By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Oct 01, 2024 at 10:31 AM

’Tis Dining Month, the tastiest time of year! This means we’re dishing up fun and fascinating food content throughout October. Dig in, Milwaukee! OnMilwaukee Dining Month is served up by Potawatomi Casino Hotel

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

 
Prime Rib from Relish Supper Club
Prime Rib from Relish Supper Club
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Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette 
2100 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 249-4360
allieboysmke.com

Serving: bagels, sandwiches, soups, smears
[Read more]

Ardent Lounge
1751 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 897-7022
ardentmilwaukee.com

Serving: casual snacks, dinner fare
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

The Commodore
1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland, (262) 563-8070
bartolottas.com/commodore

Serving: nostalgic fine dining
[Read more]

The Eleanor Room
5636 Broad St., Greendale, (414) 858-7738
eleanorroom.com

Serving: small plates, shareables
[Read more]

EsterEv 
2165 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 312-8606
esterev.com

Serving: four-course prix-fixe tasting menu
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

Relish Supper Club
N116W15841 Main St., Germantown, (262) 415-7043
relishsupperclub.com

Serving: supper club style fare
[Read more]

Rodd-n-Makk @ Third Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave. 
3rdstmarkethall.com/rod-n-makk

Serving: macaroni & cheese and XL mozzarella sticks
[Read more]

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

 
Various dishes from Sinabro
Various dishes from Sinabro

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
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

Room Service
2159 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 414-9789
roomservicebayview.com

Serving: Thai fare, sushi
[Read more]

Sinabro Korean & Noodle House
316 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 485-6010
sinabromke.com

Serving: Korean noodles, bowls
[Read more]

Taichi Bubble Tea & Ramen
2028 E. North Ave., (414) 488-2027
taichimilwaukee.com

Serving: boba tea, ramen
[Read more]

Thai Boat Noodles
430 W. Silver Spring Dr.,  (414) 231-9305
orderonlinehub.com/thainoatnoodles

Serving: Thai fare
[Read more]

Todd I Believe I Can Fry
2159 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.,  (414) 488-8565
toddibelieveicanfry.com

Serving: Asian wings, chicken, snacks
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

Cafes 

 
A snack at Discourse Cafe
A snack at Discourse Cafe

Casera Cafe & Bakery
2067 S. 1st St., (414) 312-8213
caseramke.com

Serving: breakfast, lunch
[Read more]

Discourse Cafe - Radio Milwaukee
158 S. Barclay St.
discourse.coffee

Serving: coffee, low proof cocktails, bites
[Read more]

Diverse Dining Market
250 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 210-3451
4diversedining.com

Serving: Breakfast, lunch
[Read more]

Fitzy’s Cafe
424 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 356-1424
fitzyscafe.com

Serving: coffee, breakfast, lunch
[Read more]

Forage Kitchen 
103 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay,  
(414) 212-8360
eatforage.com

Serving: healthful bowls, salads
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

Uncle Wolfie’s Downtown
600 N. Broadway, (414) 935-2076
unclewolfies.com/downtown-menu

Serving: Brunch
[Read more]

Burgers / Pub fare

 
Wings from Growlers East
Wings from Growlers East Tosa
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Buchanan’s Sports Bar & Grill
5750 N. Bayshore Dr.,  (414) 800-4354
buchanansmke.com

Serving: bar fare
[Read more]

Copper on King
1019 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr., (414) 296-2450
copperonking.com

Serving: nipped up bar fare
[Read more]

Fox Den @ Great Lakes Distillery
616 W. Virginia St.
instagram.com/foxden_mke

Serving: smash patties, bites
[Read more]

Foxhole Craft Beer Shop & Kitchen
4144 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, 
foxholeshorewood.com

Serving: craft brews, burgers, sandwiches
[Read more]

Growlers East Tosa
6715 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 312-7166
growlerstosa.com

Serving: bar fare
[Read more]

McBob's Pub & Grille (new owners)
4919 W. North Ave., (414) 871-5050
mcbobs.com

Serving: Irish bar fare
[Read more]

The New Fashioned
1122 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., (414) 939-8592
newfashionedmke.com

Serving: Wisconsin classics
[Read more]

Pallino Burger @ Zocalo
636 S. 6th St., (414) 238-3818
instagram.com/pallino_burger

