We had carry out on 8/15/20 - best choice ever! We often prefer spicy Asian cuisine, so weren't sure Three Brothers would satisfy us, but decided to try it for a change. Besides the excellent phone ordering and curb-side service, we were delighted by the flavorful and delicious food! Will definitely be back. Note that they don't take credit cards, but don't let it deter you, you won't be sorry. I highly recommend the stuffed zucchini! It's peeled and cooked fork tender, stuffed with (in our case) a seasoned ground beef, set atop a very flavorful tomato based sauce. The sauce is not what I might have expected, but is light, perfectly seasoned, and a wonderful thing all by itself, but especially with the lovely zucchini. And there are dumplings with it, also delicious with the sauce. We also ordered one of the barek's (sp?) which are philo pastry masterpieces! Unveiling it from the box is exciting - it's a plate-sized round pastry, the aroma something like a fresh croissant with whatever filling you have. The novelty of cutting into and eating all those layers of crispy pastry and delicious meat filling (there are cheese and cheese/spinach versions, too) made it fun. I think ours could have been a bit more moist, and assume that the cheese or cheese/spinach versions would help with that. Still, it was quite delicious, and something we'd never make at home, so entirely worth getting! Our salad was delicious, as was the baklava we enjoyed at the end of our meal. Overall, it was an excellent meal, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Three Brothers Restaurant - Stuffed zucchini with dumplings, philo pastry - Desserts Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Friendly wait staff. The world's best stuffed peppers, and great pigs in a blanket. Good lamb .good salads and great desserts

I almost didn't want to write a review for this place it was so good but looks like the secret is out! What a quaint and intimate dining experience. Dim warm lights, tables and chairs you might see at your grandma's are things you can expect when you walk in. Staff was very friendly! The food was delicious! This was my first time eating Serbian cuisine and I was a little mad at myself for not having tried it sooner. Expect hardy dishes that will leave you bursting at the seams. Would highly recommend! read more

This place is a Milwaukee classic. I go there for the cheese and spinach burek and Serbian salad. And what a fantastic old building. If I ate meat it would be even more amazing! read more

My wife and I had wanted to eat at Three Brothers for years, and it was well worth the wait (though, we will not be waiting long before we return again!)! On arrival, we were welcomed into a small, intimate space from another time period (indeed, everything from the tables, lamps, chairs to the dinnerware and settings all appeared to be original, or quite old and sentimental). We ordered the Burek (Cheese/Spinach) right away, which I recommend doing, not just because it tastes amazing, but because it takes 45 minutes to an hour to cook. We also ordered the Shopska, which is a simple salad of tomato, green pepper and onion, mounded with Serbian Feta that was grated into long strands. This must be tried and we have since worked to replicate at home how they get such amazing flavor from such few ingredients. We also ordered the Cavapcece, which is a plate of cylindrical portions of ground beef about 2 inches in length and 1 inch in diameter. Everything was amazing -- this is a Milwaukee institution and has been founded and run by the same family for years. Please keep in mind that they only accept cash/check and not credit cards (there is an ATM next door)! read more

I can't wait to eat more Serbian food after my great experience here. A couple weeks back, I went here with my girlfriend's family. With all of us being newbies, we collectively asked all of our friends that have ate here or are Serbian. I highly recommend this place to anyone. First things first, order a liter carafe (yes, you are reading it right- a liter of wine not just a bottle that is 750 ml) of their house red wine. If you are a wine snob, I am sure you won't agree with my statement here but heck for the money and the amount of wine you can't go wrong. This went down all too smooth for all of us and ended up ordering another when we ordered the food. My food recommendation is to get the Borek as an appetizer. Yes, it is $20 but it is HUGE. We had 5 of us and could barely finish it to start the meal off. You have to call ahead since it does take around an hour to prepare. We then ordered 4 other dishes that we all split. They were the stuffed peppers (everyone's favorite at the table along with the Borek), sausages, zucchini dish, and one other that escapes me. Regardless, you can't go wrong with any of their dishes we found out. But beware they are heavy and filling dishes so I suggest you split them with others at the table. This place has an old time feel with having a dozen tables and bar with an old Schlitz beer sign above it. They have high ceilings and bright lighting. I liked the atmosphere of the place and love that a great cocktail lounge is right down the street for after dinner drinks. read more

