I have been to Black Sheep twice. Once for dinner and once for brunch. Both were fantastic experiences. Fantastic food, drinks and service. Everyone I was with felt the same. I highly recommend. I am picky about Bloody Mary's and their's is excellent . Both the food and drinks feel elevated and carefully/thoughtfully made. I personally prefer sitting outside if it's nice out as the inside is fairly loud/noisy. We will definitely keep coming back read more

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Great and fun brunch spot in the heart of the Historic Third Ward! The bathrooms are an interesting touch to the establishment haha definitely check it out. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles and the White sheep which is a classical breakfast with eggs, toast, and bacon. Both very delicious and nutritious :p The service was wonderful and we called our server using a button system whenever she was needed. P.S- They have the MIMOSA TABLE SERVICE which is $25 for one bottle of Cava Brut with a large glass of orange juice to share between 2-3 people. Great deal!!! read more

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I adore Black Sheep for weekend brunch. I had a party of 3 on a Sunday morning without a reservation and was lucky to be seated right away. I ordered the Risotto because it sounded like a really interesting twist on an Eggs Benedict and I was not disappointed! It was really interesting and tasty. I also ordered a side of waffles for something sweet. The rest of my party ordered the Breakfast Sandwich and Chicken & Waffle--no bad reviews all around. Pricing was super fair, $14-16 per entree. Toast, which is right across the street, is usually my go-to Milwaukee brunch, but I recommend giving Black Sheep a try! read more

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One of our go-to places for happy hour! They have great drink deals and the food is also so good. I normally get the house sangria but this time I tried some sour cherry and lime spritzer. It wasn't on the menu for some reason but the bartender recommended it, as it's very popular. for food, we went with the breakfast poutine - always a good choice. And we tried the pancake batter fried cheese curds which were AMAZING. They come with maple syrup for dipping and it's unreal. Such a cute spot and it never disappoints! read more

Black Sheep - Breakfast poutine - Wine Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The most under rated spot in Milwaukee and I hope it semi stays this way. I selfishly want this to stay an underground hit but want it to have the exposure it needs to thrive. This place is all vibes. Lighting, music, atmosphere all on point. Menu is thoughtful, and upscale without being pretentious or overpriced. Atmosphere is welcoming, and hip without making you feel out of the loop or too old. Arguably, The best happy hour in the city, and in a pair of jeans or a bougie outfit this place makes you feel like you have a place to wear "the outfit" too, or a "damn girl, did you hear that shit....." kinda night. Always it's number one fan, get up, get out, and go to black sheep......... read more

This restaurant was in a cute little strip which had several other restaurants and bars nearby. I really enjoyed the ambience inside - they have a nice bar set up and tables are spaced out enough where it doesn't feel crowded. We ordered the pancake battered cheese curds, which I thought was an interesting twist on the dish. The sweetness from the pancake complemented the cheese curds. We also ordered the Brussels sprouts, which I felt were engulfed with dressing. If felt really salty, so I wouldn't order it again. Lastly I ordered the mushroom orecchiette. I did enjoy this a lot, but I didn't feel it stood out incredibly. Overall, I think this restaurant is a fun place to check out for a drink and appetizer! read more

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Stopped here with a party of 8 coworkers on a Friday night. Made reservations ahead of time and everything worked out great! Love the dark intimate ambiance, and the decor! Service was great and attentive. We ordered a couple appetizers the pancake battered cheese curds, meat board, and the fried Brussels sprouts and everything was delicious. For the main entree I ordered the soy ginger salmon paired with the sangria. My salmon was savory along with the carrots and the bok choy I really enjoyed it. My coworkers also really enjoyed their entrees! Definitely recommend and I will be coming back to checkout their brunch menu! read more

