We had a delightful afternoon lunch at MOTOR where we split the Roadhouse BBQ platter complete with sliced brisket, pulled pork, 1/4 rack of ribs, smoked beer and cheese bratwurst, jalapeño cheddar biscuit, grandma's refrigerator pickles, coleslaw, and french fries. The brisket was absolutely my favorite, with the pulled pork being a close second! I was slightly underwhelmed by the ribs, but overall the BBQ was very delicious and hit the spot. We tried all four of their Signature sauces with my favorite being "The Hog," a peach habanero that was perfectly sweet and spicy and went well with everything. We also had to try iron skillet cornbread with honey butter and hot honey it was sweet and fluffy and exactly what the doctor ordered. I loved the vibe of this place, and appreciated that we could walk off our full bellies on the riverwalk. It's perfect if you're craving BBQ on a nice MKE day (: read more

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Connected to the Harley Davidson Museum sits a restaurant with hearty food, good drinks, and nice staff. They even give the kids an ice cream with their meal! I got the chicken sandwich with a slaw on it, it was a thigh piece, juicy, pretty good. I also got a prosecco. My child got the kids chicken tenders and fruit, he enjoyed them. My partner got the chili, said it was thick and delicious. We also got the cheese curds as an appetizer, all curds are good to me! Our waitress was very nice! Recommend if you are looking for somewhere after the museum! read more

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I took my parents to Harley Davidson museum recently so we came in here for lunch after. It was a Tuesday so they had tacos and margaritas on special. The restaurant itself is huge! Lots of space and plenty of tables. Love the bike up front and views of the river. We started with a pretzel appetizer. Very good but could use more cheese sauce. My mom got chili which was a huge portion and tasty. I had a blend of two salads, and it was subpar. The green avocado dressing was flavorful. My son's Mac and cheese was probably the best thing as far as food! Our waitress was friendly and prompt. The bathrooms are upstairs and the women's had a sign saying it was closed so this was a bit frustrating as we had to wait to use the family restroom multiple times. Cool and fun spot, especially if you're already next door at the museum read more

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Cool venue right by the water. Love Harley decor. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. We had a drink at the bar (old fashioneds of course!) which were good. We then sat down for dinner - plenty of seating but we did have a reservation just in case. I ordered the ribs- which were good. I also had bites of their fish fry which was excellent- I'd probably order that if I visited again on a Friday! read more

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We stopped in for a late smacked the charcuterie place with hot honey or something like I never experienced before! And the chili without the chain read more

As foodies, this was one of our best meals in Milwaukee!! The brisket and corn beef sandwiches were both out of this world!! The BBQ is one of the best I have ever eaten!! The service was great, our waitress was attentive and recommended the brisket!! It is a really cool spot near the water with a casual vibe!! I highly recommend checking it out! read more

Started off with an order of cheese curds. They were good, but for $15, I expected more. I'd skip those next time. The one pound BLT - dang! It was amazing! I rode for 610 miles to visit the museum and well, if you're a Harley enthusiast eating at the museum is part of the experience. The interior is cool - Harley engines and parts scattered everywhere. The service was....meh. The server took her time and could have refilled drinks more often. I'd still come back for that BLT. read more

MOTOR Restaurant - One pound BLTABT - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Went here for some fun on the last day of summer vacation, and back to school tomorrow, Food was excellent, I had the tuna steak sandwich, very good. Husband only had a bowl of chili which was very hardy and filling. Kids are very fussy but they have a nice kids menu and our server was very generous with the substitutions. Also enjoyed the 2 stores, one was an outlet store and if your lucky enough to find your size you can get some pretty good deals read more

