Cute and calm atmosphere. Friendly and attentive staff. Dinner was great. Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. There is a parking lot across the street from the restaurant. read more

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It's been awhile since I patronized a fabulous restaurant Service was 10 out of 10 And out course you always get that one table that's always loud that you can't hear each other talk. The food was 10 out of 10 Unfortunately I had to give the desert menu a 5 out of 10 since I wasn't able to get my favorite peach cobbler read more

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This restaurant was amazing! I went with a big group so was luckily able to try many of the starters. We started with the 1/2 and 1/2 board. There were two housemade sausages on the board and both were very good. One was a chicken based sausage and it was so delicious! The pita bread that came along with it was so soft too! For starters, we had the mushroom fricassee, savory cabbage, and smoked pork belly. All was so good, but my favorite was the pork belly! It came over a bed of some beans and the sauce it was it was so so good. For my entree I had the halibut. It was so fresh and flavorful, and the mashed potatoes were delicious! The service was great as well. And the overall vibe of the restaurant was modern but classy and cozy, a perfect combo. Would be great for a nice date night. This restaurant was amazing, I can't wait to go back! read more

Everything about our experience was fantastic! Every bite of food was delicious! There were five of us who ordered a whole variety of appetizers, main courses, and desserts and each one was spectacular. We also had one of the best servers I've ever had. Shout out to Carson for really making us feel so taken care of. He was very patient and kind. He knew so much about everything on the menu and was great about sharing his recommendations, which were all spot on. One thing he admitted that he did not know much about was beer. So when my husband had a question about one of the beers, he just said... Let me bring you a sample so you can taste it. We were there celebrating two birthdays so he brought us out a complementary drink to help toast the birthday people. Since I had not ordered a drink, he even made sure to make mine nonalcoholic. We never felt rushed. We got to just relax and enjoy the gorgeous atmosphere. I wish I could give Morel and Carson more stars! read more

OMG ....After securing a last minute rez we arrived and were greeted by the always gracious & welcoming host and led to our table situated near one of the pieces of their great art collection that only adds to their well designed dining room (weather permitting there is also a lovely secluded patio) .... Service was both personable & superb with ample & much appreciated explanations to our questions of taste & preparation .... Drinks were both creative & delicious... and the food? SUPERB ! We indulged it the heavenly Chanterelle Mushroom Fricassee served atop a delightfully rich & flavorful polenta plus Smoked pork belly perfectly paired with savory sweet corn to start & frankly could have stopped there since everything was sooooo good . We continued with possible their best melt in your mouth elevated version of pot roast , their incredible beef cheek entree & their simply exquisite rainbow trout stuffed with red potatoes , pickled red onion, capers, pea shoots, & herbed butter... in a word .... OMG . All of the accolades regarding the taste & quality of our dishes aside I also have to again give credit to the incredible wait staff who served and placed these sumptuous plates before us SO quickly after they were prepared by the chef that they arrived actually steaming! Bottom line ? If you appreciate food locally sourced , prepared in house & served with grace & attention? You must dine at least once at Morel ! read more

Attended one of Morel's morel dinners recently and it absolutely did not disappoint. The five course meal with wine pairings was divine and a wonderful experience. Before each course the chef, wine expert, and mushroom expert gave an explanation of the dish and pairing we were about to have which was very nice. For this dinner they had us seated at larger tables with other diners, which help create a space for conversation and a way to get to know the people around you. I am excited to go back and try Morel on a more "regular" dinner service night. read more

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5/5!! Had the best time and enjoyed Morel. The beet salad may be the best in the city. My group of friends all enjoyed our entrees and cocktails. Only downside is we made a reservation and we're seated 20 minutes past our designated time. This would not be a problem, although we had plans after! Even with this small hiccup, I will definitely be back to sample more of the menu! read more

Morel - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We dined in the simple but cozy back garden patio and enjoyed exemplary service from Aga, who demonstrated superior knowledge of and recommendations for the menu items. I normally stick to vegetarian options but the meat dishes seemed more inspired, so we started with homemade bread service and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly and then shared the substantially-sized walleye and duck breast entrees. The dishes were both complex and beautifully plated. This has to be one of the tastiest meals I've had in recent memory. No room for dessert, unfortunately. read more

