become as consistently great as Gurnee and Barrington, just a little closer.“

“Food and service were excellent“

“Okay, I feel that I have to do my civic duty here... anyone like shrimp po boys? Looking for the best in Milwaukee?? The best overall?! I found it!!!! Camino. Camino west Allis location (where I went) did it. The best. AND I've been to Nola... several times actually a few weeks ago... and while there I'm always on a hunt for an amazing poboy... let's not sleep on MKE.... This one served!!!!! The sauce was saucing the shrimp were huge... 3x the size of NOLA's "famous" poboys! The bread didNOT fall apart nor was it too hard... it was soft squishy and gathered the flavor and remoulade... as it should. I will be dreaming of this PoBoy until I get to enjoy it again. They're served on Tuesdays and Fridays. Trust me. If you want a good PoBoy GET to Camino. Sorry my photos suck... I wanted to dive in way too fast. Camino West Allis“

“I only order the "Jalapeno Popper" from Mac's in Brookfield. Over half the time I order it they don't put in any jalapenos or they put in next to none. How hard is it to properly make this dish? It is super hard to add jalapenos to the JALAPENO popper? Done wasting my time and money with this location that can't make a simple Mac and Cheese. Pathetic.“

“Nice place to go. Highly recommend“

“Just moved to the area & had such a wonderful experience! Shout out to Lauren M. for being a great server. Awesome service & food goes a long way. Can’t wait to make this establishment my “regular!”“

“Wow, what a great restaurant! The cozy bar area, great staff, wonderful food. I just moved to the area, and I'm looking very forward to becoming a regular.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Wonderful service, everyone working there was very kind and helpful! They were willing to accommodate for non-cash payment if necessary. The food was delicious and a lot was given for the price. Very nice small diner atmosphere where the regulars seemed known by name. Would like to come back again when visiting Milwaukee!“

“great food ..service and fun environment!!!“

“Nestled between quarries in an industrial area is this beautiful little green oasis and farmstead. The ambiance alone is worth a visit. The food and service make it the perfect place for lunch. Homade soups, breads, and deserts are exceptional. Much better than any chain and is comparatively priced. The day we were there, soup was cream of Jalapeno. I'd go back for this alone. Beautifully spiced yet not too hot.“

“We really loved our experience at Highlands Cafe today. We’ve never had a bad experience or food, but today was particularly exceptional as it was the first time we brought our boys (2 years and 11 months). We had promised our 2 year old ice cream with breakfast as where we were originally going to go, they have malts. Much to our surprise they were closed, cue the toddler meltdown 🫠 Highlands cafe to save the day! No wait, they made a “special ice cream drink” right away for our 2 year old (chocolate milk with whip cream and sprinkles) and he could not have been more happy. The food was excellent to boot! And a mimosa and bloody for mom and dad 🥰 We will definitely be back often. Thank you Highlands Cafe for your hospitality, kindness, patience, and grace ❤️🫶“

“Mazos has been a family favorite as long as I can remember, I can hardly remember my mom talking me there when I was little, we have went there so many times in life, and I’m only 35, not many burger joints in Milwaukee compared to Mazos, sure will be missed! 🍔 Mazos: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“steak was seasoned perfectly. service was ok.“

“They have some of the best food around,. Everytime I go there, it's a service with a smile.“

“Is by far my favorite breakfast/lunch spot! Friendly staff ,great patrons and lots of delicious food!!!!! If you haven’t been is definitely a must! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Great food and great service. Mary Margaret was our waitress and she was SUPER“

“We had an incredible experience at 4th Base on National Ave! This place is a gem. You can walk into a relaxed, casual bar setting and enjoy dishes you’d typically find at a high-end, white-tablecloth restaurant. Our food was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. We tried the ribeye and the filet—both fantastic—but the king crab was the highlight, already cracked for easy enjoyment, which was a great touch! Even the veggies were delicious, and the bacon-wrapped shrimp… just wow. Special shout-out to Antonio, the cook, who absolutely nailed it! Watching all the deliciousness cooked right in front of us was a treat in itself. It’s amazing what comes out of that small kitchen—Antonio works magic in there! The cocktails were just as impressive. My Rye old-fashioned was smooth and balanced, and my wife’s mule was spot-on. The entire experience was excellent. If you’re looking for an amazing meal in a laid-back atmosphere, get over to 4th Base! Highly recommend!“

“I went in there around 5:00 pm and the pastrami was sold out. I usually make my own corned beef, but decided to try his. He recommended grilled rye with brown mustard, so that's what I ordered. A bag of chips and a pickle spear came with the sandwich. As I was leaving I turned back and said "This is heavy". When I got home I put the sandwich on my food scale. It weighed 18 ounces. It was the best corned beef I've ever eaten. I've been to Jakes on the north side, but this was better. There was so much that I had to force myself to finish it. I've lived in the area for over 6 years (he's been here around 4 years) and I never noticed his place. He needs to get the word out.“

“Great breakfast! Great portions too!“

“This George Webb has been here for as long as I can recall. It is under new ownership. As a bonus the owner prides himself in HIS CHICKEN WINGS. BRAGS THAT THEY ARE TOP NOTCH. HE WASN'T LIEING. AMAZING AND A MUST STOP. Teresa is the breakfast cook. My eggs cooked perfectly. The big Cakes are a bonus. Much Love.“