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So here's the story. My father-in-law and I were at this restaurant yesterday for bike night for the Harley museum event. We decided to sit down and Order two brats with fries and a beer. It took so long for us to get our order. As I finally got up after waiting over an hour they finally came out in the nick of time. We weren't angry just a little disappointed in how long it took for such a simple meal. As far as the quality of the meal goes the fries were quite tasty. The brat however was very disappointing and actually disgusting looking. The pickles on the side were all so quite soggy and gross looking. When I finally bid into this questionable object my senses were correct. Quite disappointing and not tasty. The waitress was very kind and apologized by bringing out to on the house beers. Very nice of her. Very sweet. The overall aesthetic and Ambience of this place was quite nice. It gave the sense of this is a high quality restaurant. A place of fine dining and tasty food with great beverages. Well as far as the food goes so far our thoughts are that it was quite disappointing minus the fries and beer. After I got home I woke up in the middle of the night and had to shit my brains out. I new immediately that the brat came back for revenge of my opinions towards its undesirable and unquenchable ability to satisfy an appetite. I clung to that porcelain throne for dear life and exercised the demon. At first I was actually quite nervous as my stomach was in a lot of pain. But after the sweet relief of ridding myself of that brat I began to feel much better. The staff was quite nice. If you're going to get a beer And a snack this place could be good. But if you decide to order the brats, Enter at your own risk. Also be prepared to spend a lot of money. read more

Krispy chicken sandwich was great and also chocolate milk The service was great there wasn't that much ambience, but I really did not care read more

Was running errands and decided to pop in and try out Motor for a quick bite! Well they were actually pretty busy due to a big outlet sale taking place at HD however we lucked out with our arrival and only had a 10 minute wait. Food came out quick and we knew what we wanted to order right away since we used our wait to look at the menu. The fries were amazing!! We both enjoyed our burgers which were piled high in toppings! read more

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I've been to the museum a couple of times now but have never tried the restaurant. I was surprised at the multiple options and different varieties of dishes. They had a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes for those who are looking for them, and they were clearly labeled as well. I got to try the Cajun Chicken Club, which was good. The fries were perfect and crispy, too. Pretty good for my first experience! read more

MOTOR Restaurant - Cajun Chicken Club - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Table for one is very disappointing from a company that has high standards compared to many American Made companies. Was not impressed with the service for 1 compared to what I've seen with tables of 4 or more. Fish Fry was not impressive to speek of Menu choices could of been better over all Host stand needs more than 1 person during the lunch time read more

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Good beer, good food but extremely slow service. This was not my first time eating her this year. It appears that they never have enough service in the place. Today they had their semi annual factory outlet sale which was packed with people. You would think that working adequate staff in restaurant Would be critical. Oddly enough, if I didn't see any manager working the floor. Only one person behind the bar to handle both the bar customers and the weights they're from the floor we dictate at least two people behind the. Shame they can't seem to get this right. read more

This is a good place to be at Thursday Bike Night the energy and atmosphere is amazing . The different people and music is entertaining. The food is always good and made to order. Staff is always friendly and accommodating with any food requests specially for me since I have a few food allergies. While bikes night is not all year round it is a lot of fun when in season. A great gathering place for all kind of events at any time of the year. Highly recommended! read more

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The food is ok, but over priced. The staff is friendly. Bike nights during riding season is a great time to stop.

David and I went to Motor Bar after visiting the Harley Davidson Museum. There was a 15 minute wait even though there were plenty of open tables inside. Probably a staffing issue, so it was no problem. The vibes inside the restaurant were super cool, and our waiter was very nice and attentive! It took about 30 minutes to get our food which was surprising because we were there at 2pm (kinda a random time). I got the nachos as my meal even though they were on the appetizer menu. They were yummy with plenty of toppings so every chip was covered in meat and/or cheese. The real bummer of the meal was David's burger. He got it medium and it came out sooo overcooked. It was so dry and it tasted burnt because of how much they over cooked it. If it wasn't for the barbecue sauce and other toppings, the burger would have been inedible. If we go back, we will definitely get their meats and not the burger. I will say it was a perfect spot to grab lunch after you visit the museum, since it's right next to the building. We still had fun and see the potential in that place! read more

