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Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn, Milwaukee, WI

Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn

4.5
4.5
391 Reviews
$30 and under
German
Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn
~Since 1915~
"You are a stranger here but once"
When making a reservation please note if you would like it to be for inside, the outdoor patio, or the heated outdoor tent. Thank You!

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    German
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 964-3800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Neighborhood gem

  • Milwaukee

    Neighborhood gem

391 Reviews
  1. Carla

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    I reserved a table for 6. When we arrived we were told we had to sit outside because there was a private party. When I questioned this, I was asked if I had made the reservation through Open Table, and when I said yes they said that they shut it down after my reservation. Are they not given contact information to reach out? We were given a round table for 5. Our server was obnoxious, and more concerned with sharing his ailments and convincing us to order something we did not want. Our food was not hot when delivered. This was for a special birthday occasion. The pitiful dessert that was delivered was a scoop of vanilla ice-cream with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry. This is a restaurant that has been around for many years, so apparently they don't feel the need to provide good customer service any longer and can rely on their previous reputation? Too bad. I am a frequent diner and foodie and I will be telling anyone interested not to bother with this place. The company I was with was what made this dinner bearable.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Although I had a reservation, it took forever to get seated at a table. Since I was using a walker it was not easy for me to stand and wait. The host seem obvious to this. They were busy but I think people with reservations should be seated over walk ins.

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  3. Joyce

    Hawaii

    245 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    245 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I felt transported to a wonderful vintage British Inn. White table cloths, clean curtains, nice silverware, beautiful plateware, vibrant flowers in the patio and friendly service. A place for a relaxing and delicious meal, NOT a quick and rushed diner experience. Roladen was so soft, no need for a knife.

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  4. SandyW

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful in every way! Because we had moved since our last visit, it had been years since we had enjoyed Pandl's. Timeless setting (not at all dated), exceptional service, and dishes pretty much unavailable to us where we live now, on the East Coast. Like White Fish Cakes to start! We enjoyed Wisconsin specialties like Walleye and White Fish Fillets--perfectly cooked. Others in our party went with German specialties like Beef Rouladen and a Sausage Platter. Spatzle about as good as we've ever had. Great cocktails, beer selection (of course), and desserts. For us, a destination restaurant! So happy to experience it again!

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  5. DonP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the fact that this place has not changed in 50 years! Service and excellent food! Go!

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  6. Pv3909

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Slow service and I never got one thing I ordered.

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  7. tjx2

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Relaxing ambience, lovely patio seating, delicious dinner, manageable noise level

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  8. Parstar1

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have eaten here many times. Food, service always great. One of our favorite lunch spots.

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  9. RoxieB

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Most patrons seemed to prefer outdoor seating, but we sat indoors, which was pleasant once they turned the AC off. Our food was very good, and the service was great.

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  10. Disappointed

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    It took over an hour for our food to arrive. The cheese spaetzle was an appetizer which did come hot but tasted fishy along with the cheese sauce watered down. Our main dishes of food were not hot. I ordered a hamburger medium rare, and it came so well done it was like eating leather. When I cut it in half the middle was so overdone it was separated. The french-fries were cold and so salty I could hardly eat them... I left mostly all of my meal on the plate. She asked if we wanted to box them up and we said no. The waitress didn't say anything when we told her about the food... she just turned around with no apology at all and half said I will take the hamburger off your bill... The waitress did take the hamburger off the bill. We had two gift certificates, which is why we went. The gift certificates were more than the bill so the waitress just said in a huff... do you want a gift certificate for the remaining or just leave it as a tip... we decided we would never go back so we just left it as a tip.

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  11. RogerE

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We sat outside in the outdoor dining area and enjoyed the experience.

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  12. JudithG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this authentic German style gem of a restaurant. Excellent food and service. It is my go to place for lunch or dinner.

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  13. JosephP

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service .Quiet . Older building with a lot style . Will definitely come back . We travel to Milwaukee frequently.

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  14. KarlaR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Hoping for Saturday evening supper club vibe prime rib. Only served limited early hours, so not available. Both of us ordered salads with French and blue cheese dressing. Got one salad with blue cheese crumbles and French dressing and one with crumbles and blue cheese dressing. Strip steak ordered Med rare was very rare, not very warm. Baked potato very small, burned and served with only some sort of sour cream sauce no butter. Had to ask for rolls were served different rolls than other diners no butter. Had to ask for water refill came in carafe without ice. For the price and the reputation not worth it. Other tables around us also having trouble with order accuracy. Wish we would have made a different choice and would not recommend.

