to staff (seen and unseen), hostess', manager(s) & ownership: you're doing everything amazing! if a customer complains; please ask them their mental status, flavor palette handicap and/or their reason for raining on your parade! you have EVERY DETAIL done and is not to be questioned. to the public: yeah this is da best! whether you're going cuz its chow time or the black tie event; they have it all! wait staff is always smiles, helpful & on top of request, questions & general knowledge. our waiter, and to protect him i am not naming, he'll remember the ppl in jeans, boots and RR talk! anyway, he sets a standard that watching others are par with. the meal...just taste and enjoy. period! i want to be here more often than my places in NOLA (see my reviews). so yeah kick ass all perfect and i am back... read more

Just had a great curbside pick up dinner! The short rib tacos and pretzel veal were great choices for take out. Very efficient service.

Have been there 3 times and disappointed each time. Food did not taste good. Only positive is restaurant has good atmosphere and great outdoor seating read more

Phenomenal customer service!!!! They saved the night! On September 30, my fiancé and I went out to for our anniversary. First we went to Bonefish Grill and they made us waited for a table which is normal. But when we sat down, nobody came to greet and serve us for almost an hour. They're not even busy at all. We left there and called this place to let them know we're on our way and want to make a reservation in case they close soon. They were so nice and ready for us. They serve us right away and this place was packed and busy. The host and waiter was very kind and constantly checked on us. We didn't wait long for our drinks and food. Everything there taste so amazing. Love their watermelon salad. I had it one time and I've been talking about it to my fiancé to try. Now he finally tried it he love it. And he's not really a watermelon guy. They gave us dessert to finish our night off. Everyone here just smile and kept greeting us making us feel special. I love this place a lot and I will keep coming back. Thank you to the staff there this night for making our night wonderful. We appreciate everyone there. read more

Local sourced, unique menu. This is our "go to" restaurant because of its great food and atmosphere.

Nice atmosphere but a little dark for me. You could tell my waiter was new and had every line he was supposed to say memorized. I had the cedar plank salmon because of the waiter's suggestion and he was spot on. It was great, but the buttery sauce made the plate. I ended the night with a berry cobbler with ice cream. I would go there for that alone. read more

Farm to table restaurant with quality food and menu that change fairly regularly based on season and availability of ingredients.

My coworker was heating up her lunch yesterday and for once I thought they smelled amazing. Upon further investigation, they were the pork medallions from Parkside 23. This is a place that I've heard of, but never bookmarked or made it out there. When I got home and realized there was no food, I quickly suggested we check this place out. The rest is a beautiful memory. Parkside is nestled off North Ave in Brookfield on the land of it's own sustainable farm. Most of their herbs/spices and vegetables are not only grown locally, but are grown on the plot of land you're sitting at. Plus - their meats are all locally sourced from friends and farmers in the area. The dimly lit dining room was inviting and romantic, but not holding itself to an uncomfortable prissiness. Our server was fun and friendly, he was manning a party of almost 10 by himself, so he was stretched a little thin but that was understandable. I started off with a glass of the Charles and Charles Pinot Grigio, and it was delicious. For a starter we ordered the creamed corn. "Why would we just want a dish of creamed corn?" asked my naive partner, well you wouldn't know until you get this hot ceramic vessel filled with the creamiest, butteriest, crunchiest corn and most savory bacon chunks that you will ever have. The corn was fresh picked, the bacon was crispy and salty, the cream... I am salivating just thinking about it. For entrees Joe got a shrimp linguine dish that was a special. He complained that it was very oily, and not much of a flavorful "sauce". He said the shrimp was cooked perfectly, but that there wasn't much else going on in the dish, and he likely would not order it again. I on the other hand, would wait outside in a Black-Friday style line to get this meatloaf again. The large slab of mixed meats had a perfect thick sear/burn on the outside (I would venture to say that the meatloaf was legitimately burned, and as a chef, I never would have sent that out to to a customer), HOWEVER it was absolutely how I would like it. The veggies, a fresh and bright mix of green beans and carrots, were underseasoned in my opinion, but I appreciated the simplicity of steamed, fresh vegetables. The mashed potatoes were unfortunately a little dry, but I didn't mind. There was a sauce served with the meatloaf, like a ketchup and it really balanced out the dish. The food was seriously phenomenal, and the service was good and the place was great. ABSOLUTELY cannot wait to come back and try everything else on the menu--though I may always have to start with the creamed corn. read more

