Kil@WatExcellent Father's Day BrunchWe went back to Kil@wat prior to seeing Wicked on Father's Day and it was excellent as usual. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and they took excellent care of us. This restaurant is a great place for breakfast/lunch prior to a show in downtown Milwaukee.6/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, good viewWe went there for our fifth wedding anniversary. It was a little loud until all the people left for the show across the street at the PAC, but man the food, décor, service, and pretty much everything was great. I can see why this place gets such good reviews.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat place to eat.My wife and I ate here because of the convenient location to the Marcus Center. We were both very pleased by the overall quality of the food, and we would return even if we didn't have theater tickets.6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious food, great serviceI was impressed with the food and service at my last trip to Kil@wat. I tried the bacon-wrapped dates (melt-in-your-mouth delicious), salmon with citrus couscous (the salmon was perfectly prepared) and cheesecake (pure decadence). In addition to the food, the small touches throughout dinner were great - warm pretzel rolls, glasses kept full, manager stopping by to check to see how dinner was, etc.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone!6/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMemories downtown diningFood was good and generous. Grew up eating big boy burgers these were good and seemed bigger than what I remembered6/10/2013 12:00:00 AMYou guys are so good!!!Great experience-Kil@wat, you just knocked it out of the park-the food, the service, the atmosphere-our family always adores coming here because of the top quality everything! Thank you!6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMOverall - pretty darn goodPros - Food was excellent, ambiance/view/decor was great, very friendly and attentive staff.
Cons - A little pricey, and a poor beer selection.6/6/2013 12:00:00 AMA Special PlaceGreat overall experience. Good for both business and personal events.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways great to dine hereAlways great to dine here if you are going to a show. One of my favorties!! Try the specials, mine was delicious!!6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good experienceWe had the Wisconsin burger and the smoked salmon hash. The food was very good and the service was good overall. The pretzel bun for the burger was a great version; more places should do this.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMAnniversaryKil@wat was a very nice experience. We were celebrating our anniversary and going to the theater. Kil@wat met our need for our special evening by being able to park only once.
Joe, our waiter, and wait staff were very good and made our anniversary special. Crab cake hors d'oeuvre was exceptional. My pork chop entree was very good, while my wife's mushroom pasta was fair. The special anniversary desert was wonderful.
Overall, a very good experience and we would consider returning, especially if we were seeing a play in the complex.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food and ServiceThe good was outstanding, especially the Ceasar Salad and the martini with Hendricks cucumber rose infused gin. The service was almost too much but appreciated. The decor is a little outdated but certainly did not take away from the dining experience.5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMNice place, would go to againHad a nice selection for entrees. Good place to go before a ballet or show, they work with you to make sure you're not late. Some people were wearing jeans but others were more formal.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing againAlways have a great time here!! The servers, management, and back of the house are wonderful. Quality of food was excellent. Presentation was excellent. Very pleased.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMDelightful dining experienceKil@Wat's staff is welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive. The food is a feast for eyes, body and soul. We enoyed melt-in-your mouth short ribs. With cheddar mased potatoes...a bright, crisp salad, smoky ham and black bean soup, and chicken mushroom papardelle. (We share everything!) dessert was an incredible carnival of dark chocolate concoctions....Mmm. We will be back with friends!5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience, kinda priceyIt was a great experience, but it didn't come cheap. Just have that in your mind when you go and you will have a fantastic experience!5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellentThis is my 3rd year in a row to attend a conference in Milwaukee. We have eaten at some pretty good restaurants but this one is tops. Every one at our table agreed it was the best food we have ever had in Milwaukee. A return trip is in order.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat FindGood food, nice ambiance, secret spot not many know about. Would recommend and return visit.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat!Greeted & seated without delay. Very good service, a little Sangria spilled, wiped immediately with FRESH towel. Dishes & utensils were cleared & replenished. Food was tasty, well presented except for a couple of dry rolls. Staff was concerned that we have plenty of time to make the Florentine at 7:30!!
Will return!!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMLovelyA lovely place overlooking the most happening area in downtown Milwaukee. Decor is contemporary. Food is not only very good but has a lovely presentation. Fabulous martini menu! And they are in the theater district so they have a theater menu for those who are in a hurry.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful dining experienceWonderful dining experience for 2 friends catching up. We had the 3 course theater special which was fabulous as I was going to get the soup and entrée anyhow but then it was like getting the dessert free! All three courses were delicious. Glad to get back to the Kilowatt! Lovely that you can dine and go to the theater all in one building.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat NY steakWithout doubt Kil@Wat served the best New York strip steak I've enjoyed for some time.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMWOW!I grew up on a lake in MN and had lake trout just about 3 days a week but I have never ever tasted Trout as wonderful as I had Friday night. My husbands scallops were divine. The waiter was phenomenal in getting us served and fed in time for our show at the Pabst.
