Fucking love this place…read more If there is a highly rated small plates place in a location we are visiting, you can count on us to find it. We walked literally thirty minutes to this place from our hotel. It was a lovely walk in early August. We had a 5:45pm reservation on a Thursday (we are old now) and we were seated immediately. Service was excellent. Ok so they have a fantastic cocktail menu. I appreciate any cocktail menu that is more complex than vodka and cranberry juice but this takes it to another level of creativity. I also like how they name them with numbers. It's so much easier to say "I'll have a 42" rather than "I will have a duperbeamerscicle". I started with an "88" with pisco, rose-poached strawberry, amontillado sherry, verjus, rose port, and pink peppercorn. Served in a highball glass and garnished with berries. Very refreshing. GF started with the "91" mezcal, passion fruit, poblano, pineapple, amaro, lime. Gorgeous and chic. Very strong, smoky flavor. When in Rome, so the cheese plate did not feel like an option. Four fantastic cheeses were served with very tasty candied nuts, some jam business, grapes, and some of the best bread I have had on a cheese plate. Thick, soft, and fluffy. Paired absolutely perfectly with cheese. Only complaint is that I wish there was more of it. I haven't had deviled eggs in a minute so I went wild and also had the chili crisp deviled eggs which were SPECTACULAR. I also got the Egyptian fried cauliflower which is served on a smear of harissa and lemon tahini. Very flavorful. Star of the show tbh was the tagliatelle with squash, tomato, these fried cheese crisps. The noodles were al dente and SO GOOD in such a wonderful sauce. GF also got the steak, she says "very good seasoning". I helped her out with the kimchi pancake. Wonderful. Such a great sauce. For our second round of dranks we both went with the "77" makrut lime vodka, tamarind, bird's eye chili, cilantro, lime, lemongrass. Very tamarind forward. Very unique. I can see why it's our server's favorite drink on the menu. The desserts looked really good (something with sticky rice I think it was a cocktail and a bread budding that looked fantastic) but we just weren't feeling it.

We had such a fantastic dinner at Odd Duck-Thank you Yelp for being our guide and never letting us…read moredown. We grabbed seats at the bar, and the service was spectacular. Our bartender was incredibly friendly, charismatic, and genuinely passionate about the menu. He took the time to explain dishes, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Every dish we ordered was outstanding. The deviled eggs were easily our favorite and are an absolute must-order. We also loved the flatbread with fiddleheads, which featured a delicious curry-inspired flavor that reminded us of an Indian dish. My husband couldn't stop talking about the bread pudding and said it was one of the best desserts he's had. Everything we tried was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. If we lived in Milwaukee, Odd Duck would absolutely become one of our regular spots. We can't wait to come back the next time we're in town.

I recommend this restaurant to everyone! Every time I go I have an exceptional experience. This is…read moretruly one of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee. The menu features small plates meant for sharing among your table. I recommend asking your server for their favorites and going from there. Try a variety of dishes! You can't go wrong. The drink menu is on point. I personally love a bottle of wine for the table. Do not skip on their desserts! Delicious. The ambiance is classy but casual. Parking can be a little bit tricky in the area but never a big hassle.

La Merenda was on my list of places to check out and I finally had the chance! I made reservations…read moreat 7pm and was quickly seated, or server Inga was very patient and made a few suggestions for us as well. We started with the pink Guava Paloma and the Schilling Local Legends for our drinks. The Pink Guava Paloma tasting amazing and was strong. You were really able to taste the tequila but it wasn't un-drinkable. The Guava was a great blend with the drink and my friend wished he had gotten the same drink because of how good it tasted. The menu was divided up into three different sections; Field, Sea, and Pasture. They also had specials, as well. We tried to get a few items from each section to try different dishes. In the Field section, we tried the Truffle Potato Skins (WI). The potatoes skins were PILED onto the plate. They were more soft than crunchy but tasted amazing. I wasn't really able to taste the truffle but it was still good. In the Sea section, we tried the Sambal Goreng Udang (Indonesia). An Indonesian dish with white shrimp, sambal chili paste, mash potatoes, and coconut milk. Honestly, this was my favorite dish. It was creamy and the mashed potatoes paired so well with the sauce and the shrimp. It had a hint of spice, which elevated the experience for me personally, as I love spicy food. In the Pasture section, we tried the Beef Empanadas (Columbia) and Vietnamese Pork Belly Crepes (Vietnam). The Beef Empanadas came with four pieces and some green sauce. The outside was crunchy and not over fried, the inside was perfectly filled and moist. Would highly recommend it as it was amazing. The Vietnamese Pork Belly Crepes were a little disappointing. I was expecting them to come out like the traditional Vietnamese crepes, crispy outside with the pork belly and other fillings on the inside. Instead it was like an actual crepe mix. It was soft and honestly okay. It wasn't our favorite. As for the specials they were offering, we tried the Pork Tenderloin. The Pork Tenderloin was pretty good, not super dry. It was served on top of potatoes and tasted amazing. La Merenda has a very cozy atmosphere. Low lights and overall just a chill and quaint spot. I will definitely come back for more of the Sambal Goreng Udang and to try out some of their other plates!

