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    The Yard

    4.0 (52 reviews)
    ModerateLounges
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Live music

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    a patio with a couch and table
    Joanna T.

    I honestly had no idea The Yard existed as my previous visits to Iron Horse were not during patio season. Let me tell you - this is an impressive patio space! First, it's really big with plenty of casual lounge groupings - perfect for groups of all sizes. Second, it's mostly covered so even if it's a bit drizzly you can still enjoy the outdoors. Third - gorgeous plants everywhere. They've done a great job of creating divisions with plants and furniture where you feel like spaces are semi private. Outdoor TV's and heaters make this a great place to watch a game. Can you tell I really love the design here? Anyway, we stopped during the break between a wedding ceremony and receiption for a few libations. As you might expect, there's a nice cocktail list, plenty of beer options and some very drinkable wine. I was pleased to see a French sparkling at $12, but displeased that my drink was served in a crappy plastic cup and was flat. I get the need for plastic on a patio but you need to do better - there are plastic options that look nicer. (They had VCP by the glass at $22 and I wouldn't have been happy getting that in a solo cup for sure). We did grab a few snacks too - fabulous Clock Shadow curds and homemade chips & dip. Both were really good & something I'd get again. Service was pleasant but probably shouldn't have served me flat champagne. Overall, the space is a winner & I'd go back!

    Genevieve K.

    We had such an awesome time at The Yard! We went to celebrate a friend getting a new job and we're able to get in just fine on a weekday with plenty of empty tables and couches on the patio. We decided to do light appetizers and drinks. The environment is great. The patio has tons of plants and there is an awesome aesthetic. The service was great and our food came out fairly quickly. It would be a great spot for a date night or a girls night! Definitely can accommodate large groups with the big couches.

    English Muffin samich with potatoes. Simple, yet amazing.
    Warren D.

    Finding places with good outdoor options is tricky enough in Milwaukee without the Roro virus throwing everything into chaos, so when some friends suggested The Yard we were a bit apprehensive. However, it turns out we had no reason to be, it was fantastic! First, service was impeccable. Taylor was attentive, patient with some of the more high-maintenance members of the dining party, and observant, picking up on a couple of birthdays in the group and surprising us with a decadent, amazing brownie ice cream sundae (really, it's the thing that dreams are made of--so good I didn't even get a picture of it!) at the end of the meal. The food was just as good as the service. The menu is not expansive, but to me that's the mark of a chef who knows their stuff--more dishes means more ingredients which can lead to more waste. Pick things that you can focus on and do them well, and that's what The Yard does. The English Muffin samich was fantastic! I was worried that the sausage would be spicy but it was quite flavorful without causing my stomach to protest later on in the day. And I am not a fan of potatoes, but these suckers were outstanding, slathered in a gravy that I would consider eating all by itself and featuring a level of crispiness that was heavenly. Can't wait to go back!

    Heather C.

    Driving around looking for a new place to try breakfast and came across this place. It's interesting. Yes, it's called the yard but we didn't realize seating was outside, so be prepared for that in case you didn't know as it was a bit chilly when we went. They had a DJ playing around 11 on a Sunday, music is fine but we were seated right next to him so it was way too loud and who wants to hear upbeat almost club like songs at 11am? Menu is very limited so we both just went with the seasonal omelette. By seasonal all it meant was spinach, cheese, and onions. How is that seasonal? Sounds like an omelette you would make whenever or at home, nothing special about it. It comes with fingerling potatoes which were good and your choice of sourdough or English muffin. Just two choices? Doesn't seem like much to offer. My boyfriend also got a Bloody Mary which tasted pretty good and had a little bit of a kick. Overall, I don't see myself going back there unless I was staying at the hotel. It's definitely not a bad place to eat breakfast there's just not anything special about it.

    Wisconsin salad and a buffalo wing
    Laura L.

    We loved this place! FANTASTIC outside covered and uncovered patio area with great furniture able to accommodate both small and large groups. So cool looking and comfortable. Dogs are welcome! There are even water bowls for them! And if you like cheese curds, these are the best!!! Omg! My fam unanimously agreed on that! We also ordered the Wisconsin salad (yum) and buffalo wings. Everyone was happy, service was great, food was pretty tasty, and the ambience was amazing! We will definitely drive across the border to come back to this Milwaukee establishment! Perhaps we will even stay at the hotel.

