Author Topic: Downtown Milwaukee Restaurant Suggestions (Read 4715 times)

Warrior Forever · « **on:** January 11, 2011, 08:21:34 AM »

I'm a rad coming into town for the Syracuse game. It's been awhile since I've been in town and I wanted to get some suggestions on a restaurant for Saturday night. Plus, any updates on the bars (other than the staples) that should be hit.

Thanks and

GO WARRIORS CRUSH CARDS

Warrior Forever · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2011, 08:22:31 AM »

Maybe if I could spell, I would have received that diploma.

chren21 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2011, 08:26:23 AM »

Reasonable but great food - Miss Katies
Medium - Karl Ratzsch's
Expensive - Capitol Grill

Just one Carnivore's opinion.

21rooster · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2011, 08:37:41 AM »

In the expensive category, I would replace Capitol Grill with Hinterland for something unique (non-chain). Great beers brewed at their Green Bay location...menu changes daily, but it's always good (chef was nominated for James Beard award this year). When we have people in from out of town, they always like it as a unique alternative to the normal NY restaurant scene for them.

PBRme · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2011, 08:39:16 AM »

Coerpers

jaybilaswho? · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2011, 08:41:34 AM »

Quote from: chren21 on January 11, 2011, 08:26:23 AM

Reasonable but great food - Miss Katies

Chren... I dont mean to pick on you but, "reasonable but great food"? Its a diner. Am I missing something? Did Miss katies raise their prices to a level that would earn them the reasonably priced title?

Reasonable but great food - Denny's.

chren21 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2011, 09:00:01 AM »

Quote from: jaybilaswho? on January 11, 2011, 08:41:34 AM

Chren... I dont mean to pick on you but, "reasonable but great food"? Its a diner. Am I missing something? Did Miss katies raise their prices to a level that would earn them the reasonably priced title?

Reasonable but great food - Denny's.

No. It's fantastic food for cheap. Is that better? Like I said just my opinion. I love the place.

jaybilaswho? · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2011, 09:21:41 AM »

Quote from: chren21 on January 11, 2011, 09:00:01 AM

No. It's fantastic food for cheap. Is that better? Like I said just my opinion. I love the place.

yes that is better. reasonable makes me think of $$ and miss katies is $. Just dont want to steer Warrior Forever away.

I havent eaten there since I read an inspection resport on that place 4+ years back. I am sure that I have eaten at places with much worse inspection reports than they had, but it has just stuck in my mind and I can never bring myself to going back in there.

KipsBayEagle · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2011, 12:34:14 PM »

there are three places to go to in Milwaukee for cheap food. Sobelmans, Oakland Gyros, or Soup brothers

jaybilaswho? · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2011, 01:20:35 PM »

why has there be no love shown to Milwaukee's Best Burger... AJ Bombers???

Chili · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2011, 01:22:56 PM »

Quote from: jaybilaswho? on January 11, 2011, 01:20:35 PM

why has there be no love shown to Milwaukee's Best Burger... AJ Bombers???

I know this is a joke, but they made a burger that won a competition...now you stack the traditional Sobel up against anything - that burger shall lose!!!!

Spotcheck Billy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2011, 01:57:26 PM »

best burger I've had is the wagyu burger at Chili Lili's
the Sobelman would be my #2

Chili · « **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:12:52 PM »

Quote from: Homebrew101 on January 11, 2011, 01:57:26 PM

best burger I've had is the wagyu burger at Chili Lili's
the Sobelman would be my #2

If you are going Wagyu, the one at Poto on Thursdays WAY better. I was going more standard beef burger.

jaybilaswho? · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:20:42 PM »

if your are in the mood for thin crust pizza hit up Zaffiro's or Palermo Villa (off of North Ave. they have good Italian food).

akmarq · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2011, 04:31:03 PM »

Soup Brothers - simply some of the best soup I've ever had.

Markusquette · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2011, 05:52:01 PM »

I prefer places down in the third ward like Rustico pizza or Stacked Burgers both on water street

MUfan12 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2011, 06:18:33 PM »

Something a little different... I really liked Bel Air Cantina on Water and Humboldt.

Food was good, prices very reasonable.

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2011, 06:23:12 PM »

Quote from: akmarq on January 11, 2011, 04:31:03 PM

Soup Brothers - simply some of the best soup I've ever had.

Cosign. I used to work near there 9-10 years ago, and we went there twice a week, easy.

PuertoRicanNightmare · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2011, 08:40:32 PM »

Quote from: chren21 on January 11, 2011, 08:26:23 AM

Reasonable but great food - Miss Katies

Not only is Miss Katie's not "downtown," it's a toilet. The food is horrible. I went there last year and was appalled that this once great place had turned into a complete dump. I wouldn't recommend it on any level. The silverware and plates looked like they hadn't been replaced since 1987.

Seriously...Denny's is a palace compared to what's become of Miss Katie's Diner. I can't even believe people would still eat there. I almost walked out it was so bad.

rugbydrummer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2011, 09:56:30 PM »

Milwaukee ave has been reincarnated: Zarletti's (Italian, delish), Distill (bourbon place, and BEST burger i have EVER eaten, sorry Sobelman), Umami moto (asian fusion), sake tumi (sushi), carnevor (self explanatory/steak house), charro (good mexican place), and Indulge (winery/charcuterie).

The Knick is tasty, too, but off the beaten path (prospect & juneau). Close to the BC (old world 3rd) is the 'hole in the wall' brick 3 (mediocre but cheap), Molly cool's is decent for seafood (more $$, 10-25), Tutto/Notte (modestly priced italian & a sports bar & a dance club), and finally, my new personal favorite is the red accordion which is that forlorn looking stand-alone building on the north side of old world 3rd before you hit juneau ave. Delicious, perfect for a date or w/ friends b/c you buy several small plates & can share or have to yourself. Kinda like a tapas bar.

Oh, and as for campus: The annex is now staffed by the WoW house of wings or something. It's decent. There is the Dogg Haus, Jimmy John's & Qdoba. Haggs is gone as is the china buffet. There's still subway and the sketch grocery store. that's about it, how sad! Oh, i guess i shouldn't omit the Open Pantry . . . and Caffs & Murphs are still there also.

Alright, PM me if you need other suggs! welcome back.

Chili · « **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2011, 11:07:39 PM »

Quote from: MUfan12 on January 11, 2011, 06:18:33 PM

Something a little different... I really liked Bel Air Cantina on Water and Humboldt.

Food was good, prices very reasonable.

Have to second this. Food is very good but beer is a little expensive. Owned by the same people who own Comet and Honeypie.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:37:43 AM »

I enjoy the Wicked Hop in the third ward.

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:51:49 AM »

Co-sign on Wicked Hop. Last time I was there, I had their buffalo chili and it was scrumptious. Also had their ribs, which were excellent. (Go figure.)

Sir Lawrence · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2011, 12:01:36 PM »

Quote from: mu_hilltopper on January 13, 2011, 11:51:49 AM

Co-sign on Wicked Hop. Last time I was there, I had their buffalo chili and it was scrumptious. Also had their ribs, which were excellent. (Go figure.)

Bonus on Wicked Hop: It's owned by Marquette U. grads.

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