I really love Story Hill, the only reason I knock it down a star is that despite being good food - I still feel like it's a bit over priced. It's a great environment with a lot of good drink options. I always opt for the Parker rolls which are tasty but again expensive for the amount you get, I typically order the trout (which until coming here I didn't realize was essentially the same as salmon). It's very good and the potato pancake is a nice touch. Over my visits I've also enjoyed trying the short rib gnocchi, butter chicken, and brussels. They also have a small party room which I have attended an event in before which is always a nice touch. It's secluded and of course much quieter than their main dining area which can get pretty loud! read more

I've been here before, but I don't know that I've ever ordered as well. The special was a giant burger that my new friends at the bar were splitting, but most of the menu is set up more family style - divided by plate size. The waitstaff will walk you through how that works your first time. We started with some of the taste & share plates - showing off WI cheese to the out of towners - and then a few people shared some gnocchi and beef tartare while a couple people got burgers. We had maybe 4 bites leftover, and no room for dessert, it was a personal victory. I'm sad I didn't get photos because I love the feel of each unique area that's here. The restaurant is bigger than you think because it's subdivided into smaller rooms. We had a group of 7 for a work event (which meant I kept my phone put away) and were in a cozy little nook in the back by ourselves, I'd never even noticed this little spot. What a fantastic time we had! read more

I finally visited Story Hill BKC for an actual dinner - my birthday dinner actually. I had a $5 BDay credit and it was on my list so BF and I went at about 5:30 sans reservation. At that time we were easily seated in the main dining area, but there were quite a few full tables already seated. Our service was excellent and friendly, thanks to Elly. The main dining room is not large. It remains fairly cozy and seating spills over to high top tables in the liquor store area, but no one was seated there during our visit. We started with the twin mushroom handpies - Local Mushroom Duxelles, Shredded Saxony and Montamoré, Sherry Syrup, Thyme Almond Gremolata. They took a long time to come out from the kitchen, which was understandable since they were baked in house, but they were still a little raw on top. Nonetheless, they were the best bite I had all evening. I had the Root Vegetable Agnolotti - Black Garlic Pasta, Sweet Potato And Ricotta, Celery Root Soubise, Toasted pine Nuts, Crispy Parsnip and Sage, Basil Oil. It was interesting and I enjoyed trying it, but I wasn't blown away. The sauce was thick and the filling was similar in texture and the overall effect was kind of muddy and smushy. It was helped by all the toppings, but this wasn't a home run. BF had the Tuesday burger special, in this case a Bacon Barbecue - Prime beef, coffee BBQ, crispy onion strings. He enjoyed it quite a bit and said the barbecue sauce was not too overwhelming. It was a big burger and quite filling. I had a Manhattan and a glass of wine - both of which were very good. They offer up a celebration dessert - an unbaked cheesecake slice with chocolate sauce and cherries. It was a nice light bite to end the dinner and we enjoyed it. I will say that I find their pricing to be somewhat aggressive. Several of their appetizers, sharables and sides are priced like main dishes and their main dishes are priced as if this were a high-end steak house instead of a more casual eatery. My pasta was fairly good, but more than a steak at comparable restaurants at $33. It was not THAT good. read more

Story Hill BKC - Tuesday Burger Special - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What a delicious find in MKE! Starting off immediately with the food, order the Sirloin Steak Sandwich. I will be dreaming about this and the winter slaw until the next time I'm in the area and I can pop in. I didn't get a chance to fully take in the space because I was on a serious time crunch, but what I can say is all the good smells hit you as soon as you walk in. I immediately knew this was going to be a meal I loved. I also ordered the Mexican Chocolate Latte which I liked and took to go but I feel like there was cayenne in addition to the cinnamon and that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Regardless, I enjoyed it and took it on the road with me. I tried one of the coffee potatoes and the coffee flavor on it is light but gives it a slightly burnt taste. Again I enjoyed it, but we had mixed reviews at our table. Our server was phenomenal. Super attentive and bubbly. Story Hill BKC is on my list for regular returns now. read more

The small company I work for wanted to celebrate our annual software release, so we met for a nicer dinner at Story Hill BKC. For my meal I went with the Confit Rohan Duck Leg, one of their specials of the day. In addition to our meals we got a few appetizers to share (the Milwaukee Beef Tartare, the Wisconsin Cheese Plate, and the Rosemary Brie Pull-Apart Bread.) I wasn't brave enough to try the beef tartare (medium rare is the least cooked I usually go), but those that did try it liked it. I liked the rosemary brie bread moreso than the cheese plate (again, I'm not adventurous enough for some of the funkier cheeses). The duck confit and polenta it came with were excellent. That's something I'd definitely order again if I'm lucky enough to be there when it's on special again. The biggest problem we had was the timing of our food coming out of the kitchen. There were only six of us in the party, so not a huge group, thus it shouldn't have been hard for all of our meals to come out sort of close together. Two people got their plates and waited almost five minutes before they began to pick at them. Minutes later two more got their plates. Again, a long wait ensued before the last two got theirs. The poor timing by the kitchen staff made for an awkward dining experience. read more

