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Buckley's Restaurant & Bar, Milwaukee, WI

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
376 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Buckley's is a cozy neighborhood spot in the heart of Milwaukee's East Town. Located two blocks from Lake Michigan and the Calatrava, Buckley’s is an ideal all occasion restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. An ever-evolving menu showcases seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. To compliment your dining experience, peruse the thoughtfully curated 200 bottle wine list or select a beverage from an extensive cocktail program that has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the city. Customize your dining experience to meet your needs whether you choose to enjoy a four course meal or simply grab a burger at the bar. However you choose to enjoy a visit to Buckley’s, do not forget to order a signature house-made dessert. You won’t regret it.

At this family owned and operated restaurant, guests are treated like family. Come see for yourself!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:15–22:00
  • Phone number
    (414) 277-1111
  • Website
    http://www.buckleysmilwaukee.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Wisconsin

    Best Ambience

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambience

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buckley's Restaurant & Bar shines with "wonderful food, service, and experience." Guests rave about the "creative cocktails," "tasty desserts," and a "cozy residential atmosphere." The "signature carrot cake" is a standout. While some mention high noise levels or occasional service hiccups, the overall vibe and quality keep patrons returning.

376 Reviews

  1. Mike

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Buckley's The food and service (Tyler was our server) were great. We'll definitely be back.

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  2. Ray

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Great vibes and A1 service. Definitely a gem. 1 of my favorite restaurants. I will be visiting again

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  3. Eric

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and was relaly impressed with the food!

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  4. John

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our chard and beet salad was delicious as was the mushroom pasta. However, the Faroe Island Salmon was very disappointing. Something was amiss when the salmon was served skin side up. The salmon was placed over a rice soup, not a sauce, that produced a consistency much like mashed potatoes. Instead of a flakey, firm filet, the salmon was not edible. Wait staff apologized and offered to produce another serving of the salmon or order something else. I declined since the mushroom pasta entre was almost finished. We concluded the meal with Pam's carrot cake which was very good as usual. We were not charged for the dessert. Wait staff could have been more attentive to refresh end of dinner hot water for tea and coffee. We have been loyal diners at Buckley's for many years and will continue to be.

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  5. Brittni

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buckley’s has been a staple in my rotation for years. Wolfgang and Tyler always hold down the bar area and make dining there a great experience. A perfect place to dine solo, also.

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  6. Elliott

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it. The food & service were great. Beautiful ambience.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the decor - nice menu selections - service was good. Will be back for sure!

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  8. Lisa

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From our arrival and greeting to our Server, the food, Kerry the manager, it was an awesome experience!! Will continue to come to Buckley’s and refer friends too. Thank you Buckley’s.

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  9. Liz

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess and food was amazing, highly recommend!

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  10. john

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful room but way too loud. Get it's a busy Saturday night but don't wait until I order to tell me you are out of one of your mains that 3 of our table of 5 we're excited about. Kinda of bush league as it not a huge menu to begin with. The recommended substitutions were sloppily put together. Pasta meh, and don't serve me the tough core of a canned tomato in my dish. Wanted it to to be great, but you slipped. Not sure we will be back

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FAQs

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 277-1111.

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

801 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3908

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Cass Street and Wells Street
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:15–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace
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