Couldn't be happier with the food and service. The steak was excellent. Our server was wonderful. Pleasant, attentive, and happy to discuss what makes the place unique. Good local beer selection. Comfortable atmosphere. They focus on providing local food. I was a little disappointed not to see a "cheeses of WI" appetizer plate. As a non-WI resident I associate WI with beer and cheese. Small things I appreciated: 4 people said goodbye to use as we left, the server wrote the date & dish on the to-go box, and her discussion on the local focus of parkside 23 I will return next time I am in Brookfield. read more

One of the best meals I've had! I would definitely recommend the Stuffed Bell Pepper with risotto. It was delicious! Great atmosphere as well. read more

Parkside 23 - Stuffed Bell Pepper with risotto - New American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

First visit was very nice. Will be back again soon! Group of four all enjoyed the food. Two of them had the Halibut special. One had the Salmon and I had the Scallops. Also had a side salad with a wonderful apple cider vinegar dressing. Nice portion size as well. Wine list is short, but we all found something we enjoyed. Service was very nice. Waiter was pleasant and had great suggestions. Nice decor. They have live music on Tuesday nights as well. Nice jazz band was playing for us. read more

Went last night with a couple of friends and I will be going back. We got three appetizers to share (cream of corn, mac and cheese, and caprisa flatbread). The cream of corn stole the show. It really is as good as everyone says. The other two were good, but nothing special. For my main dish, I got the St. Louis ribs. I have no idea why I got this (actually, I do, I was a little drunk) because it's clearly not a bbq kind of place, but they were good nonetheless. Not sure I would get it again, but good. My wife had the fried amish chicken breast which I found was great. Everybody at our table thought their dish was wonderful as well. I would like to try it again in the summer which is when I think this restaurant shines. read more

This place was great. I loved the food and the staff. It was a great atmosphere to just hang out over a meal. I definitely will be back.

I'd heard about this place. I'd heard it was uppity. I'd heard it was outrageously pricey. I'd heard it was delicious. Now I'm not one to hold some uppity against some tasty food. I'm also on board with paying top dollar for something fantastic. Challenge accepted. I had the good fortune of visiting here for a weekday lunch. It's a ways out in the burbs, but a number of steps above most chain restaurants readily available out there. The décor is unexpected, but very well done, and then juxtaposed against mason jar water glasses. The staff at the door were friendly and knowledgeable and surprisingly underdressed for as uppity as this place is supposed to be. There was a fair amount of branding happening...from the signs on the wall in the bar, the signs on the host stand, the menu, the table toppers. Now, I know most restaurants try to do branding...but it's usually some colors and a font. They're actually trying with the branding and multiple logos and they're doing it well. Some of it even amused me....in a good way. We had a medium sized group and were seated quickly and our server was very special. She was friendly and knew her stuff - beyond just the menu, but where things came from and how that farm was different from this other farm and what it is really good food that turns people on. Her service skills were also top notch - knowing just when to show up and interject...or not. She also double checked if we had any food restrictions, which is a very nice touch. Let's talk about the food. Actually, no, let's just go get some of their food and let it do the talking. It speaks for itself. Ok, ok, I get that you need more detail. I had the Crunch Monster....a play on a the croque monsieur, a delectable (and hard to get right unless you are French) open faced sandwich. It was really very excellent. It came with house made chips which were fine, but needed salt. Others at the table had a gorgeous looking beet salad (jealous!), two of the three flatbreads, the pork roast, the shrimp, and the macaroni and cheese. Everyone had glowing things to say about everything they ate. I would have loved to try all of them but it was a work thing, and they frown on food stealing up there at corporate. I guess I'll just have to come back. I mentioned it was a work thing...which probably made the whole experience that much better since I didn't pay for it. Expense account, baby! The menu is organized by price....$7-$12, $13-$18, and $19+. Which would be great, and even make sense....if the menu descriptions included what they truly were. If it's a sandwich, just say its a sandwich. Or a salad. Or if it's intended to be an appetizer, then just make a note, and offer a meal sized option as well. Is it pricey? Yes. It is outrageous? No. I've spent far more on far less and far less tasty. It would appear that they have some good happy hour and weekday specials, although I was not able to partake. I was also told by a third party that during the summer, you can reserve a table in the garden which sounds like a perfect rom-com date setting, but you know as well as I do that there's only about 4 days in Milwaukee that are the perfect temperature and the yellow jackets haven't all gotten their flying licenses yet. Yet, I'd be in on it, at least once. Speaking of the garden...this is a great addition to the Milwaukee area food scene. Many restaurants are making significant efforts to buy local which is great. Parkside takes it one step further by having their own garden on property. Well, it looks like a garden to me, but the server called it a farm and she may have said it was 10,000 square feet, which does not jive with my mental calculations about the garden I can see next to the parking lot. Anyway....she also mentioned it was the only restaurant in WI with it's own farm. That's just cool, if it's true. I would have sworn there was at least one farm with it's own restaurant but perhaps those don't count because they are a farm first? Either way, I like the idea, and so far, I really like the execution. Great job Parkside23. In summary: Uppity? Actually, it didn't really strike me as uppity at all. Maybe a little rich hipster, but it didn't bother me. Outrageously pricey? On the verge, but not at all out of line for the amount and quality of what we got. Delicious? As many gold stars as it's possible to give. read more