Morel - Duck Breast - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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On my way to trying all the top restaurants MKE has to offer, I stopped off for a nice meal at Morel. First, it's hip inside. It comes off as a trendy urban spot with a huge buzz of upscale people. I liked that. Our waitress, Madison, was really terrific. She is an A+ and set off the evening well by going through the menu, asking about allergies, touting the farm to table reason to believe and generally making us feel welcome. The interior is wood and the crowd was loud. For a place to have any semblance of a conversation, this is a difficult one. But, the food is really the star. We had the bread service as well as the four cheese plate. Great start. I opted for the fettuccine with this melted cheese and black truffle. The pasta was good, the sauce was alright but the truffle was essentially flavorless. As someone who goes to Alba during truffle season, I was overly optimistic that some would have made their way back to Milwaukee. Anyhow, not a big deal. The flatbread with burrata was excellent. The tomatoes had flavor and the bread was really delicious. My father had the hangar steak. He was happy with it but actually like the fresh salad just as much. There were not a whole lot of things to eat as a vegetarian, but I knew that beforehand. So, in summary, really good. read more

This place was fantastic. Our host was super welcoming and once he found out we were from out of town and we were looking for recommendations on things to do in the city he was happy to help. Shout out to Ralph. He ended up giving us 3 brunch recommendations and multiple other places we should visit while we were in town including going to prairie park for the view. Our server was super friendly as well. The staff was great. We started with a half meat/ half cheese charcuterie board and it was our best one in the city yet. It came with bread but we also ordered a bread basket to be sure. A variety of cheddar, triple cream, along with beef summer sausage and a venison sausage with apples, honey, nuts etc. Literally everything was amazing. I ordered the smoked venison ragout which was super decadent. The smoky venison was tender, the noodles were made in house and fresh. The MUSHROOMS THOUGH. cooked perfect, flavor on point. DO IT, it's called Morel afterall. read more

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In Milwaukee for a volleyball tournament and my son wanted a burger as usual. We attempted to be seated at his choice of location however there was a 30 minute wait time. Not bad but I assumed we could do better. To our benefit Morel was next door and the gentleman whom greeted us was able to seat us right away. Due to the menu being a bit more than burgers I ordered for him as well as myself. Needles to say my son is a changed man. The food was exquisite. Being from Chicago my standards are high when I spend my money and this place exceeded all of my expectations. I had the pork and he the lamb but the preparation of the two I refuse to distort and strongly advise you to try it for yourself. Met the chef/owner on the way out whom seem to be a humble fellow that enjoy wowing the hell out of people because that is exactly what he did for us. We were told to come back in May/June for the fish and I've already blocked my calendar. read more

Three of us dined at Morel a second time recently and again had a very good experience. We ordered two salads - Savoy Cabbage and Roasted Beet - and liked both. One of us felt that the Roasted Beet salad was a bit too vinegary, although the other two found the flavors to be well balanced. The Smoked Pork Belly was just as good as we had last time. We each ordered a main course. The meat in the Lamb Shoulder was presumably locally sourced and thus a bit gamier than the typical New Zealand lamb. Even though the lamb was evidently cooked with a lot of spices, I would have preferred more Middle Eastern spices to suppress the gamy taste more thoroughly; mixing the beaded lamb with the pork sausage that was included in the dish did further suppress the gaminess, nevertheless. The Duck Breast was very tasty, although the skin was too tough for us to chew; perhaps the flavorful skin was just for the taste and supposed to be left uneaten. The best of the three main dishes was the Pumpkin Gnocchi, which had impeccably balanced flavors and texture. The Chocolate Terrine that we shared for our dessert was also very good. read more

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Two words: Amazing food. Everything is farm to table and there is an intimacy here that makes you feel as if you're hugged in a warm blanket by the fireplace while eating a fantastic dinner. The ham and honey biscuit is a must-try for appetizers. I tried the short ribs which were to die for, and my dinner companions had the lamb shoulder that they said was very good as well. Great wine list here too! I have never had Barolo and this 2012 vintage rocked! I will 100% revisit. read more

Morel - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The last time I was at Morel was 6 years ago! Went back for my birthday because I remember the food being delicious and my memory was not wrong! From start to finish our meal was excellent and I cannot for the life of me figure out why we stayed away so long! If I had to pick a favorite appetizer it would be the smoked pork belly but really everything was so so good! The smoked lamb ragout and beef short rib were our entrees and I 100% recommend them. It was such a pleasant experience from start to finish with excellent service and a lovely ambiance in their outdoor dining area. If you're looking for a unique spot with amazing food Morel is definitely the place to check out! read more

