As a pescatarian, sometimes I plain old miss delicious, meaty bar food. And sometimes, I just want to be surrounded by hipsters who are a little more laid back than the Chicago variety. The Palomino is perfect for satisfying these cravings. I don't live in Milwaukee, but will always visit The Palomino when I'm in town and recommend it to others. It's the perfect bar for hungry meat and non-meat eaters alike! read more

Currently having a love affair with Palomino. They're knocking it out of the house. Yes I miss the old dingy atmosphere and loads of fried sides with my meals, but what they're doing now goes above and beyond that. Quality food. Thought out entrees and ingredients. And that chicken. Damn that fried chicken is near perfection. Almost once a week I'll get the hot fried chicken sandwich to go, my housemate gets it vegan and she says it's just as amazing. Juicy, crispy, tender chicken. Their cheese curds are on point as well!! read more

Vegan friendly!!! So many options for vegans and seriously so yummy. Vegan or not, order the tater tots!

Went on a day trip to Milwaukee from Chicago with the boyfriend lasty week. Decided we wanted to stop by this snazzy little place and get some lunch and maybe a drink. Called around 1pm to get directions. The girl told us exactly how to get there, no problem. We tried to go in at 2pm but realized they were closed. Not open until 3pm. Now, lets see, we called at 1pm saying we were on our way....why wouldnt you mention you didnt open until 3pm? weird. Anyway, we hung out around the area for a hour or so and went back around 3:30. A couple people at the bar...just opened..thats cool. Went to go sit down and the waitress said the eating area wasnt open yet. Kitchen doesnt open until 4pm. So, the boy goes to the bathroom and we are about to leave when someone else says the kitchen is open. We were getting confused. So we sat at the bar and the bartender got us beers and menus. We ended up ordering some fried cheese curds, which were really great. I also got the bbq bacon cheddar burger with onion rings and sweet potatoes and the boy got a sammich and tots. Upon leaving we both had stomach aches from all the fried foods. All in all, the place is pretty cool to check out ...food is great, alot of choice, just most of it is fried. Dont recommend the sweet potato side. Probably would have been a lot cooler if i went at night when the place had more people in it. read more

So far everything I have ordered here has been pretty damn good. The sweet potato tots, dirty rice, buffalo chicken sammich, blue cheese burger, and buffalo wings are all very tasty. I have also heard this is an awesome place for vegetarians. The prices are okay, maybe a little overpriced. read more

we make special trips from chicago just to eat here. super fun, greasy, vegan bar food galore. (they also have regular bar food, so it works for non-vegans too) good atmosphere too. worth the drive. i promise. read more

I had been dying to go here for about a year before I finally made it. It's like a dive bar with tables to boot. I had the Friday Fish Fry. Yum. My friend had a delicious and healthy salad. Rarely do I find a restaurant that can do greasy food and tasty salads equally as well. I also love the selection of local beers on tap. We sat at the bar and had great service. They have cool decorations (like a Harley) on the inside, too. It's hipster-ish without being too pretentious! read more

Great place, all of their food has been great (eaten there about five times), just bring back the sweet potato casserole or whatever it was!!!! (even though the sweet potato tots are pretty good too) read more

Good atmosphere and drinks. The menu is rather unique with some cool combinations. I went with the fish fry since it was a Friday night. It was a pretty standard portion for the price. The service was spotty. read more

I was brought here by some friends (locals) for Brunch on a Sunday morning. Tots and food were decent, the service wasn't. That being said the "Moscow Mule" and aptly named "hangover breakfast specials" certainly cured what was ailing me after a typical night of visiting Milwaukee. I only wish there were a better beer selection but all in all a decent neighborhood bar that both gives and cures hangovers. read more

Palomino caters to vegetarians and vegans. You'll find a lot of tasty comfort food like macaroni and cheese, po'boys, and hush puppies. I recommend the black bean burger or the mac n cheese. The tofu scramble for brunch is super tasty and we find ourselves here nearly every weekend for it. It's the only place I've found that doesn't try to make the tofu scramble look and taste like eggs. read more

Very good vegan and vegetarian grub. Overly smokey atmosphere, but sitting outdoors in the summer is great. Good burgers, and great sweet potato chips. Cheap Blatz beer. read more

