Before I get stared I love the ambiance and service was good Nikka was amazing . A food enthusiast I was excited to try this place something different in the area. I often wait for a few weeks or a month before the opening day but this time i just couldn't wait, I was just a little disappointed. Escargot Fricasse - couldn't find any mushrooms on the dish it was more on bean rather than the escargot I wish it had some bread to go with it Trout- capers, vin blanc, swiss chard - I understand that this dish should (it's acidic but overly acidic it killed the flavor Steak Frites- bavette, bearnaise- steak came out cold and fries was salty now the sauce was too acidic super. I'm no chef but I love food bearnaise sauce is egg base with a little use of lemon with other components. But I was told this cause was supposed to be made this way made for Wisconsin palate. And Root Vegetables were served cold My desert Millefeuille à la Banane - it was good but I wish I ordered coffee with it. My take people need to experience this place. People have different take on food. read more

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Went to Cassis for the first time, a little tricky to find, it's around the corner from the main entrance to the building but a makeshift sign was set up. Once inside we were treated to a cozy atmosphere with amazing service. Mai and I started with some warm bread & butter, ooh la la! For dinner we shared the trout and the pork sausage (which sadly I don't see on the menu). Both were amazing but the star of the show was the trout, cooked in an almost meunière style and amazing Swiss chard salad on the side. Delicious! Give this cool spot a chance, it was above expectations! read more

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What a delicious restaurant! We had the best time in part because our server was amazing and our neighboring tables were a blast. The chickpea fritters were amazing but the real star was the trout. Beautiful restaurant in a great location. read more

Vibrant atmosphere and decor was well done. Our drinks and dinner were excellent. Service was marginal but maybe it was unique to us?

Nothing beats a lovely meal, fun atmosphere & all while watching the sunset. Started our meal with the marinated olives - coriander, fennel and orange. Do not skip the bread and butter. Trust me. We shared the Trout and Beef Cheek. Star of the night was the Trout. read more

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My partner and I were looking for a nice sit-down dinner and we were blown away by our experience. The service was incredible, equivalent to that of fine dining at top restaurants. The ambiance was a fun combination of elegant and contemporary, and the food was some of the best French food I have had across any dining experience. They have a nice wine list with house cocktails as well. We had the bread with salted butter, which was a very nice appetizer. We also had the trout and the ravioli for our mains and split the dishes. Each was phenomenal! I liked how they incorporated fresh, seasonal ingredients (sweet corn for the ravioli and snap peas for the trout) into the dishes. For the price, I think this restaurant is a place we're certainly going to be coming back. We ended our night with the banana mousse, which was also amazing. Of note, the dishes are served rather quickly, so if you are looking for a true French experience, be sure to wait before ordering your main dishes. read more

Cassis is only two weeks in to its existence at this point, but I'm not grading on a curve here: Cassis is super legit, and I'm a total snob for French fare. First of all, the atmosphere is stunning. And it's big, but doesn't feel big. It's open and spacious but still cozy and intimate by way of expert design and decor. The milky glass on the pendant lights casts a pillowy-soft light over the whole dining room, accented by layers of light from bar shelves and wall panels. Huge tiled arches thoughtfully partition different areas of what might've otherwise been an acoustical nightmare. Nothing was too loud, too bright, too cold... the vibe was immaculate. I do think the cocktails could use some work, so I would honestly be at a 4.5 just for that, but they're not bad. My favorite was the Rendez-Vous, which basically tasted like a root beer sazerac. My best advice would be to stick to their fantastic wine list; I love a good French Chardonnay, and theirs is no exception. We sat at the bar for dinner because we didn't want to wait for our late table reservation. The bar is spacious and well staffed; we never found ourselves waiting long for anything we needed. The bartenders are well-versed in the food menu, and did a great job describing foods we asked about. During our salad course, a wine glass was knocked over and we had to forfeit the last few bites of salad in case there might've been glass in the bowl, but the staff was more than gracious and apologetic, and bought us a round of drinks even though we said that was not necessary. Alright, food time: The whole menu is exactly what I expected, but never predictable: classic French bistro flavors and technique with an impressive and unorthodox Birch twist on everything, pushing the envelope and exercising perfect restraint when needed. Nothing is oversold with a flowery description on the menu, and everything we ate was expertly executed. First, the tartare de boeuf was honestly the best steak tartare I have ever had, and I've had many. Classic French flavor and totally unexpected preparation: 1/8" perfect cubes of beef (and I don't have a clue how they cut them so precisely); Not served in a little cylinder, but placed on an amazing crusty sourdough toast like an open-faced sandwich of pure culinary bliss. Don't pass this one up. We had the celery root salad and I don't even really know how to describe it, but it was beautiful and made me feel like I was walking barefoot through a meadow with lush grass tickling my toes in the sunset, cooled by a gentle breeze. Escargot is another one of my favorite dishes and a great litmus test - this one was served in a bowl, not the classic crock, and surrounded by buttery white beans in a rich garlic and herb butter. The only thing I would've liked would be a few slices of baguette to soak up some of the leftover butter. Fried oyster tartes - holy balls. Just order these, they're insane. Three to an order, and you might just want your own order. They're freaking delicious. We shared the pork sausage entree and a side of frites, but we ended up having the pork wrapped while I shamelessly ate a big-ass bowl of fries, which were shoestring-thin, crisp, and perfectly salted. I love mustard, but the dijonnaise was just ok for me- if I could, I'd stop by Le Reve on my way down to bring my own aioli, because the fries at Cassis are better. The pork sausage was very good the next day as leftovers, but I will caution you, you will repel anyone you burp around for a few hours after you eat it. Don't say I didn't warn you. All in all, I'm highly impressed for a 2-week-old restaurant, and I can't wait to come back! read more

