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    Oscar's Pub & Grill

    4.4 (924 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Looking forward from the back room
    George T.

    One of my favorite places for burgers. It's the great alternative to the competition. I can alway trust the meat was ground and formed fresh and made to order. Service was excellent, food came hot, quickly as ordered. And plenty of choices for the most pickiest of customers. Glad to see the quality is still great. The room was comfortable, plenty of tvs. There are 3 areas to sit at. Tables are quickly bussed even when busy. Sadly the patio was closed today. Summer is over make the best of fall y'all. 26/2025

    Aleena V.

    Oscar's Pub & Grill - Milwaukee The burger was juicy, cheesy, and stacked just right on that soft bun = perfection. Fries were crispy, seasoned with parm, and hit different with the dipping sauce. Bonus: loaded nachos on the table = cheesy, filling, and shareable. 4.6/5 - Oscar's is a true MKE staple for burgers & pub vibes, always satisfying and worth the hype. Check out my @ratedbyaleena IG page for the full review! #RatedByAleena #Foodie #MKEEats #MilwaukeeEats #OscarsMKE #FoodieAdventures #FoodieLife #GoodEats #FoodReview

    The grease left by the big O burger
    Alex M.

    Was recommended to me by a local I was working with. Told me to get the big O burger. So I did. And it was greasy. lol. So much on it. For sure the messiest lunch I've had in a while. Service was prompt but not super friendly. It was a good bar to hang out at.

    The Aloha
    Rhett B.

    My 13 year-old loves cheese curds and while we were in Milwaukee, we found Oscar's after a quick search on Yelp for cheese curds. It was awkward walking in because there was no hostess, no stand, or no sign that said seat yourself. I took the latter which didn't bother me but introverts in your group like my wife might have a hard time with that. I lead my group to the back patio and sat us at a table. We ordered our food and started with Jimmy's Nuggets or cheese curds. They were very tasty and had a batter that reminded me of corn nuggets. I wish we were given more ranch. For my entree, I ordered the Big O. This burger came with bacon, cheese, jalapeños, fried onions, and guacamole on the side. My burger was cooked perfectly with a nice buttered bun. The only aspect of my burger I didn't enjoy was that there was no sauce on this burger. I feel like a Chipotle mayo would have went great with this burger. I tried it was BBQ, sweet habanero, and Chipotle and none caught what I was hoping to taste. The homemade guacamole did help though. My wife had the Aloha that came with a pineapple, ham, avocado, havarti, and teriyaki sauce. If I ever come back to Oscar's, this is the burger I'm ordering. The fries were home cut and were seasoned with garlic parmesan. Oh so savory! Service was pretty good. The value was really good as well as cheese curds, 4 homemade fresh burgers, and a drink was like $53. If you are looking for a homemade burger with home cut fries, try Oscar's!

    Nice  and clean  old Milwaukee charm
    Mike R.

    Very good burger and fries , very good service , and for the size and quality of the burger, very reasonably priced. A winner !

    The big foot
    Danielle P.

    The food was excellent! A great place to get a burger. The have a parking lot and street parking. The place was super busy for a weekday. There was plenty on seating and bar seating.

    Bloody Mary
    Tony F.

    Came here with a group of friends since we were from out of the area, and can't wait to come back! Old school Mexican burger pub, with a very lively and loud atmosphere. Our waitress came to seat us right away and got our food order and drinks very fast as well. I ordered their famous "Big O" and it did not disappoint. Fries were also fresh (didn't taste like normal fast food fries) . The burgers are quite large , but everything tasted absolutely delicious. Can't wait to come back!

    Stopped in for one of these delicious treats..... late supper so why not
    Kay R.

    Service at the bar would be my only complaint. Other than that the food is good especially the burgers so if you ate in the area and are looking for a delicious burger and a quick drink try them out. Tuesdays 2 dollar tacos Wednesday wings

    Appetizer platter. A lot of food!
    Colleen H.

