Author Topic: OT Carnevor Steak House (Read 22004 times)

mueron · « **on:** February 02, 2009, 06:33:31 PM »

Any reviews? Thinking of taking the mrs on valentines day before the st johns game.

augoman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:55:36 PM »

eaten there several times, ...very good, but pricey.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:59:22 PM »

Yep, I can offer my opinion. Been there 6-8 times. Great service and food, but take your bank account as everything is ala carte and expensive. However, if your main squeeze is worth it, you won't be disappointed. I would put Coerpers and Eddie Martinis along with Carnevor as my favorites steak joints. Atmosphere is hip and trendy and the crowd is skewed younger. Noise level is a bit loud as the acoustics leave a lot to be desired.
Seafood is also served and tasty as well. Can vouch for the crab legs. They may offer both a hot or cold seafood appetizer that is especially yummy. Very similar to Eddie's seafood martini if you know what I mean? Don't miss dessert. The donut holes with 3 kinds of dipping sauces is recommended. Any lady would appreciate dining there and will you too.

No I don't have a vested interest if you're so wondering. Enjoy!

avid1010 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:31:59 PM »

Very good food, but not the best in the Milwaukee area IMHO. Kilawat is probably my favorite in Milwaukee right now, although I enjoy the restaurants up here (Kohler/Sheboygan). The atmosphere at Kilawat has a lot to do with it as well. Also reminds me of all the stupid things I've done while in Vegas...

mueron · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:35:23 PM »

Thanks for the feedback guys. Yeah I checked the menu and saw the prices already. I definitely won't be ordering the $160 Kobe steak. Everything just sounds so freakin good.

augoman · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:37:10 PM »

remember to get the mac and cheese as a side- outstanding!

HomeCourtAdvantage · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:00:33 PM »

And the black truffle mashed potato for sides as well.

Chili · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:11:10 PM »

They had an 8oz petite kobe fillet last time i was there. AWESOME! I do like it but personally have moved away from steakhouses and going to other great Milwaukee restaurants - namely Sanford.

Muhoops85 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:14:34 PM »

Take a ride out to Brookfield and go to Mr. B's. Best steakhouse in the area.

bs4173 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:44:54 PM »

Quote from: Muhoops85 on February 02, 2009, 08:14:34 PM

Take a ride out to Brookfield and go to Mr. B's. Best steakhouse in the area.

+1. I second that. Carnevor is a lot hipper, while Mr. B's is the quintessential steak place in the area. That said, you definitely can't go wrong at either restaurant.

If you do happen to go to Carnevor, though, get your steak "Oscar Style," which means it has crab cooked on top. ...I think I just drooled on my keyboard...

spartan3186 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2009, 09:49:51 PM »

I personally like Sabor. The quality is excellent (not quite Carnevor level though)... but its all you can eat. MMMMMMMMMMMMM Steak.

I've had good luck with Yanni's as well

Chili · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:37:41 PM »

Quote from: spartan3186 on February 02, 2009, 09:49:51 PM

I've had good luck with Yanni's as well

Yanni's is closed.

IAmMarquette · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:46:13 PM »

Quote from: Chili on February 02, 2009, 10:37:41 PM

Yanni's is closed.

Bummer. That's where I had my graduation dinner in '06. My grandfather, a native of small-town Wisconsin, was absolutely floored by the prices, which were actually pretty reasonable.

spartan3186 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2009, 12:24:11 PM »

When did Yanni's close?? I was just there a couple months ago.

augoman · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2009, 01:30:44 PM »

really?..., Yanni's is closed? crap- loved sitting o/side on the river, enjoying our goat-cheese ice cream desserts...,

Chili · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:14:13 PM »

I believe it closed late Aug / early Sept.

Sir Lawrence · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:35:09 PM »

Quote from: augoman on February 03, 2009, 01:30:44 PM

really?..., Yanni's is closed? crap- loved sitting o/side on the river, enjoying our goat-cheese ice cream desserts...,

Yanni's was four blocks east of the river. If you were eating goat cheese ice cream along the Milwaukee River, it was probably at Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub, in the Third Ward.

Skatastrophy · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:47:16 PM »

Carnivore is packed every Saturday, and extra-packed on valentine's day. There also won't be any parking down there, and if you're going early enough to get to the St. John's game at 8pm the valets might not be there yet ($7-$10, right outside Carnivore's front door).

