50 Best American Restaurants in Milwaukee

“Thank you Shelly, Michael and the entire team for a wonderful 70th birthday celebration for my husband! Our party of 10 was seated even before we expected, we were treated like family, all 10 different orders arrived within minutes of each other and the food is always amazing!! THANK YOU!!“

“Best food in Milwaukee. Inventive small plates with seasonal ingredients make each dinner at Odd Duck a new experience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff make me feel welcomed every time. 10/10“

“Fun place! Always get treated good. Great food and great staff. Alfredo cooks some killer burgers, Bridgett, Josey, Eli are very hardworking and excellent at serving everyone. Bloody Mary is delicious as well.“

“Gorgeous interior and bar area. Excellent food! Excellent wait staff and hosts. Great place to eat, chat and catch up with friends“

“Damond provided outstanding service. Great atmosphere. The Chicken Sandwich is truly the best ever. I’ll be back, working my way through the menu!“

“Good food, good beer and friendly staff. Makes for a nose easy stop after you tour the Harley museum“

“Best Coffee...I great start to my work day...friendly staff...yummy breakfast..too...😊“

“best diner in town. consistent and quality 10/10“

“Upscale casual cozy restaurant with creative delicious food and cocktails. A very special place!“

“We've been going here since '91. Always a great experience. The Grouper basket is my go to meal. Delicious!“

“Excellent food with very good service! We were very glad that we stopped in before going to the Bucks game! 🍺🍔🍟🦌“

“I have attended the SINGO game nights a few times with different groups of friends. Every time we have had a great time. The game is entertaining, the drinks are good as well as the food and service. Love the space and intend on returning.“

“I eat out a lot... And as a Chef who's owned 4 restaurants over the years, it honestly isn't often that I'm caught off guard by surprisingly really good food. Megawich is a light hearted & fun concept with silly names, but their sandwiches are no joke!! The balanced flavor & textures absolutely astonished my taste buds! Bold spices & seasoning... perfectly executed meat/cheese/sauce ratio, all on a local Sciortino's fresh baked Italian bread! ... I ordered the Chicken Catcher w Medium Hot spice 🔥 & seasoned fries WOW!... Surprised, would be an understatement. It's a humble, simple, "no frills" sub-sandwich place, but w high quality ingredients & baffling bold flavors. I'm hooked! This is easily my new favorite casual go to!! (+On DoorDash) ...And so I had to meet the owners! Wael & Adham are the nicest, most sincere & kind-hearted brilliant business men I've met in a very long time! I'm excited to call them new friends & of course now a new #WRAMember ...Best wishes to you both in your new business venture. You rock! Cheers Gentlemen, Chef Robert Klemm. #ChefApproved #EgyptianFlavor #SimpleFood #Sandwich #GetHereMKE #MKEFoodie #BradyStreet #RaveReviews @MegawichWI“

“The coffee and food is great. The ambience is chill inside, the outdoor area is nice in the summer. My favorite item is the zucchini muffin! I have been coming here for years, love it.“

“Our experience there was absolutely amazing! The environment was inviting and the food was to die for. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you for our BEST dining experience ever.“

“My second visit to this spectacular place! There are a very few, very special hotels out there -almost like people - with their own charm and character and personality. The Saint Kate is your fabulous, gorgeous, kind, wildly-creative friend with amazing style and a heart-felt smile for everyone, who manages to make you feel special just by proximity. Thanks again, SK, for a memorable visit, outrageous art, a delightful room, divinely unique detail, crazy comfy bed, fantastic lounge music and delicious food. A special shout out to Clay, the truly gracious and hospitable day bartender whose warmth, welcome and insights on the city absolutely made our stay. What a great representation of your brand you have in him! Thanks also to Grace and the super-on-top-of-everything front desk (Madelyn, Ava, Theo and team) for a superlative stay. Look forward to seeing y’all next year!“

“Our favorite local restaurant. Unique and delicious menu with the best brunch!“

“This George Webb is outstanding, probably the best one I’ve ever been to. The people running it treat you like family, and you can feel the pride they put into everything they do. The food is fresh and made with care, a big difference from other Webb’s I’ve been to in recent years.

For me, this place is more than just a restaurant…..it’s personal. My grandmother used to take me to George Webb when I was a kid, and she passed away 10 years ago. Sitting here brought back those memories in a way I didn’t expect. The warm hospitality and quality food reminded me of those special times with her.