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The food was pretty good - no complaints. I had the pulled pork with slaw and crispy fried onions and batter fries. Tony had the chili. We both had a lot to eat, very filling. This is a nice space for dining, overlooking the Milwaukee River. The service was not so good. Not her fault, but our server had an emergency and had to leave and said her manager would be helping us. Nobody ever came back to check on us, provide a to-go container for leftovers or give us our bill. It was really hard to find someone to flag down. The people at the table behind us were waiting even longer and it looked like they got up and left. I think the place has potential, maybe just needs to work on a few things. read more

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There were 5 of us on Friday night. The restaurant was not crowded at all. Our server was extremely slow. It took over 5 minutes to get our drinks. Splenda was asked for and it wasn't till the second tea that she went and got it. I'll check back in whenever we get our Fish fry 's To continue all 5 of us had the Fish Fry for $19.99. It came with 3 pieces of fish, slaw, French fries and a corn bread muffin. There were lots of fries. The fish was all crust. When you peeled it off it was a tiny bit of fish. We were all disappointed. The corn muffins were because they had run out and had to make new ones. We will not be back. read more

Today, my sister and I decided to stop for Thursday bike night. At the Harley Davidson Museum. While we were there, we had a delicious dinner at the motor bar and restaurant. I ordered the Thursday night special which was fried chicken and it tasted so delicious my sister had a slow brisket wedge salad. The service was so amazing and the ambience was awesome. read more

I liked it.. I liked the food and I liked the location and I liked the way the bar/restaurant was set up. Mrs Yelp has the Burt ends and tomato soup. She ate all the Burt's ends and didn't share- if that tells you something. I had the CAJUN CHICKEN SANDWICH- 12.95. That was good and a full portion. The sauce cheese bacon combo was spot on. The fry's which I couldn't finish were also rather tasty. The bloody Mary's were a big hit. I do think the prices were just a tad bit higher because of where/what it is. Still Recommend.. read more

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$2 kids meal on Mondays. Parents know the value in this! Especially for a toddler who may not eat the food (or throw it). The Mac and cheese was very cheesy and good. The brisket nachos had a great balance (maybe a bit much of ...gasp... cheese, but that's just personal preference). The BBQ sauce on the brisket was money! So good! Great amount of jalapeños for me. Great size for sharing... we weren't ready for dinner, so this was a v good snack. The waitress was one of my favorites! She just knew what I needed before I even said it. She's either a mom or just intuitive... or both! They also have spotted cow on draft, so we definitely enjoyed ourselves! read more

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Fantastic spot on the river with a beautiful patio that has games and fire tables to enjoy. I went to Motor Bar for the first time for a Yelp event and will definitely be going back. Staff were fantastic and the food is delicious. I would definitely recommend this for a night out! read more

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Great eats and food choices. Had a wonderful server always insuring we had what we need. Busy lunch crowd. Seems like customers like using outside voices. Lots of seating, TVs, great views for the window seat. read more

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We stopped here on Father's day after visiting the museum. We heard there was a special for fathers at the restaurant but when we asked our server they just said "it's a brat plate". Not many details shared so dad chose something else on the menu. Our server also kept shouting at us - it wasn't that loud in the restaurant so it was just jarring. It took a bit for us to get our drinks. The "chaser" with the bloody was less than half of the glass it was served in. For the price, they could at least fill the small glass full with Miller Lite. The portions were okay but the quality didn't really match the price. The brisket had a lot of fat and gristle - left a good amount on the plate. The mac and cheese wasn't that exciting oreven that cheesy. Cornbread was dry - could've used a side of butter or something. Heard the pulled pork was good but not as good as other BBQ places in the area. Best thing about our visit was the gal who dropped off our food. She seemed to like what she did and was good at it! Wouldn't mind enjoying the patio but will maybe only stop when they have drink specials and/or live music. read more

