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EXPLORE MILWAUKEE | | | | | | | 1114 N Water St
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-278-7033 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. If you're into barbecue and Cajun food, there's no better place to go. The atmosphere is convivial and relaxed, with antique beer signs on the walls, several TVs showing the big games, and a huge outdoor patio that gets packed during the warmer months. Ribs, brisket, and chicken get the royal treatment here, smoked and slow cooked until the meat is tender and delicious; three sauces are served on the side. Combo platters are a good choice, and you can even get family-size dinners, complete with sides. The lunchtime crowd usually opts for sandwiches, with pulled pork, Cajun catfish, and rotisserie chicken being popular choices. A family-friendly Milwaukee favorite by day, Brew City also has a lively bar scene and live music on weekends.
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| Crawdaddy's Cajun Restaurant6414 W Greenfield Ave
W Allis,
WI
53214
414-778-2228 | | | | | Description: Start with crispy catfish fingers, gumbo, andouille stuffed mushrooms, or pre-peeled crawfish tails. Among the many entrees are favorites including Shrimp Creole, blackened fish, or jambalaya. Also recommended is the Cajun stir-fry with gator, andouille, crawfish and veggies with garlic-pepper sauce; Cajun seasoned and blackened steaks are quite good as well. Another good option is to reserve the "Chef's Table," where you will be served an imaginative four-course meal (reservations required, 4-6 people).
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| Historic Turner Restaurant1034 N 4th St
Milwaukee,
WI
53203
414-276-4844 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Housed in the 1883 Turner Hall, this restaurant is always busy, partly due to its prime location across from the Bradley Center, where the Marquette University basketball team plays. The other reason for its popularity is the food hearty portions of German and American favorites, and a fabulous Friday fish fry. House specialties include Angry Chicken (linguini tossed with chicken and portabellas in a Cajun cream sauce), chicken Schnitzel with homemade spaetzle and mustard-horseradish sauce, and Kessler Rippchen (a grilled smoked pork chop with potato pancakes, cinnamon applesauce and red cabbage). The famous Friday fish fry includes battered cod, French fries, coleslaw, marble rye, and tartar sauce. On game nights, this place gets packed with Marquette alums, who feast on massive appetizers and great beer.
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| Pieces of Eight Restaurant550 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-271-0597 | | | | | Description: Sunday brunch is always a treat, and Pieces of Eight has a huge brunch buffet that includes stations for omelettes, pancakes and waffles, roasted meats, fish and seafood, desserts, salads, and more. At least as popular as the food, though, is the view. As one of the only Milwaukee restaurants on Lake Michigan, Pieces of Eight has the market pretty well cornered in the "great views" department! Lunch and dinner menus feature fresh fish, steaks, and delicious desserts.
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| 1547 N Jackson St
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-276-9608 | | | | | Description: EASTSIDE. Since opening in 1989, Sanford has been one of the best and most sophisticated restaurants in Milwaukee. Contemporary décor complements the inspired Continental menu. An unwavering dedication to the freshest seasonal ingredients results in an ever-changing menu, but past favorites have included a pear and Roquefort tart with caramelized onions, grilled tuna with cumin wafers, and a Sardinian grilled scallop over couscous with walnut aioli. Desserts are also a house specialty save room for decadent treats like warm chocolate espresso cake or a banana butterscotch toffee tart. Four-course dinner $49; seven-course chef's menu $85, $115 with wine pairings.
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| 217 N Broadway
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-224-1480 | | | | | Description: Favored as much for its sleek, sophisticated décor as for its eclectic menu, Sauce combines a comfortable atmosphere and a menu of tapas-like appetizers, with winning results. Grazing is the name of the game here, and the "small plates" menu is perfect for it. Highlights include marinated olives with pita and feta cheese, peanut-curry chicken satay, Balsamic marinated steak with caramelized peppers and onion, tuna carpaccio, and crab cakes. Should nibbling not satisfy, try a full-size entrée, perhaps scallop and pesto ravioli, or grilled Atlantic salmon. Sharable desserts too.
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| 1030 E Juneau Ave
Milwaukee,
WI
414-272-0011 | | | | | Description: Although popular for business lunches, The Knick also has a thriving after-work bar scene, complete with specialty cocktails. The menu has selections that are ideal for grazing with friends, or for dining with a date. Starters include a massive antipasto platter, a wonderful Portobello spread, hummus, and fried eggplant. Meal-size salads and hearty sandwiches are popular at lunch. At dinnertime, the menu features plenty of fish and chicken entrees, plus beef and pork for heartier appetites. Favorites include artichoke and mascarpone stuffed ravioli, black olive and herb crusted chicken, prosciutto and Gorgonzola stuffed veal chop, and grilled salmon.
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| 1500 E Arlene Dr
Hartland,
WI
53029
262-367-7888 | | | | | Description: Located in the clubhouse of the Bristlecone Pines Golf Course, The Pines overlooks the golf course and surrounding area. With white tablecloths and such a beautiful view, the ambiance is elegant and peaceful. The creative New American menu favors unusual yet flavorful combinations, such as the pistachio-crusted crab cake appetizer. Entrees include roasted duck with blueberry-ginger reduction and wild rice, lamb with porcini mushrooms and a spiced cranberry reduction, cilantro-lime marinated shrimp, and grilled Atlantic salmon with potato-cilantro hash and prickly pear cactus sauce. Reservations recommended.
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| 761 N Water St
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-220-9300 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Tired of the same old burgers and boring sandwiches? Waterfront Deli has a cure for those lunchtime blahs the Bag Lunch. Call or fax your order for one, which includes two sides and a cookie or brownie. So how about mesquite-smoked turkey with dilled havarti and oven-dried tomatoes? Maybe certified Angus top sirloin roast beef with caramelized onions, or fresh mozzarella with basil, roasted red peppers, and tomato pesto. Or even a BALT bacon, arugula, lox and tomato on toasted French bread. Not in the mood for a sandwich? The deli also has sushi, salads, and soups, and if the whole office is hungry, you can order platters and have them delivered!
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| 2211 N Prospect Ave
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-273-3753 | | | | | Description: EASTSIDE. While you sit and sip on the finest coffee in Milwaukee, you can also watch it roasting right before your eyes. Alterra proves to its customers that its coffee is the freshest in town by allowing them to see the roasting process. You know you have the best when it goes straight from the roaster into your cup!
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