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Over 80 restaurants opened in Milwaukee and the surrounding area toward the end of last year and in 2024. Some occupy spaces vacated by other restaurants; others have sprung up in food halls or more unexpected places. All have added something unique to the plucky local food scene.
We’ve organized this list of new eateries by type of cuisine so that you can reference it based on your current cravings. We hope you’ll consider supporting as many of these new ventures as you can. We’re certain you’ll find at least a few new favorites among them.
For more new restaurants, check out the list of spots that opened in 2023.
What are you craving?
American / New American
Asian / Asian Fusion
Burgers / Pub fare
Cafes
Dessert / Bakeries / Snacks
French
Fried chicken
Indian
Italian / Pizza
Latin American / Mexican
Levantine / Middle Eastern
American / New American
Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette
2100 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 249-4360
allieboysmke.com
Serving: bagels, sandwiches, soups, smears
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Ardent Lounge
1751 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 897-7022
ardentmilwaukee.com
Serving: casual snacks, dinner fare
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Ash Hearth & Bar (opens Oct. 3, 2024)
Iron Horse Hotel
500 W. Florida St., (414) 374-4766
theironhorsehotel.com
Serving: hearth-fired fare, rustic fine dining
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Bronzeville Kitchen & Lounge
2053 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr., (262) 623-4333
bronzevillekitchen-lounge.com
Serving: Modern American, Southern inflection
Carbon Steak
725 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 763-7770
carbonsteak.com
Serving: steak, chops, fish, pasta
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The Commodore
1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland, (262) 563-8070
bartolottas.com/commodore
Serving: nostalgic fine dining
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The Eleanor Room
5636 Broad St., Greendale, (414) 858-7738
eleanorroom.com
Serving: small plates, shareables
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EsterEv
2165 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 312-8606
esterev.com
Serving: four-course prix-fixe tasting menu
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Lisa Kaye Bistro (coming Oct. 8, 2024)
3801 W. Vliet St.,
lisakayecatering.com
The Loon Room
Garden Level - Third Coast Provisions
724 N. Milwaukee St.
Serving: craft cocktails, sweet and savory fondue, snacks
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Relish Supper Club
N116W15841 Main St., Germantown, (262) 415-7043
relishsupperclub.com
Serving: supper club style fare
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Rodd-n-Makk @ Third Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
3rdstmarkethall.com/rod-n-makk
Serving: macaroni & cheese and XL mozzarella sticks
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Shucker’s Crab Shack & Oyster Bar @ Third Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
3rdstmarkethall.com/shuckers-crab-shack
Serving: oysters, shrimp, seafood sandwiches
Smokin’ Jacks @ Third Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
3rdstmarkethall.com/smokin-jacks-bbq
Serving: smoked meats, sides
[Read more]
Asian / Asian Fusion
Awi Sushi
755 N. Water St., (414) 858-6056
Also @ Crossroads Collective, 2238 N. Farwell Ave.
awisushimilwaukee.com
Serving: sushi and accompaniments
Backstreet Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
2116 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 885-0028
Serving: Korean BBQ, hot pot
BaoBao Vietnamese Restaurant
4624 S. 27th St., (262) 688-9999
baobaocuisine.com
Serving: Vietnamese fare
Big Straw Cafe
2088 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee,
(414) 316-9512
bigstrawcafe.square.site
Serving: boba tea, poké, croffles
[Read more]
Chue Yee’s (carry-out and catering)
3800 W. National Ave., (414) 553-7326
facebook.com/Chueyeecatering
Serving: Hmong fare
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen
704 S. 2nd St., (414) 870-3248
toasttab.com/online/cute-robot-japanese-kitchen
Serving: yoshoku-style Japanese fare
[Read more]
Ikigai Izakaya @ Zocalo
636 S. 6th St., (414) 238-3818
facebook.com/ikigaifoodtruck/
Serving: Asian bowls
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Khan Aseya (Mom's Kitchen)
1201 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 210-4955
Serving: Burmese, Malaysian halal
Mint Asian Restaurant
1380 W. Mequon Rd., Mequon, (262) 518-0088
facebook.com/p/Mint-Asian-Kitchen
Serving: Vietnamese, Lao, Thai
Nite Wolf
After hours @ Uncle Wolfie's
234 E, Vine St., (414) 763-3021
thenitewolf.com
Serving: cocktails, ramen
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Room Service
2159 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 414-9789
roomservicebayview.com
Serving: Thai fare, sushi
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Sinabro Korean & Noodle House
316 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 485-6010
sinabromke.com
Serving: Korean noodles, bowls
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Taichi Bubble Tea & Ramen
2028 E. North Ave., (414) 488-2027
taichimilwaukee.com
Serving: boba tea, ramen
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Thai Boat Noodles
430 W. Silver Spring Dr., (414) 231-9305
orderonlinehub.com/thainoatnoodles
Serving: Thai fare
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Todd I Believe I Can Fry
2159 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 488-8565
toddibelieveicanfry.com
Serving: Asian wings, chicken, snacks
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WOK Downtown @ Third Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
3rdstmarkethall.com/wokdowntown
Serving: Chinese American, Asian street food
Yen Ching Express
10944 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon,
(262) 236-9109
yenchingexpress.com
Serving: Nostalgic Chinese American fare
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Cafes
Casera Cafe & Bakery
2067 S. 1st St., (414) 312-8213
caseramke.com
Serving: breakfast, lunch
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Discourse Cafe - Radio Milwaukee