Great food and great service. The bartender comped our drinks after a simple miscommunication about seating preference, which was unnecessary but highly appreciated. The food came to us quickly and the place wasn't overcrowded for Sunday brunch. Reasonable prices even without free drinks. Overall a great brunch experience and one of the more low key weekend brunch places in Milwaukee. The bartenders seemed laid-back and seemed to be enjoying each other and their job, which is always a plus for me (we sat at the bar so not much to say about the servers). The potato pancakes were especially well-executed. I definitely want to go back sometime and make sure I save room for desert. read more

Super slow service. Received wrong side choice, after reconfirming with waiter. Runny, undercooked eggs. This place is coasting.

I find that local bar food in milwaukee tends to be the most eclectic and delicious food out of all other restaurants. The Palomino is no exception. Kudos. read more

All problems fixed! We've been back regularly now and the food is fantastic with service to match, finally!! Super pleased.

Nice place, The food and service are great but it was hard to enjoy any of it because it's so smokey! Unless something is done about the smoke, I won't go back, which is too bad because I really liked the place. read more

A fun atmosphere and a pretty good menu! A comfortable neighborhood spot.

Got chx and waffles. Great! Chx and waffles is always good! Chicken came out raw.... told the waitress and she said it was the bone marrow? Uh... no, blood only seeps through everything when you touch the meat. Last time i checked, red fluid from chicken means it's raw.... other than that, the hash brown casserole was good and so are the bloodies. read more

BRUNCH IS NOT WHAT IT USER TO BE: Not sure if there was a change in their kitchen staff but the food is not the same anymore. I used to come here regularly and loved getting the chicken fried stake or biscuits and gravy. My last 2 visits I was disappointed to see a change on both of my favorite dishes, flavor and quality has declined. read more

If you're going for food, definitely try to sit outside. it was loud, dark, and, well, bar-ish inside. But outside was lovely on a warm summer night! The toffalo wings, while sounding bizarre, are incredible. BBQ sauce is the way to go. The vegan chicken fried steak was also incredible...the gravy...mmmm.... It was exciting to go somewhere that had really good and interesting vegetarian food instead of just salad and pasta with sauteed veggies. I only wish they had sprecher root beer instead of the HFCS-laden one. read more

Oh Palomino. I try so hard to love you. The menu is just so up and down. Went here for dinner in October for the first time in about a year. Was pleasantly surprised. Veggie options were solid, the hush puppies were back on the menu and service was great. Went back a few weeks later and the menu had changed. Veggie options were less than stellar. Food was lacking and very blah, no spice or anything interesting. Service was still great and my beer, as always, was cold and delicious. This place has been so up and down over the last five years that I think I'm done trying. Which makes me sad because I want to love it. read more

Went for Sunday Brunch. The biscuits and gravy were amazing! Definitely will be back.

Perhaps one of my favorite bars. Ever. Atmosphere is part old-school tavern, part whiskey soaked western. Great juke box. If for some odd reason no one is playing it, the bartenders will usually line something up that's even better. I'm pretty impressed with the vegan menu as well as a traditional bar food menu. After several hours of Pabst and shots of Jameson, the tater tots come in pretty handy. read more

OK OK So I rarely give a restaurant a second chance after so thoroughly disappointing in their first attempt. A friend told me that the Palomino had undergone a renovation and maybe got new owners. So after me and my girlfriend were debating the options for brunch we settled on giving the Palomino another chance. Well first when we arrived the inside was completely different. Gone was the pool table that nearly lead to disaster last time, The booths had been redone as well as the table setup. We were seated very quickly and we ordered a nice fish fry sandwich, which came with homemade coleslaw. The server was a bit overwhelmed but she was the only one there so I will not dock a place for that. All in all very nice comeback from the awful first experience. Very nice job expect me back soon! read more

Disappointingly short menu , slow food service, cold food and overcooked beef that was not close to medium rare as ordered When slow service and cold food and med well burger brought to waitress awareness the reply was less than acceptable "the kitchen got slammed" which was simply not true. Our order was taken with 3 other tables occupied ! At least manager removed the charge for the cold appetizer read more

