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    Riley's Bar + Burger

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Plain cheeseburger and fries!
    Eli C.

    This was our first time trying Riley's and we were most certainly not disappointed. The outdoor seating and music was fantastic and it was so nice seeing all of the dogs as well! The ordering process was seamless and I like that you don't have to go all the way back inside to get drinks (they have a walk up window)! The food itself was absolutely amazing. My burger purist heart was in love with the plain cheeseburger and fries! This is definitely a hidden gym if you're in Bayview!

    Burger and onion rings
    Aurora A.

    Ok this place deserves alllllll the amazing reviews! We LOVED our smash burger. The sauce is amazing and the burgers really do taste high quality. The sides were delicious as well. Their ranch is top tier. A little of a dill flavor to it that we really enjoyed. It is fresh so expect a little bit of a wait. I love that you can bring your dog here and enjoy the back patio! They had activities like corn hole as well! I took off a star because the tots were pretty expensive for what you get. Granted they were delicious. But just my opinion. They were also out of fries at noon on a Sunday which is crazy! Overall loved this spot!!

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    Erin P.

    Great burger. I had the Mushroom Swiss and my guy had the Riley. Both were seasoned and cooked perfectly. It's amazing how juicy these babies are. Fries were also outstanding. There's a fine line between being under and over slated. These were perfect. The onion rings are super tasty but if I had a complaint, it would be that there were only 5 in the order. That's a miss. Drinks were solid and service was attentive.

    Plain double Wagyu smashburger with cheese
    Rick R.

    Excellent first visit. Shared the Burger Battle winner Pastrami Royale, Double Wagyu Smashburger with cheese and side of fries. The burger patties were nicely seasoned, and the meat to bun ratio was great, and the bun was soft and fresh, slightly butter and finished on the flattop. The fries were perfectly salted an crisp. This place has restored my faith in smashburgers and is now in my top 5 favorite burger joints in Milwaukee!

    Double cheeseburger & fries
    Jessica R.

    I ordered carry out for dinner the other night and it was all delicious! The cheese curds gave a great cheese pull and the burgers were juicy and amazing! I'll for sure be back to try more off the menu!

    Burger & Fries
    Michele V.

    This place was great. We went here on a wonderful summer evening and sat out on the patio with the dog. The burger was absolutely delicious and the french fries were perfectly seasoned. Extensive drink menu including mocktails and the strawberry one was so satisfying and a beautiful night. Would definitely come here again.

    Aleena V.

    Smash burgers/fries were great! You come in and order on your phone from the QR code and they bring it to you. All drinks you get from the bar. It was too hot so couldn't utilize the cute patio but the inside was still hot and had lots of flies roaming around.

    The Riley Sandwich
    Kristen P.

    This. Burger. Is. So. Damn. Good. Every single bite was like a flavor explosion. The sauce on the burger is tangy but the right amount. And the jalapeños give you a little bit of heat. We got our dog a pup burger. It was large amount for our small dog definitely coming back, and often. The inside was super cute, I'm sure events here will be fun. The servers were on top of everything too, great service.

    Getting ready to have one of the best smash burgers
    Deshawn G.

    This is my favorite place to visit when I want a burger..quick service, just order your food from your phone. You get your own drinks from the window. The double smash burger with no jalapeños, and an order of cheese curds are my absolute favorites. .. add a cold beer with that . this is the perfect place to bring your dog and enjoy food and drinks. This place is amazing

    Double Smash Burger
    Allie J.

    Ate too fast to even take a photo. Absolute perfection. Crispy fries, delicious burger, great service, amazing dog friendly patio. 10/10 no notes.

    The Riley with fries
    Nicky W.

    One of the best smash burgers in the city of Milwaukee! I ordered "The Riley" and it was very flavorful without being messy. I really enjoyed the outdoor seating and how you place your order/drinks yourself. Would be a great place for lunch/dinner in the summer.

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    The burgers we had were great. Riley's is cool little place with a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back when I return to MKE.

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    Food is tasty and the service is great! It's a joy to hangout indoors and out and love to play darts and cornhole, such a great find!

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