Popped in for a quick bite to share after an event. For early afternoon they were already out of a few items/we waited quite a bit for service even though the restaurant was not super busy maybe 3-4 tables. There was a small private event but they appeared to have a buffet style set up. What we ordered was decent. Just wish we could have tried some more items. read more

Milwaukee sail loft was delicious and fun! I ordered the lemon pepper mahi mahi which came with a delicious red wine butter which I can't recommend enough. The sides were crazy good too! The flourless chocolate cake is a can't miss, seriously take it to go for later if you're too full. The vibes were fantastic, especially right on the water it was gorgeous! But the highlight of the night was far and away our server, Sophia! Even though she looked so busy and had a bunch of tables we were so well taken care of. One of my friends had an allergy and she took it so seriously. Give her a raise immediately! Thank you milwaukee sail loft I will definitely be back again. read more

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I recently visited the Sail Loft with my mother before a concert for a light bite and some cocktails. We didn't have a great deal of time so we sat at the bar. A lot of the crowd seemed to be doing the same thing we were. The bar area is light and bright with a nice view - more casual than I expected with a fairly tacky mounted shark for whatever reason. There is also outdoor seating. Our drinks came pretty quickly and while my mom's was good, my batch cocktail was extremely watery. When the bartender came back I asked her for a glass to get some of the ice out and she offered to remake it, which I gladly accepted and it was night and day better. Our crab dip was good, with some spice to it. The crab was more a hint than actual pieces and the artichoke pieces were quite large, so the balance was off. The chips they came with were good and homemade. The mushrooms were served cold, which was surprising and I would not call it a bruschetta, since they came separate from the crackers and the cheese crostini. On their own, they would become quite boring, but when everything was combined into a bite, with the crab dip, it became a nicely balanced bite. The portions were generous. This is a place I'm glad I tried, but I'm not overly compelled to come back for a meal. The location is great, so maybe another round of drinks on the river one day. read more

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This restaurant is AMAZING! Amazing staff the food was great. Lilly, Nate, and Brendon are such a vibe. Highly highly recommend this restaurant. This place is right on the river and has great panoramic views!! read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - Tuna Steak - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came here with a group of co-workers. Wasn't clear as to what door was acceptable to use or not if walking up from the side and we ended up coming in the back door and being semi-told off by a server for not using the right door and then getting irritated as we tried to figure out what direction to go to get to where we were instructed by her. The server we ended up with was confused and overwhelmed and initially reversed drinks of. Few of those who were in my group. He was overwhelmed and there was only a couple tables in the pace beside us but we did get the drinks sorted out ourselves as he was flustered. Food came and it was actually really good and for that I will give the 4 stars but service was 2 stars at best. Sat a long time before seeing refills when needed. I'd recommend trying this but diner beware service can be shaky and make sure you use the street side door to come in. read more

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Good food, good drinks, good view and good service. Had the Camilari which was quite tasty. The Friday Fish Fry (beer battered) was slighty bready but, good. The drinks were done like any other place. The infused vodka drinks were good. The pineapple jalapeño drink was also good Our server Matt, was fun and attentive. Made the visit enjoyable. Enjoyed the visit. read more

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Sail Loft offers an ideal waterfront setting, making it a good choice for a special occasion. We were there celebrating a birthday. The location and outdoor patio are very appealing. However, the experience was somewhat mixed. The happy hour wasn't clearly advertised, so we had to ask the bartenders, who, unfortunately, were not particularly friendly and never smiled. The batch cocktails were also disappointing, tasting noticeably watered down and bland. The lobster roll, served cold with an overwhelming amount of celery, was not it for me. On the brighter side, I did enjoy the mahi-mahi fish tacos, which were generously sauced--something I would likely order again. However, the entrees didn't come with fries, and the old bay fries available for an extra charge were forgettable, certainly not the kind you'd savor every last one. I'd recommend Sail Loft more for its atmosphere and location than for the food or cocktails. read more

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Food good Service fast, thank you Lilian! Sunset dinner over Milwaukee harbor scenic We enjoyed the tuna steak with grilled asparagus and green beans and almonds We also enjoyed the Maryland crab cakes with old bay fries and Brussel sprouts with bacon chips Serving portion size appropriate for price. Only set back was the Brussel sprouts were a little tough. Eatable but just not perfectly cooked. read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - Maryland Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Today, my sister and I decided to try Sail loft. They were featured on one of the downtown dining experiences this week in Milwaukee. When we walked in the atmosphere was very beach shore like which we liked. Our host of sat us down. Our waitress, came over immediately and greeted us and brought us two waters. We then looked over the menu which they had a four course dinner or three course lunch I believe.. So we started out with soup. However, they were out of clam chowder, they were also out of mushroom, bruschetta, or anything with mushrooms. So I decided to go with a broccoli cheddar soup. It was OK. My main course was lobster mini sliders, which were huge disappointment. You could barely find the lobster and it was dripping in this cream sauce that had way too much tarragon for my liking. My bun was completely soggy.. it just had way more celery and other vegetables in it. I really didn't notice any lobster whatsoever. But again our waitress was very nice and accommodating to us. I don't know if I'll be back... extremely disappointed I had high hopes about this place and was really looking forward to it all week. read more

