50 Best American Restaurants in Milwaukee

“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“

“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.“

“The shrimp striker is delicious. Great food, chill atmosphere, good customer service!“

“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!!“

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

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

“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.“

“Twice a year My wife and I come up to Wisconsin to visit family and we love coming to this location. Thomas is always a pleasure to see. The food is always fresh and the service is amazing! We will always make a point to stop for breakfast.“

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

“We did the splash studio. Kiu was a great bartist. She is incredibly talented and her steps are super easy to follow. It was my first time painting since middle school and I left feeling rhat I could have chosen art for a career. Khamillian was also an awesome bartender.“

“Staff is always friendly and welcoming. Our meals are always delicious no matter what we select, burgers, fish, brunch. Great selection of options. Love the outdoor patio.“

“We came here for a team dinner after a conference in the convention center. They were able to accommodate a large party with only a little over a week’s notice. It was an incredible meal with exceptional service and a great selection of wines and beers. I wish I had a reason to return to Milwaukee soon just to revisit this place.“

“My 92 y/o aunt treated us at the plaza today. Great food and amazing service from chef Peter and crew. Thank you so much for the memorable experience“

“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.“

“Just had lunch at Vier North. Everything we had was delicious and the service was great. Try the pulled pork sliders, some of the best I've had in the area.“

“Was never to Oscars before. I didn't expect that I'd be eating the greatest burger I've had in my Life. Meat was thick and juicy. Bun was clean and soft. Onion rings were hot with a firm dense crust. My friend and I were almost in disbelief. Staff was incredibly polite. Clientele, (place was packed), were well-mannered. I'll definitely be back. 10/10“

“Just tried this place today. An all I can say it such a wonderful breakfast. My wife has a gluten allergy. They are very knowledgeable, know what there doing. An make your experience the best it can be. Gluten free French toast with in house made gluten free bread. It was delicious. Made the wife cry happy tears knowing she could feel normal. Thank you Abby made the experience all the more better. Thank you for such a wonderful time.“

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

“I was visiting Milwaukee last fall. Im from Houston and I think about your queso and tacos all the time. High praise from a Texan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

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

“Great experience first time dining here the building is nice and clean staff was attentive and friendly to top it off the food was delicious and amazing I will definitely be a regular customer here“

“Some of the best food I’ve ever had, I’ve had at Birch. I try to visit as often as I can. I usually go for the steak or pork chop. Both are cooked to perfection. Also, the fennel salad, crunchy farm vegetables, and anything involving tomatoes is recommended.“

“Delicious food,great service and one of the cleanest place!“

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

“Great breakfast! Great portions too!“

“this is the best restaurant in the greater Milwaukee area rite next to state fair park,I highly recommend. Awesome bloody Marys that are over poured lol“

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

“Great food and atmosphere“

“We chose Hubbard Park Lodge for our wedding ceremony and reception because of its cozy “Wisconsin supper club” atmosphere! It is naturally beautiful and the staff are always friendly. We had the pleasure of working with Chris for our wedding planning process and he made it a breeze! He was extremely helpful, communicative, and quick to reassure us with any questions or concerns. Our guests raved about the food and kindness of the serving staff. Thank you to Chris and the entire Hubbard Park Staff for making our wedding day so memorable! Thank you, Kaylee & Brian“

“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.“

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

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“To start, our server Harry was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! We had a table of 9 show up unannounced and we were promptly sat, all together! Our food was amazing! The environment was so inviting and comforting! Overall it was a great experience!“

“Incredible restaurant for an exquisite dining experience. I loved my “Day in the Kitchen” with the Sanford team. The 7 course surprise tasting menu was incredible, and they seemed to incorporate specific foods that we focused during my kitchen experience. The wine pairings were great, and every staff member was kind and thoughtful. Couldn’t recommend more!“

“Will definitely come back again and again“

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

“Sweet Diner came in clutch for breakfast for a large party with no reservations. Short wait on a Sunday morning and the food was FANTASTIC. The food was delicious and there were SO many options. I cannot recommend the Sweet Diner enough. Thank you for saving our day and getting our large group in and out quickly.“

“The service, the food, and the atmosphere were top notch!“

“Leaky Leek with the customer service is the best thing that happened to bartender since the ‘99 and 2000’s. If you haven’t stopped into Wall Street Stock Bar (WSTB) on 219 south 2nd street, you’ve done yourself a disservice of experiencing an extraordinary service of a mixologist that can eyeball a perfect taste that will breathe soul & life to the most simple drink that you’ve previously tasted.“

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

“They put the home in Homemade breakfast“

“Peter our server was a wine connoisseur and provide us with amazing service. The food was a work of art and the taste was excellent. We can’t wait to go back.“

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

“During a visit to the area a group of us went to this wonderful cafe and bar for lunch. The server was attentive and friendly. The hand cut chips were fried to perfection and the bleu cheese dip was good, although a little light on blue cheese pieces. I would enjoyed the sesame chicken pita, the portion size was good as was the flavor and it paired well with the crunchy Asian slaw.

If you are in the area, you should give Lulu's a try!“

“I have heard good things about the fish fry but was worried it would not live up to the hype not only did it live up to it, it surpassed it. The staff is amazing. I have not had that kind of great, friendly service in a long time. Highly recommend. Will be back for sure!!!“

“Food is very good, everything is scratch made and the cocktails, using their own liquor, are creative and well made. Lauren (our Server) was very attentive and informative about their food and drinks.“

“first off, great marketing second off, your cashier deserves a bonus... hard core best sales person ever and he wasn't wrong about his recommendations. We'll be back. people get the sauces. All of the sauces.“

“i love the store and the owner is like a mom to me also the employees are like family fr its like a store i would go to for the rest of my life chicken is very good and cripsy everything about this store is good and nice it stays clean they make sure the people they serve are satisfied with anything 🫶🏾“

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