If you're looking for an awesome Friday fish fry spot- look no further! The food was excellent, the staff 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! read more

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Food and wait service was awesome Parking can be very difficult 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 read more

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My girlfriend's friend was in from out of town, and she wanted to experience a fish fry, so we came here. I ordered the perch fry, since I had cod last time, almost 13 years ago. The perch was cooked a little overdone, but seasoning was fine. The potato pancakes were better than the last time I was here, with better texture and seasoning. My girlfriend had the Classic Cod fry and we exchanged pieces of fish. The Cod was better than I remember. They also offer walleye, bluegill, grouper, catfish, and baked cod. Friday's also offer live music in the tent. So I had a better experience with the fish fry today. I want to come back for German food soon. read more

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We recently were in Milwaukee and got to try Kegel Inn's Lent Tent Friday Fish Fry and wow! it blew our socks off! We have been to Kegels over the years and they have always been great in quality of food, friend staff and an authentic German restaurant ambience. The owners really care what the patrons' experience is and it really shows in the food and care they take. The lent tent is incredible- the live polka band was such a great way to kick off Friday Fish Fry and we loved the beer and currywurst. 1000% recommend!! read more

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Great German food! People are friendly, service is great and a lot of fun to visit! We went to the German fest and had so much fun. The perch is very good also!! We will be visiting again soon! read more

Good food - pretzel good, bread good, bratwurst good, smoked sausage good, German potato salad good, house salad with 1000 Island dressing good, sauerkraut good, dumpling good, shoot - even the ice water was good. Only issue is I battled my gluttony issue here. If you leave hungry you did something wrong and be sure to blame yourself. read more

My first time here in our search to find the best perch in Milwaukee and we may have found it tonight! First, I love that you can make a reservation, even on a Friday night. Parking is not great, but we lucked out with a street spot right in front. From hostess to server, everyone was very friendly and efficient. We were in and out in fiery minutes which was perfect considering I need to head to the airport to get my mom. You could certainly take your time though if needed. The perch had the perfect breading, the bread was soft, the potato pancakes were worth the $2 up charge. I will note that the prices online do not reflect their current menu prices so I would tack on a few more bucks to everything. Will come back! read more

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The worst food I have tasted got the clam chowder no clams no potatoes in it just clam water I guess.27 Dollar for pinky size perch read more

We reserved one of their yurts for a party of 8, which was free on a Thursday night. This was a VERY COLD, WINDY night, so the vibe inside definitely felt warm and cozy, but we were committed to the yurt, so we gave it a shot. It was on the chilly side in the yurt, so dress appropriately. The heater they have inside didn't give much heat at all. We tried many dishes including the giant pretzel (very good!), walleye (super!), Karma Parma brat (meh), schnitzel (ok). All the sides were my favorite- the red cabbage, German potato salad, spatzle were all incredible. Those that had the dumpling soup said it was good. I would recommend that they cover the food when bringing from restaurant to the yurts outside, bc by the time the food reached us, it was pretty cold. Alex and Sophia were excellent servers and made it a pleasant experience. Would recommend for something fun and different! read more

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It was really busy but even then the wait wasn't bad. The food was amazing and authentic And the glass stained windows were so beautiful My favorite was the Mac and the cheese curds read more

Went here for Milwaukee Street Angel's 5th annual karaoke Fundraising event. It's nice of them to support the community as their stage for the event. I didn't get to try their food yet but need to! The burgers and fries looked good as they were serving others, I drooled as they were handed to the guests. read more

Kegel's Inn - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

I was in town to visit relatives this week and wanted an authentic Austrian/German meal. I recently spent a month in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. I was raised by my Austrian mom. Kegel's food wouldn't have been served in any restaurant. The veal ( it's rare to find veal) schnitzel was rubbery, barely warm and lacked toasted bread crumbs. Looked very unappealing. The duck was ok, a bit dry. It was probably cooked earlier and reheated. The serving size was good. Served with a plastic cup of cranberry sauce. Plastic on a 37$ entree of duck. The bread stuffing that came with the duck was gluey. Austrians I know don't have gluey bread accompaniment to any dish. Only a firm bread dumpling. My other guest was given the wrong hamburger. He didn't want to wait for the correct on so he ate it. The decor was cute. I think other menu item like sausages could be fun outside in the beer garden. If you're a German food fan try some of the beer garden food. German food restaurants are disappearing from our cities.The two last German restaurants I've tried in the Milwaukee area have closed and were fabulous. I think it's getting hard to find people who can cook the food correctly. read more