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Delicious food! Charming, efficient, attentive server "Summer". We recently moved to the neighborhood and will definitely become "Regulars" at the Sail Loft! read more

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I came here 30 minutes a head of time. I don't gamble when a friend offers a river cruise after 5 o'clock I did run into a little traffic. parking was a breeze most of the parking spots are 2 hours up till 6. 30 minutes I called Ron to let him know I arrived. And I was going in for an early beer and walk around the wind was coming from the east. So it was definitely cooler at the Milwaukee bay. I had a lakefront brewery riverwest stein they gave me the thumbs up to take it outside. They have plenty of seating outside along with a mini wild flower garden at the point to the. There are two sets of challenging cornhole boards because of the wind factor 10/2023 Ambiance 5 Service 5 Location 5 Value standard pricing for the location 5 read more

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Great outdoor setting along the water. Menu selection is very nice for the casual setting and there is full bar and draft beer selection. Service was personable we enjoyed our lunch. read more

We will for sure come back here. Had a late lunch early dinner. Quinoa salad, fish tacos and Scottish Salmon. I have alpha gal syndrome (allergy to mammal) and they worked wonderfully with me. Definite you need to try this place. read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came here for the first time and i ordered the mahi tacos with a side of brussel sprouts. The mahi tacos were okay... nothing special. The brussel sprouts were dripping in oil.. it was horrible. I barely ate anything at all.. will not come back do not recommend. Sorry. read more

Great place! Loved the location on the water, and our server was awesome. Had the Bomb burger, which was excellent. And a really good Bloody Mary. Look forward to coming back! read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - Bloody Mary and a sidecar of juicy mosh pit - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went for downtown dining and the restaurant clam chowder is chef's kiss!!!!!! Also the snappy shrimp are very good

We got right in which was awesome. Our drinks were strong and well made. Our meals were delicious! Our waitress was new and did fantastic! I definitely recommend the Sail Loft for dinner. Best meal we had in Milwaukee! read more

They take reservations online. Paid parking on the street is easy to find on weekdays. The service was good. Clam chowder seemed home made and was good. Lobster roll and crab cakes weren't bad. Drink list has a good variety. read more

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Last minute stop in for dinner on Mothers Day with my hunny and his daughter. We had the best waiter, Chris. He was very friendly and gave great suggestions as well as gave me the secrets to the Sunset Margarita. We had the crab dip to start and it was delicious! I had the French onion soup, it was delicious! Nice and thick broth, full of onions cooked to perfect tenderness as well as a couple big, crispy croutons covered with a think hunk of oowie-goowie cheese The Jerk Chicken had good smog meat and seasoning. It was a tad bit salty for me, but most everything will be since I try to stay away from so much salt. He had the clam chowder and lobster raviolis. He couldn't stop raving about how good they were the whole way back home. DIL had the chowder as well with the lobster roll. She said it was really good, but wished for more-chunkier chunks of lobster. All in all, we were really impressed and really enjoyed our visit. Even the young lady bartending reached out to us across the room to make sure we enjoyed our drinks and appetizers. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely go back. Great customer service is hard to come by, lately. So we really appreciate when a business goes out of their way to make sure their customers are happy. read more

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Cute spot located in Milwaukee's Harbor in Historic Third Ward. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner. They have ample waterfront outdoor seating and an amazing vibe inside especially when it gets dark outside. Love the shrimp tacos - the seasoning was the perfect amount of spice. They have Fish Fry specials on Fridays. We tried the Perch and Cod Fish Fry. I preferred the Cod but both were good. The Cocktail Shrimp were large and came with a delicious cocktail sauce. My only dislike was that I wasn't a huge fan of the sweet potato fries but highly recommend the regular potato fries. They had the BEST seasoning on them. read more

