’Tis Dining Month, the tastiest time of year! This means we’re dishing up fun and fascinating food content throughout October. Dig in, Milwaukee! OnMilwaukee Dining Month is served up by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino and Wollersheim Winery & Distillery.
Walker's Point is a highly diverse neighborhood, offering equally as diverse cuisine. It may take some time to get through all of these options, but we know you can do it!
Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette
135 E. National Ave., (414) 988-0388
allieboysmke.com
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Comfy eatery with counter service offering bagel sandwiches, tartines, coffee and desserts.
Ash (located in the Iron Horse Hotel)
500 W. Florida St. #102, (414) 831-4615
theironhorsehotel.com/ash
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Enjoy simple, seasonal dishes in this restaurant inside the Iron Horse Hotel. Ash specializes in shareable wood-fired plates, from grilled vegetables to large meat platters.
Black Sheep MKE
216 S. 2nd St., (414) 223-0903
blacksheepmke.com
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Black Sheep MKE is an upscale wine bar and popular locale for brunch and dinner.
Botana's Restaurant
816 S. 5th St., (414) 672-3755
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A classic Milwaukee Mexican restaurant with all of the staples and an array of margarita choices.
Braise Restaurant
1101 S. 2nd St., (414) 212-8843
braiselocalfood.com
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Braise is a restaurant and culinary school that specializes in locally-sourced New American fare, regionally crafted beers and wines from all over the world.
Bowls
207 W Freshwater Way, (414) 800-5667
bowls.com
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Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-friendly restaurant featuring salads, grain-based bowls and acai bowls.
Cafe El Sol
1028 S. 9th St, (414) 384-3400
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Located inside the United Community Center, Cafe El Sol offers Mexican and Puerto Rican dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also serve a "Mexican Fish Fry" on Friday evenings with a live mariachi band.
Cafe India
605 S. 1st St., (414) 224-5444
cafeindiamke.com
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Cafe India serves traditional Indian classics like Chana Masala and Chicken Curry.
Camino
434 S. 2nd St., (414) 763-0232
caminomke.com
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Neighborhood eatery and bar serving American pub grub, burgers and craft beers.
Casa de Alberto
624 W. National Ave., (414) 643-5715
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Family-owned Mexican restaurant with affordable prices and a full bar. Specializes in classic Tex-Mex favorites along with a few unique seafood dishes.
Cielito Lindo
739 S. 2nd St., (414) 649-0401
cielitolindomilwaukee.com
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Cielito Lindo is a Mexican restaurant with classic, authentic dishes in a pleasant and colorful setting.
Conejito's Place
539 W. Virginia St., (414) 278-9106
conejitos-place.com
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Very casual, very affordable "Mexican comfort food" including tacos, enchiladas and mole – most of which are served on paper plates.
Don’s Diner and TV Repair
1100 S. 1st St., (414) 808-0805
donsmke.com
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A popular brunch and dinner spot, Don’s Diner is a fake TV repair shop that serves up American food, boozy shakes and more.
Engine Company No. 3
217 W. National Ave., (414) 226-5695
enginecompany3.com
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This sister restaurant of La Merenda not only offers, breakfast, lunch and brunch, but cooking classes as well.
Fiesta Cafe
1407 S. 1st St., (414) 914-9569
fiestacafe.net
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Fiesta Cafe is a family-friendly restaurant with American and Mexican inspired cuisine. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Fixture Pizza Pub
623 S. 2nd St., (414) 736-8709
fixturepizza.com
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Casual bistro with a full bar that serves signature pizzas, Italian subs, pastas and more.
Fuel on 5th
630 S. 5th St., (414) 374-3835
fuelcafe.com
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Motorcycle-themed hotspot for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Great sandwiches, specials, wings and healthy items.
Guadalajara Restaurant
901 S. 10th St., (414) 647-2266
facebook.com/guadalajara
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House-made Mexican soups, entrees and drinks are served all day in this quaint, authentic restaurant.
Hamburger Mary's
730-734 S. 5th St., (414) 488-2555
hamburgermarys.com
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An America bar and grill chain serving up cocktails, comfort food and quirky entertainment including Draq Queen bingos and brunches.
