we came here the morning after a wedding and it was delicious!! i started out with an espresso martini which was delicious and had a super yummy chocolate vodka addition. for appetizers we tried the cookie dough monkey bread, cheese curds (of course), maple bacon monkey bread, and the breakfast sausage potstickers. they were all delicious in their own way! i would get all of them again!! if i had to pick i favorite, i would say the cheese curds were definitely the best quality i have had! our mains were the mcmillionaire sandwich which was DELICIOUS! my only con is i wasn't super full after finishing it, but it definitely left me feeling satisfied. my husband got the biscuits n gravy and said it was the best he has had. the addition of chicken made it really stand out and filling! suupppeerrrrr yummy! read more

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Merriment Social is still a solid stop for hearty new American cuisine. Most recently I stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night. We didn't have reservations but were visiting at 5pm so were able to be seated straight away. For a starter, we ordered the brussels sprouts. Theirs are interesting. They're sweet and nutty, with pie crust crumbles on top, pecans, wildflower honey, and a thyme-creme fraiche. It's a truly unique and delicious dish and definitely was the star of our dinner show. For cocktails, I got their Basil Hayden boulevardier, which was pitch perfect. Their specialty cocktail menu has a little something for everyone--from smoky mezcal cocktails to herbaceous gin to fruity rum beverages--it's broad, mostly with twists on classics, but not necessarily deep. For my main, I got their chicken gyro club sandwich which was hearty and tasty (though not really gyro-like). It was huge! It comes served with crispy chicken cutlets, spinach-artichoke spread, muenster cheese, roasted tomato, romaine, and dilly ranch, all piled onto a hoagie and served with a side of fries. They don't skimp on the fries, either! I wasn't even able to finish half of the sandwich (which I absolutely had to eat with a fork and knife) and half the fries. I happily took it home for lunch the next day. The service was friendly and the prices are average (maybe just slightly on the higher end of average). Get to it! read more

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Sat at the bar for a quick dinner! The bartender was very friendly and attentive. Service was quick and food was good! I got the CBLT wrap, the sauce was really good, the chicken was nice and crispy. read more

Merriment Social - CBLT Wrap - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A decent spot to grab a bite, I do like their bottomless mimosas. Otherwise, their menu can be on the pricier side. The ambiance is cool with the tall ceilings and the garage doors that can open up for fresh air in the summer. Service is friendly and they take reservations which is a plus, just better brunch places around for a fairer price! read more

Merriment Social - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We stopped in for dinner with a party of six and everything was really excellent. Service was not slow and not fast, just nice to be able to enjoy our drinks and talk. We started with the wings which were really good, and the entrees were delicious - but huge! We'll share next time. I had the birria grilled cheese and it was really nice; the mountain of fries it came with had great flavor too. The only downside was that it's really quite loud and the dining room wasn't even full. But we would probably come back! (And we had a great view of some fireworks!) read more

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Merriment burger was fantastic. It was juicy but not greasy, and the fries were nice and crispy. Service was great, we will be back! read more

Great food and cocktails! Fun and energetic atmosphere. Friendly, quick service. I really enjoyed the whipped feta dip appetizer and the bowl options on the menu. The avocado bowl with chicken was delicious and full of flavor. read more

We have always been fans of Merriment Social's burgers, and general service. This was our first time back in a while, and unfortunately, we were disappointed. I ordered the spicy sausage rigatoni, which was rather bland. And, at $19, we were shocked to find out my husband's chicken tenders came with no fries or side. Even the kids meals included fries. Menu needs some work, or we likely won't be back. read more

Merriment Social - $19 for this. - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Merriment Social is a bright and welcome restaurant. I chose to sit at the bar as it was massive and wanted to try some signature cocktails or do a beer flight. I ended up only doing beer which they have a plethora of options and I was pleasantly surprised, they also have a vast cocktail list and full bar. The bartender was also very attentive and took great car of me. For a snack I tried the cast iron curds and I was warned it's not cheese curds and should have taken the warning but I wanted to try it still. It's flavorful but it's more so like a dip and not what I really wanted. If you do it get it ask for some extra peppers as together that made it more full circle. I'd go back here for drinks and to explore more menu options. read more

