Always 5 stars! Service, food, atmosphere - 5 stars through and through. Kayla is an amazing server! Always love the ever changing menu with local sourced food. If you can always name every ingredient in the menu, then I love the food! read more

Braise - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I loved the rustic feel, and that there was a bar area and a separate dining area. The staff felt genuine in their welcome and took us quickly to our seats. The service was excellent. We saw our waiter, a waitress-in-training, the hostess, and food runners multiple times throughout our meal, without it feeling too much. We selected the wonton and the pork buns as appetizers. The wonton is similar to a crab rangoon. It was prettily presented. We had a hard time identifying any hint of bacon, and the tomato-pepper jam needed a warning for the unwary, spice-challenged, which two of our party were. The tang of the kimchi aioli was a unique and pleasant addition. The pork buns may have been the best and most surprising dish of the entire meal. It was bright and flavorful on the tongue, with a nice mellowing bacon/pork flavor that added a nice depth to the dish. We chose the braised beef, duck leg confit, and the summer veggie skewers as our mains. The confit was OK. The flavors were muddied by an overabundance of allspice or clove. It needed a hit of something acidic to brighten the dish. The braised beef was certainly better than the confit, but it too was spiced in a heavy-handed manner. While the apple and sweet potato puree certainly opened the dish a bit, the kale, plated under the braised beef made the dish difficult to eat since it was difficult to cut. The summer veggie skewer dish was probably my favorite dish of the mains. The black bean cakes were nicely spiced, and the mellowness of the beans was well-balanced by the cleanness of the summer veg, just barely charred. My only issue with the dish is the sprinkling of the ajwain sunflower crunch. Certainly, fresh thyme would have been less pungent and less distracting, especially in terms of mouthfeel. It made the dish feel disjointed and lacking cohesion. Overall, I appreciated the effort, but it missed the mark for me. read more

We took a cassoulet cooking class with the head chef and owner of Braise, and it was a really fun and memorable evening. From the first tasty starter bite paired with wine, we knew we were in for something special. The chef walked us through the history of cassoulet, including the "holy trinity," and provided all of the recipes to take home. The steps and processes were clearly explained, well organized, and easy to follow, even with so many layers involved. The dish itself was incredibly complex and flavorful, and it was fascinating to see how it all came together. I had no idea there was a school tucked into the belly of Braise, which made the experience feel even more unique. We also made a salad to accompany the cassoulet, and we left with a generous to-go container to enjoy later. I would absolutely recommend taking a class at Braise. This was a lovely and thoughtful Christmas gift from our daughter, and it was especially fun because cassoulet was a dish neither of us had ever tried before. Plus, it's pretty fun to say "cassoulet" in a French accent! read more

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So - I've been a student at the Semester at Braise, which is a 10-week-long culinary program. It has been FANTASTIC and I've learned so much, but I had never eaten at the restaurant! My hubby has been nice enough drive me in to Milwaukee for a couple of the class nights. We went early enough last week to eat dinner at Braise and WOW! We sat at the bar (fantastic bartender and a new to Braise bartender who already knew the menu!) and ordered a few items to share. The Steamed Pork Buns were SOOOOO GOOOD! It is no wonder that they are the ONLY item that is a fixture on the seasonally changing menu. I will ALWAYS order these when eating at Braise. We also tried the Coconut Curry Soup and the BLT Crumpet. They were both so delicious and stand-outs on their own. AND - - - everything at Braise is made in-house! The buns for the Pork Buns and even the crumpets! The Secret Handshake menu is fun and only available at the bar and is constantly changing. We tried the mystery beer to accompany our dinner. Chef Dave and his crew work hard to serve up farm-to-table goodness in a cozy, relaxed space! read more

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This place should be way busier than it is! Always able to walk in and have a spot. Great for large parties and be able to have a conversation with your entire group. Such amazing food at a reasonable price and portions are shareable. Easily a great date night spot for under $100. 10/10 would recommend! :) read more

Braise - Hazelnut Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Exceptional food and great service made our dinner for 5 last night memorable. We ordered 4 small plates and three entrees which completely satisfied our appetites. The shrimp risotto and pulled pork were fan favorites. read more

