Walked in to Uncle Bucks because we wanted to try something new. We were almost deterred because they had a huge dress code sign near the menu in the front entrance. We thought the dress code was a little ridiculous because the restaurant wasn't that fancy, the servers were all wearing flannel button downs. They had a big beer menu and wine menu, but lacked a specialty drink menu. They did have a fully stocked bar, so I asked for a gin and tonic. I don't think the bartender knew how to make a gin and tonic because my drink tasted like Sprite. We started with the fried cheese curds which were pretty good, it looked like they gave you a huge portion then we realized they put short pieces of French fries in the bottom of the basket to push up the curds. Then I had the burger, which sounded really good because it said it was a custom blend of Chuck, short rib, and brisket so I ordered it medium rare, and unfortunately it came out well done. The cheese and sauce on the burger really didn't have enough flavor, but the bun was probably the best thing on the plate. Unfortunately the fries were disappointing because they were short stubby little pieces. read more

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Patti did an amazing job taking care of us today. Drinks were incredible as well! Thank you!!!!

I went to Uncle Bucks with some friends after a work event to grab some food. Instantly loved the music they were playing from the outside. Then when we walked in and a host greeted us at the front. They sat us in one their comfy booths with a great view of the TV. We started off with the duck nachos which have their own fun twist to it, we loved them! Then we got cheese curds, shrimp tacos, steak sandwich and lamb gyro!! The cheese curds MELT in your mouth, I have never had better cheese curds in my life. I'm obsessed and will be back for them and they come with nicely seasoned fried underneath them, yummy. The shrimp tacos had melted chihuahua queso on then which made them scrumptious with avocado on top and crunchy shrimp! On to the steak sandwich which came on a home made bun with tender steak, can't go wrong. Mmmmm finally the gyro, not your typical shaved gyro meat. It's even better, tender and juicy lamb meat with delicious tzatziki sauce. Upgraded the fries for a side caesar salad which didn't disappoint. Overall if you like delicious food, great environment and somewhere to have a good time, it's Uncle Bucks. The whole menu looked delicious we couldn't decide but what we got has me coming back for sure!!! read more

food, drinks, and service are top notch. if you're lucky enough to have Patti as your server, you're in for a real treat. Can't recommend enough! read more

I came to Uncle Buck's for a recent Packer against the Lions. Kelsey (the bartender) was a delight and was right in front of us whenever we needed another round. I was also glad to hear that when I came in that they had great specials for the Packer game and a giveaway on top of the deals! The wings were giant and the house made sauce was so good. The Nashville chicken sandwich was really unique and packed with flavor. Definitely worth a visit, especially during any Fiserv events! read more

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The food was amazing. But the service even better ! Hannah did an amazing job with our group! We appreciated her so much and had a great time ! 10/10 would recommend Hannah :) ! read more

Had dinner here with another couple before the mama tried flat out Friday Food and service were both excellent. The grilled chicken was the best chicken sandwich ever! Duck nachos and the burger with cheese curds were also delicious. read more

Such a great spot and wonderful to see it become more popular. If I ever have friends visiting from out of town, I bring them here to have a good time. The three floors always impress- even out of towners from big cities. Definitely an underrated spot among locals. The new menu is also super good with some old favorites on it too. Can't go wrong with the cheese curds, but new items like the duck nachos are amazing as well!!! I am so excited to try more off the new menu. High quality food and great atmosphere. The bartenders are always really nice and upbeat. Christian and Nick have always been knowledgeable when the group can't decide what new item we want to try. Will be back for sure!! read more

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The food is SOOOOO good! And the venue/atmosphere perfect. Literally the best place to be for food and fun downtown! Went there for a private party and would highly recommend!!! read more

Ordered the Nashville sandwich and it was AMAZING and the fries were delicious! The patio is great with a nice view of the deer district.

