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

471 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

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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 Erik Hansen

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

What 471 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

653 Reviews

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jeffh
Milwaukee
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
We stumbled onto the Sunday special which is their chicken dinner. With the exception of the biscuit (which was cold and hard) it was really good. Service was as well. We do a lot of Sunday afternoon theatre at the Rep and will definitely come back again.
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ShawnO
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The location is very convenient if attending the Milw. Rep. I ordered the Big Boy hamburger. It was tiny, almost funny when it arrived. The charge was 18 dollars. Soups were excellent but not very hot. Waiter was excellent and attentive.
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CarolG
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful dining experience. Have visited a number of times and consistently excellent food, service and ambiance. Food and beverage manager Max - approachable and welcomes guest feedback. Shows care and interest in quality of the experience.
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Eunice
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. I thought there was a fish fry, a little disappointed.
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bocadinner
Palm Springs
65 reviews
vip
1.0
65 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall1food2service4ambience1
Horrible. The restaurant is freezing and they said "oh, we can't regulate the tempurature". It was terrible and so uncomfortable. While we were eathing (with jackets and hoods) another couple nearby said to the waiter "so sorry, but it's just too cold here" and left. The food was nice, great chicken but the "big boy" burger just so-so. Dissapointed for a restaruant that is touted as being so good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a lovely dinner at Aria to celebrate a birthday. Our server, Ellie, was attentive, friendly, and thoughtful with recommendations. The food was delicious - the hanger steak was tender and flavorful, the pork chop was massive and cooked perfectly. Beautiful atmosphere.
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EGah
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food - Great Service - Delicious Cocktails !
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KarH
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a very good meal. The server was very familiar with the menu and gave us a perfect wine suggestion. The bar offers a great view!
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Laura
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great service, delicious food, great decor, loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and delicious food!! Will eat here again next time in the beautiful city of Milwaukee.
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QianaW
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I love coming here and they setup my triple birthday surprise just right. Thank you so much for that.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! The staff was very friendly and madev our night very enjoyable.
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LizC
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. The prices are high, but the experience is excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience2
Dined early on a Friday nite. Greeted by server- knowledgeable and cordial. As time passed and # of customers increased, service became spotty and unreliable. Seemed short on staffing. Started out w drinks. Wine, beer, specialty cocktail. All good- cocktail excellent. Had checked menu prior to arrival. Items listed did not match up- had expected fish fry entree but not offered. Food was delicious. 2 of us had soup/salad. Soup was not hot. Entrees 1 pork 1 pasta. Exceptional. Live music was lovely. Dining room was frigid. Asked to have a/c turned down which was accommodated for a while. By end of dining room had returned to frigid so we opted to skip coffee/ dessert. There was another family dining in their parkas who had similar experience. Although food and music was great probably opt out of a repeat visit.
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Andorable
Des Moines
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate here during our recent stay at the hotel with our granddaughter. It was a lovely experience. We were seated promptly, served in an efficient but unhurried manner. The food was delicious and the drinks were special. We had a very positive experience that matched our stay at the hotel. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this spot so much. The food was amazing. Had the best chicken and dumplings I’ve ever had. Everything was amazing.
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coachtom
Chicago
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Aria is nicely decorated and the cookbooks on shelves around the tables was a nice touch. Alex provided great service. The wines by the bottle had lots of options. For starters my date had a Caesar salad and I had the chicken dumpling soup. Both were very good. It is a small menu and two of the entrees were not available. Unfortunately, one was my date’s choice. She ended up with chicken and I had the long bone short rib pastrami. Serving sizes are large and both were delicious.
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PatP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Waiter was excellent…experienced, attentive, and made the meal enjoyable!
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CharlieWest
Pittsburgh
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great experience in the adjacent bar seating area w/fantastic view.
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NSMum
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome meal on Easter Sunday with very efficient waitress. The salads were very substantial Delish! and definitely not a side salad. The entrees were very good of sole, duck, and beef stroganoff. Parking on Sunday was free on the nearby streets - no need for Valet. Beautiful hotel with abundance of art. Wonderful dinner!!!
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KimS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience !!! amazing food and a perfect location !!
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VinceT
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Service, particularly at the bar, was slow. It's loud and pricey. Not the most excellent hotel restaurant, though still an elevated experience on the whole.
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RichardA
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and service was all as it should be. I'll definitely go back.
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MikeG
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience5
I ordered the duck breast. The texture and appearance gave the appearance that the duck breast was boiled, not pan seared as stated in the menu. The taste was bland. My wife and son ordered Beef Cheek Stroganoff. The meat was fatty which ruined the dish. I don't understand the 4.5 star review rating. The food was very disappointing and certainly not worth the money. FYI - I have never posted a poor review for any previous dining expertise at any other restaurant, however ARIA deserved the poor review.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Aria. The service, drinks, and food are always fabulous!
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JanetS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent drinks, food and service. Perfect dining before Rep shows.
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BoyWonder
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our Brussels sprouts appetizer, sea bass, and broasted-ish chicken were excellent. With a sitting set 2 hours before showtime, we made the play easily. We are looking forward to our next visit.
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Kaiyissa
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
The Martinez cocktail, ribeye, muscles were all outstanding
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None
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Wonderful ambiance. Great service. Delicious food.
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dhcdoc
Milwaukee
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently outstanding service and presentation in a gorgeous room and unique hotel. Top notch food preparation and flavors. Above average bar. Live music suitable for dinner and conversation
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Meod
Milwaukee
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent wait staff, menu options were varied and interesting. Something for everybody.
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Susan
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb dining experience. Five different entrees at our table and each was prepared to perfection with beautiful blends of flavors. Staff in the Aria and throughout the hotel were most gracious. The after dinner stroll through the Saint Kate art completed a relaxed evening. Can’t wait to return to the Aria.
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StevenB
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server was very competent and pleasant. The menu was diversified and provided many GF options. My wife is on a GF diet so she was pleased. The decor was simple but not overdone. We were pleased with our meal and were able to have a conversation even though I have hearing difficulties.
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KatelynM
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and atmosphere was amazing! We had the Big Boy Burger, the Ceaser salad, and vegetable medley soup which was the special. They did allow you to enjoy your drink after eating so you never felt like you were rushed. Will definitely recommend and be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The chicken was excellent; however the potatoes whacked flavor and the beans had a strange taste. I did not eat them. My husbands rib eye was tasty but contained a great deal of fatty gristle. Our server was quite good
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JillH
Milwaukee
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sophia was excellent. She had a lot of tables but really handled it very well. She is great
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CherylI
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very relaxing and service was very good.our waitress was very efficient and kind. We would differently recommend Aria to our friends and family. Excellant experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
Basically you go here for the convenience of being close to the theaters. If you are going out for a “nice” dinner, there are way better options in the vicinity.
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MZee
Milwaukee
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and the food were outstanding! The restaurant is very nice and we will come back.
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Midwesterner
New York Area
124 reviews
vip
4.0
124 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Interesting and good menu. Service was good
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate is rated 4.6 stars by 471 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

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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 Erik Hansen
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

ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

What 471 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

How is ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate restaurant rated?

Is ARIA - The Restaurant at Saint Kate currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information