Black Sheep - Soy ginger salmon - Wine Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If you want to give Black Sheep a try, make sure you book a reservation, unless you are okay with sitting at the bar. We went right at 10am on Saturday and they were completely filled with reservations. We happily sat at the bar since it's full service! We started with the pancake cheese curds...and ate them too quickly for me to grab a picture! These were easily some of the best curds we have had. The chicken and waffles was more like a cornbread with waffles. Once we seasoned our entrees, they were a bit better. Portion size was really great. The star of the show was the $30 bottle of mimosa's- what a freaking deal! They seemed to have great happy hour deals, so we'll be back to check out dinner and the happy hour next. read more

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Would love to be able to give a review for the food or drinks, sat at the bar for 15 minutes and nobody acknowledged us, said Hello, or anything. Everybody at the bar had drinks or food, except us, yet we couldn't get any service, so we left. read more

We came in and were able to grab bar seats. I asked for a mimosa which is 10$. It came with ice. Since when was that a thing? I even asked the waiter if they fill them to the top, and he said yes. When it came with ice I asked for no ice, which came back half full... definitely not worth it. Their food was okay. Their biscuit was hard and more flat while their potatoes tasted a bit stale- as if left out for a while. They were also VERY salty. The gravy itself was super good. The staff were okay. The guy clearing our plates was the most polite. Never got silverware till our food arrived- weird ( to include napkins) Btw- the bloody Mary's are not fresh!! They have it in a huge plastic tub. Never coming back. Less than mediocre read more

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I didn't have time to eat a full breakfast, but wanted to at least try Black Sheep's pancake battered cheese curds. I sat down at the bar and placed an order to go while in the area during weekend brunch hours. The batter was noticeably different than other kinds I've had on cheese curds. My initial thought was that I wish it had more of a sweetness to it like I associate with pancakes. The curds did come with a side of syrup to dip them in, which was a great combination, but I guess I was expecting a little bit more out of the batter itself without needing to dip them in the syrup. The staff was helpful and pleasant. There's maybe one or two other things on the menu I'd be willing to try if I came again during brunch. I don't know if I would get the cheese curds again, especially at $12 (as of 8/14/2022) since they didn't wow me, but I wouldn't fault anyone who wants to try them. read more

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Good service good food. We stopped for lunch. We were not rushed out. They offered outdoor seating yet we chose to sit inside. The music wa.not loud. We could carry on a conversation easily. read more

we came here for brunch on a saturday morning! seems like there were plenty of reservations available. the pancake battered cheese curds were really unique but was sweet esp with the maple syrup. if you're sharing this, i would not recommend getting another sweet item for your main dish. breakfast sandwich was good but i def could've made this at home so it didn't feel particularly special in any way - i liked the salad and its dressing though! my bf really liked his new yorker and we got a lavender oat milk espresso drink that was also very good. cool ambiance inside (they have painting of black sheep hung up on their wall) and our server was chill read more

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Amazing good food and great vibes.. the staff is really nice but the wait time is long but it's def worth it

The interior of this restaurant is quite the site with creative sheep art everywhere! Pluses and minuses: - the pancake battered cheese curds were phenomenal- like having a funnel cake cheese explosion in your mouth. - the mushroom orecchiette was a nice, subtle dish that I would order again. - $5 house sangrias were a good value Minuses - service was a little slow although not terrible. - the Brussels sprouts were fine but some pieces (the ones not cut in half) were soft inside. I would have given this place 5 stars but for the Brussels. I would definitely come back! read more

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I have been here a few times, and have nothing but great things to say about it! The restaurant is dimly lit, a little louder, but has a very young and fun feel to it. The service is always speedy, and I have loved nearly every dish I've had here. By far my favorite menu item is the Caesar Brussels sprouts!! Absolutely amazing. Crispy, saucy, and delicious. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich is a staple as well- a little messy but very tasty. The last time I came I tried the bacon jam burger and was a bit disappointed. It was soggy, and my burger was ordered medium but brought out pretty rare. The jam wasn't my favorite either. Didn't have a great flavor, and had a baby-food-like texture. Regardless, still one of my favorite Milwaukee restaurants! read more

