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Kegel's Inn

3.9 (349 reviews)
ModerateGerman
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Apurba B.

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!!

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Liz A.

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!

Walleye with green beans and mashed potatoes
Lisa E.

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!

Celeste L.

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.

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.

Loaded Oktoberfest Brat and fries
June W.

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!

Kelsey J.

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.

Sausage platter and pretzel
Samantha B.

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

Pretzel appetizers sampler
Phi L.

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

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

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

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

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

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Ask the Community - Kegel's Inn

Is kegels also a hotel?

No. Restaurant only, with Biergarten in summer.

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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!

I stopped at this establishment on a whim after stopping at a local brewery. I was very pleasantly…read moresurprised w the quality of food and service. Service was very responsive and friendly. I had several pork schnitzels with mushroom sauce and spatzel. Excellent taste and proportions. I enjoyed it immensely. They had some excellent German beer choice and I went with a Hefeweizen. Finally, the ambiance was quaint and very clean. Overall excellent experience and I'd highly recommend a visit.

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3.9(338 reviews)
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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.

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Wow! Perfection! My…read moresisters took me to this dollhouse of a restaurant for my birthday. From the outside in, the charm was everywhere. Cozy and sweet, every detail is thoughtfully planned. The bar area is adorable. Our bartender was so chatty and created perfect old fashions. The two dining rooms are equally adorable. The staff was fantastic and made us feel so welcome. The ladies at the hostess desk, the bartender and our server all offered warm hospitality. From appetizers to dessert, we loved everything. They offer classic supper club options as well as traditional German fare. House of Gerhard is not to be missed.

We always feel welcome when we step inside House of Gerhard on Highway 50. The quaint bar feels…read morecozy and comfortable. Low bar features comfy and accessible swivel chairs instead of bar stools. Very nice bartenders and top shelf beers and booze. There are no steps to navigate to enter restaurant itself (as well as the dining area), but there are two steps to climb to reach the small bar area. A railing would be helpful here. Dining is also a delight. A nice menu offers a variety of entrees and appetizers, German and American fare. Seafood is also very well prepared. Friendly waitstaff work hard and are very efficient. Water is refilled constantly. We had a schnitzel, scallops, house salad, and one awesome spinach salad topped by a perfect Strawberry Schaum Torte dessert on a recent busy Saturday. Can't wait to revisit to House of Gerhard when we return to Kenosha County.

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