We came here for a nice family dinner. Walking in you can tell this place has history…read more We sat inside, but they do have an outdoor area that feels a little more casual. Our waiter was very attentive. We ordered a bottle of wine to share, and I did have a cocktail as well. Their cocktail menu is put together very well. They have an option for everyone. I ordered the chilean sea bass. The parmesan crust on it was perfect. For some reason I was picturing a more crispy hard crust, but it was nice and soft. The fish itself was perfectly cooked. We opt'ed out of dessert, but maybe next time! This was a special experience.

The Eleanor Room: Named after the former first lady and wife of FDR, The Eleanor Room (TER) opened…read moreits doors relatively recently in 2024. It's located just south of Milwaukee in the elegant Historic Downtown Center of Greendale, WI. As much as I appreciate history and have studied WWII (which FDR obviously played a critical role), it was not the theming, but the menu that attracted me. Particularly, their Monte Cristo, which is a favorite culinary indulgence of mine and why I selected the restaurant for my birthday lunch with my family on 8/18. Eleanor's version utilizes ham, bacon, provolone cheese, and American cheese all sandwiched between tempura battered French Toast. For those of you unfamiliar with tempura (it's okay, I was), it's a thin, light, and crisp coating originating from Japan. Tempura batter is made from cold water, low-protein flour, and usually beaten egg. It is mixed minimally and to prevent gluten development, it must be kept ice-cold. The process creates an airy, delicate crust when deep-fried. TER's Monte Cristo was phenomenal and really hit the spot as it's the perfect combination of sweet from the powdered sugar & warm maple syrup on the girthy & crispy French toast and savory from the thickly cut ham and flavorful bacon. One type of cheese would not have been enough for this Wisconsinite, but the one-two combo from the melty provolone and American cheeses was enough to satisfy. Doughboy approved Peter Pan Cocktail: When it comes to spirits, rum tends to be my got to (along with the occasional whiskey), but the allure of a peanut butter cocktail was too much to pass up. The "Peter Pan" is made using Chica Chida Peanut Butter Tequila, whipped vodka, white chocolate, and cream. The taste was everything I dreamed it would be, which is sweet, creamy, cool, and peanut buttery. It might be a little hard to discern in the pictures I took, but there were even little sparkling flakes on the surface of the cocktail. Doughboy approved No Bake Cheesecake: Lastly, our dessert, which is not an orderable item on the menu. Gabriel offered this as we were celebrating my birthday, and it was exquisite. I had low expectations when he mentioned it, but the presentation ended up shocking me with how immaculate it looked. A three-tiered cheesecake containing chocolate cookie pieces surrounded by dollops of whipped cream and as a finishing touch, even a candle. The coolness of the dessert on my tongue along with the creamy texture was ice-cream-like. Honestly, probably the best birthday "freebie" I've had at a sit-down restaurant. Usually, it's a mundane scoop of vanilla ice cream. Their no bake cheesecake is Doughboy approved Additional restaurant highlights include being able to make a reservation, indoor & outdoor seating (likely not applicable in winter), clean restroom (but it is single occupant use), pleasant décor, and a robust bar/drink selection. Doughboy_Food_Review *Little details can have enormous ramifications and our waiter Gabriel ended up making all the difference. When it came to my turn to order, he initially informed me that he thought the restaurant was "out of" the Monte Cristo. Now, he already knew we were there for my birthday, I made it clear (as I mentioned earlier) the whole reason we were even there was for this sandwich, I asked if he could inquire with the chef, exactly what ingredient they were out of. After Gabriel did some investigating, he ascertained that the chef could indeed make the sandwich, it was just that they typically pre-make some portions, which keeps the sandwich more compact and less "loose". That was fine with me, it ended up being delicious, and we had an enjoyable meal. I could have went without the three minutes of an elevated blood pressure on my birthday while he went to the kitchen though. Had the Monte Cristo been truly unobtainable, I would have wanted to leave. It's more likely my family would have wanted to stay and had me order something else that I wouldn't have been pleased about (I'm very selective). Either way, it would have resulted in a 1-star review and never returning. So, thanks to Gabriel, it's 4 stars and likely another visit at some point.

