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Oak Barrel Public House, Milwaukee, WI

Oak Barrel Public House

4.1
4.1
543 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
American cuisine in Milwaukee. Come a stranger and leave a friend! Join us for delicious food and a tasty beverage.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 897-8320
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Zach Zarling
  • 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

What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

543 Reviews
  1. LoriM

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had looked at Open Table and it appeared we wouldn't need reservations. Yet it was quite busy when we arrived and we were told 45 minutes for a table, so we walked outside and pulled up Open Table and made a quick reservation for 15 minutes later, checked in and went to the bar for a drink, and were seated within 20 minutes. Server was friendly & efficient, also apologetic for the craziness at first. Food was good, although Horseshoe burger was a bit dry. Enjoyed the free sample of popcorn!! Cheese curds were tremendous!! Bar was super noisy but it emptied out quickly and then noise level improved. Overall a good dinner but I might try somewhere new before returning next time I'm in Milwaukee.

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  2. Rosie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Oak Barrel had a great ambience with mouth watering food that was delivered in a timely manner.

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  3. KristinL

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    We enjoyed the food, but the service was very slow. They seemed either short on staff or servers were assigned to specific tables. There weren't very many people there so I unsure why it took as long as it did.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I went for our anniversary. The food was good the service was great!

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  5. Spencer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were awesome and we loved the bacon fat popcorn that they bring out for the table. Will definitely be coming back.

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  6. Todd

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent service . Like the popcorn and interesting menu

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  7. AimeeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time in, our server was friendly and the food was great! I had the pulled bacon sandwich.

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  8. ARB1968

    Milwaukee

    131 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Chicken tenders were very good and meaty. The fish fry, however had to much breading and not enough meat, and oily.

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  9. RebeccaF

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Just a bar. Not sure why they take reservations and pretend like there aren’t more reservation times available when they are empty.

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  10. KathrynN

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was good, only complaint is the dish I received wasn't exactly as described on the menu. Additionally the grilled chicken was a bit overdone. We enjoyed the cheese fries and Coconut Island cocktails were quite good. Our server was friendly and we didn't have any issues with service.

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  11. TomT

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    The service and food today were not acceptable. We have eaten there before but will not be going back. I know we could have had better food, prices, and service if we would have just eaten at Fiserv Forum before the concert. VERY disappointing.

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  12. AngS

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Popcorn machine was broken. Tap lines weren’t working (which affected beer and cocktails). Took forever for someone to take our order although the place was nearly empty. Burgers were ok but the fries were cold, soggy, and tasted like they’d been sitting out for days.

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  13. MerrittM

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience4
    Popcorn is baller. I’d go back just for that. However there was burger paper or bacon paper on my sandwich. So it kind of ruined the whole vibe.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall1food4service2ambience3
    The rating is based solely on the interaction with the hostess. She was clearly holding on to antiquated seating placement, even with a reservation. Milwaukee and this establishment need to do better.

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  15. MitchellK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great! Employees were all super nice :)

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  16. KayRae

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always eat at Oak Barrel when in Milwaukee. The bacon popcorn is amazing and the rest of the menu is very appealing to any food preferences.

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  17. ChristineS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Lovely place. Good mix of beers. Really good food but almost nothing for a vegetarian. They have some “impossible” fake meat options but since most vegetarians don’t like meat, they aren’t very appealing. Very good service too.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit to Milwaukee and very happy with choice of Oak Barrel Public House. Lots of fun and good food !

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  19. Mamalama4

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group of eight had a limited amount of time to meet for lunch. OBPH took our order by phone ahead of time and the meals came out just as our group arrived. They went above to make sure we were taken care of.

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  20. NancyW

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bang bang shrimp, bacon jam burger and dessert waffle were all outstanding! Great service and loved sitting outside on a beautiful day!

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  21. JonathanS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was great. My only complaint was about the downtown dining week specials and we were told that it's was not available until around 9pm and it was actually available at 5pm. Other than the miss understanding about the event everything was great.

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  22. JudyM

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for downtown dining. Great food. Great value. Wonderful service. Have recommended Oak Barrel to many others since our visit. Try the bacon fat popcorn. We will be back

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  23. John

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Food was a little salty and we arrived as shifts were changing so service was a little spotty. Still a good experience through. Would go back.

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  24. TrueBlue

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    disappointed that this is on the OpenTable listing. Very basic place, no ambiance, food also disappoints

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  25. SeanP

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Many open tables and was seated next to trash can. Odd. Great food and service though.

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  26. Dans

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried for the first time before a concert, we’re seated right away. Food came out quickly and was very good, service was outstanding. We were served bacon fat popcorn to snack on while waiting for meal and it was delicious. We will go back again.

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  27. DavidJ

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was great. Loved the fried bacon app. The wisco burger was so yummy!

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  28. maggeneva

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and super fast service! We had spice rubbed wings for our appetizer and Buffalo Chicken Salads for our main. Wings came out in less than 5 minutes and salads soon after. Bloody Mary was nice and spicy.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food - great service. We were going to a concert and our server directed us to use the back door to exit which landed us right across the street from the stadium!

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  30. EvanJ

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    Tried ordering an old fashioned twice and it was not correct. They could not make a good drink and we left unfortunately!

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  31. AlySan

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was SUCH a fun brunch!! My friends and I loved all the extras you provided :) Thank you.

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  32. RJ1977

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food and drinks. Service was a little slow but there was also a minor league hockey game so totally understandable

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  33. ShannonO

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, fun atmosphere, great place for food and drinks before an event downtown Milwaukee!!

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  34. tandtheboys

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went with a group for the Saturday brunch and everything was delicious

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  35. JamieA

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recommend the cheese curds! They were probably the best I’ve ever had. Also ask to be sat in Danielle’s section! Her attitude and knowledge of the menu was so helpful. Definitely worth eating here!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and environment! I love their Mac and Cheese and can't go wrong with any of their cocktails.

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  37. JaredG

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great food! Daughter said it was the best mac and cheese she ever had! I had a burger and that was fantastic! And the pig fat popcorn was awesome!

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  38. StephanieC

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall1food2service5ambience1
    We have been here several times, everytime we take a trip to Milwaukee! This last time we we’re extremely disappointed to have reservations and find out they were only serving a limited menu that day and the items we normal get either are no longer available or were not being served that day due to the limited menu. That would have been a key information to give prior to us making reservations. Also, every time we come we usually get a back of popcorn. We did not receive this time. We were extremely disappointed because this has always been our favorite stop in Milwaukee and we will probably never be back after this last time. Such a shame!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We returned to Oak Barrel after a previous visit that was fabulous, but we’re disappointed this time around. We were there during a sporting event so the menu was limited and it was extremely loud to the point we considered leaving. I would go again but would first confirm there are no events happening.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Danielle was kind and knowledgeable of the menu items. Enjoyed a quick meal and drinks before the bucks game!

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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 4.1 stars by 543 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 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • 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
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