158 S. Barclay St.
discourse.coffee
Serving: coffee, low proof cocktails, bites
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Diverse Dining Market
250 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 210-3451
4diversedining.com
Serving: Breakfast, lunch
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Fitzy’s Cafe
424 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 356-1424
fitzyscafe.com
Serving: coffee, breakfast, lunch
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Forage Kitchen
103 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay,
(414) 212-8360
eatforage.com
Serving: healthful bowls, salads
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Grace Coffee Co.
102 N. Water St., (608) 298-7464
gracecoffeewi.com
Serving: coffee, breakfast, lunch
Kuumba Juice & Coffee
274 E. Keefe Ave., (414) 488-2077
kuumbajuicecoffee.com
Serving: juice, coffee
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Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
4818 S. 76th St., (414) 485-7084
qamariacoffee.com
Serving: Yemeni coffee, tea, pastries
Station 1846
215 W. Bruce St., (414) 209-4808
station1846.com
Serving: drinks, pizza, snacks
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Temple Goddess Cafe & Adonis Burger Co.
@ Crossroads Collective, 2238 N. Farwell Ave.
crossroadscollectivemke.com/temple-goddess-adonis-burger
Serving: healthful soul food; vegan burgers
[Read more]
Third Coast Gourmet
309 N. Water St., (414) 488-8522
thirdcoastgourmet.com
Serving: soups, salads, subs
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Uncle Wolfie’s Downtown
600 N. Broadway, (414) 935-2076
unclewolfies.com/downtown-menu
Serving: Brunch
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Burgers / Pub fare
Buchanan’s Sports Bar & Grill
5750 N. Bayshore Dr., (414) 800-4354
buchanansmke.com
Serving: bar fare
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Copper on King
1019 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr., (414) 296-2450
copperonking.com
Serving: nipped up bar fare
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Fox Den @ Great Lakes Distillery
