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Best Restaurants in Milwaukee
Carnevor Steakhouse Moderne is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

1. Carnevor Steakhouse Moderne

8.8
724 N Milwaukee St (btw Milwaukee St and Mason St), Milwaukee, WI
Steakhouse · Juneau Town · 33 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: This is the best steakhouse in the country. No question. You won't find a better cut of meat. Get the bone-in filet.

Elsa's On The Park is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

2. Elsa's On The Park

8.0
833 N Jefferson St (at E Kilbourn Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Lounge · Juneau Town · 103 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: You can't go wrong with anything, but I'd start with wings then get the Pork Chop Variation II.

Umami Moto is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

3. Umami Moto

718 N Milwaukee St (btwn Mason St & Wisconsin Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Asian Restaurant · Juneau Town · 33 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: Kobe Sliders are a must.

The Capital Grille is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

4. The Capital Grille

8.6
310 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Kilbourn Town · 30 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: Yes, it's a chain but they have some of the best service in the city. Great calamari too.

La Merenda is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

5. La Merenda

8.9
125 E National Ave (S 1st St.), Milwaukee, WI
Tapas Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: Can never go wrong with Tapas.

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

6. Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

9.1
3133 E Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
French Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: For elegant, authentic, French country bistro cooking overlooking Lake Michigan, go to Lake Park Bistro! Read more.

Zarletti is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

7. Zarletti

8.1
741 N Milwaukee St (Mason St), Milwaukee, WI
Italian Restaurant · Juneau Town · 29 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: Get the Pasta Salsiccia al Marsala. Trust me on that.

Comet Cafe is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

8. Comet Cafe

8.7
1947 N Farwell Ave (at E Irving Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Café · Lower East Side · 221 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: One of the best brunch spots in the city, but if you aren't prepared to wait for a table go early or late.

Zaffiro's Pizza & Bar is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

9. Zaffiro's Pizza & Bar

8.9
1724 N Farwell Ave (E Brady St), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · Lower East Side · 34 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: Best pizza in the city. The Zaffiro's Salad is a must order every time too.

Sanford Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

10. Sanford Restaurant

8.4
1547 N Jackson St (at E. Pleasant St.), Milwaukee, WI
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Grilled Pear & Roquefort Tart w/ carmelized onions & walnuts. Eat it and thank us later: you still have the rest of your meal to go. How about Chargrilled Loin of Elk? Indeed! (Knock-your-socks-off!)

Crazy Water is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

11. Crazy Water

8.8
839 S 2nd St (Walker), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Walker's Point · 32 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: This place is a secret. Don't tell anyone.

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar is one of Best Restaurants in Milwaukee.

12. Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

9.0
801 N Cass St (at E Wells St), Milwaukee, WI
Bar · Juneau Town · 56 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Monroe: For Brunch do the homemade Guinness corned beef hash. For Dinner do the sliders or the braised short ribs. Can't go wrong with either.