Beautifully rebuilt restaurant. Much lighter and more modern than the old restaurant. The menu is pared down but still retains some of their best dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thali
Kelce Gold
Took my friend here for a birthday dinner and it was fabulous! Service was great, Zack/Zach explained everything thoroughly and made great suggestions. The food was phenomenal and had lots of flavor without a lot of salt which seems hard to find these days. We had an awesome time and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JAMES MANNES
As I write this review if I could remember the names of the foods I had I'd be a genius. Anyways we started off with, or I should say I started off with, a wonderful tequila drink infused with shiitake mushrooms, ii had a frothy top and a wonderful citrus taste, and then went to the next item up for business. I don't have the current drink menu for me to properly address the drink but it was a wonderful play on a coconut daiquiri. And then I had the trio of their dishes, again I don't believe it's updated on their menu if it is I'm sorry I missed it. It was delicious what a combination of flavors! I had in one little bowl a wild boar meat selection and then I had on the side I had some chicken which was delicious and some rice along with three dipping sauces. Couldn't have been a nicer set of employees serving us. It was nice because we sat at the bar so we were able to converse with a multitude of the staff. Great job keep it up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jim G
Extremely expensive The fish fry, all breading is $29. Do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Stefano Pena
If you want to enjoy a great atmosphere with even more amazing food, this is the place. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some of the best culinary delights life can show you. The Cheel is the best experience you can have. And their beer garden (The Baaree) is pure bliss. With live music and quick and distinguished snack foods, it goes above and beyond any beer garden I've ever been to. This place is a perfect ten in my book.
Ashley Iverson
Lamb Souvlaki. This delicately marinated and grilled lamb skewer is paired with seared Manouri cheese, drizzled with a pomegranate Kashmiri paprika honey glaze. Accompanied by traditional tzatziki sauce and a fresh Greek salad, this dish promises an authentic and flavorful experience.
This classic dish will be perfectly complemented by an elegant red wine, Côtes du Rhône. With vibrant aromas and flavors of red fruit, particularly strawberry, this wine enhances the richness of the meal, creating a delightful pairing.
Kid-friendliness: If your children like fine foods
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Full of Pineapple, Bandol Roganjosh, Grilled Cheese and Fries, Lamb Shank, Cobbler, Chickpea Tofu, Goat Dumpling, Vegan, Shan Noodles with Duck, Camel Slider, Lamb Momo, Chef Salad, Cake, Risotto, Ribs, Basmati Rice, Chicken Sandwich, Saffron Cheesecake, Signature Kukhura Sandwich
Emily Nowak
I have been to the Cheel twice (once pre-disaster, once post-disaster) and I'm not sure I will be back for a third visit. My cocktail was actually very good (I had to get a second one, even at $15 apiece!), but my partner's $30 Old Fashioned left much to be desired. The food was hit and miss, with parts of both of our dishes being delicious, and parts being a little off the mark. For example, my paneer and greens were nice, but my partner's chicken thighs were chalky and dry.
As a couple who consumes different cultures' cuisines weekly (I'm talking Thai, Peruvian, Puerto Rican, Japanese, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, American...Nepali ;) you get the gist), and as people who have spent both more and less on meals of varying quality, I'm just not sure this place wins another visit and another $150+ for two people (no appetizers or desserts, just 2 entrees and 3 cocktails between the two of us).
I certainly appreciate the amount of time spent in sourcing ingredients, developing recipes, and everything else that goes along with running a restaurant. I debated even writing a review after seeing how the owner has responded to other reviews offering constructive feedback. We know ingredients (especially quality ones) come with a hefty cost, but our meals were less than the sum of their parts in our opinion.
Our server was kind and attentive. The decor is very modern and industrial. Perhaps stop by for a drink and an appetizer to see if making the investment in a meal here is right for you :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jonathan Stenitzer
Absolute knockout. Will return for sure. Cocktails were unique and balanced. Food was absolutely delicious. I'll be talking about this meal for weeks. The service is great and the atmosphere was lovely--the patio is beautiful in the evening, and the neighboring bar (The Baaree) has live music most nights of the week.
