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Black Sheep

4.1 (454 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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$10 cheese board during happy hour
Erika A.

I stopped in for happy hour on a Monday night. I was surprised to see that the bar was completely full! That's always a good sign that the food and drinks are delicious. We ended up being able to snag 2 seats at the bar when someone left. The $5 sangria and $10 cheeseboard were delicious!

Angelina L.

Black Sheep is a solid go-to for a nice meal, a girls night, or when you have family or friends visiting! Definitely recommend a reservation, especially on the weekends. We've been a couple times but most recently went on a Wednesday night and were able to make a last minute reservation and get in. We got the beer cheese mac to start. Such a great starter and great flavor! I ordered the peanut udon and while it was yummy, I don't think it was worth $18 without a meat protein. My fiancé ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich which was pretty good as well! The place has a very positive vibe and great for having nice conversation!

Michaela R.

Unbelievable happy hour. $5 martinis?! Say less. Also the best place to brunch - so much fun and happiness. Bubble machines, rompers, great tunes - you name it! 10/10 service at the bar. Solid Bloody Mary.

Lobster Roll
Tanya Y.

It's the exact vibe I was expecting from a place called Black Sheep. Everything is just a little different, in the best way possible! I am absolutely OBSESSED with the cheese curds. They're pancake batter with maple syrup and I promise you, you need these. The cheese pull was immaculate. I also had the Lobster Roll (might've been called a Po Boy, I can't recall) and that was delicious especially with the addition of micro greens. The Parmesan Garlic Fries that were shoestring style and crispy were addictive. Ambiance wise, it has an eclectic kind of feel. Definitely makes me want to move to Milwaukee when I step into spots like this. And the staff were super friendly. There is ample street parking and it's not too far from a parking lot. A few of the buildings are under construction and look a little ehhhh, but honestly it's in a really nice neighborhood. I saw a lot of people out walking and tons of business-dressed people around.

Caesar fried brussel sprouts
Mikayla T.

Go to Black Sheep happy hour, sit at the bar, order the dirty martini, talk to the bartenders, and order the Caesar Brussel sprouts. You will not regret your choices.

Gin Specialty Cocktail
Maddy K.

I've been to black sheep a few times now and always have a great experience, also love the happy hour offerings! I find that the staff is always so nice and attentive, which I greatly appreciate. It can definitely get pretty busy at times, but they have indoor and outdoor seating (when the weather is nice). Some of my favorite menu choices include the house sangria (red wine based), Caesar Brussel sprouts (literally so amazing I could eat them every day), and their charcuterie board offerings. I would also recommend trying out the cheese curds out as they're super unique but they're just not my favorite (I prefer classics). They also offer a wine tap bar option if you prefer to sample different wines and brunch too. Overall would definitely recommend Black Sheep for food/drinks as it is a great chill/fun vibe in the WP area!

Pancake batter cheese curds
Kelsi K.

We like the brunch menu and wish it was available every day instead of the regular lunch menu. The pancake cheese curds are a must! I like that they have full service coffee options as well. Servers are nice but sometimes it can be slower service, it could have been that maybe they didn't have enough staff? There was only one bartender and one server and they were splitting up the entire restaurant. I get it, that's normal these days...We weren't in a rush, but it took a really long time to order and we ran out of drinks and were never offered refills. Seems like the tables and bar could be split up in sections better for them to be more efficient when there isn't enough staff.

Honeycomb
Melissa B.

Met a friend here for happy hour (M-St, 4-6) and had an incredible experience. The bartender made me an alcohol free Aperol Spritz which was to die for! I'm still thinking about it! The Meat Board was a work of art, with the honeycomb positioned inconspicuously in the corner like a sweet little secret. The Brussel Sprouts were done perfectly, with the Caesar dressing making this healthier option taste indulgent. This is a great happy hour spot with an elevated, classy feel. I can't wait to go back!

Breakfast Risotto
Naomi C.

Black Sheep MKE id always phenomenal. I dream about this Breakfast Risotto. It is always perfect. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the vibe is chill and fun. Reservations highly suggested. 10/10 would recommend! Great job Black Sheep!

Chilaquiles
Jenna W.

Great weekend brunch haunt. Service is on point with kindness, and the food is delicious.

Truffle Fries, Pretzel & Curd Board
Isabel B.

I've only ever been at Black Sheep for HH and it has to be one of the best in Milwaukee! Available Monday-Saturday 4-6, you can get great deals on apps and drinks. It's always busy with a fun and energetic vibe. Great place to meet up with friends.

Lobster roll & Sangria
Carla R.

It was such a nice day to sit out on the patio. The lobster roll was just like a chicken salad mix and I loved it! The sangria is one of my favorites, only $5 for happy hour. Service was attentive and the food came out at a great time. I would definitely come back for happy hour or brunch!

Pork shoulder risotto
Calvin Y.

Extremely good pork shoulder. Very tender and juicy, risotto is also good. The portion feels a little small with the higher price, but mainly paying for quality, location, and atmosphere. The servers are extremely fun and easy to talk to and they always have a good recommendation.

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had a great time. Food was fantastic. Service was great and the entire staff is super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend brunch.

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Really good food and drinks! The atmosphere is also modern and overall a good vibe. Would definitely recommend!

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Stopped in for their Miracle on 2nd St holiday pop-up. We only had to wait about 5-10min for a…read moretable, but it does get busy fast, especially on weekends. They had several seasonal cocktails in special festive cups, which you could also buy to take home. I got the Cheery Cherry Chocosaurus, which was good, but pricey for what it was. Almost all the seasonal drinks were $15 each and didn't seem too big. The venue itself is medium sized, but feels crammed quickly. There's more people let in at a time than there is seating, so you have to move fast to get a seat. I'll likely come back during the summer to try something else.

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Located inside the Crossroads Collective Food Hall, The Pharmacy Bar serves up a variety of beer,…read morewine, and specialty cocktails. Stopped by here on a recent Sunday evening. Sunday winter evenings seem to be a slower time at the Crossroads Collective, so we were able to easily get a seat right at the bar. Their specialty cocktail menu isn't expansive but is intriguing and my date and I were able to find a lovely little bourbon number that made our hearts sing. The service was completely lovely and the prices are pretty reasonable. Get to it!

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Date of visit: March 28, 2026…read more This was our second stop on a birthday date night and was a lovely little find! While the menu is limited and not cheap, staff were very friendly and walked us through everything before we selected a couple of things to try. Pretty much all of the cheeses and accoutrements were fantastic! One of the cheese on our plate was the espresso version of Bellavitano, which happens to be one of my favorites, so that was a nice little bonus for me. In addition to the board, we also went with the ricotta bites, which featured one sweet and one savory option, both of which we also really liked. The shop is cozy and if this was somewhere that I lived walking distance from, I could totally see myself coming here fairly regularly and having a little cheese and ambiance. During our time there we saw both couples on dates and old friends gathering for a drink and a nosh, all of which I found just wonderful. Really the only thing keeping this from a five star review was that the side items, such as the crackers were not plentiful enough for the cheese. I know that ratio can be hard to nail but it was not quite on the mark here, unfortunately. However, that would not be enough to prevent me from returning!

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