OK - there is my thorough review of this restaurant ---------- First of all, I am celiac, and I absolutely loved that they have gluten-free buns and were fairly aware of what was gluten-free and what was not OK - here was what was fantastic Merriment burger - I love this burger and would recommend it. The fries are made in the same fryer as other things and they have some kind of coating on them so I couldn't get the fries, but the Caesar salad was great for some reason. The burger reminded me a little of Culver's. Wings -someone got wings who was a bit of a snob about their wings. Anyway, he said these were great and were even a bit hotter than he expected in a good way. Go Che Chong cauliflower bowl (I'm sure I misspelled that) - apparently this is super fantastic and everyone at the table had to try it OK, there was a choice or two that we would not get again Salmon bowl - this one probably was in last place. I would even go so far as to suggest they might want to retire this one. Chicken Euro club - this was not bad, but I don't think we would order it again especially when so many of the other things on the menu were so good. The service was great and it's got a cool vibe inside The night we were here was a Friday night and it was hopping. I didn't see if they had gluten-free beer, but if they did, it wasn't on the menu I saw Anyway, a big thumbs up for me read more

Went to Merriment tonight with my wife and dog. They were very welcoming. We sat outside in front of the open garage doors. Waygu burger was great. Drinks were cold and service was attentive. read more

Merriment Social - Neon Tiger is cool! - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How have I neglected to review Merriment Social?!?! I've been here several times now, for group events, with my husband, and with other people that I've wanted to share the place with. Not once, have I ever had a bad meal. NOT ONCE. Hamburgers rule the day here, and they are delicious! I've had so many different ones as the menu changes, or as they have hosted burger-offs, with customer designated ingredients. These burgers would then go head to head with another customer designed burger until a winner was eventually crowned. There is other food here, too, and I'll let others speak to that, as I almost exclusively get a burger when I come here. The cocktails are spot on and creative, and even the mocktails are special. I had to ask the bartender more than once, "Are you SURE there's no alcohol in here?" because it tasted like there was alcohol in there (and not in a bad way). A few things to note: it can get loud in there, as there aren't really any soft surfaces to absorb sound, and it can get chilly if it's a little breezy out and the garage doors are open. This place is a not-so-hidden-gem hiding in the 3rd ward. 38/2024 read more

We stopped at Merriment Social for a Sunday brunch at around 10:15am and were able to get a table easily! I would say by the time we left a little after 11am it was pretty packed. There were a lot of large groups that they were easily able to accommodate, a lot of which looked to have made reservations. We sat upstairs and had a great view of the entire restaurant. Our food came quickly and was really good overall! I had the biscuits and gravy which could have just had the tiniest bit more flavor, but overall I really enjoyed. The service was friendly and efficient and we will definitely be back! read more

Merriment Social - Biscuits N' Gravy - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place is adorable! Ambiance is epic! Omg the fun of it. Disco ball? Come on! :) Service was good. Hostess was eh. Bartender was awesome! A Food was fantastic! read more

Merriment Social - Espresso martini! - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The bestseller burger was bomb. Little in-and-out dupe in MKE. Let's go! I'll be back for sure!

Came here for a family brunch for the first time. We ordered the brussels sprouts to share, and it was absolutely delicious. It was sweet and had walnuts. We also ordered mimosas, and I ordered the brussels sprout salad as my main. It had goat cheese, squash and asian pears! Definitely recommend. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food and drinks. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Merriment Social - Brussel sprout salad - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Me and a friend stopped here for dinner on a Friday evening. They have a happy hour ending at 6 which is nice if you can get in earlier after work. The menu was different than what I saw online and it looks like they make take different variations of similar flavors and foods. We ordered cheese curds to try and they were delicious. There was a garlic flavor which was almost addicting. I had to stop myself so that my friend wouldn't feel like I overtook the appetizer. I ordered a spicy fried chicken wrap and my friend got a quesadilla. She wasn't the biggest fan of hers but I enjoyed my wrap. I like the overall ambience of this place. They have a large door they open to let the air in on nice days. I would come back to try more as I enjoyed my first time here. read more

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I liked the brunch here! I got the biscuits and gravy and they were so delicious. Got without eggs because I don't like those but very good. I don't handle spice well and I thought it was the perfect level. Our waiter was also very good, super patient and funny. Would definitely come back read more

