My wife and I went to Open Flame on Valentine's Day. It was decorated to fit the occasion. Balloons…read moreand red everywhere! We arrived for our 6:00 reservation a little late, but were seated immediately. Upon being seated, we noticed it was quite crowded and were prepared for a few bumps along the road. Our waiter came to our table relatively quickly. Gave us waters and asked if we wanted any drinks. My wife went with a Diet Pepsi and I ordered the Wisconsin old fashioned. When the drinks came we were ready to order and put in our food order. My wife always gets the New York strip, but wasn't positive how she wanted it prepared. The waiter suggested to get it a step lower because they could always recook it but you can't bring it back. So she went with medium (she later stopped the waiter to change it to medium well). She also noticed on the menu that she could get a Grecian side salad instead of the house side salad for $2.95 extra. She went with that and a side of French fries. I had never been to Open Flame but my wife was raving about their steaks. So I decided to follow suit. I got the New York strip steak cooked medium. I always get French onion soup with my steak, and I also decided on French fries. A few minutes later we get our salad and soup. Except that she was brought the dinner sized salad instead of the side salad. After mulling this over when the waiter came back to ask how the first few bites were we told him about the mix up. He said that he told us it would be an up-charge and we knew that going in. We told him about the fine print on the menu where it said it'd be a side salad. He went and found a manager and they went to the serving kiosk. The came back to the table and said that it would be adjusted on our bill. The salad was gigantic and had lots of feta, onions, bell peppers, and pepperoncinis. The French onion soup was very delicious as well. After looking around I noticed that all the tables around us had bread baskets and we didn't have one. When the waiter came to clear our plates and give us a box for the salad I asked for one and he said he'd get it. Shortly after that we got our steaks. One of them had a white stick in it to tell which steak was cooked which temp. I cut into the steak without the stick and told my wife we had to switch, and we were very glad we did. Her steak was cooked a wonderful medium well and the medium steak was cooked very well and the center was still warm. The fries were quite delightful and the vegetables were cooked very well too. The vegetables just needed a touch of salt and pepper. The bread came at the same time as our dinners and it was welcomed because it was warm and pillowy inside but the crust had a nice firmness to it. It was great to sop up the steak juice on the plate. The experience was pretty good all things considered, it was a busy night with a lot going on. We both took some food home to enjoy later one. When the bill came we were anxious to see how much off they took from the dinner salad. They made it right and gave it to us for the price of the side salad upgrade. It was a 30 minute drive for us and we talked on our walk back to the car that we would indeed be back, but not at such a premium time or date.

FOOD WAS SUPERIOR & DELICIOUS!!!…read more HOWEVER.. I'm Not Sure If They're Used To Having Blk People There. My Waiter Basically Acted As If I Didnt Exist. IGot My Bread Basket AFTER I Asked About It Because I Noticed She Immediately Got Bread For 2 Tables After Me. She Told Me "The Bread is For Those Who Order Entrees" Although I Was Dining On My Own, I Still Expected To Be Treated Just The Same As The Other Parties (Whyt ppl). I Also Asked About The Happy Hours Drinks, Seeing That There Were Drink Menus On The Table. She Told Me I Had To Go To The Bar Which Defeats The Point Of Having Drink Menus On The Table. Reasons Why They've Gotten 3 Stars Are Because The MANAGER! Super Sweet, Was Fun & She Also Gave Me A Drink On The House. I Ordered The Fish Trio Special (It Was A Friday), A Parmesan Crusted Shrimp Appetizer As Well. The Food Was Delicious. They Just Have To Get Their Staff In Order. I Was Getting Off A 12 Hr Shift Honey. I Was Tired of Hospital & Fast Food.. A Co Worker Recommended This Place. I Wouldn't Go Back Again Because I'm blk & Want To Be Treated Just Like Everyone Else. Food Was DELICIOUS Though! I Didn't Complain..

Delicious brunch food. The food is prepared quickly every time. We have had multiple servers that…read morewere very friendly each time. For as busy as it can get, everyone working there is helpful and nobody seems panicked.

