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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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| 1205 E Brady St
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-291-5233 | | | | | Description: BRADY STREET DISTRICT. Named for the Dia de los Muertos custom of offering fresh flowers (particularly marigolds, or cempazuchiles) to the souls of deceased relatives and friends, this favorite Oaxacan restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine in a festive, colorful atmosphere. Recommended appetizers include a fresh and tangy ceviche, and 'Tlacoyo Zapotec,' a black bean filled blue cornmeal cake topped with lettuce, tomato, crema and cheese. Each day, the restaurant serves one of the seven different moles of Oaxaca, which is ladled over turkey, rice and vegetables. Other good entrées are Cerca Del Cielo, a multi-layered feast of corn masa cakes, beans, spinach, squash, peppers and cheese on a roasted tomato salsa, and the Pipian, an ancient sauce composed of roasted pumpkin seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, and chiles served over pork loin or chicken. Reservations recommended.
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| 625 S 5th St
Milwaukee,
WI
53204
414-271-8595 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. A Walker's Point favorite for years, La Fuente is a fun spot to gather with friends for margaritas or beers and some unbeatable salsa. The atmosphere is relaxed, and after work and on weekends it gets especially festive, often with live mariachi music. The menu is comprised of Mexican standards, such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and chimichangas, and some surprisingly good authentic dishes ceviche, chiles rellenos, and camaron a la diabla (shrimp in a spicy red sauce). No reservations accepted, but the wait is usually short.
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| 734 S 5th St
Milwaukee,
WI
53204
414-645-9888 | | | | | Description: The atmosphere at La Perla is definitely festive, especially on weekends, when the bucking mechanical red pepper in the front window has a steady stream of riders. The menu is about what you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant combo plates of tacos, burritos, enchiladas and the like but it's all quite tasty, and a few of the more authentic dishes are excellent. Margaritas are the beverage of choice, and the tequila menu alone is over 100 bottles long. The back patio is heated and covered, so dining outdoors is nearly always an option.
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| 801 N Jefferson St
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-273-4224 | | | | | Description: Power lunching business people make up the lunchtime crowd at Louise's, but the serene interior and patio overlooking Cathedral Square makes the restaurant popular for dates as well. The menu is California-influenced Italian, with pastas, salads, and wonderful gourmet pizzas. Standouts include chicken piccata, cioppino, baked lasagna, pappardelle with Italian sausage, and penne with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms in a pesto sauce. Service is attentive but unintrusive.
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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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| 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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| 761 N Jefferson St
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-290-5720 | | | | | Description: Turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one with a visit to the George Watts Tea Room. Situated above Watts crystal, silver and china shop, this quaint, intimate tearoom begins serving breakfast at 9am. After enjoying macadamia nut croissant French toast, or a roasted vegetable omelette, with pastries and a strong cup of coffee, head downstairs to do a little shopping. A little later in the day, you can enjoy a lovely lunch, or afternoon tea, followed by a slice of their famous Sunshine Cake.
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| 1107 N Old World 3rd St
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-765-1110 | | | | | Description: A taste of Africa in Milwaukee? Owned by a Nigerian couple, this restaurant is Milwaukee's best taste of Africa and really feels like a hut, complete with thatched roof, wild animal photographs and leopard skin wallpaper. Most folks seem to start with the akara, a black-eyed pea fritter that is just wonderful. Follow with Hut's Um'Bido Stew, made with peanuts and spinach; Peanut Stew Banfi, groundnuts with African herbs and chicken; and Egusi Stew, a Nigerian dish made from melon seed, spinach and turkey. They'll give samples for the indecisive diner. For dessert, you must try the sweet potato pie it's excellent. African wine and beer available. Smart casual attire.
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| Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro3133 E Newberry Blvd
Milwaukee,
WI
53211
414-962-6300 | | | | | Description: LAKE PARK. Dining at Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, you may think you somehow ended up in Paris instead of Milwaukee. The meal begins with a starter such as onion soup, chilled shrimp or Brie beignets. Elegant brunch entrees include poached eggs and smoked salmon with brioche points Hollandaise, bananas Foster French toast and caramelized apple pancakes with vanilla butter. For the ultimate indulgence choose from a delicious selection of desserts: banana bread pudding, fruit sorbet and bourbon pecan tart. You'll also enjoy the view of gorgeous Lake Michigan right outside the windows.
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