Well worth the trip for the cheese burek alone. The stuffed grape leaves served here are also delicious, as is the chicken paprikash. Very old school Serbian fare here, and with terrific table service. Why no website, though? That's odd. We discovered this place through a Wisconsin friend who knows old Milwaukee like the back of his hand -- usually the very BEST kind of referral! read more

Our first time at this restaurant and we were not sure what to expect. Outstanding tasting food, reasonable priced for the amount of food we received, very good service and a family atmosphere. We will be back. read more

I hadn't been in Three Brothers since I was a little girl growing up in Bay View! I made it back in the other day as a grown up....With a slightly more sophisticated palette... All I can say is if you've been and haven't meet Branko you haven't been. He owns the place and when he's there he makes the rounds, stopping at each table and checking in on you. I am in love with him. Make reservations, or at least call ahead, they're small and make everything by hand so they can only handle a set number of guests per night. You can also pre-order your Burek (Takes 45 mins). It's huge so plan to split it! The waitstaff is genuine, the sexiest accents I've heard in awhile. They won't hesitate to give their recommendations. I had the Serbian Salad and the Goulash (Both recommended by the waitress). Everything was so fresh, the Serbian style cheese is amazing. You could hear and smell them cooking in the kitchen, my eyes were even burning as they were chopping the onions! You have to get dessert, Baklava was very fresh. It's a multi-course experience. The ambiance is very family. Mismatched lamps, plates, chairs. Like being in someone's house for a big family meal. It's pricey and they only take cash. Come prepared to hang out, drop some money, and be full for a week! read more

Three Brothers Restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Want to go to Europe without leaving Milwaukee? Come here. It's cozy and homey but buzzing with the sort of energy that reminds me of some of my best meals traveling around Europe. Think cane chairs, close quarters, dim lighting, tall ceilings, and food served on plates that were probably passed down from someone's grandma. The food is humble, but incredibly sophisticated. Nobody in our group had ever had real - or much - Serbian food before, so we stuck to foods that felt or sounded familiar: spinach and cheese burek (chewy and crispy, a bit like a giant, round spanakopita), beef gulash (lean beef swimming in a rich, deep tomato sauce studded with diced onion), chicken paprikash (fall-apart chicken meat in a mild, smokey sauce), sarma (stuffed, pickled cabbage), sausages (beef sausages topped with minced onion and tomatoes), chicken dumpling soup (thin broth and a single rectangle of meticulously riced dumpling). Everything was incredible. They've really nailed elevating comfort foods from something rote to something really special. I have also have to give a shout for their great service. I called not once but three times to make and change my reservation, then again to request a high chair. Then my friend called in the next day to pre-order a burek under our reservation. Hah. But no matter who picked up the phone, they were super gracious, kind and totally amenable to ordering a pastry in advance. Only two real complaints: the slowness in the pacing of the food and charging for soda refills without being explicit about it. The first thing is understandable considering the size of their kitchen, but it would behoove them to inform their customers of their refill policy instead of have it be an annoying surprise when the check comes. All in all, Three Brothers was a five and I highly recommend checking them out! read more

** they do NOT accept credit cards** Rated #19 out of over 1300 Milwaukee restaurants according to Trip Advisor. I have to respectfully disagree. The food was good. The goulash was great but portioned on the small side. The service was good but slow. The baklava was not good. The Serbian salad and Serbian coffee was very good. The iced tea was excellent. The atmosphere was old but retro pretty worn down. What's up with the scotch tape on the stereo receiver? And they don't accept credit cards!! I didn't have cash so I had to drive around looking for an ATM. Who doesn't except credit cards?? You can use a smartphone with a scanner! Even charge an up charge! So all and all it was ok but not in the top 2% of Milwaukee restaurants! read more

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Great food and service! Been in Milwaukee for years and wish I would have found this place sooner.