- delicious food, good service, good ambiance - reservation made and recommended, busy on a saturday night! - would love to revisit soon I've been following the opening for a while and made a reservation as soon as I was able! I don't think I have ever acknowledged it, but French cuisine is so tasty, and Cassis provided a delicious and unique experience with their menu items! The service and interior were also wonderful, so I'm looking forward to the next visit. Everything we ordered we had shared. Our first plate was the Fried Oyster Tartes. These lil crubbies were a great start to the night! The tartes were crisp and the oysters had been fried well to maintain their soft inside while having an outer crunch that went well with the shell to have an exponential crunch effect. The creamed leaks added some freshness to the hors d'oevres and I like how there was a bit on the plate so the tartes wouldn't move. Next, we had gotten the Chilled Avocado. This was a great piece to follow as it was a lighter seafood treat after the oysters. I absolutely love a light and refreshing dish, and this may have been my favorite of the night! The shrimp was cooked well and tasted very fresh, and I appreciated the tails were removed. The avocado added a nice creaminess, but the whole piece also added additional texture so that it was not just mush. The citrus (pomelo(?)) added sweetness to the dish that added freshness and was more sweet than sour, but the tart sauce was a great way to incorporate the sour citrusy component that I was expecting from the fruit. The small but mighty addition was the dill on top, always a loved herb that makes the world go round. Everything all together was truly so so good and when I come back, this is something I will definitely be getting! I think something that could have also been good would be maybe fanning out the avocado instead of just being a whole quarter, just a thought Our third plate was the Hamachi Crudo. The Oyster was hot, the Shrimp was cold, but this Hamachi was kind of like our baby bear and in the middle of the two! I expected a chilled and refreshing crudo, but this was quite a surprise when it was served slightly cool with oil and toasted hazelnuts. The whirl was the hazelnuts and how I never thought of such a pairing! The woody flavor of the nut and the toasted flavor was quite contrasting from the softness of the fish, but was overall very delicious. It was served with creme fraiche to add some lightness to each bite and just an amazing and interesting bite. For our final plate, we got the Ravioli Dauphine, as seen everywhere. I was honestly hesitant because of my immature tastebuds needing meat in every meal, but the flavor of the cheese ravioli was amazing on its own! Of course the meal was fun and unique in its plating, but the filling of each ravioli was flavorful and creamy and was bursting like a gusher. It was just cheese, but it tasted potatoey, and so much like the Trader Joe's Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips (with as much respect as could be given when compared to a chip). This was a great dish to end our savories. For dessert, we had shared the Profiterole Paris Brest for 2. I think visually it looked manageable for 1, but it was definitely a 2-person task! The pastry was structured and light so each scoop had the right amount in it, but the bottom was crisp, adding another fun layer to the also crunchy top. The praline ice cream was soft and cool with each scoop perfectly fitting each nurple of the pastry. A dessert without salt is nothing, so the slight saltiness of the ice cream was delicious with the hot fudge and pastry and still enjoyable on its own. The hot fudge was very rich and almost like a lava cake in texture and flavor, but not overpowering. This dessert was both rich and light, offering sweet and salty flavors that had me feeling full and happy! This was such a delicious visit for us and such a great addition to the city! Service was kind and friendly and I appreciated their knowledge of the menu and specials. With all this, I took a point off because of how "new" everything felt and like they are still finding their footing. The food was fast once our order was put in, but waiting to order took a bit of time. It was a busy night and I could tell our server was running around all night, but it got to a point of waiting to request small things. Additionally, they had to revisit a few times to confirm a few requests. From everyone in general, I think a bit of improvement on communication is also in order. I felt servers were bumping into each other frequently and a few times into me without acknowledgement. The hostess was quiet and we just kind of assumed to follow them, also would have thought a warning about the step down would have been good, especially for a more unaware/older party. All in all, this was a great food experience that I will definitely return to and I am looking forward to where they go from here! read more

