I drive up from Chicago for the games and am usually cutting it so close that dinner possibilities are limited to Turners, Bradleys or the Bradley Center itself. I'm coming up early today so I'll have time to enjoy a "real" dinner. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Sobelman's, Great place to go before the game...best burgers in milwaukee..
What kind of food and how much are you looking to spend?
5 o'clock steak house at 27th and North is pretty entertaining prior to a game. Kind of an old school steak house and the steak is pretty good for a decent price.
For steak?
Carnevore is, imo, great.
For any meat?
Sabor is always good too. Their parmesan pork is kick ass.
5 O'Clock Steak house or Butch's Old Casino Steak House are the best around.
Coerper's 5 o'clock Steak House is fantastic if you want steaks, however it is at 24th and State not 27th and North.
Closer to the BC, try Molly Cool's (seafood) or Maders (German).
The King and I also is well within walking distance (3-4 blocks) and has great Thai food if you like that.
Try Motor at the Harley Davidson Museum.
Elsa's, Umani Moto, Bosley's, The Knick
Quote from: hojm on November 21, 2009, 09:32:51 AM
Coerper's 5 o'clock Steak House is fantastic if you want steaks, however it is at 24th and State not 27th and North.
You're right... not sure what caused that brain fart?!
Seafood at Molly Cool's is good...especially if you like a raw bar. You can still catch a peak at a number of different TV's if you're a college fb fan. They have a parking deal as well...
My favorite restaurant is Dream Dance in the casino of all places. Their menu and wine list is liking nothing else in Milwaukee. As weird as it may sound, their kangaroo tenderloin is amazing as is the 40 oz. porterhouse for two.
http://paysbig.com/dining/dreamdance/menu.htm
http://www.mollycools.com/milwaukee/index.html
Great Italian at Louises on Wells and Jefferson. I second Sobelmans as well. That place is fantastic.
ill second louises, place is amazingly good
Carnevore is solid very solid, but pricey. It's the "hip" steak place unlike the Coerpers, which is also good, but has the feel of your uncle's basement. I've also heard good things about Dream Dance since they switched over to a steak house. Like Avid says, their wine list is unmatched -- they pretty much sell all of their wine at retail. It really ticks off all of the other restaurants because there wine is easily half the price of others and way bigger, but they are more than happy to "lose" money on it to get people into the casino.
4everwarriors' list is solid -- Umami Moto would be my choice - the beef short ribs over sweet potato grits is awesome.
Not impressed with Molly Cool's other than its location and raw bar. Sobelman's (way casual) and Elsa (more upscale) have the best burgers.
My vote for the best food without the attitude downtown would be Roots, www.rootsmilwaukee.com. They offer high-end preparations in a casual atmosphere. Plus, it's close to the BC without being right in the middle of the action. I had the veal short ribs last Saturday and it was one of the best dishes I've had in a while. Roots reminds me of Blackbird in Chicago. Many good suggestions here.
was heading up tonight too, probably hit soblemans unless there is a long wait (likely).
so then if i dont go there, looking for something casual. where in milwaukee can i get get good BBQ, specifically ribs? any suggestions?
Quote from: MUunderpants on November 21, 2009, 12:00:40 PM
was heading up tonight too, probably hit soblemans unless there is a long wait (likely).
so then if i dont go there, looking for something casual. where in milwaukee can i get get good BBQ, specifically ribs? any suggestions?
For ribs, I like Saz's. http://www.sazs.com/
as an out of towner as well i have enjoyed the Trinity a number of times recently, irish place good food and beers off Brady?
However I prefer to eat at the Y
Quote from: MUunderpants on November 21, 2009, 12:00:40 PM
was heading up tonight too, probably hit soblemans unless there is a long wait (likely).
so then if i dont go there, looking for something casual. where in milwaukee can i get get good BBQ, specifically ribs? any suggestions?
http://www.yelp.com/biz/speed-queen-bbq-milwaukee (http://www.yelp.com/biz/speed-queen-bbq-milwaukee) Try speed queen, though you may not make it out of there alive if you go at night, it is in a shady area.
Quote from: MR.HAYWARD on November 21, 2009, 12:09:29 PM
as an out of towner as well i have enjoyed the Trinity a number of times recently, irish place good food and beers off Brady?