Fantastic service, great local wine/beer and food offerings. Super knowledgeable staff. Shared the caprese flatbread, loved it. My entree was the special, a roasted tenderloin with a coulis of roasted peppers, onion and garlic, and fried potatoes...everything to perfection. My only complaint is the hostesses. We arrived at 5:30and there weren't many people there. So what the need was for the trio of apathetic teenage hostesses, I'll never know.it took all three of them to retrieve 2 menus, figure out an appropriate table, and shuffle around for a while before seating us. read more

We went here for my birthday dinner and everything was excellent. Our waitress was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. On her suggestion we had the beet salad, creamed corn and seared tenderloin for appetizers. Everything was very thoughtfully prepared and extremely flavorful. For dinner I had the veal which I would definitely recommend. Prices were very reasonable, especially given the great experience they delivered. read more

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Parkside 23 is a great dinner place with family, friends, or for a date. They arrange plates by price, not necessarily by size. The food is pretty much farm to table. I especially like Parkside 23 because it's cozy and I feel good about eating local produce and meat. However, I only am giving four stars because there are lots of options out there in mke and the surrounding areas that are doing similar things. The cocktails at Parkside are sweeter, pricey, and not very creative or boozed for the price. The menu is great but I wish they'd change it up more. I went last night for the first time in 2 years and it was basically the same. For farm to table one might think they would take a more seasonal approach beyond the specials. That said - it's worth experiencing and supporting. It has a classy supper club feel with healthy options. read more

Farm to table... Farm and table* I'm a lover of food so 4 stars was difficult for me in that the food and service was great. Ok I actually just changed this to 5. Great service, great food and I can't wait to visit late spring, summer, and fall. Their menu is reasonably priced, locally sourced, and there's so many options to chose from. I was hoping more of a rustic 'Farm to Table' atmosphere but the carpeting and decor was that more of an Italian restaurant. Beet salad - fantastic. Recommendations, they should add a tad more goat cheese, I couldn't get enough. Beer Battered Fish Fry - crispy, light, fresh, and fantastic. I won't go to say this is a fish fry destination, it's not but if you're there on a Friday you won't be disappointed. **As a plus the grilled vegetables were some of the better I've had in a while... Woodstone Fired Pork Roast - tender, medium, lathered in sauce and recommended by me. Add a little bacon a reduction of tomato and onion sauce over polenta and enjoy the perfect amount of food. Would I go back...? Yes. Will I........ Absolutely! read more

If you are going to eat anything locally sourced, it should be bacon. Nueske's bacon was studded in my awesome creamed corn side dish and in my cobb salad. Not small chunks either. We are talking almost 1/2 inch squares. Ooooh baby. Oh, and the vegetables were good too. read more

My husband and I love to come here on dates! The variable menu, farm to table food and outdoor patio are amazing!