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I have been to Cassis twice for dinner and once for lunch. The vibes are 10/10 down to the amazing WC wallpaper. Standouts for food were the ravioli, steak frites and opera cake. For lunch the classic European Jambon Burre was so simple and delicious. All the servers have been excellent. They are definitely leveling up the Milwaukee dining scene. read more

Cassis - French Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We got the food gras eclairs, baguette and butter, the ravioli dauphine, the carrots, and the steak frites. Didn't take any pictures because the food was too good to let sit for even a second. Our server, James (I think) was AMAZING, he was on top of everything, our food was coursed perfectly, our water was never low, and we ordered a bottle for the table and he filled our glasses whenever they started getting low. The restraint itself had such a cute atmosphere. The decor was very lovely. 12/10 experience. read more

We are living downtown for the summer and have eaten at countless local restaurants. We can say HANDS DOWN this the best dining experience we have had. The service is friendly and professional. But more importantly, the food is spectacular. Everything is made scratch in house. From appetizers to desserts we keep coming back over and over. Cannot recommend more highly. read more

This place has gotten ALL the hype since it opened, so my fiancé and I have been wanting to try it out. We made a 6:30 reservation and were seated right away. Nice views of the river. The restaurant itself is beautiful, but the entire experience had challenges. For starters, my water glass had lipstick on it. Not the best first impression. Our server, Thomas was great, but he appeared to be overwhelmed the entire time we were there. We ordered the chilled avocado (shrimp) appetizer which was excellent. They have a really good wine list. For our meals, my fiancé ordered the ravioli dauphine and I the trout. The ravioli was wonderful- melt in your mouth buttery soft. The trout I had was a little dry and a lot salty. I've never had fish that salty before. And the greens it was covered in were mostly thick, inedible stalks. I did enjoy the nice champagne taster at the end- nice touch. I'm not sure if we were here on an off night or what? It wasn't completely full, although it was steady, but it left a lot to be desired for how much hype and press this place is getting. read more

Went for the first time, last night, Friday. The place was packed! Recommend having a reservation. The space is gorgeous! Right on the River. Service was terrific! The food was outstanding. Great wine list and by the glass pour selection was nice. I literally felt like we were back in Paris at one of our favorite bistros. Our group of four enjoyed everything we ordered. We are already discussing our next visit. They are going to start doing lunch in a month. Reminder... this is the heart of the 3rd Ward. Street parking is virtually nonexistent! Uber! Did I mention get a reservation?! PS The will be be serving on the outdoor terrace on the River in the warm months! read more

Holy Cassis this place will make you squirt with joy! The staff is operated like a 2 star Michelin without the pretentiousness. Energetic yet lurid is setting. Beautiful list of Jesus juice and cockies. The yardbird was a smash hit. Who would have thunk?! Babette steak delights with maybe the best frites I've ever had. And what the Foi?! That shits bomb. read more

This place is beautiful My Bavette steak was spectacular. I wouldn't classify this as a French restaurant except for the spellings on the menu. Lars, our server, was awesome. Take or pass.... read more

i really wanted to like this place but the flavors were underwhelming for every dish we ordered. we had the soup de jour and the infamous ravioli with escargot. the ambiance was great. beautiful location. service was okay. our waiter only came by once, but it was a busy night so i get it. i do however wish they were more attentive and friendlier. read more

