50 Best American Restaurants near South Milwaukee

“We love everything here. They were closed last time we stopped by on a Sunday, but we just hope that Marty and everyone are alright and enjoying a day off.“

“Fish was very Good! Just a nice place for food and close to the Park for US.“

“Bartender told me homemade pizza is coming soon!!“

“Food was very good. My chicken parm was perfectly done and juicy. The sauce full of flavor. Josie was amazing and went out of her way to make our evening perfect. It was my girlfriend's son's graduation from College and she did great! I believe it was the owner but possibly the manager but a lovely lady was walking around making sure everything was done well.“

“Jess is an Amazing bartender, made us feel very welcomed. She's an Awesome bartender!!“

“Finally stopped here. Packers preseason Game was on. What an Awesome Place. The Owner was there. Atmosphere was terrific. Super friendly people. Regulars I'm guessing we're buying drinks. Bartender was Fast and friendly. Worth the Stop. Golden Lion ? ✨️ 5 ?“

“As a South Milwaukee resident for a few years, I want to thank you to whoever has invested in the recent changes here and at the beach. There’s very little trash around, the beach looks so much nicer with the chairs and umbrellas for rent, and I almost never smell any substances anymore. And the food is just top notch! I’m so grateful that this place is here for my growing family, and we are proud to take guests here!“

“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!“

“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.“

“It’s a hidden jewel. I was touched by Gus’s mantra “I LOVE You Man!” I heard him say it numerous times to his customers. The tacos are huge and the burritos are gigantic! Right off the grill - hot and delicious 😋“

“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 burger,good service in a fun atmosphere“

“Foods always good..... Good atmosphere Great Waitresses Prices are reasonable“

“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.“

“We went for the Packer game. Ordered crispy Brussels, wings, and a burger. Everything was great. Tara was an incredible bartender and met the manager Andrew. Perfect place to see the Packer game!“

“We went to Stella Van Buren for a date night and had such a wonderful evening! ❤️
First, a little tip if you’re visiting: the restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of The Westin Hotel, so we recommend using the valet parking. It’s only $10, which makes things much easier.
We started with an Old Fashioned, which was amazing! I also had their version of a Cosmopolitan, and it was absolutely delicious. 🍸
For appetizers, we had the meatballs and spicy tuna—both were fantastic! Then we finished the night with tiramisu and chocolate tart, and they were so, so good. 🍰
Everything from the drinks and food to the service made our date night really special. Thank you, Stella Van Buren, for a great evening! We truly enjoyed it and will definitely be back. ❤️“

“Absolutely amazing, all around! Food, service, everything. Shrimp sweet and delicious. Scallops silky soft and smooth, seared great and so tasty! Bacon wrapped asparagus is killer good. Prime rib sandwich is pillow soft, so flavorful and satisfying. Great garlic and herb butter seasoning on everything. I had a nasty respiratory infection a couple months prior, hadn't been able to taste much of anything for over two months... until coming here. I could taste the amazing flavor cooked into all of our items for the first time since getting sick. This was probably about the most satisfying dining experience I've ever had. Love it and can't wait to go back!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“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“

“They put the home in Homemade breakfast“

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

“Excellent food, great drinks, awesome service!“

“first time there ,went to see car show. we had cheeseburger and hamburger both very good! Great pickles. had fries, they were great .. the best was flavor of the day custard apple struessel... that was amazing!!!!! I don't know how often have it but that was very good! thanks for a great meal and dessert. highly recommend“

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

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

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

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

“Great food and atmosphere“

“love this place... Julie is the best.....“

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

“We had a lovely experience on the beautiful, secluded patio for my husband's birthday. Our server was Maya, who took very good care of us, and timed our shared plates just right. We had the crab stuffed poblano pepper (delicious), 6 oysters on the half shell (very fresh!) also the tuna sashimi dish, which was outstanding, and the duck tenderloin which was my favorite, and was accompanied with an Asian-inspired slaw. We each had three of the signature cocktails, which were delicious. Overall, an absolutely wonderful evening from start to finish“

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

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“The food on today was good except the dressing It was very dry; it was inedible. My one complaint about this restaurant is they never get your order right. And the female cashier this evening around 4 pm 022625 was unfriendly; when I told her that I didn’t get my muffin , soda and extra piece of fish. Bad customer service makes me not want to eat the food.“

“Great food! Great service!“