Feeding a family can be challenging under ordinary circumstances. But with children home from school and parents trying to balance work, grocery shopping and keeping up family morale during the "Safer at Home" mandate, putting a delicious meal on the table has become an even larger chore.
If taking a break from cooking sounds like a great plan, but you’re looking for options that go beyond the usual pizza take-out, take a look at the offerings from these locally owned spots.
Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen
6207 W. National Ave, West Allis, (414) 321-5775
antiguamilwaukee.com
Antigua is offering carry-out and curbside pick-up. Family meals and wine by the bottle are also available for carry-out. Call the restaurant to place your order. Delivery is also available through Grubhub or DoorDash.
Bavette La Boucherie
330 E. Menomonee St., (414) 273-3375
bavettelaboucherie.com
Bavette is offering a special menu, including family meals which are designed to accommodate a family of four. Items will be available for carry-out or delivery through Street Eats. Online orders for scheduled pick-up can be placed through Toast.
Braise Restaurant
1101 S. 2nd St., (414) 212-8843
braiselocalfood.com
Beginning March 17, Braise will be offering pick-up and delivery for orders of food, including family style meals, meal kits or Braise On The Go grocery items. Delivery orders require a minimum spend of $25, with free delivery on orders of $50 or more. View the menu online. Orders can be placed after 4 pm for pick up or delivery between the hours of 5 and 9:30 p.m. To order, please call the restaurant at (414) 212-8843 #0. Payment via credit card is required by phone.
Club Charlie's
320 E. Menomonee St., (414) 763-8548
clubcharlies.com
Club Charlie's will offer carry-out and curbside pick-up of their full menu. Watch their Facebook page for specials, including rotating family style meals on Wednesdays. They also offer delivery through Grubhub and Uber Eats.
Eddie Martini's
8612 Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 771-6680
eddiemartinis.com
Eddie Martini's is offering carry-out Monday through Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Orders can be called in starting at noon. Bottled wine and family meals for three are among the offerings.
Ferch's Crafthouse Grille
418 N. Mayfair Rd., (262) 770-3902
ferchscrafthouse.com
Ferch's is offering their full menu for carry-out and delivery Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Options include new family style meals and Friday fish fry buckets. They area also offering 50% off build-your-own six-packs and 25% off growler fills. Delivery is available through Uber Eats and Grubhub.
Grimaldi's Pizza
Corners of Brookfield, 20119 Lord St., (262) 785-1115
grimaldispizzeria.com
Grimaldi's is offering carry-out daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. View the menu and specials (including family meals and half-price wine to-go) online.
i.d. Delafield
415 Genesee St., Delafield, (262) 249-6473
iddelafield.com
I.d. will be offering take-out daily from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., including family-style meal options. View the menu online and call the restaurant to place your order.
Iron Grate BBQ Co.
4125 S. Howell Ave., (414) 455-1776
irongratebbq.com
Iron Grate is offering their full menu for carry-out, plus smoked meats by the pound and sides in pints and quarts. All orders must be placed and payed for by phone and picked up at the restaurant's walk-up window. In-house delivery is also available to a limited area surrounding the restaurant. Call the restaurant for more information or to place your order. And watch their Facebook page for specials and updates.
Le Reve
7610 Harwood Ave., (414) 778-3333
lerevecafe.com
Le Reve is offering carry-out with pick-up daily between 4 and 6 p.m. Take-out menus are available on their website and include family style meals, which can be ordered online for pick-up. Limited quantities are available.
Martino's Italian Beef and Hot Dogs
1215 W. Layton Ave., (414) 281-5580
martinoshotdogs.com
Martino's is offering carry-out Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are also offering family-style meals and specials. Watch their Facebook page for details.
Merriment Social
240 E. Pittsburgh Ave., (414) 645-0240
merrimentsocial.com
Merriment Social is offering curbside pick-up daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. View their take-out menu and daily family meal offering here and place your order online. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Mistral
2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 539-6469
mistralmke.com
Mistral is offering curbside pick-up daily from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. They are offering a full menu of entrees as well as family-style meals and options for kids. View their menu at avalonmke.com and place your order online.
