Carnevor

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Address:
724 N Milwaukee St
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Neighborhood:
Milwaukee

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Cuisine:
Steak

Price: $31 to $50

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Carnevor Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.carnevor.com
Phone: (414) 223-2200
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Wednesday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Thursday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
Executive Chef: Jarvis Williams
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cross Street: Wisconsin
Parking: Valet

A word from Carnevor

Milwaukee's premier steakhouse, Carnevor is one of Wisconsin’s most acclaimed fine dining destinations. A restaurant consistently topping year-end “Best Of” lists, Carnevor has been lauded for its variety of culinary tastes – from our luscious barrel-cut beef to mouthwatering New York Strips and… bone-in fillets. Our steak menu offers exquisite wet- and dry-aged USDA prime beef – a distinction afforded to less than two percent of all American beef – as well as daily selections of the coveted Kobe, imported from Japan to guarantee the most succulent and tender waygu. And with a wine list featuring more than 400 selections, you’ll always find the perfect bottle to uncork with your meal. But it’s not merely the “meal” you’ll enjoy at Carnevor. It’s the entire experience: service, music, menu, and more. To top it all, herbivores are always welcome.
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"Some of the best service I've ever had going out to eat with the best steak I've ever eaten. Took my husband out for his birthday and was very satisfied with the evening. Some of the other diners we a bit too loud but that can't be helped."
Dined on 7/28/2014
"The steak from the owners farm was all fat...couldn't eat it. At our table we also had a filet was was great...as usual. I usually love this restaurant and they did remove the bad steak from our bill. I will be back..."
Dined on 7/26/2014
"Cannot overstate what a great meal we had at Carnevor! Food was delicious - one of the best steaks I've ever had (at the price, it better have been). Nice wine at a reasonable prices for such an upscale place. The best part was our waiter, William, who was a real pro and took obvious pride in making things work right. He just had the knack for knowing when this was taking too long or that might be rushing things. Wow, it makes a difference when you're shelling out big bucks to have such perfect service! I don't know why I would ever return to Milwaukee, but if I do, dinner is a no-brainer."
Dined on 7/23/2014
"In making the reservations I mentioned we were celebrating an engagement - opening the menu it was printed "CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT " and the complentary desert was fabulous - still talking about it"
Dined on 7/23/2014
"Simply the best restaurant in Milwaukee. Great food and great service."
Dined on 7/12/2014
"For my money, Carnevor has the best steak in town. I have eaten here 4 times and everything has been phenomenal each time. I'd highly recommend the truffled mashed potatoes as a side."
Dined on 7/12/2014
"WE went there for dinner, very busy place. There are a couple of levels so it does not feel crowded. Steaks were fantastic and so were the 2 sauces we tried them with. Wine list is pretty extensive. Service was excellent. It was a great night out!!!!"
Dined on 7/12/2014
"The evening was very well done. It is a very dark atmosphere and a flashlight was requested for older guest. We were only second reservation of night and we were literally sitting on top of other customers. A little spacing would have been more comfortable. Overall food more than compensated! Excellent meals!"
Dined on 7/12/2014
"Carnevor is our favorite restaurant to go for our anniversary every year. We love the atmosphere, the service, and everything on the menu. You can't go wrong, honestly! I was so full the next day I did not eat until dinner! I am pregnant and could not enjoy my usual few glasses of their awesome wine, but the bartender was able to make me a virgin mojito that was stellar, completing my dining experience. They were very accommodating on checking on a few things due to my pregnancy and things I needed to avoid like unpasteurized cheese, and it was an amazing experience as usual that made our night very special."
Dined on 7/11/2014
"The whole night was a great experience. It is pricey but you get what you pay for. Food and service was Fantastic! Great for a special occasion."
Dined on 7/8/2014
"This may be the best steak house in Milwaukee, but I wouldn't say I was overly impressed. IMHO I find their pricing to be about 20-30% more than what they should be charging. This is not BTW a classy or romantic setting; pretty loud, more nightclub/lounge ambiance than a fine dining experience. We were well taken care of, and I was not upset at by any of the food, but simply put, my mind was not blown. The only stellar dish was the Creme Brulee, which was the best I've ever had."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"I've eaten at Carnevor several times and they are usually outstanding. This time I left feeling like I overpaid. - The cream corn had too much of some kind of herb; probably an accident. - The exotic mushrooms were a bit on the dry side, but still very good. - The first bite of my med-rare fillet was a bit charred, but the rest of the steak was fine. - Lobster mac & cheese was excellent. - The fries were fries. - The service was good, but there was a time out waiter was caught up in conversations at the bar causing a longer than normal wait once we were done eating. Wasn't horrible, but there was an unmistakable feeling of being de-prioritized. The first guy that waited on us was great, though."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"Dinner was awesome, wine and beer selection was pretty good, service was excellent, even the valet service good. The food isn't cheap but you get what you pay for. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and the wife said whatever seasoning they used on her lobster tail made it the best lobster she has ever had. We will definitely be going back there again."