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I'll make this short: this restaurant was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The appetizers, cocktails, wine, entrees and dessert were all spectacular. I am now a changed person with higher expectations of what an excellent dining experience should be. Get to this place as soon as you can! I came here as a double date with my brother, his girlfriend and my girlfriend. It was great for groups, with a short wait for seating despite our reservation. The service was excellent, and the server gave us great recommendations. We started with some cocktails which were unique, delicious and perfectly balanced. I would come here for cocktails on their own. There were several appetizers, each priced at about $10. Interestingly, there's a bread option for $3, and it's good we didn't order it because our charcuterie board included enough for the four of us. The charcuterie board was fantastic. It had several different unique items, and I fail to remember what each of them was but take a peek at the attached picture for presentation. I believe one of the items was a duck liver pate, another may have been head cheese (which sounds awful but I assure you, it was one of my favorite items), and there were several mustard options. We also got the Lamb Carpaccio which was excellent and flavorful. The two appetizers were a perfect amount of food. They also have a great wine list, with something for every price point. The bottle we had chosen had a small bit of cork in the wine, but the server promptly strained it and served it in a decanter. As if everything so far wasn't already phenomenal, the entrees blew me away. I chose the Smoked Lamb Ragout and my girlfriend the Pork Shoulder, and words can't describe how delicious and well prepared these items were. Something about the pappardelle that they used just hit a little different, and the pork shoulder was so tender it almost made me cry. I was happy my girlfriend was willing to share. Dessert was equally as delicious as the entrees. I highly recommend Morel! It's a bit on the pricy side if you go all in, but you can also keep it to a reasonable level of expense if you are mindful. But, for heavens sake, get to this restaurant soon if you are anywhere close. read more

Morel - The fantastic charcuterie board. - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We went here for our wedding anniversary and had never been before. The staff was extremely welcoming and polite. We had pork belly for an appetizer and it had great flavor, but seemed a bit tough. We had the rabbit noodle dish and beef short ribs with sweet potato etc. The rabbit was satisfactory, as the meat had no game taste and the pasta was clearly made from scratch. It was overly familiar in flavor and wasn't a value buy in my opinion. The beef short rib dish was fantastic. The presentation was attractive and the balance of savory flavors was spot on. However, I would say both dishes were teetering on the salty side. We did spend a pretty penny, but overall felt happy with our selection and will be back for occasions. read more

Morel - Spring Forward cocktail and Smoked Pork Belly - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I feel like the people have already spoke. Hands down. The food is awesome here. Salad, beef, veggies.... All of it. It's amazing! Far more care than average put into your food. You will pay higher priced, but it's above great. It's all well thought out, cared for, prepared.... It's awesome. The severs are nice too. Friendly and not over the top. They're not snobby and making you feel like you're wasting their time. Love the ambiance. Cozy cozy in there. Big enough but small enough. Hard to explain but they make it feel almost like a big dining room. Cozy but not like you're sitting in your neighbor's lap. More than space between everyone. Fun area downtown if you want to go out before and after. This place is a treat read more

Amazing food! Atmosphere was peaceful and beautiful. The service was right on point and the drinks were amazing

This was our first visit to Morel, but definitely not our last! Everything is homemade and locally sourced. We started with Lamb Carpaccio and Mushroom Fricassee. Both were packed with flavor. The creaminess of the polenta with the mushrooms made for a perfect bite. For mains I had lamb ragout with homemade pasta, mushrooms and a hint of chile. The smoked lamb was so hearty and filling. My husband had the pheasant breast. We had never had pheasant before and were pleasantly surprised with the flavor and tender meat. The jus and salad paired perfectly making this a light, tasty dish. We finished with the chocolate terrine and apple tart! Just the right size and sweetness to finish off the meal without feeling overstuffed. The terrine was rich and smooth with an espresso sauce and topped with pistachios. The apple tart with cinnamon custard and salted caramel ice cream tasted like a bite of fall. So delicious! read more

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Wonderful ambiance, especially on outdoor patio. Gorgeous view. Food was fresh and visually appealing. I had the smoked ham biscuit with honey butter, the cheese board, and a drink called Moving Out of the City. Topped it off with some Peach Cobbler and Bourbon Ice Cream. Zero complaints. Shout out to my gorgeous waiter Joseph. Do yourself a favor...when you visit Milwaukee, visit Morel. read more

