RESTAURANT GUIDE

Odd Duck

Quirky find featuring an ever-changing New American menu & creative cocktails. 2352 S Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Buckley’s Restaurant & Bar

Local fixture for refined American comfort food like truffle fried artichoke & fig tart. 3908, 801 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI

Zarletti

Small, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare & wine. 741 N Milwaukee Street, #1, Milwaukee, WI

Guadalajara Restaurant

Homespun Mexican soups, entrees & drinks are served all day in a quaint residential setup. 901 S 10th Street, Milwaukee, WI

La Merenda

Colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired food, local beers & wine. 125 E National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Blue’s Egg

Globally inspired American breakfast & lunch fare plus carry-out coffee & pastries. 317 N 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro

Quaint bistro featuring upscale French fare, an extensive wine list & Lake Michigan views. 3133 E Newberry Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Carnevor

Upscale steakhouse with an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting. 718 N Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI

Birch + Butcher

Modern bistro & butcher shop serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on open-fire. 459 E Pleasant Street, Milwaukee, WI The Fitz

Upscale, all-day Ambassador Hotel eatery serving Midwestern cuisine & classic cocktails. 2308 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

The Original

Handsome spot for upscale American fare & cocktail pairings in a refined, casual setting. 2498 N Bartlett Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Amilinda

Spanish & Portuguese plates are paired with cocktails & wine in a cozy-chic setting. 315 E Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Maxie’s

Boisterous Cajun, Creole & BBQ restaurant with a raw bar in a bi-level space. 6732 W Fairview Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Swingin’ Door Exchange

Intimate haunt with old-school, saloon-like decor offers a full bar & comfort food. 219 E Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI

Oak & Oyster

Fashionable oyster bar on the first floor of Merriment Social serving seafood & cocktails. 724 N Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI

Bavette La Boucherie

Contemporary butcher shop & cafe offering a daily lunch & dinner menu. 330 E Menomonee Street, Milwaukee, WI

Lucky Ginger

Asian restaurant & takeaway outlet with Thai, Japanese, Lao & Vietnamese dishes. 221 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI

The Diplomat

Friendly outpost for American standbys with a contemporary edge plus inventive cocktails. 815 E Brady Street, Milwaukee, WI