Not worth $200+. I realize that this runs contrary to everything everyone says in this city, but I've eaten at a lot of steakhouses including Mo's, Gibson's, Carson's, Ruth's Chris, Smith & Wollenski's and I just don't think Five O'Clock stands up to those. It's not bad by any stretch, just very disappointing. You do get a complimentary salad and a relish tray. The blue cheese and ranch are made on site. They're good. The salads are large. The steaks are char grilled but they have no flavor on their own and they're served on small plates swimming with au jus. I was missing a bit of salt and garlic. The au jus is where all the flavor is. It's impossible to eat without making a mess. They were cooked to temp and it's a good quality meat, but overall disappointing. Why so much au jus? The button mushrooms that are included with the steaks were really good and a nice addition free of charge. We also had the crab stuffed mushroom caps which were good, but the cheese was an odd addition. The cocktails were amazing and at $12, not too expensive. In terms of service, I get that they need to turn and burn their tables, but in the first 27 minutes of our seating, our server came by 6 times. That's almost every 4 minutes. It's hard to read a menu, discuss drinks, or have a conversation with that level of attention. In our 1 hour 10 minute experience, I think our server visited the table 15 times. Our server was perfectly friendly. Again, I've done the fine dining experience at other places and I've never felt so rushed. On a positive note, we brought home enough leftovers for two more meals. read more

Overpriced. My local supper clubs put this place to shame. House Cabernet tasted like coolaid. Not like it used to be back in the day when it was Koerpers. Don't waste your time or money. read more

What an experience. Five O' Clock Steakhouse is a foray back to the olden days of supper clubs starting with the valet, the drinks at the bar, and preordering at the bar. When you arrive at your table bread and salad await you. The food is amazing, a bit pricey but the portion and quality is great! DO NOT SLEEP ON THE RIBS! I know it's a steakhouse and from what I hear the steak is great, but the ribs were amazing read more

Took my wife for Valentines Day this past year and I gotta say it was a cool experience. I felt I like was stepping back in time to the mid-20th century when I walked in. They seat you at the bar for drinks prior to dinner where they will bring you the menu. They had live music which was a nice touch and the musician was actually very talented. After you've made your selections at the bar, they seat you at the table and bring you an array of bread and salad. Eventually they bring you the meal you've ordered. Our steak was excellent and the portion was huge. My wife gawked at her steak as she did not realize how big it would be. We ordered the lobster mac and cheese and it did not disappoint. Obviously this restaurant comes with steakhouse prices but it is definitely worth it for the experience and food! Definitely a great place to take someone on a special occasion. read more

Sorry in advance for the long review. I have be digesting my experience for a few weeks in order to review our time at Five O'Clock. But let me ask you.... Ever go to one of the arguably best steakhouses in the Milwaukee area and discover you were part of a high school graduation/recognition ceremony with a band mere feet from your table? Listening to a (rather good) rendition of Purple Rain as you dive into a porterhouse steak? Have to leave your seat and stand up repeatedly so the band can access a door where you were seated to locate a variety of instruments? It was like a magic show. They would disappear into a wardrobe (Narnia?) and emerge with a trumpet. At one point, we thought we were part of a "Punk'd" hidden camera episode but nope, just a Friday night at Five O'Clock. Before I go into the gory details, I will say the food, once delivered through the chaos, and specifically my steak was excellent. The amazing char and crust and exactly medium rare on the inside was exactly what I remembered during my last visit many moons ago. Now with the gory details... Our group of seven arrived early in hopes we could grab a drink at the bar but due to the bar being packed, we were parked at a table close to the kitchen door and situated next to the glassware, coffee maker, and the servers prep area. We were surprised when the server went into the dinner spiel as we thought this spot was only temporary until our regular table was ready. I asked to be seated elsewhere and with some back and forth with the hostess, we were led to a table on the second floor. The two tables that were grouped together were uneven but we were, at the time, glad to leave the lonely table tucked away in no mans land. We were caught a little surprise when we saw a small stage with microphones set up next to us. But throwing caution to the wind, we dove into drinks and appetizers to celebrate two birthday's at the table. We brought two $100+ bottles with us to be decanted in celebration. While the waiter properly decanted the bottles, we waited for approx 30 minutes for wine glasses to arrive. Our steaks were delivered to the table and the glasses were still not present. I checked waiter several times and the answer was the glasses were being washed. Never knew there was such a wine glass shortage during COVID. First, toilet paper. Now wine glasses. What's next? Speaking of the waiter, he tried his best but in the end it was a terrible experience. Delivering the crab legs to one of our guests, he tilted the drawn butter and it splattered on my better half. She wore it well but dabbing her face and chest to clear off the butter was not something she was planning for. Several times, the server indicated that he would be sending the "owner?" over but no such appearance materialized. So, about the band and recognition event I mentioned above? I have no idea. I am guessing the restaurant reserved space for the event but then forgot and placed diners in the space as well. The school staff and students that sang and spoke would have been great to listen to if I wasn't having a birthday dinner at the same time. I imagine the parents that came to attend the recognition event were also surprised when they had to weave and stand awkwardly next to tables of people dining. While the server removed two cocktails from the bill, it didn't come close to making up for the surreal experience that we lived through. No doubt it was memorable but management should be ashamed that they passively allowed this to occur for all participants. We were cheated out of a special dining experience and the school principal, staff, and students in attendance were short changed of a very special event. I get it...they are trying to come out of COVID and serve a once again full restaurant but still....Purple Rain while gobbling down a relish tray? read more