Morel - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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It was an excellent meal from start to finish including the service, the atmosphere, and of course the food! We started with a morel fricassee appetizer and a salad then shared the walleye. Having grown up on walleye and loving it I was hoping for something really good and this exceeded even my high expectations. It was probably the best walleye I've had in years and was perfectly cooked and served on a bed of ramps and fiddleheads. Highly recommend you try! read more

Morel - Morel Fricassee - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Another great dinner with friends at Morel. The biscuit with ham and honey to start is always amazing. All of our dinners were delicious. Service was great as usual. Highly recommend. read more

I had a wonderful time at Morel. The staff was extremely friendly and offered fantastic recommendations. The pork belly was some of the best I've ever eaten. Everything is homemade and delicious. The drink specials were amazing! I can't wait to return. read more

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From a food perspective, Morel may be the best meal I've had since moving to the greater Milwaukee area. Everything was delicious, the dining room is delightful, and the restaurant is in a great neighborhood that I'll be back to explore at another time. Though we didn't get to dine on Morel's patio, I expect that we'll return to give that a try as well. My only "mild" complaint was that the cocktails were a little...I don't know...odd? Definitely inventive, but I found that they didn't compliment the food all that well. The Frogette didn't finish hers, and I ordered a glass of wine just before my entree arrived. Won't stop us from returning though, and we'll see if Morel can get that extra star. read more

Lucky to have gotten a table at 5:30 because shortly after arriving the place started filling to capacity with diners who smartly reserved tables. It's easy to see why this place is so popular. Everything, ambiance, decor, friendliness of staff, number of staff, and even the playlist was excellent and we haven't even started talking food yet. read more

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Come for the fungui and stay for the dessert. Oh my delicious! It's been awhile since I have gone to a new restaurant and Morel is hands down my absolute favorite restaurant to eat at in Milwaukee. From the minute you walk in the door, you are welcomed into a place pulsing with life and a collective team creating a beautiful ambiance and experience. When it comes to dining in Milwaukee, this place has it together. I was greeted by the wonderful Miss Sara and asked her her favorite items in the menu. Her recommendations did not disappoint. The Mushroom Fricassee was mind blowing good and something to savor as long as you possibly can when diving into this dish. I recommend taking a bite and giving yourself a minimum of 15 seconds to chew and enjoy the flavors that arise. Next we had the special with an Alfredo topped with shaved truffles that made my friend and I feel like we were in Italy We had some greens with the beat salad to balance the meals and loved the freshness of the beats paired with the pistachios, a favorite combination of mine. Our main included the rainbow trout flavors were not as bold as our previous dishes but the overall plate was good. Perhaps a but more spice or a sauce here to make this dish shine . But the winner of all of our dishes were not any mentioned above but from the dessert menu with the chocolate terrine! I wish I could have recorded my first bite on video. I felt like the girl from Willy Wonka who eats the gum and is taken on a journey of tasting layers upon layers of flavors. This was the absolute best dessert I've had in Milwaukee. It is a must for your visit! Thank you Morel for the opportunity to experience life in your space in such a beautiful way. read more

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Everything about Morel was fantastic for dinner. Our hostess helped seat us at the bar because we did not have reservations. She asked folks to move down because there was 3 of us. Our bartender was friendly, funny and informative. The food was described as it was served which is helpful. The atmosphere is perfect. The food was amazing. I cant wait to go back and will make a reservation next time. One server was staring at us awkwardly which we noticed a few times so we didn't like that but everyone else was awesome. The owner walked in under a hoodie to not draw attention to himself which we found classy. read more

Morel - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The farm to table cuisine is off the charts FRESH! One word: SAUSAGE!!!!! So amazing! This is one of the best "not so hidden" GEMS in Milwaukee. They treat everyone wonderfully, know everything about the menu, and aren't shy about offering recommendations. (Listen to what they tell you!!!!) Fabulous! read more

Must go. Everything was delicious. I was in WI for business and found this place, and it was so good I would travel back just to eat there. Cannot say enough, just go. read more

Had an amazing experience at Morel. Got a drink at the bar to start, one of their house cocktails which was incredible. Ate on the patio which is so gorgeous. Service was amazing, our waiter checked in with us constantly and food came out when ready. Every dish was amazing, we couldn't even pick a favorite they were all phenomenal! The duck confit was especially good, the meat melted in our mouths. We were too full for dessert so we'll be back soon! read more

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My friends and I went here on a whim, and the host was extremely helpful- pulled a table together for us outside in their super cute patio. The walk to the patio revealed the beautiful interior of the restaurant making this a great option for the winter or summer. The food was absolutely delicious- especially the braised beef short rib! Cocktails were great too and the wine list was superb. read more