Service and food was phenomenal as always! Best brunch in the city, drinks are always great and the…read moreloukmades are a wonderful addition to every meal

I loved my dinner here at Wild Roots - great food, service, and ambiance. I made a reservation for…read moreour group of 5 a week or so in advance and we were seated right away. We shared the bulgogi meatballs, "chicken fried" tofu bites, and a Nasty Bits special they had that night - pate on toast with apricot jam. I loved all of them! We all loved the duck fat burger with fries, too. I was so full but our server packed up our leftovers and I had a great lunch the next day. I also couldn't resist getting a hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows! I really wish I could have tried dessert but I was so full. Gotta go back!

I love the oyster specials on Tuesday…read more I love everything on the menu. I've eaten it all, but I always find interest in the specialist. Chef T is amazing. He's the owner you can tell.

The place is adorable. An old two level farmhouse with a boutique. Bar upstairs for lunchtime. Menu…read moreis pretty expansive. Service was a bit slow. Food was pretty good. Fries were crispy and crunchy. Onion ring batter was light and airy though a bit greasy. Pot pie was very heavy. Lots of cream in the filling and lard in the crust. Comes without a top crust or pie pan below. An abundance of filling, mostly potatoes and carrots. Minimal chicken. Could've had some flavor. But overall it was pretty good. Patty melt was also good. But menu offers it with American cheese rather than the typical Swiss, though they made the substitution on request. Steak sandwich was cooked properly. When delivered, they thought it was a burger. Be aware, if ordering ice water, you'll be charged $2 for a bottle of water without warning. Sodas are by the can and $3 each. They won't split a check. Split plates get charged $3.50. Desserts are expensive and there are no prices posted in the cases. Will definitely try again though.

I've been wanting to try hummingbird cake for probably 10 years, but it's a Southern thing, and I'm…read morenever in the south. I just moved to the area last week, and I was really excited to find a place that makes it. I went yesterday. It was good, and the cream cheese frosting was outstanding. Unfortunately, the staff is very rude, both online and in person. I also think their prices are very high. I was planning to get some lunch to go along with my cake, but their prices for even a salad were too much. Even the piece of cake was $9. After my personal experience, and reading some of the reviews here about how the staff are treated, I will not be back.

Amazing service from Lincoln. Such delicious dishes: veggie…read morescrambled eggs with greens and fresh fruit, Biscoff pancakes with crispy bacon, chocolate & fresh berry crepes, and Americano breakfast (scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and cowboy potatoes). The Paloma and mimosa flight were fabulous! We will definitely return!

Very glad we tried this breakfast place again. About a year ago my husband and I went and did not…read morehave a very good dining experience. Between the service and the food we weren't planning on coming back. However, this morning, we changed our minds. We had a completely different experience! We got seated right away and service was quick and food and drinks were excellent and accurate. The restaurant is decorated nicely as well. Very welcoming. I ordered crepes and they were very tasty. We both had flavored lattes. Also, good! Glad we tried again.

Matty's is a place I've driven by numerous times but never gone in. We stopped here with friends,…read moreand I'm so glad they wanted to meet up here. It was a Friday, and they were very busy. We headed to the back, where the various bars for drinks were open. The lines weren't too long, but people were everywhere, talking it up and having a great time. It was estimated to be around an hour for a table, but we got seated in under 30 minutes. You can grab about any drink you can think of, and if you're a whiskey or bourbon fan, there are plenty of options to choose from. We got seated inside, and behind us were so many options for spirits to purchase--it was fun just to look over everything they had. On top of that, there was a guy going around giving samples of spirits, so you can always get lucky that way and grab a sample of a possible future purchase We got salads, burgers, cheese curds, and other items. The food was excellent, and I was starving. If you left the place hungry, that's your fault--portion sizes were large, and the food was filling. The place was certainly noisy, and that's to be expected. This wasn't a problem, but keep it in mind. That Friday energy had people laughing, telling their stories from the week, and enjoying the food. Our server was extremely attentive and kept track of everything amidst so much going on there. I was really impressed with both the food and service. Can't wait to make it back there!

