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Bridgewater Modern Grill, Milwaukee, WI

Bridgewater Modern Grill

4.7 (1063)
$31 to $50
American
2011 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207-1101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
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

What 1,063 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bridgewater Modern Grill is a delightful dining spot along the Milwaukee River, offering "great atmosphere" and "excellent service." Renowned for its modern, inviting ambiance, it's perfect for family dinners or romantic dates. The food is "consistently excellent," with standout dishes like scallops and grits. Highly recommended for its "phenomenal service" and exquisite cuisine.

1,063 Reviews
  1. Dick

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Just found a new go to spot for date night... great food, awesome atmosphere, reasonable service!!!!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Dick, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re honored to be your new go-to spot for date night. We work hard to make every visit special and it's great to hear we hit the mark. Looking forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable evenings! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  2. Deana

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are friendly and attentive. All our food was delicious. The mussels appetizer is a favorite as well as the baked brie. I have dined here several times and never had a bad experience.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Deana, Thank you for the review, we greatly appreciate it! We look forward to seeing you again soon! ~The Bridgewater Team

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  3. Bridget

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing ng experience! Food, drinks, service all 100%! We had mussels, baked Brie, steak, pasta, fish! All so delicious! The orange wine is one of my favorites. Thank you and we are looking forward to our next visit!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Bridget, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had another amazing experience with us. It sounds like you enjoyed quite the feast—what a lineup! We're also glad to hear the orange wine is a favorite of yours. I'll be sure to share your kind words with our team; it means a lot to all of us. We can't wait to welcome you back for your next visit! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager The Bridgewater Modern Grill

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  4. Mary VIP

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Everything from the food, the ambience and the staff are excellent.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Good Morning Mary, Thank you for the review! We look forward to seeing you again soon! ~The Bridgewater Team

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  5. Laura VIP

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kelsey was delightful! We had a family dinner and really enjoyed our evening.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Laura, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! I’m so happy to hear you and your family had an enjoyable evening with us. Kelsey truly is a standout on our team — friendly, professional, and always focused on making every guest feel welcome. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with her! We’re grateful you chose to spend your family dinner at The Bridgewater Modern Grill and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  6. Karina

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and great food for family or for a nice date
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience at The Bridgewater Modern Grill. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  7. Jessie VIP

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic place to spend a holiday meal! Our family's second year in a row for Easter. Highly recommend always. You better hope you have Kelsey!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Jessie, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're honored that you chose to spend your Easter with us for the second year in a row — that truly means a lot. I'm thrilled to hear Kelsey helped make the experience special again; she’s a gem and will be so happy to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming your family back for many more holiday meals to come! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  8. Holly

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently excellent and the atmosphere is upbeat, modern and inviting. Love the Bridgewater!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Holly, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience at The Bridgewater Modern Grill. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  9. Chad VIP

    Chicago50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a gr8 first dining experience along the Milwaukee River. The food was delicious and service was excellent. Highly recommend!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Chad, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! I'm so glad your first dining experience with us was such a great one. It’s wonderful to hear that both the food and service hit the mark — and I’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Nelson, who will be thrilled to know he made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  10. Kenneth

    New York City155 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for brunch and there were a number of nice options for food and libations. Nice music playing but might need to tone it down just a smidge, especially when it's not fully occupied. Our server Isabellla was fantastic and very helpful.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on April 18, 2025
    Hi Kenneth, Thank you for the 5-star review and for joining us for brunch at The Bridgewater Modern Grill! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and overall atmosphere. I truly appreciate your feedback about the music volume—it's helpful, and we'll certainly take it into consideration. I'm especially happy to hear Isabella made such a positive impression. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words and thank her personally. We hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, 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 1063 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 36 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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