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Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.3
4.3
396 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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 redolent of a Little Rock smoke shack. And, fittingly, plenty of Wisconsin favorites: Fish Fry, Mac and Cheese, and mouthwatering Hamburgers.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 287-2778
  • 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
  • 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

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

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Join us every Sunday Sunday Brunch Menu with Specialty Cocktails including three different types of Bloody Mary's!

    Sunday Brunch Photo

What 396 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

396 Reviews
  1. DaraG

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food, service and view. Especially like the outside spaces.

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on August 2, 2023

    Thank you for the note! We're so glad you had a nice experience at MOTOR. We hope to see you again soon.

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  2. DianneA

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and music. First visit would definitely go back.

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  3. ThomasS

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service. No disappointments. Highly recommend.

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  4. Steak

    Milwaukee

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A nice selection of craft beers and appetizers. The fish fry and fries were excellent. The wait staff was outstanding. I will be returning.

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on August 2, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope you make the time to join us again.

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  5. JudyK

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful. Will return as often as we can👍👍👍

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  6. ChristinaO

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    The food was great! The service was lousy. It was a slow evening, yet the wait staff was inattentive and added an automatic 20% tip.

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  7. BeJay

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    If you are a taste of the Harley world, then this is a great place for lunch. Has a really nice outdoor space by the river and the food is good.

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on July 5, 2023

    Thank you for leaving your review!

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  8. Jenny

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We will not return! Family of four. Had reservations seated within decent time. Waitress took our drink order, 2 adult drinks, 2 lemonades for the kids. Bar was backed up and had to wait on our adult drinks. She came back and took our food order which was pretty simple. Burger, chix ceaser salad, mac & cheese and pancake brunch for the smallest kid. Empty dirty classes that I myself stacked on the table corner were never taken away when she brought back refills of our drinks. We waited over a HOUR+ for our food and when it did arrive the pancakes were ROCK hard we could bang them on the table. They were sent back! Husbands burger was burnt top & bottom. My salad was the last to come out, a salad that takes what 5 min to put together. Waitress was a very cold person you could tell she either didn't like her job that day or didn't want to wait on us. She only checked in w/us twice and once was after we sent the pancakes back. Her name was Kat. * Remember, your attitude has a lot to do with your tip!"

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on June 20, 2023

    Thank you taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate your feedback. We apologize for your experience and that it did not live up to your expectations. I would appreciate a chance to talk to you more about your visit and how we could remedy a future experience. Please contact me via mobile phone or email - Nick Dillon, 262-661-3940 or nick.dillon@levyrestaurants

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  9. Steak

    Milwaukee

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great variety of beers, the cheese curds were excellent. We have the 8oz burger with bacon a good choice.

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on June 20, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're glad that you enjoyed your experience at MOTOR - we hope to see you again!

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  10. LawrenceS

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was excellent but the kitchen was a little slow. Maybe they were backed up from a rush. All in all I would definitely go back.

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  11. Suzie

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our meals were good. Jordon our Server was awesome!. I have already recommend to neighbors to try out the Burnt Ends and Brisket and Mac and Cheese. Loved the Cheesecake too.

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  12. mgmiwi99

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    It's a nice space with reliably good food and service.

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  13. KatieP

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Friday Night (All You Can Eat) Fish Fry is delicious and never disappoints! Their Bloody Mary's are also noteworthy!

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on May 2, 2023

    Thank you so much for the review and for joining us!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good we are here two days in a row. Had the steak and salad and was surprised to get an entire steak and salad for only $17.95, then had lunch and got the stuffed bashed potato - so good! Waitress was amazing both times.

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on May 2, 2023

    Thank you for the review and for joining us. We hope to see you again!

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  15. AshleyH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Service was terrible. Food was great. Never got drink refills or even saw our server after our order was taken.

    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on April 19, 2023

    Hi Ashley, we're sorry that you didn't have a better experience. We will use this review to do better in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

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  16. SusanL

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. We had terrific service and the food was outstanding. Would definitely eat here again.