I had the bone in wings which were terrific--but the service was great here. For me, that's one of the biggest reasons I go somewhere. Ask for Patti as your server. Fast, fun and a whiz at offering food and drink selections. A fun bar too. read more

OK, I feel compelled to tell a story about our recent experiences here. These guy are, BY FAR, our favorite kids on the block. Our group is from NW Indiana has been coming up there 4 or 5x a yr for weekend party getaways bc, frankly, Chicago sucks. Anyway, we were in there a couple weeks ago towards the end of the evening and hit the rooftop bar. Their bartendress, Samantha, up there was awesome. Cute as a button, attentive, engaging, funny, sassy and cool. We came back this past weekend and came in on Friday BC of her and the vibe of the joint. We had a blast. Finished a nearly bottle of your top shelf bourbon and the GM Lawrence wasted no time at all, despite how busy you guys were, and found us another bottle without even asking. We would have been perfectly content sampling the rest of your impressive choice of options. My wife later decided she wanted one of your zip up hoodies. Her size wasn't readily available from your stock. Their Ops Mgr, Ricardo, went above and beyond and damn near dismantled the display case to check the size of the display piece. It worked and he made the sale being completely friendly and NEVER pushy. We came back the next evening because of the level of customer service we got on Friday. The SECOND we walked thru the door we were met by your GM Lawrence: "Hey, yall are back for more! These people at the end of the bar are leaving, c'mon." And walked us over to the seats. He spoke with the bartender, made a motion in our direction and before you knew it the bar was cleaned and we had fresh cocktail napkins and drink orders being taken. TRULY VIP service. We were blown away. I was most impressed with even being remembered, let alone THAT level of customer service. In an area of LITERALLY dozens of options to drink/eat/party at, they've set the standard for service that will bring people back. Already looking to book our next trip. Thanks for the unforgettable experience, can't wait to come back. Signed, Customers for life. read more

Although I like the location, the rooftop, drinks, and people, the main item that needs improvement is the food. It looks very presentable when it comes out but the taste is very bland. For an appetizer, my wife & I got the flatbread and it was not fully cooked. Think it needed an extra few minutes in the oven. I got a chicken sandwich that looked amazing; however there was no flavor/seasoning on the sandwich and had a very bland taste. My wife got the Mac & cheese and, again, did not have any taste to it. Was a little disappointed for the price we paid. Don't get me wrong. I'd still go because the place is awesome, but we probably won't be ordering any food again. ‍ read more

Food was amazing! We visited Uncle Bucks for a 30th Birthday and the atmosphere was fun and upbeat which made it perfect for this event! They also gave us a semi private room for no additional cost which was amazing! This space allowed us to decorate a little and get up and mingle without bother other guest! We will definitely be back! read more

Had drinks and food before the first game of the NBA finals. Staff was attentive & friendly. Food was fantastic & fast considering how busy the Deer District was before our first home game. read more

Great burgers, cheese curds are amazing! And the service is awesome! Doesn't get any better than here! Owner Mike Vitucci is very hospitable and friendly! read more

We stopped in for a bite before a Bucks game and it was the perfect place! Great service and great food, the burgers and the shrimp tacos were great and my son is still talking about the hot chicken sandwich! The giant pretzel is a MUST! read more

Then best place for any Milwaukee sporting event! Get here order anything on the menu and you'll be full and very happy :) read more

Uncle Buck's - BEST place to watch the Bucks!! amazing food and even BETTER SERVICE! Get down here! - Sports Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

restaurant added 20% gratuity automatically but server did not mention it. Bummed to realize later that I added an extra 25% tip on top of the already 20% tip. Otherwise good experience. read more

Great place to grab a bite (and some drinks) before a game/event, as well as a great place to get together after. The staff is always incredibly friendly, especially Jake upstairs. I always make sure to stop by before the game for a beer and bring whoever I let tag along with me. Perfect Bucks Bar!!! read more

First time here. We were told 1hour wait, no problem. One hour and 50 minutes later, they canceled our reservation. When we asked the host he asked for our name and said I got you table for 4 right? Nope table for 7. He then said I will put you back on the list, it will be about an hour. WTF We already waited almost 2 hours. No thanks. Never will we go here again. Bummer. read more

This is a follow up to a conversation I've had with Michael. He addressed my concerns and apologized for the visit that evening. We've been given the opportunity to visit another time courtesy of Michael. When the pandemic subsides and businesses are back up and running we look forward to it. Thanks! read more