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My husband and I have frequented Milwaukee Sail Loft on several occasions and had a great experience. Today was not a good experience and as a result we will not be back. The fried Walleye was overcooked and appeared to be burnt. One of the servers said this was how it's supposed to be cooked. Really!? Culver's does a better job than that! The salmon with the house salad was good. I did ask for Caesar salad with dressing on the side but they gave me the salmon with the house salad. The Server was not nice! When I questioned her about the Walleye she got loud. read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - Walleye - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is typically a place that doesn't hit my radar but I was on a date and we went here. I was pleasantly surprised at the food quality and service. It was reasonably priced and good. It's not very gourmet but just good quality - I had the blackened mahi mahi with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. The portion size was not huge but was perfect. The setting is great with views of the Lake and it's very casual. I will definitely be back on a warm day to sit outside and enjoy the views. read more

Really cute little seafood restaurant/bar right on the lake. My friend and I got seated right away, didn't need reservations, and you don't have to wear a mask. We chose outdoor seating, and each table has an umbrella to block the sun which was nice on a hot day like today. They had live music playing and there's corn hole to the side of it. It's also dog friendly outside and they have a water bowl for the pups which is nice. We got the cocktail shrimp and crab dip for appetizers, so delicious! If only the shrimp were jumbo size cause I was hungry! Cocktail sauce was amazing. I also got the Peach Mosa cocktail, perfect summer drink. I got the lobster roll with old bay fries. Lobster roll was so delicious and the fries were yummy. They just tasted like normal fries to me though, I couldn't taste the old bay, but still good. Overall, super cute ambience and it was nice watching the boats come in and out of the channel. You can also walk along the boardwalk, which we did when we were finished. Great spot! read more

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Waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the Milwaukee River and boat dock. Very close to the Summerfest grounds. Casual atmosphere with great bar space. Service was friendly and quick. The Seafood Diablo was not spicy for me, but was flavorful and filling. The Fish n Chips was good, with lightly battered fish and rye bread served toasted and buttered (which was a new one for me). Items were a little pricey, but the food and atmosphere were worth it. read more

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Seemed to be inconveniencing the staff to be there. Also they seemed understaffed so that may have been part of the issue. Food was lack luster. Not bad, but nothing great. read more

We had reservations for 5 pm. Waited 10 min to be seated. Got our drinks about 10 min after being seated. Took our order and then we watched as multiple people that arrived after us getting their food. Finally got the waiter's attention and he realized he never placed our order. 1hr after we arrived we received our soup. 1.5 hours we received our food.. That being said food was very good but a little heavy on the salt read more

terrible service i was here for like 30 minutes and didnt even see a server, except for when it came to other tables around me.

You're better off going literally anywhere else, McDonald's will serve a better meal. Sheesh I'd hate to work here, everyone working except the waitress was unwelcoming and rude. The food was trash, that's why I'd rather eat McDonald's. The restaurant is in a great location has warm lighting but it's overall just cheap food, not even presented well and I'm assuming this place makes most of their money from selling alcohol, which was warm. 10/10 trash Waitress was awesome that's the only reason we had a good time. read more

Jen is the greatest bartender. The food is amazing and the outside bar is always a good time. The owner is always so friendly and accommodating. Will recommend this place to everyone. read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - Good times - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Food and service was exceptional!! You can't beat the lake views!! The soups are made from scratch. The clam chowder soup was tasty and so hardy. Fish and chips hit the spot!!! read more

It's a really fun, pleasant spot--sunny deck at a busy juncture of the river--but they could do more with it. We went for brunch/lunch in our boat and the dock is good. We caught them on a day when they were shorthanded so everything came out slooooow, but at least the manager warned us they were shorthanded. Fish tacos and my companion's burger were quite servicible. The Bloody Mary's, on the other hand, were insipid. Not enough ice, not enough spice and initially served with no dink on the side, which, if I am not mistaken, is a Class C felony in Milwaukee County. Dinks were produced when we asked for them. read more

Gorgeous day to sit outside on Sail Lofts patio! It's right on the river and was pretty busy - attracts a lot of boating traffic as well. There's a large indoor bar and restaurant, great for gatherings and events. The menu is a good size with a large variety of both food and drinks! My friend and I were nicely greeted and immediately seated. Our server was sweet and so was the view. However, I was disappointed with my lunch. I ordered the Brussels and Radish Salad (without nuts). It came out (with nuts) and was quite the bare minimum, especially for the price. $10 for a meal that doesn't leave you full at all is a bummer I'd say stop by for drinks at a great location! read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - Brussels & Radish Salad - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The main pull of this establishment is the location. Wonderfully situated where the Milwaukee River and Kinnickinnic River meet. Lots of seating, great for larger parties, and huge windows compliment the wraparound patio. I've dined-in twice and the overall experience has been good. Service has been fair, and the majority of dishes have also been good. For appetizers, we ordered the crabby dip and snappy shrimp. Both were great! The shrimp were nicely crisp and the sweet chili sauce was fresh and tangy. The crabby dip is like a warm artichoke dip, sprinkled with bits of crab. No complaints there! The shrimp tacos were tasty, but a grilled tortilla would have helped. And the fish fry- juicy with crunchy breading! The issue was with the most expensive item for the table, the blackened mahi mahi, an entre for $22. The fish was accompanied by brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes, both decent but in need of salt. But the mahi mahi-no no no. It was like biting into a chewy, saturated sponge. Water seemed to rush out of the flavorless bite. It was mentioned to the server but the person who ordered said they did not want to send back. It was also mentioned that it was a person's birthday at the table, and sadly no acknowledgement from the staff. I hope that small improvements to the menu will help to elevate Sail Loft's river presence. read more

