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Maru Korean Bistro

4.0 (74 reviews)
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Rice Cake / 떡볶기
Michele V.

Everything that we had at Maru was perfection. From sitting down at the table. Our server was well knowledgeable and able to explain to all of the different options to us. The ambiance was calm and relaxing. I ordered the Bimibop Stone bowl and it was so tasty and perfectly fresh. We also ordered the Black Bean Tofu Ramen which was super tasty. Would totally come again.

Soju
Ankita S.

My husband and I had a date night here on a recent Saturday evening and our experience was...very average. We had reservations for 7:30, but we got there around 7pm due to an earlier event ending sooner than we thought. We were prepared to wait if the place was exceedingly busy, but that's not why we ended up having to wait. We got to the front desk and noted that there was a larger group of guests but then only 2-3 other tables with customers. Despite it being not as busy as we were expecting, no one noticed we had been waiting to be seated for about 20 minutes. The waitress who did finally notice and seat us was very pleasant and did let us know that because the larger group had just put in their orders, our food may be delayed a bit, which was fine with us. We got a bottle of soju which was tasty (but we were served dirty cups) and the sweet and spicy veggie dumplings to start with. Before our app came out, our waitress brought out complimentary seaweed salad and kimchi, both of which were very tasty! The kimchi didn't taste super fermented, but it did taste good. The dumplings themselves were a little bit chewier than I like and the sauce was very sweet without really any heat. They were overall fine and we finished them, but would probably not order again - at least not with the sauce. My husband got the crispy chicken which came highly recommended by our waitress. I wanted to get the jap chae, but after putting in my order, our waitress came back to tell us that the kitchen was out of the noodles needed for the dish. I ended up getting the stir fried noodles with vegetables and made spicy. My dish was definitely spicy, no doubt about that! But the flavor otherwise was disappointing - it just didn't taste like much. My husband was similarly disappointed, saying the chicken didn't have a lot of flavor. Throughout our meal, there were several guests that came in and were told that the restaurant wasn't seating any more guests for the rest of the night due to higher demand earlier in the day. Overall our meals were fine, but the whole experience was odd and I probably wouldn't return. Our waitress was super sweet throughout though!

Kimchi-jjigae with purple rice
PD T.

I don't know why not enough people come here but whenever I want to get my Korean food craving satisfied, this place is my go to! The food is warm and tastes delicious! The ban chan is okay, would love more for the price but it is enough to pair with meals.

Spicy Bibimbap / 비빔밥

Maru was fantastic! I got the spicy Bibimbap / 비빔밥 bowl with Beef Bulgogi / 불고기 and it was fantastic! The rice became crisp the longer it sat in the hot stone bowl. Amazing

Soft tofu stew with kimchi
Samantha R.

I'm always happy to see Milwaukee get more Korean food. There's a lot to try, but I'm partial to the spicy stews and noodle dishes. I have dined in at Maru a couple times and also gotten delivery. The food has been consistently good, if slightly pricey. The decor at the restaurant is cheerful and the service is nice even at off-peak hours. I tried the soft tofu stew on my first visit because it's one of my favorite dishes ever. Maru's is good. It's pleasantly spicy, comes with purple rice, and you can get an egg on it. The budae jigae is something I was trying for the first time. It's also nicely spicy and as filling as it sounds. I would get it again. I also had the spicy chicken when I ordered delivery and I thought the sauce was really addictive. The same purple rice was excellent for soaking it up. I had the duk mandu soup and it was delicious and not spicy. The restaurant is clean and bright inside, with signs advertising the food and flowers in the window. I'm in this area quite a bit on the weekends so Maru is getting added to my restaurant rotation.

Bibimbap / 비빔밥

The stone bibimbap is always delicious. The service is always great and the servers are friendly. We were quickly seated and the food comes out in a reasonable amount of time.

tteokbokki
Moua Y.

Been to this restaurant twice and I love the food. The flavors are very tasteful. If you like spice, I would recommend the soft tofu stew and the spicy bulgogi stone. Both are my favorite dish. Very nice atmosphere and clean.

Sweet Potato Noodle Dish
Ally S.

