Y'all, normally I love to take pictures of my food for reviews. But I was hungry and the food was…read moreABSOLUTELY AMAZING. We had the do fried pickles, green tomatoes (OMG), meatloaf with mac and cheese and mashed, and grilled harvest chicken. It looked so good that we dove right in and wow. Good was so good we got a round for the chef!

My recent visit on a Sunday morning was a great send off from a fun Milwaukee weekend. The…read morefarmhouse omelet was excellent-great mix of bacon, crumbled sausage, onions, American cheese. The highlight was the cheese grits on the side, while the parmesan breakfast potatoes that I also sampled were quite good as well. Good unsweetened iced tea, service was solid, and it's a comfortable yet laid back place in a central downtown location.

I decided to give this place a try today and the food was delicious except for my cornbread muffin…read morethat was slightly burned on top. I tried to eat it as the top of it was soft but the bottom of the muffin was hard as a rock and it was stuck to the muffin paper. When I informed one of the employees that my muffin was overcooked, her reply was "sorry about that," and she did not offer me a new one. Customer Service is truly lacking at this place. Some of the employees were on their phones during my visit. Very unprofessional.

First time going. Nice ambiance. The staff was amazing and even the owner showed love to our…read morefamily. And the food was top notch. I'll certainly be back.

Okay, I'm going to dish in a second. But overall - Maxie's…read moreis a super cool vibe. The colors, the well-placed low lighting, the appropriate volume of cajun music ... all done in excellent taste. The waitstaff is INCREDIBLE. They all seem to be having a great time, when it's slow, and when it's busy, which is important to see; plus, they help each other out. Waiters, bartenders, bussers, hosts, food-runners - they're often smiling and helpful to anyone. Not only did our waiter Scotty take amazing care of us (a group of 10 on a Saturday night, all arriving at different times; and he had many other tables besides us), but his teammates helped bring drinks, clear the table, and our deliver our food. Everything was timely, fresh, and as far as I know, no errors were made with drinks or food. We were all quite satisfied with our meal. The reason I give 3 stars is, for some reason I do not understand, near the end of our meal, we heard a man yelling quite loudly from the kitchen area AT OUR SERVER. The man (manager I assume) was insisting that Scotty was not attentive to us (and I can't discern a single reason why this would be claimed). Even if he noticed something we didn't -- it could have been a moment of quiet criticism, but this dude turned it into a screaming fit. And he could not have been more wrong. In fact overhearing this exchange (right around the corner, within full earshot of us and the back half of the restaurant) was the ONLY thing that soured our otherwise amazing experience. We then watched who I assume was the same guy (red-faced and angry) sit down at a table very close to us, and our server return a moment later somewhat shaken up. It was awful. We made sure to congratulate him loudly on his impeccable service after that. I don't know if the manager heard or not. But one can hope. This was not my first time here, but it was the first time I've experienced anything like this. Like I said, the team seems solid, our service is always timely and kind (and often, incredibly FUN) even when they're PACKED, the food is bangin', the oysters are fresh and delicious, and EVERYTHING is well priced & spiced! So we will be back. But we really hated seeing our waiter treated like that. For anyone who doesn't know - waiters in WI currently make $2.33/hour. This is below the federal wage rate of $7.25/hour for the same job. They survive off your tips. If they're good, they're great, and GOD BLESS THEM - they must do what they do because they love people. This manager did not seem to appreciate what he had right in front of him. But we did!!!! GO SCOTTY GOOOOO

My husband and I were lucky enough to snag a last minute, late-evening Valentine's Day reservation…read moreat Maxie's, which happened to also be during their week-long Mardi Gras celebration. Needless to say, it was crowded and lively, but our table was waiting for us and we were sat immediately. Our server was friendly, attentive, and very helpful with our menu choices, which were limited due to their Madi Gras-only offerings, but also plentiful and varied. My husband decided on the jambalaya, I went with the crawfish étouffée, and we split the roasted Cajun cauliflower as an appetizer. While it's hard for this kind of stew-like, saucy, veggie/sausage/seafood over rice mixtures to present beautifully, everything looked, smelled, and tasted delicious. The jambalaya had a little more of a kick than I prefer, but my husband loved it and my crawfish étouffée had the perfect amount of spice without being spicy. The roasted cauliflower was cooked to perfection and was the perfect way to start the meal. Not pictured is the bananas foster bread pudding that was the perfect way to end it. We both left with extra food to take home and the memory of a wonderful meal and great experience.

The food was excellent. Service was amazing. We told the server that we had a food allergy at our…read moretable and the manager game over to discuss the ways they avoid allergy cross contamination. Worth every penny.

My favorite BBQ in Milwaukee. Lots of space and always able to grab a chair at the bar. I love…read moregetting the brisket sandwich (fatty!). The sauces are AMAZING! I like to mix the Sweet BBQ with North Carolina. I do wish this place had some specials durning the week as it has so much potential and would love to see this place busier!

Food was a 10/10 fresh tasty and satisfying to the soul…read more Service was good - it was giving self serve and order all you can eat Ambiance was very southern and went well with the theme of the food- I had a great time and would easily return here one day. Thanks for a great time

I love how they often have seafood boil deals like the weekday or holiday specials - I signed up…read morefor the text marketing and the deals have been appealing. I usually go with friends/coworkers because the bags are shareable, or you can get a bag for yourself and have some leftovers. Dining in is always enjoyable, it's very spacious and the playlist will either have you dancing in your seat or singing along between seafood bites. They offer lots of gloves, water, and napkins at their self serve area. They also have a selection of canned sodas (most of the deals/specials come with a free canned drink and jalapeño cornbread ) and cocktails at the bar. They also offer sides like green beans and rice. My favorite side is the garlic butter noodles! I often mix it in with leftover sauce at the bottom of the seafood bag for an added kick. The cornbread is also really good; it has small bits of jalapeño inside and is a great balance of spicy, savory, and sweet.

