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Carnevor, Milwaukee, WI
Carnevor, Milwaukee, WI
Carnevor, Milwaukee, WI
Carnevor, Milwaukee, WI
Carnevor, Milwaukee, WI

Carnevor

4.8
4.8
2918 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
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 Wagyu imported from Japan. And with a wine list featuring more than 750 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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 223-2200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mario Giuliani
  • Private party facilities
    As one of Wisconsin’s most acclaimed fine dining destinations, Carnevor creates a premier dining experience featuring exquisite steaks and an extensive wine list with more than 785 selections. Carnevor has private and semi-private dining options for up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kim Steiner: (414) 223-2200
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Wisconsin
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Steak

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Good for business meals

  • Milwaukee

    Hot spot

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Steak

2,918 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal and great service. All steaks were cooked perfectly. Extensive wine list with all range of prices. Gina was great as our waitress too.

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  2. PaulK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was amazing, food was amazing, and overall it was a great experience. I recommend it for anyone looking to have a romantic dinner.

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  3. JohnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omar and his team deliver an exceptional experience every time!

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  4. TomC

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Hosted a dinner for 8 people on Saturday, 9/16 at Carnevor. Despite being a busy Saturday evening, the service was great, the party was served at the same time, and the food quality was outstanding. Carnevor has a great wine list. The only downside is the noise level , primarily due to the relatively small size of the dining areas and lounge. As popular as Carnevor is they need to expand.

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  5. JeffreyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! The food was incredible. We Will definitely come back again. Thank you very much.

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  6. LauraA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great service and food excellent! The waiter, Michael, was extremely helpful.

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  7. AmberD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had such a wonderful night celebrating my husband's birthday! We have been here about 5 times now.. and each time just keeps getting better. For his birthday, they reached out and asked how they could make it more special for us - they created a new menu with us to say exactly what I wanted them to at the very top of it. Such a cool experience! I've had the 8oz filet and the salmon. Both are perfect... would just recommend overall!

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  8. HeatherS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The BEST Birthday dinner I have ever had. Everything was perfect from the moment the valet gentleman opened my door to the moment he closed it when we left! The octopus and lobster bisque will be heavy on my mind for quite some time! Thanks to the staff for a wonderful birthday experience! Ladies - definitely some very nice eye candy there as well!

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  9. Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Nice restaurant. Loud when busy. Pricey but decent quality. Great wine selection.

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  10. SteveS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only complaint was, we sat in the room behind the bar, and it was awfully cold in the restaurant.

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  11. BrandonL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, I ordered the 16 oz bone in fillet delicious however was not cooked how I requested. One of my guests ordered the bone in ribeye which also we as delicious however had a large cord running through it. The brussel sprouts are amazing the corn chowder also amazing. Self admittingly we ordered see several bucket list items so the bill was extremely high.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing food. I often don’t go out for steak because we can make a great one at home, but that barrel cut filet and garlic butter was to die for. Good seafood, great appetizers. Amazing service, we could not have asked for a better waiter, he was fun, incredibly interesting, and knowledgeable about the menu. He really made the experience outstanding. The price is a little steep if you eat like me and my partner do, but definitely worth for a special occasion. Highly recommend. A truly great time.

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  13. MeganW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the service was impeccable. The filet was cooked to perfection and although I chose the herbed garlic butter it would have been wonderful without it. The asparagus was like home and the risotto was just right. The crab cake was decent but it smelled strange and the colossal shrimp were impressive. The oysters were small but good. The American wagyu ribeye was not as good as the standard filet but a wonderful experience anyways. The wines were perfect and desserts were delicious. Definitely would come back again.

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  14. AmbroseE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The best steak ive had outside of Peter Lugers. Was excellent

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  15. StevenG

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent dinner ! Had the 45day dry aged bone in strip. Cooked perfectly with excellent flavor. Lobster bisque was also great. Only negative is that is very dark and pretty noisy.

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  16. craigl

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food is pricey but it was really Very good. Wait staff was very attentive and nice and we even got a free dessert for our anniversary. I would definitely go back. The only thing I didn’t quite enjoy was it is a fairly loud place.

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  17. MarkT

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everything was really good as has been in the past visits with one exception: the Waygu ribeyes were not as good as past visits.

