This is one of my favorite restaurants for 11+ years and I usually only do breakfast and dinner…read moreonce so I decided to do lunch here. Erika is usually my server and does a great job so I only ask for her section after the b*tch from a previous visit. Erika is very accommodating with my recent request at duplicating a version of the St Louis Slinger which is basically hash browns topped with eggs and covered with chili, St Louis has a meat patty of sausage or beef but it's not necessarily needed in Milwaukee. Today I was getting out of my comfort zone and getting lunch for the first time that would be fried chicken which Erika says is a favorite that I was skeptical about but she was spot on. It comes with a potato side and soup of the day, I opted for cream of broccoli and mashed potatoes with gravy. The cream of broccoli soup was hot and great on a winter day. The mashed potatoes were skin on with ample gravy. Surprisingly the fried chicken was excellent but under seasoned that was moist/juicy with a light crispy coating and very good. Overall there doing something right because I keep back for almost 12 years now and had I have I known that the fried chicken was fresh cooked to order and so good I would have ordered it years ago.

Our friends took us here for breakfast during the snowstorm over the weekend. It was our first time…read moredining at Zebb's and it was their grand re-opening after the floods from a few months ago. Everything looked clean and the decor was nice! It did not smell damp or like there had been any water in there at all. They did a nice job renovating after that horrible storm. We were greeted warmly at the door by a nice woman and seated right away. It was warm in there even though it was cold outside. The temperature was just right! Our friends recommended the ribeye as it's their favorite so that's what we ordered. Unfortunately, they were out of the ribeye so we all got New York Strip steaks with eggs. The steaks were perfectly cooked, along with everything else. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The chef even came out to ask us how our food was and to apologize about the ribeyes being out of stock. Halfway through our meal we had to add two more people and without question our server pushed another table against ours to add space and then took their order and got their drinks and food out quickly. This was our first time at Zebb's and it was a great experience. We will be returning!

Classic family restaurant, with a wide menu. I've visited a number of times and they never…read moredisappoint, offers great nostalgia with its classic style and menu. The staff are always great. I ordered the pancake breakfast special which consists of an Order of pancakes, two eggs, and your choice of meat. It hit the spot, I love their pancakes especially! Others have said their soup is great, and their pasta looked really good. Definitely worth a visit, their prices are reasonable for the quality and experience.

Update: Their phone number has been changed. After calling, I was told the new contact number is…read more414-275-2608. This is a classic Milwaukee diner-style spot built for quick, filling comfort food. Expect big portions, fast service, and that old-school diner feel the moment you walk in. Highlights: cheap, hearty meals, quick turnaround Downsides: older interior, can get busy and a bit chaotic

I've been here before, but I don't know that I've ever ordered as well. The special was a giant…read moreburger that my new friends at the bar were splitting, but most of the menu is set up more family style - divided by plate size. The waitstaff will walk you through how that works your first time. We started with some of the taste & share plates - showing off WI cheese to the out of towners - and then a few people shared some gnocchi and beef tartare while a couple people got burgers. We had maybe 4 bites leftover, and no room for dessert, it was a personal victory. I'm sad I didn't get photos because I love the feel of each unique area that's here. The restaurant is bigger than you think because it's subdivided into smaller rooms. We had a group of 7 for a work event (which meant I kept my phone put away) and were in a cozy little nook in the back by ourselves, I'd never even noticed this little spot. What a fantastic time we had!

I really love Story Hill, the only reason I knock it down a star is that despite being good food -…read moreI still feel like it's a bit over priced. It's a great environment with a lot of good drink options. I always opt for the Parker rolls which are tasty but again expensive for the amount you get, I typically order the trout (which until coming here I didn't realize was essentially the same as salmon). It's very good and the potato pancake is a nice touch. Over my visits I've also enjoyed trying the short rib gnocchi, butter chicken, and brussels. They also have a small party room which I have attended an event in before which is always a nice touch. It's secluded and of course much quieter than their main dining area which can get pretty loud!

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The food was fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

If you're looking for a laid back spot to grab a bite to eat- Camino is what you're looking for…read more They have a great menu with a wide variety of options (something for everyone)! They have lots of seating, friendly staff, and the food was excellent! If the Reuben is still a special highly recommend it! The pierogis were also awesome- will definitely be back for more of them (they have specials on them one weeknight!). Definitely will be back to try other things. Thanks for a great experience!

Omg both dishes were amazing. The hash was incredible and the bowl had such good flavor…read more Big portions.

I've visited Mad Rooster multiple times, and every time I've been there I've always been pleasantly…read moresurprised! The menu is huge, which I don't always like but because Mad Rooster does a good job with everything they serve, they can pull it off. I've tried a few different dishes and have liked them a lot. This weekend, I got the bacon, egg and cheese bagel with an upgraded side of sweet potato fries. The scrambled eggs were loaded onto the bagel, but not so much so that I didn't know where to start. I loved the melted cheese on top. Mad Rooster doesn't take reservations, but you can join the waitlist from afar by going to their website. You'll get a text notification confirming that you joined, and right before your table is ready, you'll get a text saying "you've been removed from the waitlist". Don't be alarmed! This doesn't mean you've lost your spot in line, it means you're almost ready to be seated. The place is always super busy (green flag!) so make sure you get on that wait list unless you're willing to wait 45+ minutes on a weekend morning.

