MOTOR Bar and Restaurant

400 W Canal St, Milwaukee
(414) 287-2778

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Spicy Carprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Prime Smokehouse Burger
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Mother-Load Burger
Wisconsin Fish Fry
Brisket Nachos
Fatboy Burger
Mac & Cheese

Menu

Appetizers
Smoked Chicken Wings
1 lb of slow of smoked wings.
Smoked BBQ Shrimp Flatbread
BBQ dry-rubbed, smoked shrimp, motor BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, bacon, caramelized onion, and jalapeños on a crispy flatbread.
Full Dresser Nachos
Fresh corn tortilla chips topped with motor BBQ sauce and chipotle cheese sauce, black bean corn salsa, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
Burnt Ends
Smoked brisket trimmings and served with motor BBQ sauce.
Big and Twisted Pretzels
2 Milwaukee pretzel company German-style soft pretzels, horseradish mustard, and cheese sauce.
Clock Shadow Cheese Curds
Local clock shadow creamery Cheddar cheese curds, hand-breaded, and golden-fried served with buttermilk ranch.

House-Made Soups
Roadhouse Beef Chili
Texas-style beef chili topped with wisconsin cheese blend, red onion, and sour cream.
Smoked Tomato Basil Soup
Smoked tomatoes blended with basil, garlic, and cream.

Salads
Chicken Strawberry AGG Salad
Grilled chicken breast, romaine, baby spinach, strawberries, red onion, cherry tomatoes, slivered almonds, feta cheese, and house honey avocado green goddess dressing.
BBQ Salad
Romaine, black bean corn salsa, tomatoes, motor BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings, and chipotle ranch dressing.
NY Strip Steak Wedge Salad
6-oz grilled NY strip, romaine wedge, chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, and with bleu cheese dressing.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine, house caesar dressing, garlic-Parmesan croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Entrées
Softail Smoked Shrimp Pasta
House-smoked shrimp, roasted red bell pepper, broccoli, red onion, carrot, pesto - sauce, and with balsamic drizzle.
Street Glide Smoked Beet Carbonara
House beet bacon bucatini pasta, and served a Parmesan-garlic cream sauce.
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Slow-smoked full rack baby back ribs, motor BBQ sauce, jicama slaw, and served with.
Smoked Baby 1/2 Rack Ribs
Slow-smoked full rack baby back ribs, motor BBQ sauce, jicama slaw, and served with.
BBQ Plate
Choice of 2 meats, served with French fries, jicama slaw, and scratch Southern-style cornbread.
Mac N'cheese
Baked elbow macaroni, sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped, and bread crumbs.
Bobber Strip Steak
12 oz grilled ny strip, smoked baby potatoes, seasonal vegetable au gratin, and bleu cheese butter.

Burgers and Handhelds
Screaming Eagle Burger
8 oz hand-packed ground chuck patty, fried pickles, roth pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion and jalapeño, bacon-jalapeño jam, adv sauce, lettuce, tomato, and served on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.
Tri-Glide Grilled Cheese
Smoked gouda, aged Cheddar, American cheese, Cheddar cheese crusted, and grilled on local panini bread. Served with french fries.
BBQ Dry Rubbed Tuna Melt
Dry rubbed grilled rare ahi tuna steak, smoked gouda, tomato, red onion, and adv sauce served on ciabatta bread. Served with french fries.
"Fatboy" Burger
8 oz hand-packed ground chuck patty, bacon, Cheddar cheese, motor BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion straws, and served on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.
Summer Turkey Burger
Fresh ground turkey, fresh herb and cheese patty, roasted portobello mushroom, green apple, adv sauce a creamy, tangy, herby secret sauce, lettuce, tomato, and served on a ciabatta bun. Served with french fries.
Motor Burger
8-oz hand-packed ground chuck patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, motor secret sauce choice of American, Swiss, Cheddar, provolone, or bleu cheese and served on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.
Willie G's Minis
Designed by the king of style 3 ground chuck sliders, Wisconsin Cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and motor secret sauce served on mini brioche buns. Served with french fries.
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
Hand-sliced 14-hour slow-smoked beef brisket, crispy onion straws, motor BBQ sauce, and served on a split-top roll. Served with french fries.
BLTABT
1 lb house-made bacon, avocado, tomato, romaine, smoked tomato aioli, bacon jalapeño jam and served on a toasted 7-grain panini. Served with french fries.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow-smoked, hand-pulled pork, jicama slaw, crispy onion straws, motor BBQ sauce, and served on a split top roll. Served with french fries.
Grilled Veggie
Balsamic roasted portobello mushroom, roasted peppers, red onion, Spinach, provolone cheese, adv sauce, aged balsamic glaze, and served on a toasted ciabatta bun. Served with french fries.
Cajun Chicken Club
Cajun marinated grilled chicken breast, avocado, romaine, tomato, caramelized onion, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo, and served on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.

Sidecars
Stuffed Potato
Baked potato topped with a wisconsin cheese blend, red onion, and sour cream.
Seasonal Vegetable Au Gratin
Seasonal vegetables, Parmesan garlic cream sauce, and Parmesan bread crumbs.
Crispy Smoked Baby Potatoes
Smoked, smashed, and fried with melted butter.
Side of Mac and Cheese
House Jicama Slaw
Garden Salad
Smoky Baked Beans
Fries

Desserts
Lemon Berry Cheesecake
NY style cheesecake and berry compote.

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Recent Reviews

Our waitress was great and the cheese curd app was really good. Our entrees were a good value but food was ok. I had the bbq plate and food was drenched in bbq sauce which I don't like. Everyone else had burgers which they enjoyed!
October 2025
Had dinner reservations for a Saturday at 6:00 pm. Walked in and the noise level was insane due to one live musician. The hostess couldn't hear us, and our waitress couldn't hear us. There were several larger parties, you could see them screaming at each other across the table. I asked our waitress if she could do something about the noise level. She returned and said she tried to speak with the musician but he didn't respond. I did ask for a manager and the musicians...
October 2025
Food was decent if uninspired, overpriced bar food. The noise was the biggest issue by far. With glass all around, everything just resonates, and having a saxophonist on a Saturday night because twice as loud and not only difficult to hear, but becoming painful. Unless you're coming in the middle of the summer when they can ooen the garage doors and seat you outside, just avoid it. Expected more Harley-Davidson type of memorabilia in the restaurant itself as well that didn't...
October 2025

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MOTOR Bar and Restaurant

400 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 287-2778