A quaint old town feel of Germany. Ample dining room, food was good. Extensive drinks menu and when…read morehere, you gotta have a beer. Wait staff dressed in Germany flair clothing. Interesting! Dining room was nicely decorated and the domed shaped dining room ceilings gave it a nice open feel. Stained glass in the dining room also was a nice touch. We ordered only two dishes, as there were only two of us, the dishes were very large portions as the Jumbo Pretzel was indeed JUMBO sized! Did not get the apple strudel dessert as that will be on the table for our next visit. Hope you Enjoy!

Let's start with the positives. The food (most of it) was quite good. My wife had the sauerbraten…read moreand I had the rheine sampler (goulash and Wiener schnitzel, with veal). The veal piece was quite small but all of it was tasty. The ruben roll appetizer was okay but there was only a tiny amount of corned beef in them. The decor was great - felt largely unchanged for the past 100 years. Now, the rest: host stand employees displayed the warmth of an iceberg. The service from our server (Allie (sp?)) was inattentive and very slow. Worst of all were the prices. This isn't New York City or even Chicago. Every entree was at least $36, with many of them well into the 40's. If you want a much better, much more affordable German restaurant experience, head down the road to Kenosha and visit House of Gerhard's.

Ok - I'll admit it. I used to go to Von Triers when I was in college (circa late 1980's early…read more1990's) and throw down a few Weiss beers. We had seen the reports that the place was sold and renovated. On Saturday night I said "Hey, let's go to Von Triers" and I was glad we did. The Weiss beer was still as we remembered, and the food was really solid. My wife got the schnitzel sandwich and I got the jaegerschnitzel. The inside of the place looked the same as I blurrily remembered. The night we went, it was a really laid back atmosphere and the food was really good. We'll be back.

Free popcorn! Ask the server for the popcorn to serve you in a big bowl. It's a nice welcome snack…read more/ appetizer. This place has a lot of character and charm. They have indoor and outdoor seating for the season. Great for mini hangouts with friends. I tried their soup of the day , broccoli cheese, and salad that was pretty good. They got my dressing wrong, supposed to be ranch but it was bleu cheese. It seems the place was busy and only had one server so it took sometime to receive the entrees, so plan ahead if you're expecting to eat hungry.

Brat House is a MKE staple in my opinion. Creative menu with tons of different sausage options, fun…read moredrinks, and quick service. The lunchbox shot is must when visiting. One fun thing this place offers is coach busses (buy a ticket) to the Packer games up in GB, which comes with all you can drink on the bus and access to a pregame party. The staff is always kind and the bus drivers are too. Classic Milwaukee "dive" bar!

If someone asked me to give them one place to go that sums up Milwaukee, this is it…read more Cheap craft beer on draft, an abundance of brats, friendly service, and an atmosphere that will show you how much Milwaukee is a large city with a small-town feel. They carry Usinger's sausages from Milwaukee, and they'll have a beer for every palate. They also close late, which is perfect for those of you who do not find out that you cannot purchase alcohol after 9 pm from liquors or grocery stores.

This is do not miss place - somehow I have missed this on every trip to Milwaukee...including at…read moreleast a dozen on the same street! How does this happen? Thanks as always to Yelp for finding OGBH - because this place is AWESOME! We wanted to sit at the bar, but the bar was busy, so we grabbed a table in the other room and the bartender came to us about 4 minutes later and said there were 2 spots at the bar! So, we moved to the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the next 3 hours - we might still be there, if it wasn't for the Brewers game we had tickets to! We enjoyed several different beers on tap, talked with the bartenders - specifically Mitch and Sarah and of course the other people at the bar. We enjoyed the OGBH Brat - for sure the best brat I have ever had. The bun is perfectly warm and toasty, the brat is delicious and full of flavor and of course, it's snappy! We even tried the bavarian pretzel with the yummy cheese! I love this place - I don't have to search for anywhere else to go now that I have found this gem!

I love OGBH! Whether it's a sporting event night in downtown or just a random night, it's a great…read moreplace to stop in for a (root) beer or two. I'm not a beer drinker myself, so I always go for a liter of the root beer. I'm not even a huge root beer fan, but it feels fitting when I visit here. I love their chicken schnitzel tenders. The ranch here is so well-flavored and compliments the thin breading on the tenders.

If you're looking for an awesome Friday fish fry spot- look no further! The food was excellent, the…read morestaff were friendly and the atmosphere can't be beat! Plenty of seating both inside and in the Lent tent (an amazing idea). Highly recommend stopping by for a meal or a beer! Keep up the awesome work Kegel's!