Always our favorite place to go for dinner in the Brookfield/Elm Grove area. The service has always been great and their farm-to-table menu has a vast selection of entrees from Mac and cheese to meat loaf to baked Amish chicken. read more

I dined at Parkside 23 again this week with a friend who needed a GF option, which they do very well. Dinner was fine, but again, there was nothing about the food or experience which I couldn't have done better at home. If Parkside 23 is the brainchild of Joe DeRosa, why can't it get more of its genetic material from Eddie Martini's and less from The Chancery? The concept of the restaurant is fantastic, the location is great, the decor is decent, and these people obviously know how to "run" a restaurant with the best of them...but sadly, the product that comes out of the kitchen at Parkside 23 just continues to be very, very average. It just seems like a re-branded Chancery. read more

Had dinner here with some friends from out of town and her parents on their recommendation. They live near here and had nothing but good things to say about it and had tried a good portion of the menu. We arrived early and sat at the bar- the atmosphere is nice but the bartenders are slow- it took a solid 4 or 5 minutes after I ordered my drink to actually receive it. For dinner I had the Italian Flatbread which was very good- thin crust, fresh toppings and large enough to feed 2 almost. My husband and one other had the Braised Short Rib which came with a side of mashed and it was tender and flavorful. And 2 others ordered the Pot Pie which they said was very good- it came with collard greens with bacon. Pretty much everyone but me cleaned their plate. We also ordered dessert- my husband and I split the banana split which was brilliant- it was a nice, smaller size, with caramelized bananas and fresh whipped cream. Another couple ordered the apple tart which also look delicious. The menu is organized by price, which is different. The prices are all pretty moderate. The menu is American comfort food. They try to source locally, even have a large garden on site. The beer and wine are local mostly local favorites. They don't take reservations but you can "call ahead" and let them know you are coming. I'm not sure the difference because our table for 6 was ready promptly at 7. Overall, I'd give service about a 6(seems like a lot of high school kids who are pleasant but not outstanding as a waitstaff) and the food about an 8- I will be back to try more items on their menu. read more

Such fresh and wonderful food. Dining outside this summer has been so enjoyable, all tastes better. Outstanding drinks and cocktails.

Will not be back. The risotto was tasteless, no cheese taste and no seasoning. Worst of all was the flies landing in my hair and food throughout the meal. Very unappetizing! Nice server,only positive of the night. read more

My Fave local Restaurant in MKE ! Actual farm fresh ingredients from their backyard to your plate . The cream corn is to die for ! Salads are amazing as well - beet salad is for sure a winner . Butter baked chicken breast was super moist and yummy - was surprised since breast meat can be easily over cooked ! You truly can't pick a bad dish here. Thanks for a putting a smile to my tummy every time I come here !! read more

A friend suggested meeting for dinner there last night. service in both the bar and restaurant was friendly and efficient. We ordered a few dishes to share and enjoyed all three. We live overseas but when we come back to the area, will surely return! read more

Braised short rib, creamed corn (pricey for the value, but very good and worth trying), salmon, lamb shank, etc are all good choices. Bartenders struggle a bit with certain cocktails; inexperienced, I believe, but try to please. Head & shoulders above the old Sticks & Stones ! read more

Always wanted to try this place but I always would forget about it but boy was I missing out. Hidden Gem in Brookfield. It's a farm to table restaurant that has a relationship with local farmers for all the cuisines on the menu. Call ahead to secure a reservation or you be waiting at least 30 mins. If you don't call ahead you can make your way to the bar and get a drink. Well that's what I did and stumbled up on half off wine night which is every Thursday . Once seated we ordered the Braised Beef Short Ribs that sat out top of a bed of caramelized onion cracker pepper mashed potatoes, with a side of honey glazed carrots. Next was the Fried Amish Chicken Breast chicken breast that sat atop of the same mashed potatoes this time with a side of sautéed greens and bacon. Both were delicious to say the least. Maybe a little bit more seasoning but everything felt great to the taste palette. The chicken was fried to perfection, and beef melted like milk chocolate in your mouth. Slow roasted and divinely delicious. If you are a meat and potatoes person you absolutely much give it a try. The portions were modest, not too much and not too less. For dessert we had the Apple Crumb Cobbler with walnuts and raisins. That was fairly decent but I think we were expecting more flavor and a little crunchier. Other than that I would give this place 4.5 stars. That meal came to about $45 for two people and our bottle of wine separately came to about $15. All in all $60. I would definitely go again and try something on the seasonal menu. Don't know why I waited so long to try place but I'm a fan read more