Hidden little Gem tucked away in Bayview!!! Best chicken soup (matzo ball) , stuffed peppers, grape leaves, zucchini, Lamb honestly never had a bad meal here!!! It's cash only so stop at a ATM Also try to make a reservation before you go read more

Step back in time. Bring cash and enjoy a leisurely meal. Had the Burek. Thing must have weighted 5 pounds. Could one person really eat it? I was more impressed with the Serbian salad and goose. Service was great. Place is worth a visit simply because it is unique and classy. read more

Arrived at 5:00 ordered by 5:15 we were told what we ordered would take 45 minutes to an hour. Received food by 6:15. Good food. Service slow but somewhat expected it was busy. Ordered desert took about 15 minutes to get the desert, good desert. Paid bill $116.00 left a $34.00 tip. At 7:12, after we left the tip, as we were finishing our wine. The slow waitress said you have to leave we need your table. Put a bummer on our wedding anniversary. I'll leave it up to you. I love the owner and food is very good. read more

If you are feeling adventurous, they make excellent eastern European food. However, if you don't like the taste of "sour" then this might not be the place for you. read more

We only stopped by to try their famous beef Burek and it did not disappoint. We preordered it about an hour in advance and it came out of the kitchen right as we were taking our seats. The size is not for the fainthearted-it is absolutely huge. But so fresh and flavorful. I do think that adding a bit of sour cream would make the taste even a touch more interesting and would add moisture, but this is probably my Russian heritage talking. The ambiance is very nostalgic; it is the kind of place that takes you on a time machine ride to the old Eastern Europe. Amazing selection of house made alcoholic beverages and top notch service made our experience very enjoyable. Will be back for a full meal. read more

Three Brothers Restaurant - Desserts Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Delicious, authentic Serbian food. Just like my grandma used to make. Everything made from the heart. Cash only.

First of all, bring cash! The prices here are reasonable, but be prepared. As soon as you get our of your car wherever you parked nearby, you can smell the incredible scent of deliciousness wafting out from Three Brothers. Follow your nose, and step into a place that feels like nothing has changed over the decades that they have been open - and that's just how we like it. The service is gracious and attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere is charming and familial - this could be your grandpa's dining room, surrounded by family. Eat all the burek. They are all excellent, and should be enjoyed at length. Get a whole one for yourself and then bring home the copious leftovers to reheat in your oven at home. The crusts are flaky but moist and buttery, and the fillings are savory and creamy. As others have said, a reservation and ordering ahead for the burek is recommended, as they do take quite some time to cook. It's worth every second of the wait, however. If you're celebrating something, they are happy to pour you a champagne toast. read more

Three Brothers is a homestyle Serbian restaurant in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. Standing outside the restaurant, which looks like a home that was at one point converted into a tavern before finally being repurposed into a restaurant, the smell of roasted meats and sweet caramelized veggies permeates the air. My advice to you: Make a reservation! The dining area is literally the size of any dive bar you've ever seen and the food is GOOD so it fills up fast. We weren't so smart and ended up waiting an hour for their next available table and we had to leave and get a drink somewhere close by because there's not really any room to just stand there waiting without being completely in the way of the service staff. We came back to Three Brothers after killing some time at that nearby bar and although we did end up waiting about ten more minutes for a table to clear out I started to notice the feeling of family from everyone in the restaurant. One group we were standing beside started chatting us up and making recommendations to us from the menu. Every glance that came our way was sent with a smile. When we did get sat we were handed food and drink menus by a warm and cheerful waitress. She was knowledgeable about the menu items and kept a big smile on her face while she took our orders and talked to us about the food. We ordered Serbian Appetizer and Stuffed Grape Leaves to start. We were a group of 6 and these two apps plus the bread basket was plenty to go around. OH, and there was whipped butter for the bread. I'm a sucker for whipped butter! The Serbian appetizer was similar to a potato salad served with tomatoes, cheese, thinly sliced salami (I think it was salami) and kalamata olives. That was good. I felt at the time that the potato salad portion maybe needed salt, but when I got a bite with the salty ham and olives the harmony of flavors came together. My favorite, though, was the Grape Leaves stuffed with cheese and cabbage I think... whatever it was, it was served with lemon wedges to squeeze over top and that was GOOD. I loved that stuff! Our entrees ranged from Roasted Duck to Sarma, Veal to Stuffed Peppers and everything was fantastic. I've never eaten Serbian food before this experience and from what I gathered each plate seemed to be served with the main dish and then a couple scoops of accompaniments like warm pickled cabbage and a sort of stuffing. Now, again, I thought some of the food needed salt until I got a little bit of everything from my plate onto my fork and THEN the harmony of flavors was clear again. Everything tasted homemade/made to order. A couple of the dishes actually take a full hour for the kitchen to prepare because it's all done from scratch. It was a welcome respite from the mechanical corporate feeling you get from many fine dining experiences. Everything about our experience at Three Brothers was fantastic. Food, service, and even the price point was all beyond expectations. One last warning though: That warm yummy meat and veggie cloud that was permeating the restaurant also permeated our clothes and hair, so if you have any plans for after dinner make sure to budget time for a pit stop back at home to change your shirt and spritz yourself with your favorite fragrance. Otherwise, great restaurant!!! Thank you Three Brothers for the great food and the great service! EDIT: I forgot to mention that this is a Cash Only restaurant, so prepare for that. read more

