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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.5
4.5
447 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Edison is an inspired, neighborhood restaurant. We believe in being thoughtful in the way we prepare your food and engage with our community. And like you, we know the value of a great meal shared between friends. Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Edison serves indulgent, classic American cuisine and nostalgic cocktails at our pre-prohibition, speakeasy-inspired bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kemmler
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 447 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison offers "excellent food" and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for celebrations. Diners highlight "amazing service" with attentive staff and flavorful dishes like the pork chop and gnocchi. The ambiance is ideal for date nights, with a "great vibe" and cocktails. While some portions may be small, the overall experience is memorable and worth revisiting.

447 Reviews
  1. Angie

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Long wait for every aspect- initial order, salad, and meals to come out. Wait staff needs some training on attentiveness (both front of the house and servers). Food was pretty good and I liked the tot waffle. Some other items were average. Smaller portions but fair prices. Probably would not return due to the number of dining options nearby.
    The EdisonResponded on April 21, 2025
    Hello Angie, Please accept my apology with regard to the poor experience you unfortunately received when you dined with us at The Edison. I am hoping you will allow me the opportunity to speak with you further so I may better address how we can hopefully rectify this disappointing visit. I will send a separate message with a way in which to best reach me. Thank you Angie Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  2. Isabella VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love the Edison! Needed a spot for Easter Sunday and of course this spot did not disappoint! 🤩🤩🤩
    The EdisonResponded on April 22, 2025
    Hello Isabella, Thank you so much for joining us at The Edison for Easter! We are delighted to hear you love dining with us and we cannot thank you enough for your support and patronage. We certainly look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another exemplary dining experience soon. Thank you Isabella and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  3. Tim VIP

    Milwaukee14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here several times now. The food and service are excellent. My only complaint is that their tables for two are very small.
    The EdisonResponded on April 22, 2025
    Hello Tim, Thank you for your continued patronage to The Edison and for the thoughtful compliment with regard to the cuisine and the service, we are thrilled to hear they consistently match expectations. We are actively looking at how to arrange our dining room to increase the comfort level for all of our guests and want you to know we are taking this feedback sincerely. Greatly appreciated Tim! Thank you again for your support. Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  4. Jaime

    Milwaukee12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We're glad we came in, but not sure we'll rush to come back. The food was good, service was great, but prices against portion sizes was high.
    The EdisonResponded on April 22, 2025
    Hello Jaime, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to leave this invaluable feedback. We will certainly take this to heart and work to do our best to curate a menu that offers the highest quality ingredients at a cost that is fair to our valued guests, such as yourself. I certainly hope you will consider joining us again in the near future as your support is truly appreciated. Thank you Jaime again for taking the time to share this with our team as it only serves to help us improve daily. Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  5. Brian

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the pork chop! We had a great anniversary diner here. Highly recommend!!
    The EdisonResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Brian, We are thrilled to hear you chose The Edison to celebrate your anniversary! We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave this wonderful feedback and love that you loved the pork chop. Thank you for your support and recommendation. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another memorable experience in the near future. Thank you Brian and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  6. Philip

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived a bit early for the reservation- no problem being seated right away. Not a big menu but so many things looked good and hard to choose. Service was on point! Both dinners excellent. Can’t wait to come back and try something else.
    The EdisonResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hello Philip, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear your time with us was thoroughly enjoyed and that the service you received was up to expectation. The menu offers several amazing dishes and we are so happy to hear you will return! Your support is truly valued and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful dining experience at The Edison. Thank you Philip and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  7. James

    Chicago26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were greeted promptly by a cordial hostess and seated. We weren’t finished with our salads when the entrees arrived. The meal felt rushed.
    The EdisonResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hello James, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this feedback. While I am delighted to hear the greeting at the door was warm and welcoming I am sorry to hear the service felt rushed, especially earlier in the evening. Your feedback will be used to work with our servers to ensure they are providing timely and thoughtful service to all of our guests. I certainly hope you will consider joining us again in the near future so we may provide you with an experience I know we are fully capable of executing. Thank you James for providing this invaluable insight. Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  8. Jacob

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, very reasonable prices as well. Trout was delicious
    The EdisonResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hello Jacob, We are so happy to hear you and your partner had a wonderful time with us at The Edison! Thank you choosing to dine with us and to take time to share this feedback. The trout is a new addition to the menu and we certainly are happy to hear it is living up to expectations. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another memorable experience in the near future. Thank you Jacob and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  9. Joe

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and priced incredibly well! Service prompt and friendly and intuitive- I never had to ask for anything, whatever I needed simply appeared! My server Madison was outstanding!
    The EdisonResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hello Joe, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear Madison provided an outstanding experience for you! She is certainly a valued member of our team and we truly appreciate you recognizing her hospitality heart. We truly appreciate your patronage and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful experience in the near future. Thank you Joe and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  10. River

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was alright but nothing special. Atmosphere was cool but food was just normal
    The EdisonResponded on March 31, 2025
    Hello River, I am terribly sorry we missed the mark with both the service and the cuisine when you dined with us. We understand how choosing a spot to enjoy an evening out can set the tone for the rest of the night and I am sorry to hear we fell short. Would you be willing to speak with me further to better address the details of your time with us? I will be sending a separate message with contact information. Thank you for your input and consideration with regard to your experience River. Best Regards, Patrick Erdman General Manager

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FAQs

The Edison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 279-7022.

The Edison is rated 4.5 stars by 447 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
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322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kemmler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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