Best fish fry hands-down! The beer battered cod is perfectly crispy & even paired with potato…read morepancakes with applesauce. A classic!

A great brunch buffet for the price! Tucked away in a…read morebeautiful park setting, you'll need to head through the tunnel at the end of the parking lot and follow the signs down along the water to the lodge. There you'll be greeted by a hostess and seated. We hadn't made a reservation but you can easily do so online. We were immediately seated and given the run down. There's fresh fruit, cereal options, a carving station, biscuits and gravy, cheesy potatoes, roasted potatoes, bacon and sausage all on the floor to help yourself to. But you can also fill out a card at your table for a made to order omelette. Or request donut holes, pancakes, waffles or chicken and waffles from the kitchen. They also have a full bar offering cocktails, bloodys and mimosas. We did wait a bit for the omelette but overall the service was great and very friendly and for the price ($20.95) we will absolutely be back!

I got to go for an event here and it was spectacular. I don't have any big events coming for…read moremyself, but if I did, I'd be renting this space out! The venue is a beautiful open space, with high ceiling and a bar area. You can set up a dance floor, buffet, and tables to your liking, but the space is quite large, so plenty of room for your inspirations. Bathrooms are specking clean, totally classy. There are 2 waiting/powder rooms, beautiful and decked out with mirrors and chairs. The high ceilings create beautiful acoustics with the band playing. Just charming. Lighting is warm and bright, inviting but not glaring. You could dress the place up or down to your liking, and there are lots that your imagination would love to play with here. I didn't check on the price for renting the space, but I'm sure they are pretty reasonable.

The Gage is a beautiful venue for any gathering. There is a full bar on the main level and a…read moresmaller bar on the upper level. There is plenty of seating on the main floor and a patio area on the upper floor. The staff is very nice. Drinks and food are very good.

I've been here for the Friday night themed dinners but most recently my brother had his wedding…read morereception here. The girls got ready here in the morning and everyone was incredibly kind and accommodating. Food was delish at the reception and again, very spacious and multiple areas for people to hangout that isn't just the hall where people were dancing. If you need a place to host an event or a wedding then this is the spot!

Good food and friendly service and the atmosphere is relaxing. Truly excellent experience!read more

I was here for a memorial service, the deceased was a very popular fellow so the turn out was close…read moreto chapel capacity. The site and immediate surroundings are very pleasant, the inside is appropriate for special occasions whether happy or sad. Nice, ample parking lot. Sound system in the chapel is good, I heard everything clearly sitting way in the back. Staff is good, unobtrusive.

I'm going to start by saying Jeff runs a great venue at a very fair price with the option to pretty…read moremuch let him handle everything besides decorations. We took advantage of them handling the food, appetizers, DJ, bartender, and ceremony all in house. The only thing we hired outside of loft and chapel was our photographer. There were 2 issues which left a bad taste in our mouth after our wedding night but could be easily avoided if we knew ahead of time. 1- We had asked and were told ahead of time it would be no issue to not serve shots at our wedding, and instead of taking time to make sure the bartender knew that we trusted that they would make it clear for us. We found out a little too late that they were serving shots all night to anyone who asked. I was told afterwards that it was written on the bartenders instruction sheet not to serve any shots. So if you're going to have any specific changes to your bar service take some time before people start drinking to talk to your bartender and set clear expectations. 2- we had "DJ Jay" as our supplied DJ from the venue. He contacted us just a few days before the wedding for our playlists and what kind of vibe we wanted for music. To say he didn't follow it would be an understatement. He was unable to read the room and continuously played music nobody was dancing to while not playing any of the songs we requested. On top of that he just gave off an overall unprofessional demeanor. I won't go into more details but given the opportunity I would have requested we either not have this DJ or I would have hired my own outside of the venue. Again if we knew ahead of time we could have avoided those 2 issues and the night would have been perfect. I would highly recommend booking a wedding here, the chapel is small but the service was very efficient. The venue itself is very nice, and it felt like we got more than our moneys worth for the overall aesthetic. Also I will again say Jeff is super easy to work with, he's very responsive, and he does a great job where he can.

I've been to the Ivy House at least a dozen times over the past few years for various events…read moreranging from Milwaukee Makers Markets to wedding receptions to private dinners, and my experience is always excellent! The staff is very helpful and friendly, and the venue is beautifully decorated and always very clean. I would recommend Ivy House as a great venue for any special event.

I've worked multiple weddings at The Ivy House, and it's incredible! As the owner of Beauty…read moreUnveiled by Tia, a premier on-location hair and makeup company, I love this stunning venue with its lush greenery, cascading ivy, cream city brick, abundant natural light, and chic industrial vibe that makes every bridal look pop. The ivy-covered patio is a dream for outdoor moments! Highly recommend!