    Went to this restaurant with my book club group. We were given 2 tables at the back of the restaurant which worked out great because we were able to have our book discussion and able to hear each other. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. I ordered the large appetizer platter which had a lot on it for the price. All of the prices seemed very reasonable. Unfortunately, because our group was very large by the time my food arrived it wasn't very warm and being that everything was fried it lost some of its appeal. I think if we had a smaller group our food would have arrived all at the same time so I am sure it would have been hot. I will definitely be back to try the burgers because the prices seemed very reasonable.

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    The best burgers I've ever had. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, great service and amazing onion rings.

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    First time here, I was told that the O burger was good. It is a great burger! Nice atmosphere, courteous staff.

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    This is the go-to place for hamburgers. EXCELLENT Food and prices. Prompt service, welcoming atmosphere. Welcoming Staff.

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    Favorite place to eat with my family when we want burgers. My son insisted we take our family when they were visiting from out of state.

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    Ask the Community - Oscar's Pub & Grill

    Do they require reservation for 10? We don't need to pay together or even sit right next to each other, I'm not sure of the seating layout. TIA!

    I don't think they take reservations, but it would be polite to give them a heads up of how many people will be in your party, so they can plan accordingly.

    I heard Oscar's has Monday tacos? Sounds great! What can I expect?

    Tuesdays. Al Pastor or Carne Asada topped with a cilantro and onion mixture. Choice of corn or flour tortillas. Sauces served on the side. $1 per taco.

    Is the veggie burger vegan?

    Yes. It is bean based.

    What is on the fries?? I can't tell if it was parmigiana or not but it was delicious!

    Yes. That's what it is. Very yummy.

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
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    We were happy to find parking super close to the front door and then dismayed to find out we had a…read more45 minute wait time with nowhere to sit or stand without being in the way of servers. We got lucky and had bar seats open up after about 5 minutes which allowed us to grab cocktails and relax. After a bit we ordered some Brussel sprouts as an appetitizer and before they could show up our table opened up. My wife chose the 2 piece cod fry with chips while I opted for the perch fry with fries. Everything was spectacular. The bartenders were jumping around each other to keep people happy at the bar and the rest of the staff get people's bellies filled with food. If you go keep in mind there are no reservations and will probably be a wait, but they will take great care of you and serve you some awesome fish!

    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.

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    Sobelman's Pub & Grill - Double Sobelman Burger

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    4.0(983 reviews)
    0.7 miMenomonee River Valley
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    We came back to Sobelman's again yesterday and WOW -- somehow it was even better than the first…read moretime! We were lucky enough to have Ada as our server again, and she is truly the BEST. Since we had such a great experience with her before, we were so excited to see her again, and she absolutely did not disappoint. We went all in and literally ordered every appetizer on the menu (zero regrets ), and every single thing was incredible. The food was amazing, the drinks were great, and Ada made the entire experience so fun and seamless. She is attentive, friendly, upbeat, and somehow always seems one step ahead of what you need without ever making you feel rushed. Outstanding service like hers is hard to find, and she's a huge reason we'll keep coming back. Sobelman's -- please give Ada the recognition she deserves!

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    Our night at Oak Barrel was wonderful. Our food was delicious. The music was spot on. More than…read moreanything though, the service was so wonderful. The manager was so kind and so attentive. The servers were checking in on us and made sure me and my daughter had a great night. Great staff!

    Came here on a Friday night around 6pm for dinner, there were three of us, one child. The street…read morewas busy, full of older adults, drinking so we thought it would be hard to get a table, but it was very easy. They have a catcher machine in here, I got one, didn't win. They start you with free bacon grease popcorn, it was tasty, you can for sure taste the bacon! The staff were efficient, quick, nice. I got a German beer, and a soda water, my partner did as well. My kiddo got a lemonade. For appetizers we got the pretzel sticks, and the curds with marinara and ranch. So good! Both were well seasoned and delicious. For meals, I got the chicken Caesar salad wrap, with fries. It was good, creamy, and I had crispy chicken replace the grilled. The fries were good. My partner got the Cajun Mac and cheese with chicken and the waitress suggested a side of fries, he said it was very good. My child got the pepperoni pizza, they have a 12inch pizza and it was enjoyed! Definitely recommend for dinner when you're about to go to a show or if you're in the area!

