Alex was amazing... as someone who works as a bartender/server/manager I have never experienced…read moremore professionalism and knowing the menu and wine options as Alex has given. Just needed to say it. And it always a great place to be!

Went for happy hour at the bar! Bartender was great, very friendly and attentive with a full bar…read more We also tried the wine wall which is nice since you can get smaller portion or taste before getting a glass. Cute place and busy on a Friday evening.

Food, price and atmosphere! Double-burger was very good- taste, spices and sides. We enjoyed food…read moreand time there!

Eat at the Milwaukee Marriott provides a solid dining option during a stay, though individual…read moredishes vary in quality. The standouts are easily the side dishes and starters. The Bavarian giant pretzel served with Wisconsin beer cheese is fantastic and worth ordering every time, while the French Onion soup is rich and deeply comforting. The kitchen also handles potato dishes exceptionally well, delivering excellent pub fries at lunch and perfectly cooked breakfast potatoes. Coworkers had great things to say about the chicken chop salad, and breakfast overall is basic, reliable, and well-executed. On the other hand, the patty melt is a major disappointment, let down by un-grilled bread and dry, tough beef that lacks execution. Fortunately, the warm, friendly, and attentive staff make for a pleasant overall experience, making it a great choice for drinks, appetizers, and casual group lunches as long as you order selectively.

The Wicked Hop was our first stop when we got to Milwaukee. We wanted to go to the Market next door…read moreand wanted to sit and have a nice lunch after getting off the plane. We checked out the menu and decided we wanted to go here. I am very glad we did. There were some tables outside, but as Floridians, we never sit outside! They also had to rooms inside with 2 separate bars. The first thing I noticed as we were seated was the bar. It was so unique and the back drop was metal, colors and seemed to have been designed. It was so incredibly cool. Their menu was pretty large with sandwiches, appetizers, meals and such. They also had a special Fish Fry menu. We started with one of our favorite items we always order Cheesecurds. They were crispy, squeaky and so yummy! This is a classic Wisconsin dish and you must order them everywhere!!! We also got some cocktails. I went with my favorite, a Lemon Drop Martini. It was good, not the best one I have had but it was good. My mom went with one of the more popular dishes, a Bloody Mary. She asked for no spice but felt like it was very spicy. It was also so neat and came with a ton of things on top. It had a shrimp, beef stick, olives, cornichons and cheese whips. These were basically thin cheese sticks. For lunch we all order fish. My mom order the perch fish sandwich and I got the meal. The meal was way to much, the sandwich would have been enough. We also thought that our perch was fishy which was weird. We have had tons of perch in our lives and have never had a fishy piece of perch. It was either not lake perch or maybe old. We did not love it. My sister ordered the cod and it was so much better. We all kinda wished we had gone that route. Overall, this was a great spot. I can really see this place getting busy at nights and in the evening. We went for lunch on a Friday and it was packed. Lots of tables full outside and tons of Bloody Mary's. It was really great to try a local spot. It's right across from the market so if you are shopping there, this would be a great spot to go and have lunch. We would go back next time we are in Milwaukee.

Last Night I Took My Pregnant Tail On A Mission For Comfort Food At 10PM .. I Went To Place…read moreCalled "The Wicked Hop" On Broadway Downtown .. The Ambiance Was LIT They Had A Live Band .. Fun Crowd & Great Customer Service From Zachery .. I Had The Grilled Salmon Alfredo $17 w A Choice of Soup or Salad .. I Chose The Soup & Got Housemade Chilli .. Overall I'll Go Again Experience 10/10 .. Grilled Alfredo 8/10 .. Chili 20/10 ..

We really enjoyed our visit here on a recent Saturday evening. We sat at the bar and were taken…read morecare of by Tyler & Co. Good cocktails-the Old and in the Way was my choice. The lamb lollipop was a great start-it's one chop, so I recommend one per person...you won't be disappointed-sauce and accompaniments were right on, and served over a mini saganaki. Short rib pasta was solid, while the pork chop was excellent. Chili oil infused sauce was just the right amount of heat, while pureed black beans with fried plantains on top went with it well. Their carrot cake is a good representation of this staple dessert.

Great atmosphere. Love the layout and cozy place. It was a bit noisy in there and hard to hear my…read morepartner, but the group next to us was large and have a good time, so I'll chalk it up to that. I ordered the mushroom ragu and loved it. I had plans to take some home but before I knew it, I looked down and it was almost gone. A very impressive NA menu as well which was really nice to see. Carrot cake for dessert because it's always tremendous. Service was top notch as well. They do things very well here.

