Mader's Restaurant
German Restaurant$$$$
Kilbourn Town, Milwaukee
"They aren't joking around with their giant pretzels."(4 Tips)
"Sauerbraten and the apple strudel are my favorites"(3 Tips)
"OMG the pretzel rolls are incredible."(3 Tips)
"The house specialty pork shank was amazing."(3 Tips)
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Men's Health MagNovember 17, 2011Where else can you drink Oktoberfest beer, year round, from a boot-shaped stein the size of your thigh? Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan drank here. Go for the Spaten Season—Oktoberfest…because you can.
VISITMilwaukeeJanuary 17, 2013Sauerbraten? Goulasch? Schnitzel? It’s all here! Get a taste of authentic German cuisine at the place that has served legends like John F. Kennedy, Bob Hope, Audrey Hepburn and more!
Great lunch from start to finish. Pretzel bread to start. Excellent service. Great range of dishes from traditional German to an option or two for vegetarians.
Della ZNovember 18, 2012Awesome Sunday brunch with strawberry champagne. Great spread of an unlimited buffet with German fare, omelet station, waffles, dessert, etc. Good service and very authentic!
Ed MartinMay 26, 2017Virtually verything. Try sampler platter. 3rd generation family owned. Famous people including 4 US Presidents, actors, actresses, singers have eaten there. The most famous German restaurant in USA.- Andrew FAugust 28, 2017A favorite of celebrities ranging from Carrie Underwood and Katy Perry to 1980's pro wrestler Baron Von Raschke (??)
Watched a great show about Milwaukee bars, turns out they follow the manager of the bar (Mary), over the amazing staff that keeps the place afloat. Too bad they dont follow up with hidden cameras.
Rebecca MNovember 6, 2014Reuben rolls, ftw. Don't sit in the side alcoves in main dining rm unless u want to share yr convo with everyone.
- Katie BJuly 24, 2012OMG the pretzel rolls are incredible. Great place, good food cool bar fun! A must while in Milwuakee
- Classic German food. Pretzel bread is wonderful. But good range of food for all tastes.
Mader's RestaurantAugust 12, 2014We offer an unmatched selection of authentic German steins. Visit our tower gallery to take home an amazing souvenir!
Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, MBAJuly 12, 2020They’ve got a $3.5M insurance policy on their weaponry & relics - be sure to check it out!
Christian DahlströmJune 5, 2013Ask for the Jaegerschnitzel. And, ho all out by upping to Veal from the pork.
Late Night MarquetteSeptember 30, 2010Marquette students get 10% discount off entire food purchase. You have to show your MUID!
Todor KrecuJanuary 17, 2010Can't go wrong with the Bavarian Platter which is a selection of Usingers Sausage.
Jaymin KimJune 17, 2019Slow, terrible service. Our meal lasted for 2 hours because it took an hour and half for the food to come out.
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Milwaukee's oldest German restaurant. You’ll dine amid a stunning collection of art, suits of medieval armor and antiques dating back to the 14th century.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
(414) 271-3377
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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- 7.7
"The giant pretzel is awesome. You must have it with the cheese. The fish fry was also a must have."
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"Cute little place with an awesome happy hour however, I ate the chicken sandwich which tasted very fishy and ended up getting very sick later on"
Lauren Jensen- 5.3
"The peppered steak (pastrami) is very good! Very satisfied"
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- 7.4
"Awesome food! Must go ago!"
Efrain Torres - 8.4
"Get an out-of-state friend the perfect Milwaukee gift. Don't forget to buy some for yourself too - you won't be able to resist."
VISIT Milwaukee - 8.3
"Great venue for a show. Tables seat two with beanbags option front and center. Tableside drink service with great microwbrew options."
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