Odd Duck

★★★★★ 4.5 (989) • $$

"Odd Duck is a gem with a cozy atmosphere with yummy tapas and amazing service. The elegant decor sets the mood for an intimate dining experience. The menu has many incredible tapas options, each bursting with unique flavors. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcomed and attended to, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Odd Duck truly exceeds expectations in every aspect, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a remarkable culinary adventure. I love this place!"

BBQ'd Productions

★★★★☆ 4.3 (975) • $$

"Stopped in yesterday, we had the mini BBQ pulled pork nachos as an appetizer, and their signature burgers. Service is always very good, clean facility, and the food was awesome."

Oscar's Pub & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (887) • $$

"Great burgers. Great wings. Amazing margaritas. Gets busy. Expect a line summer evenings."

Story Hill BKC

★★★★★ 4.6 (805) • $$

"I have been here twice now and only for brunch. I don't get to Story Hill often but this is a great spot. The atmosphere is both fun and sophisticated. And the food is both delicious and inventive.The restaurant has been busy both times I've visited but I was able to get a seat at the bar. They have Valentine coffee. Service is always attentive and nice.I have had the shakshuka on my first visit. There are lots of variations on this dish out there. I liked Story Hill BKC's with its sumac mayo and smoked lentils. The naan bread is perfect for capturing the perfect bite. More recently I had the spinach and mushroom waffle. I almost overlooked it on the menu but I'm glad I tried it. It's a savory waffle with poached eggs, feta, shallot marmalade, drizzled with a little truffle oil and accompanied by broccolini and a small salad. The dish had a nice balance of light and heavy elements.There is a nice selection of desserts and bakery items. I had the day's coffee cake--triple chocolate. I tried to take small bites and enjoy it with my coffee.The menu seems to change from time to time and there were a few specials available. The people sitting next to me said that they'd never had anything bad there. This is definitely on the rotation when I'm in the area."

Honeypie Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (907) • $$

"Who says you can't have pie for breakfast? You absolutely can, as much as some might disagree. I had an amazing start to my day at Honeypie Cafe! Before we allowed myself to get lost on not one, but two pieces of pie, we chowed down on the Breakfast Casserole. This is a party in a bowl, filled with biscuit, roasted potatoes, the most delicious house made sausage gravy I've ever had, white cheddar, and chunks of bacon all enveloped in a sunny side egg. It was hard to get a good picture, but the video says it all in 8 seconds. This dish was indulgent. Once that was well polished off, we treated ourselves to slices of Strawberry Rhubarb and Lemon Icebox pie to try a fruit and cream. Both were EXCELLENT. The Strawberry Rhubarb was wonderfully sweet and tart and yummy. The Lemon Icebox was topped with real whipped cream and based on a crumbly graham crust. It was refreshing. We hardly left a crumb behind of either. The service was excellent! Our server checked on us periodically and always made sure our coffee cups stayed filled. I highly recommend this place! It can get busy so I suggest you get there early!"

The Shanty Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (772) • $$

"This is my second time here and it was delicious!! So many options for dinner. Everyone in our party of 10 all enjoyed their meal. Our dinner was even better because we were served by Alexis...a wonderfully efficient and pleasant server... She should be commended for her excellence. The ambiance was great!! Great for chatting and a beautiful"

The Weary Traveler Freehouse

★★★★☆ 4 (699) • $$

"Easy Wisconsin back bay joint. Large bar to eat and swill a beer or glass of wine. I pounded back beers with college students. The staff is a bit too laid back, which knocks a star. The food is really delectable: above average bar food that is served in heaps - not small amounts! Their beers are mixed, both local and out of state. In case you have questions about, drinks; just ask, the staff knows their drinks and dishes. It has some quaint 2-top tables, if you need a more date like atmosphere. There's no view from the bar, but I (of course) got my food faster than table-dining people who ordered way before me. Excellent meats, beers, burgers, fish and side dishes - try them paired (ask bar men) with an ice cold local beer! Awesome dive bar and date (-ish) joint with skeletons, wine, signs, ghouls, ivy, booze and low lighting. Review: 4"