Happy Birthday to me: Last night we ordered curbside from one of our absolute favorite restaurants in Milwaukee -- a small jewel in Bayview -- Three Brothers Serbian restaurant. Lamb with home-made red cabbage plus a cheese-and-spinach burak, along with a cold salad (diced tomato, cucumber, onion, feta) and a piece of phenomenal apple strudel. The owners tossed in a little slab of feta which was absolutely dynamite! The strudel was perfect -- really cinnamony and not sickly sweet. (I saved my half to enjoy this morning with a cup of coffee.) The lamb was fall-apart melt-in -your-mouth tender -- plenty of meat with little or no fat and only a small piece of bone. The burek was stupendous as usual. We've been customers for decades going back to the 70s and 80s, and even after we left the State for 30 years we almost always visited Three Brothers during our annual summer visit to family and friends. Now that we're living in Milwaukee again, we try to make a point of ordering from Three Brothers. There really is not a bad meal to be found in the menu -- thanks to the family recipes. One of my favorites is the suckling pig which requires at least one bottle of Serb red to complement the flavor of the pork. (Because of the pandemic's impact the owners have temporarily cut out suckling pig and maybe one other dish.) Disappointments have been rare: once the gulash was rather salty and more recently the stuffed pork loin was also salty (not just to me but to my wife and our friends). We wish the appetizer salad contained a bit more -- it's rather skimpy for four or more people but ordering two would be too much -- and the feta could have a stronger flavor or maybe a few pieces of mild goat feta could be added. I wish they offered a crusty Serb bread. The owners told me that they serve German rye bread for tradition's sake -- it was the German locals supported the grandfather's business when he started out in the US and those customers preferred rye over white bread. But those are very very minor complaints. We can't wait for the dining room itself to reopen so that our family and friends can spend a couple of hours sipping Serb red wine, fighting over who gets the last olive in the appetizer salad (!), sharing our meals so that everyone gets a taste of each other's burek, chicken, lamb, pork) and talking and laughing while Serb music plays quietly in the background. A small shot of Šljivovica (sliwowitz -- plum brandy) or viljamovka (Williams pear brandy) is a nice send-off before returning home with full stomachs and sleepy eyes. In the meantime -- PLEASE support this beloved Milwaukee landmark restaurant by ordering their food for curbside pickup. The owners themselves are so gracious and appreciative that one of them will make a point of coming out to your car to thank you PERSONALLY for your order. Now -- how many other upscale restaurant owners do that?!? ainahey? ! (bon appetit!) read more

So delicious. Best grape leaves ever. The appetizer plate was tasty. Goulash, stuffed pickled cabbage, and chicken papriksah, all good. Loved the apricot crepes and chocolate mousse desserts. read more

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We love Three Brothers restaurant. The atmosphere is intimate and homie, the food reminds me of the way grandma makes it. The goulash is fantastic, I would suggest ordering a side of veggies and/or potatoes with it. The goose is also great. The service has also been great, very friendly people. Will be coming back many times. read more

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I attended a family dinner at Three brothers recently. In general the food was good. However, the Sarma was skimpy and over cooked, two pieces with maybe a tablespoon of filling in each piece with nothing else on the plate, moussaka was good but skimpy with nothing else on the plate. The potato dumplings were tasteless. Two people ordered the chocolate truffle, aka flourless chocolate cake. It was ok but one slice was at least twice as thick as the other. The cherry strudel had a weird taste and looked like it had old filling. The chicken dumpling soup was spectacular as were the carrots. This used to be a place for special occasions for our family. No longer. Service was great. The cash or check only can take people by surprise especially when so many people don't carry cash or a check book and the ATM is not "just around the corner". read more

