This place deserves so much more recognition and business! I'm absolutely impressed with the…read moreaffordability of the food items and experience, especially considering this is in the Third Ward. I tried the chicken tenders and the cheese curds. You can customize your tenders with different sauces and rubs, which is great! They were the juiciest tenders I've ever had. The cheese curds had an amazing cheese pull too. There's plenty of TVs for you to watch your favorite teams play. I would love to come back here and try out one of the golf simulators or the dart board rows.

My family and I stopped by District Fore Social for drinks and apps, but we ended up staying to…read morecheck out the activities and play darts! I loved the concept of District Fore, it was like Topgolf meets arcade meets backyard cookout. They offered many different games, such as a golf simulator, darts, and more. They usually only allow customers to rent out a game room in hour-long increments, but we were able to pay for a half hour of darts because we only had that much time before we had to leave for our event. I really appreciated the hospitality from all the staff during my visit to District Fore! We didn't eat dinner at District Fore, so I only got to try the cheese curds. They were so buttery and crispy, and the cheese pulls rivaled those of the Chili's mozzarella sticks! They were also much bigger in size than other cheese curds I have had during my time in Milwaukee. One order of the cheese curds appetizer was the perfect size to share between the four of us. I would love to see a District Fore Social open in my hometown, because I would definitely love to go back!

Cool little sports bar downtown. Great place to grab a beer and a bite before a baseball or…read morebasketball game. Reasonable prices. Be warned, I assume this place can get rowdy at prime times.

Par for the course!…read more Stopped into grab one of their shuttles to a brewers game and met up with a group of friends before. We enjoyed a few drinks and some food. Overall everything was pretty standard bar food. The wrap with wing sauce took the prize. We enjoyed the shuttle drivers as they took great care of us on our way over to the game and shared a few laughs as well. I think this is a solid option for shuttle to and from events.

Cassie and Zack were so attentive and kind all evening long! We had an appetizer, dinner and drinks…read morewhile watching the OSU game. We had a hot pretzel as an appetizer and it was both soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside -- absolutely perfect! I Had a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich for dinner and it was great - spicy but not too hot, and very tender. The evening was so much fun, even though our team lost. Thank you Zack and Cassie, we had a great time!!

I ordered from here to go and was really impressed with how good it was! There was an abundance of…read moremushrooms in the soup with other veggies and wild rice, sooo tasty and the perfect creaminess. The broccoli was my favorite too, especially the parm on top!! I am definitely looking forward to visiting in person!

Great happy hour deals on drinks! Western Son flavored…read morevodka mules for $5 and a few other options. The whipped feta dip and hot honey is delicious! It's a large portion but does not come with enough cauliflower toasts. Of course you can pay for more but the proportion is off. The wings were also very good, a wide variety of sauce options and dry rubs. Also a large portion that could be shared. The smashed burger was good, the grilled onions on it were tasty. The fries with the burger and even the side of fries my friend got were small (not portion but size/cut). They were very small bites.

We made a reservation for 10 before the Eric Church concert. It's a good thing we had a…read morereservation, because it was packed. Our waitress was really good. Their happy hour is pretty good. $5 mules, old fashioned, and some cheaper beers. Bottles of wine were half off. They were out of many of them because of that. I ordered the cubano and it was huge. I definitely only needed half of the sandwich and chips. We all agreed had we known the size we could have shared. The ranch chips were fantastic. I'd like to come back when they have a full menu.

Always a fun time at broken bat! They have rotating beers on tap as well as basic cocktails and…read morewine. The bartenders are always sparking up conversation and so fun to chat with. Broken Bat features dart and wiffleball leagues - which I would highly recommend!! You can also rent the wiffleball field for a fun time with friends and they have an event space upstairs as well.

Great bloody Mary, even better dog friendly brewery. They host great events and there's also a…read moresuper fun wiffle ball court in the back that's available to rent.

Brat House is a MKE staple in my opinion. Creative menu with tons of different sausage options, fun…read moredrinks, and quick service. The lunchbox shot is must when visiting. One fun thing this place offers is coach busses (buy a ticket) to the Packer games up in GB, which comes with all you can drink on the bus and access to a pregame party. The staff is always kind and the bus drivers are too. Classic Milwaukee "dive" bar!

