I went here for a Friday fish fry and it was delicious! I got the Canadian bluegill and it was…read moreperfect. The side of brussel sprouts was also delicious. Highly recommend. It gets busy, so either get there early or be prepared to wait 45min-1hr.

Typically MKE bar with upgraded bar food. But…read moreThe food is very good and the Monday $5 burger special is worth a trip from burbs for sure. It's a half pound of perfectly seasoned and prepared ( med rare for me). The service is friendly and appropriately responsive. You will catch me there at least twice a month.

We were happy to find parking super close to the front door and then dismayed to find out we had a…read more45 minute wait time with nowhere to sit or stand without being in the way of servers. We got lucky and had bar seats open up after about 5 minutes which allowed us to grab cocktails and relax. After a bit we ordered some Brussel sprouts as an appetitizer and before they could show up our table opened up. My wife chose the 2 piece cod fry with chips while I opted for the perch fry with fries. Everything was spectacular. The bartenders were jumping around each other to keep people happy at the bar and the rest of the staff get people's bellies filled with food. If you go keep in mind there are no reservations and will probably be a wait, but they will take great care of you and serve you some awesome fish!

I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

I highly recommend Central Standard for your next event. The family celebration of our Mothers…read more95th birthday was flawless because of Justin (and Bryce the bar tender). The staff, atmosphere, food, communication and logistics were outstanding!!! Thank you Central Standard!!!!

I started off with the Coco Loco. It was deliciousness in a cup. Just paradise sip by sip. It…read morebarely tasted like alcohol. Then we got chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. It's so savory and sweet. I love dates chorizo and bacon so this was the appetizer for me. I loved the citrusy salad too. Last time I was here I had chorizo burger for brunch. So for lunch, I had a smash burger and it was worth it. The pickles were sooo refreshing. I feel like they tasted so much like dill. We got garlic aioli with our fries and it was sooo good. I think they have a sample every day. We got to try the cherry vodka! I think it would taste so good in a cocktail.

Our night at Oak Barrel was wonderful. Our food was delicious. The music was spot on. More than…read moreanything though, the service was so wonderful. The manager was so kind and so attentive. The servers were checking in on us and made sure me and my daughter had a great night. Great staff!

Came here on a Friday night around 6pm for dinner, there were three of us, one child. The street…read morewas busy, full of older adults, drinking so we thought it would be hard to get a table, but it was very easy. They have a catcher machine in here, I got one, didn't win. They start you with free bacon grease popcorn, it was tasty, you can for sure taste the bacon! The staff were efficient, quick, nice. I got a German beer, and a soda water, my partner did as well. My kiddo got a lemonade. For appetizers we got the pretzel sticks, and the curds with marinara and ranch. So good! Both were well seasoned and delicious. For meals, I got the chicken Caesar salad wrap, with fries. It was good, creamy, and I had crispy chicken replace the grilled. The fries were good. My partner got the Cajun Mac and cheese with chicken and the waitress suggested a side of fries, he said it was very good. My child got the pepperoni pizza, they have a 12inch pizza and it was enjoyed! Definitely recommend for dinner when you're about to go to a show or if you're in the area!

I am giving them 5 stars just for the wait staff!! I had…read morereservations for 3 for Christmas night. Our party expected to wait but not over an hour after our reservation time... there were parties of 10-15 there that took up not only the wait staff time but time for smaller tables to be seated at or around Our reservation time. I do not blame the restaurant staff! This was a clear problem of Customers who thought this was their Home and could take 3hrs to leave. You people not only had other waiting over an hr to be seated but a restaurant staff that was working on A Holiday!!! My 5 stars go out to the Restaurant Staff, front house, back house and Wait staff for be on point!!