This George Webb has restored what I always hoped the brand used to be…a place that feels like home.“

“Ryan and Juan were exemplary people during our time at The New Fashioned. I am extremely happy and pleased with our service today. If there is anything to be said about this place it’s how great the service and energy is. The attentiveness was appreciated. We will be back as a unit and individually.“

“My husband and I dined at Bavette on Saturday evening. Connor was our server and they were fantastic!! I have celiac and they were very attentive to my questions and needs. The food was phenomenal as well. I had the roasted carrot salad and it might be the best salad I ever ate. Thank you for the memorable experience and amazing service!“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“The food and atmosphere was great. Sophia was our waitress and the hospitality was excellent.“

“Excellent restaurant. The food, prices, and service were top-notch. The breakfast was great. The eggs were cooked to perfection. Visited for dinner, and the burger was fantastic. Nothing fancy, but the meat was fresh and tasty. Honestly, it's one of the best I've ever had (and I consider myself a bit of a burger snob lol). The service staff were attentive and friendly. I visited 3 times and consistently had a great experience. At first glance, this place just looks like a standard hotel restaurant, but don't judge the book by the cover! Check this place out. You will not be disappointed! I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area!“

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

“This is the best place in all of Milwaukee to grab dinner.“

“Very hospitable and friendly staff. the food is full of flavor that progresses with the meal. The food palate is so complete from start to finish, especially when paired with the right wine or cocktail! I will be back! Bonus, the atmosphere is comfortable, time for a meal and conversation. I can’t recommend this enough, especially if you appreciate quality food, locally sourced food that is home made.“

“Great spot with lots of food choices. I had the chipotle chicken wrap which tasted very fresh and delightfully grilled.
The drink options were very varied and eclectic. I scored a lovely beer from Oregon that I don't usually see out and about and I was pleased by the option.
Overall, a great spot in Milwaukee with an expanded selection of brews and drinks and great fresh food options.“

“I am always leary about hotel restaurants. Will it be good? Is it worth the added expense? YES! YES! in this case. Bar tender did a great job with the negroni and dirty martini. Our server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, when we needed it!. We shared a wedge salad and each had soup-we were going to get lasagna but quickly realized we would hardly eat a bite-so our server gladly cancelled that part of our order. We found this place convenient-we were staying at the hotel and going to a concert at BMO but are now fans-i would consider returning. All aspects were better than expected!“

“Five star experience. The food was reasonably priced and top notch quality. I really like the interior also. Highly recommend“

“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 ❤️🫶“

“steak was seasoned perfectly. service was ok.“

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“Lovely long time diner located in Thurston Woods neighborhood. The Hoppel Poppel is excellent, as are the country fried steak and biscuits and gravy. Polishing off an already big, healthy meal, you can't resist their fresh cinnamon rolls.“

“Put simply - this place is outstanding. Great service great food- highly recommend“

“Little place inside a corner store but it was amazing. Reasonable prices and high quality tasty food. They also have curry which was great. Their 6.99 small curry chicken and rice can easily be a full meal for someone. We will be going back. Takeout only.“

“Very good Very good customer service and excellent food“

“Great breakfast! Great portions too!“

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

“Overall, not bad at all. The cheese sauce was creamy and somewhat rich, but lacked what seemed like (to me) more nuanced, developed cheeses, or a more technical mornay sauce - rather relying heavily on what tasted like Velveeta or American products alongside maybe some dry seasonings, which can be great if you're craving it. Otherwise, the noodles were definitely a bit overcooked.

It can be a bit challenging to find exceptional mac since Fool's Errand closed, but in a pinch, Rod-n-Makk can get the job done.“

“Go out to support our future Chefs . The food is really great, coming from students.“

“Amazing burgers and apps...Definitely a Wisconsin-style joint, with stellar cheese curds and Spotted Cow 🐄 Saint Bibiana has established themselves as a popular spot on Brady Street for early morning food, brunch, and late night burgers. This restaurant is also a local favorite for late night partying, and the bar turns into a really fun club environment that attracts a really fun crowd for an amazing night on Brady Street. Saint Bibiana is also a major host to many of the summer events, for both local and city-wide, and many people end up at this bar because of the overwhelming reputation they have grown!“

“We had my birthday brunch at Oak Barrel and it couldn't have gone any smoother! They saved the day after another well-known MKE restaurant completely ghosted us just 2-weeks before the date. Communication with Mackenzie and booking could not have gone any better. We had the entire upstairs area to ourselves plus we were able to order off the actual brunch menu (which I LOVE). Our bartender, Danny, was amazing, attentive and provided excellent service to our guests. There were several other staff members helping out (I didn't get their names unfortunately) who were all amazing. This was the first time at Oak Barrel for a lot of our friends and family and they said they would definitely be back. Excellent food, great venue & spectacular service - they really made my birthday special.“

“Love the drinks and staff“

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

“Best Breakfast Pizza ever, period. i dream that some day they sell it in stores. As of now, you can just get it at the South Shore farmer's market.“

“We LOVE BIRCH. Getting the monthly tasting menu is one of my favorite things to go do with my husband and friends. The service is impeccable and the environment is unique in the layout as you see right into the kitchen. chefs counter gives you a front row seat to watching the kitchen work!“

“Ever wanted to have an authentic Milwaukee chilli experience with the feel of a dive bar? This is the place for you

Stopping in from out of town, the seating here encourages plenty of chatter amongst the other guests at the restaurant. Cheap chili dogs, spaghetti & chilli with half price refills, & Frito pie are their specialties, plus they are open till 3:00 am

If you're coming to Milwaukee, don't miss out on Real Chili!“

“Been going there since the 80s! Get the chicken dumpling soup!“

“The atmosphere was great! Food and cocktails were delicious! Staff very nice“

“Will definitely come back again and again“