this restaurant is incredible and seriously underrated! I had the best gnocchi of my life. seriously it was life changing. Service was great, the workers are kind and caring. Super cool location, everyone should go try it! read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Crispy Potato Gnocchi and Roman Flatbread - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Service was fantastic and fast. Atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. Food was very well priced and prepared. I had the BEST gnocchi of my life (I've had a lot of gnocchi in my life). No wait for a table on a Saturday night. Everybody should try Oggie's. read more

Had been meaning to stop by here for a while and the 4-1-4 day special reeled me in. The special included the following items all priced at $4.14 each: smash burger, cheese curds, old fashioned and Pilsner beer. I went with the old fashioned, burger and curds. The drink was great. The burger and curds were good. I really liked the toasted bun and sauce for the burgers. I sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and efficient. The area interior is bright and spacious. Would definitely stop by again! read more

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Went to Oggie's for their Girl Dinner on Thursday night and sat at the bar. When we arrived th place was pretty empty, it did fill in later. Select martinis were a deal. I got a Lemon Drop which was good! The bartender was very nice. For the girl dinner it was a side of fries and ceasar salad. Both plates were full, the fries were tasty and nicely seasoned. The ceasar salad was alright it had an interesting taste assuming from dressing. Overall great deals and just okay food. read more

I went there for the first time on a Saturday evening had a reservation for 3 to celebrate a birthday. We ordered the flatbread and the calamari for appetizers and had around drinks. The flatbread was lackluster nobody enjoyed it. The calamari was good but very heavily breaded. My sister and I both had different soups that were good: tomatoes bisque and a french onion. We both ordered the walleye entree. Mine was fishy and the vegetables barely warm. It was very expensive and a real disappointment. It's one of my favorite fish and it was clearly not fresh. Our service was ok, they were short staffed but handled it well, always pleasant and helpful. read more

This is my third time here, first time since they revamped the menus a few months ago. We ordered mainly apps and split a salad. On Mondays wine bottles are half off so figured why not! Our server helped us pick a bottle since my one friend doesn't drink wine that much and I don't mind a semi-sweet/hint of dry but she needs fully sweet and I wasn't familiar with the wine offerings. It was a good. The cheese curds and the ranch was the star of the show. I wish the pigs in a blanket weren't so doughy the pastry really takes over the bite! The flatbread was good but the mozzarella was not melted at all almost like it was added after being in the oven and tasted that way as well (when I had leftovers of it and reheated in my toaster oven it was perfect! With the melted mozzarella) the southwest salad is spicy!! Good but man did that have an unexpected kick! It was not busy at all which was nice it's a cute set up and Pufferfish is on the top level of the hotel so it's a convenient set up if looking to have a bite before heading there. read more

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Asparagus salad looked good to me but then I didn't really notice any asparagus. Mainly stalks that were cut into 2 inch pieces and grilled. Maybe i was expected a few spears across the top of the salad. The salmon i added was pan seared perfectly with well-balanced amount of pink. It was a good salad for my lunch. I also asked about the soup of the day: Asparagus soup. I guess Asparagus is in season. The restaurant is part of The Metro boutique hotel. The outer facade is quite lovely. read more