We had dinner at Three Brothers the day after Christmas. Our experience confirmed all the recent excellent reviews - outstanding food and pleasant, helpful staff! There were 4 in our party. We ordered the Chevapchichi (Serbian beef sausages; 2 of us ordered these), the Tilapia filet, and the Roast Suckling Pig (me), and the Serbian salad and the spinach and cheese burek between us. Because each dish is prepared once you order, some items take time - as others have noted, it is best to order the burek as soon as you arrive. In addition, our server informed us right away of other dishes which would take a longer time to prepare, including the Roast Suckling Pig. So we were well prepared. In addition to good conversation, we had bread and the Serbian salad to keep us going until the food arrived. When the food arrived, all was hot and very nicely arranged. One person described their dinner (the Chevapchichi) as simply the best restaurant meal he had ever had. The Roast Suckling Pig (mine) was pork like I have never experienced - tender and flavorful to a degree that is difficult to describe. The Tilaipia filet was also a hit. The spinach and cheese burek was as described by others - wonderful flavor surrounded by a crust baked to perfection. And not to forget the Serbian salad, it was simple and flavorful - tomato, onion, green pepper and Serbian cheese with a dressing that was flavorful but not overpowering. I would highly recommend the Three Brothers for an experience that is reminiscent of a meal you could experience in Europe, or in some U.S. cities a generation ago. read more

This 60+ year old Serbian restaurant is a pretty cool place. It's a 3 generation family owned place located in the original Schlitz beer company office While the dining room isn't fancy and most certainly dated, it's clean and service was good. The food has been straight forward and not very fancy but authentic Serbian both times I've eaten there . I had chicken paprika's which was delicious especially with the potato dumplings. My buddy had stuffed peppers which he enjoyed (although the peppers were over cooked a bit). We had cherry strudel with ice cream for dessert. I'd def go back. If you like trying new flavors and foods that stick to your ribs, check it out, it's good food read more

My wife and I were in town for a wedding and needed a place to eat on Sunday and being of Serbian descent I wanted to try some home cooking and was not disappointed! Started off with the Serbian salad and had sarma and beef burek for the main course. All I can say is phenomenal! Everything we hoped it would be and more. Excellent food, excellent service. Highly recommended if you're in Milwaukee and you're looking for good Eastern European food. read more

Old School!! There are so few places like this left. I have to imagine that this is what most "finer" restaurants used to be before chefs were required to have at least one fully tattooed sleeve. Actually, it probably goes back a bit further than that. I have to imagine that this is what most "finer" restaurants were like when Mom was the chef, Dad was the general manager, and all of the kids were waiters, waitresses, and dishwashers. How often to you see "House Red" or "House White" sold by the liter carafe for about $20 that didn't make you gag? I can't think of anywhere outside of Europe. We ordered a carafe of the white, and it complimented our entrees quite well. Speaking of entrees... the Frau pre-ordered a meat burek. I've had it before and it was great. This time, it was a bit dry; overcooked perhaps. Not that I'm a great aficionado, but just the previous day, I had the opportunity to sample the meat burek at Fritz's which I enjoyed more than I enjoyed my wife's at Three Brothers. In the end, it was her entree. I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel and it was fabulous. I've had my fair share of Schnitzel in my day and I would put this one very near the top. Paired with dumplings, carrots, and kraut that you know has been roasting in a pan for the majority of the day. We also each ordered the Chicken soup. It is served without noodles, just broth and a big 'ole dumpling in the middle of the bowl. Simple, and perfect. A nice small slice of a seven layer torte to share at the end of this great meal was just right. All of this enjoyment came in at about $82 before tip. I've spent way more at mediocre Mexican restaurants and didn't leave smiling the way we left here. Others have raved about the setting; an 1892 Schlitz tavern (tied house). Although the interior is not totally original, it looks like there hasn't been a single renovation since at least the 1940's. From the formica tables to the bistro chairs; from the mural behind the bar to the faux marble accents on the bar, all very WWII era, and I love it all. One additional very traditional touch is the service. Mia was our service and she was fabulous. From what I could gather, the others servers seemed just as professional as she. Just like the old days: Make a reservation (phone only) and bring cash. Three Brothers, don't you go changing!! read more

This is a great place to go when you want to escape modern society for an hour or two! Old School food in an old school environment. My favorites are the Spinach and Cheese Burek, the Leg of Lamb or the Cevapcici (Serbian Sausage). Service is Fantastic and friendly. They treat you like you're a long lost Cousin! They are wheelchair accessible, but keep in mind the space is really tight. One last suggestion. Every visit here should end (or start) with a shot of Slivovitz. read more

