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The Diplomat, Milwaukee, WI
Award-winning

The Diplomat

4.4 (88)
$30 and under
American
815 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located on the west end of Brady Street of Milwaukee's Lower East Side, The Diplomat brings approachable American fare in a shareable plate format. Join Chef Dane Baldwin and his team for a night of food, fun, and cocktails at this new neighborhood establishment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - Close;
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dane Baldwin
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 88 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

88 Reviews
  1. angixn

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were concerned with the small menu options however six small plates that we ordered were delicious and sufficient.

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  2. TigerT

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 23, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous! Limited menu and different ingredients that makes you wonder, is that going to be good? Each dish was better then the next! Great service as well! Favorite dish was the Octopus.

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  3. KeithJ

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 21, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very limited menu. During busy times it is quite loud. Entrees come out at no particular order.

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  4. Ruthie VIP

    Wisconsin22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 17, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service...love the tapas plates since it is so nice to get a variety of foods and share

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  5. JohnT

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very, very good small plate place with a cool vibe, fun decor and easy going but highly attentive service. Plates came out quick but paced well. Very interesting flavors across the board.

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  6. bayviewfoodie VIP

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for Peach Night...4 fabulous courses paired with delicious craft cocktails. A memorable evening!!

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  7. ClaireO

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were visiting Milwaukee for the first time and found The Diplomat via the James Beard Nomination list. While the food was excellent and definitely made the visit worthwhile, the wine list was disappointing. The restaurant was nice with lots of fun touches, but the lighting was pretty bright for the space, which made the ambiance feel a little off, for us. Again, we loved our meal and would certainly return for food! I'm really not much of a red meat eater but the steak we had was incredible and cooked perfectly. We loved the date carpaccio and the garlic aioli that came with the fries was practically perfect. I should also mention, the beer list looked great! It was just the wine and cocktail lists that fell flat. I nice experience, overall.

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  8. Sandy VIP

    Wisconsin51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very special place. Every dish that we ordered was delicious!

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  9. SusanS

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique and really enjoyed the small plate concept. Although it is still possible to over eat!

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  10. DeborahB

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first choice for a birthday celebration. We enjoyed a quiet corner table near the window. Love the decor! The drinks and the food were delicious. We could have ordered the whole menu! The service was excellent. Can't wait to go back. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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The Diplomat is rated 4.4 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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815 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - Close;
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dane Baldwin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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