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A photo of Cafe at The Pfister restaurant
1. Cafe at The Pfister
4.7
Exceptional(368)
Price: Moderate
• American • Milwaukee
Booked 9 times today
Café at The Pfister features a casual full dining area available for breakfast and lunch, as well as a barista counter and patisserie in downtown Milwaukee. We proudly brew Starbucks® Coffee on the go and serve freshly baked-in-house pastries. Whether a quick meeting over coffee, a power breakfast, or a business luncheon, we offer a varied menu from Starbucks® favorites and traditional breakfast items to homemade soups, seasonal salads, a multitude of fresh sandwiches, as well as delicious gluten free and heart-healthy options.
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2. Tupelo Honey - Milwaukee
4.7
Exceptional(1596)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Milwaukee
Booked 34 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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3. SafeHouse
4.1
Excellent(707)
Price: Moderate
• American • Milwaukee
Booked 41 times today
Offering refuge to spies national and international since 1966, SafeHouse is Milwaukee's best-kept secret. This iconic, hidden restaurant & bar is a blast for agents of all ages. Spies must find the red door and pass a fun clearance test if they do not know the password required for entry. Once behind the red door, spies will find authentic espionage artifacts, pop culture references, a disappearing booth, a secret exit, and more. Enjoy a fun night out in Milwaukee, or a covert daytime mission for the family at this kid-friendly, spy hideout. SafeHouse offers venue space for agents looking to celebrate special occasions, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and group events. Grab your fellow spies to enjoy award-winning cheese curds, solve recon duties, and learn about SafeHouse's history. Find the red door if you accept this mission, Agent!
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4. Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(339)
Price: Moderate
• American • Milwaukee
Booked 6 times today
WE DO NOT OFFER FOOD SERVICE OR RESERVATIONS ON OUR ROOFTOP PATIO, WHICH IS "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED". We highly encourage you to make a reservation in the main dining room and then head up for a cocktail or two after! For groups larger than 4, please call the restaurant (414) 455-8870.Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Central Standard Distillery's Crafthouse & Kitchen is an experience like none other. Enjoy culinary creations from our scratch kitchen or stop by for a few of our award winning cocktails at the bar or lounge created with Central Standard spirits. Exec. Chef David Sapp Sous Chef Noah Shirikian
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5. East Town Kitchen & Bar
4.5
Awesome(518)
Price: Expensive
• American • Milwaukee
Booked 2 times today
Conveniently located on Wisconsin Avenue and Milwaukee Street, East Town Kitchen & Bar offers a classic menu, approachable vibe, and one of the best whiskey lists in all of Wisconsin. Come join us in our restaurant for dinner and locally-loved craft beers and cocktails!
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6. The Social American Tavern
4.2
Awesome(92)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Milwaukee
Booked 2 times today
Wisconsin’s strong heritage of family-owned and small farms is reflected in The Social’s seasonal menu. We offer farm-inspired American food, prepared with local and sustainable ingredients obtained from a 200-mile radius. Traditional, rustic Wisconsin ingredients are given a modern interpretation by adding creative flavor combinations. Our mission is to serve honest, local ingredients, with informed service, in a comfortable setting.
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7. Benihana - Milwaukee, WI
3.7
Very Good(750)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Milwaukee
Booked 16 times today
At Benihana in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our food is not only cooked it’s choreographed. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table.
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8. 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".
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9. Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
4.7
Exceptional(838)
Price: Moderate
• American • Milwaukee
Booked 14 times today
Blue Bat Kitchen finds inspiration in the energy and flavors of street food around the globe. We feature fresh, global street food in a relaxed and fun environment that pairs perfectly with Milwaukee’s very first Tequilaria. Over 160 Tequilas to try plus, Tacos, Bowls, Snacks, Salads and more await!
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10. Rare Steakhouse - Milwaukee
4.5
Awesome(1130)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Milwaukee
Booked 8 times today
Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Milwaukee's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Bottleneck as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare also carries the famed, and incredibly delicious A5 Wagyu, available by the ounce.Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.Rare Milwaukee is one of the top business lunch destinations, but if you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.

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