Took my family here for a birthday. Good food, good drink options even for non-drinkers like me. Also nice servers and handicap accessible plus easy parking. Also loved the decor!! read more

I love this secret little gem. If you are truly looking for a destination experience this is a great place to visit. Portions are large so beware you will have to take at least half home. read more

Yelp classifies Three Brothers as "Modern European," which I've found to mean anything that isn't Western European. There is nothing modern about it. Don't let the label fool you! Upon first bite you will swear up and down that they have a Serbian grandmother chained to the stove and slaving away at your meal. The food is THAT good. I have to admit, though. There were a few discrepancies that kept this from being the top of the chart on my list of must-eat Eastern European places. First of all, the décor is all wrong. I know this isn't their fault as they occupy a historic building, but it feels much more like an old German cultural center dive bar than a Slavic culinary destination. The only hint of the motherland is a few small paintings. The tables and chairs scream antique shop or 70's cafeteria. There just doesn't seem to be a theme other than old and worn. However, it's quite cozy if you aren't seated near the drafty door and the waitresses are pretty friendly. As far as food is concerned, as I said before, it would pass the baka-test. You can taste that it was house made and not frozen or sitting around for any length of time. People make reservations just to get in here, so they know they'll have a packed restaurant. The clientele appears to be mostly middle-aged or older, and enters in groups of four or more. We were the youngest people there and felt a little out of place. I attribute that to the fact that although the place seems really low key, people had dressed quite nicely and the menu is that of a much fancier place. Burek and Cevapi, which normally go for about $7 down here in Chicagoland, were shockingly overpriced. Most items were between $15-25. Furthermore, while the food was outrageously delicious, there just wasn't enough to justify the price tag. Again, Cevapi down here costs less than $10 and you typically get ten sausage links, a side of freshly chopped onion, some ajvar or kajmak, and it's served with lepinja bread. The Cevapi at Three Brothers only had eight links and some onion on top. That was it. We felt the same way about the Gulash. It was amazingly good, but there were less than a dozen bites of meat and it was served on a flat plate with some potatoes instead of in a ginormous bowl, like a hearty stew. And the Chicken Paprikash? Super yummy! However, overpriced and served as a whole piece instead of chicken medallions with pepper stew or atop a bed of noodles, like stroganoff. Do I recommend you try this place? Of course! The food is very good. Milwaukee doesn't have the ex-Yu population that Chicago does, so I'm sure up there this is a rarity and they can justify everything they do. I'm glad I tried it, because it honestly was some of the best Balkan food I've had in the US. Unfortunately, my wallet is having phantom pains from the money Three Brothers extracted in one evening. read more

Holy Flipping Phyllo Dough Batman... this place is awesome!. Great vibe with old metal tables, lamps, plants, music on cassette - love the feel. When you go to the restrooms peak in the kitchen, there is table in the middle just like you are at home. The service was AMAZING. Our waitress suggested great options and didn't push us to get two entrees when we decided one was enough. 1st course - Rye bread with melt-in-your-mouth goat cream spread --yum yum 2nd course - Serbian Salad (this didn't stick out on the menu -- I was so thankful for the suggestion) Tomatos,Onions and Green Pepper chopped and topped with serbian cheese which is like feta, but better. 3rd course - Grape Leaf appetizer - I have never had fresher, lighter, and tastier stuffed grape leaves. It was served with a lamb cheese - wow, so good! 4th course - Burek (the beef one) - this is a PERFECT pick for a cold winters night. It was yummy, hearty, comfort food, and mmmm mmm good. Layers of Phyllo, Beef, Onion - delish! We ended up only eating half of this. Tip: it takes an hour to make so don't come too hungry if you aren't ordering apps. Finally, they only take cash... we found that out late but figured we should have assumed just by looking around. No big thing we just ran to At Random for some cash quick. This is a MUST VISIT in Milwaukee! read more

This place is awesome! Old world charm to the max! There interior makes you feel like you went back in time to the 40's or 50's. Gotta make a reservation, the place is a little small. The food is amazing! Comfort food feel with the homemade old world past! read more