If someone asked me to give them one place to go that sums up Milwaukee, this is it…read more Cheap craft beer on draft, an abundance of brats, friendly service, and an atmosphere that will show you how much Milwaukee is a large city with a small-town feel. They carry Usinger's sausages from Milwaukee, and they'll have a beer for every palate. They also close late, which is perfect for those of you who do not find out that you cannot purchase alcohol after 9 pm from liquors or grocery stores.

Went in late after a ballgame close to the kitchen closing. Nice full place with a locals feel…read morethat was very hospitable to travelers. Had a great Rubin and blackened carrots, excellent quality and quantity for the price. The type of spot you hope to find late while trying to avoid the chain hotel bar/restaurant

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.

Riley's is a great place to bring your canine companion (or borrow a friend's) and enjoy great…read moredrinks (cocktail and beer selection is hard to beat) and solid sandwiches. Service and patrons are friendly here. In addition, there is a great "dog coding" system that helps accommodate a safe setting for the social spectrum of dogs. Recommend whether you have a dog in tow or not. Pro tip: it's a great place to pregame before hitting the Summerfest grounds.

I've been meaning to try Riley's for a long time so finally made it to this location! My friend's…read moreold coworker is one of the owners so I remember her telling me about it when they opened. I'm happy they are doing so well and have multiple locations now! We just wanted a drink and a quick bite to eat and being during a baseball game, lots of places in the area were busy. There was a good crowd there watching the game as well. It's an interesting setup, reminds me almost of a living room (with dining tables) and then the small bar area is to the side. To order food, you do it through two wall kiosks which I like because you can look at options and not feel rushed unless there's a line. Outside they have tables and a tv as well. I choose a veggie sandwich which had a good kick to it! The smaller size was good enough for me. It was a bit confusing how to get your food, from what we understood, you have to go through a door to get to the kitchen window (bathrooms are that way too) but no one calls your order number or anything. I'd suggest an improvement on that way you know your food is ready or maybe we missed something. Overall, I would return and would like to try other items on the menu!

I find this local bar fantastic. The decor alone is eye catching and very relative of Milwaukee's…read morepast and present. The bartenders are consistently attentive and knowledgeable. They have an AMAZING back patio which is just a wonderful spot during the long winters of Wisconsin. Highly recommend checking that out. I was honestly quite surprised by how large of an area as well as by the unique decor. I don't believe they serve food. Or I haven't seen a food menu or anything brought out. But there are so many restaurants nearby to order from or swing by. All in all a standout neighborhood bar on the East Side!

This is one of those spots that I almost hate to love because the more you talk about it, the more…read morepeople show up. It's not exactly a secret but it feels like one. Tucked back in a residential neighborhood, Champion's Pub is an unassuming watering for locals. Spacious back patio, dog-friendly, great bartenders, and a nice divey ambiance.

What a fun time! Visited for the first time for the wwe watch party. There was also a vintage…read morewrestling vendor @be_timelesss on instagram. I had a tequila sunrise, and a smash burger with fries. Everything tasted good, I really enjoyed the dry rub add on to the fries I got lemon pepper it was delicious! Everyone was really friendly, bathrooms were clean. They do dine in service but I believe because of the event they didn't do table service so you just had to order your food and drinks at the bar and they'll bring it out to you. Great spot, right on Brady near other businesses as well!

Was craving a burger and decided on Pete's Pub after reading multiple reviews. It's located in a…read morenice historic area with plenty of lively businesses. You do have to place your food order at the bar, which is kind of a downer. It isn't a traditional restaurant but more of a bar that serves food. The bartender was very friendly and took our order quickly. The burger patties were great. A bit thicker than traditional smash burger patties but were cheesy, flavorful and juicy. The fries were awesome and plentiful. You can get a dusting of flavor on your fries and I got lemon pepper on mine. My only "complaint" for the burger is the brioche style bun is a bit overpowering and too much bread for the burger. I ended up just eating the patties, but this is my personal opinion. They had a cooler with self serve water which is what we chose m. Again, not a traditional waitstaff butt we were checked on after we got our food. Plenty of indoor seating, booths, tables etc. they also have arcade games, plenty of beer on tap and lots of drink specials. Give this place a try!