Dined on 6/26/2014
"Stan always gives world class service. He really transforms a good resturant into a great experience. The steaks, seafood, sides and desserts are all chef quality."
Dined on 6/24/2014
"It was our Anniversary and I mentioned it in the reservation notes, the staff took special care to ensure the night was very special for us. The food and service are exactly what I would expect from this caliber of restaurant. Simply put, it was fabulous!"
Dined on 6/20/2014
"From the start with varied cocktails, an extensive wine list (two pages of pinot noirs) and a menu with great aged steaks and other signature dishes Carnevor intends to please. Our waiter also happened to be the wine director, who gave us great insight and recommendations. My brother chose the bone in ribeye and I chose the King Crab legs. They were both up to the standards of any restaurant I've visited. A nice (but small) selections of desserts was a great way to finish the evening. We used open table to book which gave us a choice of 5:45pm and 8:15pm when we ask for 7:00pm. This was a glitch because they had a 60 person private party that limited the reservations. If you don't get the time you want call direct."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"My fiancé and I had one of the best dinners of our life. The restaurant was lively but still very conducive to conversation. Our server Will was amazing and all the patrons were very nice and respectful to each other. An absolutely amazing dining experience."
Dined on 6/14/2014
"Probably the most expensive place in Milwaukee but excellent food and service. The tables by the front window are very close together though s0 I would suggest sitting towards the rear of the place on the second/third level"
Dined on 6/13/2014
"I have always wanted to go to carnivore for dinner but have not been able to do to the price. I figured what a better way to try it then the dining week in Milwaukee. Boy was I disappointed! The food portions were so small that I actually had to go out to dinner again AFTER dining at carnivore. The salmon I ordered seem like it was cooked in grease. It was not a 4 ounce piece as I was told. The service was too slow and we were one of the only tables in the restaurant. I will never go back. The ambience was poor it was so dark in there I felt like I was in a cave. I can't believe the prices of this restaurant with the tiny portions."
Dined on 6/12/2014
"The restaurant was nicely decorated, the food was ok, I wasn't thrilled about the price. But what I was blown away with was the service. Our waitress, Gina, was incredible. The most positive & nicest person was genuinely cared!"
Dined on 6/11/2014
"The special menu was wonderful. Food was exactly as ordered. We can't wait to come back!"
Dined on 6/10/2014
"We tried Carnevor as part of downtown dining week. Everything was great and we will definitely return."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"The service to me was bad. I had 6 o'clock reservations and they seated us at 6:15. They called me multiple times to confirm my reservations and still sat us late. There was multiple seats available and I sat in the basement. There was no airflow. It was hot and muggy where we were seated."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"Visited during Milwaukee's Downtown Dining Week. What a fabulous experience! Our servers were friendly and very knowledgeable. Our drinks were fantastic, and the food was superb. The restaurant has a very hip, cool vibe which we loved. My husband had the salmon--some of the best I've tasted, and I had the filet which was velvety tender. We will definitely be visting again!"
Dined on 6/7/2014
"We had been excited to try Carnevor, and booked a reservation for 8:15 p.m. on a Friday night. When we arrived, the hostess seated us in the basement, despite numerous open tables on the main level. The ambiance was awful. We felt like we were being banished from the main dining room, and in the nearly two hours we were there not a single other party was seated downstairs. We just sat down there alone in a silent, empty room. Even the wait staff treated us like an afterthought. I finished my drink just after the food arrived, and the waiter never came back to offer another. The food was quite good, but the experience as a whole was pretty disappointing. Not sure I'd go back."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"Only drawback was how dark it is. Prefer more lighting in a restaurant. Tenderloin was the 2nd best I've every had (to Dickie Brennan's in NOLA, sorry!). Waiter very helpful. Would definitely recommend and go back. Only thing I wonder is if the portions are enough for my husband. "
Dined on 6/6/2014