We will be coming back.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food Great ServiceMy husband and I had dinner at Kil@wat prior to seeing a show at the Stackner Cabaret. This is our second time eating here and on both occasions the food was fantastic! The space is beautiful and I love the windows overlooking the street especially the PAC. Our server Will really made the meal all the more special he really was charming and knew how to manage the table in order to get us out on time for our show. From the fois gras, to the salads, to the NY strip and my rosemary polenta to the chocolate desert everything was beautifully prepared and presented. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal at a good price. They have a pre- theatre deal of 3 courses for $30.00 that is a fantastic option!5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMNice place to enjoy dinnerNice place to enjoy dinner prior to a Marcus Center event. Staff was appreciative of our time commitment, but did not rush us, food was very good. Only suggestion would be a wider variety of dishes on the menu.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed a Saturday night earlyEnjoyed a Saturday night early dinner here before a show at the Pabst Theater. Service was outstanding- from hostess, to server to manager who stopped by twice to make sure we were enjoying our visit. Food was perfect! I find that the high end establishments that really pay attention to service, many times, are lacking just a little in the kitchen. All meals were delicious and seasoned properly. Lacking in pretention, which is a good thing. Will definitely return.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe service was off and weThe service was off and we did not get to eat the dessert we ordered on the pretheater menu.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe service was excellentThe service was excellent and so was the food. I really enjoyed the scallop appetizer!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe all loved it!!Delicious food, friendly staff, excellent service, great ambience. Good location. Wonderful in every aspect. Everyone in our group of 6 loved the entire experience!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food, service, and ambianceThe food, service, and ambiance were all excellent. We went for Sunday brunch, and the menu had options for every taste. We will certainly be returning!4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMLove it here...!!!This is my 3rd time dining here and I never cease to be amazed! The service, atmosphere, and food are all top notch! I would definately recommend Kilawatt to anyone looking for an excellent dining experience!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our fourth visit.This was our fourth visit. With varied menues, always something amazing to eat. Food, service, venue are all wonderful.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for business or pleasure.Great food and tremendous service. We had a great time for a special family dinner of 14. Tuna tartar mini tacos are to die for. Short ribs were excellent and the halibut special was amazing. Great place to entertain a larger table for business or pleasure.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThings were a little off withThings were a little off with our server, but rest of wait staff, manager, delicious meal, all made up for it.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMWe decided to try out Kil@WatWe decided to try out Kil@Wat after hearing very positive things about it. We went for Sunday brunch, and absolutley loved the food, service, and ambiance! It was an outstanding experience, and we cannot wait to return!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a very good meal, andIt was a very good meal, and the service was outstanding. I wish I had room to finish my dessert, the peanut butter and jelly cheesecake because it was fantastic!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfect end to my 50th birthdayPerfect end to my 50th birthday with a special lady-friend.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMI chose this location throughI chose this location through the MSO website and it was an excellent recommendation. The food was both pleasing to the palate and the eye. The staff were coherent of our committment to the symphony without being notified.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe came early because we wereWe came early because we were attending a performance so the noise level was great when we got there. Service was super fast, and very courteous. Our food was really good.
My only negative was the hip and trendy wine glasses that serve no purpose...the reds don't breathe and the whites get warm because your hands are around the part of the glass with the wine. I hope this is a passing trend. Otherwise great experience.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved the treetini cocktailLoved the treetini cocktail and the donation to plant trees. Excellent squash soup!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was fabulous, delicious,The food was fabulous, delicious, healthy and perfect portions.The service was excellent, each server doing an excellent job. However, having several servers caused our boxed leftovers to be "temporarily lost" thus left behind.Overall, an excellent experience.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding food and serviceOutstanding food and service with a terrific view....wine list was great too...can't ask for anything more. We will return and do on a regular basis.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent meal! The food wasExcellent meal! The food was very tasty and well presented. Our server, Jesam, was friendly, attentive and efficient.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMI love this restaurant andI love this restaurant and will tell everyone about it!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe spent our 28th weddingWe spent our 28th wedding anniversary at Kil@wat. We made a reservation online, telling them it was our anniversary and requested a window table. They granted our request and we had a great view of the Marcus Center and its' changing colors. They also offered us champagne. The meal was fabulous and the whole staff was very attentive. We defintely will go back. Thank you!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWent for brunch.....love thatWent for brunch.....love that there are some unique items on the menu....salmon hash, tofu scrambler......and then just the good old bacon and eggs. Service is always good. SOOO convenient if going to the Marcus Center.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe returned to Kil@Wat forWe returned to Kil@Wat for dinner before attending a symphony performance. We ordered off their pre-theater menu. We started with the bacon wrapped dates. If you haven't tried them, this is the place to experience them. After the appetizer, we had the short ribs and followed that with a chocolate dessert. The three courses are at a fixed price and definitely a nice addition to the menu. Our server was prompt and very knowledgeable. We shall return and we continue to recommend this restaurant to friends.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMPre-Show MenuKil@Wat offers a "Pre-Show Menu" for folks heading to the theater or a special event after dinner. For a fixed price ($30), you can choose among options for salad/appetizer, entree and dessert. And the food is the same great experience as ordering off the full menu.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMOur experience was wonderful.Our experience was wonderful. The waiter was highly trained but friendly and really listened to our needs without being pretentious. The music was relaxing and not too loud. We had the maple glazed pork chops which were perfectly done and the New York Strip came with beautifully sautéed leaves of Brussels sprouts. Even the bread was great and the butter was a delicious slightly sweet. We had a flight of Purple Door ice cream for dessert and it was the smoothest ice cream we have ever had. We will definitely be back.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThe Food at Kilawatt is consistentlThe Food at Kilawatt is consistently very good, while at the same time refreshingly different without being overly adventursome.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AM