Food- the chicken Parmesan is desc on the menu as "hand breaded with Italian seasoned bread crumb…read more I was raised on frozen breaded chicken and thats exactly what I was serve. Very disappointed given the price and the fact that both the chicken and the pasta were served cold- after an hour wait. Chicken Marsala is listed in the menu as "seared and basted in a rich mushroom sauce with imported Marsala wine. Imagine our disappointment when the dish came out with one chicken breast & two mushrooms- no sign of any sauce, along side a dish of cold plain linguine. Service was slow, slower and just plain ridiculous. We arrived at 3:50pm and finally received our entrees at 5:30. Overall based on the value, quality, ambiance, service, food and experience I have absolutely nothing to recommend this restaurant

If you are GF, you need to stop at Explorium Brewpub for their food! I had the cheese curds and…read moreboneless wings. (Even my non-gf boyfriend said they were top tier) Service was fast and very nice! They were very informative about the menu and fryers

I love Explorium at Southridge, I love it even more in the Third Ward!…read more Stopped by here for the first time for beer and pub grub on a Friday night. We made reservations but would have been easily seated without them. We started with a beer order (of course). I'm such a fan of Explorium beers. I got their peanut butter stout and loved it. If you're a porter and stout fan, their stout list is much more robust than many breweries. And, all that we've tried have been pitch perfect. For my dinner, I got their caesar salad with blackened chicken. The chicken is super flavorful with a nice heat. Their caesar has additions that I don't normally dig on my caesar (kalamatas, tomatoes) but here? I love it. It came perfectly dressed and was absolutely delicious. After dinner, my dining companion and I ordered their 'perfect manhattan' which was deliciously well made and well named. We enjoyed it over a game of cribbage. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable and the service was spot on. Get to it!

Coconut Cream Milkshake IPA - lighter than I expected, with a citrusy aftertaste…read more Blues Breaker - Belgian style white ale which tastes as expected for a Belgian style beer. Once entering, next time I would sit in the farther back room as opposed to the front room. You order at the table with a QR code. I think this place would be more fun in the summer months or for a fun event.

Eagle Park is hands down my favorite Milwaukee Brewery. The beers are delicious and they have such…read morea variety - smoothie beers, tons of IPAs, lagers, you name it. The service is great, they do the QR codes so you don't even have to ever leave your table. The perfect place to grab a patio beer on their great patio - both covered, and in the sun, or mingle inside and catch a sporting event or game of trivia!

Had been meaning to stop by here for a while and the 4-1-4 day special reeled me in. The special…read moreincluded the following items all priced at $4.14 each: smash burger, cheese curds, old fashioned and Pilsner beer. I went with the old fashioned, burger and curds. The drink was great. The burger and curds were good. I really liked the toasted bun and sauce for the burgers. I sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and efficient. The area interior is bright and spacious. Would definitely stop by again!

Went to Oggie's for their Girl Dinner on Thursday night and sat at the bar. When we arrived th…read moreplace was pretty empty, it did fill in later. Select martinis were a deal. I got a Lemon Drop which was good! The bartender was very nice. For the girl dinner it was a side of fries and ceasar salad. Both plates were full, the fries were tasty and nicely seasoned. The ceasar salad was alright it had an interesting taste assuming from dressing. Overall great deals and just okay food.

Stopped for a drink before a game and was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful inside. It was a…read more10-minute walk to Baird Center and the center of downtown. But parking is paid parking on the street, with spots hard to find. Once the parking situation is resolved, things are great. The vibes inside was awesome - very open, with lots of seating. There seems to be tons of seating options, and outdoor seating as well for when the days are warmer. And for a brewery, the most important thing? The beer, of course! And it was good. We've had their beer before and have always like them. It was great getting some more on draft. Agro pop IPA Yummy!! Panther pale ale OK, but not my fave. I wouldn't get it again. Cheese curds $14 These were delicious, but it did get salty after munching through the plate. We were limiting ourselves to just one drink, and needed more drinks or another food item to mediate our tastebuds. I'd order again with a proper meal or with more booze. Service was super nice, though not quite polished, which I don't mind at all. Points for a nice smilze!

Solid food, great vibes. If you are ever in the area looking for some bar food and cool atmosphere,…read morecheck out Pilot Project! My chicken pesto melt was super flavorful and felt light since the chicken was grilled and the focaccia bun was nice and soft. Fries were average bar fries. David's chicken sandwich was huge! He didn't like the pickles that were on it, or the garlic aioli but chicken and bun were good. I wasn't a fan of my sour (Punch Kissed Parasol) but David enjoyed his beer (Falk Bock). Service was great!

Never a disappointment . Have tried so many menu items, all great…read more Relaxed atmosphere Will have to go for the new smash burger soon

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