These 10 Unique Restaurants In Milwaukee Will Give You An Unforgettable Dining Experience
Meg Archer
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There’s a subtle (but important) difference between “eating” and “dining.” Eating is something you do every day; it can be amazing, but it’s not always an event. Dining is special; it’s part incredible meal and part exceptional experience. There are hundreds of fantastic restaurants in Milwaukee, but some just go above and beyond when it comes to creating a memorable experience that will stick with you long after the happy food coma fades. These unique places to eat in Wisconsin were chosen both for their food (or drinks) and for their fantastic overall dining experience. Here are a handful of iconic Milwaukee restaurants you can’t skip:
You'll need to give the secret password to get in (no, we're not kidding... but if you don't know it, the doorman will determine if you are friend or foe through a series of hilarious requests) and the entrance is hidden in an unassuming alleyway. We're not going to spoil the fun, but we can tell you that the food is delicious and the snazzy cocktails are definitely worth the adventure! Further details for your secret mission can be decoded on the official website, but you didn't hear it from us. Now please excuse us while we go sneak around the house, humming our own theme song.
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Are you hungry yet? Our mouths are watering! There are many unbelievably awesome iconic restaurants in Milwaukee, but you definitely need to add these ones to your foodie bucket list as soon as humanly possible.
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Iconic Milwaukee Restaurants
What are some truly iconic Milwaukee restaurants?
You know, maybe Milwaukee isn’t known for being a huge mecca for foodies, but perhaps it should be. There’s a long laundry list of excellent Milwaukee restaurants – and restaurants in Wisconsin in general – that could be called “iconic” thanks to their fame and overall excellent ratings time after time. A few examples of iconic Milwaukee eateries include the legendary Five O'clock Steakhouse, which is known for its expert service and gourmet steaks, and if you’re looking for something a little lower-key, you can’t go wrong with the long-time Milwaukee classic known as Kopp’s Frozen Custard (oh, and if you’re looking for the best cheese curds in the universe, you have to go to the old Lakefront Brewery...we don’t make the rules).
What are some of the best restaurants in Milwaukee?
The list of the best restaurants in Milwaukee is long and all-inclusive, with a little bit of everything on it for every palate. One of the most amazing restaurants in Milwaukee at the time of this writing is a little place called Ardent, which is very small, intimate, and relatively new, though it’s already known as THE spot to go if you want to impress your date. For lovers of Italian food, there’s the deliciously delectable Sorella, and for classic German fare, head to the Wunderbar Mader’s Restaurant, which has more than a century of history in this fantastic city.
Where are some unique places to eat in Milwaukee?
So, with the gourmet and the delicious out of the way (okay, there’s more delicious coming), how about some unique places to eat in Milwaukee? If you’re a fan of sausage, you can’t miss a visit to Vanguard, which serves up everything you can imagine from bratwursts to Italian sausage and everything in between. We also love Amilinda, which serves up goodies from Spain, Portugal, and the Basque Region. Finally, you need to try the Odd Duck, which celebrates having a diverse menu with lots of things to try from all over the world on board.