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Great cocktails and service! Shout out to Geo who lent our five top his personal sunscreen (when we asked if there was a place near by to get sunscreen). thank you, Geo! read more

Enjoyed dinner here with a friend tonight and absolutely loved it! Black Sheep has been on my must-try list for a while so I'm happy I finally got to dine there. The entire space is so wonderful - inside & out. The decor and vibe is super chic and inviting. We split two appetizers: brussels sprouts (caesar on the side) and the pancake battered cheesecurds. We both ordered the mushroom orecchiette and added chicken. All of the food was incredible!! I was hesitant about the cheese curds because they are sweet, but they are scrumptious. The brussels were perfectly crispy and have great flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom pasta... everything about it is delicious. The sauce is creamy but not heavy, and the mushrooms and onions are cooked just right. I will 100% be back. read more

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Food: Went for brunch. We got the hash with cheese curd cheese, egg, sausage gravy, and potatoes and also apricot toast. They were a nice combo of heavy and light food. The hash was a 4/5, toast was a 3.5/5. Probably would try something different next time. Service: sat at the bartender and he was awesome. I forget his name (sorry man), but he was very attentive even though it was very busy. 5/5 Ambiance: cool spot, wish we could have sat outside. 4/5 Overall: would go back again and try some different food, seems like a good local spot with excellent service. read more

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The mac and cheese was horrible but y'all gotta try their salmon and steak. The salmon was beautifully cooked and still juicy and the steak was *chef kiss*. They were both seasoned well too. Seriously, I could eat those two things ever day and not get tired. The mac and cheese was super bland and the sauce was non existent. Bacon wrapped dates were pretty good! Overall, ambience, service and our mains were incredible. Came by around 9 pm and it was pretty empty so you most likely don't need reservations. read more

Black Sheep - Mac N ' Cheese, bacon wrapped dates - Wine Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I've been here a few times, but never before for brunch. I love the vibes of the space, and the food was good but not stand out. However, their brunch offerings completely blew me away and I have to say is one of the best brunch/lunch places I've tried in a while. Would definitely recommend trying the pancake battered cheese curds - slightly sweet, with maple syrup dipping sauce. It's a nice place to stop by for some appetizers and wine before a night out, but a little pricey. read more

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My sister called for a reservation / to see if there was a wait right before leaving. The person was hard to understand with the volume. 5 patio tables, 1 over some degraded manhole with a hole in it. The patio area in the parking lane was decorated with modern lights and structure. Dogs are allowed. They have a call button to order and menu are online. The posters with naked men with Sheep heads covering their heads in the dimly lit bathroom was suprising. The cheese curds are covered in powdered sugar and served with syrup. The pancake batter is a clever twist for brunch but the cheese curds weren't melted. They don't do lunch on the weekends which we found out as ordering. There wasn't much on the brunch menu and nothing wanted - especially with an allergy, so we only tried the curds. Maybe they could add the days or hours in the lunch menu? read more

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Black sheep is so yummy! We started with their pretzel and cheese curd plate. Which was 2 perfectly soft large pretzels with semi melted cheese in the middle. It was the perfect combination of savory and salty and great for sharing! We next had the orchiaetta pasta which is out of this world!! Could easily eat it everyday. We had it without meat but it was perfect. An explosion of flavor but not too overwhelming. It's the perfect amount to share between two people as it is pretty rich. I also got a sangria which was not the worst I've had but not the best. Also got a Manhattan which was lovely. The service was quick and the servers was kind and attentive. Overall, would definitely go again and again. So many items of the menu that I can't wait to try read more

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Great Bloody Mary's! Awesome breakfast. Wonderful service very friendly! Tried the Black Sabath cocktail amazing!