Morel - Braised Beef Short Rib - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Not sure how we haven't made it to this gem in Walkers Point until now, but definitely will be visiting again. We made reservations and I highly suggest doing so because it fills up and stays filled up! The interior to me has an intimate European decor feel to me. It took a little while for our server to get to us but she was very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a great list of handcrafted cocktails and while I didn't try one the hubby had one and said it was delicious. They have seasonal cocktails as well as standards. The house red wine was delicious and they had a nice variety. Hubby had the pheasant (a first) and I had the pork shoulder and both were outstanding. I have never tried pheasant but found it to be light and flavorful. We split the cobbler which was life changing! They make their own desserts as well as the ice cream (rhubarb) and the flavors are a celebration in you're mouth! And I'm from down south so we know cobbler! Only thing that kept it a 4 and not a 5 was a timing issue time to get to our table and get our drinks, order, as well as our bill but nothing to keep us away! Definitely a beautiful evening and great choice for dinner. read more

Morel - Mushroom on Polenta - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is a MUST visit review. We made a reservation to visit this spot because we've never been. It's definitely a hidden gem. Never seen or heard about it. We arrived a little early and was immediately seated. The host was very kind and told us we were in for a treat . Our server was very hospitable and knowledgeable in regards to menu and cocktail options. The atmosphere gave me a romantic vibe. Beautiful art pieces on the wall throughout the space. I had the rainbow trout and it was the best I've ever had. I am very particular when it comes to fish. It was well seasoned and so much flavor throughout every bite. I was eating the skin y'all . That's how delicious it was. My partner has the Lamb shank. It was the first time she eat her whole meal and wished she had more. The dessert was delicious. I typically don't like warm fruit but the peaches. I almost forgot for the starter, we had the house smoked Ham biscuit. listen my mouth is watering even thinking about it. Every bite was like a little party in my mouth. We are definitely going back. Great service and experience!!!! Make your reservation today. You may even see me there read more

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One of my favorite Milwaukee spots. Each dish I have ever had here has been spot on. Wine list is great and ingredients are fresh farm to table, seasonal items read more

Amazing. Smoked lamb ragout was one of the best dishes I've ever had. Service was great as well. Never ran out of water. 100% will be returning. read more

One of Milwaukee's Gem! Amazing food to service to ambience! Loved how awesome everything was. We entered around 6 pm and got seated almost right away without a reservation (although I can see how this place can become super popular and reservations are recommended). Our server was awesome and took us to our seat. Our server showed up at our seat shortly and told us the specials. Everything sounded amazing. We loved the morel mushroom special starter and then we got the leg of lamb and the delicious trout! Both were amazingly flavored. Loved how the lamb had stronger flavors and the trout hAd milder yet delicious sauces. Overall it was both really good and very wholesome. I highly recommend this place to other wanting to explore restaurants in Milwaukee providing fresh farm to table experience! read more

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When you make a reservation for 1 (seated) and the maître d' asks if you can sit at the bar before you can even say who the reservation is, you know you have a problem. The tequila signature cocktail was good, but it was not good at all from there. The bartender entered the wrong appetizer and then failed to enter my main dish as I sat. What a disappointment, and the service was woeful. read more

This was probably the best meal I have ever had. Restaurant has great atmosphere and the staff was wonderful. Can't say enough good things about the experience we had there. Great job Morel. read more

It's been a few years since I wrote a review for Morel, but I have been back several times and it's always been fantastic. It can be pricey, definitely a special occasion type of place, but the food is wonderful, as is the service. The menu changes often but we got a steak dish a couple of times that is one of the best meals I have ever had (and I didn't think I liked steak!)! One of my favorites in Milwaukee. Another review complained about lack of parking, but there is a dedicated lot across the street for Morel patrons. read more

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Morel has a fun menu, definitely on the rich and decadent side. I had the summer squash salad and it was fresh and sharp - a delish way to start the meal. I loved on the the short rib, which was tender and dressed in a rich gravy; very nice until I got to the cold menu. As I was most of the way through it before I hit the ice cold center, I didn't feel like dealing with it. The dish was so tasty, I will definitely give Morel another try someday. Service was really good, the bar staff was slinging really tasty looking cocktails, and I'll definitely be diving into the wine list next time. read more

Morel - Beautiful presentation, but cold in the middle! - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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