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    Strange Town

    4.3 (148 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Rohan D.

    Friendly vegetarian restaurant, mostly but not entirely vegan. Some of their events can be very popular, but otherwise there's a comfortable amount of room for what is a cozy corner location. What I like most about this place are the non-alcohol cocktails, interesting complicated tastes without the drunken idiots. I hope it's an idea that catches on. Parking can be a challenge, you might want to take public transportation or bicycle. But, since you don't have to drink cocktails with alcohol, you can easily and legally drive home from an evening of drinking here.

    PANNA COTTA
    Michael B.

    The service was really good. The decor is amazing! I love the plants! The music was slightly too loud. The online menu was wrong. The food wasn't great, but overpriced. The options are limited. Nachos were good. The "cheese" doesn't taste like cheese, nor does it try to. Even just the "cheese" still tastes like nachos. It's not warm, which threw me off. $18 The hummus tasted rather average or plain. Maybe needed salt. The naan and pickled veggies were tasty. $16 The panna cotta had a lot of flavors that for me didn't go together.

    Practical Magic with an adorable mint flower in the garnish
    Erin N.

    Elevated dining, entirely plant based. Absolutely delicious. I didn't get any pics of the food because we inhaled everything. The nachos were delightful and had a nice well of additional toppings at the bottom. Kimchi noodles were delicious with bright flavors and textures. The drinks were incredible, especially the N/A options. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive.

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    Faith B.

    My friend and I decided to try Strange Town recently for dinner. We went early and were able to be seated immediately. The space is quite small, but quaint. Outdoor seating is on the sidewalk. Our server was extremely enthusiastic and bubbly. We started with the Swan & Mercy cocktail, which they customized to be slightly less intensely alcohol forward for my friend. The menu did not mention that it was smoked, however, which can be a negative surprise. I liked it. We tried the tapenade, which was good, but the dates pushed it a little too much to the sweet side for our palates. There was also not nearly enough bread served with it and when we requested more, we were not informed that they were going to charge us $4. That's a lot for some bread slices. We split the Asparagus Panise and the special - a Lions Mane Congee with sea beans.We enjoyed the Panise, but the Congee was the star of the night - subtle and elegant flavors. We were not impressed by our bill. $95 and change for two drinks, an app and two small "mains" is a lot. I felt overcharged and annoyed at the end, despite the interesting food. There are other places doing as much for less and places doing more at the same price point.

    Forbidden Rice Balls with kimchi puree and sesame marinated mushrooms
    Rick R.

    I ordered from Strange Town for the first time last night, and was pleasantly surprised. I am a meat eater. I only go to vegetarian/vegan restaurants when I dine with a friend that prefers vegetarian/vegan food. The list of food options on the menu was small, butbif you like wine, the wine list went on for days. I ordered the Forbidden Rice Balls and the Mushroom Tartine. The rice balls are made with bkack rice and served with a spicy and delicious kimchi puree, sesame marinated mushrooms that were chopped to tiny bits, but also delicious, and scallions. The Mushroom Tartine presentation was not what I expected, but the flavors exceeded my expectations. I expected flaky pastry with mushrooms in or over it, but it was more of a mushroom bruschetta, and since it was for carry-out, it was served as build-your-own, which I was fine with. Four slices of french baquette from local Amaranth Bakery were served with local mushroom amd shallot confit, a cashew cream cheese, and alfalfa sprouts for garnish. My order was ready just a few minutes past the time provided to me, and the dishes traveled well, so I was pleased with my first Strange Town experience, and I highly recommend both if the dishes I ordered!

    Seriously some of the freshest flavorful food we have had. Maggie, our server, was energetic and helpful in suggestions. We had the tomato soup that had so much flavor!! Then the roasted veggies on tahini and my husband said he would come back tomorrow for the nachos. All around A+

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    Apurba B.