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A nice hidden gem off the beaten path ! They have there menu separated out into price categories. They have $8-$12 and $13-$18 . They also have a sides menu and a seasonal menu .Their drink menu is quite extensive with a large amount of craft beer . Depending on your mood you can order as shared plates or individual meals. I've gone twice and ordered it both ways ( when me and my boyfriend tried it out we ordered a bunch to share and we had a ton of leftovers ). My personal suggestions are the pork fries , seared tenderloin , pot pie and the meatloaf! I love this place because their all about trying to keep their ingredients local , with the whole farm to table method ! Their meats are hormone and antibiotics free ! They have a nice patio as well I suggest taking advantage of in the summer . read more

Parkside 23 - Tenderloin - New American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Great food, love the variety, and love the ambiance. Live music is always a plus. The service is standard, but the food and drinks are easily the strongest draw, which is what you want out of a restaurant read more

We tried this restaurant on a whim one night and were blown away. Having just moved from San Diego, we were on the hunt for the kind of farm to table, super fresh food we had gotten used to in the land of perpetual sun. And we found just that in Parkside 23! We started with the creamed corn and it was an instant favorite...we get it whenever we go there now, no matter what else we order. Looking for some comfort food, I tried their meatloaf and mashed potatoes and was taken back to my childhood. The veggies were all perfectly cooked and we both walked away happy. On top of the good food, we've always had great service...our waiters and waitresses have been warm, friendly and ready to laugh with us which is always a nice touch to a good meal! read more

Wonderful environment, especially in the holidays. The fare is always delicious with great presentation. We have been regular patrons for 10 years and service has always been stellar, flawless. Tonight however fell extremely short. Our associate's service was very poor; argumentative, rude and overall annoyed with having us as a table. We will continue to visit but if we have this associate, we will request another. It was a disappointing evening, with him ruining our Christmas gathering tonight read more

I really, really like this place. It's farm to table - with their own farm being located around the back of the restaurant. All the veggies I've had here taste very crisp and fresh. It's a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the service is very friendly. The bar is separated from the seated dining area, which is nice if you get there before the rest of your group arrives. Nice for families and date night. read more

Found my local spot at Riverside 23. Local place with grate food and local WI draft beers on tap. Servers are great and fun to talk to. read more

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Went before the dinner rush. Got sat right away in their outdoor area. It was very nice. We were recommend the fries to start out and they were so addictive. I had a bloodymary which I really enjoyed and my husband had a bourbon Long Island which was just ok. He had a white sangria and loved it! I ordered the brisket and thought it was delicious, good smaller portion which I appreciated since I ate all those fries. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich which was ok, he much rather have ordered the brisket. Overall, the experience was great! Very good, prompt service. We'll definitely return. read more

Parkside 23 - New American Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

The ambience and decor of this restaurant were wonderful. It felt warm and inviting. Plenty of seating available in the dining room or at the bar. We had heard raving reviews about this restaurant which is what brought us in initially. I have to say though that the food was just "meh" to me. Nothing offensive or bad but nothing that impressed me as I would have expected given friends' reviews. The menu was overwhelming. Call me old fashioned but I prefer to read menus that are arranged by food "type" and not by price. That's my personal preference though and fortunately our server did a good job describing the size of food options when we asked. Their Monday burger and beer deal is good if you are looking for a unique burger and a light beer (their own home brew). We will probably be back based on their gluten free menu and location(convenience) when family is in town. read more

This place is our favorite to grab dinner - either on a date night or with the whole family (which includes a preschooler and two teenagers). We are new to the area. PS23 was where we had dinner the first night of our first pre-move visit, and even though we've tried several other places, it's still our favorite. Why? - GREAT food - high quality, scrumptious, prepared well, plenty of options (including seasonal rotations) for a variety of tastes and preferences; good beverage selections (decent wines, well-made drinks) too - Fantastic people - every server and bartender who has ever helped us has been just the right level of friendly and attentive and has always done a great job taking care of us (most of the hostesses, too, although sometimes they are very young and clearly new at their jobs and still figuring things out, which is endearing enough that it makes the mediocre "service" completely acceptable) - Comfy, laid-back (without being too casual) vibe - Reasonable prices - it's only a bit more than bar-and-grill prices, but the grown-ups enjoy the food more (as do the kids) and I feel better about the kids eating there read more

