Food and fun in Milwaukee
Food scene
Delicious food in a patio setting. Try the buffalo cauliflower, the brussel sprouts, and the spring rolls alongside your beer or cocktail. Play board games while you wait!
23 locals recommend
Cloud Red
4488 N Oakland AveDelicious food in a patio setting. Try the buffalo cauliflower, the brussel sprouts, and the spring rolls alongside your beer or cocktail. Play board games while you wait!
Great takeout place, this is one of the most creative burger spots in the city. The Crave Burger always hits the spot, but the Korean BBQ burger, that Japanese katsu burger, and the soft shelled crab BLT are delicious if you want to try something unique!
Crave Cafe
3592 N Oakland AveGreat takeout place, this is one of the most creative burger spots in the city. The Crave Burger always hits the spot, but the Korean BBQ burger, that Japanese katsu burger, and the soft shelled crab BLT are delicious if you want to try something unique!
As Wisconsin as it gets. Brats, Italian Sausage, cheese curds, and beer. And a free shuttle to Bucks and Brewers games.
17 locals recommend
Milwaukee Brat House
4022 N Oakland AveAs Wisconsin as it gets. Brats, Italian Sausage, cheese curds, and beer. And a free shuttle to Bucks and Brewers games.
Best place to watch a football game, especially when you like your beer British and your fish with chips.
19 locals recommend
Three Lions Pub
4515 N Oakland AveBest place to watch a football game, especially when you like your beer British and your fish with chips.
Just a couple of blocks away to start your morning right. There is another location on the East Side with more seating options, but this one is great to walk to in the morning.
9 locals recommend
Stone Creek Coffee
4106 N Oakland AveJust a couple of blocks away to start your morning right. There is another location on the East Side with more seating options, but this one is great to walk to in the morning.
A bit further of a walk, but great breakfast sandwiches to go along with their coffee menu, and plenty of seating if you want to hang out a while. This is the coffee and tea we drink at home.
20 locals recommend
Colectivo Coffee - Shorewood
4500 N Oakland AveA bit further of a walk, but great breakfast sandwiches to go along with their coffee menu, and plenty of seating if you want to hang out a while. This is the coffee and tea we drink at home.
The locals line up to go here, so you know it's good! Delicious French pastries and if you're hungry you've got to try the croque madame. Leave room for dessert!
7 locals recommend
North Shore Boulangerie
4401 N Oakland AveThe locals line up to go here, so you know it's good! Delicious French pastries and if you're hungry you've got to try the croque madame. Leave room for dessert!
Nino's Southern Sides
4475 N Oakland AveSomali halal food. Big portions, huge prices, and simply delicious. Try their goat platter and the watermelon juice!
10 locals recommend
Blue Star Cafe
1619 N Farwell AveSomali halal food. Big portions, huge prices, and simply delicious. Try their goat platter and the watermelon juice!
Great Mexican restaurant with a fun vibe. We love the margaritas, fish tacos, and the wet burrito.
100 locals recommend
Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen StGreat Mexican restaurant with a fun vibe. We love the margaritas, fish tacos, and the wet burrito.
An eclectic dinner menu with over 150 drinks to choose from. Sunday brunch too.
9 locals recommend
The Original
2498 N Bartlett AveAn eclectic dinner menu with over 150 drinks to choose from. Sunday brunch too.
Hip vibes and artistic decor in these neighboring spots. Wonderland has dinner every night and breakfast on the weekends.
13 locals recommend
Wonderland
732 E Burleigh StHip vibes and artistic decor in these neighboring spots. Wonderland has dinner every night and breakfast on the weekends.
A Milwaukee staple since 1950. Don’t be intimidated by the lines - there’s a reason all of the locals flock here.
51 locals recommend
Kopp's Frozen Custard
5373 N Port Washington RdA Milwaukee staple since 1950. Don’t be intimidated by the lines - there’s a reason all of the locals flock here.
Scratch Ice Cream
2238 N Farwell AveUnique flavors served from a food truck. Salted Caramel Waffle Cone flavor anyone?
Purple Door Ice Cream
205 S 2nd StBelgian-style breakfast, lunch or dinner in a fun atmosphere on the East Side.
46 locals recommend
Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer AveBelgian-style breakfast, lunch or dinner in a fun atmosphere on the East Side.
High-end French dining with some of the best lakefront views in Milwaukee.
38 locals recommend
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E Newberry BlvdHigh-end French dining with some of the best lakefront views in Milwaukee.
A culinary experience through a 10-course tasting menu. Rated as one of Milwaukee’s top restaurants, reservations are required.
10 locals recommend
Ardent
1751 N Farwell AveA culinary experience through a 10-course tasting menu. Rated as one of Milwaukee’s top restaurants, reservations are required.
Consistently one of Milwaukee’s top rated restaurants, delectable flavors from a rotating seasonal menu.
32 locals recommend
Sanford
1547 N Jackson StConsistently one of Milwaukee’s top rated restaurants, delectable flavors from a rotating seasonal menu.
New American cuisine in a gorgeous setting. Order the mushroom fricassee as an appetizer and if you’re feeling adventurous try the rabbit ragout.
25 locals recommend
Morel
430 S 2nd StNew American cuisine in a gorgeous setting. Order the mushroom fricassee as an appetizer and if you’re feeling adventurous try the rabbit ragout.
Milwaukee Public Market
Retro 1960s supper club vibe just two blocks away. Great fish and steak dishes and nice mixed drinks.
Buttermint
Retro 1960s supper club vibe just two blocks away. Great fish and steak dishes and nice mixed drinks.
Sightseeing
Atwater Park
4000 N Lake DrGreat place to walk along the river, they also serve a classic Friday night fish fry and Sunday brunch - we love the Door County Cherry French Toast Bake and fresh homemade donuts. Takeout menus available Thursday through Saturday nights, and there is a German style beer garden open every afternoon and evening.
14 locals recommend
Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N Morris BlvdGreat place to walk along the river, they also serve a classic Friday night fish fry and Sunday brunch - we love the Door County Cherry French Toast Bake and fresh homemade donuts. Takeout menus available Thursday through Saturday nights, and there is a German style beer garden open every afternoon and evening.
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum DrDiscovery World
500 N Harbor DrHarley-Davidson Museum
400 W Canal StThe Pabst Mansion
2000 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells StGreat Lakes Distillery
616 W Virginia StNightlife
Voted best craft beer bar in Milwaukee five years in a row, with 16 rotating drafts. Stay for hours in their cozy bar and patio, or take a growler to-go.
23 locals recommend
Draft & Vessel
4417 N Oakland AveVoted best craft beer bar in Milwaukee five years in a row, with 16 rotating drafts. Stay for hours in their cozy bar and patio, or take a growler to-go.
Transport yourself to your cabin up north with Camp’s relaxed atmosphere surrounded by rustic Northwoods decor and a big drink menu.
16 locals recommend
Camp Bar Shorewood
4044 N Oakland AveTransport yourself to your cabin up north with Camp’s relaxed atmosphere surrounded by rustic Northwoods decor and a big drink menu.
Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N Harbor Dr