ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate

Name: ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate
Address: 139 E Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53202
Telephone: (414) 270-4422
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

276 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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ARIA serves Artisanal American Cuisine steeped in the culinary tradition of the Midwest. Located in Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, this downtown Milwaukee restaurant and meeting place features a locally inspired seasonal menu that incorporates the best local ingredients, with cuisine inspired by Wisconsin and its European ancestry. The comfortable art-filled dining room provides the perfect environment to connect, relax and celebrate.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

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8:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 270-4422
Website
https://www.ariaatsaintkate.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Paul Funk
Private party facilities
Private dining is available. Please contact bradypankow@saintkatearts.com and emmapohl@saintkatearts.com to learn more.

Location
139 E Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Water Street and Kilbourn Avenue
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Classic Deviled Eggs
Mussels Giardiniera*
Blue Bay mussels, sauvignon blanc-tomato broth, fennel, grilled bread, giardiniera aioli
Red Rock Chicken Wings
Six crispy jumbo wings, signature red rock dry rub
Broccoli & Cheese
Charred broccoli, Brunkow's bread cheese, fried garlic, preserved lemon, chili flakes
Smoked Salmon Potato Pancake
Capers, crème fraiche, dill
Cheese & Charcuterie
Artisanal cheeses, cured & smoked meats, seasonal pickles & jam
Baked Goat Cheese
Tomato jam, grilled bread
Tahini Roasted Carrots
Pea tendrils, red pepper & walnut puree, lemon oil

Soups & Salads

Verne's Chicken & Dumplings
Amish chicken and dumpling soup, Chef's first childhood recipe
Iceberg Slab Salad
Root beer braised bacon slab, cherry tomato, red onion, Hook's Blue Paradise cheese, fried garlic, creamy herb dressing
Soup of the Day
Caesar*
Hearts of romaine, garlic croutons, Romano, Parmesan, anchovy, classic zesty caesar
BelGioioso Burrata
Avocado, charred orange, pistachio, niçoise olives, lamb's lettuce, watercress

Mains

Hanger Steak Frites*
French fries, Hook's blue cheese butter, mache
Linz Heritage Reserve Cowgirl Ribeye*
Marrow fried onions, thyme scented potato pave, asparagus, bordelaise sauce
Cider Brined Berkshire Pork Chop
Brussels sprouts, kabocha squash, maple spaetzle, dried cherry & walnut agridolce
Salmon Salsa Verde* **
Charred radish & shishito peppers, edamame, miso butter
Pan Seared Striped Sea Bass*
Smoked yogurt, pea tendrils, sunchoke & purple potato hash, hazelnut brown butter
Duck Cassoulet
Duck leg confit, white beans with house smoked bacon and garlic sausage, bread crumb
Aria Broast-ish Chicken
Potato wedges, blistered green beans, honey butter
Classic Big Boy Burger*
Iceberg lettuce, Big Boy sauce, American cheese, French fries
Long Bone Short Rib Pastrami
Sauerkraut gnocchi, baby kale and pearl onion sauté, carrot-caraway velvet
Sheep Cheese Cavatelli
Maitake mushrooms, watercress, charred lemon-mint pesto; With House Smoked Salmon*

Sparkling

Faire la Fête Brut Rosé, Limoux, France
Faire la Fête Brut, Limoux, France
La Marca Prosecco D.O.C. Sparkling Wine, Italy
Chandon Blanc de Noir, Yountville, CA

White Wine

Maison Louis Jadot, Chardonnay, Mâcon-Villages, France
La Crema "Kelli Ann Vineyard" Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA
Whispering Angel, Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France
Cannonball, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, CA
Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Santa Christina, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy
Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Mosel, Germany
Biagio Moscato d'Asti, Moscato, Piedmonte, Italy

Red Wine

Firesteed, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Belle Glos "Balade" Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA.
Tripiche Broquel, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Peppoli, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
DAOU Pessimist, Red Blend, Paso Robles, CA
Blackbird Arise, Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA
Borne of Fire, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA
Mt Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA

Cocktails

Vieux Carré
Hennessy VSOP, Rye, Graham's 10yr., DOM Benedictine, Peychaud's and Angostura Bitters
Sparkling Cosmo
Sparkling Wine, Stoli Vodka, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Cranberry, Lime
Madame La Présidente
St Germain, Faire la Fête Brut
Blueberry Hibiscus Highball
Johnnie Walker Black Label, Rishi Blueberry Hibiscus Simple Syrup, Club Soda
Seville Negroni
Tanqueray Sevilla Orange, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
The Kilbourn
Central Standard North 40 Brandy, Amaro Nonino, Stateline Coffee Liqueur, Scrappy's Cardamom Bitters
Rye Old Fashioned
High West Double Rye, Bittercube Orange Bitters
Muddled Mule
Stoli Vodka, Lime, Strawberry and Basil
Korean Bone Crusher
Don Julio Blanco, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Gochujang

Bottled Beer

Lakefront Hazy Rabbit, Milwaukee, WI
Available in 12oz
Lakefront Riverwest Stein, Milwaukee, WI
Available in 12oz
Lakefront Eastside Dark, Milwaukee, WI
Available in 12oz
Eagle Park Brewing Push Play Pale Ale, Muskego, WI
Available in 12oz
Fair State Brewing Coop Seasonal, Minneapolis, MN
Available in 16oz
Guinness Draught Stout, Dublin, IRE
Available in 14.9oz
Hacker-Pschorr Weissbier, Munich, DEU
Available in 12oz
Odd Side Ales, Dank Juice IPA Grand Haven, MI
Available in 12oz
Stella Artois Lager, Leuven, BEL
Available in 12oz