    Got a chance to try some yummy Rosé at Rosefest today from Syrange Town, and man was it so yummy and high quality. Strange Town organized the Roséfest with absolute finesse with so many great vendors in one single spot. The drinks greatly complemented the pizza from flour girl and flame. I can't wait to go back for an indoor dinning experience soon. Update : went back for drink and dessert and it was absolutely out of this world. How Mia makes these yummy delights vegan and gluten free is beyond me. Definitely one of my new favorites in Milwaukee

    Vegan Curry
    Kaitlyn J.

    The name "Strange town" definitely fits the food, if you're looking to try something new, and be a bit adventurous, this is the place for you! Lovely servers, and an ever-changing menu, I love coming here with a few friends especially for outdoor dining in the nicer seasons. Here is a picture I took a while ago when eating here, the food is always beautifully prepared and plated!

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    Jessica J.

    YES Strange Town ily! I've been wanting to check this place out for so long, and finally the hubby took me for date night! They are a plant-based bistro, but you certainly don't have to be a vegetarian or vegan to enjoy their food! We had a 6:45pm rez on a Wednesday night, which was worked out perfectly, as the place was otherwise full when we arrived. It's only small inside, maybe 6-8 tables as well as a bar you're able to sit at. I love the smaller and quaint size, it gives the place such a homey-feel. As does the decor and overall atmosphere. We were sat at a two-top and taken care of by a lovely server. She answered all of our questions (being the newbies we were) and gave us plenty of recommendations. She was also sure to tell us that it was 1/2 off women-owned bottles of wine (love that!), so we went with a bottle of white called Dandelion. Delicious. The menu is all made to be small-plates and shareables, so she'd explained anywhere from 3-4 sides would suit two people. Our picks: Olives to start that included tastes of orange peel, shaved fennel and garlic. The tacu tacu which was heirloom mayocoba bean + basmati cake, poblano coulis, avocado salad, sunflower sprouts, aji chili, and tortilla chip dust. And lastly, the sweet potato & kale chaat: curried chickpeas, herb chutney, tamarind date chutney, pickled mango coconut yogurt, and crunchy sev. Incase the descriptions didn't give it away, the flavors were absolutely delightful. Great service, wine, food, and vibes. What's not to love?

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    Delicious food and great, attentive service. I'm not vegan and really enjoyed my meal!

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    Ask the Community - Strange Town

    What's the beverage menu like?

    The wine list is extensive and great. unique options for red, white and bubbly. There are 3 different beers to choose from - a great selection for just 3 beers… Read more

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    Waterford Wine & Spirits

    4.2(30 reviews)
    0.0 miLower East Side, East Side
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    We had a wonderful time last night at the wine & chocolate pairing event at Waterford Wine! The…read morebeautiful chocolates were provided by Fazio's Chocolate in Elm Grove. The chocolates were all super flavorful and had an amazing creamy texture. Clearly high quality stuff. The wines the staff at Waterford paired beautifully! They even let us sample some espresso liqueur and peanut butter tequila to go with our chocolates! The staff was also very knowledgeable and helpful. This is a great little shop with a wide and interesting selection. They also have spirits and I found a lovely bottle of whiskey to take home. All in all, this made for the perfect environment for a Galentine's date! I will be back!

    We just recently went to the "new" location for a wine tasting…read more They have a neat space in the back for tasting events, and a good selection of wines and other spirits. The tasting we attended was free, and the rep was friendly and knowledgeable. They didn't have a particular wine we were asking about, but offered to order it for us, and it arrived within a few days. If paying with a card, there is a fee, as with many places these days, so bring cash if you'd like to avoid a fee. If you're looking for a good wine selection in Milwaukee proper, Waterford should be on your list.

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    The Dark Room at Saint Kate - Root Beer Brussel Sprouts

    The Dark Room at Saint Kate

    4.6(16 reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown, East Town

    I was brought to this steakhouse by a friend going back a few months. I don't spend a lot of time…read morein Milwaukee, so I'd never heard of it. The day we came, I didn't have a taste for steak, which unusual for me! I ordered a wedge salad to start and a crab dish instead of steak and both were delicious. Everything was Fresh with great flavor. The atmosphere in this restaurant is very warm and dark but not too dark and cozy but spacious. Our server was very nice. Very attentive. Fabulous restaurant that I recommend when in Milwaukee.

    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

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