This place deserves so much more recognition and business! I'm absolutely impressed with the…read moreaffordability of the food items and experience, especially considering this is in the Third Ward. I tried the chicken tenders and the cheese curds. You can customize your tenders with different sauces and rubs, which is great! They were the juiciest tenders I've ever had. The cheese curds had an amazing cheese pull too. There's plenty of TVs for you to watch your favorite teams play. I would love to come back here and try out one of the golf simulators or the dart board rows.

My family and I stopped by District Fore Social for drinks and apps, but we ended up staying to…read morecheck out the activities and play darts! I loved the concept of District Fore, it was like Topgolf meets arcade meets backyard cookout. They offered many different games, such as a golf simulator, darts, and more. They usually only allow customers to rent out a game room in hour-long increments, but we were able to pay for a half hour of darts because we only had that much time before we had to leave for our event. I really appreciated the hospitality from all the staff during my visit to District Fore! We didn't eat dinner at District Fore, so I only got to try the cheese curds. They were so buttery and crispy, and the cheese pulls rivaled those of the Chili's mozzarella sticks! They were also much bigger in size than other cheese curds I have had during my time in Milwaukee. One order of the cheese curds appetizer was the perfect size to share between the four of us. I would love to see a District Fore Social open in my hometown, because I would definitely love to go back!

Cool little sports bar downtown. Great place to grab a beer and a bite before a baseball or…read morebasketball game. Reasonable prices. Be warned, I assume this place can get rowdy at prime times.

Thomas was our amazing server for the night. Really liked his laid back, but friendly and helpful…read moredemeanor, as well as his professionalism in accommodating our needs. Made our experience super easy and perfectly pleasant. Grilled wings Ooh, these were perfectly grilled. Very tasty sauce (hot honey garlic, at Thomas' recommendation) that wasn't overdone or underdone - just the right amount. I usually get my wings naked because so many places go wrong with the amount of sauce (usually just too drenched), but since we were on a timeline tonight, we just ordered without asking for anything else. So glad we did! By the way, not fried wings, so not super crunchy on the outside but still crispy and not at all soggy. And super moist, perfect temp inside. Tap Guinness Perfectly poured with just the right amount of cream on top. Hany is usually an IPA man, and went Guinness this time and did not regret it! Overall, this place is a little bit further away than the new hopping bars on the Deer District. I wanted to try the new places, so kept on trying them while hubby wanted to keep coming back here... and I'm glad we did this time. Sometimes new is good, but they've got it right here - I don't have to keep searching! Oh just one thing - all the TVs in the bar, and they have to play 60 minutes? Without captions? lol

Cassie and Zack were so attentive and kind all evening long! We had an appetizer, dinner and drinks…read morewhile watching the OSU game. We had a hot pretzel as an appetizer and it was both soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside -- absolutely perfect! I Had a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich for dinner and it was great - spicy but not too hot, and very tender. The evening was so much fun, even though our team lost. Thank you Zack and Cassie, we had a great time!!

I ordered from here to go and was really impressed with how good it was! There was an abundance of…read moremushrooms in the soup with other veggies and wild rice, sooo tasty and the perfect creaminess. The broccoli was my favorite too, especially the parm on top!! I am definitely looking forward to visiting in person!

Great happy hour deals on drinks! Western Son flavored…read morevodka mules for $5 and a few other options. The whipped feta dip and hot honey is delicious! It's a large portion but does not come with enough cauliflower toasts. Of course you can pay for more but the proportion is off. The wings were also very good, a wide variety of sauce options and dry rubs. Also a large portion that could be shared. The smashed burger was good, the grilled onions on it were tasty. The fries with the burger and even the side of fries my friend got were small (not portion but size/cut). They were very small bites.

We made a reservation for 10 before the Eric Church concert. It's a good thing we had a…read morereservation, because it was packed. Our waitress was really good. Their happy hour is pretty good. $5 mules, old fashioned, and some cheaper beers. Bottles of wine were half off. They were out of many of them because of that. I ordered the cubano and it was huge. I definitely only needed half of the sandwich and chips. We all agreed had we known the size we could have shared. The ranch chips were fantastic. I'd like to come back when they have a full menu.

Always a fun time at broken bat! They have rotating beers on tap as well as basic cocktails and…read morewine. The bartenders are always sparking up conversation and so fun to chat with. Broken Bat features dart and wiffleball leagues - which I would highly recommend!! You can also rent the wiffleball field for a fun time with friends and they have an event space upstairs as well.