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Wow, this place has been on my list to try and it did not disappoint. The drinks, food, atmosphere and service were amazing. The savory crepes, specials and pancakes are a must. We lived the drinks so much we got one of their premade cocktails to go. We will be back. Tip: Make a reservation online to not wait long. read more

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This place is a little cozy so a reservation is recommended. A group of 4 of us went for Saturday Brunch. We split a cinnamon roll and that was plenty for my group, but it was absolutely delicious. Everyone who works here is top notch, not just our server. The ingredients used are incredible, fresh and inventive. I had the crepe monsieur which was sooo good. It is rather large and our server asked if she could box it up for me. I LOVE that! Two of my friends had one of the three specials each. The descriptions/presentation were very interesting. There is a wine/beer shop which I didn't actually check out, but it looked neat! read more

Story Hill BKC - Crepe Monsieur (After I had dug into it!) - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We were here for brunch. They offer just the brunch menu on weekends, FYI. (Wasn't able get order from regular menu for Saturday lunch.) The food was really good - the Bennie's are delish! They also accommodate special diets if needed. Service was prompt and friendly. Accurate orders and they allow for split checks. Ambience is quaint, super cute. There's a restaurant side and a bar side, and both are nice. They take reservations, which is a bonus on busy weekends. Would come back! read more

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Love this place! Not your common menu so be prepared to try something new. We like to split our choices so we get a taste of each. Never disappointed with service. Ambiance - nice, a little small but doesn't feel too crowded. read more

Great late lunch at BKC! Never disappointed - great service, fantastic menu, and a laid back vibe. I had the summer panzanella, and my dining companions enjoyed a savory crepe and Italian bomber sandwich. Delicious! read more

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Very attentive waitress and amazing food and drinks. Had rolls, chicken meatball, Brussels and catfish schnitzel. read more

Story Hill BKC - Cocktail flight. Buffalo in Snow, Sangria, Margarita. - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Story Hill BKC was delicious! I had the brunch crepeurrito -basically a breakfast burrito with a crepe instead of tortilla. I wasn't a fan of the sauce but the burrito itself was delicious!! Plentiful portion, unique offerings, and good service. Wasn't asked about a coffee refill, hoping that was an oversight. But the food and service otherwise was great! I would definitely stop in again! read more

Story Hill BKC - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It has been over seven years since our only other visit to this restaurant. Last time we were here for brunch and this time for dinner. Actually we had a birthday dinner for a group of 14 in their small backroom. The menu is somewhat small but the selections were very interesting. They position their menu as something your share family style but most of us just ordered mains and did very little sharing. I ordered a mai tai to start and it was traditionally made with a rum floater so it was strong and delicious. We ordered their flaky rolls which were excellent. I opted for the trout baked on a cedar plank which was very tasty with the potato waffle. My wife got the short rib gnocchi that was very good and very tender. The prices for most of the mains were in the $30 - $40 range. Our waitress did a great job keeping things moving and everyone had a fun time. One side note: there was no Brewer game the night we were here which made for easy parking and no traffic. I would definitely check their schedule when making your plans. read more

We had a reservation. Shortly after we arrived 2 tables opened up yet we were never seated until 20 minutes later. Hostess said that those table were for people with reservations, um hello!! Later she seated which was apparently her friend and co-worker at one of the table and it was clear he did NOT have a reservation as I over heard the conversation. Once we were finally seated, the waitress came pretty quick to take our drink order, however the drinks arrived 15 minutes later. I ordered the berry crepes and my husband ordered the avocado toast. They were EXTREMELY penurious with the egg cream! The little they gave me was on the plate and not on the crepes. SO DRY!! I had to ask for some maple syrup for the crepes. My Husband opted to add two over easy eggs on his toast. He is so glad he did because he said with out them it would have been terribly dry. Portions were large and our server was okay. Not sure I will go back read more

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This place has been on my list for years, as many friends in the area have recommended it. I was able to grab brunch here with friends and it was fantastic. They had seasonal cocktails, mocktails, and traditional drinks in all varieties. We got placed at a high top in their bottle shop area which is dangerous when there are so many great options. They provide lots of great goodies that you can purchase and take home, including the N/A and alcoholic batched versions of some of their signature cocktails. I grabbed their frittata and it was delicious. Potatoes, eggs, bacon and so fresh. I would absolutely go back and would love to try dinner in the future! read more

