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Oak Barrel Public House, Milwaukee, WI

Oak Barrel Public House

4.1
4.1
521 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 14 times today

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 Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 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

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What 521 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Lively

  • Milwaukee

    Lively

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  1. John

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. DavidJ

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

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

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 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.
  7. 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!
  8. 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!
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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!!
  12. 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
  13. 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!!
  14. 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.
  15. 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!
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. PeteO

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The good: 1) Fish fry was excellent, 2) Serves food late we arrived after 10pm The bad: 1) Loud, noisy 2) It took a bit of time to get seated as the staff was not oriented to the diners. Note: No printed menu, menu was available via QR code to smart phone. Payment also via smart phone.
  20. Connie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    First time here. Not thrilled with having to use a QR code to look at the menu. Will go back for a casual dinner.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Stopped for a late dinner after arriving into Milwaukee. Good food, great service and location. This was my second time eating here and would definitely visit again.
  22. Kris

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food for great prices! Perfect spot for a date night.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Music was way too loud on the top floor where people were eating dinner
  24. Kerin

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience1
    Primarily a 3-level sports bar. Secondarily, a restaurant. VERY noisy. Loud music, loud TV's hence loud talking. Cheese curds are delicious, service was excellent. Menu options are limited and burger was just OK. "Bacon" on burger was actually pork belly. Nice decor, but needs some tlc.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had a great time. Maddy was a great server!
  26. mkefoodie

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    While the service was good the food was not good. The bacon in the skillet breakfast was barely cooked and very rubbery. The dish lacked much flavor. The strips of bacon were not cooked properly either. Coffee was just lukewarm. The only thing that saved the meal was the soft pretzels. Also every other table got complimentary popcorn but not us.
  27. SaraZ

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Great sports bar atmosphere (tends to be on the loud side, though). Food falls into the comfort food category, but tasted good. Cheese curds have a good ratio of cheese to fried breading (thin crispness that doesn't overpower the cheese). Service was great; very friendly and attentive staff!
  28. David

    Milwaukee

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been to Oak Barrel several times before a Bucks game and never disappoints. Great variety of menu choices, drink selection and service is always attentive. I'll definitely be back.
  29. BarbB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food was delicious. The popcorn to start was a nice surprise.
  30. MargaretS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were great. My only complaint was the noise level.
  31. Sarah

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Bartender was rude
  32. BWL12

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always! The new drink menu is fantastic and the mac and cheese with pulled bacon is to die for. Can’t wait to be back in Milwaukee and dine in again. Must try! 10/10
  33. MichelleB

    Milwaukee

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Terrible service and terrible burger. Very disappointed.

    Oak Barrel Public HouseResponded on March 11, 2023Hi Michelle, I am Gabe, Interim-General Manager at Oak Barrel. I am very sorry to hear that your experience was not up to par. This is definitely not our standards or expectations for the Oak Barrel experience. I want to make this right for you. I sent you a private message with my contact info, so we can get this fixed on the training and the quality side.

  34. Livelaughlove

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I have never been here before and I will definitely be coming back! The popcorn! Food! Drinks! And atmosphere! I also loved that I could hear my friends and not have to shout to talk. Also it was pretty clean!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Charging a fee for cc use is ridiculous. Charging $.75 for a small cup of ranch is crazy. And I ordered 2 strawberry margaritas. They came as 2 different sizes but were charged the same price for both.
  36. PandaMan

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great first time experience. Would definitely go again. From great service and delicious food. Only thing I would change cook the burgers a little less. I get it though, food and customer safety. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
  37. ZachM

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    It was okay. Very mediocre. Not bad. Not great. Meh
  38. annet

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wide menu with many tasty options to choose from. Great location.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Arrived around 11am was seated immediately, our drinks and Oak Barrell Signature Popcorn followed. I had the Oak Barrell Burger & Fries and The Temptation drink, my tummy was satisfied. Oh I did get some of the popcorn to go.
  40. AndieK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had a great time! We were a group of 6 in Maddie’s section and she did a great job! Very happy and would come back.

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 521 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 14 times today
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 Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 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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