Definitely one of the coolest dining experiences I've had in MKE! It provided a unique and…read moredelicious tasting menu that was a truly a one of a kind experience. It was so awesome watching the chefs skillfully make each course right in front of us. There were only 12 or so people for the dinner service, which made the experience feel intimate and gave us a chance to interact with the chefs throughout the night. Everyone was so nice and excited to share the experience with us! Here is everything we had: - Chawanmushi, Japanese egg custard - Shiromi, mixed white fish - Hirame, 7-day dry aged Japanese flounder - Madai, 7-day dry aged red soa bream - Hamachi, yellowtail - Botton ebi, spotted prawn - Zuke sake, king salmon marinade - Akami, lean bluefin tuna - Toro, 10-day aged fatty tuna with truffle - Hotate, hokkaido scallop - Misoyaki, black cod - Wagyu Japanese beef - Bafun uni, Japanese sea urchin - Yuzu ice cream We also had some delicious drinks including espresso martinis and other assorted cocktails. Such a fun experience from start to finish!

This was my second time getting to experience 1033 Omakase and let me tell ya, it DELIVERED what…read morean awesome spot for a special occasion. I love the exclusive feel, the unassuming location and not being able to see in from the outside adds to the allure. We arrived 10 minutes ahead of our reservation and they promptly sat us at a small bar and offered us a drink while we waited. I am not a sake drinker, but it feels like a crime to not have one here! The waitress was very informative and let me sample a few - you have to try the unfiltered ones! They are a lot fruitier and smoother than you'd think. Our reservation was for 6:45, but we were sat to begin just after 7 (I think that's intentional to ensure everyone is present when they are actually ready to flip and begin service again). It's a well-oiled machine with how smoothly they flip each 10-person group through the evening. Once the chefs get started (there's two, one per 5 guests), it's so neat to watch them work and create each piece or dish for you. I honestly can't even go into detail about each course of the 14-course experience, it's so intricate and an explosion of flavors and textures, you simply have to experience it for yourself :). What I will say is it's well worth the cost and top-notch food. We will look forward to going back again some day!

Went for brunch on a Sunday, waiter was kind and let us move outside. Loved the all pink! Drink…read moreorder was wrong but quickly fixed, but our main meals came out about 15-20 minutes apart and was under seasoned and lukewarm. Check was handed to us before dessert were served and we had to ask for and wait and additional 15-20 minutes after paying the check for our dessert that was already paid for. Had multiple staff around chatting with one another and attending to the restaurant- seemed like other tables were having similar wait times. Ended up being an irritating outing.

I always love going to Movida because of the ambiance and how unique some of the items are. Their…read morepaella is delicious and true to how much it feeds as well. I would definitely recommend trying some of the apps as the cheeses they have are good. Service is fast and drinks are good as well. They have this cool drink that you get to drink from this unique container (forgot the name). One sad thing is that they don't have Jamon Croquettes anymore which was one of my favorite. Please bring them back! Definitely recommend this place. Outdoor decor is really pretty as well.

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.

As always, late to the party. Diplomat had been on the "try" list forever and we finally made it…read morein. Interior - gorgeous. Very Deco/MCM warm woods, vintage cool. Whoever did the design work - respect. Food - our impetus for going was seeing oeufs murette offered which I never see and love with all my heart. Sadly, it wasn't available but there were so many other delicious things. Deviled eggs and pretzel bites (with cheese spread) to start - channeling Wisco classics. I had a delightful pasta and mister had barramundi. I DO NOT LIKE FISH. This barramundi broke me - it was so delicious and not fishy. If you can make me like fish you deserve all the stars! Drinks - we had a gorgeous prosecco that was surprisingly complex. Thumbs up. Service - super knowledgeable and friendly. We later realized it was the chefs wife - hats off to this dynamic duo for a delicious evening!!