Kegel's Inn - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Just don't bother. Thursday evening. 6:00 pm. Arrived 10 min early for reservation. We were seated promptly and waited with menus. No one came to offer water or take a drink order. After 15 minutes I went to ask the host if anyone would come. Eventually a server came. Looking flustered. She said "well I guess I will be waiting on you." I asked if no one had told her and she said no one had. Placed an order for an appetizer and drinks. Cheese curds were good. Finally got bread and butter then. Another 10 minutes passed before we were able to order food. Wasn't told what the seasonal veggies was; I asked as she was removing menus. Cucumber salad-which I don't eat. I told her I didn't want the cucumber salad and might like to substitute but she didn't give me any choices, left and never came back. Food then took a very very long time to arrive. Nothing complicated to make. Schnitzel and fish. Chicken dumpling was basic noodles (looked like spaetzle) chicken and broth. No vegetables. Fries were so salty you could barely eat them. Kid's fish fry was two tiny pieces despite saying two large pieces on the menu. Walleye was dry and left me with stomach pains later in the night. Just tasted fishy and off. Veal schnitzel were overcooked and tiny portions. Gravy so thick it wouldn't come out of the container when you tipped it over. We weren't asked how the food was or if everything was ok. Just if we needed anything else. Took the empty soda mug without offering a refill. I had never been here and had heard mixed reviews. It just felt rushed and chaotic. Overheard her telling another table "we are out of goulash!" Just felt like you were in a fast food type place. We will never go back. At this price point, there are many really good options in the area. This just isn't one of them. read more

Returning to the Chicago area after visiting EAA Airventure in Oshkosh. We are hot, tired, sweaty, and very hungry. The beer was excellent. The schnitzel was perfect. And my Schwein Hoxe was perfect. Wow, what a great dinner. Our server and bartender were a joy to work with. read more

TL:DR - great German food, perfect French fries, good service, authentic looking restaurant interior. Very authentic-looking interior, like a beer hall. Outside beer garden is also nice. Wes G. was our server, very nice. We got the complimentary bread, with garlic butter and regular butter. Nice little loaf of bread, and tasty butter. Food: - Side salad was adequate. Croutons seemed homemade from white bread, so they were lighter, not dense. I liked those. - The single Beef Rouladen was excellent. The meat was flavorful, as was the gravy and mashed potatoes. A slight nit - most of the roulade was done perfectly, not overcooked, had a slight pink to it. However, some of it was a bit mealy in texture, so not sure if it had sat in a sauce or something too long and got "cooked" by acidic stuff. - The Loaded Oktoberfest Brat was great. Lots of good stuff on it, and great tasting sausage. Of particular note were the French fries. Wow - cooked perfectly (double cooked?), so they stayed crispy throughout dinner. Exceptional! - The German potato salad was a very good. Nice experience! read more

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I LOVE KEGEL's! Remind me of eating dinner at my grandmother's house in the best way possible. Great place to take lovers of German food. read more

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Stopped in for some drinks and apps. Coolest authentic German spot I've been to. They had an accordion band playing which was awesome. Lisa our server was so friendly and attentive despite how busy they were. The sausage platter was perfect for 4 people. The beer cheese served with the pretzel I could have ate by the spoonful. Would suggest the apple walnut strudel for dessert also. Will definitely be stopping back here when back in WI read more

Kegel's Inn - Sausage platter and pretzel - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Great vibes and the pretzel app was very impressive! Delicious and great portions and flavors! read more

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Kegel's has been around a long time -- 102 years, as I write this, so they clearly are doing something right. That said, my first, and likely only, dining experience last night was disappointing. My group and I were relegated to eating in an outdoor yurt, which was cold and uncomfortable, despite a portable heating system. The 3% "credit card processing fee," which was not clearly noticed, left a bad taste in my mouth as well. read more

Classic German Bierhaus complete with schnitzel, spaetzle, and great beers. Once a thriving speakeasy, beer list includes a 100 year old beer recipe available in half or whole liter steins for the ambitious drinkers. Friday Fish Fry season is open and Kegel's beer tent offers live music weekly to boot. Complete with a true inn above the tavern you can stay overnight if you seek the authentic. read more

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Wonderful fish fry Great people, staff and patrons Charming decor Visit the bar for a ore drink cocktail read more