I'm not trying to tell you that you shouldn't go there, just trying to warn you about some potential pitfalls

SonofPianoMan · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2009, 05:51:29 PM »

Quote from: Sir Lawrence on February 03, 2009, 03:35:09 PM

Yanni's was four blocks east of the river. If you were eating goat cheese ice cream along the Milwaukee River, it was probably at Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub, in the Third Ward.

I'm going say I think the reference was to Yaffa's.... and it is closed as well, opening as something else soon.

HomeCourtAdvantage · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:27:18 AM »

Quick rundown of some of the recent Fine Dining closings over the past 2 years. Just to dispel any "Is <BLANK> still around?" questions...

Yaffa - CLOSED
Restarant Hama - CLOSED
Elm Grove Inn - CLOSED
Coast - CLOSED
The Social - CLOSED
Paramount - CLOSED
Barossa - CLOSED
Holiday House - CLOSED
Sticks & Stones - CLOSED
Sauce - CLOSED
Monsoon - CLOSED
Mo's Cucina - CLOSED
Los Mitos - CLOSED
Il Mito 5th Ward- CLOSED
Sol Fire - CLOSED
Mocean's - CLOSED
Yanni's - CLOSED
Cameron's Steakhouse - CLOSED

4everwarriors · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:37:43 AM »

Thanks for that uplifting post. Survival of the fittest seems to apply here. Didn't realize Hama closed. Where does anyone head for their sushi fix now?

HomeCourtAdvantage · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2009, 11:54:15 AM »

Quote from: 4everwarriors on February 05, 2009, 09:37:43 AM

Thanks for that uplifting post. Survival of the fittest seems to apply here. Didn't realize Hama closed. Where does anyone head for their sushi fix now?

Downtown or, surprising to say, Bluemound Road between Hwy 100 and Brookfield Road.

Downtown areas best are Izumis on Prospect and Nanakusa on Chicago in the Third Ward. But out in Wauwatosa / Brookfield on Bluemound there's a strip decent Sushi places, from East heading West you've got Takara, Wasabi, Fujiyama, and Umami Moto... all very decent.

bs4173 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2009, 02:08:47 PM »

Monsoon sucked. So glad that place closed.

In regards to sushi, Umami Moto's fantastic. Also, I've never tried it or heard much about it, but Kiku, a sushi place, just opened downtown-- 2nd and Wisconsin Ave, i think.

Otherwise, you can check out the new sushi bar at the Union

(but seriously, it's not bad for a food court)

Badgerhater · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2009, 03:55:03 PM »

Japanica on S. 76th for good sushi.

Badgerhater · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2009, 03:56:25 PM »

Quote from: HomeCourtAdvantage on February 05, 2009, 09:27:18 AM

Quick rundown of some of the recent Fine Dining closings over the past 2 years. Just to dispel any "Is <BLANK> still around?" questions...

Yaffa - CLOSED
Restarant Hama - CLOSED
Elm Grove Inn - CLOSED
Coast - CLOSED
The Social - CLOSED
Paramount - CLOSED
Barossa - CLOSED
Holiday House - CLOSED
Sticks & Stones - CLOSED
Sauce - CLOSED
Monsoon - CLOSED
Mo's Cucina - CLOSED
Los Mitos - CLOSED
Il Mito 5th Ward- CLOSED
Sol Fire - CLOSED
Mocean's - CLOSED
Yanni's - CLOSED
Cameron's Steakhouse - CLOSED

Didn't go to any of them! FYI....IL Mito on North Ave in Tosa is doing very well.

Also. The Bar Lulu folks opened a second place at 61st and North in Tosa recently....it is called Juniper 61 and is quite good.

The Lens · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2009, 04:35:18 PM »

Don't go to Carnevor before a MU game...a restaurant that good should not be rushed.

MUUWUWM · « **Reply #26 on:** February 05, 2009, 07:57:10 PM »

mueron · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2009, 08:39:50 AM »

Well I made the reservation a couple days ago. They only had a five oclock and 9 oclock so I took the five. Should give me more than enough time to eat slowly and make the game by 8. Must be a pretty happenin' place, they require a credit card just in case you cancel within 24 hours of the reservation time, they charge you 50 bucks a person.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:43:32 AM »

I hope the chick is worth it and appreciates your efforts.

mueron · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2009, 10:09:03 AM »

Yeah I suppose she is worth it. Loving wife of three years and mother of my only child.

