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Oscar's Pub & Grill

4.4 (937 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Happy hour specials

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The Big O
Alexander D.

If there is one thing I can say it's Oscar's best burger in MKE! Oscar's is an amazing place on the south side with a fun vibe! They have some of the best staff as they will treat you like family and ensure you have a good experience. This is a place to meetup with friends or watch a game and enjoy either a burger or their wings. We have been frequent flyers over the years and have just enjoyed the consistency that you get knowing you will always get good food and a great time!

The Big Gringo & Jimmys Nuggets
Steph M.

Stopped in for a bite after a brewers game. Burger was made to order & establishment was clean

Looking forward from the back room
George T.

One of my favorite places for burgers. It's the great alternative to the competition. I can alway trust the meat was ground and formed fresh and made to order. Service was excellent, food came hot, quickly as ordered. And plenty of choices for the most pickiest of customers. Glad to see the quality is still great. The room was comfortable, plenty of tvs. There are 3 areas to sit at. Tables are quickly bussed even when busy. Sadly the patio was closed today. Summer is over make the best of fall y'all. 26/2025

Aleena V.

Oscar's Pub & Grill - Milwaukee The burger was juicy, cheesy, and stacked just right on that soft bun = perfection. Fries were crispy, seasoned with parm, and hit different with the dipping sauce. Bonus: loaded nachos on the table = cheesy, filling, and shareable. 4.6/5 - Oscar's is a true MKE staple for burgers & pub vibes, always satisfying and worth the hype. Check out my @ratedbyaleena IG page for the full review! #RatedByAleena #Foodie #MKEEats #MilwaukeeEats #OscarsMKE #FoodieAdventures #FoodieLife #GoodEats #FoodReview

Gringo burger in front, back is a Hongo burger with swiss and mushrooms
Suzie B.

5 stars for the tastiest burgers EVER. The meat and buns are top notch. A yummy buttery bundle of delishness! Served hot with a smile. Onion rings and fries were good.

The Buffalo chicken wrap and fries.

The service was awesome. Prices were amazing. We had Buffalo chicken wraps but the burgers all looked phenomenal! We had the cheese nuggets too. I would recommend hitting the 4 story antique mall either before or after your visit to Oscar's!

The Aloha
Rhett B.

My 13 year-old loves cheese curds and while we were in Milwaukee, we found Oscar's after a quick search on Yelp for cheese curds. It was awkward walking in because there was no hostess, no stand, or no sign that said seat yourself. I took the latter which didn't bother me but introverts in your group like my wife might have a hard time with that. I lead my group to the back patio and sat us at a table. We ordered our food and started with Jimmy's Nuggets or cheese curds. They were very tasty and had a batter that reminded me of corn nuggets. I wish we were given more ranch. For my entree, I ordered the Big O. This burger came with bacon, cheese, jalapeños, fried onions, and guacamole on the side. My burger was cooked perfectly with a nice buttered bun. The only aspect of my burger I didn't enjoy was that there was no sauce on this burger. I feel like a Chipotle mayo would have went great with this burger. I tried it was BBQ, sweet habanero, and Chipotle and none caught what I was hoping to taste. The homemade guacamole did help though. My wife had the Aloha that came with a pineapple, ham, avocado, havarti, and teriyaki sauce. If I ever come back to Oscar's, this is the burger I'm ordering. The fries were home cut and were seasoned with garlic parmesan. Oh so savory! Service was pretty good. The value was really good as well as cheese curds, 4 homemade fresh burgers, and a drink was like $53. If you are looking for a homemade burger with home cut fries, try Oscar's!

The grease left by the big O burger
Alex M.

Was recommended to me by a local I was working with. Told me to get the big O burger. So I did. And it was greasy. lol. So much on it. For sure the messiest lunch I've had in a while. Service was prompt but not super friendly. It was a good bar to hang out at.

Nice  and clean  old Milwaukee charm
Mike R.

Very good burger and fries , very good service , and for the size and quality of the burger, very reasonably priced. A winner !

The big foot
Danielle P.

The food was excellent! A great place to get a burger. The have a parking lot and street parking. The place was super busy for a weekday. There was plenty on seating and bar seating.

