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Main Dining Room at Story Hill BKC - Story Hill BKC, Milwaukee, WI

Story Hill BKC

4.8
4.8
463 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Story Hill BKC serves an extensive menu inspired by recipes from the Upper Midwest. Owner and chef Joe Muench and our culinary team sources local ingredients based on quality and flavor, then combine them into inspired dishes with elegant presentations.

Story Hill BKC is also a Wine, Beer & Spirits Shop with an award-winning selection (Wine Spectator's 2021 Best of Award of Excellence). A half-mile north of American Family Field and minutes from downtown Milwaukee right off Interstate 94, guests can visit weekday lunch or weekend brunch (Thrillist's 24 Best Brunch Spots in America 2019). Our Happy Hour features $2 off taps — that's tap beer AND tap craft cocktails – from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Story Hill BKC's dinner is served in a contemporary sharing plate style, in the spirit of Taste, Share & Pass.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (414) 539-4424

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    James Sanders

  • Catering

    Contact our catering sales director at 414-336-1005 or catering@blackshoehospitality.com to inquire about private Monday events at Story Hill BKC. For more information about off-site catered events from Black Shoe Catering, inspired by our sister restaurants Maxie's and Blue's Egg, check out blackshoecatering.com.

  • Private party facilities

    Story Hill BKC's private dining room is an intimate wine cellar-inspired space available for reservation with seatings throughout the day for parties of up to 12. Our private dining room is a cozy, convivial room where you can have your next unforgettable dining experience. You're welcome to order from our menus, or we are happy to create special menus, or food and wine pairing packages. Please call 414.539.4424 or email reservations@storyhillbkc.com with your party's size, your desired date and time, and a contact number. If seating times conflict with your group's schedule, we will do our best to accommodate. Reservations are valid once confirmed by Story Hill BKC. Story Hill BKC is available for private events throughout the day on Mondays, for up to 50 dinner guests or up to 80 cocktail party guests (food and beverage minimums apply). Inquire via 414-336-1005; catering@blackshoehospitality.com; and https://www.blackshoehospitality.com/private-parties/.

  • Neighborhood

    Milwaukee

  • Cross street

    Blue Mound Road & 51st Street

  • Parking details

    Parking is available across the street for Story Hill BKC guests in single file along the Western curb of Central Greens driveway. Additional parking lot behind Central Greens available after 4 p.m., or any time on Sunday. Five spots are available directly behind Story Hill BKC. Street parking is available. No overnight parking, please.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 463 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for brunch

  • Wisconsin

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Neighborhood gem

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

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  1. AnnC

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Service is superb and menu creative. It needs only noise abatement.
  2. IanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Story Hill never fails to deliver flavors, ambience, and value for money.
  3. Bbowsh

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service - both as we were greeted via reservation as well as by our server who did a wonderful job navigating our lunch order while giving us the time to talk business. Food was great, and the restaurant was bustling and lovely at the same time. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
  4. MarkM

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. Our favorite place too. The food is always very good.
  5. SaraH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great birthday brunch with a friend in town from Chicago. They put a candle in his sausage roll and gave him a cookie! Everything was creatively prepared and delicious as always.
  6. JenB

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite places to eat in Milwaukee. Great food, friendly staff, comfortable environment - they have everything you need for a delicious meal with good friends, family or co-workers.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. The service was great. Had to wait to be seated, even though we had reservations. I usually don’t mind, but there is no where to wait and no communication about when our table would be ready. I had to finally ask the hostess about our table. The manager wasn’t friendly or helpful.
  8. JayS

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Loud place. Please visit the Lakefront Brewery to learn how they wonderfully reduced the noise level in their all concrete/brick dining hall. Great food and service.
  9. JAS1958

    Chicago

    77 reviews

    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    While waiting for my friend, I sat at the bar and the server was very pleasant. Our server at our table was great. She was cheerful and engaging. She was willing to offer helpful tips on items when asked and was attentive during our dinner without. Being intrusive. The mushroom hand pies were very tasty and a nice start to dinner. I had the Cacio e Pepe which was an interesting riff on traditional dish. Unfortunately, the pasta was cooked to American tastes (a bit overcooked). The sauce wasn’t was rich as a traditional Italian Cacio e Pepe, but the mushrooms helped with some umami. The cherry upside down cake was wonderful.
  10. NotMyName

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really terrific, creative and delicious food and cocktail options- even a cocktail flight! I’ve never seen that before and the Paloma is my new favorite. The escargot was rich in almost a French onion soup sauce vs the typical garlic butter and served piping hot with an awesome equally hot pretzel roll. Our server was super friendly, helpful and attentive. What a gem of a place!
  11. Me26

    Milwaukee

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, great staff & great food every time we visit! LOVE Story Hill BKC! :)
  12. MaureenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic menu. Gourmet food at affordable prices. Looking forward to dining there again.
  13. PamE

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice staff, pretty place, great service, delicious food.
  14. Wilbur

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service & food along with a great beer/wine/drink selection. We'll be returning here for sure!
  15. Ceeng