Story Hill BKC - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Been here several times before, but it has been a while (Milwaukee has so many great restaurants). Has a 6:00pm reservation on a Thursday night and got right in. Got greeted right away, and served waters. The drinks menu has plenty to choose from, and a nice selection mocktails. The menu is always inventive with plenty of choices. We like to try different/interesting entrees for sharing. We got; Roasted Delicata Squash, Butter Chicken Thighs, Roasted Agnoloni, Puttanesca Pork Tenderloin, and a Rush Creek Reserve Cheese Plate (a special). We loved "most" everything, especially the Butter Chicken, and Tenderloin. To be honest the Rush Creek Cheese plate was a little underwhelming. Service the entire evening was terrific. Friendly, attentive, with thorough understanding of all the entrees. We saved a little room for dessert and split some Chiffon Cake, Warm Cherry Pie, and Pound Cake. I nice finish to an excellent meal. The dining room can get noisy, and make it hard to hear at time. We will definitely keep BKC on our list of go to places. read more

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I have been here twice now and only for brunch. I don't get to Story Hill often but this is a great spot. The atmosphere is both fun and sophisticated. And the food is both delicious and inventive. The restaurant has been busy both times I've visited but I was able to get a seat at the bar. They have Valentine coffee. Service is always attentive and nice. I have had the shakshuka on my first visit. There are lots of variations on this dish out there. I liked Story Hill BKC's with its sumac mayo and smoked lentils. The naan bread is perfect for capturing the perfect bite. More recently I had the spinach and mushroom waffle. I almost overlooked it on the menu but I'm glad I tried it. It's a savory waffle with poached eggs, feta, shallot marmalade, drizzled with a little truffle oil and accompanied by broccolini and a small salad. The dish had a nice balance of light and heavy elements. There is a nice selection of desserts and bakery items. I had the day's coffee cake--triple chocolate. I tried to take small bites and enjoy it with my coffee. The menu seems to change from time to time and there were a few specials available. The people sitting next to me said that they'd never had anything bad there. This is definitely on the rotation when I'm in the area. read more

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Story Hill is one of the best brunch places I've ever been to based on their food alone. They have a rotating special brunch menu which always has the most delicious options and then they have their standard menu as well. They have select craft cocktails and delicious bloody marys! I love that the have a cocktail flight which I think is unique. They also have a bottle shop next to their table section that includes wine and a selection of spirits. Have not tried dinner here yet but would love to try it out! read more

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I visited story Hill BKC last week for dinner with colleagues during a visit to Milwaukee. It was absolutely amazing. The restaurant has two sides--bar and dining room. We sat on the bar side, which was cozy and had high top tables. They also have a larger dining room that still feels quite intimate. The menu is designed to share and that worked great with our small party of three. The adult beverage menu offers lots of great options and I really enjoyed my rye Manhattan. For dinner, our group split several items, including the Milwaukee beef tartare the beef, short rib gnocchi, and the seared brussels sprouts. All were quite delicious., but if I had to pick a favorite it was the beef tartare. If one thing stood out more than anything else, it was the service. One of our group has dietary restrictions which I had mentioned when I made the reservation. Our server came over right away to make sure she understood the dietary restrictions and then came back with a menu that she had marked up to show what could be modified, what substitutions could be made, and what dishes to avoid. While we found parking relatively quickly, I could see that it may be challenging on the weekend with street parking being the predominant option. All in all it was a fantastic meal and definitely a place I'd like to visit again when I return to Milwaukee. read more

Grabbed a yummy Brunch before a Brewers game. Fast and kind service, and the food is extra yum. May have stayed for a second drink after eating- Aperol spritz, anyone?? read more

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Went to Story Hill BKC with a friend and enjoyed everything! Highly recommend getting a reservation since it was pretty busy on a Saturday morning. The service was still great and I had a very nice experience with our server. She convinced us to start off with a cinnamon roll (not hard to convince two girls on a sweet treat) and it was divine! I had a savory waffle dish, with mushrooms, broccoli, poached eggs and so much more. The dish was complex but the flavors all made sense. This restaurant's vibes are like hometown brunch spot and it was great seeing people of all walks of life there. I will definitely be back! read more

Story Hill BKC - Cinnamon Roll - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The food, ambiance and service was on point. I love the cocktail called Brunch Punch it was delicious and had the right amount of kick! The portions are good especially if you are having cocktails with your meal. Two huge negatives for me: the parking situation was ridiculous, I lack patience especially when hungry, I'll Uber on next visit. Second a manager tried to get us to leave although we had a round of drinks coming when we told her she apologized. I prefer brunch venues that don't pressure a party to leave. Server was super awesome! I'll be back but I won't be driving. read more

Story Hill BKC - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went here for brunch and the food and service was amazing. Highly recommend their burger and crepes.