Bloody Mary
Tony F.

Came here with a group of friends since we were from out of the area, and can't wait to come back! Old school Mexican burger pub, with a very lively and loud atmosphere. Our waitress came to seat us right away and got our food order and drinks very fast as well. I ordered their famous "Big O" and it did not disappoint. Fries were also fresh (didn't taste like normal fast food fries) . The burgers are quite large , but everything tasted absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back!

Stopped in for one of these delicious treats..... late supper so why not

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the flavorful burgers, generous portions, reasonable pricing, and friendly service. The lively atmosphere is also noted.

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Haven't had that good of a burger in a long time. Old school fries. Solid!! Must try. -Big Gringo

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Oscar's is a great place for lunch. Their burgers are phenomenal, quick service and affordable!

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Hidden gem! The veggie burger was so amazing! Great prices & customer service. I'll be back.

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An MKE staple! Get the wings extra crispy with the sweet chili sauce *chef's kiss* Burgers and drinks are noms

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Is Oscar's family friendly during the day? We went for a date before the museum a few months back and the burgers and drinks were top notch. We just moved to the city with our nephew (4) and wondering if it's appropriate for a family lunch

Yes, it is family friendly during the day

Do they require reservation for 10? We don't need to pay together or even sit right next to each other, I'm not sure of the seating layout. TIA!

I don't think they take reservations, but it would be polite to give them a heads up of how many people will be in your party, so they can plan accordingly.

I heard Oscar's has Monday tacos? Sounds great! What can I expect?

Tuesdays. Al Pastor or Carne Asada topped with a cilantro and onion mixture. Choice of corn or flour tortillas. Sauces served on the side. $1 per taco.

Is the veggie burger vegan?

Yes. It is bean based.

What is on the fries?? I can't tell if it was parmigiana or not but it was delicious!

Yes. That's what it is. Very yummy.

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We were in town for a event. Found this place & devices to check it out…read more It was a good choice. The place was busy. We checked in and sat at the bar waiting to be seated. Had a couple drinks that were mixed well, old fashioned and a Malibu & Diet Coke. Then decided to just eat at the bar. We ordered chicken littles, fries, Chicago & western hot dogs. Roasted beets , potato truffle soup. All of this was so good. The soup was amazing. The Hot dogs were surprising, off the daily special menu. Topped it off with a red velvet cheesecake. So good. The place had a great vibe and lots of character. Would do it again when back in town

What an absolute gem! Swingin' Door Exchange has such an incredible vibe, bringing together a fun…read moremix of tourists, folks grabbing post-work drinks, and pre-concert crowds. The service was top-notch from start to finish, highlighted by a super nice bartender who made me feel right at home. They also have an amazing selection of craft beer choices to go around. I ordered the prime rib dip, and it was out of this world. The shaved prime rib was cooked to perfection, and the au jus was intensely peppery, savory, and comforting--it honestly tasted just like something my grandma used to make. Shoutout to the roll, too, which achieved peak "soakability" without falling apart. If you're in Milwaukee, do not skip this place!

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Swingin' Door Exchange - Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

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Swingin' Door Exchange - Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

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4.1(871 reviews)
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Introduction including Milwaukee Sports:…read more Final of 3 reviews representing 3rd quarter of 2021 in scrapbook series is Brat House. In September 2021, I went on a Chicago/Milwaukee vacation. I attended 3 baseball games: White Sox, Cubs, & Brewers (in chronological order) on 3 consecutive days with my friend who joined me for the vacation. Of the 3 baseball games I went to my conclusion is Go Brewers! My favorite basketball team, Phoenix Suns, where I'm from before living in the DC area the past 15 years, lost to Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 championship, which was disappointing. But I was happy for the Bucks as they seemed to be a nice team and was glad it wasn't Lakers, Knicks, or Spurs. Speaking of the Bucks, Milwaukee Brat House is right by where the Bucks play in what they call the Deer District. Experience: My friend was a bit crazy. He wanted to go to a baseball game a 4th consecutive night for a 2nd time in a row for Brewers. As great of time as I had, I wanted to see other things in Milwaukee. So, I drove around the around seeing various things. Then, I was trying to figure out what I wanted to eat for dinner and gravitated to the deer district area. I walked along Doctor MLK Jr Drive, a nice corridor with various bars & restaurants. I settled on Milwaukee Brat House. I ate outside as it was pretty busy, was hungry and just wanted to eat. I ended up getting a bratwurst and cheese curds. I think they had BOGO beer as I had 2 beers (as pictured). Brat was great, but I stopped eating pork not long after; so I'd probably get a standard hot dog. The #1 selling point for me was getting cheese curds. When in Rome in Wisconsin, I wanted more cheese curds. They were awesome! The beer was great too; I purposefully picked some local beer company. The server was nice & helpful too. Overall, a great choice.