Popped in for brunch on a Sunday around 10 am with 3 friends and was seated right away. After that though everything was pretty mediocre. Asked a few questions about the menu and our server said she had to check and was gone for quite some time. She seemed a little scattered and was taking longer than normal to do simple tasks, like take our drink order. Only at the end of the meal did she tell us it was her first day, which made a lot of sense, and wished she had told us at the beginning of our meal. They were out of a few items so couldn't make the items on their menu the way they were advertised which was disappointing. Also the serving sizes were a bit small for what they cost. The food tasted good, but I'm not sure that was enough to get me to go back there again, especially with all the other brunch options available in Milwaukee. And no shade to our server! We've all had a first day at a job and she seemed like she knew her stuff so I'm sure she's a pro by now. read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Brunch - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Date of visit: February 25, 2024 We stopped here after picking up a friend from the airport and he wanted some brunch. I appreciated being able to make a reservation, there's nothing worse than being hungry and having to wait for a table! His flight ended up getting in early so we were quite early for our 11 a.m. reservation. I was happy to wait but the hostess was able to find us a table though she was not at all interested in the reason for us being so early. Her loss! Our waitress was very sweet--she reminded me of Amanda Seyfried, actually--and came over to take our order promptly. The menu didn't mention any coffee drinks so I went with the Sunrise Smoothie--which was quite awful. It was not at all sweet and I struggled to finish it. But for $8 you better believe I was going to choke that sucker down! Of course after getting the smoothie I saw that there was a small sign behind the bar that listed a couple coffee drinks including a Brown Sugar Latte, which sounds amazing. Sad face! My main entree was the Caramel Apple French Toast and it was quite good, but was too small for the price. $15 for two pieces without a side of any kind was disappointing. Three pieces would have been the perfect amount, or two pieces and some protein. My dining companions enjoyed their food though my husband's fruit was no good. He tried a piece of cantaloupe and I tried a piece of pineapple and both were not great which probably explains the poor smoothie. read more

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I came here on a Wednesday night, and it was very quiet (just how I like it). I was with a small group, and we all enjoyed everything ordered. One person ordered a drink that had a chicken nugget with it! I had to take a picture to show everyone how cute it was. All we could think about was where they stored these chicken nuggets behind the bar for the drink. We started with the pigs in the blanket, which were delicious. You can't go wrong with that! For an entree, I got the fish tacos, which were good. The fish could have been warmer, and I could tell it had been slightly overcooked but still pretty good. Overall, this restaurant is super cute, the service was quick, and our waitress was very nice. read more

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It's close to the Hop M line so it was easy to get to. It's in the Hotel Metro so look for the hotel cuz you would miss it. The coffee is ok. The waitstaff while lovely and innocent was a bit clueless. Service was adequate but asking for cream for coffee or extra butter took reminders. I had the two egg breakfast. Cooked well but avoid the potatoes. Covered in some spice mixture that got overwhelming about halfway through. During my visit most patrons were not eating them. The restaurant was nice and clean with a good atmosphere. It was pleasant to sit next to the windows. read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Dinning room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is a restaurant that is attached to a hotel. That said, they did several things right, including gluten-free options, I was told the cheese curds were fantastic, and my gluten-free fish tacos were good. Big downside to my experience was the wait Our appetizers took forever to come Someone ordered wings, but they brought out chicken wraps instead. They apologized and then after a long wait, they brought out another dish that was also not chicken wings and they apologize again. From the time we sat down to our entrée was one hour 40 minutes. My fish tacos were good but they were ice cold. I ate them anyway because at that point I was so hungry. I just wanted to eat anything. The place was basically empty, so I really can't understand what was going on The food was good, but I probably won't go back because of the slow service read more

During our stay at the Pfister, we needed a dinner spot, so we chose Oggie's. I chose Oggie's due to their prices and healthier selections. I started a diet in November 2024, so my food choices have been narrowed down to what a picky 4 year old wants to eat, only its all healthy. I had the Cobb Salad and the wife had the Romesco Pasta. We both added grilled chicken for a protein. The greens were fresh and it was nicely presented. I enjoyed the homemade ranch dressing they offered. The wife enjoyed her pasta as well. The portions were proper and we both left satisfied with the amount of food. The service was friendly and we were happy with the whole experience. read more

We enjoyed our anniversary dinner here, we have had it in the past and everything has been delicious! I think Oggie's is a great place for a simple, delicious meals. There are enough options to not feel overwhelmed and everything is chef created. We enjoyed some delicious burrata with some pesto and toast for an appetizer, and some steak for dinner. I thought the steak itself was great but a little over salted for my taste. The potatoes and asparagus were delicious though! We got two desserts, a cinnamon Bundt cake and lime tart, both very good! Though it was Saturday night, it wasn't too busy, seemed to be mostly hotel guests dining. The restaurant is nicely separated from the hotel lobby and a great place to get a good meal. Our waitress was so great and definitely made the experience enjoyable! read more