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All sorts of good things happening up in here! If you ever are in Brookfield (and I understand if you never are), this is the place to go. Farm fresh food, perfect service, and really nice atmosphere. I had the braised short rib sandwich. It was soooo good. I went with "vegetables" as my side, and to my pleasure a great brussel sprout dish was provided. i could have had a mountain of that for my meal! and do yourself a favor and have a cup of their chicken dumpling soup. My counterpart had the veggie risotto and added a chicken breast to it. I sampled it, and it was great too. Hidden gem. yes. It is a short drive from mayfair, so maybe if you are there (and i understand if you never are), swing west on North Ave and check this place out. read more

Parkside is the best Brookfield restaurant we've tried. But then again...that's not saying much, as Brookfield really doesn't have much to choose from. We've been there several times, and have had hits and misses each visit. But it's good enough to get us back again and again. The Good: -Beet Salad -Crispy pork belly -Creamed corn w/ pork belly -Potato chips (side) -Cobbler of the day: If they have peach that day - GET IT. YUM. The Not-so-bad (just OK): -Beef brisket -Chicken Dumpling soup: flavorful soup, but wished there were more chicken and less dumplings...actually just wished it was a chicken soup. -Braised Pork Rotisserie ribs: not bad, but the corn bread was bland and such a disappointment -Banana Split: interesting, but not as good as the cobbler. -Duck: i honestly can't remember it...but it didn't stick out as a bad dish! -Short Rib sandwich The Ugly: -Creamed spinach: bleh. The first one we ordered was so salty neither of us could swallow more than a bite. So we sent it back (we're usually not the type to...but it was THAT inedible). The second try was better - but not good enough to ever order again. Service: Inconsistent. One server got uncomfortably close (think 5inches from your face), another one talked a mile-a-minute (think of a speech w/o any commas or periods), and one was super nice and friendly. Each time, I just hope to get the last one. Looking fwd to warmer weather, when we can actually see that Parkside is actually park side. read more

Yay farm to table! Yay locally sourced! Showed up around 8:00pm on a Thursday night and they were full. No wait, but there were several large parties in the dining room and an event in the outside seating area. We were a little disappointed not to be able to sit outside on a gorgeous evening, but I guess the rehearsal dinner (?) people could have it.... On a side-note, it was the absolutely perfect setting for a small dinner party like this. Sunset in the background and the old cemetery across the street even added some romance to it all. First impressions: Oh, how cute! (Walks inside) Oh. How strange. Decor is like a mashup of classic diner semi-circles and Old Country Buffet carpet. Lights are super dim. BUT... The food was awesome. We both opted for the braised short rib which was super tender and the sauce was rich, but not overwhelming. The creamed corn was amazing. Everyone here raves about the creamed corn and you will, too. I wish we had ordered a side of veggies but it was entirely too much food. Next time we go, we'll get 2 smalls and an entree to share. The service was friendly enough, but amateurish, like it was his first job as a server. The water glasses are small jelly glasses and we had to ask for them to be filled constantly. Our server did come by to check on us pretty frequently so we took those opportunities to remind him. And then he'd come over with a nearly empty carafe, walk away to get another almost empty carafe, and so on. That said, I'm looking forward to going back, trying some other dishes and sitting outside by the birds and old headstones. read more

Oh hello, Parkside 23. Don't mind me; I'll just be over here drooling on the menu you've provided me. Yelp led us to PS23 for a recent celebration with friends and I couldn't have been more pleased. SCENE: We didn't have a reservation. Having never been out before, we called about 30 minutes out to determine if there'd be room for us...unfortunately the call ahead was for large parties (larger than our four). No big deal; we wanted to try it and figured the food was worth the wait. Upon arriving, we were directed to a table in the bar area and were seated right away. Nice! STARTERS: Drinks and the Caprese Flatbread. Yum city -- oven-dried Roma tomatoes (my favorite kind of tomato) and a basil pesto made my taste buds sing. ENTREES: The cedar-plank salmon (5 stars) was out of sight. Tender and delicious...accompanied by a sweet potato/parsnip hash that had me thinking I'd commit multiple crimes for the opportunity to enjoy again. My dining partners enjoyed the seared tenderloin (5 stars), mac and cheese (4 stars) and a combo of the pork fries (3.5 stars) and Woodstone roasted shrimp (5 stars). The pork fries were somewhat of a letdown -- very mushy overall, but they flavor of the pork and beer cheese was a redeemer. SERVICE: Friendly, but lost 1/2 star for lack of consistency. Drink glasses sat empty without a check-in for quite some time. Our server did explain she was new, so I chalk this up to inexperience. This would NOT keep me from dining here again. OVERALL: 4.5 stars. Would definitely return for one of their nightly specials (burger and beer, etc.). Just a phenomenal meal and experience all-around. Easily in my Top 10 for great meals in the Milwaukee/near-Milwaukee area. read more