If you're in Milwaukee and looking for a great place to grab a brat, Milwaukee Brat House is…read moredefinitely worth a visit. It was a busy location, which is always a good sign, but the service kept things moving. The giant pretzel was excellent--crispy on the outside with just the right amount of salt and perfectly soft on the inside. The variety of dipping sauces made it even better. The cheese curds were also delicious and are a must-try if you're visiting Wisconsin. The bratwurst was very good and full of flavor. Overall, everything we ordered was enjoyable, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by Milwaukee Brat House if you're in the area.

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Milwaukee Brat House - Bar and dining areas

Bar and dining areas

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Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel

Milwaukee Brat House - Cutest darn chaser with the Bloody Mary. Ask for a bit of spice, delish!

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4.3(246 reviews)
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Von Trier looks like an historic German beerhall and lounge, with wood beams, a chandeleir made of…read moreantlers, and a walls of tapestry murals, a beer garden, and wall-full of steins. There's been a bar here for nearly 100 years, and it's been Von Trier's since 1978. Closer to hometown fame, theres a picture of the Pabst Mansion over the bar, as Panst was founded here in Milwaukee. In fact Von Trier's chandelier is the original from the mansion. The one currently in the mansion is a replica! We showed up as a group of 12, and were seated and served right-away. Good German foods: giant but light pretzles, tender flavorful spaetzle, the best (brat)wurst, (well i thought it was funny). More bests: The best fried cheese curds ever. Crispy coating over rich cheese. Not very squeaky though, so amybe you lose that to get the coating super-crisp. And the best, best wings ever! In a German beerhall! Who knew! So light! Mildly spicy tossed so lightly in BBQ, not soaked until soggy. If you drink 7 one-liter steins of beer in 7 (i think) days, the Stein Meister will issue your official stein in their display! Choose from around seven German beers on tap, plus several more internationals on tap, plus Guinness on tap, and of course more in the fridge. To keep The Stein, have at least one stein per month for a year. You can miss one month. Don't miss two! There's only 50 steins! New ones only come open when someone misses! We wish this beer-y wing-y curd-y treasure was in our neighborhood.

Von Trier has free trivia on Thursday nights at 7pm. I've gone a few times and have noticed that…read morethe service is all over the broad. Last week, it took 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge us. Last night, our server, Ella, was on top of things. Big fan of the pretzel with cheese. They also have free popcorn which is nice to munch on while playing trivia.

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Von Trier - Apply for the stein club! Only 50 steins!

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Von Trier - Schnitzel sando

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4.3(373 reviews)
2.4 mi•Lower East Side
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Milwaukee classic for cozy cold weather lunches and dinners…read more The staff always feels like family, and the food provides the ultimate comfort you're looking for when your tummy needs a hug. The root soup is clutch, and the classic Irish fare is on point. Also lovely that the shepherd's pie and other menu options can be made vegetarian. Did I mention they have a hot beverage menu???

My wife and I have been going to the County Clare since we moved here 25 years ago…read more It saddens me to say I wont be returning. I sat down for dinner this evening with a two former students from when I first moved here. We had a nice meal and a couple of pints each of Kilkenny cream ale. The bill was reasonable at about $100 for the three of us and I gladly payed $120 including the tip. We were catching up and chatting about old times. I was just thinking about ordering another pint when a woman who was not our server stopped by our table to inform us that she would be "Needing the table in about 10 minutes." This would never happen in Ireland or any other civilized country. I remember when Barry used to stop by tables and sing for us and no one would think to rush you out after a meal. I mentioned what happened as we were leaving to the bartender who just shrugged his shoulders. It's all about the money now. I guess the world has moved on. What a shame.