Best vegan kicker bar within 100 miles of the bronze Fonze...OK, with food that good the praise should be less nuanced. seriously, the vegan "wings", made with seitan and tofu may just be better than any that required plucking. I'm not committed to a vegan lifestyle yet, but the food here goes a long way to closing the deal. Not just a nostalgia trip for former carnivores but an interesting way to cook that can stand on its own. read more

A change for the better. While the old place was fun, the new menu is a major step-up in terms of food quality. Sure it is different but they really executed the food well. The tator tots are real, made from scratch versus ore Ida. In fact everything was made from scratch. They also have a fantastic bourbon list. If you want to old Palomino this isn't it, but if you want a really awesome bar food experience this is. read more

If I had a car I would make sure to take weekend trips up to Milwaukee just to eat at this place. Great atmosphere with a nice patio in the summer, pretty close to the lake. I especially enjoy the vegan condiments that go with their tater tots, they really nailed it on the head with their vegan/vegetarian bar food. read more

I go to the Palomino a lot and 1/2 of the time I enjoy it, 1/2 of the time I think "why do I go here"? Beer selection on tap is usually okay, not as good as other bars in the area, but okay. Have a lot of bottled beer, but with so many people drinking Pabst and Schlitz, it feels odd ordering an "expensive" beer. I really like the tater tots, but the other food is just okay. I go here a lot because there aren't a lot of bars around here that actually serve food, especially late. Before the smoking ban they were non smoking before 10 which was nice, but then I'd have to leave at 10 which was a bummer. Now that smoking ban is here, it's more enjoyable. But do you really have to let your customers smoke on the front step so I have to walk thru a cloud of smoke to get in? I guess non smoking is still less than a month old so I'll give it time. Friendly bartenders but most of them seem to be competing to see who can dress the ugliest. I realize it's hipster, but a sports bra under a tank top is not really something you should wear to work, even if it's hot. read more

Consistently great! Been here several times and don't have any complaints. Fast seating, good drink menu, and awesome food. Love the brunch menu! read more

Was introduced to The Palomino by my boyfriend while friends were in town visiting. I was delighted. For a Saturday morning, it was perfectly quiet in there. Our waitress was sweet as can be and timely. We shared the cinnamon rolls--oh so sinfully good. I love cinnamon rolls, so I can be picky when it comes to finding the good ones. I'd definitely recommend! I enjoyed the yogurt with house-made granola, local honey, and fruit. Perfect blend of textures and sweetness to balance the creamy and slightly sour taste of plain yogurt. Others had a giant waffle (I mean giant), biscuits and gravy, and eggs. All was fantastic. read more

You really can't go wrong with fried chicken and the Palomino does it really really right. I had their fried chicken sandwich after taking a pie class one night. Not only can they fry up a mean bird, they can also bake some tasty pies. The pie class was very approachable for all levels and very hands on. The instructors were really helpful and more than happy to answer everyone's questions. I fancy myself an above average baker and I left with some great tips & tricks to bake better pies. Highly recommended. read more

Seriously, we love this joint. Last time we were in Milwaukee, we drove to Bay View every night just to hang here.. and then bought t-shirts, too! Awesome beer choices and really good vegetarian menu options. And pool tables! It's a classic. Top that off with funky bartenders and you are all set. read more

This place is great. Bar food with vegan options! The food is good with generous portion sizes. With a sandwich you can choose between a ton of different sides for two different options plus one dip. I think it's really great that you can get two sides of your choice instead of just a ton of one side. This place is awesome, it makes me wish I lived in Milwaukee! read more

Wow. Really terrible. I spent $12 on a burger, only to later wonder how a burger could taste so bad? Big mistake. Any fast food would've been better. read more

For the love of God/Goddess, put a vegan burger on the menu! Been waiting for years for these guys to add this back in. This was one of the first vegan option places I found when I started down this path. Been frustrated with the vegan options ever since the menu changed. read more

The fried chicken is really good here. This year, they revamped and renovated. At first, the revamped menu was annoying and slightly overpriced. Now, the tots are back and the sammies are getting more creative. Keep it up, Im looking forward to Whiskey & Pie soon! read more

This place rocks! Appetizers were delicious, drinks were out of this world. The Old Fashioneds scream Wisconsin. Staff was attentive and friendly. Prices were as expected. Will return soon! read more

Good food. I hear the vegans like it as well. I prefer the wings.