Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Milwaukee

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Milwaukee? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Morel

4.9

4.9 (765)

$50 and over

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

A modern American restaurant that's dedicated to source consciousness, Morel's menu finds inspiration from Chef Jonathan Manyo’s roots: Wisconsin. Morel explores natural flavors, colors, and textures from local farms, purveyors, foragers, and artisans. For eight years, Jonathan has remained dedicated to featuring a menu comprised of nearly 100% Wisconsin-sourced ingredients.

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JulieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food was fabulous!! Service was great too. Morels were amazing!!

Birch - Milwaukee

4.8

4.8 (1089)

$50 and over

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

A hyper-seasonal New American Restaurant celebrating Wisconsin farmers & food producers and cooking over an open fire.

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Danielle

Dined 2 days ago

From start to finish, each dish was amazing. Unique flavors, top notch presentation, and delicious seasonal offerings. Cocktails were delicious and unique. Went for my birthday, which I stated at time of reservation, and they went above and beyond to make it special. One of my top three meals ever.

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Experience

John Markus Dinner

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June French Bistro Pop-Up

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July Pepe's Oyster Bar

The Inn

4.7

4.7 (56)

$31 to $50

American

Hartland

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Patricia

Dined 3 days ago

Such a lovely experience every time we come in. Katie is a wonderful server and an asset to Then Inn!

Cafe at The Pfister

4.8

4.8 (380)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Café at The Pfister features a casual full dining area available for breakfast and lunch, as well as a barista counter and patisserie in downtown Milwaukee. We proudly brew Starbucks® Coffee on the go and serve freshly baked-in-house pastries. Whether a quick meeting over coffee, a power breakfast, or a business luncheon, we offer a varied menu from Starbucks® favorites and traditional breakfast items to homemade soups, seasonal salads, a multitude of fresh sandwiches, as well as delicious gluten free and heart-healthy options.

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Janette

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

The value and taste of the food were exceptional.I had beef spring rolls that would not hold together and I had to pour the sauce onto the filling because it was not possible to dip the rolls. However, the flavor of the garlic zucchini soup, spring rolls, and pina colada cheese cake was excellent. My server and expeditor were very nice, but the speed of the service was disappointing. It took approximately 10 minutes to get water after being seated and 10 additional minutes before meeting the server. I never received or was offered a water refill. I had to wait 10-15 minutes after asking for the bill. It took over an hour for a late lunch even though the restaurant was only about 25% full. There is definitely room for improvement in regards to timeliness.

Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (357)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

WE DO NOT OFFER FOOD SERVICE OR RESERVATIONS ON OUR ROOFTOP PATIO, WHICH IS "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED". We highly encourage you to make a reservation in the main dining room and then head up for a cocktail or two after! For groups larger than 4, please call the restaurant (414) 455-8870.

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Central Standard Distillery's Crafthouse & Kitchen is an experience like none other. Enjoy culinary creations from our scratch kitchen or stop by for a few of our award winning cocktails at the bar or lounge created with Central Standard spirits.

Exec. Chef David Sapp
Sous Chef Noah Shirikian

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Linda

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

First time dining here and really enjoyed the options, quality and service.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Greenfield, WI

4.4

4.4 (74)

$30 and under

American

Greendale

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Andi

Dined 5 days ago

Had a great experience. Food was great, wait staff friendly and helpful. Beautiful new restaurant. Very happy with the service .

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Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

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Wine Tastings and Rotating Chef Recommendations

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Wine ‘O’ Clock Happy Hour | Mon-Fri 3 - 5:30 pm

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Brookfield, WI

4.6

4.6 (7381)

$30 and under

American

Brookfield

About the restaurant

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Patty

Dined 2 days ago

Coopers Hawk is always my favorite place to eat. Excellent food and service. Love the wine!!!

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Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

Bar Louie - Brookfield

4.7

4.7 (9)

$30 and under

American

Brookfield

About the restaurant

At Bar Louie, we're passionate about delivering flavor packed experiences. Defined by our award-winning handcrafted martinis and cocktails, our lunch, dinner and happy hours elevate the top-shelf bar experience. In a vibrant atmosphere energized by our local community, we serve all guests looking to create unforgettable moments - making us the go-to-spot for all occasions, from a spontaneous happy hour hangout to a celebratory spot for milestone events.

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Beth

Dined on May 17, 2025

We went after my daughter’s college graduation by her choice. Our server was outstanding, the sangria was delicious as was our food.

Mason Street Grill

4.7

4.7 (3916)

$31 to $50

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Welcome to our neighborhood! Join us in our dining room and enjoy the inviting aromas from our wood fired oven or relax and listen to some live jazz and indulge in a delicious cocktail in our lounge. Don’t miss out on exploring our Chef’s Counter where you can watch the action and see how the unique food creations from our talented staff are prepared. Food is what brings people together and we’re excited to explore new dishes and share flavorful memories with ours guests.

We love to celebrate special occasions and our private dining rooms are just the right size for business meetings and social gatherings. Let us make something special for you.

Come in and make yourself comfortable. We’ll take care of the rest!

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GaryVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Never disappoints, dinner was wonderful and and service was excellent, they always make you feel special!

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Bridgewater Modern Grill

4.7

4.7 (1094)

$31 to $50

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Designed to inspire connectivity, The Bridgewater Modern Grill celebrates its home on the river with honest, unambiguous cooking. Quality meals and memories are enjoyed on the longest river-front patio in the city with one goal: bringing people together to enjoy everything Milwaukee has to offer.

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DavidVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great and friendly service and delicious menu! Thank you very much!

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