50 Best American Restaurants near Whitefish Bay

“Food is still very good even though they have a new Executive Chef. I will definitely go back to dine again.“

“food and service was good“

“Amazing broiled whitefish!“

“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.“

“I absolutely enjoyed my Megawich Beef!!! My son, my best friend, and I highly recommend their food. Best onion rings I ever had, too.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“Went for the first time today after reading a friends experience. Really a nice dinner! Very fresh food. Nice flavors. Extremely pleasant hosts! We will go back for sure!“

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

“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“

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

“Primera vez que llegamos a McCocos, excelente ambiente, excelentísima atención desde que llegamos, la bartender muy atenta, sonriente y rápida en el servicio. Posteriormente fuimos atendidas por Laura, la mesera , una persona muy agradable, sonrisa constante y atención rápida también. El Sabor de l Comida muy bueno, sobretodo abundante y excelente precio. El lugar nos encantó. Lo recomendamos. Prometen comprar Ron Flor de Caña para los nicaragüenses que conocemos El sabor del mejor ROn!!!!“

“My husband and I dined at Bavette on Saturday evening. Connor was our server and they were fantastic!! I have celiac and they were very attentive to my questions and needs. The food was phenomenal as well. I had the roasted carrot salad and it might be the best salad I ever ate. Thank you for the memorable experience and amazing service!“

“Upon arrival, it was warm and welcoming. Got serviced right away and made aware of a special menu which had a lot more options. One item in particular are the wings! After the first bite I knew they were special and had a secret seasoning. My wife don’t even like chicken but she even liked it. Thanks for the great experience“

“Love the burgers, no change in the almost decade I've been coming. I can't wait to come back and next time I will be getting a burger for the road too!! The Flavor of the Day was Wedding Cake and I love their custard. I would say it's better than Leon's.“

“I stopped there today since I was in the area and saw it had good reviews and it did not disappoint. Atmosphere and service were great, staff was extremely friendly, and food (chicken capri panini and iced tea) was delicious! I will absolutely stop in again and will recommend to others!“

“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!!!“

“The food and atmosphere was great. Sophia was our waitress and the hospitality was excellent.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Excellent food, service and ambience.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Great breakfast! Great portions too!“

“Soy muy rapido ime gusta“

“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“

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

“Great place to meet friends or have a private party. The staff is attentive and open to making the menu personalized when hosting a private event. They went above and beyond recently for a friend’s birthday that made the event over the top for them and thoroughly enjoyable for us! Lots of space, tons of activities.“

“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.“

“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! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“This "hole in the wall" bar is a must stop. I love visiting bars like this because of the community they provide. I was welcomed by the locals and had great conversation through my visit.The area is out in the country and can be tricky to find. Once I arrived, there was plenty of street parking as well as a lot in the back The inside was charming with a vintage vibe. Drinks were strong and their menu is lengthy. I ordered a cup of the soup which was styled after the Reuben sandwich. The corned beef was excellent. The soup is creamy and flavorful. I have tried to stop by again but they are only open Tuesday through Thursday. I wish I had checked the menu it because the reviews online show a fish fry but I'm not sure if that's available daily since they're closed on Friday? I hope you find out soon!“

“This was the worst experience I had dinning. It was my birthday, and we were out celebrating. The waitress was not very attentive. Took a long time to get our food, are food came cold. The steak was tough when we complained nothing was done. I asked the waitress for my birthday cake. I never received it. She never came back to the table. We never ever return here again.“

“Dined at Brass key following a Play. The menu was so varied and the food we all chose was so good. Very nice server. Highly recommended.“

“Lobster 🦞 night was so delicious“

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

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

“I went to LuLu Cafe with my mom and our waiter, Joel, was outstanding! He was very friendly, accommodating, and provided exceptional customer service.

For lunch we shared the homemade chips with blue cheese dip (our favorite!) and we split the Roasted Vegetable Salad with chicken.

We love coming to Lulu Cafe and we've been coming here for years. The food is always amazing and the service is impeccable. They also have a nice bar and a large dining space. We enjoy sitting at a table by the outside window, when it's available.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Overall, this was a great spot to grab dinner after a day of disc golf at Brown Deer. Excellent service. It was busy when we went but we never had to wait long for anything. Crowd seemed mostly 60+ i don't think I'd bring the kiddos. Vast majority of the food was excellent, my only complaint was the tuna appetizer. The slices were not of even thickness so some were too fatty, chewy and undercooked. Would also pair much better with a soy based gaze than random pita triangles and upscaled tartar sauce. All said however, would go back. 8/10.“

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

“We really loved our experience at Highlands Cafe today. We’ve never had a bad experience or food, but today was particularly exceptional as it was the first time we brought our boys (2 years and 11 months). We had promised our 2 year old ice cream with breakfast as where we were originally going to go, they have malts. Much to our surprise they were closed, cue the toddler meltdown 🫠 Highlands cafe to save the day! No wait, they made a “special ice cream drink” right away for our 2 year old (chocolate milk with whip cream and sprinkles) and he could not have been more happy. The food was excellent to boot! And a mimosa and bloody for mom and dad 🥰 We will definitely be back often. Thank you Highlands Cafe for your hospitality, kindness, patience, and grace ❤️🫶“

“Will definitely come back again and again“

“Just had the best breakfast at Ted’s Ice Cream & Restaurant! If you in the area of 62nd & North you have to try it! Excellent Eggs Benedict and huge strawberry covered pancakes! You can see why they have been in business since 1941.“

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

“The chicken was hot and fresh. The only problems that I have is that the chicken doesn't taste the same. One time I ordered and it was more like a cajun seasoning and the next time it was just regular. I prefer the cajun taste. The other problem is with there sides. They don't have a large container and anyone that has seen their small container knows that 2 doesn't equal a large. The small containers aren't even full.“

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

“I cannot say enough good things about this place. The owner and the bartenders make this the perfect neighborhood Irish bar. Great atmosphere and the food is top notch. Great portion sizes and a good value. A must for Friday Fish Fry, it is fantastic! And the chicken wings are out of this world. 5-stars for O'Lydias!“

“They have friendly staff. Amazing food and custard and are very well priced. It is one of our go to places if we eat out.“