What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food with outstanding, friendly service. Would definitely come again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and ambiance were excellent! I had the flat iron steak and my husband had the sea bass. Both were delicious!
PW
PatriciaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding! Never rushed, polite and professional service. Drinks delightful! Love the Aria restaurant as well as the Saint Kate Arts Hotel!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, staff and ambiance!! We could not recommend this place enough!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and cocktails!
K
Kelly
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
We very much enjoyed our first visit. Our server, Todd, was awesome!
JG
JimG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Came for dinner before taking my granddaughter to the ballet. It was her 8th birthday. Great food and excellent service.
c
chm1
Milwaukee
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Pre Ballet dinner. Waiter was new but tried very hard to please us!
K
Kawen
Kansas City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service and dinner was delightful. My salmon was cooked as I requested. I highly recommend the burrata salad.
BB
BeckyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Bridget was great!! She made recommendations and didn’t rush us as all. Very helpful and super nice! Will def request her when we come back! Food was good as always, we LOVE the goat cheese marinara. The live music was an added bonus, great spot! It was a little warm in the restaurant but other than that, no complaints!
M
Michael
Milwaukee
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Not enough options on the menu. No pasta, no comfort food.
r
rickyrodmke
Milwaukee
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. I enjoyed the Smoked Salmon Potato "pancake", Chicken Liver Pate', and Berkshire Pork Chop!
J
Jane
Milwaukee
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, good food, great service. One of my favorite places
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Not good at all. They couldn’t even close the bill with my direction.
CP
ConstructionProfessor
Milwaukee
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding (as usual), strongly recommend the Sea Bass. Nichole provided wonderful service!
BL
BobL
Exclusive
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and good service. Great place to dine before attending a Broadway play at the Marcus
AZ
AngZ
Milwaukee
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere and great food! I would definitely recommend this place and plan on going back.
j
jandc
Milwaukee
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything was very good. Interesting menu. Food taste was interesting. Unfortunately, we were served a glass of red wine that had "turned" which slightly dampened our enthusiasm for our entire experience somewhat.
PD
PaulD
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had an exceptional dinner experience last night. The restaurant is beautiful. Great decor and incredible views. It's classy but relaxed and not stuffy. The service, drinks, and food were all outstanding. We will definitely be back. Wonderful place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fabulous!! Service was amazing, will definitely be back!!
PM
PamM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The restaurant is beautiful and the staff very friendly. Also the portion size was more than adequate. However, the food was just okay. The chicken was very salty, could not eat pieces of it. I like salt but so much took away from the flavor of the chicken. It was sad because the prices were very high. I would have liked to be able to eat my meal. Sorry to say I will not be back.
C
Carla
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had reservations for 5pm for two of us to eat early so we could see a performance. I asked for a larger table and was told that they were reserved for larger parties even though while I was there two people were seated at a table for 4. I had the hanger steak which was delicious except the blue cheese butter was as hard as a rock, and with the temperature of the meat there was not enough time for it to melt on to the meat. Our server was fine for the most part. She was rushing us out. She was clearing the table of everything including the napkins while I still had wine in my glass. I have dined there many times and have already enjoyed it. I am sure I will go back, but it wasn't the best experience I have had there.
CC
CCaps
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pre concert repast as prelude to an evening with Yo-Yo Ma. The service was impeccable and the food and wine, were simply divine!
o
olderwiser1
Milwaukee
158 reviews
vip
4.0
158 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Beautifully appointed restaurant. Very friendly and attentive service. Menu choices are a bit unconventional. The steak frites would have been very good with the inclusion of some sort of vegetable…even a couple of simple grape tomatoes. A nicely prepared piece of hanger steak atop a mountain of skinny French fries. Pork chop entree was good, but the hash of squash and maple sweetened spaetzele on the side was odd. More like a relish. Brussel sprouts mentioned on the menu were indiscernible in that side dish. Our appetites were appeased, but the menu was nothing that we felt the need to return to try something else. Convenient location for downtown events.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Entree was disappointing. Appetizers and small plates very good
CD
CherylD
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
limited menu selection and pricey , beautiful setting with city views
ME
MichaelE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elegant yet approachable. Very competent and kind staff. Lovely food and beverages.
MC
MaryC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Very expensive for style and amount of food. Nice ambiance. Quick service for pre-theater.
BB
BerrayB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Food - overpriced, bacon on my slab salad was cold, $16 for a Big Boy Burger? Wait staff - our waitress seemed bothered by us being in her section. She never smiled and seemed like she didn't want to be there. Thought the drinks were good Ambiance was very urban, airy and loved the natural light. We chose the place because we were at the Rep. and we did research the prices which I don't mind paying if the food quality is good. Don't think we will be back.
s
scottw
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience! Great waitstaff. Will be back 🙂
SB
SueB
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, delicious food and drinks, attentive service. I love the atmosphere in this restaurant and the art displays are awesome! Great place for cocktails, good food and before or after a theatre experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our server Todd was awesome
P
Pamela
Milwaukee
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
I was looking forward to dining at Aria because I had not eaten there before. I ordered the Cavatelli. I found this dish disappointing in many ways; the large unappealing chunk of shitake mushroom was tough, the watercrest almost appearing to be an afterthought and the smoked salmon I ordered as an extra for a whopping $17 was fishy and inedible. All of this was literally swimming in a lackluster sauce. All in all, this was a very disappointing meal. I could not recommend Aria to anyone.
D
Dave
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, great food, good service, piano player was a nice touch.
m
mjjm
Milwaukee
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were headed to a show at the Pabst so thought this would be a great spot for dinner before. The server was very friendly, and although not particularly knowledgeable, we still liked her. The appetizer and the cocktails were the best items of the evening. The baked goat cheese app was fantastic. We also liked the Caesar salads. The entrees were just okay. The meal was rushed as food was brought out before we finished the prior course. Besides the main dish being extremely average, I think the most disappointing thing was how dirty everything was. You could see old food from previous diners in the placemats... and we were the first diners there for the evening so it wasn't from someone who just left the table. Also we were seated at a nice spot next to a window, but it didn't take long to notice all the dirt, dust and even dead bugs on the large sill. Not very appetizing. That's enough for us not to return. Sorry Aria, we had high hopes. Next time we go to a show we'll sit at the hotel bar on the first floor and order from the attached pizza place. Clean and a much better vibe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING! I love all the food!
O
Out2dinner
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Birthday celebration done right. Food was delicious and looking forward to going back.
JB
JonathanB
Milwaukee
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good food and great location. Friendly service although our order was served wrong. Quickly corrected. Prices are high I think for what is served.
GD
GDtt
Hawaii
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The duck cassoulet, $38, was dry and the the hanger steak, $39, was small and tough and served without condiments. Although not busy, the lady bartending at the adjacent Giggly bar took five minutes to greet us. A group of three young women also waited for five minutes and left. Ten dollars for a flat La Marca Prosecco is too pricey. 750ml bottles are seldom over $13 at the liquor store.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
My husband and I chose to sit at the bar and eat. There is a great view and the room is cozy. E

