Fight the FOMO with our guide to the Great Milwaukee Summer. We've got the hottest places to eat, drink, hang out, and all the things you love to do. Brought to you by Geis Garage Doors and UPAF (United Performing Arts Fund)!
Nothing feels better than getting out and spending some time in the sunshine. And after a long cold spring, the notion of dining out in the fresh air on a beautiful patio is particularly compelling.
As a result, we've rounded up a listing of some of the best patios in the area where you can enjoy a meal. Please note that most patios are weather-dependent and some are reservation-only, so please plan accordingly.
Important: Please keep in mind that it's very early in the season, so some restaurants may not yet be fully set up to accommodate diners on their patios. To avoid disappointment, be sure to call ahead!
As always, be respectful and kind, tip well and enjoy yourself! Also, be sure to check the operating hours at individual venues before you head out!
Search for restaurants with outdoor dining by location
Bay View & St. Francis
Downtown
East Side
North Side
North Shore & Northern Suburbs
Riverwest
South Side
Third Ward
Walker's Point & Menomonee Valley
Wauwatosa
West Allis
West Side
Partner Pick
Bay View & St. Francis
Barnacle Buds
1955 S. Hilbert St., (414) 481-9974
barnaclebuds.com
Boone & Crockett (food truck fare)
818 S. Water St., (414) 212-8115
boonemilwaukee.com
The Bridgewater Modern Grill
2011 S. 1st St., (414) 299-6556
bridgewatermke.com
Centraal Grand Café and Tappery
2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 755-0378
cafecentraal.com
Crafty Cow
2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 808-0481
craftycowwi.com
Faklandia Brewing
3807 S. Packard Ave., St Francis, (414) 212-8694
faklandia.com
Goodkind
2457 S. Wentworth Ave., (414) 763-4706
goodkindbayview.com
Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
2317 S. Howell Ave., (414) 482-2269
guanajuatomke.co
Honeypie Cafe
2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 489-7437
honeypiecafe.com
Paloma Taco & Tequila - Bay View
2156 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 212-8978
palomatacoandtequila.com
Santino's Little Italy
352 E. Stewart St., (414) 897-7367
santinoslittleitaly.com
Saucy Swine @ Red Bar
2245 E. St. Francis Ave., (414) 509-5390
thesaucyswine.com
SmallPie
2504 E. Oklahoma Ave., (414) 763-7067
smallpiemke.com
Sorella
2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 301-6255
sorellamke.com
Todd I Believe I Can Fry
2159 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 488-8565
toddibelieveicanfry.com
Transfer Pizzeria Cafe
101 W. Mitchell St., (414) 763-0438
transfermke.com
Downtown
Birch
459 E. Pleasant St., (414) 323-7372
birchonpleasant.com
Pilot Project (beer garden & rooftop)
1130 N. 9th St., (414) 395-1070
pilotprojectbrewing.com/milwaukee
Buckley's Restaurant & Bar
801 N. Cass St., (414) 277-1111
buckleysmilwaukee.com
Harbor House
550 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 395-4900
bartolottas.com/harbor-house
Il Cervo
9th floor at The Trade Hotel
420 W. Juneau Ave., (414) 279-6660
ilcervorestaurant.com
The Knick
1030 E. Juneau Ave., (414) 272-0011
theknickrestaurant.com
Lakefront Brewery & Beer Hall
1872 N Commerce St., (414) 372-8800
lakefrontbrewery.com
Lowcountry Seafood
1114 N. Water St., (414) 252-0015
lowcountrychicago.com/milwaukee-wi
Lupi & Iris
777 N. Van Buren St., (414) 293-9090
lupiandiris.com
Mason Street Grill
425 E. Mason St., (414) 298-3131
masonstreetgrill.com
Milwaukee Brat House
1013 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 273-8709
