Birch

Dinner date at Birch did not disappoint! We started winter citrus salad and garlic focaccia with house-made ricotta, then moved on to the brick chicken and contramar-inspired fish, which was so, so good. Wrapped it all up with the goat's milk cheesecake.The meal was paced perfectly and each dish was plated beautifully. All of the contrasts in textures and vibrant colors...every bite was incredible. The open kitchen provided a chance to see the action - it was impressive.We appreciated the spiritless beverage options - the grapefruit spritz was great. Our server was so helpful and attentive, all of the staff were very friendly, and the vibes were super chill. Can't wait to go back!

So much to love about this place! Me and 3 friends made a reservation for a Friday night and had no problems being sat. Not a guarantee at all popular spot on a weekend!We all did the tasting menu and I myself did the wine pairing. Arturo did an amazing job preparing us for our orders and describing the dishes. The attention to detail from him was top tier. One of our party had a shellfish allergy and they were easily able to adjust their tasting menu to our friend's allergy. Each dish was better than the last, so fresh and so intentional with each plate's ingredients and composition. The sommeliers went above and beyond talking about the wine's origin and why it was paired with each dish. It's so nice to have a destination place like this in MKE. Thanks Arturo et al!

I went to Birch for dinner with my wife for her birthday. We were seated right away and the host brought her a happy birthday card signed by all the staff which was a lovely gesture. Birch has a modern vibe. For food we shared a few dishes:Birch Manhattan: A nice boozy fall drink. A great take on a classic drink. Ricotta roe tomato bite: Packed with flavor and a great start to a wonderful meal. The roe and tomato paired well with the creamy ricotta and added a burst of brightness to this amuse. Ricotta filled pasta: Pasta was very tender and cooked to perfection. The richness of the ricotta paired well with the very sweet corn. Loved the inclusion of chantrelles. I would come back to eat this dish over and over again. Brick chicken: So good, very crispy skin on this chicken with just the right salt levels. I really enjoyed the bean salad which brought a lot of freshness to the dishOverall I really enjoyed my meal at Birch. All the food was great and the service was top notched. I can't wait to go back again.

I came here on a weeknight to celebrate my birthday & it was a lovely time! The vibes were great and the restaurant was very comfortable. The staff were attentive and very nice. Drinks:O' Mama: this drink was so clear that looks clear water with a rosemary sprig! However the taste of the cocktail was well balanced and tasty. Birch Manhattan: a nice fall drink. Food:Ricotta Roe Tomato Bites: wow! So creamy and umami bite to start off the meal. What a nice surprise! Ricotta Filled Pasta: This was so delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the chanterelles gave such an umami bite!Contramar- Inspired Fish: loved this inspired dish from the Mexico City Restaurant Contramar. The fish was cooked well and I loved the acidity of the dish. The freshly made tortillas had a great texture and went well with the fish.Brick Chicken: this perfectly seasoned crispy chicken dish was great! The peaches were so sweet and I loved the sweet and salty bites.

vday prix fix menu!!!! everything was very good but nothing quite blew me away. the amuse bouche was very light but definitely still left behind a taste in your mouth. tuna tostada was small and delicious. i surprisingly did like the squash soup with the focaccia but i did think it was a bit saltier than what i'd have preferred. the ricotta cheese pasta was really good, the ricotta was super light but there was this citrus tang to the end of each bite and the small bits of jalapeño were a good touch. both entrees were very good but walleye won out by just a bit. the potato cheese puree was one of the best things i've ever had -- so light, cheesy and airy. dessert was a chocolate brownie which was very rich. I didn't leave dinner feeling too stuffed overall which was great. it was a lovely vday dinner with snow falling outside too!!!! service was great, felt like we were checked in on appropriately throughout meal. i felt like the pacing of dinner was a bit slow though. will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!

We got reservations for a Friday at 6:30. It was pretty busy. There's limited chef visiting bar spots. You can see that area if you stand up or go to the bathroom as well. I'd rather have a table. There's a bar on the side if you get there early. The hostesses were very pleasant and had fancy dinner vibes. Closer to 4.5 than 4 rating.We did the $86 tasting menu. This rotates but looked better than the regular menu. Both more list the ingredients than say what the dish is. It was nice you could decide if you wanted the tasting menu on the spot. They let me sub a chicken item from the menu since I don't eat lamb.The server did do the wrong wine for one course, then gave some extra. We waited for a beer for 20 minutes. The beer was super cold.8/10 Super tasty cucumber sandwich cake with a bit of cream cheese taste and the caviar makes it taste like lox.The ham thing tastes like a breakfast sausage. 10/10 spaghetti squash tostada starts with a great ricotta and some salty bitterness from the kale. Meanwhile Theres some umami from something, 6/10 leak and walleye. First it's dilly then salty then sweet then salty again. The leaks are okay.3/10 The hot smoked trout is very smokey. I'm guessing smoke was added. The sauce is cream, probably celery root, the nuts add texture but in general didn't make sense and not tasty. Too sweet.8/10 The chicken under a bridge had an amazing dry rub. A tiny bit salty for me but no one else. I could eat that whole chicken. Honestly, the way the salad explored vinaigrette and citrus was super eye opening. 9/10 BBQ quail. The sweet potato was crazy. Kinda bacon. Kinda bbq. This sounds not like a compliment but it is: the quail is like the best juiciest rotisserie chicken ever. 7/10 Apple crisps. Layers and apples and crisps. Added sour apples to get multiple flavors.

Looking forward to experiencing our visit after seeing a recent episode on Wisconsin Foodie. We were welcomed w/o reservations but would recommend making them on busy Milwaukee nights . Delighted w my Old Fashioned but the jury still is out on my dinner mates Ramp Martini (oniony & interesting?). Service was impeccable (attentive but w/o rushing us). I left my wine decision up to Lola and she hit it out of the park! My ricotta pasta was amazing -the walleye was perfection. We took our suggestion for dessert again from our server and the mint meringue & port made the end of the evening spectacular A beautiful evening that was not just good food but food experienced.

A delightful, memorable evening at the Chef's Table with friends at Birch. Watching Chef/Owner Kyle and his team perform like a well oiled machine was an experience in itself. The food was top notch, as well as the service. All of the dishes we ordered were inventive and mouthwatering just even to look at. The flavors in each dish were all beautifully married and made this culinary adventure one that I will continue to sing praises for, for a very long time. The menu is well thought out and offers something for everyone. The portions are decent (not super-sized), which will allow you to try many new delights. While watching the kitchen staff creating these tasteful, beautifully plated dishes, we couldn't resist and we kept ordering more. Can't wait to return and try them all. Treat yourself! Five stars from me!

Went for The French Pop Up at Birch...A preview of Birch's 2025 Third Ward restaurant. Food was excellent with some tweaks to classic French bistro cuisine. More pop ups coming! Make reservations fast!

Insanely delicious. I don't even have the words to truly explain the amazing tastes I experienced here tonight. Go. Just go. Service was great. Everything- spot on.