Decided to meet some friends at Vintage 38 last night and was not disappointed…read more First of all, parking in the village can be difficult to find. Their location, situated at the end of the strip, made finding parking a breeze. The staff was helpful in the selection process and came back to the table to ensure everyone was enjoying it. Even after we settled on a Boudreaux Blanc, the staff, hearing I wasn't the biggest fan of whites, came back to offer me a sample of a red he thought I may enjoy. He was 100% right. They have ample outdoor seating which we utilized this evening. Luckily this evening, the villages 4th of July festivities were also happening so we had some live music to enjoy as well. Finally, while they put together a tasty charcuterie board themselves, they also team up with other village establishments to offer more food options that can be delivered right to your table at Vintage 38. Tonight we needed something a little more so went with a pizza. It's a great option to enjoy a perfect evening in the Greendale village.

Visiting my wife's friends as we're from California for a birthday and thanksgiving as well. They…read moretook us to this wine bar (with beer too) and excellent choices. The selection and service were awesome too. Definitely stop by if you want some good drinks and a good time.

Chef Zach's menu is truly inspired. Best meal I've had in ages. The flavors and textures are in…read moreharmony, the drinks are delicious, and the vibe is akin to a familiar friends house

Wow! This may be the best cocktail bar in the city. It is a full vibe that must be experienced…read more Craft cocktails in a charming, warm, inviting space similar to a Victorian era home back in the 1900s. Service is impeccable. They do a tremendous job of explaining the menu and food options in detail, and ensure you have a great experience from start to finish. The drinks? Nothing short of amazing. They vary the featured cocktails menu every 8 weeks, so most likely you'll get a different experience every time you go. However you can always get your classic cocktails like Margaritas, French 75 and Martinis. They also can do any drink NA which is the first of its kind in the US. They have an option called dealers choice, where you can pick the spirit and flavor profile of the drink you want: spicy, sour, floral, smoky etc. no limits! You write down on a card what you want and they craft you a cocktail based on your selections. They also offer a variety of food pairings to go along with the select, featured drink you order. We got spring rolls, a braised, pork infused doughnut, and an incredible bone broth that still has me in a tizzy. Fair warning: it's small and difficult to get a reservation - don't try your luck walking in, this place is a hot ticket and you won't be able to get in without a resy, which could be weeks or months out. This is a true gem of a cocktail bar, and is as good as anything you would find in New York or Chicago.

The venue is a beautiful throwback to a time where leather, wood, stone and Al Capone were a thing…read more So many nooks and crannies to hide away in, to relax with some wine, beer or your favorite cocktail. We rented the smaller of the spaces for a Kentucky Derby party and it was fabulous! It has 3 large screen TV's, plenty of tables, chairs and space to spread out a buffet. The owners are wonderful, kind and helpful hosts. Loved it!

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

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!

This fun place was hopping on Tuesday night. We sat out on the patio which was very pleasant. Our…read moreserver was wonderful and the food was great! The Burrata was huge and very delicious. I ended up sharing it with my husband. Wings were a little small but the flavors of the rub made up for that. My husband enjoyed his flatbread. We will be back!

Service and food was just alright. Arrived and took a bit…read morefor someone to come over. There were two servers with no assigned tables so felt like at times nothing and then others both followed up within a minute. I got the chicken club wrap and housemate tots. The tater tots were good! The wrap was just average nothing special.

A nice casual sports bar with no shortage of TVs. The service was great and our food came out hot…read moreand fast. Our server was very honest with her recommendations, including the pork slider, and her recs did not disappoint. We got $2.50 sliders (monday deal) with choices of pulled pork, fried chicken, or angus. I tried all 3 and was not disappointed by any of them. The pork one alone had good depth, especially with it being a slider. We also got the cheesy jalapeño corn dip which was delicious. One thing they advertise is their beer list, and it did not disappoint. For those looking for a challenge, you can join their brew crew which entails trying the continuous cycle of new beers they have to attempt to get your name on the board and move up in the ranks. Definitely a fun task to take on for beer lovers in the area!

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

Sam was a great bartender. The other gal working was also very knowledgeable and helpful. This is…read morean experience you don't get everywhere and definitely worth checking out! Let the bartender recommend a drink, they have a lot of great secret recipes!