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Cafe Grace

4.3
4.3
655 Reviews
$30 and under
French American
Cafe Grace serves modern French inspired food with the inspiration of a quaint Parisian café.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French American, French, American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch served until 2:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch

  • Phone number

    (414) 837-6310

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party contact

    Jay Culp: (414) 837-6310

  • Neighborhood

    Wauwatosa

  • Cross street

    114th Street

  • Parking details

    Parking is located in the lot off of Burleigh.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 655 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. diningBA

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely cafe with delicious food and very nice ambiance. Staff is friendly and efficient. One of my favorite places to dine.
  2. PTSA

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Grace is one of my favorite brunch place. Food is excellent and service is great. Will be sad to see them close.
  3. LindaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I was a little disappointed on the menu. There didn't seem to be the same variety of entree's as there were on my first visit. I asked for a dinner salad and got a bowl of fu fu greens that were like 11.00. The trout was excellent, and the service was spot one. There was a couple at the next table with a two-year-old and five years old, and the 2year old was cranky through the entire meal—this far from a kid-friendly restaurant.
  4. Lakeviewdiningpreferred

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We had a gift card from our daughters and wanted to use it before it closed.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We wanted to have something from the happy hour menu at the bar - about 30 ft away - and were told we couldn't. The waitress was quite sassy about it. So we moved back to the bar. The bartender who was waiting tables in that area was spectacular. Wish I could remember her name. This is a cool place with good food. Service could improve but I'd still recommend it to others
  6. MichaelC

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you are interested in experiencing an as close to an authentic French Cafe dinner in the Midwest, Cafe Grace is the place to in Milwaukee. This opinion is supported by our recent visits and experiences in Paris and Nice. Outstanding duck confit, frites, mussels and oysters.
  7. Nance

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food and friendly waitress. Sorry this place is closing!
  8. TriPi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere. Great food and drinks. Definitely will be returning!
  9. PattyP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Food was very very good but they were very short staffed as far as wait/bar staff. They did their best but needed someone one else working. No bartender behind a huge bar, drinks took about 10 minutes every time.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was very delicious. Atmosphere was great for Valentine’s Day celebration.
  11. JohnK

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Overall the definition of just okay. No special menu items for Valentine’s Day. Beet salad starter was excellent. Entrees were both mediocre. Scallops with brussel sprouts and grits, overcooked and not flavorful. Filet mignon a little better. Attentive service. Decent wine list. Way overpriced. Too many other good options nearby.
  12. BobC

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Solid. Everything is pleasant and food is quite tasty.
  13. Ryland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    I have been to Cafe Grace before and it was wonderful. My son took his girlfriend for Valentine’s Day and the waitress was awful. They never got bread on the table, they would have ordered dessert but the waitress just brought the bill without even asking. It was almost as if they were being dismissed because they were kids. A paying customer is a paying customer and deserves to be treated the same regardless of their age. Because of the way they were treated she did get a lower tip, had she treated them as real customer and actually offered dessert she would have gotten at least 20% so she basically screwed herself out money. Lesson, don’t be a snob and don’t make assumptions.
  14. MarthaD

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We love the cozy atmosphere at this stylish restaurant. The chicken and scallops are very tasty. The menu is smaller than a few years ago. I miss the Skate and liked the mussels with wine broth better than beer. There was a slightly bitter taste which could have been from the beer.
  15. SandraV

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice service and great food for its value. We had a great time thank you!
  16. AlanD

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service and very good food. We’ll be back.
  17. NancyM

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My go-to place! Oh, the mussels and onion soup! Happy Hour has great food and prices. The lunch menu is large and varied, as is the dinner menu. I've heard that the weekend brunches are amazing. They are open on Saturdays and Sundays but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  18. susank

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    The service was very slow. It took 15 minutes to get a second iced tea and almost an hour to get our food after we ordered. We both ordered the lunch version of the Madame Croque sandwich.
  19. Cooker

    Milwaukee

    62 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    For lunch was good not great. Mussels good and French onion soup had great flavor but too much bread for me. Service was little slow considering there were about 6 other tables occupied. Didn't leave me "wowed" but was good. Would return for lunch ?? for dinner.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The drinks were very good but it was strange that the two ordered, came 3 minutes apart and the first one seemed to take forever. This was lunchtime, 1240 and there were NMT 4 tables being served. Why so long a wait? I had the mussels (24) which for the most part were tender and excellent. There were 3 that were noticeably tangy (bad) but this can happen in any shellfish entree. However, all the shells were open upon presentation which is an indication of being healthy when boiled. I've been to Cafe Grace in Wauwatosa many times and would definitely return. It's so classy and a go-to place for romance.
  21. DerekJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was very pleased with our experience at Cafe Grace. Great services, great food, nice ambiance. I will go back!
  22. NormaS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I had the Dover sole and part of it tasted mealy, not what I expected. My companion had the filet and it was outstanding. Our waitress was very attentive and gave us great service.
  23. LauraJ

