This was our second time here. First time we though: hey, my parents awould enjoy this place. So, parents are in town and where do we go? Exactly. Glad we actually remembered what we said... So, we sat outside on an absolutely gorgeous afternoon. Fully crowded by the yellowjackets. Ahhh, late summer in the outdoors. Maybe put out a trap or two? Anyway, our server (same one as last time Mary, awesome) came out and was genuinely helpful and friendly. We all ordered a fish fry (it was Friday) and loved it. The potato pancakes were actually good! So many are a bit soggy or greasy or just meh, but these were not. My wife's fries were exactly on point with a good crunch. She can't live without her fries on meals like this. Just after we ordered our food, we heard some music start up. Yup! German music playing at the German restaurant. That was just perfect. read more

Kegel's Inn - Beers and flamingos! - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Just Okay It's okay. We sat outside, which was pleasant enough. There was some live music, although much of the time it wasn't actually live music. One major issue: the yellow jackets/hornets were incredibly aggressive once the food arrived. It made it difficult to relax and enjoy the meal. We came specifically for German food, only to discover that there's no German food on Fridays--Friday is "Fish Fry" night. Unfortunately, the food was among the blandest I've experienced recently. We were expecting hearty, flavorful German food and instead left pretty disappointed. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not one I'd go out of my way to repeat. read more

I have been wanting to try this place because it is a historic restaurant in West Allis. I came here on a late Friday afternoon, and it was packed. We were able to get a table inside, although there was ample seating outside at their beer garden. It looked like there would be live music later in the evening. The inside is very nice and historic. They have an extensive menu, including a long drink menu with plenty of N/A options. I decided to get the fish fry because I heard it was popular. The bread that usually comes with fish fry came out first, which I actually preferred. It was delicious. I unfortunately cannot say the same for the fish. They give you four small pieces, almost like fish sticks. The outside coating was crunchy, but the breading was very thick. I was also not a fan of the spices they used on the fish. The taste was just off. The fries were okay. The service was good. Our server was attentive and friendly. The cost of the fish fry when I was here was $20. I personally think that is a little overpriced for the quality of food you get. I would consider coming back to order something else. read more

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Five stars, hands down! From the excellent service to the relaxed, fun atmosphere to the delicious food and drink, my party and I had an absolute ball! As a vegetarian, I didn't have too many options to choose from but the options available were great. I opted for The Herbivore, a hot dog featuring a Beyond brat, vegan schmear, and cucumber-radish-carrot-dill slaw accompanied by crunchy fries. I asked for a side of cheese to make things a little more interesting. I have no idea what the others in my party ordered but I do know we all enjoyed everything we had. And the dessert, oh, the dessert! I can't wait to go back! read more

Kegel's Inn - The Herbivore...YUM! - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Tried Kegel's Inn and it was a mixed experience. Place was kind of empty the whole time we were there. Food was alright but nothing that stood out. They were out of their main beer, which was disappointing. Service was ok, nothing great. Got the chicken schnitzel sandwich, turns out it's actually pork, and it came out pretty dry. Probably not a repeat visit for me. read more

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

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I had a wonderful Friday Fish Fry at Kegel's tonight. The perch was perfectly cooked and the fries, cole slaw and rye bread rounded out this Wisconsin staple. The dining room was classically decorated with scenes of German nature scenes throughout. They also have a huge outdoor dining space where on some nights they play live Polka music. It was clear everyone was having a great time out there. I can imagine they get really busy at times but they do offer reservations so if you plan ahead, getting a table shouldn't be a problem. read more

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

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Living in Milwaukee my entire life and being German myself, it's hard to believe I've never been here! Walking up to the restaurant on a Friday summer evening, the outdoor seating area looked welcoming with a polka band playing but we opted to sit indoors today. The warm wood interior, painted walls and stained glass gave the German beer hall feel you'd expect. We ordered a half liter and our fish dinner of choice. My baked fish and potato pancakes did not disappoint. The cod was flaky and well seasoned while the potato pancakes had a light cinnamon flavor that paired well with the applesauce. Coleslaw and rye bread were exactly as I'd expect. Our server was friendly and the overall service was quick too, even on a busy Friday evening. While we did have reservations, there appeared to be a few extra seats although we were there a little earlier than your usual "dinner rush" time so I'd recommend reservations if you really want to ensure you don't have to wait. read more