The service was excellent, the food and drinks were horrible...The fish was hard and over cooked and the bloody mary's we had weren't even close to being made properly. I will say I won't return read more

We have lived in the area and have known Kegels to be a great place for a fish fry. My wife ordered the baked fish and it wasn't fully cooked (clear inside). We raised the issue to the waitress and asked for the regular fish fry and it was absolutely delicious. Thanks for taking care of what could have been a bad review! read more

We were really hoping for a good meal, but this visit ended up being pretty disappointing. The wait for our food was so unbearably long. We did get an apology from the staff, and they took one of our appetizers off the bill and gave us 10% off, which we appreciated. But honestly, it didn't really make up for how bad the overall experience was. What made things worse was the behavior of the manager. While we were waiting (for what felt like forever), we actually watched the manager carry a TV and an air conditioning unit across the street to what appeared to be an apartment complex. When our food finally arrived, it was a huge letdown. We ordered chicken patty sandwiches, which were cold, thin, and nearly chicken-less. 2/3 of us didn't even eat them. Even after eating, we were left sitting there waiting again--this time for our bill. The restaurant was nearly empty at this point, and we were the only table still outside. Yet the manager chose to wander outside and casually chat with friends instead of checking on his guests or helping wrap up our meal. The small discount was appreciated, but it didn't come close to making up for the overall poor experience. Between the inattentive management, long delays, and inedible food, this is not a place we'll be returning to--or recommending to others. read more

Great service and food! Had the schnitzel, hasenpfeffer, (sp?), burger and brats. All great. Great service. Great ambiance!

Duck was overcooked & bland. The stuffing was bland as well. Chicken dumpling soup was flavorless. Meal was expensive & so disappointing however our server was warm & friendly. read more

This place is a great experience, the German atmosphere and food is amazing. The live music on Saturday night was very entertaining.

Place was awful. Waitress was rude. Food not worth the attitude. Came out to our group and said "I'm not dealing with you" before we even said anything. There was zero customer service. read more

After watching the Bucks win their thrilling playoff game, it was about that time and the son asked where I might like to eat.  Being in Milwaukee, I said how about German.  Being well read, he picked this place, and it was a great and delightful choice.  Kegel's Inn is a historic institution, started in 1924, and now being run by the 4th generation of the Kegel family - very impressive longevity and congratulations to the Kegels!  It's got everything you might expect - the rustic, quaint, woody, and colorful Bavarian decor as well as a biergarten, which was quiet on this particular Saturday night. The son had a brandy old fashioned (their Nitro Tap version) and I had a nice, dark 0.5 liter (1.06 pint) serving of classic Hofbrau Dunkel (5.5% ABV).  For dinner, son had the Hasenpfeffer, or slow cooked rabbit ($35).  I had their Ramschnitzel - 2 Strauss veal steaks with creamy mushroom sauce ($33).  I enjoyed the tender and tasty schnitzels and liked having the mushroom sauce provided on the side.  The food prices struck me as being on the high side, but let's not forget this big historic place survived Covid, so more power to 'em.  My big beer at $8 was a pretty good value though.  Overall, a very delightful old-world German venue that really hit the spot! read more

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Servers and host were unfriendly. This German restaurant does not have any German food on Friday's.

IF you want to be blown away with great food, service and ambience. Go to Kegels!! AMAZING GERMAN PLACE!

I thought the food was wonderful however there was some relatively loud music that the rest of my party didn't enjoy and the food along with our waiter took quite a while to get to us. read more

Kegel's Inn - Roasted Boneless Duck - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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Excellent choice for a fish fry! We made a reservation and happy we did. This place fills up, which should tell you how their fish fry is. They have bluegill and perch on their menu!!!! Absolutely love both and a little hard to find these days. They have some great German tap beers and excellent old fashioned and other mixed drinks. We also tried a Brandy Alexander and that was divine! Our server was nice and very helpful. We loved the vibe and the food was great. We plan on going back when it's a bit warmer and sit out by the bonfires and German band that set up when we were leaving on Friday. We hope they do that every Friday! read more

