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    Von Trier

    4.3 (237 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, German
    Closed 1:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    VON TRIER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Schnitzel Sandwich
    Jenna K.

    Went for happy hour on a Friday, decent happy hour deals on drinks. Many happy hour drinks on the menu were sold out but they had a replacement. Server was nice and helpful with our large group. I got the schnitzel sandwich which was decent. Nothing to rave about, for me too much bun. The schnitzel was thin and crispy.

    Jagerschnitzel
    Jessica B.

    Von Trier is a fantastic spot to enjoy some German food and atmosphere. The mural above the bar is incredible. We were there for a trivia night and it was a lot of fun and on the challenging side. The beer selection was great and they do have a decent food menu. The jagerschnitzel was good, but the gravy was almost a little too sweet. I prefer a more savory gravy. The rest was pretty good though. Staff was great, especially on a busy night.

    Apfel Cider (hot cider)
    Alek Z.

    I am not a bar guy at all but I must admit I like this place. They have the best hot drinks--I recommend the hot cider (Apfel Cider) and the Hot Buttered Rum. Both delicious and perfect when it's cold out. Their fish fry is also pretty good. I rarely go when it's busy unless I can get a table in the corner. It does get pretty loud the later it gets but if you go earlier it's pretty chill without being dead.

    Fish fry
    Ronald N.

    Stopped for a fish fry with family, and we were very pleased. A quaint place with great German atmosphere. We sat outside on the patio and had a friendly attentive server. Took our orders quickly. My fish fry was excellent with 2 pieces of crispy batter fried cod, potato pancakes, rye bread and cole slaw. Everyone enjoyed their experience.

    Bavarian Pretzel
    Isabel B.

    Best bar on the East Side! Great staff, great food, great specials. The outside area is nice, weather permitting. They also have free popcorn! One of the best pretzels in Milwaukee - the cheese and mustard are so good. Trivia on Thursdays is always fun and a good group.

    Bethany L.

    Great beer and steins, great service, great ambiance, great pretzel! This place came highly recommended while my friends and I were planning a trip to Milwaukee. We came on a Friday afternoon, so it was very quiet - but I can see how this place would fill up quickly and be lively in the evening or on the weekend! Unfortunately, the cheese curds were so incredibly salty we couldn't even finish them - which is so sad, because we had heard such great things about them.

    Harry T.

    A very cozy feeling authentic German restaurant with wall murals surrounding the main room. Not crowded on a Friday night (was the same weekend as Germanfest) so quiet quick service. Great German beer lineup (though an IPA mixed in) with appropriate glassware. Just back from Packer's owners meeting, so had to have the bratwurst. Good meal all around.

    Hummus
    Jack L.

    The beer list here is great authentic German beer and the food is nothing to be slept on! It's a great place to stop for dinner or just a beer. The inside has these huge murals that add to the aesthetic, it's a fun place to get a drink and the staff is always friendly!

    Weihenstephan in the proper glass
    Bruce K.

    I didn't have a full meal but we did have some great beers, managing to land during the happy hour to get a discount on the first round. Service was good. Our waitress got a little distracted by the group at the patio but was other was otherwise friendly and helpful. Great stuff. Beers? Cold and delicious. A lager for first round and second, the Weihenstephean hefeweizen that was perfect, served with a slice of lemon. Cheese curds? AMAZING. Super hot, fresh, flavorful and exactly what I expect in Wisconsin. And we also split the pretzel, it was tasty stuff. I preferred the mustard over the cheese sauce. Good stuff! [Review 20435 overall - 213 in Wisconsin - 1415 of 2023.]

    Fish fry, potato pancakes, cheese curds

    Great patio dinner after checking out the amazing decor inside. Fish fry was delicious, generous portions. Beers and service were all great!

    Steven T.

    After spending a $100 for lunch at the other Milwaukee famous German restaurant for a cocktail, soup, entree with tip and being disappointed lacking seasoning and flavor I thought that I would stop here for lunch. The website says lunch starts a 1pm on Sunday so I go in and Peter informs me that they changed it to 2pm, great now I'm here and I have to wait an hour so Peter says he is sorry but if you come back in an hour he would comp me my drink of choice. The place is absolutely beautiful with the German theme with a nice big bar surrounded by tables and chairs. In back they have a dedicated dining room. Peter was a man of his word and before I could finish with the rest room and sit down my Gin Rickey was on the bar waiting for me. The new menu is on the small side but I knew that I would have the Jagerschnitzel entree. The jagerschnitzel is a pork loin with panko breading, herbed spatzel, brat gravy and seasoned vegetables. My plate looked amazing and the seasoned vegetable was asparagus which is my favorite. First off the seasoned asparagus was the star of the plate and I wish I knew how they make it because it was so delicious, ,seasoned nicely with a char grill flavor. The spatzel had good texture and was very good as well. The jagerschnitzel was tender and tasty with a crispy panko breading. The brat gravy had can mushrooms which was still good with a slight rich sharpness and tasty. WOW this plate was very good and nicely arranged. Compared to that other well known German restaurant in Milwaukee the food here was way better and tastier at a fraction of the price. I would definitely recommend the plate I had for lunch.

    Viv P.

    A very German pub, very dark inside, not too busy on a Thursday night, felt very Milwaukee. We didn't notice the outdoor seating until after we were done and was walking back to our car, and noticed that it was packed outside and looked so pretty with string lights and music. I thought it was a different restaurant until I got home and saw pictures from other yelpers. Must try it next time! Service was solid, and the beer was good. At least, my friends tell me they were (I can't have any beer at the moment). I needed something keto friendly, so ordered the Currywurst. Fried brats were so good with the Haus mustard and the curry flavor! My friend ate all my spatzle in a wink saying it was super good. I agreed after taking a bite, but couldn't eat more cuz of the keto. Another friend had ordered the Smoked Hungarian, which came with hot dog buns. I tried just the sausage and loved it more than the fried brats. Maybe I can get this next time without the buns. No one else ate, as we had all had dinner already, but had more beer. And water, sadly for me. lol

    Beer cheese soup today! Every single soup is made in house, from scratch and is completely heaven in a cup. Do it.

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    Friendly Friday crowd . Lots of regulars. Dat at the bar and ordered the FF. Fish fry was cod, potato pancakes and slaw. Fairly priced.

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    Very nice ambiance and friendly staff. The selection of draft beers is amazing. They even got a cozy beer garden.

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    Ask the Community - Von Trier

    Are they serving food yet? It's been months and I've given up stopping in there to be told the kitchen is closed. They used to have the best food and I want some more

    I was there the third week of June - no food at that time. No date given on resuming food service. They do have the best beer in town.

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    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.

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