Highlights 1. Amazing (and authentic) Korean Food 2. Friendly Service 3. Generous Portions Visited Maru on Saturday night for a birthday dinner. We had 5 in our party, did not have a reservation, and were able to be seated immediately. I would say you probably don't need a reservation (even on weekends) to get seated fairly quickly, but of course it's all dependent on what is going on that night/party size/etc. Korean Food is typically shared family style (my favorite way to eat!) so our table ordered a ton of plates to share. The portions are GENEROUS. All 5 of us went home with leftovers. Everything we ordered was loaded with flavor and had just the right amount of kick. We tried the bibimbap, beef bulgogi, sweet potato noodles, a very delicious kimchi stir fry tofu type dish, Korean wings and of course a few delicious Sojus. Service was fast and friendly. We didn't realize when we arrived at 8pm that they actually close at 9pm but the staffed stayed a little late and let us finish up our meal. I'm still thinking about the food and can't wait to come back!

Stir fried noodles with seafood
Shanna C.

Wow yum! So glad there is a new option for Korean food in the Milwaukee area! Stopped by on a Friday afternoon with some friends, and we decided to share a bunch of things to try out the place. Between the 3 of us, we ordered the rice cakes, stir fried noodles with seafood, dol sot bibimbap with beef, and the beef bulgogi. Parking was actually not an issue, which I was really surprised by especially on a Friday night! Service here is great, everyone is incredibly friendly. The food came out fresh and absolutely delicious! I think my favorite definitely had to be the stir fried noodles. The noodles I would akin to a chewier udon noodle. There was the perfect amount of flavor coated on each noodle. I also really appreciated that the dishes here aren't super salty, and the natural flavors are really hi-lighted in each dish. Love that they do purple rice here, so good! Unfortunately there was only one type of ban chan available-- the spicy cucumber. It was incredibly delicious, but I was really hoping there would be more variety!

Rice Cake, Kimchi Beef Fried Rice, Jap Chae, Spicy Squid, Beef Bulgogi
Lico J.

We were so excited to finally see a traditional Korean restaurant open in Milwaukee again! The food was overall decent, traditional, and homey. The dining and pick-up area was bright and very clean. We tried Rice Cake, Kimchi Beef Fried Rice, Jap Chae, Spicy Squid, and Beef Bulgogi (all pick-up). Nothing went wrong. They even included yummy banchan (side dishes) for free! If I am being picky, the Bulgogi and Jap Chae could be a bit more flavorful with a bit more oil and seasoning. But we enjoyed our meal and will go back often for sure! If you like or miss traditional Korean food, this is definitely the place to be! And just don't compare the only traditional Korean restaurant here w LA or NYC's.

Plum Soju
Davina R.

Such an adorable looking space. The decor/seating is very nice for a date night, or special occasion. The complimentary pickles veggie plates were one of my favorite things, soooo much nicer than bread rolls or things you get at American restaurants! I asked for the glass noodle dish to be spicy and over all I think the heat could have been higher but the flavor was delicious and well rounded! - this was my first time having soju and it wasn't bad but also not my favorite. Very sweet and zero carbonation. So If that's what you are looking for go for it!

Seoul Beef Soup

I've visited here 3 times this past year, and can't wait to come back! All of the food I've tried has been incredible, the interior is beautiful, and the servers are very attentive and kind. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Inside
Nikita B.

Great authentic place for Korean food in the Milwaukee area! I ordered the tofu stew with Kimchi and it came with a bowl of rice and unlimited amounts of kimchi. I love good kimchi and this one tasted fresh and well spiced! I obviously loved the fact that there was no limit on how many bowls of kimchi I could get and took full advantage of it by eating 3 full bowls of it. The tofu stew was warm and hearty, perfect for a cold winter day. I'm a fan of Korean food and this place hit the spot for me! So thankful that I found a great Korean restaurant in the area!

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All the food is great! Love the tteobokki and the sweet & spicy dumplings. Would absolutely recommend!

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4.4(1.5k reviews)
2.0 mi•Historic Third Ward
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This place will take care of you. Put your name on the list and you will be fed even after closing…read moretime.. when seated service was quick.Drinks first and hot food shortly afterwards...... perfect timing. The crab cake sandwich and fried shrimp dinner was delicious. This place has a big menu it's so much more to try, and they have specials for every day of the week.. you can also buy fresh seafood to cook yourself. I can't wait to come back .....try this place if you haven't it's definitely worth it!!! I watched my server take multiple tables orders with out writing anything down...that's definitely special....... And she got everything done right and quickly. Great service!!!

