Cork Wine Bar is a hidden gem with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and something for everyone. The…read moreoutdoor patio is the perfect place to relax with friends, enjoy a date night, or simply unwind after a long day. While they offer a great selection of wines, they also serve delicious craft cocktails for those who aren't wine drinkers, making it a spot everyone can enjoy. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, creating a comfortable and inviting experience from the moment you walk in. I also love how involved they are in the community, hosting fun events like Pride Week celebrations and singles mixers that bring people together. The ambiance is always on point, and on select nights, a live DJ adds the perfect energy to an already great vibe. Whether you're looking for a casual evening out, a social event, or a place to enjoy drinks with friends, Cork Wine Bar delivers. Highly recommend!

I recently tried this wine bar and enjoyed it! It's a small building that has elegant atmosphere…read moreinside - they have a wine and cocktail menu that is reasonably priced! The servers seemed knowledgeable and attentive. I think the place is relatively new, so it doesn't seem to be too busy. They also have a nice patio in the back that is shaded and quiet, which is nice

The food is absolutely fabulous!!! Wait staff is attentive…read moreand knowledgeable regarding the menu. Bar is the best ever!

I moved to Milwaukee from LA 18 months ago. Living in Venice Beach, I was spoiled to eat the food…read moreof local chefs Antonia Lafoso, Brooke Williamson, and Shirley Chung. Now I can add to my list the James Beard nominated Chef Vanessa Rose. Wow the food at Mother's is off the charts. What a delight. The mosaic steak was a symphony of textures, temperatures, and flavors. Like nothing I've had. The curry gnocchi was the most pillowy pasta I've ever encountered. The one that almost made my mind collapse was the trout. I normally don't bother with trout as it's usually kinda lackluster. The trout Vanessa made for us at Mother's was hands down one of the best pieces of fish I've ever eaten... and I ate my way up the California coast for 30 years. Get in now while it's still possible to get a table. This is as good as it gets. We got the honor of being food nerds when Chef came to the table and talked sauce with us! The cocktails are nearly as transcendental as the food. Just ask for a recommendation and drink it! Wow. All the stars.

This place is fantastic. I have never been to the public market on a weekend. It was…read more.. overwhelming. I was staying nearby, an was planning a little picnic, I knew theif wine shop would be perfect. They have the bar setup in the middle, but I was feeling a bit crushed by all the people and just perused around the bottle area. Their selection is fantastic. They have it separated by location and cover all price points. Everyone can find something. I was given space to look around. Twice someone asked me if I needed help, but it was polite and not pushy. Once I found a Montepulciano I was interested in, someone came over from the bar to check me out. I asked him if it was possible to get one of the cheese trays to go, and was told it was no problem. He would ring it up for me and get right on it. He offered me a seat at the bar while I waited, but I was happy just looking at their other wine options. The cheese plate was super tasty, and a really good value at $15. There were four cheeses, grapes, almonds, crasins, and bread. We really liked the selection and were impressed with the size. Seriously nothing but good things to say. A wonderful reason to visit the market.

I really enjoy coming to Thief Wine located in the Public Market. The wine selection has great…read morevariety and you are sure to find a wine you enjoy. The bartenders are knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have and/or make recommendations based off your input. They are always very friendly. I enjoyed coming here with my partner to enjoy wine and people watch in the market. They have some tables to use or bar seating. They also have a full area where you can buy bottles from all over the world. Lastly they offer some snacks for purchase like charcuterie board, cheese, nuts, and other small plates.

Such a lovely place for a unique wine and/or cocktail. You do you, my friend! Please look at their…read morewine menu. Brilliant. I don't know who writes the descriptions for each wine, but I laugh for a ridiculous amount of time. Well done, writer! I do appreciate, knowing little about wine, the expertise of the bartenders as well as their willingness to answer my numerous questions. A fantastic place to stop and have a lovely glass of wine in Bayview. Located in such a wonderful area! Go there! Read the menu! And enjoy your drink!

What a great wine bar in Bay View! Mondays they have happy hour all day and you can get a craft of…read morehouse wine for $15. Such a great deal and you are surrounded by such great people. I would recommend this place for a post dinner date or even catching up with friends over a glass of wine/ charcuterie board.

Went for happy hour at the bar! Bartender was great, very friendly and attentive with a full bar…read more We also tried the wine wall which is nice since you can get smaller portion or taste before getting a glass. Cute place and busy on a Friday evening.

Our overall experience was GREAT! Our waitress Adriana was fantastic, always looking to fill water…read moreglasses or get additional drinks. 5 stars for her!! We went to Black Sheep for a birthday dinner with ~14 people through a reservation. Overall the service was fast and a party of 14 did not delay anything. Black sheep does have a smaller menu so I would take a peak before going to make sure they have something you would enjoy. The drinks were good. Our friends that got the Hugo spritz and said it was one of the better spritz in MKE. A little more champagne and less elderflower would have made it perfect. The catfish was good but could have been more flavorful. The salsa on top brought color to the dish and was a great addition. The vodka rigatoni is normally served without steak but we added it for additional protein. It had enough spice for you to taste it but could have had more. Finally you can't forget about the Brussels!! 5 stars always!!

This place is such a cute wine shop! We stumbled upon it while waiting for a dinner reservation…read more They have a large selection of natural wines with bottles to go and wines by the glass as well as refrigerated canned beverages. They have a snack menu which we ordered the focaccia and let me tell you, I will be dreaming about this focccia forever.