Service was great , atmosphere was awesome but my NY strip had zero flavor & was tougher than Mike Tyson . This was my first time going to 5'Oclock & my last . There are better steaks in dinners . People have told me it has changed hands & has been downhill since . read more

Booked a reservation for our wedding anniversary and was disappointed. The steak was raw and sent back twice. Finally the manager came by and said he would cook me a new steak and it was just as raw. I wanted medium. When the new steak came and was about the same I felt bad and did not want to send back again. Also way overpriced too. We will not go back. You have been warned!!! read more

I made reservations based on reviews. We arrived 20 minutes before our reservation to enjoy a cocktail in the bar.,The host came over to let us know " I'll seat you now"...I told him we'll be ready in a couple of minutes....he says again snippy " I'll seat you now". Pretty rude guy to be in the restaurant business. So we order and I ordered a NY Strip. It was not a good quality cut of beef, tough as a boot. Other than that it was ok. read more

Let me start by saying I have been a customer and a huge fan of the Five O'Clock for over 3o years, having celebrated more than half my birthdays at this establishment. Unfortunatley I did not have the same experience as years past. We made a reservation a week prior and showed up to a packed house on a Saturday Night. We were told to sit at the bar and wait for our table (this is customary here and was totally expected). What was not expected was the extremely loud live music being played. The musician was not bad but extremely loud and out of place playing Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bon Jovi covers for a "supper Club or fine dining establishment". It was so loud that the bartender could not hear our drink orders as we yelled them over to him. The waitress also sensed our frustration with the msuic and got us sat prior to ordering. At 9pm the dining area was still moderatley busy and with 4-5 open tables we were seated at a two top in the center of the room approx 2' away from a party of six. It felt as though me and my wife were having dinner with the boisterous group (this seemed silly with mutiple open tables with alot more privacy available). We then ordered drinks an appetizer and entrees. My wife ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Scampi which was 7 small shrimp in creme garlic sauce, far from Jumbo $42 (still tasted good) and I ordered a 8 oz fillet asking for it Med to mid rare $48 came out rare/uncooked in the middle. I told my wife to eat so her food did not get cold. After about 15minutes I was able to get my recooked steak (still tasted good) but by then all of our sides were cold and my wife had finished her meal. In my opinion this place has lost the special something it once had and is now skating by on previous reputation. Add in $12 plate split fees and $4 carbonated water/soda and it feels extremely overpriced and money grabby for what it is. read more

Our first time here tonight. Suzanne was our server. She was awesome! The filet was cooked perfectly. The creamed spinach was very good. Battered onion rings were really good. The salad before hand was very good mainly because of the Parmesan peppercorn dressing. I loved the old school supper club atmosphere. I'd come back for sure. read more

The service the food is amazing 3rd year for our anniversary and my wife and I love this place