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A seafood restaurant that cant serve decent, seafood... hmm lets talk We dined here with our toddler and ordered 2 Lobster Rolls, Fried Calamari and French Onion Soup..we also ordered a side of fries coz for some reason the lobster rolls didnt come with them. Service: 1/5 .... There is a fine line between relaxed and downright lazy. 15 mins after sitting down, our server comes with water. Couldnt be bothered to introduce himself and didnt even consider offering a straw for our toddler to drink water. This is when the restaurant was half empty. Sure when the time comes to serve the check (Tip time!) you get to see that obligatory smile on the face. Food: 1/5 The Lobster Roll - Shredded lobster roll anyone??!!??! By far the worst lobster roll weve ever had, and weve had a lot of them! The "filling" was this mince concoction of onions, celery, spices and what may have been lobster/fish/chicken or god knows what. It was minced and mixed into the salad to make a lump that looked a dine in version of Subway Tuna Melt. You simply couldnt taste or smell the lobster on there and im sure there was minimal of it. An absolute apology in the name of "Maine Lobster Roll". Weve had Maine lobster rolls in NY, New Hampshire, Boston and off course, in Maine. This was NOT IT!! $40 (2 rolls) for this crap Calamari: Decent but overly salty. While the plate looked well sized, dont be fooled, there was perhaps 40% calamari on there, and the rest was fried peppers, tomato and crunch. Frenc Onion Soup: Aye, this one was an abomination. The soup was watery, lacked the richness and creaminess from slow cooking the onions. Speaking of onions, there werent any. This soup had loads of bread (not croutons) drenched in the soup and all soggy and spread across the soup. The cheese didnt feel like gruyere and rather some cheap mozzarella. For $80, one can have MILES better food of any sort in Milwaukee. Just not here. read more

We went here on Friday as I was craving some fish. When walking in the place was empty. The server was friendly and checked on us right away. When the appetizers arrived they were very salty. We ordered crab cakes and the snappy shrimp. Then we ordered Seafood Diablo and it did not have mussels as it said in the menu and the pasta wasn't that good. Also we ordered a regular salad and the server brought it with salmon. The restaurant is in a great location, wish they will pay a bit more attention in the food. :( read more

This was a huge disappointment for everything we tried. Started off with the server missing up our orders (we were the only group in the restaurant). And then when we notified her that a soup was missing she said they are getting it and then she came back and said they ran out and just walked away without even trying to tell us what other options are there. When we got the entrees, again one meal was missing and we told the her again. She said they are working on it - 20mins later she brought it out (salmon) and it was served with cold butter. We were certain they just forgot the order and hurried to do something. To top it off, the salmon was badly cooked and the Brussels Sprouts were disgusting 9how do you get sprouts to be mushy?). Another meal in the group (the ravioli) was also cold. The rest of the group got a warm plate - so apparently things might have been just sitting there. When we were done with the entrees, she just brought the check without checking if wanted desserts (which we actually wanted). We were so ready to leave so we asked her to split the bill and she said ok and then came back with a horrible split that was not closely what we asked for so we had to sort it out amongst ourselves. Overall, that was a terrible experience and we definitely won't be back read more

Delicious! Tasty! And oooh so cute! Oyster shot was just right, the clam chowder tasty. Fish cooked to perfection and great menu for kids

Macaire and Sophia were the best bartenders i've ever had! French onion burger was delicious this is a must go!!

Jen the bartender is the best and she brings her Florida tan all the way up with her for the summer! Best crab cakes in the Midwest. Drinks are great, atmosphere is tough to beat. Ownership is present and goes above and beyond to make your experience great. read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft was very inviting and the food was good. There was also a great view of the river. If you are in the area I highly recommend checking it out. read more

Milwaukee Sail Loft - We had the old bay fries seasoned to perfection, the fish fry and a lobster roll. - Seafood Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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