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    4.3(363 reviews)
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    This place is a date night fave for my boyfriend and me. We have never eaten dinner here, but have…read moreenjoyed many a pint! It is a warm, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Our favorite place to settle in is the nook across to the spot where the musicians usually are. Service is friendly and so are the patrons! There hasn't been a time when a friendly stranger struck up a conversation with us. We will definitely be back!!!

    I haven't had dinner here in several years, and today was my first time in for brunch. I ordered…read morethe Irish Breakfast with eggs over easy (although they were cooked over medium), and Bubble & Squeak as my potato choice, which is fried mashed potatoes with cabbage and bacon, yet I didn't see or taste cabbage or bacon inside. The other components of the dish included fried bangers (sausages), black & white pudding (blood sausage & pork), baked beans, sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, bacon, and another small puck of sausage, as well as brown bread and butter. It was a great value with some items I liked and some I didn't due to personal preference, not because anything wasn't prepared well, as it all appeared to be cooked properly. My girlfriend ordered the Celtic Grilled Cheese with bacon, arugula, aged white cheddar, aioli, grilled tomatoes on toasted sourdough. Her sandwich looked amazing, and I regret not asking for a bite. That may be a future order for me. She loved it! I also ordered the County Clare Bloody Mary, which is made with their own seasoning blend and served with a chaser of Harp beer. They asked me how spicy I wanted it, and I said medium, which I think they nailed. This was one of the best Bloodies I've had in town! Overall, a nice brunch experience with good service and a great ambience. I do want to return to try more brunch items.

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    4.1(180 reviews)
    2.7 miLower East Side
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    Came here on a Saturday morning. The staff was super friendly and we got a table right away to…read morewatch Premier league games. It's an intimate setting but makes you feel like you're in London! Big TVs, beer, and food. I got the breakfast sandwich which was honestly super tasty and worth it. $14 and included breakfast potatoes. Fun vibe as Modelo was sponsoring a foot game

    This pub is alright. I will start with the things that I enjoyed. The vibes are great. Nice crowd…read moreof people. The atmosphere and decor are warm, moody, and cozy as one would expect from a British pub. Prices are decent for the Brady area. The scotch eggs were good. Small and delicious bites of protein goodness. My favorite thing was the fish fry/fish and chips. The fish was the best part because it was flaky with a light, crispy batter. Now there are two things that didn't go well. The first is the Lancashire hotpot. Traditional ones are supposed to have thin potatoes all covered over the top. This one only had a few on the side. See the picture below. The menu even said "topped with potatoes." The stew itself just tasted like ground beef in beef broth. It was sad. Service was not good. Our server never checked on us the whole night after taking our order. We couldn't get any drink refills and had to flag down a different server to close out our order. I generally enjoy British food and will come back to give them another chance. I would order different things next time, though.

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    3.9(338 reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown, Westown, Bronzeville
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    This is do not miss place - somehow I have missed this on every trip to Milwaukee...including at…read moreleast a dozen on the same street! How does this happen? Thanks as always to Yelp for finding OGBH - because this place is AWESOME! We wanted to sit at the bar, but the bar was busy, so we grabbed a table in the other room and the bartender came to us about 4 minutes later and said there were 2 spots at the bar! So, we moved to the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the next 3 hours - we might still be there, if it wasn't for the Brewers game we had tickets to! We enjoyed several different beers on tap, talked with the bartenders - specifically Mitch and Sarah and of course the other people at the bar. We enjoyed the OGBH Brat - for sure the best brat I have ever had. The bun is perfectly warm and toasty, the brat is delicious and full of flavor and of course, it's snappy! We even tried the bavarian pretzel with the yummy cheese! I love this place - I don't have to search for anywhere else to go now that I have found this gem!

    I love OGBH! Whether it's a sporting event night in downtown or just a random night, it's a great…read moreplace to stop in for a (root) beer or two. I'm not a beer drinker myself, so I always go for a liter of the root beer. I'm not even a huge root beer fan, but it feels fitting when I visit here. I love their chicken schnitzel tenders. The ranch here is so well-flavored and compliments the thin breading on the tenders.

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