Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

Name: Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Address: 401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53201
Telephone: (414) 287-2778
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

348 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Come for great food and drink, stay for great American stories. Like the Harley-Davidson Museum, MOTOR Bar & Restaurant serves up the best of American culture, camaraderie, and comfort food. In a hurry? Just come for the food. No Museum admission is required to dine at MOTOR.

MOTOR’s bold American classics celebrate the taste of life on the road. Road House Chili that tastes like it’s fresh from a Texas diner. BBQ Ribs redolent of a Little Rock smoke shack. And, fittingly, plenty of Wisconsin favorites: Fish Fry, Mac and Cheese, and mouthwatering Hamburgers.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 287-2778
Website
http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
Private party facilities
Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. Like the Museum, MOTOR serves up the best of American culture in an inspiring setting. Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. MOTOR is a seamless blend of industry and refinement - perfect for casual or formal events. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture. Sounds like a recipe for a truly successful event.
Private party contact
Annie Champeau: (414) 287-2707

Location
401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53201
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
6th Street
Parking details
Free!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Friday Fish Fry - It's a Wisconsin Tradition!
$15.95 per person
Multiple dates available
ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIDAY FISH FRY Beer-battered and golden fried with crispy french fries, fresh jicama slaw, cornbread and tartar sauce for $15.95

Offers

BBQ & Blues - Presented by Bulleit Bourbon
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Every Saturday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM join us for BBQ & Blues! Reservations available by calling the Restaurant @ 414-651-7400. Walk ins welcome.
H.O.G. Member Special
Multiple dates available
Sun - Wed - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a cold one. H.O.G. members eligible for $4.00, 16 ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light, or Busch Light all day, every day. Please present your current Harley Owners Group card to redeem this offer. For a limited time only. Please drink responsibly!

Popular dishes

Brisket Nachos$12.95
Tender and juicy slow-smoked brisket piled high on a bed of tortilla chips, and topped with BBQ and chipotle cheese sauces, black bean corn salsa, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, tomatoes and sour cream
Wings$12.95
One pound of seasoned wings with your choice of house BBQ or buffalo sauce or Caribbean Jerk dry rub served with blue cheese or ranch dressing
Cheese Curds$9.95
Fresh Cheddar cheese curds locally sourced from Clock Shadow Creamery, hand-breaded and golden-fried, served with a side of buttermilk ranch dressing
Willie G.'s Minis*$12.95
Designed by the king of style! Three ground chuck mini burgers topped with Wisconsin Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and house secret sauce, served with french fries

Soups

All soups are made from scratch

Roadhouse Beef Chili$5.95
Texas-style beef chili topped with Wisconsin cheese blend, red onion and sour cream
Tomato Basil$4.95
Creamy tomato basil soup simmered for two hours with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a splash of cream

Stuffed Potatoes

Stuffed Potato$8.95
Fresh baked potato topped with bacon, butter, Wisconsin cheese blend, sour cream and green onions
BBQ Pork Stuffed Potato$10.95
Fresh baked potato topped with slow-smoked shredded pork, butter, Wisconsin cheese blend, sour cream, MOTOR's signature BBQ sauce and green onions
Chili Stuffed Potato$10.95
Fresh baked potato topped with chili, Wisconsin cheese blend, sour cream and green onions
Brisket Stuffed Potato$12.95
Fresh baked potato topped with slow-smoked brisket, butter, Wisconsin cheese blend, MOTOR's signature BBQ sauce, sour cream and green onions

Salads

Side of ciabatta $1.95. All dressings are made from scratch

Caesar Salad$10.95
Crisp Romaine lettuce with made-from-scratch creamy garlic Caesar dressing topped with fresh garlic-Parmesan croutons and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
BBQ Salad
Romaine and radicchio tossed in chipotle ranch dressing with black bean corn salsa, tomatoes, MOTOR's signature BBQ sauce, crispy onion strings and choice of meat
- Chicken$12.95
- Pork$13.95
- Brisket$14.95

Burgers

All burgers are served with French fries. Substitute house salad, jicama slaw or cup of Tomato Basil soup $1. Substitute Mac & Cheese or Roadhouse Beef Chili $2

Fatboy™ Burger*$14.95
8 oz. hand-packed ground chuck patty stacked with bacon, cheddar cheese, MOTOR's signature BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onion straws, served on a buttery brioche bun
Motor™ Burger*$12.95
8-oz. hand-packed ground chuck patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion and MOTOR's secret sauce with your choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, provolone, or blue cheese, served on a brioche bun
Monster Burger*$16.95
8 oz. hand-packed ground chuck patty topped with pulled pork, MOTOR's signature BBQ sauce, jicama slaw, and finished with onion strings, served on a brioche bun with lettuce and tomato

Wisconsin Fish Fry

All you can eat

Wisconsin Fish Fry$15.95
Served every friday. Beer-battered and golden fried with crispy french fries, fresh jicama slaw, rye bread and tartar sauce

Sandwiches + More

All sandwiches are served with French fries (except the Grilled Cheese). Substitute house salad, jicama slaw, or cup of Tomato Basil soup $1. Substitute Mac & Cheese or Roadhouse Beef Chili $2

