Food Scene
Miss Molly's Cafe & Pastry Shop
9201 W Center StA straight shot 10 block walk from our home.
The BEST stone fired pizza. Do note: cash only. There is an ATM within Club Tap, the adjoining bar. Seating is outside or at Club Tap. Have a great microbrew and play some songs on the juke box while you're at it!
6 locals recommend
Lalli's Pizza
8826 W North AveThe BEST stone fired pizza. Do note: cash only. There is an ATM within Club Tap, the adjoining bar. Seating is outside or at Club Tap. Have a great microbrew and play some songs on the juke box while you're at it!
Outstanding tapas restaurant in the ever evolving 5th Ward, just slightly south of the downtown area. Go at an unusual time or try to make reservations. Get the goat cheese curds!
38 locals recommend
La Merenda
125 East National AvenueOutstanding tapas restaurant in the ever evolving 5th Ward, just slightly south of the downtown area. Go at an unusual time or try to make reservations. Get the goat cheese curds!
Hidden amidst some warehouses, don't let the drive in deter you. Behind all the gravel and dust is a wonderful oasis on the KK River, boats can pull up and dock. Casual dining and delicious seafood. Get the lobster roll!
33 locals recommend
Barnacle Bud's
1955 S Hilbert StHidden amidst some warehouses, don't let the drive in deter you. Behind all the gravel and dust is a wonderful oasis on the KK River, boats can pull up and dock. Casual dining and delicious seafood. Get the lobster roll!
Cozy and intimate vibe. Beautiful decor. Small plates and wine. Just off historic Brady Street. Take some time to walk about and stop in shops.
56 locals recommend
Balzac
1716 N Arlington PlCozy and intimate vibe. Beautiful decor. Small plates and wine. Just off historic Brady Street. Take some time to walk about and stop in shops.
Restaurant and cocktail lounge with hookah & weekly belly dancers. Lovely upstairs outdoor patio. Outstanding middle eastern cuisine. Get the chicken hummus or watermelon mint hookah. Later evening turns into more of a bar vibe with music.
47 locals recommend
Casablanca
728 E Brady St Restaurant and cocktail lounge with hookah & weekly belly dancers. Lovely upstairs outdoor patio. Outstanding middle eastern cuisine. Get the chicken hummus or watermelon mint hookah. Later evening turns into more of a bar vibe with music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ever changing menu of unique and small batch microbrews. Get a flight to share, or not share because it's all so good. Also have wine and adult slushies - Patty's Paloma, RAY-jito, Frosé and AmaRAYtto Sour.
Ray's Growler Gallery
8930 W North AveEver changing menu of unique and small batch microbrews. Get a flight to share, or not share because it's all so good. Also have wine and adult slushies - Patty's Paloma, RAY-jito, Frosé and AmaRAYtto Sour.
In a great central location in the heart of downtown. Beginning at 10pm, the upstairs opens with a live dj spinning and mixing all sorts of hits. Order scorpion shots, this bars claim to fame. Polish off a night of dancing with some Real Chili (around the corner) a Milwaukee party people staple.
Bad Genie
789 N Jefferson StIn a great central location in the heart of downtown. Beginning at 10pm, the upstairs opens with a live dj spinning and mixing all sorts of hits. Order scorpion shots, this bars claim to fame. Polish off a night of dancing with some Real Chili (around the corner) a Milwaukee party people staple.
Speakeasy style bar entrance hidden in the alley directly behind Gouda's Deli on Water St. Order the French 75 (Shauna's fav) and take in the live music and live flapper style dancers on the bar.
12 locals recommend
Bugsy's Back Alley Speakeasy
218 N Water StSpeakeasy style bar entrance hidden in the alley directly behind Gouda's Deli on Water St. Order the French 75 (Shauna's fav) and take in the live music and live flapper style dancers on the bar.
Stunning day but especially nighttime views of Milwaukee on the top floor for the renowned Pfister Hotel. Make sure you check out the gorgeous hotel lobby before you go up! Often live jazz music.
28 locals recommend
Blu
424 E Wisconsin AveStunning day but especially nighttime views of Milwaukee on the top floor for the renowned Pfister Hotel. Make sure you check out the gorgeous hotel lobby before you go up! Often live jazz music.
Shopping
Love running to the farmers market every Saturday. My favorite vendors are: Pete's Pops (homemade, unusual flavored popsicles), Press Waffles, Apple Cider (+Apple Cider donuts) Stand, Leann Wolf Graphics for funky illustrated prints and cards, most of the produce stands have gorgeous wildflower bouquets starting at $5.
15 locals recommend
Tosa Farmers Market
7720 Harwood AveLove running to the farmers market every Saturday. My favorite vendors are: Pete's Pops (homemade, unusual flavored popsicles), Press Waffles, Apple Cider (+Apple Cider donuts) Stand, Leann Wolf Graphics for funky illustrated prints and cards, most of the produce stands have gorgeous wildflower bouquets starting at $5.
Top notch butcher. Very knowledgeable staff, they often ask what you're making or give tips. The deli counter and hot bar are fantastic too!
7 locals recommend
Bunzel's Meat Market
9015 W Burleigh StTop notch butcher. Very knowledgeable staff, they often ask what you're making or give tips. The deli counter and hot bar are fantastic too!
Essentials
Great spot for finding locally sourced foods and coffee, beer and wine. Fantastic meat department. Also check out the home goods section. Very cute and locally crafted items.
18 locals recommend
Sendik's Food Market Wauwatosa
8616 W North AveGreat spot for finding locally sourced foods and coffee, beer and wine. Fantastic meat department. Also check out the home goods section. Very cute and locally crafted items.
Entertainment & Activities
Founded in London, Sofar Sounds transforms everyday spaces - like a living room or retail shop - and turns it into a captivating venue for secret, live shows, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. Each Sofar is small, and typically features three diverse acts, with no headliner.
Check out the how to details and Milwaukee listings here: https://www.sofarsounds.com/milwaukee
7 locals recommend
Sofar Sounds
Founded in London, Sofar Sounds transforms everyday spaces - like a living room or retail shop - and turns it into a captivating venue for secret, live shows, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. Each Sofar is small, and typically features three diverse acts, with no headliner.
Check out the how to details and Milwaukee listings here: https://www.sofarsounds.com/milwaukee
Arts & Culture
Catch a concert in the main theater or a smaller, more intimate show in the side stage. Gorgeous, historic venue. Grab a drink and/or food at the hidden Safe House (marked 'International Exports') in the alley across the street!
44 locals recommend
The Riverside Theater
116 W Wisconsin AveCatch a concert in the main theater or a smaller, more intimate show in the side stage. Gorgeous, historic venue. Grab a drink and/or food at the hidden Safe House (marked 'International Exports') in the alley across the street!
Sister theater of the Riverside - another gorgeous, historic theater.
66 locals recommend
The Pabst Theater
144 E Wells StSister theater of the Riverside - another gorgeous, historic theater.