Merriment Social - Biscuits N' Gravy with no eggs - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Awesome birthday brunch at Merriment Social! Really good breakfast burrito and a huge portion of their fries with aioli. The burrito had crispy hash browns, sausage, eggs, and bacon with this tangy avocado verde salsa. Such a simple dish but had tons of flavor and loved the grilled tortilla! The fries were literally perfect- so crispy and soft on the inside and I love garlic aioli I could have eaten the entire thing! Opted for one of their mocktails and the "you deserve it" was so good I wanna recreate it! Lime juice, strawberry purée, mint, soda water- it was so refreshing! Super spacious inside with a good vibe and affordable brunch! Will have to try the bottomless mimosas too with all 3 flavors:) read more

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Loved loved loved the ambiance! Super cool spot with great brunch food and lovely atmosphere. Service was nice and fun and affordable food. Highly recommended place in Milwaukee. read more

Stopped in unexpectedly on a Friday night with a couple of family members. They were pretty busy so we had to wait about 30-45, I would recommend to make a reservation. We decided to wait around since we knew it was going to be hard to eat anywhere in the area. Hostess wasn't very helpful, after waiting more than 45 minutes we finally asked the hostess if she was able to accommodate us by the bar until we got a table. Ordered a few drinks by the bar while waiting for a table. We finally got a table and the server was great super friendly and attentive. Ordered the Monte Cristo egg rolls for an appetizer and it was so savory and delicious I would go back just for this! Everyone enjoyed them. I ordered a new sandwich that had just been added to the menu (don't remember the name of it) it was okay I was a little disappointed the bread got soggy from the sauce so I did not enjoy it as much as I wanted to. read more

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Skip taco Tuesday. No flavor. Fish tacos were much better AND huge. Brussel sprouts & French fries were great!! Spinach artichoke was good but nothing to write home about. The cast iron curds were tasty but didn't hit the cheese curd spot. Our server did warn us it's a deconstructed cheese curd. The table's favorite was the cauliflower bowl. The NA options were A+ Someone loved the strawberry marg & espresso martini. The oogey gooey butter cake was too gooey, nothing like stl read more

Came for a late brunch on Saturday around 1:30 pm and we were seated immediately. Service was quick, and our waitress was very attentive and friendly. Food was decent, but there were a couple of things that could have been better to make this a 5 star experience. We ordered the beignets to start which, according to the menu had a vanilla creme in it, but actually came with a lemon flavored creme. We enjoyed it, but were a little surprised and confused by the lemon flavor. For our mains, we got a crab cake benedict that came with hash browns and the burrito #1 with a side of bacon. Portion sizes were generous and we had a good amount of leftovers to take home. I liked the crab cake benedict which was flavorful with perfectly poached eggs, but the burrito could have used some more flavor. It actually didn't taste like it was seasoned at all and the salsa it came with was also light in flavor. We also felt the side of bacon we got was overly greasy. Overall, I still love the ambiance of the restaurant and their creative menu options. It's a solid brunch spot if you want big portions and to be somewhere nice and lively but not overly packed. read more

Went with a group of friends on Nov 16th. Service was slow. The guy serving us seemed very young so maybe that is why service was not good. They weren't busy, but it still took a while for drinks. The food came out in good time. Food was tasty. My complaint is service was slow, we all had stacks of dirty plates in front of us, and the server kept asking if we were ready for the check. The third time he asked we finally just took it. If he wasn't so pushy, we wanted to get another round or two of drinks eventually. Retrain your servers on clearing and upselling. read more

I was looking for something a little different for brunch and remembered Merriment is here. I was solo and took my chance without a reservation on a Sunday but there was space at the bar. Overall it was not too crowded and the bar neighbors were friendly. The restaurant is plenty spacious. I was pleased to see a few nonalcoholic beverages on the menu. I had an Afternoon Delight which was a refreshing cucumber drink. I was looking at a few of the entrees and decided on the spinach and artichoke toad in the hole just because it sounded neat. It's like a savory pastry topped with an egg and with arugula and cheddar butter on the side. It was definitely delicious and different. The couple sitting next to me for regulars and the guy called it the "best brunch thing ever" and the server said they had tried to rotate it off the menu but put it back by popular demand. There were also breakfast burritos and other promising-looking dishes on the brunch menu. The staff was nice and helpful. The restrooms were a little run-down the way you see at businesses that have been around awhile, but they were well-stocked enough. The overall atmosphere would be good for a group outing or to watch a game. read more