Oops!

StillAWarrior · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2009, 12:43:57 PM »

Quote from: GoldenSox on February 06, 2009, 10:09:03 AM

Loving wife...and father of my only child.

Ummm.....

...not that there's anything wrong with that.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #31 on:** February 06, 2009, 12:55:23 PM »

classic.

warrior_rugby15 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 06, 2009, 01:04:23 PM »

A good place that I like is Saz's on 55th and State. Maybe not a real fancy place for Valentine's Day (the place is decorated with Packers, Brewers, etc memorabilia, although it does have a sense of upper classness to it), but it has great steak and food. Good place to have a good meal before a MU game, because I think they have a shuttle.

THEGYMBAR · « **Reply #33 on:** February 06, 2009, 03:01:32 PM »

Butch's is top shelf. Plus you can eat there and still hit the game. Best steak for the price in town in my opinion.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #34 on:** February 06, 2009, 03:38:00 PM »

Butch's looks totally sketchy from the outside.

I have never been in.

THEGYMBAR · « **Reply #35 on:** February 06, 2009, 04:13:02 PM »

Hards_Alumni---Part of the appeal. It is more like a old time supper club. Great place for guys to hang at after we beat Uconn!!!!

CAINMUTINY · « **Reply #36 on:** February 06, 2009, 04:20:15 PM »

What about the 5 o clock club?.....supposed to be the best steak in town

Chili · « **Reply #37 on:** February 06, 2009, 04:21:16 PM »

butch's is a very cool old school place. super club steakhouse. better than most of the new places.

Chili · « **Reply #38 on:** February 06, 2009, 04:22:07 PM »

Quote from: CAINMUTINY on February 06, 2009, 04:20:15 PM

What about the 5 o clock club?.....supposed to be the best steak in town

it was about 10 years ago. still is very good i just think it has been passed by some of the new places.

THEGYMBAR · « **Reply #39 on:** February 08, 2009, 02:10:52 PM »

5 O'Clock steakouse is Coerpers...excellent, but new owner in past few years.

Phi Iota Gamma 84 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 09, 2009, 04:35:31 PM »

Quote from: Chili on February 02, 2009, 08:11:10 PM

They had an 8oz petite kobe fillet last time i was there. AWESOME! I do like it but personally have moved away from steakhouses and going to other great Milwaukee restaurants - namely Sanford.

Great Food, But I prefer not to sit on my neighbor's lap. Not a place for a romantic Valentine Meal IMO.

madtownwarrior · « **Reply #41 on:** February 09, 2009, 07:53:15 PM »

Milwaukee Area Steak Experiences...

Carnivor - One of the best, one of the most expensive

Mr B's - Very disappointed, average steak, average experience

Jakes - Pleasantly surprised, very good

Palmer House (Hartland) - hidden gem, very good

Curt's Steakhouse (Delafield) - Disappointing, average

Mason Street Grill (in Pfister) - Excellent food and service

Biggest Surprise - one of the best, most consistent filet's - Saxe's in Delafield/Wales...

To try yet: Eric's Porterhouse (Waukesha), Eddie Martini's (Friends rav about it)

Others to try?

Chili · « **Reply #42 on:** February 09, 2009, 08:14:32 PM »

Eric's is good.
Eddies is FANTASTIC and might be my favorite.
Milwaukee Chop House is good.
Capital Grill is very good.
Sabor is nice for a lot of food - Brazilian.
Bacchus makes a fantastic flat iron steak.
Butches Old Casino is pretty sweet old school place.
Butches 5 O'Clock was terrible last time I was there.

augoman · « **Reply #43 on:** February 10, 2009, 01:40:00 AM »

Butch's old casino is my favorite (that huge steer steak w/all that butter), Mo's is great, Eddie's also great, - prefer all 3 to Carnevore, and Carnevore is terrific.

Chili · « **Reply #44 on:** February 10, 2009, 06:43:38 AM »

i forgot about mo's. their bone in ribeye is wonderful but i think they have the worst price to enjoyment factor. if i am going to spend that much i am going carnivore.