Parkside 23

★★★★☆ 4.1 (560) • $$

"This restaurant was highly recommended by my friends and family in Milwaukee; and it did not disappoint. It is a farm to table restaurant and everything is grown fresh on their farm or from local sources. The menu is spectacular: everything from soups and salads to fish, chicken, veal and even ethnic dishes like tacos, stir-fry, and jambalaya. It's also unique that the food items are separated by price point. I went for lunch on a Tuesday with four family members. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our waiter was Joe and he was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. My aunt had mentioned that we needed to get the creamed corn as an appetizer because they were famous for it. We ordered two servings and they came out quickly. Boy were they delicious! I would never think of getting creamed corn as an appetizer, but it truly was out of this world with fresh corn and bits of bacon and peppers in a creamy sauce! We also had the arancini for an appetizer and it was good. For my meal I had a wedge salad and a cup of lentil soup. The salad was huge and super fresh! It also had cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, and bits of bacon with a thousand island style dressing, very yummy! The soup was a huge portion, more like a bowl, with huge chunks of ham and cilantro. It was just ok. My husband had the short rib tacos and he said the filling was really good, but the tortillas didn't hold together very well. My cousins had the jambalaya and stir fry with shrimp. They said they were really good as well. My aunt had the meatloaf, (she gets it all the time,) and she stated that it was really delicious because they make their meatloaf with steak. All the portions were huge, and we had to ask for several to-go boxes. In addition to the excellent food, the restaurant is really beautiful inside. We visited a few days before Thanksgiving and the entire dining room was decorated with Christmas trees. I was very impressed with Parkside 23 and would definite recommend dining here if you get the opportunity."

Plae Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (515) • $$

"Decent food. Quick stop before we got to Door County. Friendly service. Had a good meal and my friends enjoyed their beverages as well. My only knock was that it took like 45 minutes for our food to come out."

Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern

★★★★★ 4.5 (440) • $$

"My breakfast was exceptional. I enjoyed the Cookie Dough French Toast. The dish had a lovely balance of warm notes with a touch of sweet. The French toast was perfectly soft with a slight crisp to the outside, subtly savory, spiced, and sweet cookie butter mousse, topped with crisp chocolate cookie crumbles and coco nibs. A delightful creamy and delicate condensed milk drizzle was the base of this beautiful dish. This reminded me of a European type dessert that has the perfect touch of sweetness without over doing it. Well done!"

Lulu Cafe and Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (548) • $$

"What's not to love about Lulu Cafe (Cafe Lulu)? Funky fresh vibe, art on the walls, good service and something on the menu for everyone. I don't come here often enough. Had a great salmon salad on special, recently. the Waldorf Salad is a perennial favorite, as is a flatbread, the Faux Banh Mi. The craft beer menu is great, featuring the best of the craft Midwest! This place is good for a friend meetup because volume levels are okay for a conversation."

The Coopers Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.8 (570) • $$

"Wonderful service from Trevor & amazing food! We ordered the soup de jour (beef stew) & the sweet corn caesar with blackened salmon. Really great flavor on everything & came out super quickly. We made it for happy hour & got $2 off all our drafts. Very well priced & a great place for a quick lunch/drink."

Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club

★★★★☆ 4.2 (448) • $$

"Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club is quintessentially Wisconsin and still--so amazing.It's the perfect blend of regional cuisine, north woods inspired decor, and a comfortable coziness that puts this diner immediately at ease. I stopped by most recently for a date night. I ordered the meat raffle Manhattan because it's one of the better Manhattans to be had in the Milwaukee metro, in my humble Manhattan swilling opinion. It's just the right blend of vermouth and local bourbon--plus they don't over do it with bitters. And, hey... the meat stick garnish is an interesting (and tasty!) touch.For our starter, did we order the deviled eggs?We sure did. They have the best deviled eggs on the menu that vary and are never quite the same as the last time you ordered them and yet always equally delicious.For my main, I got the wild mushroom stroganoff. It was my first time ordering this dish and will by no means be my last. It was the perfect blend of savory mushrooms, a creamy sour cream based sauce, noodles, and a slight crispiness from a sprinkling of panko--it was a delight. We decided to take a couple of pieces of cake to take home to enjoy while watching an episode of the Great British Baking Show. Because, that show is just better if you have your own sweetness to enjoy while watching them bake theirs. And, thankfully, Buckatabon served us dessert that tasted every bit as good as anything on the show looked.Get to it!"

