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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.6 (467)
$31 to $50
American
322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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
    (414) 279-7022
  • Website
    https://edisonmke.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kemmler
  • Location
    322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816
  • 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

Menu

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What 467 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison offers an "amazing vibe" with artsy decor and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious" food, especially the steak, short ribs, and salmon. The ambiance is ideal for special occasions, praised for its "fantastic experience" and "creative drinks." Service is attentive, making it a favorite for repeat visits.
467 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service. We've been multiple times, and they are consistently top notch.

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  2. Diane

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is great. Would return mostly for that. Variety of seating options including cozy and comfortable booths. Steelhead trout dish was too salty with too much sauce and a soggy potato side. Dessert disappointed. But the appetizers and pork dish were very good, the asparagus especially crisp and delicious, and the service was swift and attentive.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Wisconsin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food! Love the Edison and the food choices there.

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  4. Karen

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, fabulous food and outstanding service … a wonderful experience!
    The EdisonResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Karen, Thank you so much for the humbling review of your time at The Edison! We are absolutely delighted to hear the service and cuisine were on point and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We cannot thank you enough for your support and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another exceptional experience in the near future. Thank you Karen and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  5. Jeannie

    St. Louis12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Food was excellent and our server so nice. It was my husband’s birthday and he received a card, free dessert and they comp’d our coffees and wine. Such good customer service. We will be back!
    The EdisonResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jeannie, So excited to hear you and your husband had an exceptional experience at The Edison! Thank you for choosing to celebrate his birthday with us and for acknowledging the hospitality you both received. We certainly look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful experience in the near future at The Edison. Thank you Jeannie and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  6. Nancy

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of my party ordered the trout. Both said the dish tasted good but they also said it was not hot enough. Because it was in the special menu, we wondered it the dish was made up before hand. Natalie was a wonderful server. We all said we would return.
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Nancy, Thank you for dining with friends at The Edison! We are thrilled to hear Natalie took fantastic care of you and yours, she is certainly a valued part of the team and we appreciate your acknowledgement of her hospitality! My sincere apologies with regard to the temperature of the trout that your friends unfortunately received. The executive chef and myself have spoken on how to rectify the issue and we appreciate the feedback! We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another exceptional experience soon! Thank you Nancy and happy dining! Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  7. zach

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was absolutely amazing, a little pricey but the value was there. The cocktails were also phenomenal, again pricey but well balanced and worth it.
    The EdisonResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Zach, We are thrilled to hear the cuisine was amazing as well as the libations! Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking a moment to share your experience with the team. We cannot thank you enough for your support and certainly hope you will join us again soon. Thank you Zach and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  8. Jeff

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! 2nd time this week. New go to spot for sure
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Jeff, We are thrilled to hear we are a new go to! Thank you so much for your patronage and for dining with us at The Edison multiple times within the last week. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to you joining us again in the near future! Thank you Jeff and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  9. Rafael VIP

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is great. Three of the four entrees were very good - salmon, trout and steak frites. Chicken entry was OK but disappointing- a bit overcooked and under-seasoned. Our server was great but stretched thin so some things took longer than ideal. Overall a good experience and we will be back.
    The EdisonResponded on May 27, 2025
    Hello Rafael, We are thrilled to hear your time at The Edison was well spent and truly appreciate your feedback. We will be sure to share the details with our executive chef to ensure proper consideration of menu execution. We will also work to improve the logistics of our quality of service for peak volume. So happy to hear we have earned your support and look forward to providing you with another opportunity for an experience on par with our expectations at The Edison. Thank you Rafael and happy dining! -The Edison Team

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  10. Grace VIP

    Wisconsin45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place with a great vibe. The food was good. Service good too.
    The EdisonResponded on May 27, 2025
    Hello Grace, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear the ambiance was on point for you and yours. Were there any details you might be willing to share as to how we may elevate from three stars? Your input is vitally important to our entire team and we truly appreciate any insight you are willing to provide. Thank You Grace! - Patrick Erdman Regional Director of Operations

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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 4.6 stars by 467 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 30 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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