Absolutely, beautiful wine bar with amazing food, wine, and knowledgeable wine experts working…read morethere. The atmosphere inside of nonfiction is so calming and just nice to be in. The menu was not overwhelming, and it's nice to be able to sample the wine before committing to a whole glass. The people who work there are also cool and build a very welcoming and warm environment. It's clear that they're very knowledgeable about wine, and not in a snobby way at all. I've been to nonfiction probably three or four times and it's been an amazing experience every time. For food, I've gotten the chips and caviar, which was insanely good, the Caesar salad, and the bread. I can't complain about a single thing!

We had a private dinner for Marcus hotels and resorts training in the dark room. It was a special…read moreexperience I would never trade for anything. The service was outstanding. The menu was 20/10, lots of options to choose from even with a large party and customized smaller menu you would find in a normal sit down restaurant. You enter The Dark Room from a bookcase next to the yellow neon GIGGLY sign on the second floor of the Saint Kate Hotel.

We had Omakase in the Dark room dining experience just yesterday, November, 19th, 2025. What I want…read moreto say. The food was nice, right enough for dinner. Staff was not prepared at all, actually telling people the guy who usually does speech did not come and they do not know what to say actually. For any alcohol you will buy you will pay in addition which is fine BUT the price for that drink(s) will be surprising you a lot. For 5 sake drinks the bill was around $370. Last two glasses were having less sake than first glasses we were provided, probably because people who already drunk something would not notice the difference. It's ok to have expensive alcohol pairing with high end dinner but in this case the sake was very regular. By the way, at bar 10 steps away from the Dark room (same hotel, same floor, same the floor area) the same sake did cost $23 for two glasses. Well... I understand people try to run business and earn money but everything should not cross some decency borders. These guys did cross the line in my opinion. Alcohol prices are not mentioned in Menu by the way. I do not recommend this place not only due to drinks pricing policy but due to "ok" food/service/price ratio

We went to Blu for afternoon tea and it was incredible. From the moment we walked in and saw the…read moreamazing view of the city, we were hooked. We were seated by the window. Our tea package was a gift and as first timers we weren't sure what to expect. We had the option of a mimosa or prosecco to start. While sipping on our prosecco, our tea butler stopped by to present the teas. She did a great job describing everything, it was hard to pick! I went with a tangerine ginger, and my sister went with the vanilla. We both took her recommendations for infusions. You receive a generous amount of tea. The presentation of snacks and treats is beautiful. We had the luxe menu and enjoyed everything. An extra bottle of prosecco had been tacked on and when we were ready, staff popped it open and kept it chilled next to our table. The pianist was lovely. Played great music and also did a round of happy birthday. We were celebrating my birthday so I was gifted a slice of carrot cake which was delicious. While this isn't something you would do all the time, we are already looking forward to coming back for another birthday celebration.

The Blu is such an amazing lounge with amazing views of the city. The bathroom scene is…read moreeverythang!! Yummy crafted signature cocktails for any mood so you won't be disappointed! Marcus is great addition to the bar mixing up some goodness. Dale was witty & entertaining as well. I can't wait to return on a Friday or Saturday night for live music. This lounge is #BarbieApproved

I was looking for a good brewery to try in the city and stumbled across Pilot Project. With a great…read moreselection of brews and delicious food, this absolutely fit the bill. It was a little industrial with a lot of seating, so this is a good spot to balance getting those fun going-out vibes with actually securing a seat. There seemed to be something for everyone on the menu, and they had a lot of collabs with other businesses. We opted for two different IPAs that were both delicious. For food, we split the cheese curds, hummus, and BBQ pork Mac and cheese. The cheese curds were extra crispy and I loved the garlic Parmesan seasoning. The chive crema served alongside was herby, creamy, and unique, giving a refreshing contrast. I enjoyed the selection of veggies with the hummus and the grilled garlic naan was delicious, though the hummus itself did taste just like the Sabra red pepper kind that you could buy in a store. However, the Mac and cheese absolutely stole the show- it was decadently cheesy with a wonderful white cheddar sauce, and the pork itself was slightly sweet and super tender. The scallions and jalapeños completed the picture perfectly. Would definitely recommend ordering this. The bartender taking our orders was also super nice and even brought a complimentary pour due to the wait for the second round, which we'd not mentioned at all. Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely return next time we're in the area!

Celebrated a friend's birthday and there nothing better than the bartender helping support your…read moremission to make it special! If you're wondering if you can make a candle sit up right in a cocktail- I tried it , and proved you can! Pina Coladas are nothing short of *amazing* Wild Wisco linedancing was the perfect haven for when the tornado alert went off in Milwaukee. Getting home a huge tree was split in half so grateful to have been elsewhere!

VISIT THIS RESTAURANT!!…read more This is such a wonderful experience! I guarantee that you will never have an experience like this that matches the intimate sensation of sitting with family and taking a long time to enjoy the meal. The Prix Fix menu is perfect for a nice slow rolling atmosphere and intoxicating sensations you experience. The food is exquisite! The service is impeccably tailored to the type of evening you want to have so wonderfully done. WARNING: be careful with the CAIPIRINHA - they are so terribly addictive and it's easy to over-indulge lol. (Fresh limes and sugar, Brazilian cachaça rom over ice) - so delicious!. Thank you Chef Ana (and staff lol) for sharing such a uniquely wonderful experience with us!

Ana and Peter are the most amazing hosts, chef, and, owners. We came for an anniversary dinner and…read moreleft feeling like it was easily in the top 5 dining experiences ever. This intimate place made us feeling like we were invited to a private dinner party. The food was exquisite. We tried the 7 course tapas meal which we highly recommend. The flan was the best I've ever tried.