Full Throttle Grilled Cheese$12.95
Oooey and gooey, melted Cheddar, American, Muenster and Provolone cheeses, bacon and tomato on fresh panini bread, served with a cup of tomato basil soup for dunking
Bold BLT$12.95
Loads of bacon piled high on local whole grain panini with lettuce, tomato, mayo and herbed cheese spread
Cajun Chicken Sandwich$13.95
Cajun marinated, grilled tender chicken breast served on a buttery brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo
Chicken Avocado Club$14.95
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, and bacon finished with a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing and avocado on 9 grain panini bread

Mac 'n Cheese

Classic Mac$10.95
Elbow macaroni smothered in made-from-scratch sharp Cheddar cheese sauce topped with panko bread crumbs and baked until golden brown
Buffalo Chicken Mac$13.95
Classic mac topped with buffalo fried chicken and blue cheese crumbles
Chili Mac$12.95
A full bowl of house chili on top of mac, topped with Cheddar cheese, sour cream and onions
Brisket Mac$14.95
14 hour slow-smoked brisket sliced thick atop a bowl of mac with house BBQ sauce and crispy fried onions

Even Better BBQ

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.95
Slow-smoked, hand-pulled pork topped with fresh jicama slaw, crispy onion straws and MOTOR's signature BBQ sauce, served on a split top roll
Smoked Brisket Sandwich$13.95
Beef brisket slow-smoked for 14 hours, hand-sliced and topped with crispy onion straws and MOTOR's signature BBQ sauce, served on a split top roll
BBQ Plates$14.95
Served with your choice of one meat, a generous portion of french fries, fresh jicama slaw and made-from-scratch Southern-style cornbread. Brisket – smoked for 14 hours; BBQ Pork – slow smoked and shredded; Hot Links – spicy and smokey; BBQ Chicken – sauced chicken breast. Make it a combo: Add your choice of brisket, BBQ pork, hot link, or BBQ chicken to any of our BBQ plates

Dessert

Lemon Berry Cheesecake$7.95
NY style cheesecake with a zesty lemon glitter topping, drizzled with a mixed berry compote
Motor™ Sundae$3.95
One scoop vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles
Scoop of Ice Cream$1.95
Classic vanilla