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate is rated 4.6 stars by 276 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

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

8:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate

139 E Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

Cross street
Water Street and Kilbourn Avenue
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Paul Funk
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ariaatsaintkate.com/
Phone number
(414) 270-4422
Private party facilities
Private dining is available. Please contact bradypankow@saintkatearts.com and emmapohl@saintkatearts.com to learn more.

Featured in

The Best Cheap Eats in Milwaukee

ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate

Make a reservation

Additional information

The Best Cheap Eats in Milwaukee

Baked Goat Cheese

Friday Fish Fry

Verne's Chicken &amp Dumplings

Starters

Classic Deviled Eggs

Mussels Giardiniera*

Red Rock Chicken Wings

Broccoli & Cheese

Smoked Salmon Potato Pancake

Cheese & Charcuterie

Baked Goat Cheese

Tahini Roasted Carrots

Soups & Salads

Verne's Chicken & Dumplings

Iceberg Slab Salad

Soup of the Day

Caesar*

BelGioioso Burrata

Mains

Hanger Steak Frites*

Linz Heritage Reserve Cowgirl Ribeye*

Cider Brined Berkshire Pork Chop

Salmon Salsa Verde* **

Pan Seared Striped Sea Bass*

Duck Cassoulet

Aria Broast-ish Chicken

Classic Big Boy Burger*

Long Bone Short Rib Pastrami

Sheep Cheese Cavatelli

Featured Items

Friday Fish Fry*

Sparkling

Faire la Fête Brut Rosé, Limoux, France

Faire la Fête Brut, Limoux, France

La Marca Prosecco D.O.C. Sparkling Wine, Italy

Chandon Blanc de Noir, Yountville, CA

White Wine

Maison Louis Jadot, Chardonnay, Mâcon-Villages, France

La Crema "Kelli Ann Vineyard" Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA

Whispering Angel, Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France

Cannonball, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, CA

Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Santa Christina, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy

Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Mosel, Germany

Biagio Moscato d'Asti, Moscato, Piedmonte, Italy

Red Wine

Firesteed, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

Belle Glos "Balade" Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA.

Tripiche Broquel, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Peppoli, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

DAOU Pessimist, Red Blend, Paso Robles, CA

Blackbird Arise, Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA

Borne of Fire, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA

Mt Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA

Cocktails

Vieux Carré

Sparkling Cosmo

Madame La Présidente

Blueberry Hibiscus Highball

Seville Negroni

The Kilbourn

Rye Old Fashioned

Muddled Mule

Korean Bone Crusher

Bottled Beer

Lakefront Hazy Rabbit, Milwaukee, WI

Lakefront Riverwest Stein, Milwaukee, WI

Lakefront Eastside Dark, Milwaukee, WI

Eagle Park Brewing Push Play Pale Ale, Muskego, WI

Fair State Brewing Coop Seasonal, Minneapolis, MN

Guinness Draught Stout, Dublin, IRE

Hacker-Pschorr Weissbier, Munich, DEU

Odd Side Ales, Dank Juice IPA Grand Haven, MI

Stella Artois Lager, Leuven, BEL

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