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  17. rlloyd1951

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The quality and quantity of food our exceptional We ordered the Brussels sprouts wow is all I can say easily a dish for 2 The tacos look small but we're very filling for $4 each

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  18. GHSH

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice atmosphere, live music was a treat, food was great and well priced. Nice dinner!

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  19. jimp

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    the fish fry was not all that the fry were cold the fish was over cooked

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  20. BruceG

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The restaurant is pretty cool. The staff was great, but the food was mediocre at best. I won't go back.

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  21. SJMilw

    Milwaukee

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, Old Fashioned's and service was great!! The band did a great job, fun place to be on a Saturday Night !!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Just okay. Not great, not bad, but absolutely nothing noteworthy. Drinks were adequate, food unremarkable and service was (again) okay.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Live music that evening.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Got there 5:30 reservations. Was gonna be seated at two top table asked to be seated at 4 top next to us which hostess let us do. Before we could sit down rude waitress came running over and told us NO you can’t sit there it’s reserved for party of 4. Ok, place was over half empty, but we complied and moved back to the two top. That same 4 top table sat empty the whole time we were there. And just before we left they seated a party of TWO there. Guess it was just us who couldn’t sit there as we counted 10 empty 4 top tables while we were there. Everything else was great. Just the rude way that server yelled at us was not appropriated.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Big portions for low dollar amount!

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  26. ClaudiaG

    Milwaukee

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We haven't been here in a while. I forgot how great it is. Excellent service, food and fun ambiance. And it's easy to park!! I highly recommend Motor and plan to return soon.

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  27. William

    Fargo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This review is for the most recent of many meals we’ve had at the restaurant. The food was great as always, the service is as good as you can find these days, and the prices seem reasonable. The bands do vary in quality, but are always decent at worst. If the restaurant were to improve they would need more servers. The servers are great, but are simply expected to do more than is possible for a truly exceptional experience.

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  28. MaryW

    Milwaukee

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The food was good, typical bar food but the fries were cold. Server and bartender were friendly. We were seated next to the kitchen so a different server rushed out and bumped me. Our view into the kitchen was unpleasant. We should have asked for a different table because some had nice views of the river, so that was my fault.

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  29. Brian

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Waitress messed up order and drinks 3 times. Forgot to bring our appetizer. Never came back and checked how are food was. I should have asked for money back!

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  30. Alice

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There was only 1 server on a Friday night but she was very attentive and the manager was helping server drinks and checking on everyone. The food was so good! Fish fry great, which was all u can eat and the server checked back to see if we wanted more. The wedge salad with steak was delicious, as was the barbecue salad with brisket. Can't wait to go back!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visite du musée pour mon mari biker En plus l y’avait le santa claus Super service et copieuse quantité

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  32. Nickngabe

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    How do you burn a fish fry? Ask your cook because he did. Absolutely the worst fish fry I’ve ever had. Completely over cooked

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  33. DavidE

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Headed to Motor for the Friday Fish Fry. The restaurant was quite busy so it was a bit slower than normal, but we completely understood. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. Very fresh and tasty. $16 for an all you can eat fish fry is a great deal now days. Highly recommended.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    We had the Friday Fish Fry which was good

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  35. WENDYM

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed our dinner - wait staff was great and enjoyed the music and ambiance

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  36. robertn

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. The services was excellent. Overall it was a 10 stars experience

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  37. Diner

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A good find. A nice setting.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service, not very busy. Food was tasty and came out hot. Slightly overpriced but we plan to go back again sometime

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  39. Smati

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Four of us had dinner on a Friday night. Really cool ambience and excellent attentiveness by our server. A great variety on the menu. Two of us feel we should’ve chosen some thing else off the menu. The brisket BBQ plate was very fatty and the fish fry didn’t agree with someone’s digestive system. Drinks (alcoholic and non) were fairly priced. Overall we’re going to give it another chance and come back during the day to also see the museum, the shop, and the grounds.

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  40. vanessar

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Verry good food and prices, loved the layout and the parking available.

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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
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum is rated 4.3 stars by 396 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 4 times today
Experiences are available.
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 Mon, Thu–Sun 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
  • 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
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