Artisan 179

★★★★☆ 4.2 (406) • $$

"Several more visits since last review, and still great experiences. Tonight, a friend and I shared the Waygu Meatballs with Burrata and Caramelized Brussels sprouts as starters. The meatballs were a perfectly firm texture with the right amount of seasoning. The Brussels sprouts were as great as they look in the photo!My friend ordered the Ricotta Gnocchi, and I ordered the Bucatini Bolognese. The pasta and gnocchi are made in house. I had a couple pieces of her gnudi (gnocchi made from ricotta) and found them to bee too dense, but the sauce they were served in was delicious! My bucatini was a perfect texture, and the bolognese sauce tasted great! It's made with wagyu beef and Berkshire pork, so I wish the sauce had a lot less cream, so the meat could stand out in a thinner tomato sauce. Again, great flavor!For dessert, we shared the Chocolate Sachet, filled with white chocolate mousse and raspberry puree, and it was mind blowingly decadent! The Limoncello Chambord Mousse with sugar cookie was also decadent, but the Chocolate Sachet was our favorite!We each ordered a cocktail. I had the Blood Orange Manhattan, and it was one of the best cocktails I've ever had! Their cocktail program is pretty strong! I've enjoyed many over the years from them.Our service from Emily and Mary was on point! They were both fun and personable. The view of the lake across the street, as we dined on the patio, added to the great experience!They've been here for 10 years and still going strong! Check them out!"

Alchemy

★★★★☆ 4.1 (414) • $$

"We stopped in around 8 on a Saturday night and were able to get seated right away. The patio was super cute, but a little dark. Absolutely loved the hand cut fries and hand brined chicken on their boat sandwich. Bloody Mary was pretty good, as well as the stuffed grilled cheese. There was a large variety of menu items and all were super unique. Such a great place adding charm to willy street!"

Stone Arch Brewpub

★★★★☆ 4 (430) • $$

"I went at an off time. I still was able to enjoy all that stone arch brewpub had to offer.I did sit in the pub area, which was nice. Next time I think I might sit more in the restaurant area and see what that is like. I chose stone arch because of the sale that they were offering. It was a caprese, peach salad. The presentation was very nice. It was lettuce, sliced fresh, peaches, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and baby tomatoes. I think it came with a vinaigrette dressing. It did not disappoint. Being in Wisconsin I also got a side of cheese curds. Really unusual for me. Since they were square came with the ranch dressing. Quite excellent. Service was good. Prices reasonable I would return."

Morel

★★★★★ 4.6 (312) • $$$

"I love love love Morel! Everything we have ordered so far exceeded my expectations. Be ready for a warm, cozy and inviting atmosphere. The menu at Morel is changing seasonally and offering a wide range of delicious options! One of my favorite appetizers was the hot ham and biscuit with honey! So delicious! I've also tried the Rabbit Ragout, which has Pappardeile, Woodear Mushroom, Chili, Sarvecchio. Amazing! My husband loved the Pork Shoulder, Linguica, Corn, Poblano, Potato, Bacon, Salsa Verde, Cojita. Honestly, I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu! The service provided by the knowledgeable and friendly staff was outstanding, and provides a memorable dining experience. Morel is truly a hidden gem in Milwaukee, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience."

Merriment Social

★★★★☆ 4.1 (356) • $$

"Loved loved loved the ambiance! Super cool spot with great brunch food and lovely atmosphere. Service was nice and fun and affordable food. Highly recommended place in Milwaukee."

Courthouse Pub

★★★★☆ 4.4 (306) • $$

"A group of us get together & ride bikes from Two Rivers to Manitowoc on the paved trail along Lake Michigan shore. We do this at least once every summer! We always end up at The Courthouse Pub. Love to sit outside and get a bite to eat & a beverage. I look forward to the summer beer Patio Pounder...(I believe it's a Czech Pilsner with Raspberry Lemoncello. It's quite refreshing; especially on a hot humid day like today! Our server, Kayla was awesome. Very patient with the 5 of us! I decided to try the Fish Tacos & French Fries. So good & tasty! I look forward to visiting The Courthouse every summer! (I live in Phoenix ) Love all the pretty flowers; sure miss those pretty pinks, purples & yellows!"

