South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden

Name: South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden
Address: 2900 S Shore Dr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53207, US
Telephone: (414) 617-1147
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

$ • Beer Gardens, American, Pet Friendly

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2900 S Shore Dr, Milwaukee
(414) 617-1147

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About South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden

South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden is a popular spot in Milwaukee, offering a fantastic view of the lake and city. The restaurant provides a great all-around vibe, with a friendly atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and an outdoor setting that is dog-friendly. It's a hidden gem known for being the busiest beer garden in the area.

The restaurant is nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan in the historic South Shore Park Pavilion, offering a singular blend of Milwaukee heritage, thoughtful culinary execution, and an expansive beer program. The beautifully restored WPA-era bathhouse, with its fieldstone architecture and civic-era charm, evokes a sense of continuity with Milwaukee's past while providing a warm and character-rich refuge.

The beer selection is both expansive and curated, favoring a robust rotation of local drafts with a discernible emphasis on craft quality and variety. The menu features a "Farmers Salad" - a medley of greens, fruit, vegetables, and cheese presented with a sense of restraint and freshness, and a standout lobster roll with a generous portion of tender lobster meat tucked into a buttery split-top roll.

South Shore Terrace exemplifies how casual dining can still maintain an intellectual respect for flavor, setting, and historical context, providing a rare place where a simple lunch can leave one feeling both nourished and quietly inspired.