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I went here for a friend's birthday and tried their new brunch burger. The burger patty was delicious and thin (which is my favorite way to have a burger). However, the egg was a little overcooked for a dish like this. Also, there was a copious amount of aioli on the bun. Aside from these small things, it was great. I love the disco ball and dynamic art in the restaurant. The service was great and they gave us frozen birthday shots to celebrate my friend. read more

Merriment Social - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I heard great things about this spot so I gathered a few friends for a last minute brunch. I was shocked to get a table last minute abut was not too surprised when we arrived because the dining room is huge. The entire place is open concept with a huge bar area. Parking wasn't too terrible for a somewhat busy area. Service was a little slow and the menu was disappointing. Nothing too creative and ala carte items are pricey for what you get. I would try Merriment Social again but for dinner. Maybe their brunch is new and they're still working out the kinks? read more

Merriment Social - Breakfast Tacos - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place had the best burger I've ever had! The bestseller is so good! My boyfriend and I had to order another one to take one to go it was that good. Olivia was also a great server! read more

Highlights/Lowlights 1. Indoor and Outdoor Dining 2. Reservations Accepted 3. Limited Gluten-Free Brunch Options We came to Merriment Social for Sunday brunch with a party of 6. We had a reservation and I did think it was necessary as the place was fairly full. We were seated at a table outside on their side patio which was nice and shady. I love the inside of Merriment as well, they have a nice bar area and garage doors that they open up in the summer. Our server was super friendly and since we all ordered cold brews he managed to get a few carafes for us (I don't even think this was on the menu but he made it happen!). We ordered the queso and some mimosas to start. The queso was great, warm, and creamy! I love queso so this was fun to have as a brunch starter. The rest of the brunch menu largely consists of breakfast tacos served on flour tortillas, so gluten-friendly options are fairly limited. I landed on an avocado bowl and added some bacon. This was basically an extra avocado-y salad. It was fine, but nothing I am rushing to go back and eat! I've been to Merriment a few times and I feel like I almost always come away with the same opinion, great ambiance, awesome service but very average food. I of course, will probably be back again as this place is easy to snag a reservation and almost everyone can find something they want to eat on the menu. read more

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I seek out places that are both highly-rated by my fellow Yelpers but also offer reservations; there's nothing worse than trying to time out your day because you have an event to attend and either scrambling to make it work or having tons of open time because the meal took way less time than you thought. We visited Merriment Social before seeing the Shen Yun show at the Miller Theatre and overall it was a pleasant experience. We enjoyed the brunch options that were available and appreciated the mix of breakfast and lunch choices on the menu. Service was a bit slow, but we still had plenty of time to get to our event, and parking in the area was fairly easy to find. The restaurant has changed quite a bit since the last time I was there--when it was Moct, which always had more of a bar feel to it--and the plentiful plants added nicely to the overall décor. You could do far worse for Sunday in Brunch in Milwaukee than Merriment Social. read more

This place is great for large parties. They had ample space and were very accommodating! They did give us a round of little slushee shots which was fun and thoughtful. For the summer months they keep their doors and large windows open, which is fun but also so hot. On an 80 degree day this place gets super hot. No AC! The portions were also surprisingly small for the price. While the food was good, it wasn't anything special. Plus a lot of us left hungry after an $18 meal not including drinks. I might try again for dinner, but I think there are other brunch spots in Milwaukee that are worth your time and money. Plus have AC! read more

Merriment Social - Toad in the Hole - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Big crowd for the Yelp Elite Week Drybar event at Falklandia . Extremely hot night, for an outdoor event - At the air scene to circulate and there were options to sit inside. I am not a beer drinker, but my husband and is and he was my plus one. The band played some cover songs and they were pretty good, kind of funny too. Long line for beer and by the time we got to the bar, only half an hour after they were open they were out of one of the three and the metal cups. Oh well. My husband was not a fan of either of the Bears sadly, but they did offer us water inside. Long delay for the pizza, when it finally came out about halfway through the event - however it was very tasty (good crust!) read more

