Best Casual Restaurants in Wauwatosa

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Five O'Clock Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4295)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Milwaukee

Booked 40 times today

Rich in tradition and free of trends, the Five O’Clock Steakhouse is nothing short of timeless. A family-owned & independently operated Supper Club, the Five O'Clock specializes in serving the finest steaks paired with a notable wine list, classic cocktails, as well as outstanding, personalized service. Five O’Clock has been named “One of America’s Best Steakhouses” by TV host Rachel Ray, described as a "Classic Supper-Club Setting" by TravelandLeisure.com and was featured on The Travel Channel’s “Steak Paradise 3.” Five O'Clock was voted "#1 Steakhouse in Milwaukee" by Shepherd Express & Milwaukee Magazine. We were also named among the top steakhouses in Milwaukee by OnMilwaukee.com. The Alley Cat Lounge at Five O'Clock Steakhouse features Milwaukee's best free live music weekly, classic cocktails and a 1940’s retro-lounge ambience. You’re only a stranger once at the Five O’ Clock Steakhouse!

2. Eldr + Rime

4.5

Awesome(788)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wauwatosa

Booked 10 times today

VOTED BEST NEW RESTAURANT BY MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE'S READER'S CHOICEWith our appreciation for modern American cuisine and a motivation driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, we invite you to share our food and admire the simplicity in culinary art. Our name, which translates to Fire+Ice, offers inspiration in all that we do.Spend some time together, share something new, and enjoy the opportunity to connect. Eldr+Rime is about gathering at the table and sharing a meal with the people that are important in your lives.For parties of more than six guests, please call the restaurant at (414) 867-9200.Dinner Monday through Saturday eveningsBrunch Saturdays and Sundays 9a-2p starting Happy Hour featuring half priced oysters offered Tuesday through Friday 4p-6p in our bar area.

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3. Craft - Trade Hotel

4.4

Awesome(170)

Price: Moderate

• American • Milwaukee

Booked 15 times today

Drawing upon the rich history of Milwaukee’s craftsmanship we present, Craft. The history of Milwaukee dates to the early 17th and 18th centuries when traders first began to travel through and eventually settle in what is now Milwaukee. Deep European roots brought craftsmen and skilled hands to the area and to this day an ethic of hard work and determination inhabits the spirit of the city. Early on the area was full of coopers, butchers, shoemakers, and farmers. Milwaukee’s beer history started in the 1840’s, driven by the presence of the frontier settlement near the Great Lakes. Immigrants, including Welsh and German settlers, yearned for the native beers of their homelands, so they embarked on making delicious craft beer with techniques from their native countries. Craft features a cuisine including locally sourced foods, hand crafted cocktails, and a vast selection of local beer.

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4. Oak Barrel Public House

4.3

Awesome(689)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milwaukee

Booked 4 times today

American cuisine in Milwaukee. Come a stranger and leave a friend! Join us for delicious food and a tasty beverage.

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5. Third Street Tavern Milwaukee

4.6

Exceptional(114)

Price: Moderate

• American • Milwaukee

Booked 4 times today

Lunch - Happy Hour - Dinner - Late Night DrinksThird Street Tavern is a corner bar with amazing thin smashed old fashioned burgers, cheese steaks, appetizers and classic video games.Tavern features a premium bar, local craft beers, and a full cocktail list in a unique bar bar and grill atmosphere. Locals and tourists stop in for the burgers, handmade mozzarella sticks, Philly cheese steaks, classic arcade games and the vibrant late night scene.

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6. Dave & Buster's - Wauwatosa

3.5

Very Good(72)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wauwatosa

Booked 4 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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7. Julep/Bistro 333 - Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

3.7

Very Good(153)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milwaukee

Julep Restaurant & Bar Located at Hyatt Regency Milwaukee | 333 W. Kilbourne Ave | Milwaukee, WI 53203Julep StoryOn October 14, 1912, after eating a meal at the Hotel Gilpatrick (where Hyatt Regency now stands), PresidentTeddy Roosevelt was shot point-blank by John Schrank, an insane bartender. Teddy Roosevelt had his own mint julep recipe, and his closest advisors were known as "the Mint Julep Cabinet".

8. Safina

4.9

Exceptional(320)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Milwaukee

Booked 8 times today

It’s been over four years since guests last tasted the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant Giovanni’s. But all of that changes with Safina: a new casual Italian concept that comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.Focusing on comforting dishes with roots in Sicily and the southern regions of Italy, Safina's goal is to keep the menu familiar and accessible. The restaurant also features a full bar and second-level seating, complete with wood and marble finishes that highlight the rustic, modern Italian ambiance.

9. Bavette

4.9

Exceptional(329)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Milwaukee

Booked 26 times today

What started out as a butcher shop concept, has evolved and changed over the years to become a full-service restaurant, which was solidified with the restaurant's move to a larger space in 2022. At Bavette, the consumer will enjoy complete transparency of its food moving from farm to plate. Although the butcher shop has been phased out, the restaurant still works with the same farms, and uses the same high quality meats on its menu, which consists of a daily changing menu consisting of salads, sandwiches, small plates, pates, cheese, and charcuterie boards. The restaurant truly is a farm-to-table restaurant, sourcing not only the meat but most of its produce from nearby farms. In addition to the highly seasonal menu, there is a small store featuring chef-curated retail items, such as Wisconsin cheeses, local charcuterie, artisanal jams, pickles, salts, vinegar, and oil. Going along with the thoughtful menu is a select and unique offering of craft beers, wines, and cocktails.

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10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Brookfield, WI

4.7

Exceptional(7116)

Price: Moderate

• American • Brookfield

Booked 140 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Sandra
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The brunch and the Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s were great. The Ahi Tuna Tartare and Shrimp Cocktails were excellent and our server was pleasant and attentive.
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Eldr + RimePrice: Expensive• American• Wauwatosa
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4.5
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JosephVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Every so often you have a great meal but an even better dining experience and last night at 5’0clock Steak House was one of those times. Holiday vibes and spirit abound The front of house staff Tom Hagel and Debbie gave us the warmest greeting and then Luce and Wally proceeded to pour us 2 stiff drinks that got the ball rolling. Our waiter David came over for our order then escorted us to our table while the kitchen cooked us up a delicious feast. Bone in filet Ribs fries mashed asparagus. It’s so consistently good it’s unbelievable. If you’ve never been get over there and treat yourself family or friends to a phenomenal evening of food drinks and fun
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Five O'Clock SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Milwaukee
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4.8
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JeanVIP
Wisconsin •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Love the vibe. Great service. Good food. Casual place to go before Bucks game.
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Craft - Trade HotelPrice: Moderate• American• Milwaukee
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4.4
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Mike
Wisconsin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a great time. Staff was great. Having a daughter in a wheelchair sometimes dining is hard but the staff took care of us.
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Third Street Tavern MilwaukeePrice: Moderate• American• Milwaukee
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4.6
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Janet
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
There was a group of 6 of us for dinner before the Pentatonic show. The service was great and the food was delicious. They have the best baked French onion soup!! Their smash burger, Brussel sprouts and chicken wrap were very tasty too. I would definitely eat there again!
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Oak Barrel Public HousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milwaukee
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4.3

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Five O'Clock Steakhouse

2. Eldr + Rime

3. Craft - Trade Hotel

4. Oak Barrel Public House

5. Third Street Tavern Milwaukee

6. Dave & Buster's - Wauwatosa

7. Julep/Bistro 333 - Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

8. Safina

9. Bavette

10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Brookfield, WI

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