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Bridgewater Modern Grill, Milwaukee, WI

Bridgewater Modern Grill

4.7 (1109)
$31 to $50
American
2011 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207-1101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Designed to inspire connectivity, The Bridgewater Modern Grill celebrates its home on the river with honest, unambiguous cooking. Quality meals and memories are enjoyed on the longest river-front patio in the city with one goal: bringing people together to enjoy everything Milwaukee has to offer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steve O'Neil
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    South 1st Street & Becher, just over the bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,109 people are saying

Bridgewater Modern Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

  • Milwaukee

    American

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bridgewater Modern Grill offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "beautiful space" and delectable dishes like the scallops and burgers. The riverside location provides a "wonderful view," enhancing the ambiance. Perfect for brunch or dinner, it's a local favorite for many.
1,109 Reviews
  1. Julie VIP

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic night at Bridgewater! Jackson was a wonderful waiter, very personable, incredibly knowledgeable of the menu items and extremely professional. The food was fantastic, especially the stingray entree which was a special. Gorgeous patio and fantastic ambiance. This was our second time at the restaurant and we will definitely be back!

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  2. David VIP

    Wisconsin143 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my colleagues was very pleased with the scallops and the second was pleased with his hanger steak. I had the ribs and I found them dry. The drinks were excellent as was the service. This could be a great restaurant once they get their act together a little more.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm glad to hear your colleagues enjoyed their meals and that you found the drinks and service excellent—that means a lot to our team. I’m sorry to hear the ribs didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the standard we strive for, and your feedback helps us fine-tune where needed. We’re always working to improve, and I hope you’ll give us another shot to deliver a more consistent experience across the board. Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  3. Tom VIP

    Wisconsin8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been to Bridgewater a number of times and never had a bad experience. This visit started out rough when my beer shooter that came with my bloody Mary slid off of our waiter's tray and down my back and broke on the floor. Staff was apologetic though and he took a drink and an appetizer off our bill which was appreciated. Accidents happen, I felt bad for him. Other than that the food, drinks and service were excellent as usual.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Tom, Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your recent experience. I'm truly sorry your visit started off not as expected — while accidents do happen, it’s important to us that every part of your time with us is comfortable and enjoyable. I appreciate your understanding and kind words toward our team and I’m glad to hear that, aside from the mishap, everything else met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon for a smoother start and another great experience. Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  4. Jessica

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and food! Overall excellent experience!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on July 7, 2025
    Hi Jessica, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! I'm thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience and that our staff and food made a great impression. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon! All the best, Rik Acken General Manager

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  5. Mary J

    Wisconsin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere are very good. We've eaten here many times and would recommend highly.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on July 7, 2025
    Hi Mary, Thank you for the kind words and the 4-star review—we truly appreciate your continued support and recommendation. Thank you also for the thoughtful feedback regarding our brunch menu. Your comments are helpful, and we’ll be taking a closer look at how we describe and present those items to better meet guest expectations. We hope to welcome you and your group back again soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  6. Sally

    Wisconsin6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizer bread was stale. Rest of food was very good but prices are too high. Filet ordered medium rare was medium well. Great atmosphere.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on July 3, 2025
    Hi Sally, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for dining with us. I’m sorry to hear the bread and the doneness of your filet didn’t meet expectations — and I understand your concerns about pricing. We’ll be sharing your comments with our team to ensure we’re holding ourselves to the highest standards. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the rest of your meal and the atmosphere, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. Best regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  7. Bill

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A thoroughly enjoyable early evening from "hello" to "see ya next time". Made even more perfect by the excellent jazz guitar work of Ben Dameron during happy hour.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on July 1, 2025
    Hi Bill, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! I’m so glad to hear you had such an enjoyable evening with us. We're especially happy that Ben Dameron's performance helped make the experience even more memorable. He’s a real talent, and we’re lucky to have him as part of our happy hour vibe. We look forward to saying “hello” again soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  8. Susan VIP

    Wisconsin30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to sit outside and enjoy the river and passing pleasure boat traffic. Food was fresh and tasty; burgers and fries highly seasoned but balanced with toppings. Enjoyed the green goddess salad with crisp butter lettuces and walnut topping.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on June 28, 2025
    Hi Susan, Thank you for the wonderful 4-star review! I’m glad you enjoyed the river views and the boat traffic from our patio. It’s great to hear that the food, especially the burgers, fries, and green goddess salad, hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable visit! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  9. Allen

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu & beverage options. Service & timing of food right on point. Food was excellently prepared & delicious. Plenty of free parking & seating (would definitely recommend making reservations). Nice river view.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on June 28, 2025
    Hi Allen, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed our menu, beverage options, and that the service and timing met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  10. James

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my wife and my mum out for an impromptu dinner and we were able to get into Bridgewater without waiting. Excellent service from the staff(I think our servers name was Isabella) and the cost of the meal was more than fair. Great portions and excellent quality. We’ll be back…
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on June 28, 2025
    Hi James, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! I’m delighted to hear you, and your family enjoyed an impromptu dinner with us and appreciated the excellent service from Isabella and the quality and value of your meal. We look forward to welcoming you all back again soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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FAQs

Bridgewater Modern Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 299-6556.

Bridgewater Modern Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 1109 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Google Map for Bridgewater Modern Grill

2011 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207-1101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South 1st Street & Becher, just over the bridge
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive chef
    Steve O'Neil
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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