North Avenue Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (349) • $$

"I now have 254 (and counting) checkins at NAG, for good reason. You might ask "what are those reasons? What makes you come here at least once a week?"* The people - it starts at the top with ana owner Mike, because he hires only kind people, most of whom have been here for years. We're here enough that the delightful servers pretty much know what we're getting. They're all completely great & the #1 reason we come here because they treat us like family. * The food - I get the same thing every time (pretty much) and the consistency and deliciousness is ON POINT. The mister changes it up - sometimes a creative special, sometimes breakfast, sometimes a decadent Peppercorn Horsey burger. No matter what we get, it's delicious, well executed and served up fast!* The Space - this is one of the few places I feel good about dining in during These Unprecedented Times (god I hate that phrase almost as much as I hate 2020). Slide into the big oversized booths with high partitions and the Covid can't get you. I see the care that's taken with cleaning too so I trust that I'm as safe as I can be here. Bottom line - 2020 has been awful and NAG is my safe & happy place. Big thanks to all the workers here who consistently make me tasty food and are so nice!"

Mason Street Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (379) • $$$

"We are return visitors to The Pfister Hotel and have always enjoyed our stays. This was our first visit to Mason Street Grill and we were impressed with the food and the service. Olivia was a delight to have as our server! She was helpful with our questions about the entrees and well-informed on the menu.My scallops were very good, but the highlight (for both of us) was my husband's filet. Living in northern Cook County, we have been to most of the top steakhouses in Chicago and his Filet with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce was phenomenal! One of the best ever.We shared Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée for dessert. It was a perfect end to day one of our Milwaukee getaway."

Third Coast Provisions

★★★★☆ 4.4 (294) • $$$

"This review is specifically about The Loon Room in the downstairs speakeasy style bar in Third Coast. I would give it a 3.5 honestly. The vibe was cool. It had red lights, hightop seating, and a cozy space. We were there around 8:30ish on a Friday night and quickly found an open table. A waitress quickly came to take care of us. We're doing dry January, and they had 2 options. The Bees Have No Knees was ok, but the N/A Bird Shirt was very good. I would go back for drinks again.I wouldn't recommend this place if you have allergies. Asking the kitchen came across as a hassle. I tried the fishsticks, and I was disappointed. The remoulade was very good, but the actual fish stick was super dry and had no flavor at all. Our friends had the shrimp and said it was really good. They said the fondue with pretzel bites was okay.Overall, it's a pretty cool place, and I'd use it as a jumping off point and perhaps just do dinner upstairs."

Sanford Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (275) • $$$$

"No special occasion...really just came for a nice dinner. We made reservations ahead of time. When we were seated, we were offered the options of a 7 course tasting menu at chef's choice or a 4 course set menu. I'd say the 4 course set menu took about 2.5 hours and they said that the chef's choice would be about 3.I was able to share most of the dishes with my cousin who shared this experience. I ordered the grilled pear and roquefort tarte, foie gras, duck, and Banana Butterscotch Toffee Tart as dessert. Doing the course set menu left us full! I had opted out of the wine pairing as I had to drive 1.5 hours home.Honestly, all of the food was great. The duck was possibly the best I've ever had. The desserts are on the sweeter side but if you kind of sample everything on the dessert, the flavors meld well and cut the entire sweetness.Service was excellent and since we went when the place opened at 5, there was ample street parking. I would definitely come back to try the 7 course tasting menu next time!"

