Date of visit: March 15, 2026 While it's taken me a bit to get around to posting this review, it's mostly because the experience was so lackluster compared to previous visits that I haven't been able to shake it. This was a monthly brunch gathering with some good friends and having enjoyed the brunch in the past, I thought this would be a good place to circle back to after not visiting for a while, but boy has it gone downhill! Our waiter was super cute and very attentive but could not make up for the poor quality of the food that we had on this trip. My eggs benedict tasted pretty much like mustard over poached eggs and the ham was tough and flavorless. Not sure what happened but apparently everyone else got the memo as we were the only ones in the dining room the entire time we were there! read more

I had already been to Jack Pandal's twice, and was sure I'd never go back. However, I went for a Friday fish fry as a guest, and was pleasantly surprised. Elise, our waitress, was upbeat, funny and gave us great suggestions. We ordered the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, and they were served nice and hot, which automatically made the food better than my last visit. For dinner, I ordered the Broiled Whitefish with Honey Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts. While the fish itself didn't have much flavor, it too was served nice and hot, and the tartar sauce made a difference. The Sprouts were tender, and the glaze very good. We had a 7:00 dinner reservation on a Friday during Lent, and the place was packed. Reservations are highly recommended! Seating here is very tight, so be prepared for a tight fit. read more

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Came here for the first time in search of a new fish fry spot. We were seated right away. Definitely has a supper club vibe. Our waitress gave us some crisp bread for the table and a sesame roll which was my favorite and rye bread. The old fashioned was delicious. You get the option of soup or salad. I opted for the clam chowder and my goodness it was delicious. One of the best i have ever had i ate the whole thing with the sesame roll. I ordered broiled cod with potato pancakes however i think i was given walleye instead. I still ate it. It was absolutely delicious. The potato pancakes were perfection with applesauce. Definitely will be back and hopefully i can have the broiled cod next time. The regular fried fish is also delicious. Definitely a lot of locals here. This is easily my new favorite spot for fish fry. Fantastic service. Will be returning. read more

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay - Fish fry - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Came here for a drink on a random Thursday night. Cute, old German spot. We sat at the bar, and enjoyed a cocktail. They even gave us some bread and a cheese spread-which was very good and unexpected. Our bartender was a little quirky and fun. Though I didn't order food, the meals around me looked amazing! I would be interested to come back for a fish fry! read more

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay - Old fashioned - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We were there for a Sunday brunch. Great value of $27 that includes pastries, beverages, mimosas/champagne, breakfast or lunch entree. Ambiance was good and service was great! read more

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My mom and my son and I all went here for lunch today just after 1 PM. OMG this place was so good! We started with the soup and it was 10 out of 10. I had the Wiener schnitzel. My mom had the jager schnitzel and my son had the lamb shank and everything was either a nine out of 10 or 10 out of 10. Service was phenomenal. read more

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What a great German spot in Whitefish Bay! The service, food, and ambience were all amazing - we will definitely be back! The 6 ounce filet mignon was made to perfection! read more

We went for the Friday fish fry it was delicious and a good portion of food the service was excellent well done

The food remains amazing German pancake is the best. HOWEVER there is no excuse for grimy doors inside and out. The garage area needs cleaning. If i didn't know better I would think this place has gone to pot. It would put me off from coming. The impression is terrible. Please oh please clean it up. I want you to be there forever and not die. read more

I would like to first say that the service I had was wonderful. The waitress was quick, efficient, and very friendly. Another good thing was that the ambiance on the patio was very nice. That is all of the good things I could possibly say here. My sister ordered the onion rings and they were cold. They came out quickly? Not sure how they could be deep fried and cold. No flavor other than fry oil but very disappointing.. The prices, are grossly over what is fair for the quality and portion of what is delivered. Two hockey pucks of deep fried cat food "whitefish" for $29?!? Criminal. Is the person cooking the food a microwave? That would be more understandable. Thank god for the tartar sauce that came with the fish cakes or this would have been wholly inedible. $16 for a side of what was the most bland spatzel of my life also felt criminally expensive but was a step down from the let down of the crab cakes. I think the menu could use a revamp? Someone check on the team in the kitchen, I think someone might be asleep at the fryer.. For now, I wouldn't return until some serious improvements could be made to food quality. read more

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I grew up in Whitefish Bay. Good memories. Now it is a very strange place. We had a nice server. The food was not good. Salty fish fry. Awful potato pancakes. The womens' bathroom was so small I could barely sit down because I have a bad knee. I weigh 125, so that wasn't the issue. Very odd vibe there now. read more

I felt transported to a village inn somewhere in Britain. The interior looked vintage but it wasn't moldy or old. Clean curtains, white table cloths, fresh carnation in a vase, wonderfully placed silverware and beautiful plate wear. Even looking out to the patio gardens was a flowered feast for the eyes. I had the roladen which was so soft, I never needed a knife. A fork will more than suffice. Wonderful flavors. This is NOT a diner and NOT a place for a quick bite to eat. It's a place to relax, to talk and to enjoy your meal. Soft orchestral sounds in the background. Server was a sweetheart. Big parking lot. Small ladies restroom. There is a separate bar/seating area. Lots of parking. read more

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Been coming here since 1965. The best waitresses, Wiener schnitzel , duck, perch fry on Friday and our go to in Whitefish Bay !

