State Fair Inn

Stopped by for a post dinner drink and to catch up. They definitely boast a lot of cocktail…read morecreations and take pride in their homemade ingredients. Their current winter "Port No 6" menu has drinks starting at $12 but you can tell they put a lot of care into each creation. We stopped by on a Wednesday before 6pm and they did offer $2 off tap beers so I got a zombie dust tulip for $5. Not bad! Staff are friendly but things may move a little slower due to the care they put into their cocktails. This is definitely reminiscent of island vibes. Wait for a good drink and relax at the bar or outer patio (which has heaters in the winter). Street parking is pretty easy to snag, even around dinner time.

Had some cocktails here earlier this evening. What a very cool place with a lot of panache. Very…read morenice music playing and great cocktails.

Bunk Beds

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Station No 6 with their Port 6 tiki theme

ODB's Classy Dive

4.6(31 reviews)

1.6 mi

Pretty impressed by this place! It's a very unassuming location outside, but once you go inside,…read morethe vibes are immaculate. I love all the air plants they have and the dark interior really does make it more of a "classy dive" as their name suggests. We came here for a Sunday lunch and to catch the Brewers game. They had a three dollar special on domestics when we went, which was cool. Our server was nice and our orders came out promptly. The food was absolutely delicious. I was blown away by it actually. When I go to dive bars, I don't have the highest expectations for the food because usually the food is mediocre. However, at this bar, it really blew me away. I had the ODB smashburger with regular fries. The burger was juicy and flavorful with such a fluffy, soft bun. I love that they put crispy onion straws in it for a little crunch. The fries are steak fries. They had some beer batter type of coating that made them so crispy and yummy. I'm glad I stumbled upon this place. I look forward to coming back to catch another game and eat their delicious food!

Nice little classy Dive Bar . it's a small little place,but the food was very flavorful.I had…read more wings with chili sauce. The wings looked like they were grilled, had excellent flavor. I also had short rib nachos...The cheese sauce was delicious and the short ribs were very tender .Pickled red onions on anything is a plus .The service was excellent and yes I need a refill on whatever I'm drinking....... That's important believe it or not......The second time there I had the bbq chicken flatbread . Yummy to my tummy .service was not as good as the first time ,but the food is well worth it ..I'm definitely coming back ....you should try this place also

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If that's a 1/2 patty then the pickle must be a 1/4 pound per slice

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Caulfield's

4.4(17 reviews)

0.4 mi

Went for a girls night and learned it was their last weekend open. Loved the ambiance for a girls…read morenight or date night. We started with brussel sprouts and duck fat potatoe wedges. The Brussels sprouts were delicious and the lemon aioli was soo good e asked for extra for our fries. The potatoe wedges were nothing special and I was not a fan of the sauce it came with. The wine selection was great!! Gluten free fish fry! The batter was nice and crispy.

Very good food and great service. Myra was our server and…read moreshe was absolutely wonderful. We had the Pork Chop, Crab Cakes, Salmon, and Flank Steak. Everyone loved their options. Before the main entrees, we ordered the following appetizers: Brussels Sprouts and flatbread. Both very good, but of course we had drinks which were a white wine, 2 beers and a cocktail called Jack Rose, which had Apple Bourbon, lemon and house which had a nice taste to it. We'd like to come and try more of the appetizers next time.

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Duck Cordon Bleu Egg Rolls

Camino

4.3(184 reviews)

0.5 mi

Camino is such a gem…read more Most recently my dining companion and I popped in for dinner. I got their Bama Chicken with crispy brussels. Always and ever a fan of their crispy brussels and this trip was no exception. The chicken sandwich was also great! As usual the service is lovely and the prices are reasonable. Get to it!

Definitely give this place a shot. They have a solid happy hour which includes discounted beers and…read morepierogi. They have a good fish fry, tasty wings and a variety of adult beverages available. The weekends get busy so plan ahead! The atmosphere is a bar vibe but not too crowded

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Beet salad with chicken

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Beet Reuben + crispy brussels (front) Nashville hot chicken + fries (back)

The VainGlorious Lion lounge

3.8(4 reviews)

1.3 mi

I don't really get the name of this West Allis spot but I was definitely surprised and impressed…read more First, it's casual but not divey - there's vintage furniture and nice clean bathrooms. Second, there's a really solid cocktail list. Third, the bartender Chris was amazing - super friendly and welcoming. You probably wouldn't expect a very pleasant cocktail lounge here but check them out.

Great drinks, bartender, atmosphere and had fun doing karaoke!! I will definitely be back!read more

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McCoco’s Caribbean Restaurant

3.7(56 reviews)

0.4 mi

Food wasn't bad. Service could've been better. They lost their liquor license so no alcoholic…read moredrinks. We had two menus. One had the original prices. The other menu had white stickers with jacked up prices.