Tuesday, March 2026: I attended the Wisconsin Club for a women's luncheon that was held in their…read moreballroom. I am always amazed when I visit the club because it's so beautiful! The wood carvings, the wallpaper, lamps, statues, and other decor really bring me back in time. The food for the luncheon was delicious; I had a garden salad to start and chicken with mushroom ravioli for my main entree. The bartenders at the luncheon were also very friendly. Shoutout to Mikey! He always has a smile and is always welcoming.

Until recently, I'd never been in the Wisconsin Club or really paid attention to it, but I recently…read moreattended an alumni lecture event there. As one would expect, the building itself is stunning. Others have written volumes, literally, about the architectural detail and storied history of the landmark. I will leave you to read those accounts since I'm not an expert. For an event venue, this was very nice. We were directed by signs to the event room, which felt a little impersonal, but effective. After climbing the stairs we found ourselves in a ballroom. There were catering tables at one end with hot and cold appetizers. They were all okay, but nothing extraordinary. My favorite were the cheese curds. The dessert table had a good variety of cookies and brownies. Again, this was basic catering fare, nothing great. They also offered soft drinks, coffee and water. I noticed people carrying glasses of wine and wandered off to find a bar. I struggled to find a person on the ground floor, but eventually a woman directed me to the bar on the ground floor. I was told there's another in the basement. They had a fairly impressive selection of bourbon and whiskies and the like. I ordered two good, but pretty overpriced Manhattans. Although the bar was empty, except one other customer, the bartender was a little slow. All said this is a stunning venue and I'd certainly attend other events held here.

We had such a great time at this new speakeasy. I really liked the ambiance, very moody and sexy…read more Great for a date night or a girls night out. My husband and I were able to walk in on a Wednesday night. It was packed but we were able to get bar seats. For any other day you will definitely need a reservation. The spirit free list was actually really good. I tried the Blue Hour and the Crimson Veil. Both such great mocktails. I find it really tough to find a good mocktail but these were both very cute and tasty. The bartenders were great. We were able to learn a little history about the building and how the owners were able to preserve some really cool features. Definitely ask about that if you stop in!

Great new speakeasy in the Milwaukee area! Making (90 minute) reservations was a breeze, although…read morethis place is pretty popular so planning ahead may be a good idea if you have a particular time in mind. The back door was easy enough to find in front street, as the door is lit with a spotlight and I could spy the typewriter through the window. We received a passcode to use for the typewriter so the door would open to the hostess, who greeted us warmly and took us right to our seats. There are two types of seating- standard and luxe. We were in the lush 2 seaters, light blue velvet chairs slightly facing each other with a table in between us. Our server promptly welcomed us with a menu and mentioned the availability of anything from the bar beyond the specialty drink menu. I ordered the Violet night and my date ordered the blind alley. Both drinks had great aromatics (the rosemary in my drink was lit on fire so both of us enjoyed the smell). My dates drink had a great cucumber smell but didn't actually have a strong cucumber taste, which we both found enjoyable & interesting. Our server checked back a couple of times to ensure our drinks were good and if we were needing anything else. The space is a good size for a speakeasy with some interesting decor about. The music was a bit loud and seemed out of place with a speakeasy but not horribly so. The exit is a different door than the entrance with a fun space to leave your mark too. I'm happy Milwaukee has another speakeasy and would visit the back door again. Overall, it was a great experience with lots of thought that went into the establishment and friendly, attentive staff.

Me: "taste this." **hands dining companion brass monkey**…read moreDining companion tastes drink. **hands drink back to me with face I interpret as "why do you keep dragging me to these fancy places and ordering 'hood drinks?"** The (very potent) Brass monkey notwithstanding, the Skyy vodka drink collection up on Zen on seven was pretty good. 8-9 vodka mixed drinks, maybe $6 or $7 each. Tasty with cute names. The sushi menu is more before dinner appetizers- light bites than a full meal but it was a thoughtful collection including spicy tuna (pretty spicy), shrimp, veggie, "lox without the bagel" (i.e. salmon and cream cheese), & some type of fruit/dessert type sushi roll; edaname & thai beef salads, & Gelato or Italian ice for dessert. Things were priced about as expected with rolls approximately $10. Although it wasn't a big selection, the rolls seemed well prepared -- they didnt fall apart and the rice wasn't chewy. All the flavors worked and the ingredients were fresh. Obviously the food and drinks take a backseat to the chillout-ish roof top zen garden atmosphere overlooking Milwaukee street. It was a little chilly when we were up here but luckily there's a small glass enclosed room that houses the bar as well. Since it's outdoors, this is one of those establishments to visit on a night where you're trying to decide if you should get A/C or if you can survive til fall by just continuing to go out on nights when its sweltering. One problem: we received forks(!) instead of chopsticks(!) I have been eating sushi with chopsticks for so long I wasn't even sure how to attack the roll with a fork. Cut it in half? Take out each piece of tuna one at a time? Stab it down the center? Ah, the horrors! I (clearly) can always manage to chow down but it did throw me for a loop! Chopsticks with sushi please and thank you! !

Perfect spot for a gathering: good views of downtown, contemporary furnishings and a zen-inspired…read morewater feature. Staff was awesome.