Serious Milwaukee Eats
I'm headed to milwaukee with my boyfriend for a quick weekend away. we're staying downtown and will only have access to public transportation. any places to eat we shouldn't miss? I'd love suggestions.
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11 Comments:
beer beer and more beer.
cucinacecilia at 10:32PM on 09/14/08
Sanford
caligirl24 at 11:38PM on 09/14/08
How much money do you want to spend and are you looking to "dress up" or have a simple, good, meal? Sanford is recognized nationally as a great restaurant however the owner/chef also owns a place called Coquette Café that is also great.
jasonbrink at 7:11AM on 09/15/08
I'm interested in the full spectrum of restaurants. we've got several meals to get through! thanks for the suggestions.
monicabg at 1:47PM on 09/15/08
I'm from Milwaukee - it's not a great public transportation town, so take these suggestions as you wish:
When I make it back to visit, I'm always a big fan of Sabor, a good Brazilian churrascaria with one of those big salad bars. If you want an ultimate Milwaukee experience, take in a Friday fish fry. If you don't usually get to eat Jewish deli food and like it, Benji's has good hopple popple. Milwaukee is also seriously German in history, so if you like German food, Karl Ratzch's is a good choice (they also have a fish fry). I've heard raves aboutthe chicken bastilla at Yaffa on Wells. If you guys like Korean food Han Kuk Kwan on Prospect is good. Usinger's has really good sausage that you can sample if you go to the store. And if you want to try Milwaukee-style pizza (thin crust that snaps), try Zaffiro's on Farwell. Very very Milwaukee-y.
Hmm... oh, and be sure to stop and get some frozen custard! My favorites aren't downtown, but Bella's Fat Cat on Brady is good place to start.
BangieB at 5:06PM on 09/15/08
Try Sanfords little brother Croquette Cafe. its cheaper but still great! if you want awesome French food, Lake Front Bistro, pricey but worth it.
A good tapas joint is Balzac. Which is also near a large bar district.
If your going to do German food, which I suggest, I prefer Maders oppose to Karl Ratzch's. For fish fry, go you Lakefront brewery, the best ever.
BrandonA at 2:01PM on 09/16/08
I'll second Lakefront Brewery. Fantastic fish fry, and DH loves the beer.
ErikaWaz at 2:23PM on 09/16/08
Actually, y'all may laugh, but for my money Turner Restaurant off of State Street by the Bradley Center has the best fish fry.
BangieB at 10:14PM on 09/16/08
Thanks for posting this question! I'm actually going to Milwaukee this Friday night for a concert and need a good dinner spot. I might try that Milwaukee-y pizza place! :)
Hillary
Chew on That
Chew on That at 2:35PM on 09/17/08
Turners is solid too. I think it is the lakefront atmosphere that makes it such an event!
BrandonA at 5:57PM on 09/17/08
I was at the Lakefront Brewery a few weeks ago...saw rats on the deck...ick!
letthemeatcake at 1:53PM on 09/18/08