Last week we thoroughly and completely enjoyed a meal at Mother's. They blend flavors, spices,…read moresweet, savory in super tasty and inventive ways. Pureed edamame, delicately crunchy rosti, sesame paste, tender beef on curry, orange wine mango with trout, jasmine with chiffon sponge...just some of their outstanding items! Small plates so trying multiple things is easy. The staff were exemplary - attentive, helpful, informative... all while being fun and nice ! Chef Vanessa spoke with us about her path to Mother's. Her story is inspirational. We are so happy to find this amazing cuisine in a restaurant that supports diversity and community. We have our next reservation already ! Thanks Vanessa and team for touching our souls thru food !

The food is absolutely fabulous!!! Wait staff is attentive…read moreand knowledgeable regarding the menu. Bar is the best ever!

Top tier summer vibe in Bay View! The Burnhearts patio is such a great space to sit and enjoy a…read morebeer (or three). Shaded picnic tables and expansive seating options make this dive a spacious and comfortable spot. Lots of positive energy from neighborhood and patrons. Service is also great, lots of beer/cocktail items to choose from. And dog friendly outside!

I loved the vibe of this place. Its dark, moody ambiance with red lighting really lured me in and I…read morewas sold. I enjoy places that feel like I'm at a little party in someone's home -- so that's what this felt like to me. They had lovely servers as well overall a chill vibe.

Just love the vibe here. I think the bartenders name was Sam, and he was great. Quick and delicious…read morecocktails, and a few interesting craft cocktail options. Cool lighting, and who doesn't love to listen to vinyl. Great date place!

Our bartender Mark was great at conversing with us, and serving great drinks…read more The place is just a gem to visit. We came as a side trip from Doors Open and before we go to dinner. It is a small/big place, and glad we came When it wasn't busy. They have Live music sometimes but definitely has a live DJ, and a dance floor!!! I'd like to visit sometime with the live DJ, but I know I'll have to nap before coming!!!

Nice outside patio area! They have a walk up counter outside to order. The menu outside is smaller…read morebut they were able to make my friend a drink from their full menu inside. The drinks were relatively quick and delicious! The outside patio and inside are much different. We went inside due to rain for our second drink. The inside is dark and moody. Also enjoyed an ice cream drink in a glass inside versus plastic on patio. Excellent place for cocktails! Note they are involved and do take time to make.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The drinks are fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

As an avid Holey Mackerel enjoyer, this has been on my list for a while to check out. I came out on…read morea Sunday night for a few drinks. The staff were super friendly and willing to let my colleague test around with the Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Spoiler alert: it's better with the bitters as it comes. I was super pleased to see they carry Central Standard Door County Cherry Vodka too. There's a small patio area out back of the bar with a food truck. I would love to check out the food there whenever I visit back.

The last time we were in this space it was Boone & Crockett. So it's been a long time!!…read more We had a wait for Room Service and what better place to post up, have some delicious drinks and enjoy HH pricing?? The mister was well pleased to see several NA spirit options, and I was pleased to see many tasty cocktails. I had my first Harvey Wallbanger, and I really liked it - very refreshing. Also had a Negroni Spritz served in a very pretty glass. The bartender was very pleasant and the space is both comfortable and stylish. Even if you don't have to wait on Room Service (totally with it BRW) Lost Whake is worth a stop.

I visited with my cousin, cousin-in-law and BF to celebrate her birthday. We got a 5:15 reservation…read moreon a Tuesday. The greeting from the hostess was warm and friendly; she is an asset and really makes you feel welcome. Once we were seated and finally finished our struggle with what to order, we got our drinks. I had to go with the One Night in Bangkok again because it's just a really nuanced and complex mix of tangy, spicy and a hint of sweet. The smoke show also is impressive. My cousin tried the Berry-cation from the summer menu and it was perfect for her - very fresh and a little sweeter. Cousin-in-law got the Thai Goddess, with tomato, and it was very interesting - not quite fruity and not overly vegetal - very cool. Our food was amazing. The first several minutes were just a series of different people saying "Oh my God" as we tried different things. There was no weak dish. We enjoyed a good mix of seafood and meat dishes, that included Golden Fungi, Phuket Jor Pu, Namya Pu, Kurobuta Pork in Panang Curry Sauce, Hung Lay Short Ribs, the Samurai Signature Set, Kinnic Crisp Shell, Nam Prik Aon, Waygu A Rockfire, Mango Sticky Rice and a complementary birthday Yuzu Cheesecake. This restaurant has a way of really creating a special experience and hits on all the important points. Stunning,

What a lovely establishment, very cute, somewhat smaller than most fine dining restaurants. Very…read morekind staff I wish I could remember the servers name but he was so attentive!! The food was wonderful, I loved the summer cocktail, and the crab rangoon was the best I've had in quite some time. The golden fungi was pleasantly spicy and so crispy, my friend who doesn't like mushrooms enjoyed it. I loved the chashu bao buns, the pork was so tender and the softness of the bao buns was very nice. Definitely have to stop by and give them a try, I know I'd like to again.