I had a meal here many years ago while in town and enjoyed it. Recently I had the opportunity to…read morereturn. St. Paul Fish Market is located inside the very busy and popular Milwaukee Public Market indoor shopping complex downtown. It reminds me of the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle. The only parking option that I am aware of is metered street parking. The building has 2 levels but the 1st floor is where most of the business are. It appeared to me that St. Paul's is the most popular business there. It is a seafood restaurant and fresh fish market. They have a small sit down area for table service dining or you can order your food to go at the counter. After being seated and reviewing the menu I decided to order the same meal I had over 11 years ago. I went with a bowl of clam chowder for $8 to start and then added a fried grouper sandwich ($16) with french fries for another $2.50. The chowder was perfect. Flavorful, delicious and I wanted more (5). The sandwich also was delicious and satisfying made with quality fish, lettuce, tomato, and bread. However while it tasted very good halfway through eating it the bread bun started to disintegrate and then quickly turned to mush before I could finish. Then I needed a fork to finish it. It got messy and I don't like that in a sandwich. It's only for that reason I give an overall 4 score instead of a 5. The french fries were very good tasting too but I had ordered too much food and only had room for a few of them.The table service was very warm and friendly. I believe St. Paul's is a very good choice for a casual seafood meal but please buy more sturdy buns!

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Crab It Your Way

4.3(3 reviews)
1.6 mi•Harambee

9/23/23; This place opened up again inside/ in conjunction with "The Q". I was so excited to go…read morebecause I loved their seafood boils at their old location and was bummed out when they closed. Stopped in for takeout. Ambience was cools and laid back at night, there was some soft jazz playing. Order 2 jerk salmon burgers and some wings with the "crab it your way" sauce. Flavor was on point for both. Wings were delicious and super crispy, just like I ordered. The burgers, although they were good, they were small for $18. Fries were decent, but a bit on the greasy side. Took 2 stars off because we waited 45 minutes for our food, when we were told 20 minutes, the burgers were small for the price and they charge an automatic 18% gratuity even for carry out ( I don't mind dine in). Also the girl at the front didn't seem too knowledgeable about the menu. Although I'm not a big fan of The Q, I would definitely go back for Crab It Your Way. I already know their seafood boils are bomb.

Completely satisfied. Amazing flavor. All of the sauces are delicious. I picked 3 of them - house…read morecrab sauce, butter and alfredo. What is nice is that they give you a free order of fries to try the different sauces, before placing your order. FINGER LICKING GOOD!!! I also tried the fried deviled eggs. It was surprisingly good! Oh my goodness!!! Never tried anything like that. Must try them!!! Definitely coming back.

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Crab It Your Way - Snow crab legs peeking out.

Snow crab legs peeking out.

Crab It Your Way - Dinner here tonight, unbelievably delicious!

Dinner here tonight, unbelievably delicious!

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Harbor House

3.9(818 reviews)
1.5 mi•East Town, Downtown
•$$$

Amazing location and ambiance, beautiful view! The food is pricey but high quality. The calamari…read moreand pork belly are both worth ordering as appetizers. The brazino is solid! The service is amazing, their two people approach ensures nothing is missed. The deserts looked and sounded amazing unfortunately our group decided to over indulge on the amazing apps and entrees. If we lived in the area we would definitely visit for special occasions or a date night.

OK.... this may be a bit picky but for the price paid it should be viewed with a critical eye…read more That being sad: We had the earliest (5:00) seating to celebrate our anniversary, and we had asked for a more quiet part of the restaurant. We arrived early and were told seating begins ad 5:00 if you would like to go to the bar.... Went to the bar and had a martini and a glass of wine. Well we knew it was not going to be cheap but I was a bit floored by the tab of $45 with tip and a charge for using a credit card. We were taken to our table which was at the back of the restaurant with a beautiful view and relatively quiet... perfect. Put our orders in with a very nice waitress: Me: 3 Oysters, Caesar salad, Lobster Tails Glass of wine Wife: Chopped Salad, LobsterTails, wine BTW. I love to have wine with a meal and enjoy it by the bottle. However in looking at their Wine Book they essentially triple the cost of a bottle. So to have a bottle of champagne was going to put us out over $150 .... for a cheap one. It was offered by the glass for $28. Bread was very good but with cold butter. Hate that. Chopped salad got a very high mark from a salad critic (wife) and my Caesar not so much. Get the one at Cooper's Hawk. for a comparison. The Lobster was great. $74 seems a lot until you go out and but anything comparable. The serving was generous and well prepared. A complimentary desert was offered and it was Chocolate and Hazelnut. VERY highly recommended. My mind had been set on Key Lime Pie so we had that too. Bottom line: $45 bar + $264 dinner+ $61 tip +$10 parking = $380 Would we do it again. Maybe but it was expensive. Oh I forgot there was a $5 charge for using my credit card. Good Grief!!

