This was my second visit to Outlaw Oyster and it definitely won't be my last! This time I tried a…read moretiny martini for the first time and it was adorable and surprisingly delicious. We also ordered the Outlaw special, which included six oysters selected by the manager. It came with three complimentary toppings to pair with the oysters: a classic shrimp cocktail, a bright green sauce, and a vinegar-onion mignonette. Each one complemented the oysters in a different way, and they were all incredibly fresh and flavorful. We also enjoyed a few appetizers, and everything was prepared perfectly. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. If you're in the Bay View neighborhood and enjoy fresh seafood, Outlaw Oyster Law is absolutely worth a visit. Great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere.

First time at the local gem! Truly a pearl among the rest!…read more Oysters are great (just a personal fav but stick with East Coast). If you love hot sauce try the barnacle foods hot sauce, it's a nice creamy tomatoey hot sauce. Lobster roll is more of a slider size so if you're going for that you're probably going to want an app also. Bar staff is friendly and very accommodating. They have great suggestions! Music and decor is amazing!

Three friends and I booked a reservation two months in advance for Barnacle Bud's Pop-Up Supper…read moreClub. The only reservation we could get was 4:30PM but we were excited we were able to get in at any time. Because of the timing, the sun was setting over the water, which was really pretty to see. I got a little confused with where to enter the building and I guess I went in the wrong way because I walked down the dock and entered the back of the restaurant by the restrooms, lol. Barnacle Bud's had a cool decor vibe and moody lighting. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and you could tell she was very excited about the menu and the pop-up experience. She provided exceptional customer service- she went over the menu thoroughly, came back to check on us multiple times, and always refilled our water, which I always appreciate! To start, we ordered wine and the relish tray. Everything on the relish tray was a little too vinegary for me but most of the table enjoyed it. However, the four of us didn't finish it. It was pretty powerful with vinegar flavor. For an entree, I had the salmon with veggies and my friends ordered the lamb chops, carbonara, and a vegetarian friend ordered a plate of Bud's potatoes and veggies. The food was good but I thought mine was very salty. And I'm glad I ordered my sauce on the side. For dessert, the four of us shared the mousse, which had good flavor and texture. Also to note, there were up-charges for veggies, sauce was $3 extra, etc., so just pay attention to pricing if that's a concern for you. Overall, it was a unique experience and worth checking out.

Barnacle buds was the best tonight! We went because I haven't been in a while and I was craving…read morethat outside vacation feel. Great weather, delicious drinks, and even better service. Brad was the best!

Fantastic quaint, little Spanish restaurant in the Third Ward. It's only open a few days a week,…read moreand with only 5/6 tables, reservations are required. It was one of the most special dining experiences we've ever had in Milwaukee. From the moment we walked in, we felt like we entered the home of an Argentinian chef. In fact, you pretty much having Chef Ana as your own personal chef, with her husband Peter also providing some exceptional hospitality. She came up to our table multiple times during the evening to chat with us and ask us how our meal was. It's pretty amazing that she is the sole chef in the restaurant and is able to prepare all the meals while also checking in with patrons regularly. The food was really good. They have two prefix options, and we went with the paella, with an appetizer, dessert and bottle of rosé. Each course felt thoughtfully curated, beautifully presented, and bursting with authentic flavor. The warm staff and intimacy is something unique and different than anything else we've experienced. It's rare to find a place where you can experience both world-class cuisine and the personal touch of the people behind it. FYI, there is a price to be paid for such wonderful food and service. But for a special occasion, it's well worth the money spent and would be right up near the top of my list. Cavas is truly a hidden gem -- If you're looking for a unique dining experience, I recommend you check it out!

First visit to Cavas. Tremendous experience. Fantastic food in every course. Wine pairings were…read moreexcellent. Attentive service, Chef Ana and Peter were the perfect hosts. We will definitely be back!

Absolutely fabulous! The decor (inside and out) is gorgeous, the staff are awesome, and the…read morefood...worth a weekly visit if I lived on Milwaukee! I had the Catrina Morning. The pastor meat was just as good as I get on street corners in Vegas (which are really, really good from authentic chefs). Spectacular! My cousin loved her Mediterranean omelet as well. The ladies across from us got the drink tower and said it was great! Run, don't walk here!