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Stopped by recently for a Saturday evening dinner. The first thing that surprised me was how slow they were for a Saturday evening. They had live music and there were very few people in the expansive dining room. So, if you're looking for Saturday evening dinner and don't have reservations anywhere, I imagine you could get in here no problem. My dining companion and I ordered bourbon old fashioneds which are served in the Wisconsin fashion (sweet, sour, press). For a starter, we shared their soft pretzels. They were everything a freshly made pretzel ought to be and served with beer cheese and mustard. We could have used double the beer cheese and half the mustard (and would order that way next time!). Delish. For my entree I ordered their bbq chicken salad, The chicken was great, drizzled in their spicy and delicious bbq sauce on a bed of greens, corn, and black beans tossed with a chipotle ranch. It was a solid salad. The service was lovely and the live music was a blues band and they were wonderful. Get to it! read more

MOTOR Restaurant - Bbq chicken salad - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Drinks were pretty much water down heavy on the ice light on the liquor.. Food was very much overcooked. Old grease nacho chips were dark brown potatoes smashed wasn't smashed fries was brown and they supposed to be yellow very distasteful... read more

Stopped here in between events at the Fiserv and was so easy to get to. Reservations were easy and the food was delicious! We started with a pretzel and cheese curds. And then my party had sliders, brisket mac & cheese, and BBQ plate. All of it had rave reviews. Will be back! read more

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I think it was during a radio promotion a few months back that I heard that MOTOR Bar & Restaurant has an all you can eat fish fry on Fridays. A Friday finally occurred where I didn't necessarily need to head home right away after work, so I motored (see what I did there?) over to MOTOR to give it a try. I will admit, when the plate arrived at my table I was a little disappointed to see cornmeal breading on the fish. I know some cornmeal breaded things can be good, but I've had a recent string of bad experiences with cornmeal breaded cheese curds and I was a little surprised that MOTOR wasn't playing on their strong Wisconsin and Milwaukee ties by having a beer batter for the fish instead. Man, I regret being disappointed at all. The cornmeal was a perfect compliment for the cod. I'm not sure if the breading itself was what had a little kick or if whatever they dipped the cod in before breading it gave it a kick, but the combination of the fish, the slight heat, and the cornmeal was something I didn't know I needed in my life and I'm glad it now is. Along with the fish, both the fries and cornbread (which is way better than rye bread and you'll never convinced me otherwise) can be all you can eat. I'm sure it behooves them to do that because they're spending less money on fries and cornbread compared to the fish, but as somebody who really enjoyed both the battered fries and the soft and slightly sticky cornbread, this meal was just heaven from first bite to last bite of all three items. I absolutely plan on coming back for the fish fry (it's $15.95 as of 4/21/2023). I'm also intrigued by some of their barbecue items and wouldn't mind checking out the all you can eat barbecue on Saturdays. read more

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we were hesitant. could the food really be good here? We were pleasantly surprised. From the pulled pork sandwich, pretzel, burgers, sliders, club sandwich etc. No one in our party complained. But i can say personally that my pulled pork baked potato was excellent. Potato was cooked throughout with tender pieces of smoked pulled pork, cheese, sour cream, butter, bbq sauce and green onions- very very very good The burgers were grilled perfectly, nice size burgers, and nice brioche buns. read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Monday and was surprised to see so many people here. It turns out a big tour group was here taking up two or three large tables. This place is plenty big so that was not an issue. Our waitress was super friendly. The menu is pretty typical for a place that caters to motorcycle fans - lots of barbecue and burgers. I ordered their special Guinness wings which were very good but very pricey (actually everything on the menu seemed pricey but that is apparently the case at many restaurants these days). My dad got the beef brisket sandwich which he like a lot. It was so big he took half home for dinner! Overall a good place with lunch near downtown that is easy to get to with lots of free parking. A good option even if not visiting the very good museum. read more

Beautiful ambiance. Excellent bar and friendly bartender. Delicious drinks. Tasty and fresh food. Fish fry is very good. Fries are great. Desserts are awesome. Baby back ribs are tasty. Spacious restaurant. Outdoor seating is available. read more