La Dama Mexican Kitchen and Bar
839 S. 2nd St., (414) 645-2606
ladamamke.com
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Authentic Mexican cooking with a modern twist in an upscale, artistic environment.
La Merenda
125 E. National Ave., (414) 389-0125
lamerenda125.com
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La Merenda is a colorful spot with a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers and wine.
Merriment Social
240 E. Pittsburgh Ave, (414) 645-0240
merrimentsocial.com
The Merriment Social takes on classic American comfort food dishes with a global twist.
Mobay Cafe
1022 S. 1st St., (414) 988-9196
mobaycafe.com
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Mobay Cafe serves Jamaican and Caribbean food. Also features a full bar specializing in craft beer.
Momo Mee
110 E. Greenfield Ave., (414) 316-9003
momomeerestaurant.com
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Relaxed venue serving up handcrafted dumplings, noodles and Cantonese clay pot dishes.
Movida
600 S. 6th St., (414) 488-9146
hotelmadridmke.com
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Spanish restaurant inside the Hotel Madrid known for its tapas, paella and sangria. "Unlimited tapas" are a menu option every night.
Morel
430 S. 2nd St., (414) 897-0747
morelmke.com
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Morel Restaurant offers a menu inspired by local ingredients. Also serves cocktails, draft beers and has a impressive wine list.
The Nobel
704 S. 2nd St. (414) 243-4997
nobleprovisions.com
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This quirky and intimate spot with outdoor seating has a small menu with big flavors – and it changes weekly.
O’Lydia’s Bar & Grill
338 S. 1st St., (414) 271-7546
olydias.com
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O’Lydia’s is an Irish bar with a spacious patio and a broad American menu. Plus, free parking and shuttles to Brewers games.
Odd Duck
939 S. 2nd St., (414) 763-5881
oddduckrestaurant.com
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Odd Duck, formerly in Bay View, offers an ever-changing, New American, shared-plate menu and creative cocktails.
Revival
814 S. 2nd St.
revivalfouronefour.com
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New tapas restaurant with a full bar and vibrant nightlife.
Screaming Tuna
106 W. Seeboth St., (414) 763-1637
screamingtuna.com
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Screaming Tuna is a sushi and Asian bistro specializing in traditional dishes with a twist.
Shaker's Cigar Bar
422 S. 2nd St., (414) 272-4222
shakerscigarbar.com
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Retro bar, restaurant and cigar lounge offering vintage spirits along with a global menu of pizza and Cajun fare.
Stack'd
170 S. 1st St., (414) 273-7800
stackedbar.com
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Stack'd is known for its upscale burgers piled high with Wisconsin grass-fed Fountain Prairie Farms beef and artisan Wisconsin cheeses.
Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S. 2nd St., (414) 672-7139
stenystavern.com
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Steny's is a large sports bar and grill specializing in American bar eats including burgers, wings and award-winning Bloody Marys.
Taqueria El Cabrito
1100 S. 11th St., (414) 385-9000
facebook.com/Elcabritotaqueria
El Cabrito has all the Mexican favorites made with beef, pork, chicken, quesadillas, guacamole, goat meat or cactus.
The National Cafe
839 W. National Ave., (414) 431-6551
nationaleats.com
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Hip daytime cafe that offers breakfast items, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads. National Cafe also serves a long list of coffees and craft beers.
Toast
231 S. 2nd St., (414) 539-4179
toastmilwaukee.com
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Upbeat spot for brunch and lunch with American cuisine and a cute patio.
Transfer Pizzeria Cafe
101 W. Mitchell St., (414) 763-0438
transfermke.com
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Transfer Pizzeria Cafe is relaxed cafe featuring 40-plus types of creative pizzas, wine, beer and live music on some nights.
Vendetta Coffee Bar & Cafe
524 S. 2nd St., (414) 791-5384
vendettacoffeebar.com
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Vendetta Coffee Bar is an Italian-style cafe with traditional coffee drinks, cocktails, small plates, paninis and desserts.
Zócalo Food Park
636 S. 6th St. (414) 433-9747
www.zocalomke.com
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This food truck park has a variety of food trucks that rotate regularly, a bar and indoor and outdoor seating.
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