Food and wait service was awesome Parking can be very…read moredifficult during peak traffic hours and during peak meal times since street parking is only available Beer Garden plus tents during cold weather takes up the whole parking lot permanently supposedly Dining room can get cramped especially with the senior crowd who may have mobility issues Based on the parking situation in my opinion is a major turn off would deter me from patronizing this establishment

A little place worth finding in Pewaukee. First time diners, we tried a bit of many dishes, and…read morecan absolutely say this is traditional German food. The owner, Mat is doing his Oma and mom (Bo) proud, and I bet this place is especially in the summer when the food is not the same old options up and down the Pewaukee shoreline. With outdoor service and seating in warmer weather, and now a cute little indoor dining room, I am glad I took the time to stop for dinner. We tried the chicken and pork schnitzel, both bunless; the Curry Wurst; Pretzel bites; Spätzle; Oma's Potato Salad; and Sprecher's Root Beer, of course. However, beer is also on the menu, along with other options. The menu is not huge, but if you like or want to try true German dishes, stop in. The pricing is fair, and the owner is very nice. They use the all-natural Wisconsin Gold Tallow for cooking, and I just learned about it and how it makes dishes so tasty. And it is even great for facials!

Great food and fun vibe. Our server was very helpful and attentive. Try the eggplant schnitzel and…read moreparty pretzel with cheese and bacon

Came here for the first time to try out the fish fry…read more We were seated right away. Great ambiance. They have a band playing and families with kids dancing. It was nice. For dinner i ordered the baked cod with the potato pancake. Wow i was surprised. The cod was cooked perfectly just how i like it. Baked but crispy!! Now for the potato pancake. This is a legit potato pancake. Not just fried potato. The texture was definitely like a pancake. I enjoyed my dinner so much. The old fashioned was really good too. The pork schnitzel is absolutely delicious. Will be returning 100%!

While traveling from out of town, we had planned a family Christmas meal and had made reservations…read moreat Bavarian Brewhouse and were surprised to find it closed. We reserved online, received a confirmation, and showed up to a closed restaurant. We understand and appreciate them giving staff the holiday off, but it was a bit frustrating that the reservation system still allowed bookings and there was no notice online or by phone. Hopefully they can improve holiday updates in the future.

Excellent Lake Perch for Friday Fish Fry!…read more Combine excellent fare w good bartop energy and great service (Daniel) it adds up to 5-Stars. This place is not a secret as packed busy on a Friday early afternoon. The regulars were welcoming and fun. I had to have my Lake Perch fix and Swingin' Door delivered. The perch was fresh and lightly breaded. I tend to overdo it when in Wisco and had a clam chowder as a starter. The GF had the Rueben which also served as breckie snack the next day. My future semi-regular stop when in MKE.

I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

I'm catching up on my review writing and found that I am long overdue with this one! Considering…read moreit's one of my summertime faves, I can't believe that I forgot to write about it. Ever since I moved to MKE three years ago, this has been my go to summertime "hang out with my man and dog" place. Dog friendly, family friendly, beer & cider, pretzels, and awesome atmosphere - what's not to like? I love the ease and efficiency of ordering food and drink. Also, how fun is it to get your drink in huge glass? When the band is there, they level up the happy vibe. As long as we're in this neck of the woods, we will definitely continue to enjoy some frosty bevvies and festive vibe at this biergarten!

Alright parents, need a place to throw your kid a fun outdoor birthday party? Look no further. This…read morepark/beer garden was perfect for a big get together. We brought some food/decorations to set up right near the playground, which was great for the kiddos. And equally as great for the adults since the beer house is just a stone's throw away. They have plenty of brews on tap and provide awesome stein glasses to sip from. It's also along the river so we were sure to explore the paths. Tons of green space, picnic tables, and parking, making it an easy place to gather in a big group.

l ordered products to be shipped for a Christmas gift. Took the time to visit the store instead of…read moretaking the chance online. Half of the order was not shipped apparently due to a shortage. We were not notified . it was embarrassing when we found out the recipient did not receive what they should have. We called customer service and had to leave a message. Did not receive a call back. We had to call again and customer service refused to make it right by shipping the product which we would have paid for. They said it was now in stock. I asked for free shipping as it was their mistake . They don't care. We will never buy their products again.

With its location in the Milwaukee airport, Usingers has an advantage being inside the security…read morearea and their customers have limited choices where to drink & dine. I had 4 hours before my flight and planned to have lunch and a beer or 2 before flying back to Seattle. I ordered the Italian sausage covered with peppers and sauteed onions on a Brot bun. (sauerkraut is also offered) Your choice of a side of chips, fries or Coleslaw and I opted for the healthier option, crispy and fresh but, not a good choice as it lacked any flavor, fortunately the petite Italian sausage was flavorful with its firm and tasty brot bun bed. It had a similar texture to a bagel and yes I would order it again! The 20 ounce Leinenkugel Seasonal Porter ($9.75) was cold, dark and wet while disappearing quickly. Yes, $21 plus tip is on the expensive side even at an airport for this small portion however on the positive side, my empty spot was gone until dinner!