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This place is so good!! When we walked in, we were the ONLY people in there. Which was a little unnerving I'm not going to lie; but, we were pleasantly surprised. Everything we had was fantastic. The curry chicken had so much flavor it was unreal. They were out of a lot of beers which that's fine, it happens. The espresso martini was probably one of the best I've ever had. The menu is limited, they don't have a ton of options but what they do have is great. read more

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Highlights/Lowlights 1. Conveniently located downtown - close to theaters 2. Diverse Menu 3. Average Food I hadn't been to this spot since it's been revamped and rebranded as Oggie's, so I was excited to try it out before a show at Riverside on a Saturday night. We had a 5:15 reservation and I'm glad we did, the restaurant filled in quickly! This spot is located downtown and close to a lot of theaters nearby. It's generally easy to grab a reservation making it an awesome option for pre-show dinner or drinks. Service was fine! Not too speedy or overly friendly but not anything terrible either. The menu is diverse enough that picky or eclectic eaters will find something they like! We split the burrata appetizer as our table of 4. I had the fish entree which was very average. A few people at our table ordered burgers and really liked them. I have to say I had order regret! Overall, you may not be blown away by Oggie's but it's a decent spot for pre-show dinner/drinks with a menu that's great for a diverse crowd. read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Fish entree - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Oggies is attached to a hotel, so it's had a relaxed but modern vibe. The total area is surprisingly small, but it wasn't that busy so we were seated right away. The service was pretty fast. We had got steak frites, which my husband loved but I felt like the steak was slightly overcooked. I also think if you're getting steak it's probably better to go to an actual steakhouse. The fries were perfect though! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. We shared the broccoli on the side and it was cooked well and had a nice kick of heat to it! Would definitely recommend getting that. We also tried both desserts and they were just okay. I think I'd come back because I liked the general vibe, but I'd try different food with fries for sure! read more

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Oggie's Kitchen and Bar is a local gem that somehow I've been sleeping on the last few years with it just around the corner from my office. I wandered over there with a co worker for happy hour one day, as they were the only one open before 4 nearby. And their cocktail menu and snacks were AMAZING. I have a deep love of their toasted Manhattan, and their garlic bread. I had another happy hour there with friends after work, and all of their drinks and food were so good. The prices during happy hour are great, but service tends to be slower there. I'm not sure if it is a post covid issue or what causes it, but the prices and quality of food and drinks makes it worth it! read more

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I was so happy to finally attend a Drag Brunch at Oggie's! The cast of Drag artists was so fun. The menu was good. The venue is very pretty and a good setup for a drag show. I had a good time and I look forward to visiting again for a Drag show. read more

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They took the mini charcuterie wine topper off the menu but the chef still made it for me. It was adorable and super tasty! Great happy hour specials read more

The atmosphere is great it's honestly very pretty to sit in That's where the praise kind of ends for me The food was very mid and kind of bland The service was mid to basically non existent And it took nearly an hour for our food to arrive The staff was at least friendly though read more

New menu. Better food!! I've been a few times but this new updates menu and happy hour is awesome!! Great for date night, parties, or evening dining. I love having my business dinners here. Such a eloquent environment! The walleye sells out fast and I can see why! Good portion sizes and seasoned well but not overdone. read more

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What a nice place to chill. The drink menu is vast and will not break your ATM daily limit. Daily specials to include Puppy Patio Yappy Hour for dog lovers on their outside tables. A must! read more

Located inside the Hotel Metro. Small, intimate atmosphere. Fairly large menu, kid friendly, veg options available. Pretty pricey, but portions are large and food was fresh. read more