I feel obligated to leave a review for Three Brothers, just to equal out the rating on this restaurant and to help my fellow Yelpers have a more realistic view of what to expect. I feel it is my duty (how the hell did this place get nearly 5 stars?!). Disappointed is an understatement. I would've given one star, but the food was OK -- it was reminiscent of something you'd get at your Grandma's house. If that's what you're looking for, great, but spending $80 without tip for two people without desert and two drinks each -- me thinks not. The biggest issues -- the decor is shabby at best (and I'm not opposed to a shabby diner-esque atmosphere either -- consider how great Honeypie and Comet are!) and the cost is VERY overpriced ($18 for a piece of moussaka on a mismatched plate with NO sides?! Same went for our other dish, $18.50 for potatoes layered in filo dough, no sides and hardly any flavor..). Consider that we're vegetarian and we had limited options, but the meat dishes were considerably priced higher. I didn't once feel comfortable or home-y here and the acoustics were awful (think small place, noise bouncing all around, cannot hear your date AT ALL and cheap, uncomfortable chairs and tables). The server was very sweet, can't say a bad thing there, but I'm still at a loss why you'd come here to pay this much for mediocrity..?? If this place was reasonably priced and you missed eating at your Granny's house, I could recommend this restaurant with probably 3 1/2 stars. Instead, save your cash from two dinners here and fly your Granny in for the weekend. read more

Went to Three Brothers on my husbands birthday with our family, party of 7 on a Sunday night. Calling for a reservation is advised. If you want a meal experience comparable to being in Europe, this is the place. To share we had the Serbian salad and the stuffed grape leaves. Also, my son had called ahead and ordered the Spinach Cheese Burek for us to share as an appetizer and it was 5 stars! It takes about an hour for Burek so if you think you might like it call ahead. The entrees were also excellent. The Wienerschnitzel was perhaps the best I have ever had. Others at the table ordered the duck, stuffed zucchini, and Chicken Paprikash which everyone loved. They were out of the Goulash, which many in our party wanted to try, so we will be going back soon. All of us ordered desserts and loved them. Grandma's Torte was unbelievable and we enjoyed Cherry Crepes and Apple Strudel. Many of the items on the menu were dishes my immigrant grandparents made for my family and I look forward to going back and trying all of them. We all agreed it is our favorite restaurant and we will be going back many times. Service was excellent and it's cash only. read more

This is not a place to walk into with more than two people and have any hope of getting a table. There's no such thing as "knowing" someone here, unless you're family. And I am not. I still waited for 45 minutes for a table because I'd heard how awesome this place was. Two visits later and I agreed. Having spent some time now in Eastern Europe, I appreciate. There's something to be said about cooking that represents a nationality. We take for granted labels like Mexican or Italian. We've seen enough on Food Network or dining out on our own that we have some semblance of an understanding (whether accurate or not) of the people that food represents. The food of the Balkans, however, isn't something you find in a chain or featured by Giada or Rachel Ray. It's a culture and style that we are pretty oblivious to, short of the occasions where someone creates a thing so good that people are drawn to it, boosting it's appeal and position in the common collective of what we know. Three Brothers is possibly the best representation of this idea that I've seen in Milwaukee. Items like the spinach and cheese borek, a feat of phyllo dough and slow baking, or the Serbian salad (which is a staple I've found all over the place out here in Kosova) are not without some familiarity to us when compared to a spanikopita or our own traditional salads. Greek influences, which are probably the most easy to recognize in American dining, do abound, as evidenced in the stuffed grape leaves and the moussaka. The best cheeses that I've had here are variations on what we'd recognize as feta or more spreadable goat cheeses. Other items like the roasted duck or the extremely slow roasted lamb are awesome. While I do like the skin to be a bit crispier on the duck than they do here, they do an awesome job of rendering the fat so that it doesn't come out greasy. And the lamb, for all of you who may shy at eating cute, cuddly things, is awesome. Their treatment of this tasty meat leaves it tender and juicy. Add that to the flavor of whatever they baste it with, and I think you're trying the best lamb in the city. The Cevapi plate, while good, was the only thing that I feel suffers in comparison to what I'm eating over here right now. Maybe it's the meat, or the stringency of US food rules, but the sausages here are AWESOME. Desserts include a pretty outstanding baklava, as well as the palachinke (think of a doughy crepe filled with Nutella). Drinking here never really seems to be a bad idea, either, with a selection of Serbian aperitifs and beer, and the coffee, whether you want to label it Serbian or Turkish, is strong and tastes great. The drawbacks would be the crowd. Not a lot of leg room or walking space for the servers. The room fills constantly, and the acoustics aren't softened at all. Lots of hard surfaces echo the noise, so you're not going to have a quiet romantic dinner. I don't really mind that though, as this is a place that makes me think more of small groups for a family style dinner. The portions are definitely big enough. Do bring cash. And, as a sidenote, I read another review below that had issue with a $2 soda with no refills. Drink water. It's a healthier choice for you than giving up meat. read more

