Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Brown Deer

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MequonMilwaukeeWauwatosaWhitefish Bay

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1. Zarletti - Mequon

4.3

Awesome(1170)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mequon

Booked 8 times today

Zarletti Mequon: A dining experience designed by restauranteur, Brian Zarletti. The restaurant reflects Brian’s lifelong passion for Italian wine, food, and culture bringing a genuinità to Zarletti Mequon that can be felt throughout. We hope you enjoy the simple, thoughtful cuisine. Whether it’s our Neopolitan pizza, hand-crafted in the wood-burning oven imported from Italy, or one of our many housemade pastas, each dish is prepared and presented with both appetite and aesthetic in mind. We are thrilled to welcome you to the world of Italian food, wine, and fun! Buon appetito!

2. Eldr + Rime

4.4

Awesome(857)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Wauwatosa

Booked 10 times today

With our appreciation for modern American cuisine and a motivation driven by locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, we invite you to share our food and admire the simplicity in culinary art. Come and enjoy the live fire creations that Executive Chef, Jose Gonzalez creates to share with you. Our name, which translates to Fire+Ice, offers inspiration in all that we do. Enjoy our beautiful open dining room or our warm seasonal patio with live music every Thursday. Located by Mayfair Mall on the corners of North Ave and HWY 100.Spend some time together, share something new, and enjoy the opportunity to connect. Eldr+Rime is about gathering at the table and sharing a meal with the people that are important in your lives.Dinner Sunday through Saturday eveningsBrunch Saturdays and Sundays 10a-2p starting Happy Hour featuring half priced oysters offered Monday through Friday 4p-6p in our bar area.VOTED BEST NEW RESTAURANT BY MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE'S READER'S CHOICE

3. Avli - Milwaukee

4.6

Exceptional(253)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Milwaukee

Booked 44 times today

Located in Milwaukee's Brewer's Hill neighborhood, Avli offers contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.Enjoy our inviting bi-level dining room and expansive outdoor patio that’s dog-friendly for dinner and weekend brunch! We look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy).For parties of 8 or fewer, book online with OpenTable.For parties of 9-12, please call the restaurant directly at (414) 395-1300.For parties greater than 12, book with Avli Events by contacting our team here: https://www.avli.us/tripleseat-form-avli or by calling our Events Team at (312) 526-3606.

4. Highland House

4.6

Exceptional(152)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Mequon

Booked 7 times today

Where you're always on vacation!The Highland House located in Mequon, Wisconsin has earned the reputation as the place to go on the North Shore for any and all occasions. The food is a blend of California, Caribbean and Mexican influences. It’s a casual and fun atmosphere with a colorful and unique décor. Voted Milwaukee’s Best Margaritas and known for great food at a great price.For reservations please visit highlandhouse.com

5. Five O'Clock Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4405)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Milwaukee

Booked 22 times today

Rich in tradition and free of trends, the Five O’Clock Steakhouse is nothing short of timeless. A family-owned & independently operated Supper Club, the Five O'Clock specializes in serving the finest steaks paired with a notable wine list, classic cocktails, as well as outstanding, personalized service. Five O’Clock has been named “One of America’s Best Steakhouses” by TV host Rachel Ray, described as a "Classic Supper-Club Setting" by TravelandLeisure.com and was featured on The Travel Channel’s “Steak Paradise 3.” Five O'Clock was voted "#1 Steakhouse in Milwaukee" by Shepherd Express & Milwaukee Magazine. We were also named among the top steakhouses in Milwaukee by OnMilwaukee.com. The Alley Cat Lounge at Five O'Clock Steakhouse features Milwaukee's best free live music weekly, classic cocktails and a 1940’s retro-lounge ambience. You’re only a stranger once at the Five O’ Clock Steakhouse!

A photo of Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn restaurant

6. Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn

4.5

Awesome(543)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• German • Whitefish Bay

Booked 10 times today

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn~Since 1915~"You are a stranger here but once"When making a reservation please note if you would like it to be for inside, the outdoor patio, or the heated outdoor tent. Thank You!

7. The Knick

4.7

Exceptional(2211)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milwaukee

Booked 18 times today

Come enjoy an upbeat, contemporary dining experience at one of Milwaukee's favorite restaurants. The Knick offers an exciting menu and great nightly specials. A big city feel with friendly service, we offer an unique specialty drink menu and feature over 60 different vodkas from around the world. Enjoy our homemade desserts or a "Great Maltini" as a nightcap after a night on the town. End your weekend with our fabulous brunch and indulge with our signature "Queen Mary".

A photo of Benihana - Milwaukee, WI restaurant

8. Benihana - Milwaukee, WI

3.7

Very Good(772)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Milwaukee

Booked 13 times today

At Benihana in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our food is not only cooked it’s choreographed. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table.

9. Maharaja

4.8

Exceptional(303)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Milwaukee

Booked 1 time today

Milwaukee's Premier Indian Restaurant Voted "Best of Milwaukee" consecutively for 19 years! Maharaja meaning great king features traditional Indian cuisine inspired by the most northern regions of Punjab and Rajasthan, to the more southern regions of Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu. Maharaja will truly take you on a culinary journey through the largely diverse subcontinent of India.

A photo of MATC Cuisine Restaurant restaurant

10. MATC Cuisine Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(354)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milwaukee

Class sizes determine our availability as we are a student run restaurant. Our hours fluctuate with the number of students enrolled in the semester and some days we may not be open. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us direct via email at dixona7@matc.edu or by phone at 414-297-6697 to discuss future dining plans with us. Cuisine Restaurant is a student operated advanced training facility for MATC's Culinary Arts program. The restaurant allows students to gain practical experience in a high-end culinary environment. The restaurant features a seasonal menu including appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts.

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Kevin
Wisconsin •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Thank You Again to Devan & The Knick for a Wonderful Father's Day & Birthday Dinner. Food & Service were Top Notch as always.
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The KnickPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milwaukee
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4.7
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Sean
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 11, 2025
We loved Don’s. A very fun experience. Great drinks! E thought the burger was excellent for 99 cents on Wednesday. Very fun place!
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Don's TV & RepairPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milwaukee
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4.5
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Rosann
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 11, 2025
The food was cooked to perfection, our waitress was awesome.
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Johnny Manhattan'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Menomonee Falls
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4.7
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ErikaVIP
Chicago / Illinois •45 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Food was pretty good. Ravioli were a little chewy and overdone at the edges. Rigatoni sauce was phenomenal. Balsamic vinegar on house salad was so acidic I couldn’t finish the salad. Service was on the slow side, but food delivered quickly.
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Zarletti - MequonPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mequon
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4.3
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Lola
Wisconsin •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
The food was absolutely delicious! The special burger rolls were so tasty! I always love their chips and salsa but the queso was also super amazing! Overall great experience and our server Maddie was very helpful and nice!
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Highland HousePrice: Moderate• Tex-Mex• Mequon
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4.6

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