Other than or server Ryan and the ambiance this place was by far not worth it. Who can judge this steakhouse and say it's top 10 in the country is beyond me. I have never had a steak cooked perfectly but still taste like dog shit. Infared cooking at 2000° burnt the steak, it was so bitter I could hardly stomach it. No seasoning and the Au jus was bland. I had such high hopes but the way the meat is cooked totally ruined it, oh and that was medium rare. If a steak does not have proper marbling you can't cook it that high and have the meat fibers break down properly plain and simple. read more

Atmosphere is very cool - very retro supper club vibe. Food is definitely not worth the price, prime rib was very undercooked and service was not great (we had to wait a very long time for drinks). Since this place is very restricted on reservations only, you'd think the place would be properly staffed. read more

Great service, great food and a cool ambiance. Plenty of leftovers and our doggies got some great steak bones too!

Had a wonderful experience at the 5:00 steakhouse last night. Valet parking was very helpful. Didn't have to wait long for our table. Had a wonderful server name Eric. You can tell he takes his job serious. He pointed out numerous items on the menu. Was very friendly and funny. They start you out with a salad, sourdough bread, and a relish tray all very good. Then out comes your charred steak that is simply amazing! You cannot get a steak like this anywhere in Wisconsin. This steak is one of a kind!! On our table we had fillet, prime rib, and bone in filet. Everyone was extremely satisfied!! Always a treat to go here! read more

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They are serious about their steaks here. Five O'Clock Steakhouse is one of those examples of how the best places to eat are sometimes the most unassuming on the outside. The atmosphere of this place was a delight. We had a large group so we were seated outside at a long granite table with a gas fire in the center. It was plenty warm enough to keep away the slight chill of the fall evening. I didn't order a steak (I know, the horror!) but my rack of ribs was fantastic - especially the homemade BBQ sauce. My dining companions all ordered filets which they very much enjoyed. The homemade dressings were great, and I enjoyed my French Onion soup. Crab cakes were nicely crunchy on the outside with good flavor and not too dry, although they were a bit heavy on the breading. The only downside to our meal is that when the A/C unit was running outside, it was almost too loud to talk over. Can't be helped (well, unless we make all those guests inside mighty uncomfortable) but it did detract slightly from our experience. Probably would not be an issue if you were sitting at one of the two- or four- top tables instead of the larger one we were at. During our time there we had several management staff come out to check on our dining experience, and I loved that level of customer service. This is definitely a place to check out when you're in town. read more

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Everything was great from our valet to our dinner !!! Please note that this is a reservation only restaurant!! The ambience is great everyone was friendly!! The food was outstanding!! We're definitely visit again next time we travel up I-90/94 from chi-town!! Definitely a must visit when you come to Milwaukee. **side note .....big kudos to the manager!!! He let me and my wife get seated after I explained to him that I tried to make a reservation online and couldn't do it so we decided to come anyway. I explained to him that it was our anniversary (10/5/19)and heard great things about this place. He found us a small table upstairs that was very cozy!!! AWESOME GUY!!! read more

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The best steak in the city. Cooked to perfection. Giant shrimp, which were delicious. Great service. The atmosphere is old school.

Awesome unique experience with great service and even better food! If ever in the Milwaukee area this is a must visit if you want a top end steak. read more

Amazing food, good service. Upstairs is quieter than the downstairs. The decor is retro, but it still is a nice ambiance.

Just left the restaurant. I had dinner with my mom for her birthday as well as my sister and her two daughters. What a great experience. The doorman, hosts, bartenders and especially our amazing server Christopher will definitely bring us back! Thank you 5 O'Clock!!! read more

Amazing amazing amazing!! Great experience and even better food. Highly recommended and will be back! Service was top notch. read more

