Birch - Milwaukee

Name: Birch - Milwaukee
Address: 459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53202
Telephone: (414) 323-7372
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

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4.8 (1099)

$50 and over

American

459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Hot spot

A hyper-seasonal New American Restaurant celebrating Wisconsin farmers & food producers and cooking over an open fire.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 323-7372
Website
http://www.birchonpleasant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kyle Knall
Catering
We can customize our off-site catering menu for groups of 10-150. Please email us at hello@birchonpleasant.com for more details. Thank you!
Private party facilities
Are you interested in hosting a private event at Birch? We can host events from 20 - 100 people. Our team will work with you to curate a menu and atmosphere that your guests will remember long after the event is over. Our unique space will make your event one of a kind.

Location
459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
N Water St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

July Pepe's Oyster Bar
May 15, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
Book a one-hour slot at the counter for a special menu. You could move to the dining room for dinner afterwards or make this the event of your night! Grab a friend and join us! To whet your appetite, this was the menu last time we did the pop-up. It might change, but we promise it will be just as exciting!! C H I L L E D Chilled Island Creek Oysters | Pickled Habanada Mignonette Marinated Crab Tostada | Fermented Pepper | Red King Radish | All The Herbs Steelhead Trout Tartare | Horseradish H O T Wood Roasted Oysters | Jimmy Nardello Pepper Butter | Pistachio Bread Crumbs Grilled Head On Shrimp | Chili Crisp
July French Bistro Pop-Up
Jul 31, 2025 only
We recently announced that we’re opening a French Bistro later this year in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. To preview the grand opening, we’re hosting a pop-up event featuring a la carte French Bistro Dishes, inspired by the new restaurant’s ambiance and cuisine. Join us for an evening of delicious French flavors and a taste of what awaits you at our new restaurant!
Chef's Counter
Multiple dates available
Dine at the counter overlooking the kitchen!

What 1,099 people are saying

Birch - Milwaukee reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Innovative
Wisconsin
Hot spot
Wisconsin
American
Milwaukee
Innovative
Milwaukee
Hot spot
Milwaukee
Great for fine wines
Milwaukee
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Birch in Milwaukee offers an unforgettable culinary experience with "creative and outstanding" dishes, a "superb" tasting menu, and a "welcoming" atmosphere. Diners praise the "incredible flavor" and "imaginative presentation" of the food. The service is "top-notch," making it a "must-visit" destination for special occasions.

1,099 Reviews

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jim
Wisconsin1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There was a nice variety of menu choices and we found a lot of new and interesting bites. The service was great and attentive. If are looking to have fun with a group and expose your palate to new and interesting bites, this would be a good place to go. It was my wife's birthday, so there was a card signed by the staff when we arrived --- a nice touch ---- but they didn't offer here a complimentary drink, dessert, etc. I also was a little surprised to see dark stains on the white fabric chairs at our table. it was kind of a weird first impression as we pulled the out to sit down. 4 stars
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Jeff
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best tasting menus I’ve ever had — and quite possibly the best for the money. Incredible all around
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Sarah
Wisconsin3 reviews
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I live Birch b but was very disappointed by the pop-up of Cassis. The food was under seasoned and repeated the same ingredients in too many of the dishes. I felt like I was eating the same thing again and again. The waitress was very nice, but we waited almost 20 min before she took our food order (I had to ask her to come to the table), almost all of our plates came out at the same time with the exception of two that came almost 30 min after them. When we were ready to leave, she gave us the wrong bill, then again disappeared for about 20 min. Honestly, if the food had been good I would have still been happy. It just wasn’t. And Birch is sooo much better than this.
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Carly
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was some of the best food we had enjoyed in Milwaukee. We will definitely go again and highly recommend.
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Rami
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very salty meal and dishes. Overall presentation of dishes were wonderful
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Jeff VIP
Wisconsin8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Birch twice now and each time the chefs think up some amazing tasting menu. Things I would never try on my own. The last tasting menu was spot on! The waitstaff was and is always amazing! I have and will continue to recommend this to place to many friends and family members! Don’t hesitate and book the reservation now!
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Ashley
Wisconsin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful food, service, and atmosphere. I went here for a going away dinner and I’m so sad I haven’t made it out here sooner. I hope to be back when I come back to town!
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John VIP
Wisconsin6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great early Father’s Day dinner. We chose the tasting menu. Loved all the courses, but the spinach pasta sauce was over seasoned (too salty). That said, enjoyed the experience and look forward to future visits.
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Sienna
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best culinary experiences we ever had. Outstanding food and service
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Danielle
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, each dish was amazing. Unique flavors, top notch presentation, and delicious seasonal offerings. Cocktails were delicious and unique. Went for my birthday, which I stated at time of reservation, and they went above and beyond to make it special. One of my top three meals ever.
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FAQs

Birch - Milwaukee is rated 4.8 stars by 1099 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

Cross street
N Water St
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kyle Knall
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.birchonpleasant.com/
Phone number
(414) 323-7372
Catering
We can customize our off-site catering menu for groups of 10-150. Please email us at hello@birchonpleasant.com for more details. Thank you!
Private party facilities
Are you interested in hosting a private event at Birch? We can host events from 20 - 100 people. Our team will work with you to curate a menu and atmosphere that your guests will remember long after the event is over. Our unique space will make your event one of a kind.

Birch - Milwaukee

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

July Pepe's Oyster Bar

July French Bistro Pop-Up

Chef's Counter

Menu

What 1,099 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Birch - Milwaukee restaurant rated?

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