milwaukeebrathouse.com
Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8320
oakbarrelmilwaukee.com
On Tap
1203 N. 10th St., (414) 810-3351
ontapmilwaukee.com
Tupelo Honey
511 N. Broadway, (414) 207-4604
tupelohoneycafe.com
Vagabond
1122 N. Edison St., (414) 223-1122
vagabondmke.com
Vault
111 E Kilbourn Ave., (414) 207-8539
vaultmke.com
Wayfinder MKE (formerly Good City Brewing)
2108 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 539-4343
wayfindermke.com
Zarletti
741 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 225-0000
zarletti.net
East Side
Partner Pick
Coffee, Pastry, Panini: 8 am - 2 pm
Dinner Service: 3 pm - Close SalaDining.com
(414) 964-2611Find out more Sala Modern Sicilian Dining · 2613 East Hampshire Street, Milwaukee
Cafe Hollander
2608 N. Downer Ave., 414-963-6366
cafehollander.com
Canela Cafe
2621 N. Downer Ave., (414) 226-6749
canelacafemke.com
Casablanca
728 E Brady St., (414) 271-6000
casablancaonbrady.com
The Diplomat
815 E. Brady St., (414) 800-5816
thediplomatmke.com
The Garage
Featuring food from The Truck Stop
1709 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 225-9330
thegaragemke.com
Kompali Taqueria
1205 E. Brady St., (414) 210-3010
kompali.com
L’InContro
2315 N. Murray Ave., (414) 409-8040
lincontromke.com
La Masa
1300 E. Brady St., (414) 885-1866
lamasaempanadas.com
Ma Fischer’s
2214 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 217-7424
mafischers.com
The Original
2498 N. Bartlett Ave., (414) 763-4811
theoriginalmke.com
Red Lion Pub
1850 N. Water St., (414) 431-9009
redlionpubmke.com
Sala Modern Sicilian
2613 E. Hampshire St., (414) 964-2611
saladining.com
Strange Town
2101 N. Prospect Ave., (414) 885-0404
strangetownmke.com
Tauro Cocina
1758 N. Water St., (414) 488-2941
taurococina.com
Tess
2499 N. Bartlett Ave., (414) 964-TESS (8377)
tess2499.com
Thai-namite
932 E. Brady St., (414) 837-6280
thai-namite.com
WurstBar
1239 E. Brady St., (414) 763-2180
wurstbarmke.com
North Shore & North Suburbs
Bavarian Bierhaus
700 W/ Lexington Blvd., Glendale, (414) 236-7000
thebavarianbierhaus.com
The Bay
342 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 455-3045
thebayrestaurant.net
The Brick Pub & Grill
6343 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale, (414) 797-0710
thebrickpubandgrill.com
Cafe Hollander
2608 N. Downer Ave., 414-963-6366
cafehollander.com
Foxhole Craft Beer Shop & Kitchen
4144 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood,
foxholeshorewood.com
Foxtown Brewing
6411 W. Mequon Rd., (262) 292-5700
foxtownbrewing.com
Harvey’s Central Grille
1340 W. Towne Square Rd., Mequon, (262) 241-9589
harveyscentralgrille.com
Highland House
12741 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, (262) 243-5844
highlandhouse.com
Jose's Blue Sombrero
8617 N. Port Washington, Fox Point, (414) 351-9280
josesbluesombrero.com
Mequon Public Market
6300 W. Mequon Rd.
mequonpublicmarket.com
Milwaukee Alehouse
1208 13th St., Grafton, (262) 375-BEER (2337)
alehousegrafton.com
Milwaukee Brat House
4022 N. Oakland Ave. (414) 539-5826
milwaukeebrathouse.com
Moxie
501 E. Silver Spring Dr., (414) 204-8980
eatatmoxie.com
Reservations requested for patio seating.
Jack Pandls Whitefish Bay Inn
1319 E. Henry Clay St., Whitefish Bay, (414) 964-3800
jackpandls.com
Poco Loco Cantina
4134 W. River Ln., Brown Deer, (414) 355-9550
pocolococantina.com
Precinct Tap + Table
W161 N11629 Church Ave., Germantown, (262) 415-5680
prec1nct.com
Shully's Cuisine - Biergarten
146 Green Bay Rd., (262) 242-6633
shullyscuisine.com
Patio seating available by reservation only.
St. Paul Fish Co.