Buck & Honeys

★★★★☆ 3.8 (382) • $$

"The half soup half sammy combo was delish!! We sat at the bar top which I love the vibe of. Bartender was excellent and she was very friendly. There are multiple locations in the Madison area and each are beautiful spaces! Give me a follow on Instagram at yelpershawn"

Goodkind

★★★★☆ 4.1 (320) • $$

"I was initially disappointed in my Burek, as it didn't look or taste like Serbo-Croatian Burek. But I gave it a chance and realize that it was very good. Their dishes are like that, unique, tasty, not exactly what you might expect from the name or even the description. Nice place, ambiance is pleasing and comfortable though sometime inside can get too loud. When weather permits this is a great place to dine al fresco. Competent cocktails, attentive service."

Hubbard Avenue Diner

★★★★☆ 3.7 (392) • $$

"This is a nice, clean location to meet up for a little breakfast or lunch. The menu has a nice variety of items so you can be sure everyone will be able to have something they like. The old-timey decor is a cool throwback that I really enjoyed.The food is good. Since we were there for breakfast, I dove head-first into the carnivore ("meat lovers") omelette. More of a concern than a complement - there was actually too much meat! I didn't expect that... it was fine, but the meat was overpowering and it no longer felt like an egg dish. Next time, I'll dial it back with a more basic omelette (or just fried eggs or something).Staff were very friendly and took great care of my mom (her 80th) birthday. The inside is clean and spacious, so it never got too loud or crazy. Very nice."

Tre Rivali

★★★★☆ 4.1 (311) • $$

"What a cool mediterranean place in the journeyman hotel. Love the vibe anesthetics. Hostess and servers were quite friendly and informative. Reservations are recommended and I see why. It's pretty popular! The portions are definitely on the small side so if you're looking at yelp photos that aren't recent you might be surprised, and need to order extra sides. Baba Ganoush with pita bread was pretty good but not enough pita comes with it so if you ask for more bread it's $2 per pita . The swordfish is pretty much a half portion for $28 and topped with pearl onions which wasn't really an accompaniment. The pizza was a good portion and better choice for a fulfilling meal and the ricotta dumplings are also a small portion but quite tasty. If I went back it would just be for the pizza."

Palomino Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (411) • $$

"Palomino is an unassuming pub in bay view, steps from lake Michigan's south shore. I love this neighborhood and Palomino adds flavor to the already beloved area. The interior is what I call just right- not too big, not too small, not too fancy, not too divey. You could come here for a date night or a quick bite before or after a show at the Cactus Club (the night we came, Jack White was playing there). I regret not getting pictures of all the concert posters on the wall, but they were really cool. My husband was especially excited because two of his favorite bands made appearances (the smoking popes and old 97's). When you come here, you have to try the fried chicken sandwich and I personally always have to get a piece of pie (we found out on this visit that Palomino is owned by the same owners as Honey pie and if you know, you know, honey pie pie is amazing). Oh, and I am obsessed with the fried pickles! Always a must. Also, I miss last visit. We learned that they have a rotating poutine menu. The one we had had buffalo chicken and blue cheese in it. It was a lot going on, but it was delicious. I am ALWAYS going to order poutine if I see it on the menu.They managed to find just the right amount of hipster vibes so that you don't feel like you weren't cool enough to fit in and you feel welcome, but you feel kind of hip by association being here (feeling like a boomer as I say this hope I get the point across) In short, thanks for being cool and always having great food and drinks! Don't ever change!"

Crave Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (218) • $

"There is nothing I can add to these reviews that hasn't already been said. Outside of 1 burger in DC that no longer exists (RIP Ray's Hell Burger), the Crave Burger here might be the best burger I have ever had!You can legit smell the white truffle aioli just from walking in and the wafting scent actually translates to flavor in the burger...none of this fake over the top faux truffle. Every ingredient adds something to the burger which translates into a bite full of umami from the aioli, butteriness from the amazing brioche bun, and the high quality meat.The fries also hold their own and are super flavorful and crispy. Next time I should ask for a side of sauce to dip them in as opposed to the sad looking ketchup packets they had at the counter."