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County Clare Irish Pub - Dining room

Dining room

County Clare Irish Pub - Pub Salad

Pub Salad

County Clare Irish Pub - Fresh pint of Guinness

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We stopped here with 2 adults and an 11 year old child and we all had a great time. My partner and…read moreI loved our beers - i had a sour for my first and a smoothie beer for my second. Both were fab. No clue what my boyfriend had but he seemed happy. The child had 2 local root beers and he loved them. We planned to stop in for one quick drink bc we were waiting for the trolley and it wasn't scheduled to come yet. Then they said they were going to start quizzo. We aren't really quizzo people but I went up and asked if we could just do maybe the first of the 6 rounds. The cost was $1 per person - and she told me the child is free. (Jokes on her bc 11 year olds know a lot more random trivia than I do). We had so much fun that we stayed the whole time. Side note: it seemed like a lot of groups were cheating around us. But we were legit playing w no devices... hence we lost haha. Also while we played trivia they had The Breakfast Club on silently in the background - so fun!!! If I lived in the area I would come here all the time. It's a great bar selling a great product.

Last stop of a Milwaukee area brewery hop last Wednesday night & my 399th brewery ever. Andy was…read moremy friendly and tolerant beertender....I was feeling sassy....not cool, sorry. With the Brewers playoff game on, the place was bustling. It was a tidge calmer at the bar, where I was sitting. Patrons and staff were all cool. After perusing the tap list I asked friendly Andy if he would drink the Dunkel, MC Hammerschlagen or Louie's Demise? Andy replied: I could let you try them and then decide. Well alrighty then! I opted for the delicious Dunkel. The tap room was inviting & spacious, beertenders were wonderful & parking was pretty easy on the street. thanks Eagle Park for being such a delightful wrap up to my day of Milwaukee brewery hopping. Looking forward to my next visit when I won't have an agenda to make it around town and can make a day of it in your digs, cheers!

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Eagle Park Brewing - Outdoor patio space

Outdoor patio space

Eagle Park Brewing - Blueberry raspberry lemonade

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3.9(344 reviews)
1.6 mi•Downtown, Westown, Bronzeville
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Our grandson brought us to the OGBH for lunch yesterday. The experience was great! The seating and…read moredecorations, especially in the back half of the restaurant, brought to mind several of the authentic Gasthäuser I visited in the Black Forest of Germany when I was in the Army in the early 70s. The food and drink were just as evocative. I had the pork schnitzel with mushroom gravy and pomme frites. My grandson ordered the currywurst (fried sausage in a delicious curry-tomato sauce). My wife went vegetarian with rotkraus (roasted red cabbage) and kartoffelsalat (warm German potato salad). All of the food was outstanding. I paired my meal with a liter stein of true German Dunkel. We will definitely be returning!!

This is do not miss place - somehow I have missed this on every trip to Milwaukee...including at…read moreleast a dozen on the same street! How does this happen? Thanks as always to Yelp for finding OGBH - because this place is AWESOME! We wanted to sit at the bar, but the bar was busy, so we grabbed a table in the other room and the bartender came to us about 4 minutes later and said there were 2 spots at the bar! So, we moved to the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the next 3 hours - we might still be there, if it wasn't for the Brewers game we had tickets to! We enjoyed several different beers on tap, talked with the bartenders - specifically Mitch and Sarah and of course the other people at the bar. We enjoyed the OGBH Brat - for sure the best brat I have ever had. The bun is perfectly warm and toasty, the brat is delicious and full of flavor and of course, it's snappy! We even tried the bavarian pretzel with the yummy cheese! I love this place - I don't have to search for anywhere else to go now that I have found this gem!

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Old German Beer Hall - Not seasoned spatzel but still good

Not seasoned spatzel but still good

Old German Beer Hall - Dunkel and Amber

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Dunkel and Amber

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