Great bloody Mary, even better dog friendly brewery. They host great events and there's also a…read moresuper fun wiffle ball court in the back that's available to rent.

Brat House is a MKE staple in my opinion. Creative menu with tons of different sausage options, fun…read moredrinks, and quick service. The lunchbox shot is must when visiting. One fun thing this place offers is coach busses (buy a ticket) to the Packer games up in GB, which comes with all you can drink on the bus and access to a pregame party. The staff is always kind and the bus drivers are too. Classic Milwaukee "dive" bar!

If someone asked me to give them one place to go that sums up Milwaukee, this is it…read more Cheap craft beer on draft, an abundance of brats, friendly service, and an atmosphere that will show you how much Milwaukee is a large city with a small-town feel. They carry Usinger's sausages from Milwaukee, and they'll have a beer for every palate. They also close late, which is perfect for those of you who do not find out that you cannot purchase alcohol after 9 pm from liquors or grocery stores.

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.

We stopped here on a Tuesday night. It wasn't too busy so there was plenty of seating available. On…read moreTuesday's they have $2 tacos, so I got three chicken tacos and ordered the chips and guacamole. The tacos were packed with flavor! The chips and guacamole were great too! I ordered a strawberry smash which was pretty large for an alcoholic drink. It was pleasing to the eyes and stomach. This place is great and they get bonus points for all the cute dogs you get to see!

I've been meaning to try Riley's for a long time so finally made it to this location! My friend's…read moreold coworker is one of the owners so I remember her telling me about it when they opened. I'm happy they are doing so well and have multiple locations now! We just wanted a drink and a quick bite to eat and being during a baseball game, lots of places in the area were busy. There was a good crowd there watching the game as well. It's an interesting setup, reminds me almost of a living room (with dining tables) and then the small bar area is to the side. To order food, you do it through two wall kiosks which I like because you can look at options and not feel rushed unless there's a line. Outside they have tables and a tv as well. I choose a veggie sandwich which had a good kick to it! The smaller size was good enough for me. It was a bit confusing how to get your food, from what we understood, you have to go through a door to get to the kitchen window (bathrooms are that way too) but no one calls your order number or anything. I'd suggest an improvement on that way you know your food is ready or maybe we missed something. Overall, I would return and would like to try other items on the menu!

I find this local bar fantastic. The decor alone is eye catching and very relative of Milwaukee's…read morepast and present. The bartenders are consistently attentive and knowledgeable. They have an AMAZING back patio which is just a wonderful spot during the long winters of Wisconsin. Highly recommend checking that out. I was honestly quite surprised by how large of an area as well as by the unique decor. I don't believe they serve food. Or I haven't seen a food menu or anything brought out. But there are so many restaurants nearby to order from or swing by. All in all a standout neighborhood bar on the East Side!

This is one of those spots that I almost hate to love because the more you talk about it, the more…read morepeople show up. It's not exactly a secret but it feels like one. Tucked back in a residential neighborhood, Champion's Pub is an unassuming watering for locals. Spacious back patio, dog-friendly, great bartenders, and a nice divey ambiance.

What a fun time! Visited for the first time for the wwe watch party. There was also a vintage…read morewrestling vendor @be_timelesss on instagram. I had a tequila sunrise, and a smash burger with fries. Everything tasted good, I really enjoyed the dry rub add on to the fries I got lemon pepper it was delicious! Everyone was really friendly, bathrooms were clean. They do dine in service but I believe because of the event they didn't do table service so you just had to order your food and drinks at the bar and they'll bring it out to you. Great spot, right on Brady near other businesses as well!

Was craving a burger and decided on Pete's Pub after reading multiple reviews. It's located in a…read morenice historic area with plenty of lively businesses. You do have to place your food order at the bar, which is kind of a downer. It isn't a traditional restaurant but more of a bar that serves food. The bartender was very friendly and took our order quickly. The burger patties were great. A bit thicker than traditional smash burger patties but were cheesy, flavorful and juicy. The fries were awesome and plentiful. You can get a dusting of flavor on your fries and I got lemon pepper on mine. My only "complaint" for the burger is the brioche style bun is a bit overpowering and too much bread for the burger. I ended up just eating the patties, but this is my personal opinion. They had a cooler with self serve water which is what we chose m. Again, not a traditional waitstaff butt we were checked on after we got our food. Plenty of indoor seating, booths, tables etc. they also have arcade games, plenty of beer on tap and lots of drink specials. Give this place a try!