Neighborhood Draft
5921 W. Vliet St., (414) 885-2028
neighborhooddraft.com
Neighborhood Draft is offering carry-out and curbside pick-up Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ham and rolls) and 2 to 7 p.m., including specials and a selection of bottled and canned beer and wine. Menus are posted daily on Facebook and include affordable family-style options. Orders can be placed online.
Ono Kine Grindz
7215 W. North Ave., (414) 778-0727
okgrindz.com
Ono Kine Grindz is offering curbside pick-up, plus delivery of groceries, coffee and their usual menu items to Wauwatosa residents for a $4 fee. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Offerings include pre-packaged heat-and-eat family meals. View their menu online and call to place your order.
Palmers Steakhouse
122 E Capitol Dr., Hartland, (262) 369-3939
palmerssteakhouse.com
Palmer's offers carry-out Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. And their options include family style offerings. View their menu online and call to place your order.
Parkside 23
2300 Pilgrim Square Dr., (262) 784-7275
parkside23.com
Parkside 23 offers curbside pick-up Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. View their offerings, including family-style meals, online and call to place your order.
The Pasta Tree
1503 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 276-8867
pastatreemilwaukee.com
The Pasta Tree is offering family dinners (serves four) and Sunday suppers for pick-up Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. Options include vegetable or meat lasagna, fresh pasta with quarts of housemade sauce. Meals are served with freshly baked bread, garden salad and dessert. Order online for pick-up.
Precinct Tap + Table
W161 N11629 Church Ave., Germantown, (262) 415-5680
prec1nct.com
The Precinct is offering an abbreviated menu plus family style meals for carry-out Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (with pick-up available until 6:30 p.m.). Menus change weekly and are posted on their Facebook page. Call the restaurant to place your order.
Sanford
1547 N. Jackson St., (414) 276-9608
sanfordrestaurant.com
Sanford is offering a special menu of affordable family-style meals (which serve four people), along with add-ons like wine and cheese. Menus change daily. See their web site for details and call to place an order. Limited quantities are available.
Tess
2499 N. Bartlett Ave., (414) 964-TESS (8377)
www.tess2499.com
Tess is offering curbside pick-up for orders Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Options include entrees and family style options which feed up to four people. Place your order online for pick-up (scroll down to see ordering options). You can also call (414) 964-8377 or text (414) 732-4702 your order to the restaurant and specify pick up or delivery time. Delivery is also available within a two-mile radius of the restaurant for orders $30 or more; a $3 delivery fee will be charged.
Spicy Tuna
4823 W National Ave., (414) 671-4823
www.spicytuna-mke.com
Spicy tuna is offering carry-out and delivery for lunch and dinner, including family packs of five or ten signature rolls for a set price. Online ordering is available. Follow them on Facebook for updates.
Tess
2499 N. Bartlett Ave., (414) 964-TESS (8377)
www.tess2499.com
Tess is offering curbside pick-up for orders Wednesday through Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Options include entrees and family style options which feed up to four people. Place your order online for pick-up (scroll down to see ordering options). You can also call (414) 964-8377 or text (414) 732-4702 your order to the restaurant and specify pick up or delivery time. Delivery is also available within a two-mile radius of the restaurant for orders $30 or more; a $3 delivery fee will be charged.
Third Coast Provisions
724 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 323-7434
thirdcoastprovisions.com
Third Coast Provisions is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for curbside pickup and delivery orders. View their abbreviated menu, which showcases a mix of casual and more entree style fare (think po'boys and lobster mac & cheese). Watch their Instagram feed for specials, including family-style offerings. Third Coast also offers delivery through DoorDash.
Union House
S42-W31320 Highway 83, Genesee Depot, (262) 968-4281
theunionhouse.com
Union House is offering has curbside pick-up and delivery of a variety of items, including family-style dinner options. Their menus are available online. Call the restaurant to place your order.
Ward's House of Prime
540 E. Mason St., (414) 223-0135
wardshouseofprime.com
Ward's is offering carryout and curbside pickup Monday through Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Their menus, which include family-style offerings, are available online; beer, wine and liquor are also available. Order by phone for pick-up. Watch their Facebook page for specials and updates.
Zisters
13425 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, (262) 794-3924
EatZRG.com
Zisters is offering curbside pick-up Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m., including daily family-style specials. View specials posted daily on Facebook. Call the restaurant to place your order.
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