Got a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. I looked at past reviews - there were some low reviews from 10 years ago that are no longer valid. We sampled a lot of different things on the menu and all were really good! I wish we had more people with us to try and sample more things, but I guess we will have to come back again. Shrimp toast, turnip cake, Humba, beef and couscous were all outstanding. And get this - when I was looking to choose a wine, Jason actually recommended the lowest price option (which was perfect). We finished with the Nutella cheesecake which was solid. Great place and we will be back. read more

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- Did the Bouillabaisse Class - it was excellent and ever so much fun. This was my second class, the first being the Shrimp Malabar (also excellent), and I can't wait to try the Tikka Masala or so many of the others! Truly an intimate and hands-on experience, that I haven't found in other cooking class venues. read more

Braise - Booouu-yaa!!!! - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Rambled through in a New Year's Eve. Was treated well and plied with tasty dishes. The carrots, coffee, cheese and miso cod was superlative. Not for nothing, the communal table wasn't crowded and gave the impression of solitude between groups. Delish, and I loved it. read more

Braise is a very nice rustic farm to table from scratch place. Pretty small menu. We started with the charcuterie board and it was pretty tasty although I could have done without the chicken liver. Everything else on the board was delish. I had the Cod Curry as the main and it was quite nice. Tasty but not overpowering. The lady had the pork croquettes - I had one and it was delish. Really tasty. I had a mixed drink and it was tasty. Service was pretty helpful in explaining menu items. Would return. read more

Braise - Cod Curry - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I went to Braise for the first time last night. It was a Friday at 6PM- we had a reservation and were seated right away. My first impressions: I love the historic building the restaurant is in. I didn't see a parking lot but there was plenty of street parking. When I first walked in, I noticed the beautiful bar and warm atmosphere. The hostess was friendly. We sat upstairs and I just remember the lights seeming really bright. Our waitress was very friendly and soft spoken. She was knowledgeable about the menu. Our food was great. We shared a couple of appetizers and main entrees, along with the chocolate dome for dessert. The steamed pork buns were a hit with our table! My friend ordered the Biryani Chicken, which came with A LOT of rice. I ordered the Roasted Pork Loin. I thought it was good, I liked the creamy celery root puree it was served with. Regarding their menu, I love the farm to table concept and was pleased to hear they do their shopping locally. Their menu changes with the foods they get in daily. My only complaint is the available root vegetables in most of the dishes were potatoes. I was hoping for more of a variety. I'm looking forward to coming again in the spring/summer to see what options they have on the menu and to attend one of their cooking classes! read more

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Went to braise for a birthday party, the server was so accommodating. Was wowed by the portions for what seemed like shareables and there was plenty for us all! I love that they keep it all farm to table and all ingredients are locally grown. The vines were immaculate! read more

My wife's little brother got married and rented out the entire upstairs area for the small(ish) reception. It is absolutely a gem! There were probably about 30 of us that tested the capabilities of two bartenders and a handful of waitstaff. They served so very professionally that it stood out amongst many recent experiences as exceptional. There is a rooftop garden area as a total bonus. The food was served family style, and was delicious! Great spot, highly recommend it! read more

Braise - Rooftop seating! - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This was a really nice dining experience in Milwaukee. My wife and I sat at a communal table (the wood top from a bowling alley) and it was still an intimate dinner but with lots of good energy from other diners. The food was really great. The pork dumplings are a must have. The Arancini were delicious. The beet salad was OK but I wouldn't order it again. It was mostly just greens with barely any of the tasty beers and feta that was the reason I ordered it. Entree was a pork shoulder over polenta. Rich but delicious! Everything ate lighter than I expected (a good thing as I was afraid it would be too heavy and rich) The service was impeccable. Out waiter gave a brilliant suggestion for a wine that was on point with the food read more

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Really cool place with incredible service and great food. Did a cooking class and stayed after for drinks. Fun experience with super friendly staff. Bartender brought us samples, etc. read more

Our first experience with Braise was a takeout order during the pandemic, and We finally dined at the restaurant for the first time this week. We were a bit surprised that the restaurant was filled up quickly that evening even though it was in the middle of the week. There was only one server for the customers upstairs, but she seemed very professional and able to attend to the needs of every table quickly. Both of her two recommendations turned out to be very good. We ordered 4 appetizers plus a main dish to share, and the total quantity of food was significantly more than we could finish, with leftovers (two steamed dumplings and half of the main course) almost enough for another meal. The dishes that we liked most were the Steamed Pork Buns and the Almond Crusted Trout. The toasted pork cubes with scallion vinaigrette in the Pork Buns was very tasty. Almost every restaurant in the city has a dish with trout, but the Almond Crusted Trout at Braise stands out for its tasty and unusual flavor combinations. The prices of the dishes were also reasonable. So, we consider Braise to have a high quality-to-price ratio. read more