Who wouldn't want to dine at a place that grows its own vegetables on its 10,000 sq. ft. farm located on the property? And what PS23 can't grow, it seeks out locally. I have dined twice and both experiences were above my expectations. Service is impeccable. The patio is gorgeous, the dining room is cozy but surrounding tables are non-intrusive (as in you don't hear other's conversations.) More bar/restaurants with quality beers on tap should follow PS23's lead on the beer flights. Trying 6oz samples of 4 different beers is a perfect size to get enough flavor to form an opinion. The food couldn't be fresher or cooked more to perfection. And just knowing that everything is local makes me even more of a supporter of this place. And save room for a "reward" as the cobblers are Yum! Yum! Yum! I love that the bar is on one side and not in the middle of the dining area. This helps keep noise levels down. Come dressed casually or fancy it up -- both ways is fine. read more

It's more accessible than Sticks and Stones but not as good. I have friends who are gaga over their salads and things. The salad was good but I find it hard to believe it's worth the drive to Brookfield. The macaroni was all right but needed a generous amount of cracked pepper. The flatbreads were fine as well but nothing extraordinary. It seemed like the macaroni and the flatbreads were the two vegetarian dinner options. The berry cobbler was too sweet and not particularly interesting, although the ice cream on top was very good. Overall, I felt like there wasn't much that rose above the level of "fine." Also, the server seemed kind of inexperienced but he was a nice kid and I have no complaints regarding the service. read more

PS23 is one of my favorite restaurants in the Milwaukee area. The bar area is casual enough for people in jeans, but I haven't felt out of place wearing a dress there or in the dining room. Love the cozy atmosphere and the attentive service -- these folks know what they're talking about, food- and beverage-wise. The menu changes with the seasons, but I bet they'll always have that mouthwatering burger; the fries are perfectly salted. I also recommend any risotto on the menu, and the soups I've tried have been top-notch. I've had salmon served a couple different ways, and each time, it was well seasoned, cooked right-on medium-rare, and the seasonal sides were delicious. Everything on the plate complemented one another. That's a chef who knows what's up. Have room for dessert? The Paradise 23 is crazy good. A balanced mix of sweetness for chocoholics and vanilla fans alike. read more

They did not give us a chance to dine with them. I called on Monday for a 6PM Thursday reservation for 8 people for our special 10 year Anniversary. Upon arrival, they told me that they did not have me down for a reservation and that they would have to check with the manager. The manager said I was not on their books and they made me feel like I was lying about calling in for a reservation on Monday. Apparently, it is their policy to not take reservations until the day of and that they would have never taken a Thursday reservation on a Monday...again, making me feel like I was lying about the whole thing. They clearly saw that I had my 3 kids and parents along to celebrate a nice dinner out and all they can offer us was the next available opening which was 45 minutes from now. Again, I have 3 hungry kids! They also said, they would "investigate" as to who would have taken my reservation on Monday. I wish they would have been more accommodating due to the circumstances and to not make me feel like I was at fault. The kids were disappointed when we left because they loved the atmosphere and the smell of the food and it was a treat to go out for dinner. I was disappointed too. read more

Our first visit to Parkside 23 was a very pleasant one. They don't take reservations, but they do take a call ahead the same afternoon and we were seated right on time if that kind of thing is important to you. We had a drink in the bar ahead of time, a nice menu of original ideas and the service was quick. Once seated for dinner, service there, was also quick and friendly, the menu definitely takes a little getting used to as it is arranged by price point as opposed to categories like appetizers, salads, entrees. But once you look through it, it actually frees you up to make your own choice as to what you want in what order. I had the macaroni and cheese for an app and it was very tasty and an extremely generous portion, really enjoyed it the next day, too. My wife had a garden salad which was fine. For entrees I had the short rib, which was prepared just right, with mash potatoes and some of the best carrots I can remember having, served with a wonderful maple syrup sauce. My wife enjoyed a risotto stuffed red bell pepper and had the creamed corn, which was truly something special, don't miss this! Our waiter made a good selection for me from the beer menu which was impressive. However, if you are a wine-with-dinner person, be prepared for a very short list. Dessert was very clever, my wife's sundae served from a sealed Ball Jar and my banana split was a nice portion with the banana's given a nice touch of carmelization on the split side. We will be back! read more