    Milwaukee

    182 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    182 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were warmly greeted, taken to our table, and given some info about the specials. We ordered a cheese platter. The cheeses were varied and tasty. There was also toasted bread, a jam, and thinly sliced ham. All tasted very good. Our sangria was so flavorful. The entrees were great. Many good choices. I ordered the chicken pasta special. Delicious. The meal was paced well, our server met all our needs, very friendly. We’ll be back.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Ordered the mushroom appetizer which was very good and partner ordered the chicken thighs which were a bit too spicy for him - should be warning. I had the butternut squash salad which was divine !! It was really loud in there tonight due to the drinking crowd of women.. it’s a great spot for brunch as well . Food is always fresh and creative !!
  17. RaineyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff, food and drinks. Had a wonderful time celebrating my husbands birthday here
  18. LouieB

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and creative dishes every time we visit. Our favorite spot in town!!
  19. Harry

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our table server and bar server were awesome! The service was fast, friendly and accurate.
  20. TomO

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been to Story Hill BKC 10+ times and Every Time the food and service are Top Notch. Very good Non Alc drinks and vegetarian options too!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was good but it was so loud! Big Brewers crowd eating in there so not the fault of the restaurant!
  22. DebraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice experience overall. Kinda loud but by 1:00 the crowd thinned out and I could talk without shouting Great food Great service
  23. ChrisG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite breakfast spot. Consistently outstanding, both food and service. We run a few Airbnbs and we recommend BKC to everyone. Love the breakfast cocktail flights.
  24. JonJ

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here. Food is great and service was even better.
  25. Bates

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Try the avocado toast!! Great. Cherry dessert was fantastic!!
  26. Rani

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit as for brunch - the food was amazing and an excellent value. Can’t wait to visit for dinner!
  27. MichelleM

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant, and service!! Can’t wait to go back and try new things. 😁
  28. JulieB

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite always. Top notch always. Staff, food, vibe, service exceptional ALWAYS!
  29. KatKat

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food is tasty here! From my old fashion to the roast cauliflower salad to the deliciously rich short rib gnocchi, Story Hill BKC does not disappoint. Served by a pleasant and attentive staff.
  30. Christina

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was on point! Excellent food and the server was attentive, not not overly so. Can't wait to come back!
  31. CCS77

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and so was the service, first time and loved it. Would go back for sure.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Butter chicken and shorts ribs were outstanding. The burger and the house made BBQ sauce, so good!
  33. Motherof2girls

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    Overpriced for what you got. Had the broccoli cheddar egg bake. Couldn't find the broccoli and the base was an inch of some bread-thing(egg custard soaked bread). Only thing recognizable were the 2 eggs. Will give a thumbs up to our server. She was very accommodating. Lunch menu only served during the week, so brunch items were the only option. Would not go back.
  34. JennyOD

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was so fresh & delicious but what made this a 5 star experience was the service! Friendly, knowledgeable & efficient! This meal was a great night out, the vibe was friendly & casual, but some guests were dressed up. I will definitely recommend this place snd be going back!
  35. Donna

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and unique food you don’t see at other restaurants. Love this place.
  36. RogerS

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The dining room is in need of some sound deadening work. With a full room is is difficult to hear or be heard. The food was excellent and the service superb, just a bit too noisy.
  37. ChiFoodJunkie

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Loved the vibe. Burger was great. Great beer/wine selection. Didn’t dig the butter/ biscuits all that much but not a huge deal.
  38. JaneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Met a long time friend to celebrate her birthday. Our server was excellent - informative, attentive & friendly. We shared plates - everything from the appetizer, salad, main course to dessert was delicious! Great presentation, hot & wonderful flavors! Highly recommend.
  39. Thomas

    Milwaukee

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love BKC because the food is always fresh and delicious and the service is outstanding. I thoroughly recommend BKC!
  40. MaryB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlotte was wonderful! She explained the dishes and shared her favorites when asked. She was very attentive and we never felt rushed! The food was amazing and so flavorful! We will be back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Story Hill BKC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 539-4424.

Story Hill BKC is rated 4.8 stars by 463 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 31 times today
Google Map for Story Hill BKC

5100 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Blue Mound Road & 51st Street

  • Neighborhood

    Milwaukee

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Parking is available across the street for Story Hill BKC guests in single file along the Western curb of Central Greens driveway. Additional parking lot behind Central Greens available after 4 p.m., or any time on Sunday. Five spots are available directly behind Story Hill BKC. Street parking is available. No overnight parking, please.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    James Sanders

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (414) 539-4424

  • Catering

    Contact our catering sales director at 414-336-1005 or catering@blackshoehospitality.com to inquire about private Monday events at Story Hill BKC. For more information about off-site catered events from Black Shoe Catering, inspired by our sister restaurants Maxie's and Blue's Egg, check out blackshoecatering.com.

  • Private party facilities

    Story Hill BKC's private dining room is an intimate wine cellar-inspired space available for reservation with seatings throughout the day for parties of up to 12. Our private dining room is a cozy, convivial room where you can have your next unforgettable dining experience. You're welcome to order from our menus, or we are happy to create special menus, or food and wine pairing packages. Please call 414.539.4424 or email reservations@storyhillbkc.com with your party's size, your desired date and time, and a contact number. If seating times conflict with your group's schedule, we will do our best to accommodate. Reservations are valid once confirmed by Story Hill BKC. Story Hill BKC is available for private events throughout the day on Mondays, for up to 50 dinner guests or up to 80 cocktail party guests (food and beverage minimums apply). Inquire via 414-336-1005; catering@blackshoehospitality.com; and https://www.blackshoehospitality.com/private-parties/.

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