Pictured: PBJ time cocktail and Piro Piro cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deanna Stringer
My husband and I had a very rare Wednesday night off together so we decided to finally give The Cheel a try seeing as our days off fall on the days the restaurant is closed. Oh man, it was EVERYTHING! Our server Vito was spot on! Service was top notch. The food is indescribably delicious. I will honestly be dreaming of it. Can't wait to get the opportunity to go back! 10 out of 10!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pat Haggis
Fresh, savory, creative cuisine. Love the craft cocktails and relaxed vibe. Loved the fresh air with the "garage doors" open.
Nice South Asian food and friendly staff. Nicely redesigned layout in the dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa Otter
Tried the new ribs on the menu. They were wow, delicious! And that risotto, yum! Kind and friendly staff, as always. Great experience, and the new building is lovely inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Ribs
Janis Kohler
The Cheel - describing this amazing culinary experience is difficult because of how wonderful the experience was. This visit was our second. The first was toward the end of the pandemic where you had to eat outside. We throughly enjoyed the first amazing meal outside, under a tent and with restrictions. At that time we were able to see the beauty of what these chefs were doing without even getting the ambiance.... but still the amazing service and food.Since then, the Cheel lost their building to a fire, over time were able to build a new spot and still manage to come back with the amazing food, a beautiful and unique new location and great service! Talk about perseverance!Our second trip was last evening. We do not live close but we're in Milwaukee visiting our son and his girlfriend.... We had been talking about the Cheel for so long that we made a reservation and the four of us embarked on an amazing evening.We were greeted by two friendly faces that welcomed us in as if we were friends. Once seated water arrived promptly and our server Vito was right behind to say hello and ask us about our drink choices. The first drink at the table was the Piro Piro - WOW gin based drink and consistency of a light smoothy. Great flavor and you could drink many of them easily but not sure if that would be a good idea! HahaOur tidbitz consisted of endive boats, mushrooms with light crisps and skewered chicken. Not sure which we loved more. Each had wonderful flavors! The endive boats had chicken with goat cheese and a lovely medium spiced sauce -yummy! The mushrooms were several types chopped and with a light sauce that I could have eaten many orders! Last but not least the skewers were grilled perfectly and the seasonings added to the dish.The four dishes for dinner did not disappoint our "Bigbitz" consisted of --Chicken thighs that were lightly coated with seasonings and flavors that were phenomenal....rice and a lentil sauce/soup consistency. I loved every single bite. I did share and everyone thought the same.-Paneer dum was a dish of spinach, peas, cheese (curd like) rice, and amazing warm sauce to pour over and a yogurt to mix in. My son's girlfriend had been recommended by someone to order this. She loved it. The flavors were unique and interesting like nothing we've had before.-5 spice ribs prepared Gorgonzola and pecan praline topping with a side of sweet potato. The meat was tender, fall off the bone and the flavors were so good that my husband was hesitant to let us try.-Hanger steak was ordered by my son, who is a steak guy. Prepared also with Gorgonzola, potatoes and a bun. He devoured the meal so fast none of us had a chance for a taste! That's okay we can go back.**A second order of 5 spice ribs were ordered by my son without the pecan praline (allergies) and he really loved them - he's a rib guy too.Another round of Piro Piro was ordered and a lovely cocktail that was their "take" on a pina colada... and that was super tasty as well!Right about now you thinking who eats this much - we starved ourselves all day in anticipation of this unique, flavorful and amazing meal.....it was well worth it.YES we did save some room or not - for dessert. The cheese cake and the crème brûlée were fantastic as we truly expected they would be.This has mostly been about the food, as it should be. But, you can tell the time, efforts and love that goes into the recipes, preparation and presentation so it deserves the spotlight.The ambiance is pretty, golds and lots of red - which gives the restaurant a warm glow. Very pretty and relaxing.The service is awesome, our water was never empty. Vito checked in on us regularly. He was welcoming, knowledgeable and fun to talk to.We will be back, we will bring friends and we will try everything on that menu if it takes us several visits.We appreciate the attention to detail, the hard work in making this a wonderful experience!
