South Shore Terrace

This is such a great beer garden. Excellent selection of beer and several food options. When there is a line it moves quickly. Terrific location next to the lake and marina. Plenty of parking. Bathrooms are small and hot, but that's my only real complaint.Don't forget to bring your own glass when you come.

Really nice place to enjoy a few beers with your friends!! You get to keep the pint glass and then get a refill price from there on. Good food options as well. Cheese curds were really good with a panko crust. A lot of options on draft and friendly staff.

What a fun place for a relaxed party. You wouldn't necessarily think about a babies bd party at the mouth of a beer garden- but this was terrific. The space was relaxing, clean, and you could walk outside for air, take the kiddos to the play ground or just look at the lake. Really convenient and even those with dogs enjoyed. (The dogs stayed outside the facility). The appetizers chosen were enjoyed by all. Pretzel bites with beer cheese and sweet bbq meatballs, veggies, cheese, salsa, chips and more. All very good. Ice water and cups were available and of course the beer garden was open for purchase. There was a wedding shower taking place upstairs. They seemed to be all smiles too. This was really nice. The only thing I could suggest is that it would be nice to have ceiling fans to move the air around in the indoor area And parking is challenging as everyone wants to be down at the South Shore Terrace. So, if elderly are coming, it'll be a bit of a walk -- so have someone drop them off.

Favorite beer garden in Milwaukee. Good selection of beers on tap. They give you the glass to keep and can get refill for a cheaper price than getting a whole new glass. They have liters as well and I think the prices are fair. The food has also never let me down. They take your order at the counter and give you a number stand and bring your food to you. Plenty of seating, but it fills up fast on the weekend when it's nice out.

Who ever decided to allow concessions like the South Shore Terrace and other enterprises like the Estabrook Beer Garden in various Milwaukee Couty Parks was a genius. They are the perfect places to gather with family and friends to enjoy food, drink and conversation on a beautiful summer evening -- or -- when ever they are open for business.We happened to visit the South Shore Terrace on a warm Friday evening in June. Though we were not initially planning on it, after a round of beer we decided to order food. Being Friday in Wisconsin -- of course I opted for the fish fry special.Despite the huge crowd, the line through the concession moved right along -- credit to the employees who were working their tails off. And kudos to the kitchen as well -- well prepared baskets of battered fish, sidewinder fries and slaw were delivered to our table much faster than I expected. And the quality of the fish fry was as good as, if not better, than any Friday night fish I can get from a supper club in the Northwoods where I reside when not visiting the city. I don't get to Milwaukee as much as I used to when my daughter lived in Bay View -- but when I do the South Shore Terrace will probably be on my itinerary.

Things I loved:- location, who doesn't love staring at the mke skyline!- picnic tables (I swear these are new this year?!)- dog and family friendly - chips and dip, garlicky goodness - easy place to meet with friends - $2 off refills of beers (when you bring you glass)Things I didn't love:- server yelled at our group for bringing a birthday cake (although we later found out that dessert is allowed if you purchase a drink/food) - huge lines for food/drinkOverall: Yes I will be back, however my two cents is that the service needs a little work - do not automatically tell your guests to leave with their cake!

Highlights/Lowlights1. Outdoor Fire Pits2. Food Available3. Open Year RoundWe love coming to South Shore! Glad this spot is open all year round. There are lots of picnic tables inside and outside, and gas fire pits on the patio in the Fall and Winter. Views of Lake Michigan are top notch as this spot is right on the water.The menu selection is pretty big for a Biergarten with sandwiches, flat bread, a variety of appetizers and drinks. They even have a gluten-free* crust for the flatbread. We did a few sandwiches and a flatbread and thought the food was pretty good. This place is really for the ambiance and drinks so probably won't be the best meal you've ever had but the food serves its purpose. Note - they have beer, seltzers and sangria. This is part of MKE County Parks so they don't have a permit for wine. We love South Shore and will continue to keep visiting! *Not sure about cross-contamination for gluten-free items. Recommended to call and ask if you have additional needs

This is by far my favorite beer garden. The menu is one of the best I've ever had and the service is very organized and timely. Food comes out looking well presented, hot and fresh. I had been waiting to try the lobster roll and it was pretty good, not fishy and plentiful always love the pretzel with beer cheese and the salads are fresh as well as the flatbreads. Plenty to share.

We love the South Shore Terrace beer garden and the atmosphere. It's nice because the kids can play at the playground (though this desperately need updating) while you wait for your food. This is the first time we tried their fish fry and it was a nice surprise. The fish is lightly battered and crisp. The sidewinder fries are different and were delicious. The burger was cooked perfectly and we loved the wings. The cheese curds were ok, a bit salty for us.

Heck of a spot! Great views of the lake, cold brews on tap, plenty of green space, farm to table food, family-friendly... what's not to love?Spent our Father's Day morning down at South Shore (as did many other people), and it was delightful. With the intention of having our own picnic, we brought along some food and drink of our own, and a blanket to lay down under a shade tree - plentiful sailboats in our view! In addition to what we brought along, the dad's grabbed some brews from the Miller beer garden on site. It's open-air and provides lots of seating. Pouring over on to the green space are at least two dozen picnic tables to use as well. Perched up on the hill is a large playground with the works: slides, swings, monkey bars, merry-go-round, sandbox, etc. My son is a bit too young for all this, but it was great to see how many families come out to utilize it. Plus, there's plenty of pathways around to push your strollers, ride your bikes, and walk your dogs! All in all, this area is really a one-of-a-kind location to share good times with friends and family.