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I now know first hand why Kegel's is known for their fish fry! It took us way too long to get here, but I'm glad we finally did. This Bavarian-style beer hall is the perfect vibe to enjoy on a chilly Friday night. We booked in for a reservation and the six of us were sat at a table spaced out from anyone else. Staff were all wearing masks as well, so we felt comfortable right away. The menu we were given listed exclusively their loaded brats and Friday fish fry options. I'm not sure if they offer additional fare, but we were certainly satisfied with the choices. My husband and I decided to share two dishes. The first being the classic fish fry, which was made up of five lightly breaded, fried to perfection pieces of cod, a slice of bread, side of fires, homemade coleslaw, and the house tartar. I thought it was all delicious! The breading was the right kind of crispy and the cod was tender and flavorful. We also enjoyed the jumbo shrimp plate, which came with a whopping seven large juicy pieces. I decided to get the potato pancakes as a side with that dish, and those we're a bit dense and very filling, but had a great flavor. Oh and let's not forget the drinks! I opted for a basic vodka soda, but Kegel's offers a packed list of imported beers on tap, plenty of specialty cocktails, and a few NA and gluten-free options. The husband went for the liter of Dunkel. Yes, a liter! Be sure to check out this authentic German, family-owned spot when you get the chance. read more

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First time visit with a couple friends and we couldn't have been more pleased. From the generous portion of the pork shanks, to the quality of the schnitzel it was fantastic. The spatzels with the mac and cheese sauce was excellent. I would be thrilled with a plate of just that even. read more

I have eaten here many times and have always enjoyed their fish fry. However, our last experience, which was a beautiful day we opted to sit outside. The music was way too loud to carry on a conversation. The food was good as usual, but the ambience, terrible. read more

If you are looking for a delicious authentic Wisconsin fish fry - look no further than Kegel's Inn! Hubby and I were first timers and wanted to make sure we got the whole experience. We opted to share our meal starting with the clam chowder, I would say I've had better in the Milwaukee area but it was still quite good. We then ordered the 3-2-1 plater with fries and an extra order of potato pancakes. After leaving the restaurant I did regret not trying the German potato salad - next time. I'm not normally a big cod person but out of the 3 fish on the plater that was my favorite! It wasn't too buttery or dry and the breading was the perfect crisp. I also liked the potato pancake but similar to the chowder it wasn't the best I've ever had ever. Service was busy but she was attentive. Hubby and I agreed that this might be a good place to go with another couple or small group (~6 people) to share items and get the whole experience. read more

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I made reservations for a fish fry this past Friday. I've heard good things about them and after seeing them on the news and how they prepare their fish I wanted to give it a try. It was just me and my mom and because she's a light eater, we decided to split the 5 piece breaded cod dinner with fries. I wasn't 5-7 minutes into my liter of Dunkel before we were presented with our meal. The fish was hot, fresh and flaky which any fish at a fish fry should be. I'm not a tarter sauce person so I was hoping maybe the breading would've been seasoned. Unfortunately it wasn't, but it wasn't that a squeeze of lemon and piece of buttered rye bread that couldn't fix. For the price and portion I still would go back back again for another fish fry and also try other things off of their menu. I really do like that I can get a liter of Dunkel and don't have to go far for it :). read more

Kegel's Inn - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Enjoyed a wonderful meal last night at Kegel's Inn. As we headed into the Lenten season, we had a fish fry on our mind and wanted to try this classic restaurant that has been serving the he area for 100 years. We had reservations during its peak dinner time and waited around the crowded bar for about 10 minutes. The restaurant was filled with people having a good time. Friday night was their Fish Fry Menu. It still offered variety and options, just not their traditional German food. We each had the classic cod fish fry with either the fries or potato pancakes (which were available for an up charge). Our server, Heather, was excellent and answered any questions that we had. She checked on us and chatted at the end of the meal. It added to the friendly, fun vibe. We started our meal with a good New England clam chowder. Then, the classic fish fry. Our plate was filled with four pieces of crispy cod. The potato pancakes were delicious. Their drink menu ranged from a good selection of import and domestic beers, wines or another classic, an old fashioned. It was a wonderful meal and we're already talking about going back for their German food. read more

Kegel's Inn - New England Cup Of Clam Chowder - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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First off - Our waitress was wonderful. But the food was terrible. Worst schnitzel I've ever had. It tasted sour and almost burnt. I had 2 bites. My husband also tried it and agreed. He had the pork shank and found it very bland and unappetizing. Spätzle cost $3 extra and was bland and overcooked. Our waitress took $5 off our bill. We will never be back. Worst German food that I've ever had. We were so excited to try this historical restaurant and were so disappointed. read more