Great brunch experience! I made a reservation the night before for 11am on a Sunday. I liked that I…read morewas able to pick which area I wanted to sit in (bar, 4 seasons room, patio) I'm glad I made a reservation because it was busy, but we got sat right away! I ordered the ultimate Mary and thought it was good, but I prefer my bloodies with a little more seasoning. The candied bacon topping was delicious though! For my meal I ordered the breakfast tacos with chorizo and really liked them. They were pretty greasy, but that is to be expected with that meat choice. They also had sausage and bacon as meat options on the tacos. I was not impressed with the potatoes and had to add salt. There was an option to add cheese and onion on the potatoes and maybe I would have liked them better if I had done it that way. The server was very nice and checked in on us the perfect amount of times. I will definitely be back when it's warmer and I can sit on the patio or watch a football game in the backyard.

Been here a bunch a times before. Even when it was the AudMar. It's located on the waterfront of…read moreBass Bay, which is part of Big Muskego Lake. During nice weather you can grab a seat outside and look over the water. They even provide pontoon rides during the warmer months (great way to enjoy a drink while you wait for your table). In the last several years they have gone through some significant renovations, especially with the outside seating areas. There is the restaurant on the first floor, and an event space on the second floor. Made 6:30 reservations for Wednesday for 4, and got right in. Had a table by the large windows that look for the patio and lake. Very pretty spot. Got greeted immediately by our server, who did a great job the entire evening. (thanks Laura). Got us water, took our drink order, along with an order for Onion Rings. The onion rings didn't take long, and they were excellent. Crispy with an interesting texture, hot, and served with a side of ranch (could have used more of that). The drinks were good, with the exception of one glass of a beer flight which was super flat, and was happily replaced by the server. For entrees we got: BLT, Blacked Fish Tacos (with extra bacon), Pesto Encrusted Salmon, and Salmon Power Salad. A note about the Pesto "Encrusted" Salmon. It's not really "encrusted", more like a scoop of pesto placed on top of the Salmon, and they finished under a broiler? Good but not what was expected. Didn't take that long for the food to arrive. It was all very good. The tacos were fresh, great flavor and hot. The fries that came with it, were NOT as not as I would like. Both grilled salmon entrees were also very good. The Power Bowl was excellent, with lots of fresh greens and other yummy add ins (goat cheese, blueberries, etc) A very good evening, with the exception of a couple of small hiccups.

Updated: what happened tonight? Service was so negative and snarked Joel M made it awkward and…read moreuncomfortable for ordering food and drinks. Used to love this place but not coming back for quite awhile. Plenty of other lake restaurants around with better staff! Poor man's lobster x 3 people at our table if 7 was way overcooked and dry!

We've been coming here for some time and enjoy the food, beer, service and atmosphere. It's our go…read moreto Friday night spot as a family, since we live/work in the area. They do get busy, so consider a reservation. It's American pub food for the most part. Cheese curds are delicious. I love the pizzas and salads. They had a previous pizza guy and his pizzas were the best, sorry he's not there anymore, but they're still good. My husband likes their burgers and specials. My adult children like the sandwiches. Fish fry is excellent except for the coleslaw, it's spicy and I prefer either creamy or vinegar. We have tried many of the beers and enjoy them all. I typically get the crusher. Bartenders are always attentive when we sit at the bar. Servers are great, they are all so nice and remember regulars. Hostess is warm and welcoming, we even saw her at the grocery store and she said hi. They seem to have very little turnover of staff. Whenever we had any issues, we let the staff know and they corrected it promptly. They have a rewards club so we save on meals and a mug club to save on beer. The patio is a great spot in summer, there's a fire pit and you can bring dogs. They have trivia and other events regularly. We have tried their other Explorium locations and Wayfinder on the east side before a show - we had excellent service there too. The owners seem dedicated to the community and their staff. We'll keep coming back.