The food here was so comforting and really tasted homemade. Huge portions. Lots of options! Would recommend! read more

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This was sad. The facility is as neglected as an abandoned child, the food is badly reheated, served in stingy proportions with a recycled unrecognizable side (no, those are not spaetzle), the china is chipped, the carpet stinks, the waitstaff is pleasant but detached and uninformed and the entire experience is wildly overpriced. Please, retire. Soon. read more

Food, service,ambiance, off the charts. Luv this place!!! If you've never been there, you gotta go Executive to this gem of a restaurant read more

I was expecting an "ok" dinner here based on the hit or miss reviews but we had a definite hit of a meal. The interior is "old timey up north chalet" with lots of wood, beer steins and old photos. It reminds me a lot of a place I worked in high school - family run, old school. Dinners start with a dish of garlic bread chips which are delicious. You'll choose from soup or salad - I had salad which was your pretty standard side salad. Fine but nothing special. For a main, I had wiener schnitzel ($32) which netted me 3 good sized, perfectly crispy cutlets topped with a fried egg. Homemade spaetzle was perfectly cooked. They make a homemade kraut which is pretty sweet and not for me, but that's subjective. The mister had the prime rib special (King cut $40) and it's probably one of the best prime ribs either of us had had. Perfectly cooked, super tender and with a terrific crust. Honestly, not fatty either! We ended with their homemade chocolate mousse pie which was spectacular. Light, not too sweet - just perfect. The dining room was full with a large party (26 ppl) but we still had good service. Honestly, I was really impressed. I'll definitely be back when I'm feeling like some prime rib. read more

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay - Wiener Schnitzel - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We enjoy the Sunday brunches. The service is excellent, the food is tasty and consistent. The ambiance is charming and harkens back to another time. We find it delightful. read more

Came here to have a couple of drinks and a fish fry. The drinks were very good and they handed out some kind of bread appetizer, and it was really good. The fish fry was one of the best (breaded cod) tarter was great and the service was unbelievable!! A must Friday stop!! Thanks Peter bartender great night!! read more

Went for a Friday night night fish fry. Had an early reservation with OpenTable and was immediately seated. My wife had the broiled cod with salad and French fries and I had the deep fried cod with New England clam chowder. We both enjoyed an apple strudel with ice cream. We were done within 45 minutes. Very good food and great service. read more

Three of us ate a fabulous fish fry. I had the potato crusted cod and potato pancakes. I'd highly recommend this fish. My husband had the perch and was also pleased. read more

Always a great dining experience! The hostess is so kind and the wait staff top shelf. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. We love the supper club feel. Desserts are exceptional! The ambiance is friendly . We can't wait to go again. read more

Had dinner recently and was very disappointed! Service was terrible, We waited over 2 hours for our food even though we had a reservation! Our waitress said kitchen lost our dinner order?? When we finally got our dinners, they were lukewarm! Thought manager would at least offer us dessert or cover our drinks But nothing!! Won't go back again!! read more

Jack Pandl's has been around for many years and decided to try it on one my visits to Milwaukee. Got the schnitzels and cup of chili. It had 3 big pieces of schnitzels fried nicely. Would recommend for anyone to get it. The chili was amazing. I couldn't believe how good it was. Wish I could have taken some home with me. Service was really good and always present. The only con is the access to get into the restaurant. If you're in a wheelchair or have difficulty walking up steps it's tough. The building is old and was grandfathered in and not needing a ramp, but I would hope the owner would rethink this policy and add a ramp. read more

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay - Chili with onion and cheese - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I was hesitant to leave a review because I never like to leave a bad one. My girlfriend and I ate here around a year ago, we were there on a weeknight and there was a short wait for a table inside, or we could sit outside. It was chilly that night, so we were one of two tables sat outside. The other table left shortly after we arrived, and when our eyes wandered over to their table after they left we saw a large rat scurrying off the table. We made our server aware of what we saw, and they laughed it off, saying they'd seen a few rats out on the patio before. They asked if we wanted to move inside, but, since our food had just arrived, we figured it was easier to just eat outside. Our server left and we began attempting to eat, before we'd take too many bites we saw two other rats emerge from somewhere and scurry across the patio. At this point neither of us could eat, so after waiting around 10 minutes for our server to return we asked for boxes and the check so we could get out of there. When they returned they asked if we'd seen the rat again, and when we said yes they shared that another table that week had the rat hide on the railing right next to their table and eat some of the salad crackers they had set down while they were eating next to them. I've never been so disgusted by a dining experience in my life, we couldn't even recall what our food tasted like on our car ride home. I'm always willing to give places a second chance, but until then this remains on my do-not-go list. read more

