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Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 (431 reviews)
PriceyNew American, Bars
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Intimate
Classy
Good for groups

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SALMON FILET
Emma F.

We can't believe such a delicious restaurant was in our backyard this whole time!!! We went to Buckley's for my birthday dinner and had an amazing time! Our waitress was awesome and the food was just as great!! The empanadas were an amazing start and knew we were in for a treat for the rest of the meal! They have the best pork chop in Milwaukee. Yes I said it!! David and I both agreed that the salmon was great but the pork chop was absolutely incredible. Only thing I would pass on are the drinks. I personally was not a fan of any of the drinks (also got a cranberry mule not pictured). FYI for your birthday they do not give any complimentary dessert, unfortunately.... David and I want to come back during the week and get the smash burger and try their dessert! We loved this place and will definitely be back.

Ricardo A.

My partner and I had a craving for dessert and remembered a friend of ours shared that they had recently gotten a really great piece of carrot cake at buckley's! It was a Friday night so we called to ask about availability and they said they'd be able to seat us in 30 min. We drove over and were greeted by the hostess and waiter who took our order. The carrot cake was nice and fluffy and had a great frosting on it, not super sweet but sweet enough. I had a seasonal pumpkin cognac cheesecake that was extremely tasty as well. The place was lively and had a great set of art and decors throughout. I'm excited to go back and check out their bar area and the rest of their dinner menu!

Steak tartare- served with rye and pumpernickel bread slices.
Patti G.

We stopped in for a bite after spending some time at Agency for drinks. We had the steak tartare, the spicy vodka pasta and the octopus tostada. Part of our party had the house burger and fries and also another steak tartare. Firstly the dedicated server was fantastic. She was all smiles, kind, helpful and made our experience very pleasant. Our group shared these three items for tastes. The tostada was not my favorite. The octopus overwhelmed the tostada and it didn't work for me. The vodka pasta was not spicy. It had a mild little nudge that said "hello- do you notice me?" It wasn't spicy. Which may be perfect for someone who does not care for spice. But, I appreciate spice and missed it. The steak tartare was delish. Beautiful and tasty. The house burger and fries and other steak tartare were throughly enjoyed by our dinner mates. The company we shared was fun and so the night was successful. For the vibe and ambiance and service and food- overall combined- I'm sure you would enjoy a trip to Buckley's.

Michelle E.

My favorite thing about Buckley's is the bar and the carrot cake! I love the ambiance- very romantic. Dim lighting, candles, soft music as background noise, and modern nouveau decor. And the cocktails are always great- the bartenders are very knowledgable and know how to make a good drink. The bartenders are also friendly and listen to their customers. If there's something specific you're looking for, they'll take the time to make it! The carrot cake is AMAZING!!! I love all of their desserts but that one is my favorite. Most of the dinner entrees are also very good. I love their salad options and salmon. The carrots in maple brown butter are delicious. My only complaints are 1. The parking and 2. Sometimes the entrees can are hit or miss. I usually stick with what I know.

Seasonal cheesecake - salted Caramel Bailey's and chocolate
Ankita S.

My husband and I came here on a Saturday evening recently for just a date night and to try out a new place and I'll just cut right to the chase: it was FANTASTIC. We had made reservations ahead of time and while I would still recommend that, there were a couple tables next to the us that were empty almost the whole time we were there. It overall looked like a busy place though and I can definitely see it filling up especially on the weekends! We were seated right away. The interior is very beautiful, modern, and clean. It wasn't too loud and it was easy to have a conversation without having to strain. Hunter was our waiter and he took great care of us! I started with a gin and elderflower cocktail whose name I can't remember now and my husband got the Old and In the Way - both were amazing. Mine was sweet and floral - perfect for summer and a very easy sipper! My husband's was a bit more liquor-forward, but tasty in its own right and he loved it. We started with the grilled broccoli. It was cooked to perfection and the sauce on it was everything. My only critique would be that it needed more sauce for my taste or alternatively a bit more salt. My husband then got the Buckley's Burger with fries on the side and I got the vodka pasta. We did ask if we could get a side of the Truffle cheese whiz to go with our fries, which Hunter made happen for only $1 extra to the bill! This homemade cheese whiz was EVERYTHING. It had the perfect amount of truffle and was the perfect dipping accompaniment to the fries. I would walk back for the cheese alone! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the burger, which looked very saucy! My vodka pasta, even though it didn't look like anything special, was very yummy. It wasn't spicy, but the flavor was very very good and the sauce was super creamy. We of course couldn't leave without dessert and I have to tell you... do NOT skip dessert! We got the seasonal cheese - a salted caramel Bailey's and chocolate cheesecake - to go, which we enjoyed at home with a homemade Italicus spritz and the only regrets we have about that is that we had to share it. It was absolutely sublime - sweet, creamy, salty, made to literal heavenly perfection. All other cheesecakes for me are ruined. The only snafu of the night was that we accidentally took both receipts at the end of the night, after which we got a call from the restaurant notifying us of the mistake. I called right away and they didn't even ask that we bring it back, only asking how much we had tipped - so so nice of them after we made the mistake!