Hi, This is Dominic the food reviewer. Yesterday I tried Five O'Clock Steakhouse, which was the former Coerper's owned by Bill Coerper. It is located on 2416 W. State St, Milwaukee, WI. 53233. I got to meet with the Manager Patrick and owner Stelio who were both great and very welcoming, and our waitress Stephanie was amazing. Five O' Clock Steakhouse opened in 1946. They are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. The current owner took over the steakhouse in 2004 and kept everything the same including all the recipes and food and decor. The owners family owns steakhouses in Schaumburg, IL called Chicago prime and Chicago prime Italian too. I got to hear about some of the famous people who have eaten in here in the past, like Jason Mamoa, Charles Barkley, and even Don Rickles. I got a tour of the building and even got to see the Alley Cat Lounge upstairs that was a piano bar in the 1940's. The manager Patrick told me that the Coerper's loved Christmas, and that's why you see some Christmas decorations up all year. I thought the decor was like an old supper club with an old time feeling which makes you feel like your stepping back in time. It was very cool to see so many original decorations, pictures and more from the 1940's. You almost felt like Frank Sinatra was going to walk in there. All the sides at Five O Clock Steakhouse are shareable. You get salad, relish tray, and fresh baked bread at your table. This was all great and the salad was the best I've had in a long time. For our appetizer we got the rack of ribs. The ribs were amazing and had a great tasting sauce they make in house. For our regular meal, my dad had the New York Strip, and I tried the ribeye steak. My Grandma had the bone in Filet mignon and my other Grandma got Filet mignon. We got to share some jumbo fried shrimp also. For our sides, we got the mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. The shrimp was absolutely delicious and so were the sides. For our dessert we tried the tiramisu, and cherries jubilee. The cherries jubilee was so cool and had flames on top. You guys have to check out this desert. My dad had an Old Fashioned and my grandma had a grasshopper drink too. We all thought our food was worth the trip and absolutely delectable, incredible and I especially thought the ribeye was very juicy and tender on the inside. They sear the steaks in an 1800 degree oven to sear in the juices. This is a Milwaukee landmark and I'm so glad I got to try it. Everyone should check this steakhouse or supper club out because it is very unique and interesting, and like a trip back in time with some amazing food. My dad told me, he thinks everyone should eat like a King once in awhile and treat themselves to something special, and this was a treat I got from my parents for my birthday. I loved everything about my night here at Five o Clock. read more

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Our server is as very lovely and always attentive. We ended up getting reservations for a birthday, and were seated right away upstairs. They downstairs area was quite busy, but the upstairs was lovely for an intimate dinner. Would go again absolutely! The food was amazing as well. I got the Parmesan and rosemary encrusted sirloin (a special they had) and it was excellent, very tender. My significant other got the porterhouse which also was excellent, but if you like your steaks cooked medium well, I would say you shouldn't. Appetizers were great as well and drinks were perfect too. read more

I absolutely love this place it is hands the down the best steak house in Milwaukee at least in my opinion. I love the food the drinks and just the place overall. The lighting is pretty perfect I like that there's mirrors everywhere on the walls. The food never disappoints. I like my steak cooked medium and that's exactly how they brought it out. By the way the valet is free as long you tip the valet person so can't beat that. read more

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5 O'clock Steakhouse! Okay so you know going in that it's a traditional Wisconsin supper club vibe and you are going to drop some money-money-money. The sequence is that you have a drink at the bar while the table is prepped, we reviewed the menu while waiting and you then give your order to your server before being escorted to your table. The bartender was very friendly and gave meal recommendations since he has been employed for 20 years and tried everything they offer. We both ordered the ribeye steak, one side of onion rings and one baked potato. I enjoyed the crudités, salad and bread with honey which greet you upon seating. **However, huge deduction because they throw out all of the salad that goes uneaten. The salad given is a large amount and I questioned our server about taking it home. She said that's not an option and after asking what is done with it, she said it is all thrown away. I find wasting food to be maddening and I would suggest they serve less salad or allow patron to take it with them! Also, salad bowls and plates are plastic. Not sure if that is a supper club thing but it reduced the value I felt I was getting from spending so much money. Crab cakes are great (huge lumps of crab), and the ribeye is gigantic. We got it cooked medium-rare plus. I am not into steaks, but it was still appealing to eat a quality cut of meat cooked correctly. The baked potato side was preferred over the onion rings and the ribeye came with mushrooms on the plate. We also got Malbec to pair with the steak. I ate about half my steak and luckily I was able to take it home (sarcasm). The bill including tip was just over $200. So yes, go to 5 o'clock if you are looking for a special experience and for specialty steak. And please join me in voicing dismay of wasted food! read more

