Recently, we set out to identify every City of Milwaukee bar or eatery that’s next to a body of water. In order to do so, we followed the lake and rivers and made a list. We didn't stop in at all of these places, but we did drop in at a few.
It's a tough job, but someone had to do it.
After all, summer is short – it’s seemingly even shorter this season. So get out and drink or eat something tasty and enjoy the serenity of the city’s natural sources of H20 before the snowflakes return. Here’s a guide to inspire you.
Lake Michigan view
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro (lake is visible when trees are without leaves)
3133 E. Newberry Blvd., (414) 962-6300
lakeparkbistro.com
Cafe Calatrava (Inside the Milwaukee Art Museum)
700 N. Art Museum Dr., (414) 224-3200
mam.org/visit/details/detail_cafe.php
Harbor House
550 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 395-4900
harborhousemke.com
Northpoint Custard (seasonal)
2272 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., (414) 727-4886
northpointcustard.com
Milwaukee River view
Bel Air Cantina
1935 N. Water St., (414) 226-2245
belaircantina.com
Brocach (river visible from rooftop patio)
1850 N. Water St., (414) 431-9009
brocachcatering.com
The Harp Irish Pub
113 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 289-0700
theharpirishpub.com
John Hawk’s Pub
100 W. Wisconsin Ave. #1, (414) 272-3199
facebook.com/johnhawkspub
Milwaukee Ale House
233 N. Water St., (414) 276-2337
ale-house.com
Molly Cool's Seafood Tavern
1110 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 831-8862
mollycools.com
Port Of Call
106 W. Wells, St., (414) 273-7678
portofcallmilwaukee.com
Riverfront Pizzeria
509 E. Erie St., (414) 277-1800
rfpmke.com
Rock Bottom
740 N. Plankinton Ave., (414) 276-3030
rockbottom.com/locations/milwaukee
Rustico
223 N. Water St., (414) 220-9933
rusticopizzeria.com
Sail Loft
649 E. Erie St., (414) 223-0100
milwaukeesailloft.com
Screaming Tuna
106 W. Seeboth St., (414) 763-1637
screamingtuna.com
Stir
112 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 628-2521
Stubby’s Gastropub and Beer Bar
2060 N. Humboldt Blvd., (414) 763-6324
stubbyspubandgrub.com
Surg On The Water
102 N. Water St., (414) 331-5721
surgonthewater.com
Water Buffalo
249 N. Water St., (414) 431-1133
waterbuffalomilwaukee.com
Wine Maniacs On The River
106 W. Seeboth St., (414) 278-WINE
winemaniacs.com
Kinnickinnic River view
Barnacle Bud’s
1955 S. Hillbert St., (414) 481-9974
barnacle-buds.com
Horny Goat Hideaway
2011 S. 1st St., (414) 482-4628
hghideaway.com
Menomonee River view
Motor Bar & Restaurant
401 W. Canal St., (414) 287-2778
harley-davidson.com
Twister Fisherman Crab Shack
1200 W. Canal St., (414) 384-2722
twistedfisherman.com
Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.
Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.