Enjoyed the short rib gnocchi! Always a great atmosphere and service too! Glad that this is one of my regular local destinations!

We have now been to Story Hill BKC twice and have officially dubbed it our new favorite brunch spot in Milwaukee! The moment you walk in, staff greet you with a warm midwestern welcome. While the restaurant space is fairly large with two different rooms, the ambiance is intimate and welcoming. Clean, modern, and open, the decor is definitely inviting! The first time we visited we started with the sausage roll and the second time we started with the tomato bread. Both were absolutely scrumptious. However, the tomato bread is next level. I would seriously consider getting this all to myself in the first. Fresh, flavorful, healthy, and filling! We have tried four meals at this pint and loved each one! My spouse got the brunch burger both times and loved it! I got the crepe monsieur the first time and loved the umami and savory flavors. The second time I got the smash burger Benedict and thoroughly enjoyed the meaty savory decadence. Coffee is delicious and baked goods are top notch. We got a brandy chocolate chip cookie to go last time and ate it later on in the day...it was so worth the wait! Prices are reasonable and the space is clean. We look forward to our next visit to Milwaukee so that we can return to Story Hill BKC. It is well worth the trip! read more

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We came at about 530 on Saturday and did not have a reservations. We were happy to sit at the bar and the service at the bar was excellent. We happen to hit the visit during happy hour so that was an added bonus. Mushroom pies were delicious, the special of the day was fantastic, but the highlight was the wild rice salad which included thick cut bacon. read more

Story Hill was great! Service was great and the lighting and music level matched! The menu was creative and everything we tried was delicious, definitely high up on my list moving forward, can't wait to come back! Everything from our appetizer to our entrees was delicious and I'd recommend all of them! read more

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Unplanned visit and did not disappoint. Very cool brunch place. The place is clean, nice and welcoming, you can purchase wine! The Mexican mocha was delicious (the spices were amazing) . I tried the berries, bananas and cream crepes and very good. My son is very picky eater and loved the chicken fingers. They were crispy and golden to perfection. The service was great! We took some baked goodies for the road...yummy! read more

Story Hill BKC - Berries, bananas Crepes and brunch burger - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Story Hill BKC. It has a fun vibe that works for date night and casual dining. The wait staff were very attentive and the food was outstanding. We enjoyed the heirloom tomatoes (seasonal), the mushroom hand pies, the veal ribs and the roast cauliflower salad. All of the food had original flavor profiles that were delicious. Great find! read more

Story Hill BKC - Mushroom hand pies - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have been trying to get into this place for brunch on the weekends which is next to impossible as a walk in and I found that out the hard way, this is not a place you go to spur of the moment with out reservations. Todays attempt would be go on a weekday at first open and I got a table as the place filled up around me. The place is nice in a modern casual way with a big bar, two dining rooms and a wine/liquor room in the back with a private table for 12. Casey was my server and did a great job working the busy room and still tending to me. I started with a spicy Bloody Mary which came with a pickle, good meat stick and a nice piece of cheese. The Bloody Mary was better than average and good. I ordered the shakshouka which is two eggs baked in a cumin tomato sauce, smoked lentils, cilantros, goat cheese and sumac mayo with naan, a flat bread. My brunch plate hit the table and looked amazing with a smokey smell. The eggs are baked in the dish so they are cooked hard. The smokeyness of the lentils with the cumin had a similar feel of a breakfast slinger plate from Missouri minus the meat. It was like a chili vegan breakfast breakfast plate. This dish is not on a lot of menus and when my server explained the specials I stopped her and I said I'm here for one thing and she said good choice because that's my favorite here. Overall this is a great brunch place with friendly staff and great food but make reservations before you go over. read more

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This place is great. I've loved everything I've ordered here. Their drinks are amazing and happy hour is just perfect! Would highly recommend! read more

I think we found a new contender for go to date night spot in Milwaukee! The restaurant itself is a great mixture of relaxed and intimate. I have now been to Story Hill BKC a couple of times and have enjoyed everything that I have tried. I think the stand outs for me are the burger and the Crayfish Rangoons - so delicious! We will for sure be going back soon and I am so excited to try more from their ever changing menu! read more