Merriment Social - Patio - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is my second time here. The first time I was here, all my guests were underwhelmed with the flavors of the food. I loved my McMillionaire sandwich, so I had a pretty good time. But today is different. I ordered the chilaquiles and first of all, they aren't true chilaquiles and they lacked flavor. I added so much salt and pepper and still didn't finish my meal. The food on the table around me is all so elementary. The chef here, or whoever is responsible for the menu, is the issue. I won't be back. Sorry to the servers and staff who work here because the drinks are good and my server today was great too. She handled our group of 12 with ease.... But this food sucks. Shut this place down and open a sandwich window that serves McMillionaire's only. That's all. read more

Some of the most interesting brunch meets lunch apps. Think sausage potsticks, cheese curd fondue toast! Plus, a delicious cocktail menu is always a win in my book. We went when it was a little chilly out, but in the summer I can imagine all three of the huge garage doors wide open to create the ultimate indoor-outdoor patio. We had a graduation brunch celebration here last weekend, and the host was so accommodating to us. We had brought our own decorations and balloons, and they let us in a little before our reservation to set up. Such nice workers, and the food is great! Would totally recommend for any special occasion. read more

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Service was awful. We had a group of 14 and it took an hour for food to come out intermittently. My wife, son and my food hadn't come out after 1 1/2 hours so we cancelled our order. The people that got food said theirs was average at best read more

I've been meaning to try them for a while and finally did it. I'm glad I did. The fries: crispy, well seasoned, and bountiful. The havana crunchwrap: missing the crunchy tostada I love, but still delicious. I really enjoyed the carnitas and the tangy mojo dipping sauce. I am absolutely replacing the homemade ones I make with carnitas and mojo instead of taco sauce. Thanks, guys! Drink: the worst case Ontario was all that I needed it to be. I took a star away, because it was a little pricey for my taste. My tastes will return to this fine establishment, though. read more

Merriment Social - Worst case Ontario peekaboo - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Went to a fun wedding celebration at this venue on a beautiful September evening. They had the garage doors open. Space works well for party--cocktails and dancing in the front, tables for dining in front, food buffet in back, photo. Booth on balcony. Food was good, drinks were good. Nice 3rd Ward vibe. Staff were attentive, food refreshed often. Good event space! read more

Love this place! The vibes are immaculate and the staff is so friendly! I came here with friends for brunch and we had an extremely good time! Bottomless mimosas were awesome and such a good deal! Will be returning for bottomless here again for sure read more

Merriment Social - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I haven't been in a while but was tempted to try again after some really delicious looking Instagram clips of their food menu lately. I tried the French Dip and my husband had the Patty Melt. The French Dip was absolutely phenomenal and the fries are super crispy. The only thing that could have made my meal better were dipping sauce options outside of ketchup. Service at the bar was really good as well. I will definitely come back more often! read more

Merriment Social - Patty Melt - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Merriment Social has become one of our go-to restaurants when visiting Milwaukee! We've always loved their food, drink, service, and ambiance! But we've been very thankful for their care and safety during this time of COVID-19! During our last visit, Merriment Social has recently reopened with appropriately social-distanced outdoor seating! We got a seat outside under the trees and it was GORGEOUS! Service was quick and friendly. I started with the deliciously junipery gin and tonic and my spouse enjoyed beer from the delightful beer list! I capped off the end of my meal with the Old Fashioned. Perfect! We each got entrees that we're divine: chicken sandwich and chicken with biscuits! We've also tried almost all of their burgers, cheese curds, and several other appetizers. Never once have we been disappointed in flavor, quantity, or price! And since we've been so many times, that really is saying something! You can't go wrong! But, I have to make a special shout-out to the Avocado Bowl because it is perhaps my favorite salad EVER! The perfect combo of avocado, grilled broccoli, fresh greens, crispy rice, and the perfect vinaigrette dressing come together in the most delightful flavor experience ever! It is SO GOOD you forget that you are eating something healthy. This bowl will keep me coming back more and more...so please never take it off the menu! Thanks again for another wonderful, and safe, dining experience, Merriment Social! We'll see you next time! read more

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