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Hot Spot
Wisconsin
Great for Lunch
Milwaukee
Best Value
Milwaukee
Hot Spot
Milwaukee
Great for Lunch
Milwaukee
Scenic View
Milwaukee
Vibrant Bar Scene
Milwaukee
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msEmjay
Milwaukee
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
My husband and I visited for a fish fry. We had a nice time!
MM
MarcoM
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch options! Loved the Chili! Service was terrific too! I'll definitely be back
MK
MichaelK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Whoever thought of the brisket stuffed potato is a genius. Definitely returning next year.
M
Miyagi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been there quite a bit in the last few years. Always nice and pleasant to deal with. Great atmosphere
BB
BrendaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
BBQ &Blues event was fun! Nice setting, good music, good food, good value
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The brisket was fantastic. The service was very good. The only thing that would’ve made it better would’ve been a sunny day.
SV
ShawnV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Both had the bbq plate was all good but was not very Smokey more like just a bbq sauce on it but was good
g
gracie
Milwaukee
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only complaint is parking. Do you really have to close it all down for bike night?
LF
LindaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were great. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. Loved the band. Leroy Airmaster never disappoints.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was awesome they had a live band on Saturday night we happen to attend the food was amazing and even being packed and the service was still great even though they were short staffed food was delicious amazing job will be back here. Also a shout out to the management who fixed our table because ours was a little wobbly thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was both of our first time there and we really liked it!
CC
ChrisC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated in view of the band, the music was great, the drinks were tasty and the food was delicious. I couldn’t ask for more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was absolutely the BEST trust me you won't be disappointed..excellent drinks and food... and please ask for Kimberly she was our waitress she will take good care of you from the drinks to the food service..im definitely going back...a million times more.
JS
JackS
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to dine. Very good food and the cheese curds are to die for.
BW
BriW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Great food and music. Service was a bit slow due to lots of people and maybe band. Enjoy.
CS
ChristyS
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, nice view of the Milwaukee River, friendly waitstaff. Best to make reservations so you’re insured a seat.
RR
RRofRL
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chili Mac was great, and so was the brisket salad.
AE
AnthonyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food. food. Great service. Awesome atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were hungover looking for a place to grab brunch before heading to the Brewers game and this was perfect.
DC
DC11
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was my first visit and I was pleasantly pleased!! The food, view, and service was great. I will be returning!
j
jknmom
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Was looking for somewhere different to eat. Thought we’d try Motor. Liked that they had some different foods, like baked potatoes, and gluten-free options. Enjoyed that they had a band. Would be a great place in summer to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Food was good, but not great.
JP
JanetP
Milwaukee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
We had a 5 pm reservation arrived on time and it was not crowded. So we choose to sit at the bar and dine at the bar. Bartender gave us no greeting did not offer drinks brought a few menus and never came over for a drink order or food order after about 30 minutes we left and went to the iron horse . Better service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Nice crowd and lovely food
RS
RondaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Nice ambience. Live music on Saturday. Very convenient parking right by the door.
JS
JackS
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at The Harley restaurant. Food was outstanding and the music had the place rocking.
J
Jarrettsmom
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Dinner on Friday night after the Museum closed. Full but not noisy. Our server was doing triple duty due to staff shortages. Great table, with a view of the river. My husband had the pork barbecue platter, which he and our son ended up sharing. Most dishes had an overabundance of cheeses, and our server did not charge us. We will definitely go back and try other items on the menu.
KL
KleinerL
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made a reservation & got there 10 minutes early and they took us right away. The food was perfect the only downside is they don’t have marinara. I would return again for sure. They also had 2 blues singers/players while we ate so that was a cool surprise.
AM
AndrezM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food5service1ambience4
The Motor burger was ok,the brisket sandwich my wife had was good according to her. The service was slow. We waited 5 minutes before the server acknowledged our presence.
SJ
SandyJ
Milwaukee
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was terrific, live music was fun surprise and our chili was amazing!
HT
HowardT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
My friends and I returned to Motor having had a wonderful earlier experience. The fish-fry was as delicious as before and the service was delightful. We'll be back again, again.....Thank you. Howard
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
Pictures looked a lot different than the actual atmosphere. Very loud. Could not hold a conversation.
AR
AprilR
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! We really enjoyed the entire experience!
C
Candy
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
The restaurant is really nice and the staff was great. The food on the other hand was not great. I had the brisket nachos, lemon berry cheesecake and a bourbon cocktail and my friend had the brisket potato and a cocktail. The brisket was flavorful yet waaaayy too fatty. There was mouthfuls of it at times. Neither my friend or I finished our dishes. The cheesecake was a Sara Lee cheesecake with a compote on top. It was not good. Lastly the drinks tasted very cheap.
w
worldtraveler
Milwaukee
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Christmas with a friend. Dinner was great. We had burgers and the patty melt special along with drinks and the chocolate cake for dessert. We will be back.
BD
BigDog
Milwaukee
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall3food5service4ambience4
Great food. Service good. Cold place temperature wise. My wife and others wearing coats while eating. Not uncommon for this place.
B
Bayviewfan
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Brunch with Santa. Staff members were all very friendly and helpful. We had a great time.
AM
AnneM
Milwaukee
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food. Also, fun band and festive "ugly sweater contest"
w
worldtraveler
Milwaukee
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with a friend. Enjoyed the Mac and cheese comfort food on a cold night and a bbq sandwich. Nice view. Looking forward to returning.
PP
PattiP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place to eat! Tasty food, great Spotty Cow,super service, relaxing & friendly. We’ll be back!!
PM
PamM
Milwaukee
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall3food1service5ambience3
The fish fry was the worst our group had ever had. Fish was undercooked and very watery. Seemed as if they did not unthaw the cod before breading it and frying it. French fries cold.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum is rated 4.7 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53201

Additional information

Cross street
6th Street
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free!
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(414) 287-2778
Catering
Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
Private party facilities
Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. Like the Museum, MOTOR serves up the best of American culture in an inspiring setting. Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. MOTOR is a seamless blend of industry and refinement - perfect for casual or formal events. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture. Sounds like a recipe for a truly successful event.
Private party contact
Annie Champeau: (414) 287-2707

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

Make a reservation

Additional information

The Best Bars for Foodies in Milwaukee

The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Milwaukee

The Best Brunch Restaurants in Milwaukee

Friday Fish Fry - It's a Wisconsin Tradition!

BBQ & Blues - Presented by Bulleit Bourbon

H.O.G. Member Special

Brisket Mac

Cheese Curds

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Appetizers

Brisket Nachos$12.95

Wings$12.95

Cheese Curds$9.95

Willie G.'s Minis*$12.95

Soups

Roadhouse Beef Chili$5.95

Tomato Basil$4.95

Stuffed Potatoes

Stuffed Potato$8.95

BBQ Pork Stuffed Potato$10.95

Chili Stuffed Potato$10.95

Brisket Stuffed Potato$12.95

Salads

Caesar Salad$10.95

BBQ Salad

Burgers

Fatboy™ Burger*$14.95

Motor™ Burger*$12.95

Monster Burger*$16.95

Wisconsin Fish Fry

Wisconsin Fish Fry$15.95

Sandwiches + More

Full Throttle Grilled Cheese$12.95

Bold BLT$12.95

Cajun Chicken Sandwich$13.95

Chicken Avocado Club$14.95

Mac 'n Cheese

Classic Mac$10.95

Buffalo Chicken Mac$13.95

Chili Mac$12.95

Brisket Mac$14.95

Even Better BBQ

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.95

Smoked Brisket Sandwich$13.95

BBQ Plates$14.95

Dessert

Lemon Berry Cheesecake$7.95

Motor™ Sundae$3.95

Scoop of Ice Cream$1.95

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