    Cheese curds and Calamri
    Wendy M.

    My fiancé brought me here for a date night yesterday, and the vibe of this place is ADORABLE! They had lots of seating, and I am a big plant lady, and they had tons of plants outside. It felt like a like a mini getaway. The cheese curds were some of the best curds I've ever had!! The calamari was disappointing over cooked and rubbery. Overall, this is a great spot for a little date night.

    Chicken and waffles
    Apurba B.

    I love the yard for their sunny atmosphere, yummy affordable food and dog friendly environment. Get their bottomless mimosas, you will not regret it.

    Dinner under the rafters.
    Jashua P.

    Classy good food. I had some great carrots and chicken. And Miller Time. Oh my. I can't review the service because it was a catered event with a buffet, but everyone was super friendly.

    Clock Shadow Cheese Curds
    Tuy T.

    I'm not gonna lie, I'm a big asian guy. And as a big asian guy I am typically the type that likes to stay in when is hot outside. Blame it on the teddy bear like fluff in my skin, or my natural easy to sweat attributes, but either way I typically avoid eating outside patios restaurants. Surprisingly this was not the case this time around. My girlfriend and I stopped by for a late lunch and to take advantage of the happy hour specials they have here. The scenic patio styled restaurant provided a great environment that's good for bringing a date with or to a place to kick back and hang out with your friends in a small group setting. Complemented by the 6th Street Viaduct Bridge that you can see overpassing you, the Yard also has spots throughout the patio area (as well as a outdoor bar) that provide shade and a overhead fan to keep you cool while enjoying the outdoors. The staff was friendly and the food was well portioned to feed between the both of us. We had the Venison TarTar, the Clock Shadow Cheese Curds, the Roasted Cauliflower, and the Chicken Wings. Overall, the food was good, I kinda wished they lightened up a little bit with the pickled mustard seed because I felt like it kinda took away from the taste of the Venison away from me. The cheese curds were great, but the homemade ranch sauce was a bit runny for me because I prefer a more creamer ranch sauce. I was a big fan of the blue cheese sauce and the wings. The wings were pretty good size, juicy, and seasoned well. The Roasted Cauliflower was tasty and had a good luck of spice if you're into that. Overall I would definitely come back and eat here again! #crumblesvsfood

    Awesome Beer Selection!
    Chadrick J.

    Disclaimer: I did not try the food. This review is based simply upon alcohol consumption and the view. Those alone give the Yard 5 stars. It's one of MKE's nicest patios I've had the pleasure of enjoying. Live music on Saturdays from 2 to 5 and a damn good Bloody Mary! I was impressed all around. Between the stellar view of the 6th street viaduct bridge or the numerous amount of sun shades adorning the skyline, the openness of the Yard makes it feel all around solid. High Top tables, low top tables, lounge chairs, lounge sofas and even dartboards on the upper tiered level. I was just in patio heaven. We will be back for the food soon but till then I will truly bask in the pure enjoyment of a patio done right. The Yard will be our new spot to chill through the summer! It also was made enjoyable because it wasn't crazy busy. You could lounge almost wherever you wanted. I'm all about that! Must return soon!

    Andy K.

    Great food and drinks. Live music on Sunday afternoon in the summer. Pet friendly. Pleasant staff. Oh, great people watching...

    Scallops and lobster deviled eggs
    Lisa A.

    Keeping in mind that I'm the sort of person more likely to get a panic attack than any profound sense of "freedom" while on a motorcycle, I overall really liked the yard (and whatever indoor bar/restaurant we went to.) Our waitress happily divided our lobster deviled eggs and scallops (2) into singles for us. The patio had a series of big sunken coaches that gave sweeping views of downtown and the sunset. The drink menu was full of interesting options. I had a negroni (gin, campari, and vermouth) she asked what kind of gin I wanted (tanqueray please) so kudos for that. Overall great place. Definitely come back and definitely recommend. If you're having trouble figuring out where this place is, just look for the round about by conejitos, swing around, and you're there!

    Edward C.

    Can't talk about their food, but there patio is one of the BEST in MKE. Perfect for social distancing, great drinks, good service, and a very relaxing environment. Good place for a drink anytime of day.

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    This is definitely the little sister of Branded and Smyth, the hotel's other restaurants, but a nice, chill option for pretty days.

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