Sir Lawrence · « **Reply #45 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:11:36 AM »

Quote from: Chili on February 09, 2009, 08:14:32 PM

Butches Old Casino is pretty sweet old school place.
Butches 5 O'Clock was terrible last time I was there.

That has been my experience as well. Strange, when you consider it's the same owner, but Old Casino is a much better experience.

I also agree that Mo's is too pricey. Eddie Martini's is tops for total experience.

Avenue Commons · « **Reply #46 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:02:04 PM »

Quote from: Hards_Alumni on February 06, 2009, 03:38:00 PM

Butch's looks totally sketchy from the outside.

I have never been in.

Butch's looks sketchy because it used to be a strip club. If you notice the place is round to fit the circular stage that used to be in the middle. You'll notice lots of brass and mirrors as well. That said, it is really, really good. Those fried chips they give you are awesome.

What's the name of the steak joint in the 'hood down State Street around 20th or so? Old school place.

Chili · « **Reply #47 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:52:46 PM »

Quote from: Avenue Commons on February 11, 2009, 01:02:04 PM

Butch's looks sketchy because it used to be a strip club. If you notice the place is round to fit the circular stage that used to be in the middle. You'll notice lots of brass and mirrors as well. That said, it is really, really good. Those fried chips they give you are awesome.

What's the name of the steak joint in the 'hood down State Street around 20th or so? Old school place.

5 O'Clock Club formally known as Coerpers

Avenue Commons · « **Reply #48 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:15:41 PM »

Quote from: Chili on February 10, 2009, 06:43:38 AM

i forgot about mo's. their bone in ribeye is wonderful but i think they have the worst price to enjoyment factor. if i am going to spend that much i am going carnivore.

Mo's is damn good. One of the best steaks I've ever had, and I'm from Chicago.

Chili · « **Reply #49 on:** February 11, 2009, 03:03:11 PM »

Quote from: Avenue Commons on February 11, 2009, 02:15:41 PM

Mo's is damn good. One of the best steaks I've ever had, and I'm from Chicago.

it is very good...but you can get a better steak at the same price or less in milwaukee.

augoman · « **Reply #50 on:** February 12, 2009, 01:46:16 AM »

Quote from: Avenue Commons on February 11, 2009, 02:15:41 PM

Mo's is damn good. One of the best steaks I've ever had, and I'm from Chicago.

soooo, you're saying someone had to cut it for you?

SonofPianoMan · « **Reply #51 on:** February 12, 2009, 12:13:44 PM »

Quote from: Avenue Commons on February 11, 2009, 02:15:41 PM

Mo's is damn good. One of the best steaks I've ever had, and I'm from Chicago.

I have to disagree. Mo's is average at best. I've never been to a steak joint that pushes more sauces to hide the mediocre taste of their meat. 5 o'clock club, the most consistently excellent cut of cow in town.

MU B2002 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 12, 2009, 12:22:07 PM »

Isn't it entirely possible that someone could have a great steak at a mediocre Steakhouse?

I could say that the Jack Daniels Steak at TGI Fridays is the best steak I have ever had, and it could be a factual statement. Although quite sad.

Avenue Commons · « **Reply #53 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:56:38 PM »

Quote from: SonofPianoMan on February 12, 2009, 12:13:44 PM

I have to disagree. Mo's is average at best. I've never been to a steak joint that pushes more sauces to hide the mediocre taste of their meat. 5 o'clock club, the most consistently excellent cut of cow in town.

It was excellent when I was there, then again come to think of it I think it was 3 or 4 years ago so maybe there has been a change in quality. I would stand by it based on my visit there, though.

I haven't been to 5 O'Clock, but I've been to Butch's Old Casino and that was very, very good. I want to go there now, in fact.

GGGG · « **Reply #54 on:** February 15, 2009, 04:00:11 PM »

Where would people put Flemings on this list? A chain, but I've had good meals at their locations elsewhere.

THEGYMBAR · « **Reply #55 on:** February 15, 2009, 04:45:57 PM »

Flemings is good but prefer a Ruths Chris if I am on the road. I would take local steakhouse over a chain if given a chance.

augoman · « **Reply #56 on:** February 15, 2009, 04:57:42 PM »

I've been disappointed in Flemings' both Milwaukee and Phoenix- quality and value. Most over-priced average meal I've had.