This is still a favorite and traditional. While I mostly have the Wiener schnitzel, last Saturday I decided to try the prime rib special. It was delicious combined with Pandl Brau and the delicious chocolate mousse pie. Always a great time at this unique restaurant. read more

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I first visited this place years ago I was sold on the hot bacon dressing The Maine corse was absolutely delicious They had a great selection of wines as well. I went here by myself for a quick bite for lunch I had the soup it was delicious I had the special for their lunch menu. It's still the same great food and fast service. read more

We were there for a larger party and sat in a private room- which was very tight so waitstaff couldn't easily walk around. Our waiter was very loud and didn't read the crowd well. Interrupted toasts to ask if someone wanted something to drink vs waiting a minute or so. Rushed people into ordering without explaining the menu or helping customers by providing tips. Often the table was without water and had to ask a number of times to get it. Very average service overall. Food was ok. read more

The fact that I paid almost $30 for shrimp scampi and what was delivered was a couple shrimp and few noodles it my have been the Absloute worse portions I've ever seen and it was so buttery there was an inch of liquid sitting with it. It just can't be true that this is what yall can get away with. Despicable... read more

When we arrived, there were three tables that were taken, took our waitress a little while to get to us and we ordered a drink. It came about 10 minutes later we ordered our food and the restaurant became full in a short amount of time people that came way after us had their food pay their bill and was leaving. I was getting quite upset after an hour and 15 minutes and I asked another waitress what was going on and she says I'll check she came back and said the kitchen told her that our order was put in five minutes ago. We've been there an hour and 15 minutes so what in the hell was going on ask our waitress what was going on and she didn't even answer. We got up and left. read more

I love this hidden gem! In my opinion they have one of the best fish fries and the best schnitzel in the area. I always start off with an old-fashioned. Depending on the night, I go fish or schnitzel. The menu is full of traditional dishes and although I'm sure they're all amazing, I have to get for one of my favorites. The salads and soup are also a must. This is definitely the kind of place where you want to go all out! The venue itself isn't huge so plan to make a reservation because I don't think I've ever been able to get served right away as a walk-in. They do have a bar area but again, it's quite small. Drinks from the bar great, not a huge beer selection but they do have a great wine selection. read more

Love this place. Ahh supper clubs. Historic old Milwaukee tradition. Resort photos from this location harken to another day. Fish, rolls, potato pancakes. Mmm all the food groups represented. read more

This is the absolute gold standard of restaurants. Everything is from scratch. Super fresh. Friendly staff. Best fish fry anywhere. Sophisticated old school atmosphere. Prices akin to fine dining, as they should be. If you don't love this place, you should give up dining out!!! Thanks Pandl's!! read more

The place is clean, service top notch, food satisfying and delicious !! Recommend to everyone I know and advise them to visit for themselves as I am certain they will agree!! Pat Coleman read more

Brunch with my bestie. They have a a nice brunch/menu that includes a glass of sparkling wine or a mimosa, a small plate of pastries ( that they will refill), you choice of soup, salad or fruit cup, also coffee juice, or milk, and your choice of 10 entrees. We both went the mimosa route, and went through two plates of pastries, also had coffee. She ordered the seafood omelette and I had the gigs Benedict. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly. The Hollandaise was fantastic! Service was good. Prompt and friendly. It was a great meal for what we thought was a very reasonable price. Would definitely come back. read more

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Friday Fish fry- I always opt for the baked fish with potato pancakes. I really enjoy Pandl's tartar sauce and coleslaw, but my favorite thing to order is their German pancake for dessert with lemon & butter! read more

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A trip into the past, an old fashioned supper club with a touch of fine dining. Great menu, my wife and I decided to try (and share) the Whitefish and the Wienerschnitzel. Have to admit the service was a little slow, but it is the type of place that you want to sit and enjoy your meal and not rush through it. Plus, the garlic toast was a great appetizer and so good. Hard not to fill up on them! Our meals were good and found that the sauces really complimented the entrees very well. The tarter sauce with the Whitefish and the gravy for the Wienerschnitzel really made the meals taste even better! We did not have room for desert, but they looked so good. Next time? read more