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

Came here with my husband and mom to try the fish fry! The fried cod and Walleye were really good, but unfortunately the baked cod was very rubbery and not enjoyable at all. My mom barely touched it, since it was not good. We mentioned it to our waitress, but she didn't seem too concerned that we didn't like it and still charged a fortune for it. Overall, we got to sit outside and listen to music which was nice! read more

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

We were excited to have dinner tonight at Kegels with friends as we all enjoy good German food. The service was good, the atmosphere was old world, but a bit noisy, and the food was average at best! Started with liver dumpling soup, the broth was literally greasy and not at all appealing. The pork shank was okay, but a bit overcooked and under seasoned. The best part of the meal was the strawberry schaum torte, which was tasty. Not in a hurry to return, there are much better German dining experiences in Milwaukee! read more

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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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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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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When we lived in Milwaukee area in the '60s we would stop and have a ground sirloin burger for $1.25 and Mr Kegel was always there. Dressed in a white shirt and tie a very pleasant man. Now we stopped the other day to reminisce, ordered burgers and they were $17 dry and hard. Two burgers, a cup of chicken dumpling soup (one piece of chicken), an extra mushy dumpling, four beers plus tip just under $100. read more

Kegel's Inn - A hard, dry burger and mushy potato dumpling. - German Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Every time I come back "home" Kegel's is on the must do list. 2-3x a year.... I Visited last night.... The food was great like always. Sauerbraten spot on. Pork Shanks nasty good! Sausage plate great! French onion soup... super ! Table service excellent..... On this particular visit the bar was a letdown. And that's where most customers start their evening....... That sets the tone. Maybe an off night, there were newer employees behind the bar. My brandy old fashion sweet was not even close. No muddle, bad mix.... It was terrible. A friend of mine took a sip and winced.... This is a staple cocktail in Wisconsin. Do it right or dont do it. I quietly returned the drink and asked for a whiskey on the rocks... I made no scene... then was charged for the whiskey as well!!! About 8 people were seated at the bar.... Brewers were playing..... end of game, extra innings. We asked if the tv could be turned on.....no volume necesssary, but was told management didn't want people to think this was a sports bar so we were politely told NO! .... It's a 100 yro German bar ..... we weren't trying to change its culture.... We've been going there for decades.... And in the past games had been televised. I'm thinking the tv was broke.... and that was the excuse? Why is the Tv even in the bar.... Someone also ordered a cab wine... none! ? Seriously? Unfortunately the bar was a big letdown.... I hope they pay attention and improve their bar game. I'll be back in October and probably will skip Kegels for the first time in a very long time.... I'm sure they'll survive.... But I'll be dining elsewhere..... However, the food as I said was very good.... 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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Went for a Friday fish fry in June and was very pleased ... The walleye, shrimp, potato pancakes and rye bread were all good ... The building was beautiful inside and out ... The band outside added much fun to my flight of beer ... I really felt my German blood here. 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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

One of my favorites in west allis. It helps to be German to enjoy everything even more. The hugh Jass pretzel and band outside was a great experience read more

We were here last winter for German food and raved about it to everyone we knew. The schnitzel was amazing! So we were excited to go back for the Friday fish fry. What a disappointment. Hands down one of the worst fish frys I've had. Tiny little pieces of soggy lukewarm fish and burnt potato pancakes so hard they couldn't be cut. Don't waste your time there on a Friday night. Go another night when you can get schnitzel. read more

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

always a great experience. Food and beers are great. Fish fry is delicious. We bring our out of town guests here a the time

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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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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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

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

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