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (232) • $$$$

"tl;dr - a place you should go when you need to feel special, have impeccable service or a reason to celebrate!My husband has just gotten a promotion at work, so we decided to splurge for a very amazing experience at Bacchus. It was our first time there and the place was incredibly fancy. We had decided to get dressed up (and were so glad we did) as there was the valet and coat check before we entered in. We had a little bit of imposter syndrome (oh jeeze, should we really be here!?! Apparently my husband said there's a Simpsons episode where Homer walks into a VERY beautiful restaurant and he says "WOW, fancy" and the maître d' walks up to him and goes, "Would you please leave without a fuss, right now?" Hilarious and a little bit how we felt, until we got inside!) An extremely friendly and warm dining experience. We were seated promptly and immediately were greeted by our servers. The pair was SO nice and explained the menu and special very clearly. They also asked if we were celebrating anything and we mentioned his promotion.We both grabbed a cocktail and our amazing dining experience was off to the races. We got freshly cooked bread for the table and and small bite-sized appetizer to start.There is a 3 and 5 course tasting menu here, so there's not ala carte type options which is completely fine, just different than what you may expect if you've never been there before.We did the 3 course and went with: - Duck dumplings (simply incredible, it was one of the big highlights of the meal)- Yellowfin Tuna crudo (amazing flavor combos and so fresh feeling)- Blue ridge rabbit loin (I ventured out of my comfort zone on this one to try something new and it did not disappoint!)- Rack of venison (so incredibly tender and just on another level of how you could venison could prepared)- Cheesecake mousse (the hubby loved)- Chocolate truffle (so incredibly rich and decadent, some light-hearted folks might not be able to finish it, but I SURE DID. Simply fantastic!)At the end along with our selected desserts, they even brought our a super cute "congratulations" treat for Ben. They really went above and beyond to make sure we felt special and that this was an elevated dining experience through and through. This is definitely a place to share a super romantic or important night with someone you care about!"

Sieberts Pub

★★★★★ 4.5 (217) • $$

"Food was good. I had the hand breaded chicken fingers and tots. Service was friendly."

Brothers Gyros & Pizza

★★★★★ 4.7 (198)

"New Favorite!We were on the hunt for fast casual greek eats a few months ago, wanted to try something new, and stumbled upon Brothers Gyros & Pizza. Our experience from beginning to end was outstanding.We entered to find the restaurant neat and sparkling clean. Though they definitely have fast casual vibes (even a drive thru!), when they discovered we were dining there, we were seated and provided menus. So, a nice touch that folks dining in don't have to order at the counter. They also bring your food right to your table--lovely.Their falafel sandwich is ample and bursting with flavor. Their greek fries are spot on perfect--not too much lemon, herbs, and ample fresh and flavorful feta. The service is warm and friendly. Seriously, what's not to love?Get to it!"

Salvatore's Tomato Pies

★★★★☆ 4.2 (240) • $$

"Delicious food and great happy hour deals. Stopped in around 4pm and it wasn't too busy. Many more people started rolling in after. The restaurant is clean and has quirky little design details - from the lights to the cabinet front wall. Staff was also very accommodating and ready to help navigate the menu. We shared the meatball appetizer which was great. Thick meatballs but not too heavy or greasy. The sourdough bread was an unexpected highlight and perfect for scooping up every drop of sauce. The happy hour deal gives $5 off of 10" pies (a great deal), so we ordered the vegan supreme. The crust was crisp enough to hold the toppings while still being sod and foldable. The veggies were fresh and flavorful, and all sat on just the right amount of sauce. The vegan cheese was super creamy and tied it all together. Will certain be back to try more items!"

Mickey's Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (243) • $$

"From its eclectic look to great prices and very cool, pleasant customers and bartenders this old tavern is the place to be. Check out the jukebox! We didn't have food but the menu is bar food and I heard it's good. It's the 2nd oldest longstanding bar in Madison. A day of Arboretum and hotel stay in the city and dinner out made us happy and the short hike from Pewaukee was a mini vacation getaway. Don't miss it- they have weekend bands too!"

Eggspress Café-Heg inc - Round Lake

★★★★☆ 4.2 (227) • $

"Food is good. We go back for a specific waitress honestly, she is an older lady and is so so sweet, and is always on top of things. I have noticed the prices on the menu went up quite a bit that's unfortunate. The waitress told us the make pancake mix from scratch and they make their own syrup, and they are both delicious . The place has an old diner feel. Every coffee cup is different."