The waitress so was knowledgeable about the menu items and a real delight. The happy hour drink specials were a great deal too. The highlights were the food! We had 3 great appetizers and all 6 entrees were delicious . To top it off the prices were very reasonable for the quantity and quality of the food. We will be back soon to sample more of what they have on the menu! read more

Street parking usu easy. Ambience was great-chic,clean.service friendly and knowledgable. Turkey blt was delish-chips were crispy and well seasoned. Chicken sandwich good as well. Nice happy hour read more

Stopped in for dinner on Saturday night with a friend of mine and found this to be a cool and delicious Milwaukee experience. We started with the pretzel and cheese curd appetizer which was very good. Not sure where they got the cheese curds from but those were exceptional. I then moved on to the orecchiette with mushrooms. Very rich umami notes topped with toasted breadcrumbs. She had the grape salad which was nothing particularly unique but nicely done. Great spot for a friends night out, first dates, second dates, or just because. read more

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I got the chilaquiles and it was really good! The sauce has the right amount of kick to it and the chips were still crispy. Our server was really nice and personable and the interior was very really well decorated and they had a bubble machine going outside bring a little fun to the place! read more

Black Sheep - Chilaquiles - Wine Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great drink specials! We stopped in for a few drinks after lunch across the street at Toast. Bartender was very friendly and welcoming. She gave us drink menus but they had $5 margaritas on special so we opted for that. I thought of Black Sheep as more beer based but was very impressed with their large cocktail menu. The $5 margs were fantastic btw...better than I've had at some Mexican restaurants even read more

Black Sheep - Wine Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I haven't been to black sheep for a while but when we were looking for an area brunch spot this was one of the most promising options. We walked in and there was about a 90 minute wait (so be better than us and make a rezo), but we quickly snagged seats at the bar. The service was very quick. I got the breakfast sandwich and we got the pancake battered curds to share. The sandwich was delicious as were the potatoes, exactly what I was looking for for brunch. The curds were also quite good, albeit a bit messy with the syrup! read more

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Came for brunch for the first time. They had a wait on a Sunday at 12 o'clock but we were lucky enough to get a spot at the bar. We had very fast and attentive service. They had some unique items on the menu like the pancake cheese curds that you could share. honestly they were pretty good. The Chilaquiles was awesome and came with chorizo. Would definitely go back again for brunch and try some of the other items. I heard their chicken and waffles is good as well. read more

Black Sheep - Chilaquiles - Wine Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been coming to Black Sheep for literally years now and I feel as strongly about them deserving 5 stars then as I do now. Black Sheep is just a special place especially during this time of the pandemic. The staff and the chefs keep doling out the goods correct, and I enjoy this joint every time I go. Everything is much more spread out now, but you get the same great service and so many awesome dishes to choose from. Last night I enjoyed the unveiling of a new Friday fish fry dish called "chicken fried" trout. Wow was this plate great. I couldn't even down the whole thing. It was a perfect way to start the long Holiday stretch. We rolled up parked right out front and jumped in for our reservation. Welcome to the way the world works these days and I don't mind the $25 hold fee for reserving one bit! Black Sheep keep making it happen and we'll keep coming! You are a Milwaukee staple in my book! read more