We stopped in for dinner before heading to an event at the botanic garden down the road. The…read moreExplorium is in the Southridge Mall although it has it own entrance. We were there on a Saturday night and while we weren't the only people there it was far from busy. The service was friendly and attentive. The dining room is casual with a view of the beer tanks. Basically what you would expect at a craft brewery. The menu had the basics - appetizers, soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches. They also make pizza and calzones and some other main course dishes like fish and chips. We ordered the cheese curds as an appetizer. My husband ordered a sandwich and I ordered the boneless wings. For drinks my husband ordered a ginger beer and I ordered Diet Coke. The check before tip was $62. Normally I'd be okay with that but I thought it was a lot given the quality of the food. The cheese curds and boneless chicken wings seemed like items from a restaurant supply place that they fried up. Unfortunately next time we are in the area we'll go somewhere else. A fast food restaurant would have given us the same quality food for a fraction of the price.

We came here a little bit before nine on the weekend and thankfully there was no wait. The place…read morehas a bright, farmhouse aesthetic that is popular with a lot of brunch places these days. We ordered the bacado omelet and barbacoa chilaquiles. The omelet was nice and fluffy, but the portion was much smaller than omelets I've had at other brunch places in the area for the same price. It did come with a side salad, although I wished I had the option to choose my own side. The chilaquiles were also flavorful, but it was a little too mushy and there was not a lot of meat. The beans were also very cold, and I prefer my beans warm. Our server was pretty good. She took our order quickly and did check on us once. However, we did have to try and flag her down for a drink refill. We did get lucky with our sever. There was a table near us that had a different server. They had to ask our server about some requests because according to them, their server "ditched them." I would come back here again. Perhaps I would get takeout next time. Overall not a bad place to grab brunch before going shopping at Southridge Mall.

Really convenient that you are able to check the wait time on line and join the list. When we went…read morewe did not need to use this feature. We started with the lemon blueberry cornbread and it was okay lacking flavor and blueberries. I got the Bacado Omelet with potatoes. The omelet was good, I enjoyed the avocado and side pico with it. We both had coffee as well. They left a small pot at the table which was great to keep refilling your cup and keep the coffee hot.

The coffee is good! They have a good selection and their pastry options are also delicious!…read more The cafe is spacious and has wonderful natural light. The coffee is good! They have a good selection and their pastry options are also delicious! The cafe is spacious and has wonderful natural light.

Caramel Tres Leches Cake: Ethiopia is where wild coffee plants originated on our planet, but Yemen…read moreis where coffee was first harvested, roasted, and brewed back in the 15th century. Coffee is now ubiquitous with daily life in America, which brings me to Qamaria Coffee. Hatem and Munif are two Yemeni entrepreneurs with a passion for Yemeni Coffee and the joint goal of wanting to share it with the world. They founded Qamaria Coffee in 2019 to accomplish this task and in January 2024, they opened a location near Milwaukee in Greenfield, WI. Qamaria offers a variety of dessert options, including a Chocolate Tres Leches, Pistachio Tres Leches, and Caramel Tres Leches cakes. I went with the caramel version, which is described by the cafe as "A decadent caramel treat inspired by tres leches cake, creamy, sweet, and irresistibly smooth". If you've never had Tres Leches Cake, it's a light sponge cake soaked in three types of milk (evaporated, condensed, and whole) that's popular in Latin America. The cake originated in Nicaragua during the 19th century, so on first glance it's not exactly a Yemeni dessert. Doing some research, Middle Eastern variations exist that feature cardamom or rose water and some Qamaria locations do have a Rose Tres Leches. It's fine that the Greenfield location did not have that variety as I honestly would have got the caramel version anyway. My slice was perfectly moist as there was plenty of milk soaked in, but not so much that it made a mess or compromised the structure of the cake. The bottom layer was soft and Tiramisu-like in texture, while the cream on top was rich and thick. Personally, I found the caramel flavor to be mild, but delicious. As it is served chilled, it paired nicely with a hot cup of coffee (which they have a plethora of options to choose from). Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews