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Mader's German Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI
Mader's German Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI
Mader's German Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI
Mader's German Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI
Mader's German Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI

Mader's German Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1157 Reviews
$31 to $50
German
At Mader's German Restaurant, you'll get the best ethnic German cuisine that Wisconsin has to offer. Our menus are filled with ethnic dishes that raise the standards of fine dining in Milwaukee. Not many restaurants in the Milwaukee area have as much history as Mader’s. You’ll dine amid a stunning $3 million dollar collection of art, suits of medieval armour and antiques dating back to the 14th century. Browse through our menus, and you will be inclined to make a reservation to experience why Mader's Restaurant continues to be ranked among the top restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin throughout the years.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    German, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 271-3377
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lucas Wenthur
  • Catering
    Mader's catering is recognized for creating lavish or traditional dinners, sure to dazzle guests for celebrations of all sizes and occasions. Mader's catering can provide for any affair from gala cocktail receptions, elegant dinner parties, to large tent events accommodating from 35 to 2000 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Mader’s German Restaurant has been preparing for your visit since 1902 so that no matter what the occasion, we are fully focused on exceeding your expectations. Whether it's an intimate group or a lavish party, the unrivaled attention of our staff assures you and your guests a memorable experience. Please feel free to contact us to start planning your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Mary Niland: (414) 271-3377 ext. 228
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Old World 3rd St. and Highland Ave.
  • Parking details
    Mader's German Restaurant offers complimentary valet parking for you and your guests. The valet lot is located right next to our restaurant for your convenience.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,157 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

1,157 Reviews
  1. Fritz

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    It was underwhelming. Everything was just OK. The pictures make it look like a better place.

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  2. Toby

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food is fine. Nothing too adventurous. If these basic dishes of pork and sauerkraut were $20-$25 instead of $40 and up, it would make more sense. Touristy experience. Go try it one time for yourself and decide.

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  3. PamZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was good. I liked the liver dumpling soup and the pork and kraut, but didn’t like potato dumpling. It was more expensive than I thought it would be. We sat at JFK’s table so that was cool.

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  4. Blackrobe

    St. Louis

    82 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Friendly, attentive service with excellent food; what more can you ask for?

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  5. LostOkie

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    We have been to Mader's several times in the past and we love it. The service was slow and not as attentive as usual. The sausages on the Bavarian Platter were surprisingly bland, unlike before. The wienerschnitzel was dry, thin and not as tasty as before. The Butter Chicken was very good. I highly recommend the brussel sprouts appetizer.

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  6. GermanVisitor

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We really enjoy Maders when we crave German food. However, our recent visit the shrimp was not fresh. Will go there again but not order any non-German food.

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  7. rosalieb

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great place to go i f you like German cuisine. Rather expensive but definitely a special one of a kind type experience

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  8. Lovemyfood

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It’s a fun spot to visit in Milwaukee old world German atmosphere with good food.

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  9. Paul

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food, service, and experience was great. Our server was amazing for having 4 really big groups. I would definitely return.

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  10. GilbertoP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic and plentiful! Make sure you arrive with a big appetite as the portions are huge and delicious. The fact that the restaurant provides valet parking is huge perk given the location makes it difficult to find a space close to the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food portfolio with very accurate suggestions.

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  11. FOODFESTER

    Milwaukee

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Food very dry - tasted reheated / old Very busy (good) but noisy

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun place for anyone who wants to indulge their German heritage or just experience it! Our food was phenomenal even though I was a little apprehensive about what to order. My husband is the German! I ordered the Roulanden and it was excellent!

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  13. rcamp

    Tulsa

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful German food in beautiful festive atmosphere. Huge portions so share with a friend! Full bar with traditional German beers.

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  14. GregA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A consistently excellent restaurant to delight out-of-town guests.

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  15. AngieL

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    As an iconic establishment in Milwaukee, I've been eager to try it. The ambience, the food and overall vibe lived up to my expectations. Having been to Germany, I can attest that the food is very authentic. Mader's is a much an experience as it is a lovely place to eat. My only tiny issue is that we were there for a lunch during a conference and the food took a very long time to come out of the kitchen. One of my colleagues had to leave early to make it to her next meeting. Our reservation was at noon and our food didn't not arrive until 1pm. I certainly understand they were busy and had several reservations walk in at the same time. However, I can't give them a full 5 stars due to this issue.

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  16. Deerfield

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit.  Your server Daniel was very helpful in helping us select a wine for our meal. He was absolutely great as was the entire experience. We were there this past, Sunday, July. 23rd.

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  17. JillM

    Milwaukee

    58 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Fun to see this old establishment. Service quite good. Bourbon Old fashion watery. Veal cooked well but everything is quite bland. If that’s your preference then it’s fine. I prefer highly seasoned food.

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  18. KimW

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The interior and service were top notch. The food was nothing extraordinary. The food was expensive and not very hot.