I picked up a to go order. Food arrived hot and packed well. Not too friendly service for just…read morepicking up. People inside seemed happy. I'd go back and find in just to try it. The ambiance inside is pretty cool. Street parking is kind of limited. I can see this place being popular in summer.

5.9 mi•East Town, Downtown

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Hen

Agency

4.2(29 reviews)

I really enjoyed my experience here. I think my favorite aspect of the concept is how drinks are…read morethemed and change often. Dealers choice was a fun way to let the bartenders craft something from scratch based on the elements that I like. It was very moody and intimate inside. I would recommend!

Liked the vibe - reminds me of shakers cigar bar but without all the smoke (like, a bit spooky,…read moreold, maybe haunted but also very cool). We stopped here after dinner, so we stuck mostly with the cocktails. Unfortunately, nothing on the seasonal menu really stuck out to me. I stuck with the "traditional" cocktails (spicy watermelon bubblegum, and then banana daiquiri). Hubs went for the halo halo food (which was so cute! All the typical ingredients but served in cubist fashion), and the paired drink. The paired drink was supposed to have different layers of flavor, but they all mixed together quite a bit. Tasty, just not the "layered" experience we thought. I think they almost do themselves a disservice comparing themselves to the aviary - that is a crazy high bar to meet. Granted, maybe we would have been more impressed if we had more of the seasonal cocktails despite them not seeming interesting? Probably wouldnt go out of my way to go here again, but it is a cool vibe and the cocktails were good.

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Flappers

4.4(42 reviews)

0.8 mi

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Such a great surprise find! Out in an area I wasn't familiar with, I looked up on Yelp to see what…read morewas about for drinks. I loved the name and sign, also very close by. Ran into a bartender I knew from a Milwaukee east side bar. Great drinks, an excellent bartender (Lissa), and a friendly and engaging group of other patrons at the bar. A much larger space than I expected. Pool tables, a kitchen (although in the process of hiring a new cook), and room for good sized gatherings. Very much give a recommend for this very local and energetic bar!

Great place to hang out. Went with a decent sized group and still had space. Good food and area for…read morepool.

4.6 mi•Historic Mitchell Street

Whiskey smash (front) + Tullamore Dew (behind)

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Bryant's Cocktail Lounge

4.5(481 reviews)

Bryant's ambiance is unmatched!! Super dim and cozy lighting, the place itself is decorated…read morebeautifully and really gives a vintage old timey vibe. Our waitress was great, at first she was just trying to get a feel for the kind of drinks we liked but the very first one she gave us, with tamarind and spice, was wayyy too much for us. We then played it safe after with espresso martinis which were more on creamy side which was a first for me but still good and then we tried the Candlelight and Black Magic which were both sweet. Overall was a fun first time experience

The ambiance is really dark and feels so cozy. The service was fast but I wish they went into more…read moredetails about how the drinks would actually work. I told them the flavors I like but they didn't ask me what texture I would like because I got my drink in slushy form which I don't like. be very specific about your likes and dislikes and I think it will be a great experience

Upstairs ambiance

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Two types of tickets - a regular tasting or a larger one with a keepsake mug

Walk Her Inn

4.3(8 reviews)

0.6 mi

I stopped here for a refreshing cocktail after work just trying new places out on my bookmarks…read morelist. It's a small neighborhood dive bar with a pool table TVs etc like any other neighborhood bar. As I walked in I noticed food all over pool table and other tables but no local games were on the TVs which was strange. The place was oddly packed and I got the last stool in the corner end of the bar. As I sat there drinking my cocktail the locals talked to me and invited me to the food which was cool. Suddenly happy birthday was being sung and it all made sense now because it was a surprise birthday party for one of the regulars and I was offered cake, how cool because I knew no one in the place. It's a very friendly neighborhood bar and not clikey at all.

Strong drinks. Rich Evans and I made out for like an hour here; best night of my life. I left my…read moreheart in milwaukee.

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Nickolas P.

11 years ago

Been dining on what I feel is the "Best Fish Fry" in all of Milwaukee my entire life, so am I biased, YEP! How can you pass-up a traditional Milwaukee, Beer Battered Fish Fry recipe handed down 4+ generations? State Fair Inn is the best kept secret in all of Milwaukee with a history dating back to 1921. They were even busted by the liquor patrol for serving illegal whiskey & wine back during the prohibition days...;-) Owner & Bar Keep Bill has all the stories...oh, also hit him up for one of his famous Old Fashioned cocktails - The BEST! read more

Eleen E.

14 years ago

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