First time here and didn't know what to expect since the menu and description said "farm to table," which always sounds nice in my opinion. Ambiance is great from the outside, looks like a clean and beautiful house in the country. The inside is a little supper club ish, but nothing to turn us away. Sat at the bar and had great service from Carter and Taylor. Ordered the Cobb salad, creamed corn, braised ragout, and chicken dumpling soup. The creamed corn was awesome- came out hot and the flavor was great. The braised ragout came out hot as well, which I love, but was missing something. Still good, nothing I would go out of my way to order again. Dumplings in the soup were made from Scratch which I appreciated, and the Cobb salad was served a little "supper club" or "cafeteria" style you could say. Don't be afraid to add some flare here! Or maybe even chop it up. No one wants to take a bite of a piece of lettuce that's as big as your head. Drinks were made strong which we appreciate, always. However- the wine list is less than mediocre. Someone who doesn't drink could probably pick a better wine list. Our bartender said it was intentional; apparently Parkside 23 and Eddie Martinis used to be associated, and Martinis had a better wine list, and Parkside had a better beer list. (Which is true, their beer list is good.). But they have split their partnership with that company, so why not upgrade your wine list? Just a few thoughts. :) I'd come back for patio drinks any day. read more

I was in a group of 5 yesterday for lunch. I ordered the fried perch for $15. My first bite was just warm so I probably should have sent it back. I'm guessing they were trying to serve our whole group at once. My fish was mostly breading and at $15 very pricey for coleslaw and a carb (fries or mashed potatoes). The alternative was Brussels sprouts for the carb. The meal talked back to me all afternoon! I'd never do it again. My luncheon group enjoyed the shrimp and scallops special while the person who ordered the chicken breast found it really dry. The service was somewhat slow, but eventually we received everything. read more

Being on the road for work 75% of the time, it isn't always to find good places to eat. While visiting Waukesha this week, I told my coworker that my only requirement for dinner was that I didn't want to go to a large corporate chain! Researching on Yelp, we found Parkside 23 and decided to check it out. Walking into the restaurant, the ambiance was great. Large bar and we were pleasantly surprised that they have a live band playing Blues on Tuesday nights. Although, it took them a while to take our order, we enjoyed listening to the music. My bar far favorite item was the pork fries. Fries with cheese sauce, pulled pork, carmelized bacon, sweet and spicy jalapenos, just beyond delicious. I ate so many fries, I could hardly eat my meal. I had the short-rib sandwich and what I tried of it was delicious. My coworker had the chicken with mashed potatoes. Both were served with season vegetables that were crisp and delicious, while still being cooked. I will definitely visit again on my next trip to Waukesha, even if it's just for the pork fries, drinks, and live music! read more

We really enjoyed coming here and trying several of their items. The pork fries were fantastic and the soups were very enjoyable. The only downside was the chicken dumpling soup only had one small dumpling in it. read more

Really unique dining experience. Serving portions were much larger than expected. Delicious food, great drinks, and top notch service! Really very well done. read more

Parkside 23 was a nice surprise. After living in Madison for some many years and having plenty of farm to table restaurants, its great to see one in Brookfield. Most everything on the menu comes from farms around Wisconsin, and the vegetables usually come from within miles of the place. You could tell the freshness in everything we had. I went for dinner with a vegetarian who was very happy with the different options. The roasted stuff pepper with risotto was great. Really cant miss with this. Has all fresh veges on the inside. The Cobb salad was great, The chicken was so fresh and flavorful. I switched the dressing to the apple cider which was tasty. I cant wait to come back and try more of there food. I hear they have a great patio for the summer months. Ill definitely be back. read more

Great ambiance from the first step in the place. Large bar and large open dining area. Could hear some live music from the bar in the dining area. Waiter really knew the menu well. Very knowledgable. Food was 4 stars. I had the braised ribs and wifey had the pork chop. We shared the corn chowder. All was well prepared. We can wait to go back! read more

One of our few go-to restaurants, cause it's delicious and they have good gluten free options.

We had a baby shower at Parkside 23 on a Saturday afternoon. Everything was perfect, including the food, staff, location and facility. Would highly recommend it. read more

Great food, ambiance and wonderful service. Love the gluten free options such as Short Ribs, Shrimp & Grits, Pork Fries and Butter Baked Chicken! read more