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  19. UnexpectedlyExcellent

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    This is certainly the most historic restaurant in Milwaukee, and probably one of the most historic in the US. The list of famous names who have dined there is impressive— but not so much lately. If you want famous ambience, this is your place. If you want great German cuisine, not so much. The food was not bad, but it certainly was not "we-gotta-go-back" quality.

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  20. places2go

    Tampa

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved Maders! The atmosphere is beautiful with German artwork and stained-glass windows. The food is amazing. Get ready to eat!! We had the German sampler and the Bavarian Platter. So good! Great beer and wine selection. Dessert was German chocolate cake and a coffee drink with brandy that was delicious. We enjoyed a wonderful evening. The service was outstanding. We walked from our hotel and it was a beautiful walk. So easy to walk around this area!

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  21. Shandar

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The decor is Old World German, very cool. Lots of great German options. A bit on the pricey side. Goulash for near $40 for example. What's disappointing is, we had a reservation but was told we need to wait 30 min for a table, and we had a concert to go to. Ended up eating by bar area

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  22. FKMAA

    Detroit

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great German food in a fascinating atmosphere. Good service too.

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  23. JPMc

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, excellent ambience, fantastic service. Highly recommended

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  24. MitchelS

    St. Louis

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing. The schnitzel is the best! Don't forget the original Manahattan, such good flavor.

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  25. AwomanBman

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    If you have good memories from past visits-Don’t go back keep your good thoughts! Our order took over an hour to be served and was mediocre at best

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mader’s has history! It isn’t just a must when in Milwaukee. It’s a place to go and have a sensory overload of great German cuisine coupled with an amazing themed aesthetic. It’s worth it.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    The German sampler was underwhelming-largely dry and without much flavor. The Reuben egg rolls and the goulash were hits at the table

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  28. JanetC

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience at Maders. Pork shank was delicious, chicken schnitzel was better than most. Beer was excellent. Such an interesting place and was recommended by a friend as a “must do” while in Milwaukee for the weekend.

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  29. David

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    $300 for four people with only three drinks, one appetizer, and no dessert seems a bit excessive. The food is excellent, the drinks are unique, and our server was wonderful. It was also nice not having to wait on a Saturday night.

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  30. Jojo

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love Mader’s, but it would be nice to change up the downtown dining menu.

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  31. Traveler2

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Very cute place, but the food was hit & miss. The sauerbraten in particular was very tough to cut and chew. I think it needed to roast longer to be more tender (I’ve made it several times). The pork shank was fantastic! Definitely recommend that. Side note- the bathroom could be a little cleaner.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent and food was outstanding. The best German restaurant I have been to.

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  33. KarenF

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, service and the apple strudel was yummy. Large selection of German beers and cocktails. Very enjoyable - plan to go back soon!

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  34. MichelleV

    Hawaii

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a favorite The food and service is wonderful

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  35. Voyager

    Montana

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Here on business. We came on Mother’s Day and apparently the buffet was the only thing available. Not bad, but a pork shank would have been nice

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  36. DexterR

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Disappointed with the seating arrangement. It was too crowded. Tables seem too close to each other. The food was okay

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  37. Kelby

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    We were seated upstairs where the attention to the buffet always seems to be lacking. The omelette guy was not present for quit some time & there was no one to slice the meat either. The guy told my wife it was not his job. Later it was. Much later maybe 20 minutes into our dining he was finally manning the stations. For the price the service and food needs to be much better.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Our food was pretty bland and not the quality we have had at other German restaurants in the area and the prices were rather high.

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  39. Mike6

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Food was not great. Salad had brown lettuce. The dessert - Apple strudel was the only good thing between 4 entrees and 2 desserts

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  40. SteveP

    Orange County

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great German fare in the heart of Milwaukee. Excellent happy hour, beautiful historic restaurant and very filling authentic German fare. A must visit.

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FAQs

Mader's German Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 271-3377.

Mader's German Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mader's German Restaurant

1037 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old World 3rd St. and Highland Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    German, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Mader's German Restaurant offers complimentary valet parking for you and your guests. The valet lot is located right next to our restaurant for your convenience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lucas Wenthur
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 271-3377
  • Catering
    Mader's catering is recognized for creating lavish or traditional dinners, sure to dazzle guests for celebrations of all sizes and occasions. Mader's catering can provide for any affair from gala cocktail receptions, elegant dinner parties, to large tent events accommodating from 35 to 2000 guests
  • Private party facilities
    Mader’s German Restaurant has been preparing for your visit since 1902 so that no matter what the occasion, we are fully focused on exceeding your expectations. Whether it's an intimate group or a lavish party, the unrivaled attention of our staff assures you and your guests a memorable experience. Please feel free to contact us to start planning your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Mary Niland: (414) 271-3377 ext. 228
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