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Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink
Rumpus Room - A Bartolotta Gastropub is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

1. Rumpus Room - A Bartolotta Gastropub

8.1
1030 N Water St (at E. Highland Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Juneau Town · 67 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Have not been here yet, but its run by the Bartolotta group, who have many great places around Milwaukee. I'm told the beer cheese soup is to die for.

Milwaukee Waterfront Deli is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

2. Milwaukee Waterfront Deli

8.8
761 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI
Sandwich Spot · Juneau Town · 21 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Good sandwiches for a quick lunch. Forget the chains, eat here if you are around and craving a sammy.

Cafe Benelux is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

3. Cafe Benelux

8.6
346 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Historic Third Ward · 219 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Awesome rooftop dining (or inside) in the Third Ward. Love their sandwiches and burgers paired with frites and sriracha mayo.

AJ Bombers is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

4. AJ Bombers

9.0
1247 N Water St (at Knapp St), Milwaukee, WI
Burger Joint · Juneau Town · 409 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Very popular place with exposure on some of the food networks, and the burgers are pretty good. Worth a visit if you are in town.

Botanas Restaurant is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

5. Botanas Restaurant

9.0
816 S 5th St (at National Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · Walker's Point · 72 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Of the handful of great mexican cuisine around the area, this is by far my favorite. I always seem to get the "poor tacos" marinated pork, cilantro, onion on flour tortilla.

INdustri Cafe is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

6. INdustri Cafe

524 S 2nd St (btwn Bruce & Virginia), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Walker's Point · 52 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Awesome place. Food is top of the line, and at a good price range. From the sandwiches and burgers for lunch to the unique entrees for dinner, this is a must visit while in Milwaukee.

The National is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

7. The National

8.8
839 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Breakfast Spot · Walker's Point · 42 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Great place for a good breakfast (served all day), sandwhich and coffee. I prefer the Mexican Mocha (hot or cold).

Screaming Tuna is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

8. Screaming Tuna

8.2
106 W Seeboth St (Water Street (First)), Milwaukee, WI
Sushi Restaurant · Menomonee River Valley · 72 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: A nice sushi place on west side of the river by the third and fifth ward borders. Try the Screaming Tuna Signature rolls or the Wasabi Rolls. Very hot, very nice ;)

Smoke Shack is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

9. Smoke Shack

8.6
332 N Milwaukee St (at E St Paul Ave), Milwaukee, WI
BBQ Joint · Historic Third Ward · 105 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Same owners as AJ Bombers, some damn good BBQ. It doesnt compare to Stubbs, or Iron Works in Austin, TX, but this is the next best thing. All the meats are good, I like the house BBQ sauce.

Sake Tumi is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

10. Sake Tumi

714 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI
Sushi Restaurant · Juneau Town · 66 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Another good sushi place. The rolls here are huge, this is a good place to take a big crowd if you can get in.

Cubanitas is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

11. Cubanitas

8.2
728 N Milwaukee St (at E Mason St), Milwaukee, WI
Cuban Restaurant · Juneau Town · 45 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Traditional Cuban fair, and, well, the Mojitos.

Milwaukee Public Market is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

12. Milwaukee Public Market

9.1
400 N Water St (at E St. Paul Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Market · Juneau Town · 227 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: You'll find sandwiches, soups, burritos, coffee, seafood, sushi, salads, chocolates, bakery, pitas, and much more here. You may also find some good items to take home with you. This place is great.

Milwaukee Ale House is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

13. Milwaukee Ale House

233 N Water St (btwn Buffalo St & 1st Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Historic Third Ward · 148 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: I once had a very very good steak here, but they are more known for the excellent beer. This is the Milwaukee Brewing Company's flagship pub and eatery. It screams local brews and deserves a visit.

Stone Creek Coffee is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

14. Stone Creek Coffee

8.2
275 W Wisconsin Ave (at Shops of Grand Avenue), Milwaukee, WI
Coffee Shop · Kilbourn Town · 23 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Hands down my favorite local coffee place(s). Eric, the owner of Stone Creek has a mantra that him and all of this employees follow: Grow. Roast. Brew. Sip.

Colectivo Coffee is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

15. Colectivo Coffee

8.5
170 S 1st St (at E Pittsburgh Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Coffee Shop · 81 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: This is the more popular coffee place (based on their expansion around the city), so if you cant find Stone Creek, Alterra is probably going to be the next step. Again, skip the chains, try the locals

Elsa's On The Park is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

16. Elsa's On The Park

8.0
833 N Jefferson St (at E Kilbourn Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Lounge · Juneau Town · 103 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Elsa's has been here for years, and is THE upperscape burger joint in the city. I'm not sure why it took me so long to have one of their burgers, but they are delicious.

Zak's Cafe is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

17. Zak's Cafe

231 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI
Café · Walker's Point · 61 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: A fairly new place in the Fifth Ward, its a nice little cafe with a variety of items on the menu.

Safe House is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

18. Safe House

7.9
779 N Front St (at W Wells St), Milwaukee, WI
Speakeasy · Juneau Town · 134 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Not a place to eat really, but for drinks and a unique experience, its great. You have to enter from the alley, and you need to tell a password to the bouncer to get in. When leaving, use the payphone

Rustico Pizzeria is one of Milwaukee: Local Eats and Drink.

19. Rustico Pizzeria

223 N Water St (at Chicago St), Milwaukee, WI
Wine Bar · Historic Third Ward · 56 tips and reviews

Brian A.Brian Artka: Great italian fair and pizza on Water Street.