Cassis - French Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I love French cuisine and worked for a French, fine-dining restaurant for 8 years, so I was very excited to try Cassis with my partner and 2 friends. The ambiance was great! The style and layout of the place is gorgeous. It reminded me of Sardine in Madison. Service was rather disappointing for the price point. We got water 10 minutes after being seated, and throughout service, our waiter would table-touch other folks in their section, but skip our table. The food runner was most kind and helpful, helping us get what we needed. The food was okay! I got the foie gras eclairs and expected the plate to have a better presentation. It was just 4 loose, rolling eclairs on the plate. For the price and ambience of the place, I was expecting that to be reflected in the dishes. I'm not even going to talk about the baguette. It didn't have the classic crunchy crust. It felt like a hate-crime against all baguettes. I got the steak frites for my main dish, and was a little confused. The cook was amazing, a perfect medium rare, but the flavor was all smokey char. The frites were cute, thin, and crispy. They tasted good with the accompanying sauce for the fries, but the sauce did not take away the charred taste of the steak. I would not order either of these dishes again, unless the presentation or a different component was added. I will go back to try the crudo and other appetizers, or perhaps wait until next year to see if anything changes. We were really looking forward to a beautiful dinner experience, but overall were disappointed. At this point in time, I'd rather drive to Madison for a dinner at Sardine-- ifykyk. read more

New French restaurant in the Third Ward with great ambiance, food and fun waiters. Enjoyed fried oyster tarts, Ravioli Dauphine and wonderful wine. The decor is French with a touch of fun. Great place for a special occasion. read more

I will start by saying our server Michael was great...very attentive and knows the menu well. However, my husband alerted him that it was my birthday (and I put it into OpenTable where they have you make reservations) and nothing was done. We did see another table get a dessert with a candle so that was pretty disappointing. The vibe in there is cool and beautiful decor. But as others have mentioned, the table we were at was TINY. Very hard to have multiple dishes and glasses on it. Plus we were on top of the tables next to us - very close quarters. Not sure how the rest of the restaurant is set up. The food was ok. The bread and butter to start was the highlight - the butter was so creamy and salty. We shared the ravioli as a second course (because of the size of the table) and it came out lukewarm. Tasty, but it would be tough to see that as a full main course. I had the steak frites...steak was cooked a perfect medium rare but lacked flavor. The frites were crunchy and salty. My husband did enjoy his scallops. All in all it was fine, but we probably wont be back anytime soon. read more

A lot to like about this new Frenchie by the culinary savants at Birch: stunningly gorgeous, buzzy-but-not-too-loud space; bon chic, bon genre clientele; attentive service; and a bartender who knew his way around a white Negroni that was not on the menu. The gastronomy was mostly on point too. Les ouefs mayo were perfectly cooked, though their chimichurri-like dressing was overpoweringly garlicky. My trout was pechefection, as was my companion's delicious and crunchy winter salad. We shared the frites, ever so lightly fritted. The Banana Mille feuille dessert was delovely and delicious. My relatively minor kvetch is that the menu is quite modest. I tend to favor short passionate menus with, say, 10 things done impeccably--no fan of "I'll try the D-22..." But Cassis could do with a little more choice, especially a few bistro classics like frisée lardons, cassoulet, cock au vin, boullebaise etc. Maybe put a rotating classic on the specials menu (which on this evening lacked any entree to speak of) every day. Minor quibble though. What was on the menu was magnifique. read more

Wow, Wow, Wow! put this place on your must go place in Milwaukee! not only is the restaurant beautifully appointed, every bite is a delight for your tastebuds. we dined with a friend who has been several times and we were fortunate to be able to share several appetizers include the pomme frites ( ask for their homemade dijonnaise to go with them... the best fries ever!), the foie gras eclairs ( perfection presented like I've never seen before), the bread and cheese -- so creamy and smooth with it being too heavy, the hamachi was the best I've ever had! our table also had the ravioli which was not too rich with a perfect blend of cheese and oil, and i had the steak tartare for my entree, which I would definitely go back to just get it. The banana crème dessert was the perfect finish to an amazing meal and easily shared. we can't wait to return again and look forward to when they are open for brunch and to enjoy summer meals overlooking the river. oh yeah --- check out the bathrooms! They are a work of art and so many beautiful attention to details. (Note the wallpaper with the monkeys drinking wine even have Cassis on them!) Milwaukee this place is going to blow you away ---- make your reservation now!!! Service was exceptional as well! read more

