The Diplomat

We visited this restaurant while in town celebrating our anniversary. The table before us took a bit longer and so they asked us to sit at the bar and have a drink while we waited. Our waitress (who we later learned was one of the owners) came by to personally apologize for the wait and that it would just be a few minutes. We were seated quickly, but I thought it was nice of her to come over. We ordered a ton of items on the menu. The sourdough bread made in house was amazing. The burger was great. The chicken was wonderful too. I'd come back next time we are in MKE!

I recently tried the diplomat with a group of friends and it was incredible! Sadly my phone wasn't able to eat first so I have no pictures. One thing id note right away is that the menu online isn't exactly what you'll be given in the restaurant. But we tried a variety of items on the menu - my favorite part of the restaurant is how everything is meant to be shared and comes out one at a time to truly enjoy what you're getting. I was told the cocktails were delicious and they have a wide variety of wines. I really enjoyed the apple N.A. cocktail as it was a good balance of sweet and tart. The sourdough bread and olive oil butter was somehow the best bread I've ever had and I'd definitely recommend it! I usually consider bread a filler, but this was absolutely not that! The pretzels were soft and chewy but the cheese with it was quite strong. I'd recommend trying the salt cod hashbrown as it was deliciously crispy and had a nice cod taste afterwards with the fresh tartar sauce. The onion salad was also great! The roasted beet salad was fresh but I'm not sure if it had a ton of flavor aside from the fresh good quality beets they used. I imagine that was intentional but not sure if I'd order that one again. The pork chop was a large portion and cooked incredibly well and the stuffing that came with it was a really great compliment. We also tried the lamb cheeks that were very soft and the meat literally just broke apart with your fork. The pork belly was cooked well also and came with a fresh salad for balance to the fatty meat. I usually don't order chicken when I go out cause I feel like I can cook it well at home BUT I'd 10000% order the knife and fork chicken everytime I come back. It's a whole chicken (no bones) prepared beautifully and is quite literally perfect. The sides are all delicious. It makes a lot of sense now why the chicken is more expensive than the steak. We finished this massive meal with the chocolate mousse and peanut butter pie, which were both great! Highly recommend trying this place and I'll definitely be back. Some of the prices are a bit high for the portions, but overall worth it for the quality!

Came to The Diplomat for dinner one night and was able to try the New Glarus Brewing Co Spotted Cow beer. I wish you could get this outside of Wisconsin!I also tried the octopus appetizer on fregola and the grits main with pork belly. Both were tasty and the octopus was tender. Service was super friendly and helpful but very slow. I was dining solo and sat at a high top but would opt for the main dining area!

Great service! The food is incredible. I liked what my companions ordered more than my own dishes but you really can't go wrong considering how well everything is prepared. The decor and ambiance is also on point.

James Beard award winning chef lived up to its name The overall atmosphere of the restaurant with plants, cookbooks, and low lighting provides a cozy vibe.We came on a Monday thinking we would not need a reservation. They had to ask the chefs/staff to make sure it was okay that we came as a walk in, so I would highly recommend getting a reservation here ahead of time.You can tell everything is made fresh as everything came out piping hot. The overall menu is meant for shared plates and they change their menu often so there's always something new to try. The salt cod hashbrown was perfectly seasoned with a good crunch.The diplomac - their twist on a Big Mac - was one of the best burgers I have ever had.I had seen amazing reviews about their peanut butter pie which I'm so glad we ordered. The flavor with the caramelized bananas was melt in your mouth good.

Went to The Diplomat for dinner on a recent visit to Milwaukee. Once we managed to find parking in the very congested neighborhood (no on-site parking) we had a good dinner. Service was attentive, food was good, and the overall experience was nice.

I can see why the Diplomat is considered one of the best places to eat in the Midwest! I have some temporary food allergies and have been unable to eat out as usual for the past couple of months, and I mentioned it to the staff not expecting them to accommodate or go out of their way. I figured if anything, I could enjoy a few drinks and probably a salad. The staff and chef were so accommodating--it was unexpected and so sweet of them to work around some of the ingredients. Aside from that, the food was also delicious! I had the trout dish and my husband had the Diplomac (pictured). He said it was tasty and the hand cut fries were a real treat. I love supporting local businesses, and I can't believe it took me so long to make it in for dinner. I look forward to coming by again for a drink and food in the future. Once I am able to eat more items, I look forward to exploring more of their menu. Definitely check them out! You will see why Chef Dane is considered a gem in the Midwest.

Decent food. Could be a little better, nothing memorable. I'm making this a few months later and can hardly remember what I even ate. Services were also weird af. No hostess. Had us waiting next to the cashier counter in the back while they got us a table.

My husband and I shared fries and a burger-both way tasty! We were able to sit in bar area without a reservation on a Saturday night. Only four stars because we seemed to be forgotten often by our server.

never do I write reviews but this place was different than most, tried about 10 different plates from appetizers to desserts. Every plate being perfectly balanced not lacking flavor. On top of it chef Dane took time to explain a dish & gave the us not 1 but 2 desserts on the house, our server was a 10/10. Great vibes, great people, great food