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2020

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    We tried to order two glasses of wine. They didn’t have a single bottle of red wine that was opened fresh that day. They had all been opened 1 or 2 days before, yet they still wanted to charge full price for old wine and they were unwilling to open a fresh bottle unless we ordered a full bottle, so instead of paying $12 a glass for old wine we ended up having to ordering a bottle. The waiter did not come back even one time to refresh our wine glasses. We ordered our steaks medium. One came medium well, the other was well done. My husband was starving so he ate the medium well steak while I watched. After he was finished with his entire meal, I finally got my meal so he had to watch me eat. The new steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was excellent but some offer of compensation should have been made for our inconvenience. None was made which just made the entire evening more disappointing.
  24. Food777

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    We were not acknowledged by our server for at least 10 minutes and it was not busy. The hostess saw this and brought us waters with an apology. Expensive for small portions with no sides. Will not return.
  25. JLMCD

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had nice quiet and delicious dinner. The restaurant was not busy. Our server was attentive but not intrusive.
  26. AndreaH

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellence in every aspect-from greeting to the wait staff to the food! Great meal and great price.

    Cafe GraceResponded on January 8, 2020Thank you very much! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!

  27. KarenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, including the desserts-crème brulee and gelato trio! Waitress was very attentive and sweet. Loved it!

    Cafe GraceResponded on January 8, 2020Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again soon!

  28. KippP

    Milwaukee

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was very good for a New Year's Eve dinner. Service was a little slow.

    Cafe GraceResponded on January 2, 2020We're so glad you enjoyed! We are always working on being better so we appreciate your feedback! We are in the process of getting properly staffed so that our guests can have optimum service. We appreciate your patience and we can't wait to show off our improvements next time you're in.

  29. TG321

    Milwaukee

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    New Years eve dinner with my wife and adult daughter. We were all very pleasantly surprised. We had never been there before and had not received a recommendation. We were looking for French in the area. We plan to repeat often. Be prepared - a little on the expensive side.

    Cafe GraceResponded on January 2, 2020Thank you for your positive feedback! We are so glad you and your family had a good New Year's Eve with us! We hope to have you all in again soon!

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Years Eve dinner was amazing! The chef put together a 3-course special that included a paired wine for each course. The lobster bisque first course was paired with a sparkling wine, the fabulous prime rib course was paired with a Cabernet and the hot lava cake with a port wine. It was absolutely delicious. Our server was so nice and attentive and the ambiance was beautiful. This was a truly special evening and we will eat there again!

    Cafe GraceResponded on January 8, 2020Thank you very much! We love going all out for special occasions! We hope to see you again soon!

  31. Starksb

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place for brunch. We love it here
  32. ARB1968

    Milwaukee

    127 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First time for brunch. Food was really good, as was the price. We ordered the french toast, croque madame, and the sirloin accompanied by the bottomless bloodies and mimosas. As for the market bar everything was fresh and plentiful. Loved the chocolate croissants, kale ceasar salad, shrimp cocktail, and oysters. The only thing we didn't care for was the pork pate. We would of like to seen some dessert on the market bar. Would definately dine here again.

    Cafe GraceResponded on December 26, 2019Thank you for your feedback! We hope to see you again soon!

  33. mcds

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    It is good food and you can get a table easily on a Saturday night!

    Cafe GraceResponded on December 26, 2019We're glad you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to see you again soon!

  34. Deborah

    Milwaukee

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent and Jeff especially took good care of us. He was very attentive to all our needs and made suggestions. All six of us loved our meals and we will definitely be back soon

    Cafe GraceResponded on December 23, 2019Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed yourselves!

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Good food, friendly people, but very slow service, and they close at 9pm! ....even if you’re still there enjoying the food or wine! That happened twice!
  36. NeroWolfe

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Very good brunch. We enjoyed it. Service was a little slow but adequate.

    Cafe GraceResponded on December 23, 2019Thank you for your feedback. We are always working to be better!

  37. JeanH

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere, food and service at Cafe Grace were all were all outstanding. The restaurant is based off of a French Cafe...lots of blacks and whites. Spacious with a small bar...perfect for lunch or a date night for two. The staff is knowledgable and friendly. Our server, Brooke was the best. I can only attest to the steak tartar and the filet...both were tasty and full of flavor. The veggies are done just right and the whipped potatoes are delicious! Not a cheap place by any means...plan on spending $100 - $125 for a dinner for two, but well worth the price!

    Cafe GraceResponded on December 15, 2019Thank you very much! We are so glad to hear how much you enjoyed everything! We hope to see you again soon!

  38. randy

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Very limited menu, food ordered was mediocre at best and way overpriced for what we got
  39. Ruthie

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding along with the food and drinks...will be back.

    Cafe GraceResponded on December 11, 2019Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you again!

  40. Lynnb

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful atmosphere and wonderful menu. Enjoyed our luncheon experience tremendously!

    Cafe GraceResponded on December 7, 2019Thank you very much! We hope to see you again soon!

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Cafe Grace is rated 4.3 stars by 655 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Cross street

    114th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Wauwatosa

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch served until 2:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch

  • Cuisines

    French American, French, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Parking is located in the lot off of Burleigh.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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