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THE most important note is that we just had some terrific food: pork bun, BLT crumpets, seasonal Butternut coconut curry soup. Plus an excellent drink with an Elderflower infused Mezcal. Staff was great, both conversational and they knew their food, too! Good ingredients. I learned that this restaurant started the farm to table in Milwaukee. read more

Braise is flannel wrapped in silk . I thought it was a fancy joint, cooking school and all, with pretensions to be more than it is. Wrong! Braise is down to earth, relaxed, Cream City true, and perfect for a weekday boozer with food. The difference? Braise's food is great, not good, I mean Chicago/NYC great. Their kitchen produced the best dishes I have had in Milwaukee since our return in May, and the prices are reasonable, bordering on inexpensive. Their P.R. Is too professional. Braise has more in common with Camino than Morel. Kyle and Alex, two Milwaukee dudes took care of us at the bar, which is large and accessible. Wine, beer and booze are integral to the Braise concept. Kyle served me two Mezcals, but I fell in love with one of them and the other bottle felt rejected. Sorry. Kyle knows his beer, booze and wine. The other patrons were all "down home" Milwaukee people, and we discussed music and all sorts of shit. Laughs were loud and proud. The kitchen produces creative and flavorful dishes. Milwaukee's Sanford, one of the city's finest restaurants, was the incubator for one of the proprietors of Braise, and that culinary wizardry is evident. The steamed pork buns and the barbecue pork are not to be missed. I adored the pork, and I'm Jewish. The dish tasted so good, it was worth the risk. I'll atone on Yom Kipper. Yet, the trout and risotto were almost as scrumptious. Portions are humongous, and we brought more than half home to enjoy another day. The only misstep, if there is one, was the decor does not meet my European modern ideal. But hey, that's me, and I'm odd. Go and enjoy Braise. It's one of Milwaukee's best restaurants. I woke up with an oink, because the barbecue pork was that good. "Oink Oink!" read more

Braise - Risotto - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cute small restaurant tucked in Bayview. The menu changes seasonally, but a few stoke items such as pork buns usually stay in the menu. It's fun to order several small plates and share. We shared 4 small plates among the 3 of us: Smoked chicken mole arepa, beef salad, pork buns, and mushroom tortellini. We were feeling quite full after the small dishes, so we decided to finish off with 2 desserts instead. We are happy with most the dishes. My favorite might be the pork buns. The prices for the small plates are also very reasonable. We sat and chatted for hours after the meal, the waiters came over to fill out our cups several times. It's a great place to enjoy a nice meal and spend some quality time with friends! read more

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It had been many years since our last visit, and so glad we went back! Decided to celebrate a family dinner. Have a couple pre teens who really enjoy good food, and that is exactly what we got. And more. Saturday service and was a slow night, which I certainly hope is a rarity. Food, service, all was just perfect. Fun night, we all enjoyed it tremendously. Especially the surprise for the kids, more on that later. We went for a sharing selection, several small plates and also two entrees, all to share. Great decision. Basics like the charcuterie board were excellent. A seasonal apple preserve with great seeded crackers, two excellent cheeses, some house cured thick ham and salami and red onions. Flavors played great when building an open face cracker sandwich. Kids had a blast trying different combinations for that. Blistered shishitos with creamed corn and crispy prosciutto was a standout. Great mix of just a little heat, sweet, salty, savory. So, so good. Everyone enjoyed this one. Steamed pork buns were great. Perfect for some salty pork with sliced crushed peanuts and a pillow soft bun. Yum. Could use a slight sauce option to drizzle for moisture but was still good without. Maybe like a spiced plum sauce for fall? Smoked trout parfait was tasty but a little tame. Wanted to taste the fish a bit more. But the onion forward pancake that was the base. That really made it work. Had a braised feef that was pretty good. A little heavier on the sweet potato than meat. Probably because of how crazy beef prices are right now. Then a pork loin with what was essentially a very elevated succotash from ingredients you wouldn't normally think of. Gave it a ton of layered flavor that really complemented the pork itself. Real standout dish. Finished with a quite tasty banana, apple, cinnamon bread pudding. Seasonally ideal. But the star of dessert was the panna cotta. It said rosemary peach, but seemed to be topped with a couple of gingered, macerated strawberries. That was amazing. Now to the surprise. Want to reiterate it was a very slow Saturday night, which was a shame to them but a huge benefit for us. Towards the end of the meal, the hostess gave the kids a tour of the kitchen. Wanted to share all about it, what goes into running a restaurant. They had a blast. Want to be careful here and not make everyone think that will happen for them as well. As mentioned, very slow night and can't imagine they'd offer that on a normally busy one. Just a fun night and amazing experience. Go. You will enjoy it. read more

