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Oak Barrel Public House, Milwaukee, WI

Oak Barrel Public House

4.3 (731)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1033 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
American cuisine in Milwaukee. Come a stranger and leave a friend! Join us for delicious food and a tasty beverage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Zach Zarling
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (414) 897-8320
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 90's Throwback Brunch

    Jun 21, 2025 only
    🎉 90’s Throwback Brunch 🥞✨ June 21st | 10 AM – 2 PM Dust off those denim overalls, grab your scrunchies, and get ready to kick it old school! We're throwing it back to the dopest decade with a 90’s-themed brunch full of nostalgic vibes, fun eats, and even better drinks. ✨ Themed Food & Drinks — Think classic 90’s snacks with a brunch twist 🍹 Bottomless Mimosas — Because some trends never go out of style 🎶 90’s Jams All Day — From TLC to Biggie, we’re spinning all the hits 📸 Retro Vibes — Perfect photo ops for your freshest fits So call your crew, bring your appetite, and let’s brunch like it’s 1999!
    90's Throwback Brunch Photo
  • Taylor Swift Eras Brunch

    Jul 19, 2025 only
    Calling all Swifties (and brunch lovers)! 💖🥂 Get ready to shake it off and toast it up at our Taylor Swift-themed brunch — where every bite, sip, and beat is straight out of her greatest hits! ✨ Bottomless mimosas? You belong with them. 🎶 All-Taylor playlist? From “Cruel Summer” to “All Too Well,” we’ve got every era covered. 👗 Taylor-inspired outfits? Bring the sparkle, fringe, red lips, and Reputation vibes — we’ll be snapping pics like it’s the Eras Tour! Whether you’re a day-one fan or just here for the vibes, this brunch promises good food, great friends, and memories you’ll be singing about forever. Don’t miss your chance to live your own “Love Story” — one mimosa at a time! 💫
    Taylor Swift Eras Brunch Photo
  • Jonas Brothers Brunch

    Sep 27, 2025 only
    🎶 Jonas Brothers Brunch: A Brunch for the Bros (and Fans!) 💙 📅 September 27th | 10AM – 2PM 📍 Oak Barrel Public House Hold on... 'cause we're throwing the ultimate Jonas Brothers Brunch and it's gonna be Burnin' Up! Whether you're a Joe girl, a Kevin fan, or ride or die for Nick, this is your time to shine. FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY TO THE CONCERT! 🎵 Jonas Brothers hits all brunch long 🍳 Themed food & drink menu that's totally "Lovebug" approved 🎁 Goodies for everyone 📸 Fun photo ops to capture your inner Camp Rock star 🛍️ Local vendors for shopping between sips and songs Grab your besties, throw on your favorite JoBros tee, and get ready to S.O.S.—this brunch is everything! Reservations recommended – don't be the one who misses out 💫

Private dining

What 731 people are saying

Oak Barrel Public House 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak Barrel Public House offers a "great atmosphere" with "excellent service" and a menu featuring standout items like "amazing cheese curds" and a "bacon lovers paradise." The staff is "attentive and friendly," making it a welcoming spot for families and groups. While some menu confusion exists, the overall experience remains memorable and enjoyable.
731 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Wisconsin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the ambience was great. Definitely going back!

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  2. Melissa

    Wisconsin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gaga brunch was great! Excellent service and food.

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  3. Alyssa

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cheese curds were amazing. They accommodated a large group of 12 people on a Friday night and the service was great! Food and drinks came quick and everything tasted delicious.

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  4. Linda

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Oak Barrel! We were in town for the Alan Jackson concert and had dinner with friends before the concert! Maggie was our server and she was amazing!!!! Great personality, service and sense of humor. She did a fabulous job! Food was off the hook. We really enjoyed everything about our experience. Hope to get back there again sometime soon!

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  5. Jacob

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    LOVED the signature burger. Seated immediately. Food was fast. A little tight next to another table for conversation. Nice waitress. Reasonable bill, drinks were high.

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  6. Alyssa

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service, a little dark lighting wise and that won’t stop us from coming back. Highly recommend!

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  7. Anne

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a post college graduation dinner. Everything about this place was perfect! Food was so good. Pricey yes but worth it!! Without asking, the server brought my daughter a piece of cake with a candle in it and a glass of champagne after dinner! So very thoughtful and kind. It was a wonderful place to celebrate!!

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  8. Michelle VIP

    Wisconsin19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a reservation for five at Oak Barrel on a Friday afternoon. We chose it because it was just a short nine-minute walk from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the atmosphere looked interesting and fun. Unfortunately, the experience fell short. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with no onions and added avocado. It arrived with onions, no avocado, and completely dry--there wasn't a condiment on it. I asked the waitress for a side of mayo after the meal came. *It wasn't noted on the menu that it didn't come with a condiment already on it. The coleslaw I chose as a side was good. Two people in our group ordered the fish fry and said the fish itself was tasty, but both received coleslaw that was rancid and tasted awful. Another friend had a burger and fries, but the fries arrived cold and had to be sent back to be remade. Between the incorrect order, missing ingredients, cold fries, and spoiled coleslaw, it was a disappointing visit. Based on this experience, I wouldn't return.
    Oak Barrel Public HouseResponded on May 10, 2025
    Hi Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your feedback about the grilled chicken sandwich, cold fries, and especially the coleslaw is deeply concerning. That’s not the level of quality or attention to detail we aim to deliver. We appreciate you pointing out the missing avocado and incorrect order, and we’re especially sorry the mayo wasn’t available upfront or that it wasn’t clear from the menu. We’ve shared your comments with our kitchen and management teams so we can address the freshness of ingredients, the accuracy of orders, and the timing on hot food. If you're open to it, please reach out to us directly so we can follow up personally and send you a gift card to try us again.

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  9. Allen VIP

    Chicago / Illinois68 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Overrated. The menu lists a speciality pancake feature. Ask your server. They didn’t have one the Sunday we were there. They lust a chef special avocado toast. Not today. I then tried to order the poutine. Standard menu item. Not available. Out of cheese curds. How does a downtown Milwaukee restaurant not have cheese curds at 11am on a Sunday brunch. And charge $18 for the poutine. The pretzels sticks were way over salted. And the béchamel cheese sauce was awful. Service was ok. There were 4 of us. They brought the pretzel sticks to share. But no plates. I had to get them myself. Service 101. Had to ask for more coffee. Not offered. Won’t recommend & wont go back. Very disappointing.
    Oak Barrel Public HouseResponded on May 10, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent brunch experience with us was such a letdown. It’s clear that we missed the mark in several areas, from menu availability to service basics. We understand how frustrating it must have been to ask about multiple menu items only to find they weren’t available—especially during a busy Sunday brunch when expectations are high. Running out of cheese curds, particularly in Milwaukee, is not something we take lightly, and we’re working with our kitchen and supply teams to prevent that from happening again. We appreciate your honest feedback—please reach out so we can send you a gift card to try us again. Thanks

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  10. Dechawn

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing overall experience, really enjoy ourselves l. The food was great.
    Oak Barrel Public HouseResponded on May 10, 2025
    Dechawn, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We hope you join us again soon.

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FAQs

Oak Barrel Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 897-8320.

Oak Barrel Public House is rated 4.3 stars by 731 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 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Oak Barrel Public House

1033 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Zach Zarling
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (414) 897-8320
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