616 W. Virginia St.
instagram.com/foxden_mke
Serving: smash patties, bites
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Foxhole Craft Beer Shop & Kitchen
4144 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood,
foxholeshorewood.com
Serving: craft brews, burgers, sandwiches
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Growlers East Tosa
6715 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 312-7166
growlerstosa.com
Serving: bar fare
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McBob's Pub & Grille (new owners)
4919 W. North Ave., (414) 871-5050
mcbobs.com
Serving: Irish bar fare
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The New Fashioned
1122 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., (414) 939-8592
newfashionedmke.com
Serving: Wisconsin classics
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Pallino Burger @ Zocalo
636 S. 6th St., (414) 238-3818
instagram.com/pallino_burger
Serving: burgers, sandwiches
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Patty Shack
2121 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 988-0113
toasttab.com/online/pattyshackwi
Serving: burgers, fries
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Vier North
1832 E. North Ave., (262) 366-3405
viernorth.com
Serving: bar fare, apps, pizza, sandwiches
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Dessert / Bakeries
Ben & Jerry’s
203 N. Broadway, (414) 758-8630
benjerry.com/milwaukee-thirdward
Serving: ice cream
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Happy Dough Lucky
2691 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 488-8188
happydoughlucky.com/donutshop.html
Serving: mini doughnuts
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Lucy Bakes
133 W. Pittsburgh Ave.,
lucybakes.org
Serving: cakes, cookies, baked goods
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Matilda Bakehouse
6874 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point, (414) 364-8869
matildabakehouse.com
Serving: cookies, bars, sweet treats
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Midwest Sad
770 N. Jefferson St., (414) 335-8162
midwestsadmke.com
Serving: sweets and snacks
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Sweetly Baked
207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 104, (414) 340-8441
sweetlybaked.com
Serving: desserts, flights
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French
Margaux Brasserie
20107 N. Lord St., Brookfield, (262) 330-5043
margauxbrasserie.com
Serving: French fare
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Fried Chicken
Fire Bird Hot Chicken
4103 W. Capitol Dr., (414) 800-7600
firebirdhotchickenwi.com
Serving: hot chicken wings, sandwiches
Raising Cane’s
12660 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, (414) 944-9238
5250 S 76th St, Greendale, (414) 944-9236
raisingcanes.com
Serving: chicken tenders
Sandu @ Zocalo
**closed for the season**
636 S. 6th St.,
zocalomke.com/vendors/sandu
Serving: Asian fried chicken sandwiches
Todd I Believe I Can Fry
2159 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 488-8565
toddibelieveicanfry.com
Serving: fried wings, karaage chicken, sides
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WingZone Hot Chicken & Wings
6707 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, (414) 867-2779
order.wingzone.com
Serving: wings, hot chicken
Indian
Curry Hut
1888 N. Humboldt Ave., (414) 210-3693
curryhutwi.com
Serving: East Indian cuisine
Honest Milwaukee
3400 S. 27th St., (414) 212-8647
honestmilwaukeewi.com
Serving: vegan Indian cuisine
Turmeric Indian Cafe & Bar
1014 N. Van Buren St., (414) 935-2526
turmericcafemke.com
Serving: Indian fare
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Italian / Pizza
Brisa Do Mar
E. Erie St., (414) 231-9574
brisadomarmke.com
Serving: Italian, Mediterranean
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La Tavola on the Beach
161 Wisconsin Ave., (262) 696-4301
latavolaonthebeach.com
Serving: Italian, Mediterranean fare
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L’InContro
2315 N. Murray Ave., (414) 409-8040
lincontromke.com
Serving: Modern Italian
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Lisa’s Pizza (new owners)
2961 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 332-6360
lisaspizzamke.com
Serving: pizza (including thin crust & Detroit style), apps, salad
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Maria’s Pizza (new owners)
5025 W. Forest Home Ave., (414) 543-4606
mariaspizzamke.com
Serving: pizza
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Pizza Shuttle @ Third Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
3rdstmarkethall.com/pizza-shuttle-slice-shop
Serving: pizza
Latin American / Mexican
Barrel Burrito Co.
782 N. Jefferson St., (414) 210-4682
barrelburrito.com
Serving: Burritos, tacos, quesadillas
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Capybara Café @ Crossroads Collective
2238 N. Farwell Ave., (815) 656-2480
crossroadscollectivemke.com/capybaracafe
Serving: Colombian street food
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Catrina Cafe
606 S. 5th St., (414) 249-3770
catrinacafemke.com
Serving: Latin inspired breakfast, lunch, brunch
Cozumel Mexican Restaurant
2060 N. Humboldt Blvd., (414) 509-5085
cozumel-wi.com
Serving: Mexican fare
Judy’s Cantina
2124 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 291-0645
judyscantina.com
Serving: Mexican fare
Mex Avenue @ Crossroads
2238 N. Farwell Ave., (414)-226-6342
mexavenue.com
Serving: Mexican fare
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Paloma Taco & Tequila - Bay View
2156 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 212-8978
palomatacoandtequila.com
Serving: tacos, burritos, sides
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Sabor Divino Restaurant
3300 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 372-6496
facebook.com/p/Sabor-Divino-Restaurant
Serving: Puerto Rican
Levantine / Middle Eastern
Mediterranean Cuisine
753 N. Water St., (920) 306-3799
mediterraneancuisinemke.com
Serving: Turkish fare
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Shawarma House
2921 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 967-1000
shawarmahouse.us
Serving: Middle Eastern fare
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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.