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This was my first visit to Moto. We went to the Vintage Fest, my kiddo got hungry so we took a break from shopping and decided to stop in for lunch. Service was great, loved the space....but the food was middle of the road. My kid got chicken tenders. They clearly were the type that come frozen in a large bag, the subpar fritter breaded type. While he was eating he stopped chewing, made a face, then told me the tenders were hard. Seemed like they had been cooked earlier in the day and sat in a warmer. He liked the fries but I was not a fan. I had the bbq brisket sandwich. It came with fried onions that were HARD and inedible. Seems like a lot of their fried food is precooked and sits in a warmer. That's the only explanation I could come up with because freshly cooked food isn't lukewarm or dry. It blew my mind because it took 25 minutes to get our food. The restaurant was not that busy. The brisket was the only decent thing, bbq sauce was too sweet, the roll I didn't eat because it was gummy from the bbq sauce. My fries were lukewarm. Overall, maybe stop in for a drink and enjoy the vibe but definitely skip the food. read more

I was visiting the nearby Harley Davidson Museum when I discovered the place. I wound up ordering a pulled pork sandwich with fries and lemonade. The lemonade as fresh, and they actually give you a decent size glass. It was so good. Oh and that sandwich... I am drooling just thinking about it. The word perfect comes to mind, also I swear the best fries I ever had in my life. Next time I get to Milwaukee, I am returning to explore more of that wonderful menu. Highly recommend Motor to everyone. read more

MOTOR Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This restaurant is very convenient if you are at the HarleybDavidson Museum. When we were here, it was absolutely packed. But we waited and as expected, service was slow. We understood considering how busy it was. I ordered a burger and I thought the flavor was bland. I used a lot more ketchup and mustard on it than I normally would. The fries were soggy and seemed like they were sitting around a while. They have a full bar. I ordered a local beer to Milwaukee and thought it was very fresh and happy. It was great. I wish I remembered the name of it now. Maybe the food is better on a regular day. It is ok if you are hungry and at the Museum. Besides that, I would recommend going a couple miles to the downtown Milwaukee for a lot more restaurants. read more

Hi. I visited for my birthday on January 16th with a party of 12. Customer service was excellent and the drinks were delicious. The food on the other hand was supar. Chicken wings and pulled pork sandwiches were both dry and overcooked. Cod fish was too salty and fried hard even after a second attempt to correct this fish it was even worse. I will not be returning after this experience. read more

Brunch with Santa was a success. Santa was appropriately plump and listened to the grandkids recite a list of the gifts they wanted. And so WI to get a photo of your kiddo on a Harley. Order the BBQ - the food, service and pricing were on point. read more

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Great atmosphere surrounded by vintage motorcycle engines. Right next to the museum and giving a discount if you visit. Not a busy day and I was visited by a server in a normal amount of time. I ordered the grilled cheese and the tomato bisque instead of fries. It's cold today. :) read more

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We had the Ho ho ho Loco Moco and 2 coffees. $21. Less than 48 hours ago we had the Loco Moco at the Hilo Zippy's on the Big Island. So, we were really excited to see a Loco Moco once we got to the MOTOR bar and grill so we could compare. From the description on the menu it seemed to us that the HD version would top the Hawaiian chain restaurant. But, sadly, what ended up being served to us was the best example of a 1 star breakfast we have ever had. From now on our reviews will refer to this breakfast as the low bar to which other meals will be compared. The rice was basmati style with some being undercooked and crunchy, the burger (we asked to be cooked "medium") had a dry sawdusty texture, the egg was waaaaay overcooked (I mean waaaaaaaay overcooked), but the worst part was the gravy which tasted almost exclusively like salt. Plus!!!! No Mac salad!!!! Plus the service was not that great as the waitress was slow and had an expression on her face as if we were bothering her to be eating in the restaurant. So, if you're in the area the museum is awesome!! But, not the food. read more

MOTOR Restaurant - Ho ho ho loco moco - Barbeque Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We stopped here while driving from Green Bay to Chicago. Good half way point to see the Harley Davidson museum, shops and grab some lunch. The server was friendly and helpful. Food was good. Recommend the brisket over all the meat options. Large shareable portions. Great atmosphere too. read more

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