The Edison

Name: The Edison
Address: 322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53202-5816
Telephone: (414) 279-7022
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (483)

$31 to $50

American

322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 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.

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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

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What 483 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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The Edison offers a vibrant dining experience in Milwaukee's downtown with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" truffle pasta and pork chop, and the "beautifully presented" dishes. The ambiance is inviting, perfect for any occasion, with an "artsy decor" and "cool atmosphere."

483 Reviews

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Douglas
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Got the recommended rainbow trout and it was a small portion and not very fresh. The duck fat hash brown was way too greasy and soft. I would not go back
The EdisonResponded 1 day ago
Hello Douglas, So sorry to hear the trout was disappointing and not properly prepared. The executive chef and I have spoken and will be working to correct the production technique to ensure consistent adherence to the execution of the dish. I will be sending a separate message with my contact information to hopefully help build the opportunity for you to return to The Edison. Thank you Douglas Patrick Erdman General Manager
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Britten
Wisconsin5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was engaging and helpful. The food was delicious and well presented. Enjoyed our meal.
The EdisonResponded 1 day ago
Hello Britten, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and taking the time to share your experience. We are so happy to see your time with us was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciate the acknowledgement of the cuisine. We certainly hope you will join us again in the near future so we may provide you with another exceptional experience. Thank you Britten and happy dining! - The Edison Team
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Katie
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was outstanding, fun, friendly, giving us all the time we needed while still being attentive. The room is attractive and the table well-lit enough that we didn't need our phone flashlights - a nice change from many restaurants. The food was all delicious, well-paced. It's not a cheap restaurant, but well worth the money.
The EdisonResponded 7 days ago
Hi Katie, We are absolutely thrilled to hear you had an exceptional time with us at The Edison! Thank you for the kind words and thoughtful appreciation of the quality of service as well as the cuisine. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful dining experience in the near future. Thank you Katie and happy dining! - The Edison Team
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Pat
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time with friends at the upscale downtown Milwaukee restaurant. Loved the food and the artwork!
The EdisonResponded 1 day ago
Hello Pat, We are thrilled to hear you and your friends had a wonderful time while joining us at The Edison! So happy to hear you enjoyed the artwork, we hid a bit our history in plain sight with members of the Marcus family. We certainly look forward to you joining us again soon so we may provide you with another exceptional dining experience. Thank you Pat and happy dining! - The Edison Team
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Ida
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was really impressed with the food and think Milwaukee needed a solid lunch place with delicious sandwich options. I also felt like it was clean and light meal, as nearby Bavette which also has sandwiches feels very heavy.
The EdisonResponded 6 days ago
Hello Ida, We are positively thrilled to hear you love the sandwich options and appreciate you joining us and taking the time to share this amazing feedback. We actually just added two more sandwiches to our lunch menu, one being vegetarian friendly and the other a fresh steelhead trout. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another stellar experience at The Edison. Thank you Ida and happy dining! - The Edison Team
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Andrew
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful menu, super kind and knowledgeable staff. We really enjoyed the atmosphere - sat at the bar and had an excellent dinner complete with cocktails and desserts. Everything we had was done phenomenally well - the pasta, so fresh.. rich with truffle and creamy sauce. The pork chop was delicious and the fanciest pigs in a blanket I’ve ever had!
The EdisonResponded on July 1, 2025
Hello Andrew, We are thrilled to hear your time at The Edison was so amazing! Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We will certainly pass this along to the dedicated staff. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another exceptional experience soon at The Edison. Thank you Andrew and happy dining! - The Edison Team
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Lisa
Wisconsin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The farrow was excellent! I couldn’t get enough. Will be back!
The EdisonResponded on June 29, 2025
Hello Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are thrilled you enjoyed the herbaceous farro with the salmon and we look forward to your return. We certainly cannot wait to provide you with another exceptional experience at The Edison! Thank you Lisa and happy dining! - The Edison Team
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Amy
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food, great ambiance. Service was very attentive. Great location, would highly recommend!
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Joshua
Columbus1 review
2.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I was very excited about this restaurant after reading the reviews. However, my experience was subpar in comparison. The drinks I had were okay but the food (I had the steak frites) was terrible. The steak wasn't seasoned at all and very chewy, the fries decent. The service was the worst part of the whole experience. The gentlemen was very very slow and unatentive. It wasn't overly busy. Also not very kid friendly.
The EdisonResponded on June 21, 2025
Hello Joshua, Please accept my sincere apologies with regard to your poor experience at The Edison. I am going to send you a private message with a better channel for further communication with regard to your feedback. I have brought this to the attention of our executive chef and have identified the server and will be working with him to improve upon his quality of service. I certainly hope we can earn your trust back so we may provide you with an experience I know we are more than capable of executing. Thank You Joshua, Patrick Erdman General Manager
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Mel
Wisconsin1 review
4.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great, but the two hostesses looked annoyed we were there. 🤷‍♀️ a reservation for two and we almost left… but the food was fabulous and the wait staff fantastic!
The EdisonResponded on June 29, 2025
Hello Mel, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We have spoken with the front desk team to remind them they are the first and often last face our valued guests see when dining at The Edison. So sorry it put a damper on the start of your time with us but we are delighted to hear the hospitality and quality of cuisine turned the evening around. We certainly hope you will join us again so we may provide you with an excellent experience from start to finish. Thank you Mel and happy dining! - The Edison Team
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The Edison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 279-7022.

The Edison is rated 4.6 stars by 483 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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

Website
https://edisonmke.com/
Phone number
(414) 279-7022

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