Beautifully rebuilt restaurant. Much lighter and more modern than the old restaurant. The menu is pared down but still retains some of their best dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thali
Took my friend here for a birthday dinner and it was fabulous! Service was great, Zack/Zach explained everything thoroughly and made great suggestions. The food was phenomenal and had lots of flavor without a lot of salt which seems hard to find these days. We had an awesome time and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As I write this review if I could remember the names of the foods I had I'd be a genius. Anyways we started off with, or I should say I started off with, a wonderful tequila drink infused with shiitake mushrooms, ii had a frothy top and a wonderful citrus taste, and then went to the next item up for business. I don't have the current drink menu for me to properly address the drink but it was a wonderful play on a coconut daiquiri. And then I had the trio of their dishes, again I don't believe it's updated on their menu if it is I'm sorry I missed it. It was delicious what a combination of flavors! I had in one little bowl a wild boar meat selection and then I had on the side I had some chicken which was delicious and some rice along with three dipping sauces. Couldn't have been a nicer set of employees serving us. It was nice because we sat at the bar so we were able to converse with a multitude of the staff. Great job keep it up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Extremely expensive
The fish fry, all breading is $29.
Do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
If you want to enjoy a great atmosphere with even more amazing food, this is the place. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some of the best culinary delights life can show you. The Cheel is the best experience you can have. And their beer garden (The Baaree) is pure bliss. With live music and quick and distinguished snack foods, it goes above and beyond any beer garden I've ever been to. This place is a perfect ten in my book.
Lamb Souvlaki. This delicately marinated and grilled lamb skewer is paired with seared Manouri cheese, drizzled with a pomegranate Kashmiri paprika honey glaze. Accompanied by traditional tzatziki sauce and a fresh Greek salad, this dish promises an authentic and flavorful experience.
This classic dish will be perfectly complemented by an elegant red wine, Côtes du Rhône. With vibrant aromas and flavors of red fruit, particularly strawberry, this wine enhances the richness of the meal, creating a delightful pairing.
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Vegetarian options: Upon request
Dietary restrictions: Yes
Parking: Easy
Kid-friendliness: If your children like fine foods
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Full of Pineapple, Bandol Roganjosh, Grilled Cheese and Fries, Lamb Shank, Cobbler, Chickpea Tofu, Goat Dumpling, Vegan, Shan Noodles with Duck, Camel Slider, Lamb Momo, Chef Salad, Cake, Risotto, Ribs, Basmati Rice, Chicken Sandwich, Saffron Cheesecake, Signature Kukhura Sandwich
I have been to the Cheel twice (once pre-disaster, once post-disaster) and I'm not sure I will be back for a third visit. My cocktail was actually very good (I had to get a second one, even at $15 apiece!), but my partner's $30 Old Fashioned left much to be desired. The food was hit and miss, with parts of both of our dishes being delicious, and parts being a little off the mark. For example, my paneer and greens were nice, but my partner's chicken thighs were chalky and dry.
As a couple who consumes different cultures' cuisines weekly (I'm talking Thai, Peruvian, Puerto Rican, Japanese, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, American...Nepali ;) you get the gist), and as people who have spent both more and less on meals of varying quality, I'm just not sure this place wins another visit and another $150+ for two people (no appetizers or desserts, just 2 entrees and 3 cocktails between the two of us).
I certainly appreciate the amount of time spent in sourcing ingredients, developing recipes, and everything else that goes along with running a restaurant. I debated even writing a review after seeing how the owner has responded to other reviews offering constructive feedback. We know ingredients (especially quality ones) come with a hefty cost, but our meals were less than the sum of their parts in our opinion.
Our server was kind and attentive. The decor is very modern and industrial. Perhaps stop by for a drink and an appetizer to see if making the investment in a meal here is right for you :)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Absolute knockout. Will return for sure. Cocktails were unique and balanced. Food was absolutely delicious. I'll be talking about this meal for weeks. The service is great and the atmosphere was lovely--the patio is beautiful in the evening, and the neighboring bar (The Baaree) has live music most nights of the week.