Needless to say I WAS pretty excited to try Parkside 23, Farm to table, grow your own vegetables, cuisine past the downtown area. Boy was I disappointed! First, entering the restaurant has a nice bar and good beer selection. Ask for the wine list....7 glasses of wine. "Where is the wine list by the bottle?" I ask. "Oh, we can serve any wine by the glass in a bottle...just multiply times 4!." On to the food, appetizers were done well, beet salad (too large of a portion for even two people). Some other very forgettable appetizer that our table of 5 shared. Now on to the entree's, braised short rib over mashed potato. When the side is realistically the best thing on your plate you are in trouble. All the ladies at our table ordered scallops, all well done and would likely bounce on the ground if dropped. A person at my table had osso buco which was OK, but came with a side of asparagus. Now, when you proclaim to be a farm to table restaurant and also tell god & country that you grow your own vegetables, you would think you know how to cook them. It was the worst banquet style, limp, pea soup brown asparagus I have ever seen. Maybe it was a restaurant's first year blues but cannot recommend now or in the future. read more

Parkside 23 is incredible. I went here with my sister, so my review may slightly mimick hers. I will do my best to tailor my review to my individual experience as best as I can. The location is beautiful and easily accessible. The parking lot can be kind of a clusterf*ck, I would recommend going off hours to avoid some serious frustration here. The outdoor seating is very nice, if you are not unsettled by the view of the cemetery across the street (which I am not :) ). The staff was wonderful. Very polite and well groomed individuals that seemed genuinely happy to see you. The food was epic. The creamed corn truly is one of a kind. It has this creamy, soft texture and a ridiculously well crafted spice. It hits you and it's instantly warm and flavorful. The spice is bold but it never burns. It's really very well done. The woodstone roasted shrimp was absolutely delicious. A perfectly unique flavor, extraordinarily tender, and in perfect portions. I will definitely be ordering this again. Like my sister said, the chicken dumpling soup was indeed very good, but it wasn't special. It would be an excellent, homey dish to have on a cold evening The pretzel crusted veal was my favorite dish for the evening, mostly because I'm on a pretzel bun kick so this dish played right into my handicap. Dessert We had a chocolate/toffee custard dessert that was honestly, a little unsettling. It was WAY over salted, to the point of being inedible. The toffee came in a giant chunk instead of a crumble as I'd hoped. I made the mistake of dragging a bit of my ice cream through the caramel glaze they spread over the plate and was shocked by how salty it was. The bread pudding however was absolutely top notch and saved the entire dessert experience. read more

The food here is excellent. The menu is always changing, and they have a separate gluten free menu, which always boasts a wide selection of delectable dishes. Staff is very accommodating to food allergies as well, and very knowledgable about the ingredients of each dish. Ambience and bar are nice too. The only complaint I have is that they don't carry Belvedere in their bar. :) read more

They grow their own vegetables in the garden on the property. Great seasonal options and quality service. One of our favorite restaurants!

Parkside 23 had some highs and lows when I visited this past week. Highs: Love the sustainability angle Reasonable prices Seasonal flatbread - wild mushrooms - very tasty! Creamed corn side - savory and delicious Lows: Our server was friendly but not very knowledgable. He had trouble explaining the specials Dishes were well cooked but some of them were too lightly seasoned to the point of being bland (lamb shank and risotto was tender and creamy but flavorless. Beet Salad had tasty beets but no vinaigrette dressing that tied it all together We arrived early to have drinks before our reservation. We were told our table was ready so we closed out at the bar and went to the host stand. When we got there she said we missed our window and the 6 of us with drinks had to stand around for 10 minutes waiting for the next table despite having a reservation! All while seeing multiple empty tables in the dining room.... It was a pleasant dining experience overall, just not an absolute must try. read more

The food, atmosphere, and service is always good and keeps me coming back for more. I especially like the flatbreads and beets salad. The freshness and quality of the food is exceptional and the prices are reasonable. I like the bar atmosphere over the dining room and will usually eat in the bar or on the patio when the weather permits. Parkside 23 is a very good value. read more