I highly recommend, check out the specials, great for breakfast, great for groups! They have a…read morebeautiful large room with tables for your group to have a meeting or private gathering. Get ready for the best service for breakfast. Oak Creek diner is really smart to have a designated server for drinks. Keeping everybody's coffee filled is a full-time job and keeps everybody happy and frees up the servers to focus on the food. The steak was cooked to my request, it was flavorful, I wanted the fillet, but it was not available. There is some question as to whether it is no longer offered ever or just out temporarily the fillet on the menu was $32 if I remember correctly. Coffee was good, everything was delicious. Service was excellent and I'm going to tell you that they have some very hard-working staff members there the kind that every owner wishes they could acquire. Really a great job. I had Krysty and Destiny as my servers and I don't know the coffee man's name, but he was by my table many times keeping my coffee full and hot.

Headed back to Chicago and stopped by this Diner and was pleasantly surprised with how quick the…read moreservice was and how great the food was. The ambiance is that of a rural, friendly, bustling diner with regulars at the bar and families at every table. I got a fairly simply veggie skillet and coffee, both were exactly what you expect and want. What surprised me was the quality of the veggies compared to what I've had at other diners. Prices were excellent and fair, staff were friendly and kind, and food was solid. Highly recommend stopping by if your in the area and looking for a solid start to the day!

Never a disappointment . Have tried so many menu items, all great…read more Relaxed atmosphere Will have to go for the new smash burger soon

5 stars for the tastiest burgers EVER. The meat and buns are top notch. A yummy buttery bundle of…read moredelishness! Served hot with a smile. Onion rings and fries were good.

I have been wanting to go to Odd Duck for so long, and I finally got the chance and it did not…read moredisappoint! We had a wonderful experience dining here! Our server, Adam, was quick and attentive. He was funny, suggested items for us to try, and was very tentative of our friend's food allergy. We started the night with a few drinks; #39 non-alcoholic Paloma, #129 non-alcoholic sbagiato, and #33 Sherry Pear-Y. All of which were absolutely amazing! Then we ordered the Chili Crisp Deviled Eggs (comes with two pieces), Crispy Thai-Style Oyster Mushrooms, Cappelletti, Slow-braised Bison Cheek, Cha Ca La Vong (Catfish), and the Wood-fired Bavette Steak. Where do I begin? First off, everything was fantastic! Delicious, creative, and memorable. Some dishes even had us ordering seconds! First the Chili Crisp Deviled Eggs: so creamy! We ended up ordering another plate of them (four orders) because one wasn't enough for the four of us. The Crispy Thai-Style Oyster Mushroom: insanely seasoned! It was crispy and the kick of the Thai chili peppers, made it our tables favorite (we ordered another plate of this)! The bits of crunch rice mixed in was also a pleasant surprise. The bits of green beans and cucumber was a nice way to cool the kick of the spices. The Slow-braised Bison Cheek: It was very interesting. Very soft and when paired with the polenta cake, mozzarella, and carrot, it tasted amazing. Cha Ca La Vong (Catfish): Also very interesting. It tastes very similar to a Vietnamese catfish soup! The pineapple fish sauce paired amazing with the glass noodles. The only complaint I have about this dish, was that the glass noodles weren't fully cooked, so they were a bit hard. The Wood-fired Bavette Steak: My god, this was amazing! It was perfectly cooked, the dark chocolate bordelaise paired with the mushrooms and steak was incredible. Like I said, everything was amazing! Our table was blown away with the creativity and quality of the food. The service was amazing, everyone was very sweet and helpful. The atmosphere was lovely and quirky. It was fun spotting all the duck decorations. Honestly, cannot rave enough about this place, I look forward to the next time I visit!

Odd Duck has been one of the top places I've been wanting to go to for a while…read more The vibes were 10/10. This is such a cool place to take your time eating at. The servers here know the menu very well which was super helpful when deciding what we wanted to order. The food was good but out of the 4 dishes we ordered the Tempura Nori Roll GIMMARI was the only memorable item to me and our server said it would be rotated off of the menu. I can tell that there has been a lot of care and detail put into the experience here and I can really appreciate that.

We were happy to find parking super close to the front door and then dismayed to find out we had a…read more45 minute wait time with nowhere to sit or stand without being in the way of servers. We got lucky and had bar seats open up after about 5 minutes which allowed us to grab cocktails and relax. After a bit we ordered some Brussel sprouts as an appetitizer and before they could show up our table opened up. My wife chose the 2 piece cod fry with chips while I opted for the perch fry with fries. Everything was spectacular. The bartenders were jumping around each other to keep people happy at the bar and the rest of the staff get people's bellies filled with food. If you go keep in mind there are no reservations and will probably be a wait, but they will take great care of you and serve you some awesome fish!

I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

I went here for a Friday fish fry and it was delicious! I got the Canadian bluegill and it was…read moreperfect. The side of brussel sprouts was also delicious. Highly recommend. It gets busy, so either get there early or be prepared to wait 45min-1hr.

Typically MKE bar with upgraded bar food. But…read moreThe food is very good and the Monday $5 burger special is worth a trip from burbs for sure. It's a half pound of perfectly seasoned and prepared ( med rare for me). The service is friendly and appropriately responsive. You will catch me there at least twice a month.