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Great old time supper club! When you first come in, you are seated at the bar where you will order drinks and your dinner. When it's time to eat, they will come and seat you at the table. Great service, good selection of wine, and the food is great. read more

There's a lot to recommend with the Five O'Clock Steakhouse. If you're in the mood for a casual, old-school dining experience, this might be the place. The bar and restaurant feel untouched by time, but it's maintained very clean. Dining here feels a bit like stepping back into the 40s or 50s (except instead of patrons in dressed and suits, today they are often in shorts, jeans and khakis.) Another positive thing is that the service is great. The bartenders and servers are very attentive and professional. Katherine was excellent on our recent visit. It is quite efficient, so if you want a leisurely meal, you might want to let the staff know. We arrived early, checked in, and grabbed a seat at the bar. Our server delivered menus to us at the bar, returned to answer any questions, and took our order before we were seated. The only thing preventing a five-star review is, disappointingly enough, the steaks. The Five O'Clock has a long and storied reputation as a steakhouse, but while our steaks were well prepared, we didn't think the cuts were great. My wife ordered twin filet medallions--one was great, other piece was a little grisly. I ordered the bone-in filet, and it wasn't as tender as I expected. The steaks were good, but not great. The salads, potato, and asparagus were ordered were all very good. And the tart and tangy key lime pie was a nice way to end the meal. read more

Atmosphere is spot on instantly feel welcomed Everyone is enjoying themselves including the staff Any problems are not obvious to the customer Sat at the table next to the bar after checking in A waitress stop over to grab our order Soon Josh came over to navigate us thru what our night would be like while at Five o'clock We were treated to a wonderful dining room Well poured cocktails lemon drop chocolate martini and try the starburst martini if you prefer sweet / sweet ( like fruity pebbles with milk in a glass kinda person Dinner was steak steak steak With a few sides Wonderful and done perfectly Followed by grasshopper drinks and to go carrot cake Josh was a well versed and friendly engaging person We also met John the manager who is well dressed and had a lot of proud in his restaurant Thank you Five O'clock for making our trip to Milwaukee very special and we will be back!! Also live music was super cool as we were heading out !! read more

Best service and steaks in Milwaukee. Been going for 30 years. Non drinkers should stay away as their bartenders make the best alcohol laden drinks around. read more

Neighborhood: 1.5 star. You don't want to walk here from the Ambassador Hotel if you are a tourist!! Ambiance in the restaurant: 2.5 stars. Something outta the '50's or '60's; a la supper club with Christmas lights year round. Steaks: 3.0 - 3.5 stars. NOT Prime grade, but priced like Prime grade, for sure! Service: 4 to 5 stars Sorry, but I'm still ruing of memories from times past.... late eighties and early nineties, Coerpers had really fantastic quality steaks, no doubt Prime beef. Now, I'm sure it is just Choice/Select. As I said, used to go here all the time. Since the regime/ownership change a few years ago, we only go here on occasion. This is, though, a fun place to go for me, personally, and it is only one of two or three places anywhere close by that I know I can get a real CHARRED steak. Down to earth space and vibe with a down to earth attitude by everyone who works here. Actually, my kinda place.... but not for the faint of heart or those that want a Beverly Hills or Bel Air, California experience. read more

Five O'Clock Steakhouse - About 1/5 of the way through. Very good NY! - Steakhouses Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Once you get past the strange way that you get to your table (you check in with the bartender and then the waitress prepares your table so that it's ready when you get there and also you order your dinner at the bar too), this is a super classy joint. This place is all about the old school steakhouse feel. If you're looking to impress, or if you just want to experience a top notch Milwaukee slab of beef, this is the spot. I'll warn you that there is a lot of food. Starting with the relish tray. As a single guest, I hope they don't expect me to eat all of this. Oh wait, now I have a loaf of bread. And a salad. Okay, I'm stuffed. And then the steak arrived. I specifically chose a smaller cut, the Steak Oscar is about 8 ounces of tenderloin medallions topped with crabmeat and bearnaise sauce and a couple of sauteed button mushrooms. OMG, it was heavenly. Cooked -PERFECT- to my medium rare order, I polished off the plate. Yes, I'm sure you have desserts and I have no doubt that they are just as good as that steak was. But I am over the top, loosen my belt, not even a wafer thin mint, full. Oh, and for the pharmaceutical sales manager talking to his colleague at the next table over, dropping an F bomb in every sentence while you slosh back you Old Fashioned is totally overdone. Tip: Don't walk here. When they opened, this was probably a great neighborhood. Lately, not so much. read more