Apertivo is a restaurant I unfortunately may not pay a second visit to. We arrived to the…read morerestaurant as a group of 6 without a reservation and were seated an hour later, which is completely understandable. The ambiance was nice so we were able to enjoy ourselves. The main problem was that after we ordered, we had to wait an extremely long time for the food which was quite disappointing. We also did not get any appetizers and just entrees so we were all quite hungry. After the hour long wait, we found out that they messed up the order for a friend so she had to wait for an additional 25 minutes. The new dish she received was cold and the pasta was not al dente. I got the Rigatoni Alla Vodka which was pretty good but the overall experience dimmed my enjoyment. In summary, the food is good but the service was below par.

I tried Apertivo with a girlfriend and we were really impressed! We walked in on a Thursday and…read morewere able to choose our seats. There's a bar area and then these large booths that are super cute so we chose that. We tried the focaccia bread appetizer, rigatoni allá vodka and the diavola pizza. We loved everything. The sauce was really yummy on the pasta and the flavors worked together so well on the pizza. I would definitely return. They also have happy hour- 8 dollar drinks is definitely a win.

Yelp asked "What went well?" Idk probably everything…read more Since the moment we arrived, everything was smooth sailing from attentive servers to the food arriving. Everything we had was phenomenal, especially the desserts (we had 2). For two who didn't want to overeat (and overspend), we ordered soba noodle salad, single filet trout, short rib lentil pie, banana bread, and peanut butter pie. You're definitely paying a premium dining here, but the attention to detail and flavors was well worth it. I will be back to try their burgers!!!

Aside from the hair in my drink, I generally enjoyed the food here! I went in during a weekday and…read morewas pleased by the ample, comfortable bar seating. The food was inventive! The tartare was memorable and yummy, though the bread could've been crispier. The burger was phenomenal, truly outstandingly delicious. But the star of the show was the peanut butter pie, I would come back just for the pie! Unfortunately, I found a hair in the bottom of my drink, just as I was enjoying the muddled fruit from my old fashioned. I remain confused by the fact the hair didn't appear to belong to myself or the bartender - how did it get there in the first place? And what if I hadn't taken the time to enjoy the fruit at the bottom of my cup? Though the bartender and another staff person agreed to remove the price of the drink from my tab, perhaps management may benefit from a conversation not only about maintaining high standards and love for the food served, but also in moments where errors (like hair in food) occur, how to go above and beyond rather than doing what I consider to be bare minimum.

We had a private dinner for Marcus hotels and resorts training in the dark room. It was a special…read moreexperience I would never trade for anything. The service was outstanding. The menu was 20/10, lots of options to choose from even with a large party and customized smaller menu you would find in a normal sit down restaurant. You enter The Dark Room from a bookcase next to the yellow neon GIGGLY sign on the second floor of the Saint Kate Hotel.

We had Omakase in the Dark room dining experience just yesterday, November, 19th, 2025. What I want…read moreto say. The food was nice, right enough for dinner. Staff was not prepared at all, actually telling people the guy who usually does speech did not come and they do not know what to say actually. For any alcohol you will buy you will pay in addition which is fine BUT the price for that drink(s) will be surprising you a lot. For 5 sake drinks the bill was around $370. Last two glasses were having less sake than first glasses we were provided, probably because people who already drunk something would not notice the difference. It's ok to have expensive alcohol pairing with high end dinner but in this case the sake was very regular. By the way, at bar 10 steps away from the Dark room (same hotel, same floor, same the floor area) the same sake did cost $23 for two glasses. Well... I understand people try to run business and earn money but everything should not cross some decency borders. These guys did cross the line in my opinion. Alcohol prices are not mentioned in Menu by the way. I do not recommend this place not only due to drinks pricing policy but due to "ok" food/service/price ratio

Just had to drop a note that neighborhood draft continues to slay the best wings in the city. Love…read moreall the sauces, their tap list selection is great (and a surprisingly good wine selection, too, plus great cocktails at reasonable prices). We generally like to mix it up and go new places but find ourselves coming back here again and again. The patio is perfect, and we love the versatility of the vibe here; you could come for a date night dressed smart or roll in in jeans and a t shirt and either way you'll fit right in and enjoy your time. Service is always fast and friendly, too!

I frequent this establishment quite a bit. Definitely some of the best bar food in the city. Very…read morecool corner bar type atmosphere with the garage door entrance. Staff here has been here a long time and are very friendly and efficient. My go to meal here is the fish sandwich. Easily the best in the city. It's offered every day on the menu. The fried chicken and wings here are also top notch. All the sauces are homemade and they change frequently. There isn't anything on the menu that i've tried that I haven't enjoyed. Potato pancakes , which are also offered every day , are some of the best in the city. Friday's feature a splendid fish fry. And on sundays , the ham sandwich deal is excellent. Great place to grab dinner or lunch or a cold brew. Tons of different menu options for people to enjoy. I highly recommend this restaurant.