We waited 20 minutes for the lady to take our order. Then waited another 20 minutes for cold, flavorless food and missing food. Our waitress could not be found the whole time during our meal. We had to ask another waitress for my missing side. Then waited 20 minutes after we were done and wanted the check that which we had to ask the other waitress for... Piss poor food and service!! read more

I ordered the wings, the order took over a hour to arrive and the food was room temperature. I was with a large party approximately 10-12 people and felt like this place was il equip to handle such large amount of people. The garlic bread is supposed to be a signature dish for them, but they are not able to manage the stock. When some of the people in the group asked about what was taking so long for the food to arrive, I was told the server became somewhat snappy. I can say once departing the server was very nice and thanked us for coming. read more

Salads were delicious and a surprise special that we all enjoyed was the "girl dinner". Salad, martini and fries. All the martinis we tried were so fun. Cool and calm ambiance. Service was friendly. read more

Girl dinner with the Martinis soo good! The fries were cooked to perfection but the salad hit the spot! Definitely have to come back for another date night! read more

This restaurant is inside the Hotel Metro, but open to everyone. I stopped in for lunch, there was no one else dining the whole time I was there, it was a Monday afternoon. The food was delicious, I was craving a good burger and this definitely hit the spot. The deviled eggs were different being on the crisp but also very good. The service was good, she was good, she was attentive but not too much. The restaurant was very clean and cute! read more

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We are the only customers in the restaurant, ordered a salad, flatbread and a burger and have been waiting by for 30 minutes. Don't come here unless you have hours. Cannot imagine how it would be with more people here. read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Empty restaurant - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mediocre food. Understaffed. I recommend you go next-door to brunch it up for breakfast.

I recently tried Oggie's for carry-out on a recommendation. I tried the Cailiflower Croquettes and the Oklahoma Onion Burger with house-made chips, house pickled-veggies, and house-made dips amd sauces. The onion burger is made with gruyere cheese, crispy shallots, fresh romaine, and a house onion dip. The patty was perfectly cooked to medium, and the potato bun was lightly toasted and buttered. There was a tad too much salt in the shallots or the dip, but this was one of the best burgers I've had in town, and I'd get it again in a heartbeat! The chips were also perfect for my taste. Usually, house-made chips are bitter and visually unappealing from being overcooked and cooked in overused oil. These were thin, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. They were served with a house ranch dip that I tasted a hint of citrus in. I don't like cauliflower unless it's roasted, but now I like cauliflower in croquette form, too! The croquettes are filled with a cauliflower puree and SarVecchio parmesan, and served with a tarragon dressing. So good with a nicely seasoned batter and light crunch! I would eat all of this again, but I want to explore more menu items, so I'll change it up next time. They also launched a Happy Hour with half-priced glasses of wine, if that is your jam. read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Cauliflower Croquettes - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Oggie's is located in the Hotel Metro. A friend and I came for dinner on 4/1/22 prior to going to the Symphony. This was our first time at Oggie's. I liked the décor and the whole mood of the place. I will say that the person who was seating people didn't come off as very friendly, but we only had to deal with them once. Their wine is very high priced by the glass - at least IMHO - so I decided to get a mixed drink (not anything on the menu). It was made very well, and when I ordered a repeat, it was made exactly the same way, so kudos to the bar staff, and thank you very much. (I'm not a fan of your olives, but that's a personal preference thing, so...) We decided to split the one special of the day, a fresh oysters appetizer for $18 (six oysters). That's about the right price for oysters served this way vs. at a place that does them in bulk. The oysters were very fresh and cleanly shucked. They were served with a large lemon wedge and a little cup of vinegar and onions (we didn't use that). I like my oysters with lemon, but my dining companion likes a little heat, and she got our server to bring a bottle of Tabasco. We both chose the walleye dinner ($27, I think), and it was wonderful. I haven't put a picture on Yelp in a long time but I took one last night because, Dang!, that fish was pretty. It was a generous portion, and so beautifully dressed without being overwhelmed by the spices and sauce. The fish was cooked perfectly - meaty and tender. We split the lemon tart for dessert. They don't have a dessert menu - even a tiny one would be nice - so you don't know what you're getting charged in advance. (I think it was $10.) It had a very nice flavor. I'll admit I like more "tart" in anything lemon, but this was very good. Our server was fine, although at one point my dining companion tried to flag him down and she said he looked at her, then looked away. We weren't sure if he actually saw her. No problem! She went and got him. :) read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Walleye at Oggie's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great food, service, very convenient and nice place to be. A little noisy but not overwhelming. Would definitely return!