We came to Braise for our friends' wedding rehearsal dinner and were absolutely blown away by this place. The food was amazing (you cannot pass on the steamed pork buns)! Service was great as well. All the servers and bartenders were attentive and made the night go by seamless. We were also able to enjoy their rooftop patio which was such a cool space. We can't wait to return to Braise the next time we're in Milwaukee read more

Braise - Rooftop patio - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Another hidden gem! Cute place on the edge of a neighborhood near shops and industry. Very friendly service, a bit pricey, but well worth it for creative and tasty gourmet food and cocktails. The house old fashioned's were excellent as were the other cocktails. Four of us ordered 2 entrees and numerous small plates to share, and deserts. Please the photos and descriptions. Did forget to photograph the Five spiced smoked chicken which was lightly smoked and delicious. Also had the bok choy salad. Highly recommend all we had. Great mix of flavors, read more

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Great food. Wont be back. The service was bad. The server seemed to KNOW the service was bad and almost lean into it. Which was a bummer. We were there to celebrate. We would have bought two more rounds of drinks, had the first round not taken 27 minutes from when we were seated. Or, if we had been OFFERED another round. This was a rainy Wednesday night and the place was not slammed. The food was terrific (except for the pork buns, which ate dry), but this place was not the vibe. But my spouse was the first to say it: we wont be back. read more

My husband made a reservation for two for my birthday dinner this year. We had never been before so we were excited to try the menu available. We fell in love with the polenta dish in the small plates menu. We ordered the charcuterie and another small plate and ended with main plates. We both agreed the small plates were better and we would likely just order more small plates to split if we came back. We ordered the risotto and eggplant steak as the main dishes. They were good but not great. After my husband reminded the hostess and waitress, we were disappointed the waitress did not wish me a happy birthday or offer any kind of drink/dessert as it was a special occasion for us. Not a big deal but just something that would have made the night more special. We would want to come back to try some new items but would not recommend to come dine here for a special occasion. read more

Braise - Outside of restaurant looking into bar - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Braise is one of our favorites. The menu changes fairly regularly but the pork buns are always on the menu and always a part of our night. We've done some of their classes in the culinary school and they make a great date night! read more

I love coming to Braise and eating in the bar area. Their booths and candle lights give a cozy atmosphere and can make a perfect date night. Sit at the bar to enjoy fun conversations and witness Flan and Evan crafting up the amazing cocktails behind the bar. Even if you don't see a drink on the menu that catches your eyes, they can make anything you are feeling or give them the freedom to surprise you with a "dealers choice" cocktail. I love that the food menu changes every few weeks, one of the many reasons I keep coming back! read more

Braise - Bar - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Braise was on my list for awhile when I moved to Milwaukee, and I'm thrilled I finally got to test it out! I went alone for a solo dinner - and it's the perfect spot to post up by the bar and enjoy (especially since you get access to a "Secret Password" small bites menu). I enjoyed a gin martini (bartender was great about asking preferences) and a few small items - Smoked Trout Chowder, Garlic Bread, and Roasted Olives. Incredibly flavorful - and I couldn't believe the cost. I felt like I got such a deal for high quality, highly local food. I'm already planning my next cozy visit back. read more

We went here for our three year anniversary. We have waited so long to come here! Overall it was okay, nothing really blew us out of the water. I will say the chicken was really good as well as the jam on the charcuterie board. The ambiance was nice. Service was a bit slow but I think they were having an event in the back. read more