My friend and I came here for lunch on a Saturday. The place was steady but not packed. We were…read morepromptly seated and ordered drinks. I ordered the Azteca soup which was really good and one of the pork paninis. Both had a lot of flavor. The only complaint I have is that the food took forever to come out. To the point where we were both questioning if our order was in. The place itself is cute and parking was available on the street and in a lot across the street.

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.

This place was probably built in the 50's and never changed since. The problem is, while it's fully…read moreretro by default, it doesn't have the appeal of a place like At Random or Bryants at all. The creepy factor is high here: No windows, TVs with dials to change the channel, a parking lot full of RV's. Came here with some friends on a Friday night just to satisfy our curiosity of what is inside this windowless bar/restaurant. Had a drink each at the large bar, then they kicked us out because they were closing... At 9 pm... On a Friday!

This place is in need of some curb appeal, the interior is dated and the atmosphere is lonely but I…read morecan tell you that this establishment is one of the best kept secrets of Bay View. The owners run the whole operation, from the hosting, serving, cooking, and cleaning. You don't see that anymore. The waitress (owner) was incredibly friendly and talked to us during our stay about the history of the restaurant and the ingredients of the menu items. She attended us like a mother would, tenderly and with genuine care. All items we ordered were outstanding. The scallops were like butter, the homemade paste melted in your mouth. Even the homemade French salad dressing was so spectacular that I jokingly asked for a bottle to take home and the waitress brought me a container full of it at no charge. There was no room for dessert but overall what started as an odd experience turned into an excellent adventure through time with amazing food. Don't judge a book by its cover. Do yourself a favor and check out this place.

Momo mee is a great place with wonderful and kind staff. I know for many people they have their…read morefavorite food and delicious dumplings! If you are celiac or gluten-free, I don't recommend ever eating here. While they have a dedicated gluten-free menu with options for changing things out, on two separate occasions (of the 4 times I've been there) they've made a mistake. It puts you in a challenging and uncomfortable situation when you are curious about something actually being gluten-free. I know for myself, you don't want to insinuate that you don't trust your server! My most recent visit there I had the shittake/vegetable Ramen with rice noodles. I explained that I can't have soy sauce because it contains wheat. I explained that if they have tamari that they could check if it is wheat free because I often can have tamari instead of soy sauce. I explained that I can't have anything that contains wheat. My server informed me that she would make sure that this was gluten-free, that the rice noodles would be replacing the Ramen noodles. While eating I was curious if the noodles were not gluten-free, and I was informed that they do seem to be rice noodles. We were also sure to order the tofu as steamed rather than fried so that it would not have cross-contamination. (Due to first glutened experience) Later that night and the following day I can report that what I ate was not in fact, rice noodles or gluten free, and I have been glutened. On a previous occasion, I ordered the fresh spring rolls with a sauce that I was informed was gluten-free with tofu. While already eating this, the server came over and informed me that the tofu was not gluten-free, and had been fried. I think that there may be some lack of understanding what gluten-free means and how it impacts people generally in most of the food service industry. I believe they did their best to try to accommodate. That being said if you are celiac or gluten intolerant, please steer clear! Very unfortunate because it was tasty. I understand that as someone who needs to eat gluten-free that I am taking a risk by eating at a restaurant that is not gluten-free forward. Although they have a dedicated allergy menu, two out of the four times I've eaten there it hasn't made a difference. Great restaurant, not great for celiac.

Friendly atmosphere, fast service and short wait times. All food is fresh to order so full of…read moreflavors the hit just right. I love getting a few different items as if it were an appetizer platter it all tastes that good. Frequently visited

This restaurant is AMAZING! Amazing staff the food was great. Lilly, Nate, and Brendon are such a…read morevibe. Highly highly recommend this restaurant. This place is right on the river and has great panoramic views!!

Went for lunch during downtown dining week, a special menu…read more I started with the Dockside Caesar which is not a tradition Caesar at all but the dressing was good. Next I got the crabby dip, it was okay. There were big chunks of crab, For the main I got the pulled chicken tacos also just okay. There were no black beans or roasted corn on them and had an interesting flavor. I didn't like. I also got a drink the Jeff Daily which I really don't think has any alcohol in it. Overall food not good and service sub par. Outside seating area is great on the river.