Drinks? Above average with a very good happy hour. You can get very good drinks for a reasonable bar price. This is the main reason to visit. Food? Meh. Wisconsin heavy emphasizing quantity over quality? Service? Spotty. As someone who has eaten and drank (bar) here more than 30 times (mainly for drinks), the servers are highly inconsistent. Some are outstanding. Some can not be bothered to attend to you. Recently sat at bar for over 10 minutes (timed it) without service. And it wasn't busy. Atmosphere? In the dining room, the acoustics are loud. Difficult for conversation. In the bar? the music is largely very good. However, the owner (George... as in George War-starter Bush) is a loud mouth blow hard who likes getting drunk, spouting his politics and treating his staff like a shit. If I wanted to listen to him, I'd put Rush "drug-using hypocrite" Limbaugh on my playlist. Yes, I realize Brookfield is a hyper conservative suburb. And many of Parkside 23's customers are grey/blue hair bordering on undead Brookfield/Elm Grove corpses who are waiting to die. That said, the owner clearly doesn't understand that when the senior citizens die off, their customer base is screwed. If the owner ever learned to STFU, they could bring in a potential customer base of affluent consumers who don't buy into his trickle-down crap. And pigs could fly. (Owner has at least one Chancery and Jose's Blue Mediocre Mexican. Expect the same there) read more

This farm to table restaurant is amazing! We are from NYC and visiting the city for a weekend! Highly recommend this restaurant. We were lucky to get the end of happy hour drinks and flatbread pizza! Yummy. Cedar plank salmon was awesome, with roasted veggies as a side. Desert was delicious, with a brownie with caramel sauce and a blueberry cobbler. Very affordable! Great prices for food quality food! Waitstaff was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and locale area. read more

A few of my friends recommended this place to me so when I finally had a free night, I had to check it out. It's a very "Brookfield" restaurant. Everything you would expect. Uppity decor, teenagers working their summer job, a bit of an older crowd. We were seated almost immediately on a Friday night which I thought was impressive. All the food came to the table in a timely fashion and our server was attentive but not obnoxious. I got the peach sangria to start. Super delicious and everything I want in a sangria. I ordered the creamed corn and the smaller plate of dark meat rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes. Creamed corn was fantastic - bit on the sweet side but delicious nonetheless. Chicken was under rotisseried. (yes I made that word up). It was cooked through but not cooked enough to get that fall off the bone juicy texture that you would expect. My husband got the short ribs. He was in love. I sneaked a bite and completely agree. Fork tender and the sides that come with them complement the meat perfectly. For dessert we got the paradise 23. If you like chocolate, pudding and cake - this dessert is for you. Perfect end to a great meal. Well done Parkside 23 - we will be back with our friends. read more

We stopped in at Parkside 23 around noon on a Saturday and ordered from their brunch menu. As my eyes worked their way down the menu at about every other menu item I announced that I had found what I thought I wanted to order only to read on and find another enticing option. However, I knew my search was over when I saw that they had a Monte Cristo among the offerings. I was not disappointed by my meal choice. It was the best Monte Cristo I have ever had. It consisted of ham, turkey, smoked Gouda and fried sourdough bread. The use of sourdough and Gouda was a nice upgrade from a typical Monte Cristo but the real surprise that really made the sandwich was the bits of rosemary - yummy! It is then served with a side of white cheddar hash browns that were tasty as well. Service was a little slow during our visit but other than that it was a great meal. read more

Came back here 1 year later and it was every bit as good as last year. The pot pie is a MUST. Best ever anyplace. Had a New Glarus Spotted Cow beer to go with it. Service was great as was the atmosphere. My wife had the meatloaf and the veggies. She is a veggie snob and loved these so fresh. We had the cream corn as an appetizer. Don't think cream corn from a can...this is fantastic and I hate cream corn. Bacon and a hint of sweet...yea! Only thing not at the super high level was the baked beans. She said they had a sort of bitter taste she did not care for. We make a special trip here every year before heading to the Road America track for the race weekend. We already can't wait till next year! read more

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Always an amazing experience. We had a nice girls night out. We never felt rushed. The new shrimp and grits is a must try!

I went here a last week as part of a work dinner and was blown away. I walked into the restaurant, and I was like, "Brookfield has places like these?!" For the record, most of the places that I go to when I am in the office are national chain restaurants which seems to be the majority of restaurants in the area. Parkside 23 is a "Farm to Table" restaurant with an actual farm. I had a taste of Wisconsin from the creamed corn, pork fries (I did not try, but they were ordered for the table - got rave reviews), and flatbreads. For my main course, I had the meatloaf. The ingredients were beyond fresh and the menu was well thought out. It really took me back to a traditional meatloaf with its ketchup-like glaze and mashed potatoes. I was too stuffed for dessert, but they had Sprecher's ice cream floats. I would have totally had one if I did not feel like I would explode if I ate a wafer-thin mint. The service was good even though our server was a bit slow on refilling drinks. This was probably my favorite stop on my week-long odyssey in Brookfield, WI. read more