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3.5 stars here from me.. Last time we went with a group of 8 or so, most people agreed that the steaks they ordered were not worth what we paid. I had been to Mr. B's (who had service issues), and their steaks are better. Dream Dance also has a better steak, in my opinion. The two I mentioned aren't even considered as good as some of the other steakhouses in Milwaukee I've never been to. Something changed when ownership changed about ten years ago. It's still a good steakhouse, but not amazing like it once was. If I'm going to pay $70 for a steak, it better be at least 3x better than a (dar e I say it) $20 Texas Roadhouse steak. read more

Wonderful food and service. We will be going back very soon drinks are delicious the lighting is perfect for date nights

If the parents from that '70s show had a night out, this would definitely be the sort of place they'd go. Think dim lights, Xmas lights, red lights, dark wood mirrors, chandelier-ish lights and a carpet covered pole a la a basement den. It took a while for me to appreciate the supper club atmosphere (when I was younger I'd have scoffed at the idea) but now I really kind of like it. So this was a yelp supper club outing and I'm very grateful for the opportunity to visit this iconic Milwaukee landmark. Our night started a little different as we were seated before we ordered instead of ordering at the bar (I'm guessing due to the size of our group.) Our service was excellent. All night several lady servers bustled around our table with a certain sort of old-school efficiency. (I even got "miss"ed instead of "ma'am"ed here -- that's worth at least one star in my book already.) I ordered the queen cut filet medium rare -- seriously the charred outside was sooo good. I also tried a piece of the "bacon sticks" side which were more like a "ham steak stick" or even pork belly. So salty and fatty and just about everything that is bad for you (and therefore of course, delicious.) My only sticky points? No mashed potatoes or even twice baked potatoes. Sure, you could get a baked one but I like my starch in a form whereby the carbs, butter, & dairy can no longer be molecularily separated from one another. (That may be scientifically impossible, but just humor me.) The Italian in me also always kind of longs for a side of pasta with red sauce next to a steak, but that's another story for another restaurant probably. Also, sazeracs, sidecar, and old fashioneds but no negronis. (They might have been able to make one but I didn't see it listed.) We were too stuffed for dessert but I spied an ice cream drink being delivered to a table across the room and was just a tad envious. Also, free valet parking is available in the lot next to the restaurant. This is probably the way to go instead of parking on the street and asking every five minutes if your car will be ok. (It was fine, by the way.) Trust me, I think your fellow diners will thank you. read more

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This place was the most amazing steakhouse I have ever been to. Amazing staff and a true supper club feel. Will continue to come back. read more

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Solid across the board, and enjoyable....I really liked it. But will get to why it's three stars in a moment... Good drinks, good steaks, good sides, good service. Delivered on the old fashioned restaurant / supper club atmosphere. Old person food done right. Tacky surroundings, which is of course one of the reasons you come - Cheap chairs, etc. The bar is particularly nice in this respect. So-so neighborhood. The atmosphere really does cast a campy, happy spell on you. The server was great. BUT - this place is WAY too expensive for what it is. I would happily give it four stars for the food and the ambiance, but I just (sadly) had to knock off a star for value. E.g., my steak had a good char, so the preparation was very good (which is key!), and I enjoyed it, but I don't think it was prime; the texture seemed very much like choice to me. But, it cost close to $60. I could get a world class, prime wet aged steak for that price in Chicago...or even the burbs. Heck, I might even be able to get dry aged. In short: I would love this place if it didn't charge so much. Just doesn't make sense - nothing about this place is in the $60 steak league. My advice: if you can, go to a rural supper club away from the city and get the same authentic experience (and not just for Milwaukee tourist kitsch) and spend a lot less. read more