Honestly, I was pretty disappointed. We came in for Sunday brunch with a reservation. We were seated and not acknowledged for at least 15 minutes - no menus or waters were provided. I ended up having to ask for a menu. The service was a bit of a mess all morning - there was only one server, so you really can't fault her at all, the place should have been properly staffed. Our server was clearly doing her best and hustling, but drinks took forever and we had been sitting for a solid 30 minutes before our order was even taken. A couple tables around us had forgotten or messed up drinks, no coffee refills were offered. It was a bit odd since there was also a bartender there that could have helped the server lighten the load a bit. Our food eventually came out and was pretty good - my eggs were a bit cold, but otherwise everything was delicious. My boyfriend had the fruity pebble French toast and loved it. Overall, the experience was ok. I don't know that I would come back though. Our server seemed overwhelmed so I wonder if someone walked out unexpectedly or there was an unexpected staffing issue. Hopefully they can get that taken care of as there is a ton of potential. read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

server was super nice & attentive! mini charcuterie wine topper for $5 extra was so cute & tasty:) a cute little spot to grab a bite! read more

Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - pinot grigio w/ $5 charcuterie topper - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I'll be hawking up a greaseball later. .. This place was on my list for a while now. This people is not it. Who is reviewing this place?? Come on people! Listen we had the garlic bread and it was fire! Come for the garlic bread to go because you will not see the waiter again. Had to flag the guy down after he walked but use 8 times. We split the MKE Burger and the chicken thighs. Let's start with the burger. It's mad greasy. The chips also mad greasy. Probably the greasiest burger I've ever had. The chips with the burger legit look like they took a bag of ruffles and deep fried them. A greasy mess. Now for the chicken thighs. Two chicken thighs came out steam rolled flat then fried unbreadded oiler than 1970's Arnold Schwarzenegger in a body building contest. Dang man. It's bad. If your thinking about pulling up, bypass it's that bad, trust me. The person across me ordered the pork schnitzel. I asked him how it was, he said it was so bland he thought he caught covid.... Omg ! I shouldn't have and I didn't now I just feel like I have a ball of grease in my stomach. Yuck. read more

The service was great -- no complaints about the staff -- and the live jazz was awesome. However, food was pretty lackluster. We had high hopes but left feeling a bit disappointed. read more

Made a reservation for 6 at 5:30 on a Sunday night. First impressions were good. The waitress seemed nice enough, the atmosphere was nice and because only a couple tables were occupied it was quiet. The cocktails arrived fairly quickly and were good. However, we waited over an hour for our food. Two tables who arrived after we ordered, got their food, ate, paid their bill and left before we received ours. We were told it was because the kitchen was short staffed and it's easier to serve smaller parties first. Really!?! The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great and the fish tacos were lukewarm at best. I will never be back, nor will I consider staying at the Hotel Metro in which it's housed. read more

I don't think we could have asked for a more delicious breakfast! The staff were delightful and accommodating, the decor is lovely and classy, but the food....the food...is amazing! We shared the incredible Breakfast Sammy, the best potatoes, the ham and cheese croissant, and the chocolate danish. GET THE CHOCOLATE DANISH!!! I wish I had taken pictures before we ate, but the plating was also wonderful. This is such a gem of a restaurant and we can't wait to come back. read more