By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Jul 05, 2023 at 11:02 AM

For the second year running, Milwaukee Halal Restaurant Week is back. The event, which features and celebrates halal offerings, will take place from July 7-16 at participating restaurants across the city.

Similar to the word “kosher” as it applies to Judaism, halal is a reference to foods allowable for consumption under Islamic law. This includes halal meats that have been processed humanely in accordance with Muslim guidelines (beef, lamb, chicken, fish, venison and poultry).

The event is the first of its kind in the Milwaukee area, allowing Muslims who adhere to a halal diet (as well as other supportive diners) the opportunity to dine at some of Milwaukee’s best restaurants. The event is meant to bring the community together through food. 

It also aims to diversify the halal offerings in Milwaukee by encouraging restaurants to try the halal offerings out for Halal Restaurant Week and potentially consider keeping them on the menu. 

During Halal Restaurant Week, restaurants agree to feature halal offerings on their restaurant menus. Diners are invited to support their efforts by visiting and trying out their choice of dishes. Guests can also inquire about Halal Restaurant Week specials when they visit.

Participating restaurants include:

  • Al Bazzar, 200 W. Layton Ave. (Offering a special brunch for Eid, reservations are required) 
  • Amilinda, 315 E. Wisconsin Ave.
  • Bacchus, 925 E Wells St
  • Bread House, 5326 S. 27th St.
  • Canela Cafe, 2621 N. Downer Ave.
  • Carini's Southern Italian, 3468 N. Oakland Ave.
  • Casablanca, 728 E. Brady St. OR 17800 W. Bluemound Rd. in Brookfield
  • Chubby's Cheesesteaks, 3845 N. 124th St.
  • Crafty Cow, 2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. OR 6519 W. North Ave. in Wauwatosa
  • Cuppa Tosa, 418 N. Mayfair Rd.
  • El Gaucho, 17800 W. Bluemound Rd. in Brookfield
  • Five O'Clock Steakhouse, 2416 W. State St.
  • Heaven's Table, 5507 W. North Ave.
  • Hué, 2699 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
  • Joey Gerard's, 5601 Broad St. in Greendale
  • Mr. B's, A Bartolotta Steakhouse, 18380 W. Capitol Dr. in Brookfield, OR 11120 N Cedarburg Rd. in Mequon
  • Ninja Japanese Steakhouse, 770 N. Milwaukee St.
  • Onesto, 221 N. Broadway
  • Romero's Restaurant, 4171 S. 76th St. in Greenfield (the restaurant's taco truck in West Allis is also participating)
  • Shawarma House, 2921 N. Oakland Ave. OR 17385 W. Bluemound Rd. in Brookfield
  • Texas de Brazil, 2550 N. Mayfair Rd. in Wauwatosa
  • Tomkens, 8001 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis (Monday through Wednesday only)
  • Top Corned Beef, 3109 S. 92nd St.

For more information on Halal Restaurant Week, as well as additional restaurants that serve halal, visit eathalalmke.com.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.