Sure, dining out can be delicious, but at the same time, it can be expensive. That's where specials come into play. Following the trail of the city's best deals can make restaurants both delicious and affordable.
With this handy guide to some of the dining deals around Milwaukee, you'll always have a place to eat, no matter your budget.
Monday
Balzac
1716 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 755-0099
balzacwinebar.com
Get a pound of fresh mussels for $10.
Eagle Park Brewing
823 E. Hamilton St., (414) 585-0123
eagleparkbrewing.com
$2 tacos make the perfect complement to some of the city's best craft beer.
Glass + Griddle
1130 N. 9th St., (414) 988-1551
glassgriddle.com
Half off tasty $10 burgers.
Screaming Tuna
106 W. Seeboth St., (414) 763-1637
screamingtuna.com
Not only is there discounted sushi, but there are discounted hot plates, too.
Tuesday
The Harp
113 E. Juneau Ave, (414) 289-0700
theharpirishpub.com
Chow down to your heart's delight with 50-cent wings.
Holey Moley Coffee + Doughnuts
316 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 308-1616
hospitalitydemocracy.com/holey-moley
Buy one donut, get another donut free. Yum!
The Vanguard
2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 539-3593
vanguardbar.com
Get your fill of sandwiches at Italian Beef Tuesdays.
Wednesday
Balzac
1716 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 755-0099
balzacwinebar.com
Wine night, wine night! Half-0ff bottles! Wine night!
Blue’s Egg
317 N. 76th St., (414) 299-3182
bluesegg.com
On "Washington Wednesdays," purchase an entree and grab some extras for only a single Washington ($1).
Camino
434 S. 2nd St., (414) 800-5641
caminomke.com
Test your heat limit with Honky Tonk Hell chicken sandwich, along with specials on Jack Daniel's drinks.
St. Paul Fish Company
400 N. Water St., (414) 220-8383
stpaulfish.com
Slide into the Public Market for a pound of Alaskan king crab for only $20.
Thursday
Engine Company #3
217 W. National Ave, (414) 226-5695
enginecompany3.com
Grab some all-day beignets to go along with the special risotto.
Swingin’ Door Exchange
219 E. Michigan St., (414) 276-8150
swingindoorexchange.com
Jumbo panko-fried shrimp is only $1, along with a shrimp and pork barbecue sandwich deal.
Friday
China Gourmet
117 E. Wells St., (414) 272-1688
china-gourmet.com
If you're looking for a lot of food, and we mean a lot of food, check out the weekend dinner buffet. All you can eat for only $17.
Kelly's Bleachers
5218 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 258-9837
kellysbleachers.net
We would be remiss not to list at least one fish fry, and at Kelly's, you can choose from four different varieties for $11.
Saturday
What kind of a restaurant has deals on a Saturday? Don't worry, though, there are still plenty of deals to go around the rest of the week.
Sunday
Char’d
222 E. Erie St., (414) 885-2611
chardmke.com
Get a taste of Korea with the Sunday special, a traditional Korean meal.
Vagabond
1122 N. Edison St., (414) 223-1122
vagabondmke.com
Bring your friends and get ready to share with the $5 small plates deal.