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I prefer to wait a couple of visits before reviewing Jack Pandl's, but I'm just not sure when I'll make it back, considering it took me this long and a gift certificate from my realtor, Mike Landre at First Weber, to make my first visit. The dining room had a few tables occupied. Every diner was aged 60 or older, except me of course. So likely many long-time regulars. I visited on a Monday night. When I walked in the entrance from the parking lot, the room I entered smelled "old," really old. The good news is I did not smell that aroma when I entered the dining room and bar area. I was greeted by an old friend, Mark, that has served me at various restaurants over the past 10 years. It was great to see him, and luckily he was my server, and he provided me with the same 5 star service he always has. This guy is a true professional and has an amazing attitude. To the food...the menu is German cuisine. I thought of ordering the prime rib special that night, but opted for something German, so I ordered the wiener schnitzel (about $26). The entrees come with choice of soup or salad and choice of potato, but the wiener schnitzel comes with spaetzle, which was what I would have ordered as a side anyway, as well as red cabbage. The soup I ordered was sausage and bell peppers, and it was absolutely delicious. I truly enjoyed every spoonful! I dipped the fresh, warm and crispy rye dinner roll into it, as well. The schnitzel was served as 3 cutlets with a side of gravy and topped with a near perfect sunny side up fried egg, and I found the schnitzel to be breaded and cooked very well, and the gravy was very savory, I even ate the red cabbage ON PURPOSE. The dish was pretty solid overall. It wasn't the best schnitzel I've had, but it was good. For dessert, I ordered the home made Apple Strudel, which is served a la mode. The ice cream was good, but the strudel was very soft, almost soggy instead of the crispy texture described in the menu, and the flavor profile was flat, not even slightly sweet. So the dessert was the only disappointment of my meal. If I could give 3 1/2 stars, I would. Would I go back again? Sure, I'd really like to try the fish fry and maybe the prime rib that I overhead a diner rave about. I'll just skip dessert. read more

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We made reservations for Thursday evening because we didn't want to fight the crowd of a Friday night. First impression walking into the back breezeway was dingy/ dirty. The entrance hasn't been updated in years and needs to be. Second impression, as soon as we opened the door and entered the rear dining room, there was an overwhelming smell of old lady perfume. I had hoped that was from the server sitting in the back area, but alas, the whole restaurant reeks of it. Then you start looking around and there's dust strings hanging off the wall scones, dead baby's breath in the flower vase, carpet that saw better days 30 years ago. Third, the food. MEH. I suspect the Salado are made by the servers because our salads came out with a thin layer of brown edged wilty lettuce, three slices of celery that was brown edged, one slice of cucumber that had been frozen (it was translucent) and a sad mushy wedge of tomato, covered in dressing. Whereas the male server working the diningroom brougt out fluffy green salads with dressing in sauce cups to his tables. I had the duck. Duck is normally a fatty bird which helps keep the juices in. Well, for the first time i had dry duck. It was much too over cooked on a mammoth pile of grey mush referred to as stuffing. You can skip the garlic mashed potatoes. My husband and I struggled to decide if they are instant because they're so grainy or if they use garlic powder in excess to give the grainy mouth feel, regardless, they were not good and not eaten. My husband had the weinershniztle which he said was not good but not terrible. For dessert (yes we got dessert, I only ate dry duck so far and was hopeful) my husband got the chocolate pie and I got the German "pancake." The pancake is actually yorkshire pudding, so that was disappointing. The chocolate pie has an overly sweet but spiced crust which was inedible. The menu states the pancake comes with lemon butter which is why I ordered it, but sadly that was a "type-o" according to the waitress and instead lemon wedges were brought out. If you take a chance on this place, make sure you get the male server, he attended his tables, and his salads looked great...our server was female with platinum blond ends. My water was always empty; she didn't ask about the food, as 75% was left on the plate and tossed, and she must not know how to make a salad or the kitchen staff doesn't like her. This place was a one and done. read more

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay - Menu states lemon butter, lemon wedges served instead. - American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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For dinner on a rainy March night, in the East Side of Milwaukee, I took great interest in the delicately-lit and homey classical spaces of Jack Pandl's Inn. I was treated excellently to the prompt service of a professional gentleman, who showed genuine care and kindness in his rapport with me. Having enjoyed a light breakfast and lunch, and hearing that prime rib was traditionally offered on Saturday, I ordered the King Cut, and with gratitude, I was presented with a very generous, medium-well selection from the heart of the chef. Joyful with the tender, spectacularly-seasoned and garnished rib, I was quick to ask for the beautiful, Traditional German Pancake for desert, and though there was also an apple pie on the menu, I will return for more of the elegant, eggy, and buttery flat cake. Thank you with so much warmth and joy, Jack Pandl's, and keep strong the German Heritage! :DD read more