The Avalounge is located inside the Avalon Theater nestled in the heart of Bay View, right on…read moreKinnickinnic Ave. While it is inside the theater, it has a cozy atmosphere all it's own and you don't need to be going to the movies in order to stop in (though, cocktails and a movie--what's not to love?). I stopped by before a movie recently and enjoyed my experience. Me and my cocktail/movie companion enjoyed a drink in the bar and another to take into our movie. They have a few fun seasonal specialty cocktails. They were a little more on the sweeter side, so I opted for a bourbon smash. The bartender wasn't sure how to make one but was more than willing to google and attempt, which she did and the drink was great. I'd definitely stop in here pre or post movie. We were there on a Sunday evening and there was plenty of seats available. They have bar seating as well as a few tables (and a fun tucked away booth if you're in a group!). Get to it!

I had never been to the Midwest before, and all I can say is, I was very lucky to be in Milwaukee…read more My partner and I are beer & cocktail connoisseurs and are always in search of a good time. Jenneca, the bartender who served us the entire time, made sure of that. Not only did she give us great service, but she made us feel like we were part of her community. She spoke to us like we were family and made two Angelenos feel like this was home. I truly did not know what to expect being out here, but I felt like I didn't want to leave. Jenneca was exceptional -- not only in her way of speaking to people, but also made lovely drinks. If I could move to Milwaukee now, I would, solely because I found a community in a place away from home, and that is so difficult to find.

Cool atmosphere! We just went for one drink to check it out, but the place is awesome!read more

I went to Goodkind for dinner on a Friday evening with a friend who was visiting me from Chicago. I…read morechose Goodkind because of the warm, eclectic atmosphere, cocktails, and creative & delicious food. Our experience did not disappoint! The cocktails were refreshing and well-balanced. My friend ordered My Darling Amadeus, which I wasn't sure I would like, and I ended up loving it! It was so good. Our waitress, Michelle, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and our food was outstanding! The duck was decadent and cooked perfectly. The Barramundi Fillet was amazing! I loved the crispy top, English peas, and Green Goddess Puree. If we had room, we would've ordered dessert, but we were so full! 10/10 experience!! Can't wait to go back.

Eight years after my first review here, still a huge fan of Goodkind. I might even love them a…read morelittle bit more after this last weekend. In addition to the still impeccable cocktails and delicious food, this past weekend they were serving up a sanctuary daiquiri with the proceeds heading directly to the Immigrant Law Center in Minnesota. Also, if you didn't know, any evening, you can 'plate it forward' for $20. The food is always delicious and the drinks divine. Offering all this deliciousness and avenues to help? Magical. Get to it! And, order the chocolate stout cake for dessert. You won't regret it.

How can you not love (or at least vaguely enjoy) this fun and oddball bar in Bayview. But who…read moredoesn't love an oddball? I love Blackbird's wild and eclectic decor. I feel very much at home because we share very similar tastes in home decor. It feels very cozy as soon as I enter this bars. I believe we had two wonderful bartenders who took our order and quickly brought back out drinks. Great service, dimly but warmly lit (which I love to help me avoid migraine triggers), lots of conversation and chattering going on around us. Also, PINBALL! My partner and I spent a decent chunk of change having all the fun. You should really go. And experience it all!

Love love love this bar. Came here with a friend for Thursday night bar trivia and had a great…read moretime. The have an impressive selection of WI beers, a great (and generous) old fashioned, and awesome trivia night. The bar was busy and the bartender eventually learned my name which I had zero expectation of since there were so many people. Love the vibe inside, the decor was cool and the trivia host even joked that maybe you'd find an answer to a question in all of it. For the trivia, I really appreciated the format. 3 rounds, each with 2 categories of questions. There aren't really long drawn out breaks in between questions which keeps things moving. They do take a break between each round, which is perfect so you can grab your next drink. The categories are fun and challenging. Losers get to pick a category for next week which I think is a fun twist as long as the category isn't super niche. But I guess that is the advantage of you are the loser that shows up the next week to play. Overall fantastic experience. I would recommend Blackbird to anyone who wants a hipster dive or a fun night of trivia.