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  18. MichaelL

    Key West

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional menu! Great wine selection and a very knowledgeable sommelier. The A-5 Japanese Waygu is off the charts, as are the oysters & bone marrow. Guests enjoyed the crabs legs and shrimp appetizers too. Beautiful decor and ambiance. Definitely a must do when in Milwaukee.

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  19. LeannN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want the best steak you have ever eaten this is the place to get it.

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  20. BrentD

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the steakhouse by which all others should be measured. Our server, Will, was one of the best we've had anywhere and should get all the raises! If you are in Milwaukee and have the means, do not skip this amazing place! Best steak I've ever had!

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  21. Kayla

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Steaks were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Mashed potatoes, asparagus, and mac n cheese sides were wonderful! Wagyu brisket appetizer tasted like dry pot roast. Service was wonderful throughout the whole experience. Two person tables were very very cramped to fit everything. Multiple other parties singing happy birthday as if they were at chili’s.

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  22. JohnMc

    Milwaukee

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner experience at Carnevor last night! Stan, our server, was excellent including his attention to detail and his course timing. Steaks were prepared perfectly!

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  23. JimS

    Milwaukee

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal from start to finish, top notch and friendly service Captained by Michael. All appetizers were spot on, along with the featured fish and other entree's, along with delicious side dishes. Dessert gift was not needed but it was delicious! Always a treat dining with you.

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  24. KahlilH

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service! Would definitely come back when we are in town.

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  25. SusanS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, staff, service! What a special night

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  26. VickiM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1
    Too loud in the room , acoustics bad, had to shout for a conversation

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  27. timothy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Stan was great. He made our celebration amazing.

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  28. Susie

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The raspberry martinis and bourbon manhattans were outstanding! My husband and I each ordered two! We started with the grilled octopus appetizers that are simply delicious. We shared the seafood platter for our dinner. Perfection We’ll be back!

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  29. TommyK

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing food and service - table for two is pretty small - but not a deterrent to not return !

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  30. Gina

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food was overpriced but great service. Wagyu beef didn’t have that melting in the mouth effect.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food was amazing but took a long time for a Thursday evening.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and the service was great ! We could not have had a better meal. The noise level was too loud…

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  33. JWMSN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent service and great food. Ambiance was interesting but can use touching up, but don’t let that stop you!

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  34. StephanieS

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was amazing and our rock shrimp appetizer and oysters were delicious. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The mac n cheese with lobster and mini double baked potatoes were fantastic. This may be one of the top 5 steakhouses we have ever been to. I did tell them ahead of time we were celebrating my husbands 60th birthday and they printed menus with “happy 60th birthday David” on them and gave them to us to take home. We would possibly drive up from the Chicago area to go back here for dinner since we do not live in the Milwaukee area.

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  35. PaulS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meals were cooked to perfection. Service was great and timely.

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  36. Sarahstar830

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been here many times and always can’t wait to come back! Everything is great from start to finish. We had Eric M as our server and he was amazing!! We had a good time joking around with him. Everything about this meal was fantastic…food, service, drinks, ambience, etc. can’t wait til next time! #DontAskForA1 haha!!

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  37. Catfan

    Milwaukee

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we dine at Carnevor, it’s amazing. From start to end. All of the staff are so friendly and efficient - you’ll never have an empty water glass. The cocktails are top notch, the wine list is extensive, and the food is consistently delicious. Already looking forward to our next visit!

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  38. AdrianM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servers were excellent food was great and the place was nice and clean

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  39. fische86

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We went for our wedding anniversary and had such an amazing experience. They really made the night special! The manager Mark does a fantastic job of interacting with the guests & ensuring that service & food are of the highest quality. I always recommend the lobster bisque & lobster mac! You can't go wrong :) Thank you for going above & beyond to make our anniversary a special night- and my husbands first time at Carnevor a great one! He LOVED his tomahawk steak.

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  40. ClintK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was absolutely amazing! The best steak and lobster bisque I've ever had! Service was great and hosts were great. A little too loud to talk with my guest that I brought though.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Carnevor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 223-2200.

Carnevor is rated 4.8 stars by 2918 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carnevor

718 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wisconsin
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mario Giuliani
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 223-2200
  • Private party facilities
    As one of Wisconsin’s most acclaimed fine dining destinations, Carnevor creates a premier dining experience featuring exquisite steaks and an extensive wine list with more than 785 selections. Carnevor has private and semi-private dining options for up to 30 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Kim Steiner: (414) 223-2200
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