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Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.3
4.3
466 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A photo of Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum restaurant

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.3
$30 and under
American
Milwaukee

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
At the heart of the 20-acre Harley-Davidson Museum campus, MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is a destination for connection, community, and conversation. MOTOR offers bold and spirited food and beverage with a focus on local products, genuine hospitality, and memory-making events that will keep guests coming back all year long.

Our desirable location in Milwaukee on the Menomonee River, combined with the iconic history of Harley-Davidson, fosters a unique and inviting space for people to gather and connect beyond the plate.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 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.
  • Location
    401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Parking details
    Free!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Breakfast with Santa in Rumble (above MOTOR)!

    $15.95 - $29.95 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
    Choose from one of the first three Sundays in December from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We’re offering a full holiday experience including a delicious brunch buffet in Rumble, letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday movies, and of course photos with our guest from the North Pole! Kid's ticket includes free admission to the world's only Harley-Davidson museum (with purchase of adult museum ticket).

  • Friday Fish Fry - It's a Wisconsin Tradition!

    $16.95 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 $16.95

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers a "cool atmosphere" with a unique setting that Harley enthusiasts will love. The food ranges from classic American dishes to tasty BBQ, with reviews noting "the best steak salad" and "excellent" cheese curds. However, service can be inconsistent, and the noise level is often high due to live entertainment, impacting conversation. Despite these issues, diners appreciate the "fun historic place on the river" and return for the vibrant atmosphere and iconic location.

466 Reviews

  1. cathy

    Milwaukee

    167 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    167 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had tuna and it was dry. The brisket was very flavorful but fatty. Otherwise the cheese curds and large pretzel were delicious.

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  2. Stephanie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. Things were spaced out nicely and the atmosphere was perfect. We can't wait to attend again next year.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded 3 days ago
    Stephanie - glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. We hope you stop by again soon!

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  3. Mervet

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful event! Well executed, many delicious options! We will see you next year!!
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded 5 days ago
    Mervet - thank you for your review, we're so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to see you again soon.

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  4. cathy

    Milwaukee

    167 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was wonderful. The food is good some better than others. Love the Happy hour and the pretzel. Mustard so good
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded 5 days ago
    cathy - thank you for your review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your meal.

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  5. jilayne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed sitting near a window to see the river. Great lunch before we did the museum.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded 5 days ago
    Jilayne - we're glad you enjoyed your time at MOTOR, we hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Katie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast with Santa at Rumble was the best breakfast with Santa I've ever been to. The food was great, the space was well decorated and clean, the staff was very friendly, and lots to choose from. My son had a ton of fun...even myself! Please have this next year at Rumble!
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on December 2, 2024
    Thank you, Katie! We're so glad you enjoyed this year's event.

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  7. Mark

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner meal was delicious and enjoyable. However, the musical bingo made it very challenging to hold a conversation with the people at my table. It was too, too loud!! Having to compete with that lessened the pleasure of the meal.

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  8. Paula

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful Sunday lunch, allowing ample time to enjoy the experience. Both the food and service were exceptional.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on December 2, 2024
    Paula - thank you for your review, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience at MOTOR.

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  9. Christopher

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a band playing and it was extremely loud and I'm a person that likes loud music. Unfortunately, this music was so loud that we literally had to yell at each other to talk. Our server was very good and the food was outstanding. Very nice ambience as well. My recommendation is to go there on a night when there isn't a band.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on December 2, 2024
    Christopher- Thank you for your review, we will take this into consideration when playing music at the restaurant in the future. We hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Fred

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I attended Motor at the Harley with some 3 friends. I loved the ambience it’s very well put together. The food was very good. The service on the other hand in my opinion seemed a little off putting. It took an hour to receive our order although people came in well after us received the same type of order of burgers and fries came before us. I didn’t care for our waitress demeanor, seemed a little aggressive like we were bothering her. Another waitress had to serve us our food ( really nice ) because ours was no where to be found. Good food but won’t be back….

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FAQs

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 287-2778.

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum is rated 4.3 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum restaurant

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.3
$30 and under
American
Milwaukee

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, 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.

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