Pictured: PBJ time cocktail and Piro Piro cocktail.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I had a very rare Wednesday night off together so we decided to finally give The Cheel a try seeing as our days off fall on the days the restaurant is closed. Oh man, it was EVERYTHING! Our server Vito was spot on! Service was top notch. The food is indescribably delicious. I will honestly be dreaming of it. Can't wait to get the opportunity to go back! 10 out of 10!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fresh, savory, creative cuisine. Love the craft cocktails and relaxed vibe. Loved the fresh air with the "garage doors" open.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bandol Roganjosh, Lamb Momo, Thali
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Very nice food and unique experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Nice South Asian food and friendly staff. Nicely redesigned layout in the dining area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried the new ribs on the menu. They were wow, delicious! And that risotto, yum! Kind and friendly staff, as always. Great experience, and the new building is lovely inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Ribs
The Cheel - describing this amazing culinary experience is difficult because of how wonderful the experience was. This visit was our second. The first was toward the end of the pandemic where you had to eat outside. We throughly enjoyed the first amazing meal outside, under a tent and with restrictions. At that time we were able to see the beauty of what these chefs were doing without even getting the ambiance.... but still the amazing service and food.Since then, the Cheel lost their building to a fire, over time were able to build a new spot and still manage to come back with the amazing food, a beautiful and unique new location and great service! Talk about perseverance!Our second trip was last evening. We do not live close but we're in Milwaukee visiting our son and his girlfriend.... We had been talking about the Cheel for so long that we made a reservation and the four of us embarked on an amazing evening.We were greeted by two friendly faces that welcomed us in as if we were friends. Once seated water arrived promptly and our server Vito was right behind to say hello and ask us about our drink choices. The first drink at the table was the Piro Piro - WOW gin based drink and consistency of a light smoothy. Great flavor and you could drink many of them easily but not sure if that would be a good idea! HahaOur tidbitz consisted of endive boats, mushrooms with light crisps and skewered chicken. Not sure which we loved more. Each had wonderful flavors! The endive boats had chicken with goat cheese and a lovely medium spiced sauce -yummy! The mushrooms were several types chopped and with a light sauce that I could have eaten many orders! Last but not least the skewers were grilled perfectly and the seasonings added to the dish.The four dishes for dinner did not disappoint our "Bigbitz" consisted of --Chicken thighs that were lightly coated with seasonings and flavors that were phenomenal....rice and a lentil sauce/soup consistency. I loved every single bite. I did share and everyone thought the same.-Paneer dum was a dish of spinach, peas, cheese (curd like) rice, and amazing warm sauce to pour over and a yogurt to mix in. My son's girlfriend had been recommended by someone to order this. She loved it. The flavors were unique and interesting like nothing we've had before.-5 spice ribs prepared Gorgonzola and pecan praline topping with a side of sweet potato. The meat was tender, fall off the bone and the flavors were so good that my husband was hesitant to let us try.-Hanger steak was ordered by my son, who is a steak guy. Prepared also with Gorgonzola, potatoes and a bun. He devoured the meal so fast none of us had a chance for a taste! That's okay we can go back.**A second order of 5 spice ribs were ordered by my son without the pecan praline (allergies) and he really loved them - he's a rib guy too.Another round of Piro Piro was ordered and a lovely cocktail that was their "take" on a pina colada... and that was super tasty as well!Right about now you thinking who eats this much - we starved ourselves all day in anticipation of this unique, flavorful and amazing meal.....it was well worth it.YES we did save some room or not - for dessert. The cheese cake and the crème brûlée were fantastic as we truly expected they would be.This has mostly been about the food, as it should be. But, you can tell the time, efforts and love that goes into the recipes, preparation and presentation so it deserves the spotlight.The ambiance is pretty, golds and lots of red - which gives the restaurant a warm glow. Very pretty and relaxing.The service is awesome, our water was never empty. Vito checked in on us regularly. He was welcoming, knowledgeable and fun to talk to.We will be back, we will bring friends and we will try everything on that menu if it takes us several visits.We appreciate the attention to detail, the hard work in making this a wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Basmati Rice, Saffron Cheesecake
Great food and service. Glad to see they are back in their rebuilt building.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wild Boar Roganjosh
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