Water Buffalo
(Now Closed)American Restaurant, Bar, and Wine Bar$$$$
Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee
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Julian WMarch 7, 2017Great location, friendly staff, little overpriced. And why do you have to check inside at the counter if you just want to sit at the canal having a cold beer??
Listen, I've been a lot of places and seen a lot of things. But the Mac n cheese here is the best ever. Also great w/ chicken! Drink pairing: Long Island Iced Tea
HY ConnectJuly 11, 2012Great mix of sandwiches and burgers. Recommend the pulled pork sandwich or the BLT. Two classics. The creamy chicken enchilada soup is also a standout.
Christine T.October 21, 2012I definitely recommend their cheese ravioli; it's some of the best I have ever had. Also, the atmosphere and riverfront view are fabulous!
My favorite place in Milwaukee. The lasagna is amazing. The honey drizzle fritters are addicting. Great staff, great vibe, great view. You can not go wrong.
Laura St. MarieMarch 25, 2011The mahi mahi tacos were the best tacos I've ever had in my life. This may go down as one of my best meals ever. Simply amazing.
J. W. BellMay 16, 2011when the weather is right its hard to beat a mojito on the riverwalk. If its too cold the bar upstairs works too. (via Scoville) Read more
Carol VossMarch 23, 2011Eat here 3/24/11 and a portion of food sales go to support @Independence1st Youth Prgms for kids w/ disabilities for @MKETwestival! Thx @Water_Buffalo!!!
Black bean burger is pretty incredible. One of the best I've had in MKE.
Great spot, in or outdoors (on River, great for summer) & nice mix of creatively casual dining choices.
Black bean burger is the best I've ever had. Also, ask for the banana/crepe dessert, it should be illegal.
Andrea ZulkowskiJanuary 20, 2013You know it's a great restaurant when they play Lana del Rey blue jeans
Becky M.September 12, 2010Great food, try the open faced lobster ravioli. Could do without the 80s music, but otherwise good.
Nicki PJune 29, 2013Was told we were on an hour and a half wait which turned into a 3 hour wait. Service was ok, bartender was nice, the food is way over priced for what it was, and very small portions!
The warm chocolate chip cookie dessert is absolutely amazing! Save room for dessert Read more
Tracy HolmesFebruary 23, 2010Great atmosphere, great menu with great prices! Chicken Tortilla soup is awesome!
markMarch 26, 2016Food was sub-par. Ordered wings - $11.99 for 8 of the smallest wings I have ever seen. And avoid the grilled meatloaf. Sounds good -- isn't.
Streetza PizzaOctober 21, 2009Certainly one of Milwaukee's best restaurants. The braised short-ribs are always amazing.
Grady TwohigMay 14, 2016Pork Chops were tough and dry. Mac & Cheese was horrible. Fries were decent.
Chrystal AnneSeptember 23, 2011I ordered the herb Rosemary chicken...it arrived dry, bland and cold! The mashed potatoes tasted like mushed garbage. My boyfriend ordered the eggplant and said it was bland and just blehh!! Not a fan
Raquel RunningJanuary 24, 2010eat the burger! seems declasse but do it anyway. perhaps with the mac and cheese side
Ferass TimJuly 4, 2016One of the worst services we have ever had and the waiter was late and we were seven in a very small table !
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(414) 431-1133
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.9
"Good food for reasonable price. I love this place. Try their daily special menu."
Uditha Senaratne - 7.9
"They did a great job with the space, having seen it before. The food is moderately priced (we had 3 dishes, 2 desserts, & 1 beer for around $55). Everything we had we liked. Try the homemade Kit Kat."
Stacy - 8.8
"Good beer list and the bratwurst Milwaukee style was just excellent. Top it off with a super friendly staff. Great spot. "
ben m
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- 9.1
"Best things are 1lb lobster dinner for 13.95 @st paul fish company and the manapua sandwich across from the soup kitchen...both amazing."
Lisa Brooks - 8.7
"Has the cheese curds, chicken sandwich, and some cocktails. Delicious all around! Fun atmosphere and friendly service."
Tyler Pac - 8.5
"Great atmosphere (good music selection, outdoor seating in great people watching corner). Food was excellent, including meat-satisfying dishes for carnivores and plenty of tasty vegetarian options."
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