I was hesitant to leave a less than positive review thinking I was maybe being too critical, but Danielle's review from a day or so ago echoes my experience. Tons of things to love and could have easily been a positive review. The decor, vibe, and food were all great. All of this was overshadowed by the actual experience. For just two of us, the seating was crowded, felt very much in the space of the table next to us and even difficult for service to get to the table. While I appreciated not being rushed, our server was very inattentive and it just continued through the entire meal. When we could get our orders in food came out timely and well prepared with the exception of our dessert order which took over 15min. This seemed odd when the three top table next to us ordered multiple desserts and coffee and received it within 5mins? Even paying our bill took over 10mins when at that point just wanted to leave. Maybe a different server or dining section will make a better experience, but not likely to return anytime soon to find out. read more

My wife and I recently celebrated our 29th anniversary here, and it was easily one of the best experiences we've had to date. Every dish served was a 10/10--the steak, in particular, was prepared to perfection. It is a fantastic addition to the downtown area, and we will certainly be returning. A sincere thank you to the entire staff for their impeccable service, from the warm greeting at the door to our departure. Truly an unforgettable evening. read more

Best restaurant in Milwaukee Third Ward! Favorite restaurant in town! Wonderful food, very nice staff, the location is beautiful, and the restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing and what's nice is that this place is very romantic and fancy but it doesn't put a hole in your wallet It's pretty affordable to come here definitely will be back again soon read more

As part of a Wisconsin and Illinois road trip my husband and I ate at Cassis on a Saturday night. The restaurant looks great and the sun setting gave a nice glow to the room. The place is much larger than it looks in pictures online. Really loud but not overwhelming. Service started off great as the waitperson stopped by our table 5 minutes after we were seated. The place was so busy, and crowded that I did feel a little sorry for the servers trying to keep up. Unfortunately we were seated at a very small cafe table near the bar area and next to one of the main circulation aisles. The tables in this area are way too close together and each of the 5 couples that the host tried to seat at the 2 top table behind us asked to be moved. It was super uncomfortable for them since there was not enough room for to sit down without bumping into others around them and customers and wait staff walking by this table hovered over the guests. I ordered a shrimp and avocado small plate which was very delicious and I also had a cocktail while my partner had iced tea. For dinner we had the steak frites and the roasted chicken. Both were excellent. Half through dinner I asked our server for another cocktail. After a while she "promised" the drink was on the way. It never came and we never saw the server again until she eventually brought the check which had the second cocktail on it. I noted this and the bill was quickly corrected. After adding an 18% tip our final total was $160. Even though the food was very good, the overall experience was underwhelming and somewhat disappointing with barely there and pretty impersonal service. Was it worth $160? Not in the slightest and if ever in Milwaukee again I would certainly not return. Maybe on a weeknight with a good table and better service it would be worth it. It certainly wasn't on a Saturday evening. read more

Food is excellent, and the service is great. The reason for only four stars, the tables are too close together that you can't hear the person next to you and you can't hear the waitresses and waiters when they come over and talk. Music could also be turned down a bit. We will return but won't sit at free standing tables. So thrilled you're here in MKE. Can't wait for your lunch and brunch's and your patio to open. read more

Cassis has lived up to all the anticipation. Meghan and Chef Kyle Knall brought their new establishment to Milwaukee. Cassis has elevated Milwaukee to a new metropolitan level of dining.The owners of our favorite dining experience; Birch, have created a needed real French Bistro. With Chef Kyles experience in some of the best NYC well established top tier restaurants and now Milwaukee has to from the Knall's. The menu is full of traditional bistro dishes and many new delights. One to he simple dishes is a favorite, Croque Monsieur... over the top! Steak Frites, Roasted Chicken, Ravioli Dauphine and the fresh oysters.... All incredible. The bar, cocktails and wine list will not disappoint! The service as top notch and lots of it to deal with a full house. The design and decor is so impressive. We are thrilled to have Cassis and can't wait for lunches to start, spring to arrive so they can complete Cassis with outdoor dining. Congratulations to the Team... Well Done! read more