The food is quite good. But they advertised Mushroom Tartine on their socials and by the time we…read moregot there, around 5:30 on a Saturday they were already out. So on a busy weekend night, they ran out of their featured dish in less than an hour after opening. It's a small, cute space and it's clear that they need a lot of table turnover, but we felt super rushed which is not idea.

This place is sooo cute. Also so busy on a Wednesday night. We got warm bread and butter. I almost…read moreforgot the butter was dairy free. How amazing is that! The nachos were so delicious and filling. We absolutely destroyed them. Anyways let's talk about something mind blowing.... the chocolate cake. So sweet and decadent. The texture is like perfectly moist and fluffy. I can't believe it has mushrooms in it. Will definitely be back and hopefully get drinks next time!

We went to Char'd for a birthday dinner with a group of 8. We had a reservation however, I think…read morethey do accept walk-ins as the restaurant was quite spacious and not too busy on a Saturday night. We had to wait for more than an hour for our orders to arrive but understood that due to the huge group, service may have been slow. I ordered their vegetarian bibimbap and the taste profile was decent but nothing too special, especially for the price. This is a decent Korean restaurant to visit if you're in the area.

We stopped by Char'd for dinner before heading to a concert. Though it wasn't busy, we did make…read morereservations ahead of time, which is a super easy and smooth process. There was also lots of street parking nearby as well which was convenient! The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance with dim lighting. Our server was super friendly which we appreciated! As for the food, it was good, but not quite what I expected. We ordered the rajogi and the hand-cut grilled pork ssam. The menu is more modern and not as authentic. I was hoping for more traditional flavors. The kimchi wasn't as tangy or spicy as well. Overall, it's fine for a night out if you're looking for a modern twist on Korean cuisine, but it's not the best or most authentic Korean food I've had.

Always 5 stars! Service, food, atmosphere - 5 stars through and through. Kayla is an amazing…read moreserver! Always love the ever changing menu with local sourced food. If you can always name every ingredient in the menu, then I love the food!

Exceptional food and great service made our dinner for 5 last night memorable. We ordered 4 small…read moreplates and three entrees which completely satisfied our appetites. The shrimp risotto and pulled pork were fan favorites.

Alright let me set the scene: you walk in to Snifters. It's super modern, dark, reclaimed wood on…read morethe wall, mirrors abound. It certainly looks new. You head out to the patio (it's cute). There's couches and you lounge for a bit. Then you get the menu and have to reread it. It's...unusual. Latin meets soul food. Latin. Meets. Soul food. Oh and also, all the drinks come in snifter glasses. ???? Okay, so I'm not usually a fan of super specific, hipstery themes like this. But I decided to give Snifters a chance. And I'll admit, I liked what they had to offer. The signature dish seems to be the empanadas. These empanadas, however, are filled with unusual ingredients. We ended up getting The Manchester (basically mac and cheese stuffed in an empanada. Decent, but confusing to the senses), The Appalachia (pulled pork sandwich empanada. Solidly good), and The Cream City Standard (beans and potatoes. Easily my favorite, most similar to a traditional empanada). Overall, the empanadas were tasty, despite their oddness! We then moved on to an entree option. I went with Los Camarones, which were giant breaded shrimp served on top of cornbread. The shrimp was excellent. Very flavorful and delicious. The dish as a whole, I thought, lacked a sauce on top. It was a bit dry overall. My friend got the chicken and waffles, which was delightfully served with the maple syrup in a snifter glass. She was a big fan, so it must have been delicious. Overall, I'm surprised how much I enjoyed Snifters. I had hesitations, but the food was unique and flavorful. My big issue: the service was painfully slow. As in, I had to get up and find our server myself, which automatically knocks one star off in my books. There was only one other couple in the whole restaurant.

Loved their brunch menu! We had the old style French Toast infused with jack Daniels whiskey & May…read moremolasses topped with a Dulce de leche crema The carnitas Benedict was super tasty. The salsa is on point with a savory kick that doesn't overpower.

I accompanied my finance to a yelp event at Solomon's. It was a surprisingly great find. This space…read moreis more of a bar/lounge atmosphere. It has lots of seating at the bar, on couches, and even an outdoor terrace overlooking the deer district. Great space to bring a big group. The best part was their happy hour which is from Tuesday to Friday from four to 5:30 PM with tapir, wine, and two handcrafted cocktails. Our bartender was helpful and shared insight about the creation of Solomon's. Definitely a fun place to check out with gorgeous views, new design interior, and will crafted drinks.

Good food and great atmosphere to have a good time with friends and family also if you just want to…read moreenjoy others