Jumping Jesuit · « **Reply #57 on:** February 15, 2009, 06:01:08 PM »

I agree. My wife and I went there becasue it is close to our house. It was good, but not that good and darn expensive. I will go to a joint downtown before I go back to Fleming's. Mason Street Grill is great and has a little more interesting menu.

rugbydrummer · « **Reply #58 on:** February 15, 2009, 11:26:51 PM »

Quote from: HomeCourtAdvantage on February 05, 2009, 11:54:15 AM

Downtown or, surprising to say, Bluemound Road between Hwy 100 and Brookfield Road.

Downtown areas best are Izumis on Prospect and Nanakusa on Chicago in the Third Ward. But out in Wauwatosa / Brookfield on Bluemound there's a strip decent Sushi places, from East heading West you've got Takara, Wasabi, Fujiyama, and Umami Moto... all very decent.

Don't forget Sake Tumi's on Milwaukee Ave (Just a few doors away from Carnivore i think)

Kiku's is cute, but just ok. I felt like I needed 3-D glasses to read the menus and it was tough to figure out the waitstaff's thick English. But they were very nice & we enjoyed the food

YAY Sabor!!!!

HomeCourtAdvantage · « **Reply #59 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:27:39 AM »

Worthy Steakhouses in Milwaukee

Carnevor - Best quality but highest price - Get the true Japanese A5 Grade Kobe (not the crappy Waygu)

Eddie Martini's - Old school atmosphere and excellent quality / service

Mr. B's - Wood-Grilled steaks, cozy atmosphere, HALF PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE ON SUNDAYS

Coerper's 5 O'Clock Club - Biggest and most memorable steaks in the city (14 oz is your SMALL Filet?)

Butch's Clock House / Old Casino Steakhouse - Similar to Coerper's but cleaner - won't break the bank

Mo's a Place for Steaks - When it opened, it was great. It deteriorated. It is now back among the top. If you haven't been there in the past 3 months, you have no basis for argument - the new additions to the menu are awesome - The McAlpine, for example, a Horseradish crusted Ribeye, is great.

Jake's - Fantastic quality, my second favorite Porterhouse in the city.

Restaurants that serve a mean cut of Red Meat -

Bacchus - High style dining with great steaks available - 2008 James Beard Winner Adam Siegel is Ex.Chef

Hinterland - Best new restaurant in Milwaukee in the past 5 years, usually has a steak on the menu but
check out the incredible ingredients they integrate into their menu - it's transcendent.

Mason Street Grill - Popular spot to dine, a few steaks on the menu but they are very good cuts.

Jackson Grill - My favorite Porterhouse in the city (sorry Jake's)

Lake Park Bistro - Try the french take on steak - again, 2008 James Beard Winner Adam Siegel is Ex.Chef

Dream Dance - Only other location in the city that serves true Japanese A5 Grade Kobe. It's done differently than at Carnevor, but it is still very good

Chains that are worth a visit -

Capital Grille - Great service and good atmosphere

Fleming's - A little too dark on the inside, but steaks are always prepared to my request (they even know what Medium Rare Plus means and how to cook it, which is more than I can say than half of the restaurants listed)

Chili · « **Reply #60 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:42:45 AM »

I have to agree on Bacchus and I am going to a wedding reception there tonight and am having the Flat Iron steak. Adam Segal will there as well running the kitchen. Kind of excited about that.

I think you have to separate Butch's Clock House and Old Casino. Essentially the same menu I have lately had great things to say about the Old Casino Steakhouse but the last 2 times at the Clock House I have left with major issues. Temperature was way off, orders mistaken, rushed or very poor service well prevalent in both visits. I will never go back.

HomeCourtAdvantage · « **Reply #61 on:** February 20, 2009, 11:08:31 AM »

Quote from: Chili on February 20, 2009, 10:42:45 AM

I think you have to separate Butch's Clock House and Old Casino. Essentially the same menu I have lately had great things to say about the Old Casino Steakhouse but the last 2 times at the Clock House I have left with major issues. Temperature was way off, orders mistaken, rushed or very poor service well prevalent in both visits. I will never go back.

Good point - Butch himself is usually firing up the grill at the Old Casino location and service can vary between the two locales. Still though, their Steer Filet is hard to deny as one of the best cuts served in the city.

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