By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Mar 14, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Prepare to revel in 10 days of deliciousness as Tosa Restaurant Week returns for its third year, highlighting the wealth of dining options available in the area.

During the event, which takes place March 14-23, over 25 food and beverage establishments will feature special offers on beverages, food and sweet treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out some of the newer eateries and breweries in the area, revisit old favorites or plan a day of local feasting with friends or family.

Offerings include specials like a special pricing on tacos and margaritas at Mex Avenue; a cheese board and wine pairing from The Village Cheese Shop; three-course meals at BB’s on North or Eldr+Rime;  plus discounts on purchases at establishments like Delicious Bites, Plate Pleasures Eatery and Ultimate Confections.

Of course, the goal of a great restaurant week is also to support locally-owned restaurants. So, feel free to order broadly, and be sure to tip on the full value of your meal (not the discounted price).

As guests enjoy specials from local restaurants, they are also encouraged to explore the area, visiting nearby retailers and taking in the growing collection of public murals in the vicinity.

Participating restaurants

Check out the full list of participating venues and their special offers!

  • 1st & Bowl, 2969 N. 114th St.
    Enjoy six chicken wings and any domestic beer for $11.
  • Arte Wine & Painting Studio, 1442 Underwood Ave.
    Enjoy $8 housemade sangria (enjoy on premise or to go); While you’re there, pick up specially priced $19 sale gallery paintings
  • BB’S on North, 7237 W North Ave.
    Enjoy three courses plus a glass of wine or signature cocktail for two for $75.
  • BelAir Cantina, 6817 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy $5 “Cinco” Margs all week long, as well as select $3 tacos. Dine in only.
  • Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club, 7700 Harwood Ave.
    Enjoy BOGO on any signature Old Fashioneds.
  • Cafe Hollander, 7677 W. State St.
    Enjoy free dessert with the purchase of any two entrees. Dine in only.
  • Corner Bakery Cafe, 11500 W. Burleigh St.
    Enjoy BOGO entrées (good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
  • Crafty Cow, 6519 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy lunch for $16.50 (includes entree, side and beverage from a special limited menu)
  • Delicious Bites, 6538 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy $10 salads and $10 chicken pita combos. Guests who buy a dozen cookies get one cupcake free.
  • Draft & Vessel, 7479 Harwood Ave.
    Enjoy a custom draft cocktail designed just for Tosa Restaurant Week, $7.
  • Eldr+Rime, 2300 N. Mayfair Rd.
    Enjoy a three-course dinner for $55. Courses include: Harvest salad; choice of fire-roasted salmon or braised short rib; signature chocolate chip cookie with Sassy Cow vanilla ice cream and hot fudge.
  • Gathering Place Brewing - Tosa Taproom & Patio, 7208 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy $2 off full pours.
  • Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe, 11250 W. Burleigh St.
    Enjoy your choice of a classic or Florence benedict and a latte for $17 at breakfast; or indulge in street tacos or a salmon BLT and rainbow lemonade for $16 at lunch. 
  • Good City Brewing, 11200 W. Burleigh St.
    Enjoy half-off select appetizers during Happy Hour, Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. 
  • Jose’s Blue Sombrero, 7615 W. State St.
    Enjoy a meal for two for $56. Offer includes two Altos Plata Rocks Margaritas, steak and shrimp fajitas and a dessert trio.
  • Kelly’s Greens, 8932 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea with the purchase of a cookie.
  • Leff’s Lucky Town, 7208 W. State St.
    Enjoy a free order of Leff’s fried pickles with the purchase of two entrees.
  • Lion’s Tail Brewing, 8520 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy a $10 prix-fixe beer flight (one 5 ounce pour of Pre-Game Light Lager, #90 Red Vienna Lager, Juice Cloud NEIPA, and Violet, a lightly fruited sour).
  • Lucky Joe’s Tosa, 1427 Underwood Ave.
    Enjoy Irish Car Bombs for $8 and Old Fashioneds for $6 all week long. Additional specials include the Drunken Leprechan (Tito’s green drink) for $10; reuben empanadas (corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss and thousand island dressing) for $14
  • Maggio’s Wood Fired Pizza, 7212 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy a free salad or appetizer with the purchase of any two pizzas.
  • Mex Avenue, 11200 W. Burleigh St.
    Enjoy $2 tacos and $5 on the rocks margaritas. Tacos include a choice of tortilla and protein (steak, chicken, pastor, or ground beef) topped with onions and cilantro.
  • Ono Kine Grindz, 7215 W. North Ave.
    Enjoy $10 off a King Dinner Platter (feeds 2-4).
  • Pizza Man, 11500 W. Burleigh St.
    Enjoy andy salad or appetizer, a large specialty pizza and two glasses of tap wine or beer for $45. 
  • Plate Pleasures Eatery, 2330 N. 124th St.
    On Friday and Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m., enjoy a two-piece crispy catfish entree with fries and coleslaw for just $20. 
  • Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, 7616 W. State St.
    Enjoy the choice of one of the following with any meal purchase: a free glass of wine (from a select list); a $10 discount on a four-course wine pairing (from a selected list); or a $15 discount on select bottles of wine.
  • Tabal Chocolate, 7515 Harwood Ave.
    Enjoy factory-exclusive 3 ounce chocolate bars including Whiskey Bourbon, Irish Sea Salt, and Scottish Spice, three for $22.
  • Ultimate Confections, 800 N. 68th St.
    Enjoy 10% off any purchase of $10 or more.
  • The Village Cheese Shop, 1430 Underwood Ave.
    Enjoy a three-cheese board and a glass of wine for $25 per person.

For more information, including participating restaurant hours and more, visit tosarestaurantweek.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.