Salmon entree with salmon and rice
Kate P.

Buckley's is my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee, hands down. I love the vibe of this place--very chic and welcoming, and the recent expansion makes it so easy to get a table when you stop by. Service is always spectacular. I loved my salmon entree, and we shared a piece of cheesecake after dinner that was downright heavenly. The food here is always good, no matter what you get.

Chocolate Cake
Shannon M.

Buckley's is that perfect mix of cozy charm and elevated dining. Everything was delicious, but I have to call out the halibut saltimbocca - it was the star of the night. And save room for the chocolate cake - trust me! The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing. Highly recommend!

Key Lime Pie
Abby S.

Overall Pros: - ambiance: the restaurant and patio are both beautiful and cozy - service: our server was super attentive and gave us a lot of great suggestions when we were stuck - bar: great selection as well as many NA drink options - dessert: everything was house made and the perfect way to finish off the evening For starters, we tried the sourdough (not the prettiest presentation, but still solid albeit a little overpriced) , truffle fries and roasted brussels. We next had the vodka pasta & chop chicken salad. Finished the meal with the key lime pie and seasonal cheesecake offering. Overall consensus from the group - the food was good, but the dessert was definitely the show stopper. I plan to come back and try some of the other main course options in the future to see how they compare!

a plate of breakfast food
Kushal D.

Finally made it into Buckleys for dinner. I've heard so many great things about their food, but unfortunately was disappointed. We ordered the sourdough started as recommended by our server over the focaccia. It was very meh...nothing special and definitely not worth $12. The foccacia looked much better when we saw it come out to other tables. We also ordered the spicy vodka pasta and the fried artichokes. Both were good, but nothing super special...I'd say the pasta was my favorite item, but it could've used more sauce and wasn't very spicy. Overall the service was good and the food was ok...but I'd probably go elsewhere

Bootsy Collin
Maddie L.

The inside of the restaurant is very cute and upscale. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were all very friendly. Must try the truffled artichokes, they were amazing!

Empanadas
Emily F.

Great food and fun atmosphere! I've stopped by for drinks but this was my first time getting food and it was great! Beautifully decorated interior and outside tables as well. We started with the Silky Collins and the Jupiter Jazz. Fun cocktails before splitting the empanadas. They had 2 fresh sauces that paired well together. Perfect for sharing. For entrees we get the spicy vodka sauce pasta and burger with truffle fries. Pasta was the perfect cream to tomato ratio with a good level of spice. Burger was cooked perfectly medium rare and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. We finished with salted cheesecake and carrot cake. All made in house and were my favorite part! You definitely need to leave room for dessert. The carrot cake was the best I've ever had. The cream cheese frosting was smooth and complimented the cake well. The cheesecake was also a hit. Our waitress was great and service was fast. Perfectly spaced out our courses and sold us on the espresso martini (not pictured) and desserts. Looking forward to coming again!

Carrot cake
Maggie V.

We have eaten here twice. The first time was during Covid when they did their picnic basket takeouts which were lovely. Tonight we sat at the wine bar and loved our meal. It is an adorable restaurant with great service. All of the food was amazing. And the vegan option was beyond expectations!

Fried truffled artichokes

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Service is fantastic. Atmosphere is homey and food is spectacular. Highly recommend this place. Desserts are also great

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