I'm giving Parkside 23 five stars! This isn't "fine dining," ITS FINE FLAVORS in a comfortable setting with a warm staff! Our lunch of chicken pot pie with bacon topped greens and fear plank salmon with potatoes and asparagus was exceptionally delicious. Our server, Elena, was perfectly charming, thorough, friendly, and efficient. YUMMO! read more

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Overrated. Food was good but not amazing. Service was below average. The value for money was below average. It seems like WI suburbs get overly excited on some average restaurant all the time. The ambience was good though. read more

Go to spot for lunch happy hour and dinner in Brookfield. Amazing fresh food. Beet salad to die for and perfectly cooked salmon EVERY time - yes I had it three times. Will be be bringing clients! read more

We really enjoyed our first visit here. We sat outside b/c of covid, but there was great spacing inside as well. We happened to go on half price wine night (Wednesday) so that was a bonus! Service was great and food was delicious. read more

Date night on Monday, yeah I know I'm getting old. Anyway so who remembers what Restraunt use to be in this location? I'll fill you in, it's stycks and stones and it was fabulous, I mean that place had lobster Thermidor on the menu and it was delish !!! Wish I could say the same about the current joint, but unfortunately the pretzel crusted veal was way to salty and the short ribs were a bit short on flavor. Not much else to say. Actually the wine was good, and maybe the patio on a sunny day would be fun?? read more

A great Gluten Free menu!!! Everything here is considered Farm to Table. I'll definitely be back!

This place was adequate. We enjoyed sitting on the patio and having 1/2 price bottles of wine. My food was decent, my co-diners didn't spit anything out but no one seemed to rave about the food either. We were miffed by how hard it was to get a drink at the bar and at our waitresses lack of knowledge. I was also really put off the loudspeaker announcing whose table was ready. An upscale restaurant should not do that. The best places make notes about what the people look like and then go find them. I also think it is okay to walk around calling someone's name or even handing people a buzzer or something. But sitting outside listening to names blaring made me feel like I was at Gilles or Kopps or Fridays or something -- wait I don't think Friday's even does that. Also, I love that they have their own garden but I am not sure it merits the label farm. Unless I was missing a few acres... I would definitely return for Happy Hour, but not sure I would drive out to Brookfield (from Bayview) for it... read more

I love the food, the service is really good. The workers are kind, nice, and sweet. I like that they have their own garden, so the salads are so fresh. read more

Probably our 5th or 6th time here. We don't live in Wisconsin. But when we visit we are sure to stay around here instead of downtown just to make sure we get a dinner at Parkside. This place is amazing. Our first time here was 2013 NYE with a group of 12. Everyone enjoyed and had a great time. Lately when just my wife and I come we sit at the bar and eat/drink. New always get the creamed corn dish with our meals to share. My wife usually gets the Amish chicken and I try different things. This time I tried the roasted stuffed bell pepper. It was awesome. We need a place like this in Vegas. I love how the veggies are made in the garden on site and the food is all local. Can't go wrong here. The service is great too. There were 3 bartenders on a busy Fri night and they were very attentive. We had a male bartender that was super cool and the females were all working their butts off. Anyway, we will be back in a couple months!!! Enjoy read more

Parkside 23 - Love this place! - New American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Hands down amazing. The only bad part of our meal was that we had a hard time choosing from the large, diverse menu. I got the fried cod and my husband got the shepherd's pie (it should be noted that this is a beef cottage pie, but the terms are often used interchangeably). The side salad was large enough to be an entree in itself, with flatbread on the side. Some of the best fried fish I've ever had -- I could actually taste the fish, it was perfectly moist and not just smothered in batter. It should be noted that the interior architect who designed this place really knew what they were doing. Even though the place was packed and there was live music, the acoustical barriers and dampening panels did their job. I could hear the people next to me, of course, but I also had no trouble following the conversation at my own table. The dessert menu was orally recited by our server, which was very difficult to follow since everything had a 4-5 word title (note to PS23 management -- this was a stumbling block for server and customer alike). We ended up with a sea salt caramel brownie (I think that's what it was. Like I said we got lost in all the adjectives being recited at us). It was delicious and just the right size to split. If you get a dessert by yourself you will be super stuffed. The cobbler at the table next to us looked amazing as well. I really need to come back here just to experience the other menu items, as well as the seasonal menu! read more