This was the worst experience that I have ever endured. Staff was so rude and said "get out of my f**ing face. After speaking to the manager he did nothing to address the situation. Do not come here. Zero stars. read more

Wow! What a fantastic transformation from the old spot. I ordered the vegan burger, I'm not a vegan, and it was delicious. My husband had the hot beef sandwich with fries. I couldn't help but try his sandwich. Everything about his sandwich was spot on. The fries are hand cut and we're yummy. Curds were rock solid and the vibe is so cool. Our kids loved their burger and man-n-cheese, not to mention the video game area. Kept them busy. Went upstairs after dinner to check out the views. Very cool fire pit over looking downtown and of the huge screen in the square. Can't wait to come back and watch a Packer game overlooking the square! read more

The food here is amazing! I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was some of the best fried chicken I have ever had. I also ordered the cheese curds as an appetizer and they were delicious, the batter was light so it didn't feel like eating something heavy before your meal. Uncle bucks is an awesome concept for a bar having a woodland theme and great taxidermy pieces. Red Star, the club upstairs, is out of this world! But my favorite view has to be that rooftop bar. Holy cow it takes my breath away every time I go. They have some kinks to work out still since they are brand new, but I would highly suggest stopping by and trying it out!! read more

Finally made it in to try out the new menu at Uncle Bucks. The cheese curds were great! Light but crunchy batter, came out piping hot. Served on a bed of fries made them even better. Had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was easily the best hot chicken in Milwaukee! Forget Popeyes vs Chik Fil A, this beats em both! Can't wait to try out other items on the menu! read more

Phenomenal Food! Wings and tacos are some of the best I've ever had! Will be back as much as I can! Amazing owners and a talented Chef, one of (if not) the best hidden gem in Milwaukee read more

The service was excellent. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the extensive and in my opinion, impressive bourbon & scotch list. The food was very good too. read more

We normally love UB but we recently took take out honestly none of our food had much of any flavor other than grease. I would recommend dining in. :) read more

Great new spot on 3rd Street!!! Great wings, curds, and atmosphere!!!! I'll be back!!!

Went to watch game 3 of the NBA finals. Sat at the bar and was served by Kim and her team. Kim was wonderful! Very attentative and offered great service. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, great service, and awesome food! Try the habanero poppers!

My husband and I are in town working the ChristkindlMarket and we have ordered food from here twice as carry out. Both times they were very busy but the staff was very attentive and informative. The burnt ends are truly amazing. We would normally not visit an establishment like this one but we liked it so much the first time we came back!! The wings are delish as well but if I had to reconnect anything, it'd be the bunt ends!!! read more

Great food, great service.......you will not go wrong stopping here before or after a Bucks game!!!

Reserved a table for the Bucks game and it couldn't have been easier - the staff was great and the food was delicious! Such an exciting atmosphere to watch these games at right in the Deer District. Looking forward to attending another Bucks viewing party again soon - thanks Uncle Bucks!! read more

This is a greeeeaaat place to watch a game, or hang out late night. But the food the other day was great. Ordered their meatloaf for two and fish fry to go and it was so good. Went last Thursday for wings, i did the honey bbq and they added more spice when i asked for it. Big wings and fresh still when i got home. read more

I enjoyed the place overall but they list the 'Blackberry Bramble' as $8 but charged $9 on the tab.. Check your bills before paying.

I came in after I saw the happy hour sign outside. I was in town from Chicago for a few days and this place blew any of my hometown bars out of the water. I was pleasantly greeted by my bartender Christian. He let me try a few taps and narrowed it down to a beer that I really enjoyed. I wasn't hungry walking in but he recommended the Asian Chicken Nachos and they were amazing! This is definitely my new regular spot when I am in Milwaukee. If you are in the area you should definitely check this place out! read more

Love love love Uncle Bucks!!!! It is definitely a gem in the city. The decor it's self is a reason to go, just to experience something different within Milwaukee. Not to mention the food! The food is delicious! Definitely will continue to go and make myself a regular! read more

Loved the food.. The atmosphere was really warm and welcoming. Perfect spot for packers and bucks! read more