However I prefer to eat at the Y
Trinity is across from the Harp on Juneau and Water (behind Cuddy's)
thats right mea culpa
Quote from: MR.HAYWARD on November 21, 2009, 12:09:29 PM
as an out of towner as well i have enjoyed the Trinity a number of times recently, irish place good food and beers off Brady?
However I prefer to eat at the Y
Box lunch?
I'll second .. if you're not eating around the BC .. try the restaurant at the Harley Museum. It's maybe 5 minutes from the BC. Very cool design, decent food, atmosphere. It's not inside the museum, it's the bldg next to it.
All the suggestions mentioned are good, I also like Cubanitas on Milwaukee St., about eight blocks east of the BC. Website: http://getcubanitas.com/
Coquette Cafe. Great atmosphere. Good to great food at reasonable prices. French but not too French. Not stuffy. More upscale casual. In The 3rd Ward.
I'd second Sobleman's if you want a pub atmosphere and a fantastic burger. It gets real busy though. Elsa's is fun, they have specialty burgers in a more of an upscale restaurant type atmosphere.
You could always hit up Real Chili!
La Merenda ... good food and loads of fun. It is owned by MU grad Pete Sandroni, who is also the chef.
http://lamerenda125.com/
Quote from: chuncken on November 21, 2009, 12:12:41 PM
http://www.yelp.com/biz/speed-queen-bbq-milwaukee (http://www.yelp.com/biz/speed-queen-bbq-milwaukee) Try speed queen, though you may not make it out of there alive if you go at night, it is in a shady area.
It's best to call ahead so you get your order right away.
La Merenda looks interesting. I just bookmarked it and will check it out. Thanks.
Quote from: GOO on November 21, 2009, 02:32:04 PM
Coquette Cafe. Great atmosphere. Good to great food at reasonable prices. French but not too French. Not stuffy. More upscale casual. In The 3rd Ward.
Good call. I always forget this one...I think we'll be heading in that direction tonight.
I also agree on Sobleman's for a great burger but make sure you get there early if you want a table and don't want to park way down the street. If you want a real dinner, Mr. B's Steakhouse in Brookfield.
Where is Sobleman's located? Sounds like a good place to get a burger.
Its on St. Paul, a little ways east of 27th.
Thanks! I moved to Vegas in 1993. I miss Cheeseland - but I don't miss the weather!
Quote from: buckchuckler on November 21, 2009, 11:25:47 PM
Its on St. Paul, a little ways east of 27th.
1900 W. St. Paul Av.
Close to Miss Katie's Diner? (Is it still there?)
Quote from: mu77vegas on November 22, 2009, 12:27:31 AM
Close to Miss Katie's Diner? (Is it still there?)
Miss Katie's is on Clybourn. Sobleman's is down in the valley. could probably throw a rock from miss katies and hit sobleman's.
Quote from: 4everwarriors' hedge trimmers on November 22, 2009, 12:31:04 AM
Miss Katie's is on Clybourn. Sobleman's is down in the valley. could probably throw a rock from miss katies and hit sobleman's.
If you can do that, Da Bears can use you.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on November 21, 2009, 09:00:26 AM
I drive up from Chicago for the games and am usually cutting it so close that dinner possibilities are limited to Turners, Bradleys or the Bradley Center itself. I'm coming up early today so I'll have time to enjoy a "real" dinner. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
T. You're really meant for Real! :D Now, Karen may have the taste for a fine restaurant but you're Real!! I'm not a big Milwaukee restaurant fan, 5 O'Clock's steaks are old, Carnevor is typical steakhouse fare and over priced, Mo's is the same. I like Bartolotta's Bistro or Sanfords.
Well, Lenny's Tap .. where did you go?
Have dinner at Maders while parking your car in their lot right next door-----includes continual parking for the game as well. Only one short block from the BC !
The Knick, inside The Knickerbocker Hotel. It's easily the best restaurant that nobody knows.
Sobelman's has a great burger, so does Branded at the Ironhorse Hotel, Stack'd and Elsa's that are relatively close to the BC. Check out more of the best burgers in Milwaukee at this local site: http://bestburgersinmilwaukee.com/
Wow, there's a website for everything now. :)
Quote from: GOO on November 21, 2009, 03:56:36 PM
La Merenda looks interesting. I just bookmarked it and will check it out. Thanks.
La Merenda is awesome. The owner/chef is also a former team manager.
http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/1990#basketball_staff