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I have heard many good things about Black Sheep on many different platforms, so I made my way over to give it a try. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to the hype. The ambiance/vibe is 5/5, and the service is 5/5, too. Also, the drinks were good (5/5 there too). The real disappointment came from the food. I was under the impression that the food here was very good, but that was not the case. 2/5 on the food. The restaurant has a cool vibe with a bar, good music, and a lot of dim lighting from candles which is cool. The service was also really good. Our waiter was so nice and attentive to us. They also give you a button to press if you want your waiter to come, so they'll know right away if you need something (you don't have to try to stare at them until they notice you!) First, the drinks we tried were really good. I tried the "I can't believe it's not cider" and "my drunk aunt" (Fall specialty drinks). Both very good. For an appetizer, we had to try the pancake battered cheese curds. They were strange because you don't usually have sweet curds dipped in maple syrup, but it was actually pretty good. These are not curds that you can eat the whole order by yourself like some other curds, but they were unique and fun to try. The food was just disappointing otherwise. I ordered the orecchiette pasta with truffle cream sauce and it was sooooo salty that I had to send it back. I usually will eat whatever I order even if I don't really like it, but this plate was just inedibly salty. I knew I literally wouldn't be able to eat it, so I asked for the chefs burger instead. The waiter was really nice about it and apologetic, so that was a plus. The chef's burger is in the menu with several toppings, and sounds good. The burger that came out to me was just a plain burger with half a slice of cheese on it. That was disappointing but I did not have it in me to say something a second time so I ate a few bland bites (because no toppings!) and called it a night. I tried a bite of my boyfriends Nashville hot chicken sandwich which was also just ok. The flourless chocolate cake was good for dessert. It's not super dense like other flourless chocolate cakes can be, so that was nice. Finally, the prices are a bit higher than I would have liked especially for the food given the mediocrity of it. I would've loved to give this place a good rating, but because of the food, I really couldn't do that. If you are looking for a bar to get some drinks at, you would be ok coming here. For a great meal, I wouldn't recommend Black Sheep. read more

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Food was amazing. Definitely recommend the poutine and cocktails! Friendly service. Would have rated 5 stars, but service was a bit slow. If you're not in a hurry, definitely put this one on your list! read more

Great food and great drink specials.They have a wednesday special ,10$ burger and side..well worth it

Went to happy hour at Black Sheep and enjoyed it! They have some great happy hour drink deals including $5 sangria and wine pours and a couple $5 cocktails. We each had sangria and enjoyed it. We split the truffle fry appetizer and the Black Sheep Burger with a side of mac and cheese. The food was good and the perfect amount between the two of us. The place got really busy throughout the happy hour, so if you want to secure a seat I highly recommend making a reservation. We will definitely be going back for happy hour in the future! read more

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We went here with a family prior to a show downtown for dinner. Service was great, generally speaking. Food was good. I looked at the menu ahead of time and probably should have looked closer. The menu was a little smaller than I was hoping for, but it still had enough variety for the group. I was hoping for a little bit more for the picky eater in the crowd but burgers will always do for that one. Roasted brussels sprout dinner was off the charts awesome. So so good! The server didn't bother to tell us about happy hour specials, which was a bit of a bummer. The party ordered drinks, most of them about $14 each. Honestly, I think that's a lot for a drink. Maybe I'm too cheap for downtown but a fancy "mule" drink for $14 is kind of crazy. I wouldn't have minded if he started off with happy hour specials. Food was good, bill was 'eh'. I may go back but it won't be topping the list due to prices on drinks. That said, maybe someone else is totally ready to pay this price and thinks this is on point for pricing. read more

I have been to Black Sheep multiple times and have absolutely loved it every time! Their house sangria during happy hour is such a steal, I highly recommend their Salmon BLT during their lunch hour, the Brussel Sprouts, and their truffle fries as well. The waitstaff is always super friendly, I would also recommend a reservation during their happy hour to ensure you get a table. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee! read more

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Black sheep is a beautiful brunch place with delicious food ( try their pancake batter cheese curds with syrup, you will thank me later!). The ambience is beautiful and the service is great. Love their chimichanga and mimosas! read more

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Service was very very slow here. I totally understand how the restaurant industry and how overworked and ynderstaffed the staff is here but if it is going to take the staff an estimated length to serve a table drinks I believe it's best to not seat or at least let them know it'll be busy versus letting ppl sit and not be served. I felt like me and my friends waited 30-45 min to get water and order drinks after getting seated. They have a lot of wine options some by their tap dispenser machine things and bottles. I don't remember the food too much but I believe it was good. The snack boards and Brussels sprouts were def the highlight for me and not the food. Parking is street and it can be a challenge on s busy night or if the summerfest grounds has a concert. read more