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Swig, Milwaukee, WI

Swig

4.3
4.3
822 Reviews
$30 and under
American
217 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Celebrating 11 years as Milwaukee's first small plate dining restaurant. And now serving small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrees.

Swig is meant to be a fun, shared experience where guests can choose from a variety of flavors and sample several menu items each visit. Start with just a couple of choices and see where our menu takes you. The menu also features infused cocktails, an eclectic array of wines and champagnes as well as award-winning desserts.

Swig's earthy tones offer a warm and cozy environment that makes for perfect place to spend your evening and experience a classy, big-city atmosphere in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Weekdays: Lunch from 11 am to 4 pm; Dinner starting at 4 pm Saturdays: Brunch from 10 am to 3 pm; Dinner starting at 3 pm Sundays: Brunch from 10 am to 3 pm Happy Hour weekdays from 2 pm to 6 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Private party facilities
    Swig offers the entire second 2nd floor exclusively for private events. This space offers two different room options, the Roasting Room and the Broadway Room.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Chicago
  • Parking details
    Many surface lots available, also, 2 public garages within 1 block.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 822 people are saying

Swig reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 1.6Value

NoiseModerate

822 Reviews
  1. Bethie

    Charleston36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 13, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I wish the atmosphere was better. Just too stark . Why not have a candle light on each table- fake or real? Above all the bathrooms were substandard and dark. . One stall didn't even work. Very small area at the sink. It made me feel I was in a substandard restaurant. Service was great and the food very good but not excellent.

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  2. MaggieS

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 11, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    too bad it's closing - was a great spot in the third ward

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  3. foodie

    Detroit1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was cold, was given a discount but didn’t make up for the experience.

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  4. Bobl VIP

    Paris63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a very nice experience at SWIG. The staff was very attentive, helpful with suggestions from the menu and pleasant. The food was very well prepared with good size proportions. The restaurant seemed to fit the atmosphere of the Third Ward. Overall, a very nice experience.

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  5. PaulaL

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    close to Skylight Theater. Parking was hard. But we could park once for lunch and the play

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  6. Katie

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have gone here multiple times including dinner at Swig for my bachelorette party years ago. I'm sorry to see it close.

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  7. BorisS

    Chicago19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 5, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place, original menu, needs better desert and coffee menu. My meet entry was a bit chewy

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  8. KRLdines

    West Palm Beach60 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 5, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A friend of mine recommended this place on a recent trip to Milwaukee & it didn’t disappoint. We went for lunch and there were plenty of options — including options for my vegetarian friend. The atmosphere was chic, service on point & I’d love to come back to try their wine.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 22, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Swig is perfectly situated if you want a bite to eat near the theater. This, of course, becomes more necessary on rainy or freezing cold days. Our service was excellent and that’s important to me. The food was average

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  10. Clancy09

    Milwaukee50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 20, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Swig was a perfect place to meet out-of-town friends who were staying in the downtown area. The menu was diverse enough to offer salads, small plates, sandwiches and full entrees...something for everyone's palette. Our service was excellent and not at all rushed...all in all, a very pleasant experience.

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217 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chicago
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Weekdays: Lunch from 11 am to 4 pm; Dinner starting at 4 pm Saturdays: Brunch from 10 am to 3 pm; Dinner starting at 3 pm Sundays: Brunch from 10 am to 3 pm Happy Hour weekdays from 2 pm to 6 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Many surface lots available, also, 2 public garages within 1 block.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Swig offers the entire second 2nd floor exclusively for private events. This space offers two different room options, the Roasting Room and the Broadway Room.
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