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This is a foodie paradise I went here on a date and really liked the place. It opened at 5 PM and we walked in at 5:02 PM and there was already 10 people there - I never figured that one out... We started out with a curry soup which was fantastic and then got the rutabaga appetizer which was also great. For an entrée, we split the lamb. The lamb was not what you would expect but we liked it anyway. If you asked me what type of cuisine they sell here, I could not tell you, I never could pin it down to a certain country or mix of cuisine's. But, everything feels a little experimental - like you were getting something you didn't expect and probably have never had before. Yelp says this place has three dollar signs for pricing, but it really should be two. Compared to Chicago places, it really should only have two dollar signs, not three in the main seating area, they had two gigantic tables that probably sat 14 to 16 people each. Weird. I don't know why it would not be full of 2 and 4 person tables? Seems like the owners are limiting the place to me ? Anyway - Braise is a great place to go to try new food ! read more

Braise - Outside - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Absolutely GORGEOUS and classy place!! People here are super cool on top of already excellent service. Please see all the pics I took!! They speak for themselves!! EVERYTHING!! Food and beverages is BOMB and 110% DELISH!! Yes, a lil pricy but guess what?? YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!! And take my work for it!! This is totally money VERY well spent!! I'll prolly be a regular here so see ya on the flip side!! read more

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Drinks were awesome. I was with a party of 8 and it was kind of hard to cash us all out and took a bit a time. We had to do the math to divi it up. Outside of that, everything was great. We split the bread basket and the whipped butter was amazing. Also tried the coffee roasted beets and loved them but I'm a huge fan of beets. Had the risotto for dinner and it was seasoned extremely well and the mushrooms were delicious! They have big tables in the back and that was great for our large group. They also so cooking classes and would love to come back for that! Would recommend making a reservation with the limited seating. Excited to come back in the summer to sit at the rooftop garden. read more

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Milwaukee natives here, and new regulars to Braise! Jen and Tony were absolutely the best. Fun craft cocktails, delicious menu, and so much fun. Will be recommending to my friends and family. read more

Day of reservations. Yummy drinks and delicious plates. We were first seated at the bar that is perfect for you indoor cats and for the winter months. We chose to sit outside and loved the patio. We had a few different servers throughout the night which made it a fun experience to be honest. The food was hands down delicious. The wild mushroom crostone is a must for all you mushroom lovers. We also enjoyed the steak pork buns and highly recommend them. The sautéed asparagus is the best I've ever had. Yum! I believe we had the crispy pork for our entree. It melts in your mouth. Truly delicious and grateful to dine here read more

Absolutely the best food!! Wish we had someplace in Chicago like this. Daily specials and all make in-house fresh!

Attended the French cassoulet class. Wonderful! Super fun, informative, very hands on without having to do all the measuring! It is relaxed and unpretentious. We did the wine pairing. The whole experience was an extremely great value as it included: a welcome glass of wine and "Braise Bite", instruction, the meal we cooked, and enough food to take home to eat for another meal! read more

Excellent flavorful, fresh and unique tapas and entrees. Hip rustic atmosphere with superb service.

I appreciate the approach to slow cooking, but I've found the braised meats come out to the table on the drier side, and something is amiss in terms of the overall taste quality. It's not for me but I know many who enjoy the place. read more

My husband and I LOVE Braise. We planned an anniversary trip around their steamed pork buns . To die for! read more

Braise - Steamed pork buns - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We've gotten delivery from Braise a couple of times during the COVID-19 pandemic and the food is as fantastic as always. Portions are generous and the quality is always excellent. Ordering online is very easy and if you order $50+ they'll waive the delivery fee. Braise has always been my favorite restaurant in the city so it's been so great and comforting to have their food during this crazy time. Their menu changes seasonally (yay, spring!!) so make sure to check back often. read more

During the COVID-19 quarantine, we used their site's shop feature to get some needed groceries - it was awesome! We got eggs, jam, ciabatta, butter and cheese...all from Wisconsin vendors! We will definitely keep purchasing from Braise. I also noticed that they have "Braise on the Go" which provides a variety of seasonal vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat, and dry goods direct to the consumer. Yes, please! They also have a ton of cooking classes available too- which sell out quick. Thanks, Braise! read more