I decided to lunch at Daddy's Soul Food Grill recently looking for some comfort food. It's located…read morein a new modern looking building with street parking the only available option I saw. You go down a cafeteria serving line telling the servers in the other side if the glass what you want. The waiting line was short in length (maybe 5 people) but moved very slowly. In fact it didn't move at all for about 10 minutes. Not sure why. Finally, I was able to ask for a meat and three for $14.49. I chose baked chicken, mac n cheese, green beans and black eye peas. The meal came with a cornbread muffin. Their soft drinks here are canned and with one and tax my bill was $17 and change. The prices here are reasonable. While the vegetables were hot and good tasting the chicken was barely warm. It was a victim of the dreaded non heated serving pan it was in and being kept out on the line too long. That deserves no more than a 3 score from me. The interior was also a little chaotic with a man selling colognes and perfumes inside! I don't believe he was affiliated with Daddy's.....

overall, I enjoy the experience. The decor felt like you were in your home in the living room. The…read morecustomer service was fantastic and the food was tasty.! the catfish and cabbage was a little on the salty side,. The macaroni and cheese was fantastic and the cornbread was really good..

I've been going here for fish and chicken for over 10 years. Some of the best chicken wings and…read morefish in town. The atmosphere is nice and friendly.

The food was simply delicious! The service was great and the atmosphere was pleasant. The staff was…read morevery friendly, polite and professional.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee Real POVs / Real Spots…read more The food was fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

Been wanting to come here for a long time. I've driven by it hundreds of times and it was just…read morenever the right timing. Glad we were finally able to stop in. Came on a Monday night with a friend. Food: Really like the menu. Lots of diversity to choose from, and the prices are reasonable. We started with a couple of specialty cocktails. I had the Sazerac, and my friend had the OG Old Fashioned. Both were well made, and there was plenty of alcohol in each. For an appetizer, we got the Frogs on the Mound, which, as you can imagine, is 1/2 lb of frog legs on haystack onion rings. I haven't had frog legs in a while, and I thought these were very good. The breading was light, well seasoned, and not overcooked. The haystack onion rings were just okay. They could have been hotter and maybe seasoned (or just salted) a bit more. For our entrees, I got the Blackened Catfish, and he got the Grouper Tacos. Both of these meals were also very good. The blackened fish was the best part of my meal. It was excellently seasoned, cooked to the right temperature, and moist and flaky. Delicious! The collard greens were good, but would have been better with just a bit more pork. More pork is always better. The rice and beans were good too, but the temperature was less than hot. My friend enjoyed his Grouper Tacos, and the bite he shared with me was very good, except for the green peppers. I much prefer orange or yellow peppers, but I realize that's a personal taste issue. The tacos tasted fresh, the fish was tender, and the portions were good. Service: The place was about a quarter full. Even though we weren't in a hurry, the service got off to a bit of a slow start. After getting waters and menus, it took a while for our server to get back to us. I started to worry that this might be an issue for the rest of the evening, so I made a point of getting their attention. After that, things went smoothly. After ordering appetizers and entrees, the food came out in a timely fashion. All the staff we interacted with were helpful and friendly. Thanks, Sarah 1 and Sarah 2 :) Atmosphere: Besides the separate bar area, the dining room is a big open space with lots of four-top tables spread around. Around the walls there are posters, art pieces, and plenty of Mardi Gras beads. I wasn't sure at the time, but there was something a bit cramped about the interior. After looking at the pictures, I think it might have to do with the low, tiled ceiling. (I think this is the first time I have ever mentioned something about a tiled ceiling.) On this night, it was quiet and easy to have a comfortable conversation. Glad that we finally stopped in for a meal. With the exception of the initial service delay and some small issues with a couple of food items, it was a very good meal. Would definitely want to stop back again to try other parts of the menu.

I came on Friday limited menu but the shrimp and grits were really good! Cash only for anything…read moreless than $10. I would try other items for sure

I recently tried Plate Pleasures for the first time yesterday evening and the food was phenomenal…read more I ordered the catfish, yams, macaroni, and greens for takeout after work, and every single dish was flavorful and seasoned perfectly. I didn't get any pictures because I ate it right away, it was that good. My family member picked up the order for me, and while the food was excellent, they mentioned the cashier wasn't very welcoming or friendly, which was disappointing. Everyone has off days, but great customer service makes a big difference, especially when the food is this good. This was still one of the best soul food meals I've had in Milwaukee, and I'll definitely be back to give it another try. Once I'm able to visit in person, hopefully I can recover a different type of service that matches how amazing the food is. Overall the food was a 4.5/5 and the service was a 2/5.

This is, without a doubt, some of it best food I've had in my life ... not just Soul food but food…read more Yeah, there's a bit of a wait, and they're honest about it, but it's worth it. As it was with the Eiffel Tower, and I've never seen anybody complain about that lol so have patience and enjoy

trash. not the best. Could've been way better for the hype it gets from the city...but I forget…read moreeverybody didn't grow up with grandparents and aunties that know how to cook.