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  15. JosephK

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience4
    Waited 30 minutes at my table before being asked for a drink order. Otherwise, a thoroughly enjoyable dinner.

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  16. Mare

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the Weiner Schnitzel. Ends up taking some home for another meal. Friends order other things on the Menü Sand love it too.

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  17. CathyJ

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Jack Pandl's was very enjoyable. The drive along the lake to get there from Milwaukee part of the experience! The service just a bit slow to start, but worked out fine. Food always tasty and enjoye a German selection as well the duck! Would recommend this for lunch or dinner.

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  18. DavidK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    3 of us were eating, 2 of us enjoyed our meal . My wife the Beef Rouladen and it was awful the beef rap was like leather, and the ground very dry and tasteless. Obviously we were very disappointed for a $35 meal.

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  19. david

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Often a go to place for a relaxed, lovely lunch or dinner. Patio is amazing as is the food and service. Ambiance can't be beat. Reservations, online are recommended. Enjoy!

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  20. Lady

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Sat on patio during Harley weekend which accounts for very loud noise on Lake Drive

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch experience. Whitefish was fantastic. Ambiance and genuine connection with staff and server made this a special lunch.

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  22. KarlB

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Restaurant is in an interesting location - mostly homes nearby but we were seated at a window with a nice view. Had the whitefish filet and whitefish cakes. Both were excellent. They also served some bread "chips" that were really good in addition to the rolls that came with dinner. Would definitely return the next time we visit Milwaukee.

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  23. MarjorieB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice, quiet dining experience. The food was very good and the service was great.

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  24. JudithG

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pandl's continues its long legacy of excellent food and service.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food and service were top notch. I grew up in Whitefish Bay, and always look forward to dining there during my visits home.

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  26. CarolM

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    We ate outside which was nice but although our server was a lovely girl, service was super slow. It was just 2 of us, drinks came after soup, bread we got we were told was all they had left, however all the tables around us got the signature bread basket. We did not get out main course until we had been there over 1 hour. Would go back, just not outside

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  27. Cdoggirl

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the “old Milwaukee” atmosphere and food and service were excellent! Many choices, but we went specifically for the Weiner Schnitzel! Delicious!

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  28. KevinO

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a pleasant place to enjoy a great meal with a special friend

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We drive 80 miles to go to this outstanding restaurant a few times each year. It never disappoints.

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  30. AnnaB

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional staff and great food! Definitely going back!

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  31. JessicaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time dining here. Enjoy the food. I recommend the Whitefish.

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  32. BrentK

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Very limited menu. The Friday Fish fry featured potato choice including Potato Pancakes. They were very good, the Perch however was small, rubbery and the breading odd tasting. The broiled White Fish was much better and Clam Chowder was good. Went early for logistical reason, place was empty but they still sat us uncomfortably close to the only other dinners at the time!

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  33. GeorgeO

    Milwaukee

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience2
    Food was average at best. A little dry. Service is always slow, but today it was terrible. It was not that busy to be that bad. Ate outside and waitress seem new but still no excuse for being that bad.

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  34. Iven

    Key West

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time diners. Sat outside, very nice. Food was great, service also . Great history. Cathy and Lea were great. Definitely go back. Iven - (new to Milwaukee)

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  35. KathleenS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The special was prime rib. It was so chewy definitely do not recommend my son had the New York strip, and my other son had the fillet sandwich and they were both excellent. Roger was our waiter and he was dynamite.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and two excellent seafood dishes, Whitefish and lightly breaded trout. Their patio is very pleasant.

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  37. Foody

    Milwaukee

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff were sweet and attentive and the food was very good. It was a nice quiet place for lunch. The patio outside is a lovely place to sit.

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  38. Marcie

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pandl’s continues to serve excellent food and provide excellent service! We have been dining with them for over 40 years, and the consistency of good food and service continues!

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  39. dpiekarski

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Jack Pandl's is a great old-school, midwestern restaurant. Fair warning, there is not a lot of signage in front of the place, so you need to keep your eyes open when navigating to it. The food is delicious and as advertised. I had the beef roulade and it was quite tasty. I especially enjoyed the red cabbage, which is something I don't get much of in my home state of Texas. Service was prompt, expert, knowledgeable of the menu and bar options, which seems to be a rarity anymore. I will likely be back when in the southern Wisconsin area and will order something with a more German flair.

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  40. reservationqueen

    Milwaukee

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't wait until dining out on their beautiful patio area is available.

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Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn

1319 E Henry Clay St, Milwaukee, WI 53217

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Dr and Woodburn St
  • Neighborhood
    Whitefish Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    German
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar
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