"the staff was very attentive. We were seated immediately. Service was very quick. Food was excellent. Couldn't have asked for more."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"Returned for Downtown Dining week before a concert and was not disappointed! Service VERY friendly though we waited a bit too long to receive each course. Filet was delicious, as recalled from previous visits! I asked for medium rare and got rare, but that was OK. Side dishes unique and delicious. Nice wine list, great picks by the glass, and interesting cocktails. A fun, lively atmosphere."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"We were seated in the basement, which was too hot. The food was very good and the wait staff attentive."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"really excellent steaks, great deserts and reasonably priced for this kind of restaurant."
Dined on 6/5/2014
"Love the staff (although the packed hostess stand could use a little attention to detail), love the food, enjoyed the ambiance. The bartenders were very engaging, as was the wait staff, but when I told the hostesses we were early for our 8 PM reservation, we suggested and they encouraged that we have a seat at the bar (no more than 12 feet from the hostess stand) and they would grab us when the time came. As 8 PM came and went, they looked shocked that we hadn't been seated yet... and they had forgotten who we were. That aside, everything else was as close to perfect as could be. "
Dined on 6/5/2014
"Food was awesome only problem was this time we decided to get extra waygu (sp?) and it was pretty more noticeably chewy and less flavor-full to me and my girlfriend. (I've had it twice before, her once) Kobe was an always 11/10 along with the service, people, enviornment, and any other foods we had! "
Dined on 6/2/2014
"My dining experience was quite memorable! The menu selections were typical steakhouse choices, but the food itself was anything but ordinary! Also, our servers were quite attentive but no one hovered over us. The cocktails were outstanding as well. A wonderful time with outstanding food. "
Dined on 5/27/2014
"Our head waiter Fred and staff did a wonderful job. The food, as always, was outstanding. Can't wait to book our next reservation in the near future."
Dined on 5/24/2014
"This is our favorite place for celebrations. The service always exceeds our expectations and the steaks are wonderful. You will probably want to share their wedge salad as it is more than enough for two! I love ordering the small filet since it comes with sides and is plenty. OK if you don't want leftovers!! I loved that they presented us with a personalized menu wishing my husband a happy birthday. Be sure to mention your special occasion when making your reservation. Valet parking is available just outside their door so no worries about parking. "
Dined on 5/23/2014
""I love this place for fine dinning!!" Everything was well seasoned and the steaks were Amazing!! Service was excellent, well-timed and friendly. Will defiantly come back for dinner my next visit to Milwaukee. "
Dined on 5/17/2014
"This was NOT a noteworthy dining experience. Our party of 4 was greeted by hostesses who looked like they were recruited from a strip club. To say the least their attire was "trashy". The ambiance was cold, stark, dark, and unwelcoming. Our waiter was not personable and acted as though he'd rather be some where else. The food was average, VERY PRICY, everything ala cart. I can think of many elegant restaurants in downtown Milwaukee with better food, better atmosphere, friendlier wait staff and easier access. As the evening progressed it also became extremely noisy making it difficult to visit with our out of town guests. I would not recommend Carnevore or make a return visit."
Dined on 5/10/2014
"For most people dining at Carnevor it is reserved for special occasions. Had a reservation for 6p.m. on a Saturday evening with another couple celebrating a wedding anniversary. I was shocked when we were seated at the table right by the door and hostess desk when there were many others that were empty. Every time the door opened we experience a cold draft. When you are spending this amount of money I would hope for a more private table. Very disappointed. But I thought the anniversary noted on the menu was a very nice touch and a nice momento for the couple to take home. Also the surprise dessert that was brought out was exceptional. The entrees also were top notch."
Dined on 5/10/2014
"My wife and I met in the military and have been everywhere from Kentucky, to Texas, to California to New York, and even Kuwait, Korea, Germany and Afghanistan. This, without a doubt, has been our best experience EVER. We celebrated our anniversary there on May 10, 2014 and the staff treated us as though we were the only ones in the place, and it was very busy at that time. Our food was divine...and the service was out of this world. I don't normally take the time for reviews, but for the Carnevor, I definitely will make the time. My wife and I will be returning for ALL our anniveraries, and then some!!! Thanks Carnevor, for setting an unattainable standard....we NOW have someone to compare ALL our dining out experiences to!"
Dined on 5/9/2014
"I took my boyfriend and his parents here to celebrate his 32nd birthday. He loves good food and fine dining and this restaurant satisfied both requirements. The steaks were prepared perfectly, the twice baked potatoes were a nice spin on an old favorite and the brussel sprouts werea pleasant ssurprise. The staff/service was delightful and attentive. We will surely be back!"
Dined on 5/9/2014

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