We found this little gem on Yelp while planning our annual Gluttonfest to Milwaukee. This restaurant is situated in a very interesting location. It appeared as though it was the old Schlitz brewery? Not sure, but very cool old building. We had a reservation for 5 on a Saturday night at 7, I had called ahead to see if we could get in earlier and they were very accommodating. We got in at 5:45 and were seated at our table immediately. I had been oogling yelp pictures of the famous spinach and cheese burek so it took no time to decide what I wanted. Downside was that this beast of a pie took 45 mins to make. My husband ordered the braised lamb which was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender and came served with a side of cooked vegetables and rice. Actually, everyone's food that came out had a very homey feel and taste. The portions are more than generous, especially the pie! I had one slice and was full, make some friends and share! Here are a few tips when going to Three Brothers: 1) Make Reservations! 2) Bring Cash 3) If you plan on ordering the Burek, the waiter told me that some people actually call in ahead to let them know to get a pie started before they arrive for their reservations. This is genius, I wish we had known about that prior to our trip! read more

Do yourself a favor and leave your phone, along with the rest of the 21st century in your car. Take in the atmosphere. Drink ice cold eastern Euro beer and delicious house red wine. This place beckons you to remember life can be simply alllllright. Every plate prepared comes with tender loving care, and is piping hot. We had the burek as an appetizer (called ahead so it was ready as an app), Serbian salad, chicken dumpling soup and roasted duck & pig. The food is remarkable. You appreciate the ladies in the back putting together simple, rustic and most importantly delicious food. Thanks Three Brothers for being an excellent reminder as to why I love eating great food with great company. read more

If you are ever in Milwaukee, this is a must for dinner! A Serbian restaurant frequented by Serbians and locals alike, in a blue collar working class neighborhood, a little hard to find, but totally and completely worth the drive! Three Brothers is a great place to go for a romantic dinner for two or a large group of cherished friends. My partner had been here over 25 years ago and we were so excited that they are still going strong.The place was packed when we arrived for our 9:00pm reservation! The atmoshpere is loud and the crowd friendly, so plan on staying a good 2 hours to enjoy yourself, the music and the food! The restaurant is in a circa 1897 historical building that is listed in the National Historic Registry and feels and looks Old World- very cool. This is the 3rd generation of running the business and you can tell they take great pride in the business and the satisfaction of their customers! Order what the locals are ordering: Serbian Hors d'Oeuvre Salad and Burek. The Salad consists of salami, black olives, tomato, green pepper, Serbian cheese and Russian Dressing. The proportions of the ingredients are perfect. Take your time eating this, enjoy the loud din of the establishment and wait for your Burek to arrive at your table! $7 and $8 for small and large sizes. Burek is a creaton of layers and layers of paper-thin phyllo dough and your choice of filling - Beef, Cheese or Spinach/ Cheese. These tasty dishes take 45 minutes to an hour to bake in the oven are well worth the wait. They are huge and delicious - $17.50 If you are feeling more daring, they also offer Sarma ($15.50) which consists of pickled cabbage leaves filled with beef and rice and come with potato dumplings. Tempting to see on the menu is Roast Suckling Pig ($15-$18) which comes with home pickled cabbage and rice - served with pumpernickel bread. Other options include Goulash, Moussaka, Stuffed Grape Leaves and Roast Lamb. Should you have room for dessert, offerings include apple or cherry strudel, baklava with honey and walnuts, along with a layered torte dessert. YUM. What I didn't mention that Three Brothers has been named Best Restaurant and won a James Beard Award for excellance - this should impress you "foodies" out there, as it did with Julia Child, who has dined there as well as Jerry Lewis and others! Plan ahead and make reservations, which I assume are always needed, especially on the weekends. After spending time in Milwaukee on a day trip, we didn't call until mid-afternoon and barely got in! Service is very good and quite personable. Our waitress, Kim, had been there 5 years and was so nice. She described Three Brothers as being "wrapped in a big, warm blanket". I couldn't agree with her more! read more