Serving: burgers, sandwiches
[Read more]

Patty Shack
2121 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 988-0113
toasttab.com/online/pattyshackwi

Serving: burgers, fries
[Read more]

Vier North
1832 E. North Ave., (262) 366-3405
viernorth.com

Serving: bar fare, apps, pizza, sandwiches
[Read more]

Dessert / Bakeries 

 
Dark chocolate raspberry croissants from Matilda
Dark chocolate raspberry croissants from Matilda

Ben & Jerry’s
203 N. Broadway, (414) 758-8630
benjerry.com/milwaukee-thirdward

Serving: ice cream
[Read more]

Happy Dough Lucky
2691 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 488-8188
happydoughlucky.com/donutshop.html

Serving: mini doughnuts
[Read more]

Lucy Bakes
133 W. Pittsburgh Ave., 
lucybakes.org

Serving: cakes, cookies, baked goods
[Read more]

Matilda Bakehouse
6874 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point, (414) 364-8869
matildabakehouse.com

Serving: cookies, bars, sweet treats
[Read more]

Midwest Sad
770 N. Jefferson St., (414) 335-8162
midwestsadmke.com

Serving: sweets and snacks
[Read more]

Sweetly Baked
207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 104, (414) 340-8441
sweetlybaked.com

Serving: desserts, flights
[Read more]

French

Crepe Cake from Margaux Brasserie
Crepe Cake from Margaux Brasserie
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Margaux Brasserie
20107 N. Lord St., Brookfield, (262) 330-5043
margauxbrasserie.com

Serving: French fare
[Read more]

Fried Chicken

Wings and sauce options from Todd I Believe I Can Fry
Wings and sauce options from Todd I Believe I Can Fry
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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
[Read more]

WingZone Hot Chicken & Wings
6707 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, (414) 867-2779
order.wingzone.com

Serving: wings, hot chicken

Indian

 
Chicken tikka and saag paneer from Turmeric
Chicken tikka and saag paneer from Turmeric
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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
[Read more]

Italian / Pizza

Seasonal pizza from L'Incontro
Seasonal pizza from L'Incontro
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Brisa Do Mar
E. Erie St., (414) 231-9574
brisadomarmke.com

Serving: Italian, Mediterranean
[Read more]

La Tavola on the Beach
161 Wisconsin Ave., (262) 696-4301
latavolaonthebeach.com

Serving: Italian, Mediterranean fare
[Read more]

L’InContro
2315 N. Murray Ave., (414) 409-8040
lincontromke.com

Serving: Modern Italian
[Read more]

Lisa’s Pizza (new owners)
2961 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 332-6360
lisaspizzamke.com

Serving: pizza (including thin crust & Detroit style), apps, salad
[Read more]

Maria’s Pizza (new owners)
5025 W. Forest Home Ave., (414) 543-4606
mariaspizzamke.com

Serving: pizza
[Read more]

Pizza Shuttle @ Third Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave. 
3rdstmarkethall.com/pizza-shuttle-slice-shop

Serving: pizza

Latin American / Mexican

Taco Pocket from Paloma Tacos + Tequila
Taco Pocket from Paloma Tacos + Tequila
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Barrel Burrito Co.
782 N. Jefferson St., (414) 210-4682
barrelburrito.com

Serving: Burritos, tacos, quesadillas
[Read more]

Capybara Café @ Crossroads Collective
2238 N. Farwell Ave., (815) 656-2480
crossroadscollectivemke.com/capybaracafe

Serving: Colombian street food
[Read more]

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
[Read more]

Paloma Taco & Tequila - Bay View
2156 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 212-8978
palomatacoandtequila.com

Serving: tacos, burritos, sides
[Read more]

Sabor Divino Restaurant
3300 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 372-6496
facebook.com/p/Sabor-Divino-Restaurant

Serving: Puerto Rican

Levantine / Middle Eastern

Kebab platter from Mediterranean Cuisine
Kebab platter from Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean Cuisine
753 N. Water St., (920) 306-3799
mediterraneancuisinemke.com

Serving: Turkish fare
[Read more]

Shawarma House
2921 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 967-1000
shawarmahouse.us

Serving: Middle Eastern fare
[Read more]

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.