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5 stars - and then some! This place is the real deal - it is fantastic in every way. We were in Milwaukee for one night, and got lucky and dined here. I can't say enough about the food - the chef knows how to create dishes with ingredients that work beautifully together. Every item is designed to be shared, but that's a big of a bummer - you'll want to eat all yourself. We started with the whipped feta dip - amazing!! It was creamy and bursting with flavor. The pomegranate molasses and the smoked honey were perfect complements to the bacon and feta. With the pine nuts, this dish was a super start to our meal. Our next dish was a smoked duck sausage - a seasonal dish. Made it house by the chef the sausage was not greasy or fatty - it was just right. I could have eaten that all night. For our "main" dish..we had butter chicken thighs. This was yummy, but not necessarily authentic Indian. That said, our waitress told us it would be more the chef's take on a midwestern version of the dish - and in that light, like everything else we had, it was a home run. And when it comes to service, our waitress Rachel could not have been more helpful or delightful. She is charming and happy, and has great passion for and knowledge about the food. If you go here, definitely see if you can be seated at one of her tables. She will give you great advice and great service. I literally have no constructive advice to offer for this restaurant. It's a little pricey (what place isn't these days?) but 100% worth it! read more

Great service and atmosphere for a Sunday brunch, but the food was lacking just a bit of je ne sais quoi. brunch burger topped with sunny side up eggs, and cooked just right, but under seasoned. Kind of confused that they missed the seasoning of the patty so much, since I really expect much from Story Hill! I'm going to assume it was more of a fluke this time. I also had this egg omelette-like dish but I can't remember the name. It was fluffy and cheesy. It was good but not jaw dropping. mimosa ok, this, I definitely had better. So anyway, overall, I'm giving them 4 stars because I know they are better. I'm somewhat surprised that I was so under wowed this time. read more

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decent brunch spot in mke & overall yummy. easy enough to make a reservation on the same week for a sunday brunch. the italian crepe (on their specials menu) was a unique option and had lots of flavor - not sure what the sauce on top was made out of but it complimented the crepe well. eggs were a nice addition too. service was prompt read more

Story Hill BKC - italian crepe - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Omg... this place gives me ALL the feels! Ambiance A. Such a cool bistro vibe. Service. A++++. Sam is amazing. Across the board. Food. Such attention to detail. I can't wait to come back for dinner. I had to try the steak sandwich because it was such a glorious combination. #trufflemayo. The French Silk pie was beyond melt in your mouth. Sam suggested the perfect wine to accompany my sandwhich. a+ read more

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Food was amazing and the homemade drinks on tap were awesome as usual. Highly recommend this spot!

Our first time stopping in Story Hill BKC (which stands for bottle kitchen cocktail if you didn't know that, we didn't). It's such a cute place with a great vibe from their outdoor awning to their handwritten cocktails menu. The industrial style does well still feeling very homey and welcoming. The drinks were so tasty. And the baked provolone was the perfect snack to go with them. Just be warned: the dish the cheese is in is Very HOT. (Yes common sense should have told me that but I learned the hard way and even after watching me do it my husband also had to learn the hard way.) Great, friendly service and good deals on drinks. Also appreciated the note outside with recommendations on where to go during times they aren't open. Both helpful and great support of other local businesses. read more

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First time at BKC for dinner, and enjoyed it just as much as my previous lunch visits! My husband and I came for a little date night and we're sat in the bar side of the restaurant. In my opinion there's no bad spot to sit because they have a great all around atmosphere. We were quickly greeted with water and menus. My eyes went straight to the jalapeno Paloma - one of my fave cocktails - and Story Hill's version did not disappoint. Not too sweet, and just the right amount of spice. My husband opted for something from the beer list and it came in a big glass mug, love it. Different from their lunch/brunch menu, their dinner menu is more of tapas or share-able plates. They're made to order, so when you put a few in they just come out one by one when they're hot and ready from the kitchen. To our surprise we could only manage two plates because we were full enough after that! First was some sort of veggie/asparagus dish which we really enjoyed. It had a lovely sauce drizzled over it, along with what I think was crispy onions (?). Following that we got the pub cheese burger. And while that sounds like your basic burger, let me tell ya, it's not! Flavors galore with a steak house seasoned patty, tart cherry sauce, truffle mayo, pickles, bacon jam (omfg), shoe string potatoes, and dripping English cheese sauce. We both could not get over how good this burger was. Would love to try more of the dinner time items on offer so we'll be sure to come back. read more

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We were a little early for dinner so we had the midday menu and were a little nervous because it is limited. Everything we had however blew us away. Great flavor and unique combinations. We sat at the bar and service was quick and very friendly. The bar was cozy but not overly crowded, nice to eat and relax for a late lunch. read more