Milwaukee

Anyone know where to eat (especially lunch) in Milwaukee? TIA

I told Liotta already that I didn’t have any insight, but that I know we have a few from MKE here who might help. I can point him to butter burgers and frozen custard, but not much else.

The best place to eat in Milwaukee is Chicago.

George

That’s why I’m only there for lunch, buddy!

this may be of some use. maybe a local can confirm any of these.

http://www.tvfoodmaps.com/loc_WI_Milwaukee.html

Not at all true. Lots of good places in Milwaukee. Here are just a few.

German: Karl Ratzsch’s (lunch Wed - Sat) http://www.karlratzsch.com/

Sandwiches: Cafe Lulu http://www.lulubayview.com/

Polish: Crocus http://www.crocusrestaurant.com/

Eclectic: Blue’s Egg http://www.bluesegg.com/

Good lunches all.
Leon’s Frozen Custard for dessert.

There was a German restaurant in Milwaukee (could be Ratzsch’s) that I went to in 1984 that had the best wine list of any place I have ever visited. The list looked like it had not be touched in 10 years. So, it had a bunch of 1970 or so Bordeaux at mid-1970 prices. It was wonderful (don’t remember the food, just the 1970 Montrose). But, my info in 25 years old.

Thanks for proving my point.

George

Its a good list Jordan, and some of those places were previously recommended to me. But, most of them don’t seem to open until after 4PM. I guess no one eats lunch in Milwaukee . . .

They work.

John,

Check out Saki Tumi http://www.sake-milwaukee.com (lunch during week only however)


Bone

He asked for lunch places. Like Chicago, most of Milwaukee’s top restaurants, like Sanford and Roots, are open only for dinner.

Milwaukee was better than I thought. Went to Aterra for coffee, which I liked a lot. And Harbor House for lunch, which had a nice view and decent food. And finally Rumpus Room for a drink, which is pretty cool- great local beer list and come interesting cocktails (stuck with beer).

Agree with you about the Alterra coffee. I always try and pick some up when I pass through Milwaukee. Another good product is Lake Front Brewing. Hard to find in Colorado, but they make a beer called Wisconsinite. Everything in it comes from Wisconsin including the yeast strain. Only domestic brewer to develope its own strain, so they say.

Another +1 on Alterra coffee. They have a pretty neat location near the Milwaukee Art Museum (not a tremendous collection, but a fabulous addition was designed by noted Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava).

For dinner Sanford’s is really quite good. A bit spendy, but far less than similar restaurants in larger cities.

I think that’s the one I visited Corey. I tried a few local (Midwest) beers while I was there and was generally impressed. Tried to taste the ones that weren’t available here in the South.

John,

I live in Cleveland and my wife’s from MIlwaukee, but the best beer from the MIdwest is coming from Michigan and Ohio.My impression of Wisconsin Craft beers are more malt and less hop, keep it gentle and play it safe…For a big city, Chicago is the biggest disappointment for craft beers (certainly anything near the McCormack Center). There are some serious brewmasters up in my neck of the woods.

Cheers,

Lou

What are the good restaurants these days in Milwaukee? About to head up there for a long weekend and wanted to have at least one nice meal.

thanks!

I like Carnevor, pretty nice wine list for the area.

Matt…Shoot a PM to AlexS…especially if you need a drinking buddy.