“I was visiting from out of town and came across this great restaurant. Food was excellent and service was top notch! Prices are reasonable and did I mention how great the food was!! Homemade strawberry preserves, yum! Highly recommend.“

“First time here was last Friday, Had the fish fry, and it was takeout, by the time I got home the food was still hot, juicy, and Outstanding!!! The fish was still so hot, and juicy, and still crispy, Hashbrowns so hot I had to wait to eat them, coleslaw, some of the best I have had in a while, I will be going back there again and again!!! Thank you for the soup samples today, your cheese soup is to die for!!!!!!“

“Great breakfast along with awesome coffee, staff and patrons.“

“We ordered for the first time yesterday at Brothers Gyro & Pizza. The Pizza was the best pizza we had ever eaten. Best crust, best sauce, plenty of cheese and toppings. Perfect! Brother's will be a go to for us for pizza and I can't wait to try the gyro. ❤️“

“Delicious food at great prices, i love the mushroom Swiss“

“Will definitely come back again and again“

“Peaceful, healing, nurturing. A massage at Nourish always renews my body and soul! Thank you, Melissa!“

“We went there late because low options. We were all glad we did.“

“Loved the Chicken Dumpling soup! Food was fabulous, service was great, and portions were huge! Definitely a must try!“

“Although I do always have a long wait. And they always forget my side of kitchen mayo. Every single time even though it’s on the ticket. Everyone is generally pretty nice and apologetic about any wait times“

“Great drinks, burgers and the best fries iv ever had.“

“Great spot with a lot of good taps!! Good vibes and a much needed relaxed spot.“

“For DECADES, the Gerndt Extended Family has patronized and enjoyed getting together at Family Table. It was my Parents' favorite place to go and they were very regular customers there. When in town and since I moved back here from Ioea to help care for my parents in their last years, they lived to 95 with Alzheimers, up until the very end I took them to Family Table where we were always treated very well. We especially love the portions having another meal or two to take home, and previously free desserts with the meal which understandably due to the economy even many years ago, that bonus was stopped. But we still love there dessert assortments with me loving their Strawberry Cheeseake! My daughter and I especially carry on our Family Tradition at Family Table, getting together with my son and his wife, my sisters, my nieces, friends. We would love to see them open again on Sundays as it was a great place to go after Church. Hopefully they can get staff to open Sundays again. Even during the Pandemic we loved the way they all learned and properly wore their masks as we continued to patronize Family Table using their carry-out, especially their Friday Night Fish Fries which are spectacular!!! Today, my sister and her husband are here from Lake of the Ozarks near Camden, MO, and where did sister invite us to meet? Yup. Family Table! Great Food, Reasonable Prices, Large Portions, Excellent Service, Wonderful, Comfortable Relaxing. Quaint Atmosphere. I had the Pork Chops Special, w Pork Chops fried covered in mushroom onions gravie meal which included my Baked Potato with Butter and Sour Cream, Salad, and Corn. Super Delicious!!! Every one else's meals were delicious as well. Ehen my Dad and Mom passed away, i told the Manager and staff and they remembered them well and would miss them. I have not been able to frequent the Family Table for several months due to medical issues, but as things get better I/we will be back for sure on a regular basis. Thank you Family Tanle Management and Staff! Great Timrs! I don't think there's a booth or table that we have not sat at through the decades.“

“In my opinion, it has a bit of a greasy spoon atmosphere, but the food was excellent and the service was great. It was clean. I went there for breakfast and I feel that pricing was appropriate. It’s much better than the hotel breakfast, that’s for sure. It was unfortunate that I found it on the last day of my stay, but I will be in the area again in a few months and will surely stop in for breakfast.“

“Nostalgia wins! We stopped in because I was so surprised to see a real George Webb's, especially one that was open! The staff was small, only one woman server and one man cooking. But they knocked it out and everyone was getting food fast and everyone seemed content. The biscuits and gravy were excellent. The omelette, chili, and hash browns were classic GW. We definitely wanna come back, it just takes you right back to better days before the internet or before covid. I'm so glad that this GW exists. Cozy nostalgia at its best. And everything tasted great. Who needs Waffle House? This is Wisconsin. We love our GW.

Parking: It's right on a busy major street, but the parking is limited. Not sure about street parking. It's a tight fit, but parking is available.

Kid-friendliness: Obviously good for kids of all ages.“

“was struggling to place an order online, gave them a call to see if ordering over the phone works, worker took my order!:) got to restaurant, the sweetest lady ever, food was super hot even when i got home! tasted delicious, didn’t catch her name,, wished that i did because she was so so sweet!!“

“One of our favorite places to go on the spur of the moment. Our server was the best last Friday. She noticed that we were celebrating a birthday and at the end of our excellent meal a slice of cake and lit candle were delivered soon a beautifully decorated plate. That’s customer service!“

“We have been coming here for years. The food is very good, portions are good size and the price you can't beat.Everyone there is always so nice and Candy is an awesome waitress and makes you feel at home. Please don't change a thing“