We visited for the second time last night. All I can say is that this place is MAGICAL. Hostess check in was organized and fantastic. Our drinks were cold delicious and prompt. The waitstaff here has been EXCEPTIONAL on both visits. I had the 8 oz filet as my entree and I'm embarrassed to report that I ate every single bite of it. The creamed spinach should not me missed, either. I have fo add that the relish tray is probably my favorite part of the meal - for nostalgic reasons. I cannot wait to come back. This steakhouse is a real GEM. read more

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Dined here with my wife on Friday 5-24-24. Though it was a Friday 6:00 rez, the dining room was empty, probably due to the holiday weekend. Filled to about half by the time we left at 7:15pm. I've been coming to 5 O'clock for 25 years, and have hosted many, many business dinners here, groups ranging from 4 to 12. Sadly, this is the first time I was disappointed. Not bad for all the meals I've had here without a hitch, but it was SO out of the ordinary for this place that I was compelled to review. We both ordered just 8oz filets, hers medium, mine medium rare. Only side was an order of mashed potatoes. As usual the salad was good, as was the relish tray. Food arrived, and the first thing we noticed was that the potatoes were cold. We cut into our steaks and found them to be tough and gristly. My medium rare was actually the worse of the two. Didn't even eat half. We declined desert, I asked for the check, and explained to the waitress that we were not happy with the filets. I emphasized that I was NOT looking for a freebie, just wanted them to know. I showed her the remaining portion of my steak, sliced into it so she could see the gristle, and she even took out her little flashlight to see it better. She acknowledged that it looked pretty bad, said she wanted to show the manager, and took it back to the kitchen. Well, lol, I got my wish. She brought my bill, and it was the full amount. She said the general manager said it "must have just been a bad cut of meat". Wow. I paid my bill, tipped 25%. It was a pouring rain night and we had valet parked of course. No street spots available. 2 valet guys working and one guy (short, stocky, shaved head) who appeared to be supervising. We were talking under the outside canopy with him. The canopy is short of the curb by a few feet. Since my wife has two hearing aids, she asked if they had an umbrella for the final 2 or 3 steps to the car door so she could protect the hearing aids. Shaved head said, "You can just pull the bottom of your jacket up over your head." Gee, thanks!!! They brought my car up, but there was a Range Rover parked directly in front. Valet guy #1 was struggling to move it and didn't seem to understand the switches. My valet guy#2 left my car about 10 feet back of that so he could help #1 figure it out. He handed me my key fob and pointed back to where my car was, saying "It's right over there sir." So, I pulled my own car up, helped my wife in, and tipped MYSELF the $10 I had in my hand. As we pulled away, the shaved head supervisor was stepping out from under the canopy, maybe to grab another vehicle, and we noticed he was holding an umbrella over his own head to keep himself dry!!! Appalling. The whole evening just kind of had a "we don't care" vibe to it. Very unusual for 5 O'clock. Some employees seemed kind of new, tho I could be wrong. I understand that no restaurant can bat 1000 every time. Only my long history here prevented me from giving one or no stars to this rating. With places like this that I have good experience with, I operate with that "three strikes you're out" philosophy. I'll give them a couple more chances. Memo to 5 O'clock Steakhouse, tho. This at bat, the count is 0-1 right now. read more

Excellent service from Dona (dough nah). Best filet mignon I've had in my entire life. My partner loved his rib eye. Great creamed spinach and homemade desserts. (next time we'll order the green beans and mashed potatoes which looked wonderful at the table next to us). Salad was the only disappointment - one cherry tomato, 2 thin slices of cucumber, and few red onion shavings in a bowl of lettuce for 2 people to share. (salads could have been much more creative than that!) Homemade dressings were really good, however, and I wish I had ordered a big bowl of their mushrooms (which accompany all steaks - 5-7 tiny mushrooms on each plate) to take home. Unbelievably yummy. We spent $200 (2 steaks, 2 sides, 2 desserts, 3 drinks) before tip for our dinner. And we didn't order any appetizers, of which there were many tempting choices. Highly recommend. Warning: takes a while for your eyes to adjust to the darkness inside the restaurant! read more