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Cousins Maine Lobster - Milwaukee - Connecticut roll

Cousins Maine Lobster - Milwaukee

4.4(14 reviews)
1.1 mi•East Town
Casual dining
Catering service

My wife and I shared the Maine lobster roll and the lobster grilled cheese. Delicious, fresh, and…read moreplenty of lobster in every bite! (If the person that was in Menominee Michigan on April 25 is reading this, I was the one that was in the US Air Force dress uniform. I just attended a veterans funeral, and your sandwich and generosity made for the very pleasant ending of the day).

A co-worker had suggested checking out the food truck when it came to Delta Beer Lab in Madison…read more I'd seen it on Shark Tank way back when and figured it would be a fun experience. I've never had lobster and to be fair shellfish is not really my jam. While the lobster mac n cheese and lobster tacos sounded absolutely incredible, I wanted to get a real lobster experience that wouldn't be impacted by other yummy ingredients like cheese (cuz who doesn't love cheese in Wisconsin?). I ordered the Connecticut roll because cold fish was just a bit too much for me. This thing tasted like BUTTER - and quite frankly, I think it's supposed to. I don't dislike butter, it is just quite a heavy accompaniment. Overall, I don't think I love lobster and I don't think I'd order it again... but I still ate the whole thing and was quite full afterwards. I was initially bit surprised at the $25 price tag for my not huge (albeit filling) sandwich, but lobster is an expensive commodity. I actually did some Internet searches for Madison and Milwaukee that had lobster rolls on their menu. First, there aren't many of them so consider this a special treat regardless. Second, the cheapest I could find was a $24 lobster roll and it went up from there. So, reasonably priced for what you're getting. This was a great, low-stress and "not weird" introduction to venture into lobster eating. It's not for me, but it seemed unfair to give 3 stars for not loving a food I don't overall like in the first place. The staff on scene were friendly and I had a good time, so 4 stars it is. If you actually like lobster, definitely look up their schedule and find them at a location near you. The parking lot was packed so obviously this is very popular which tends to mean pretty well liked, too. Come find out for yourself.

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Cousins Maine Lobster - Milwaukee
Cousins Maine Lobster - Milwaukee

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5.0(7 reviews)
4.3 mi•Bay View

First time at the local gem! Truly a pearl among the rest!…read more Oysters are great (just a personal fav but stick with East Coast). If you love hot sauce try the barnacle foods hot sauce, it's a nice creamy tomatoey hot sauce. Lobster roll is more of a slider size so if you're going for that you're probably going to want an app also. Bar staff is friendly and very accommodating. They have great suggestions! Music and decor is amazing!

Outlaw Oyster absolutely delivered from start to finish. We kicked things off with the chef's…read morechoice of three oysters, served with cocktail sauce, mignonette, and agua chile....every single one was fantastic and thoughtfully paired. From there, we shared the smoked trout appetizer and the calamari with agua chile, both of which were so flavorful. Then came the lobster sliders... and wow. Hands down the best lobster sliders of my life, served with drawn butter and Caesar fries. Completely indulgent and worth every bite. This is a must order. We also had to try the smash burger since they share space with Crafty Cow, and it did not disappoint...juicy, well-seasoned, and exactly what you want in a smash burger. Service was awesome throughout the meal (Dani was wonderful), and the vibe was warm and fun. They still had their holiday decor up, which somehow felt cheerful instead of overdone and made the whole space extra inviting. Fantastic food, great service, and a lively atmosphere...Outlaw Oyster is a must-visit in Milwaukee. I'll be back.

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