6200 W. Mequon Rd., (262) 200-9909
stpaulfish.com
Three Lions Pub
4515 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, (414) 763-6992
threelionspub.com
Zarletti Mequon
1515 W. Mequon Rd., (262) 241-5990
zarlettimequon.com
North Side
1700 Pull Up
1848 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 899-0005
facebook.com/1700PullUp
An Ox Cafe
7411 W. Hampton Ave., (414) 336-0064
anoxcafe.com
AppeThai
3900 W. Brown Deer Rd., Brown Deer, (414) 362-4264 appethairestaurant.com
Pastiche
4313 W. River Lane, Brown Deer, (414) 354-1995
pastichebistro.com
Riverwest
Cafe Corazon
3129 N Bremen St., (414) 810-3941
corazonmilwaukee.com
Centro Cafe
808 E. Center St., (414) 455-3751
centrocaferiverwest.com
Nessun Dorma
2778 N. Weil St., (414) 264-8466
instagram.com/nessundormamke
Riverwest Pizza
930 E. Wright St., (414) 269-9703
riverwestpizzamke.com
South Side & Suburbs
Ann's Italian Restaurant
5969 S. 108th Pl., Hales Corners, (414) 425-5040
annsitalian.com
BelAir Cantina
410 West Town Square Way, Oak Creek, (414) 215-7995
belaircantina.com
Coach's Pub
5356 S. 13th St., (414) 281-8175
coachspubngrill.com
Noche Restaurant & Bar
6601 Northway, Greendale, (414) 246-2002
diaynochewi.com
Erv's Mug
130 W. Ryan Rd., Oak Creek, (414) 762-5010
ervsmug.com
Explorium Brewpub
5300 S 76th St., (414) 423-1365
exploriumbrew.com
The Hale House
10539 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, (414) 377-9392
hale-house.com
Jalapeno Loco
5067 S Howell Ave., (414) 483-8300
jalapenolocomilwaukee.com
Lebnani House
5051 S. 27th St., (414) 488-8033
lebnanihouseinc.com
Mulligan's Irish Pub & Grill
8933 S. 27th St., Franklin, (414) 304-0300
MulligansOn27th.com
The Packing House
900 E. Layton Ave., (414) 483-5054
packinghousemke.com
Sandra's on the Park
10049 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, (414) 235-8889
sandrasonthepark.com
Third Ward
Aperitivo
311 N. Plankinton Ave., (414) 276-4400
aperitivomke.com
Bavette La Boucherie
217 N. Broadway, (414) 273-3375
bavettelaboucherie.com
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
249 N Water St., (414) 431-1133
bluebatkitchen.com
Brisa Do Mar
E. Erie St., (414) 231-9574
brisadomarmke.com
Café Benelux
346 N. Broadway, (414) 501-2500
cafebenelux.com
Club Charlie's
320 E. Menomonee St., (414) 763-8548
clubcharlies.com
Dandan
360 E. Erie St., (414) 488-8036
dandanmke.com
The Edison
322 N. Broadway, (414) 269-6306|
edisonmke.com
The Explorium Brewpub
143 W. St. Paul Ave., (414) 423-1365
exploriumbrew.com
Milwaukee Public Market
400 N. Water St., (414) 336-1111
milwaukeepublicmarket.org
Onesto
221 N. Broadway, (414) 308-1600
onestomke.com
Saffron - Modern Indian Dining
223 N. Water St., (414) 539-4980
saffronmke.com
Smoke Shack
332 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 431-1119
smoke-shack.com
Tre Rivali
200 N Broadway | 414-291-3971
trerivalirestaurant.com
The Wicked Hop
345 N. Broadway, (414) 223-0345
thewickedhop.com
Walker's Point & vicinity
Black Sheep
216 S. 2nd St., (414) 223-0903
blacksheepmke.com
Botanas
816 S. 5th St., (414) 672-3755
botanasoriginal.com
Braise Restaurant
1101 S. 2nd St., (414) 212-8843
braiselocalfood.com
Camino
434 S. 2nd St., (414) 800-5641
caminomke.com
Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen
704 S. 2nd St., (414) 870-3248
cuterobotmke.com
Fox Den @ Great Lakes Distillery
616 W. Virginia St.
instagram.com/foxden_mke
Hotel Madrid / MOVIDA
600 S. Sixth St., (414) 488-9146
hotelmadridmke.com
The Iron Horse Hotel
500 W. Florida St., (414) 831-4677
theironhorsehotel.com/food-beverage
La Dama Mexican Kitchen
839 S. 2nd St., (414) 645-2606
ladamamke.com
La Merenda
125 E. National Ave., (414) 389-0125
lamerenda125.com
Momo Mee
110 E. Greenfield Ave., (414) 316-9003
momomeerestaurant.com
Morel
430 S 2nd St., (414) 897-0747
morelmke.com
Motor Bar & Restaurant
401 W. Canal St., (414) 287-2778
motorrestaurant.com
O'Lydia's Bar & Grill
338 S. 1st St., (414) 271-7546
olydias.com
Screaming Tuna
106 W. Seeboth St., (414) 763-1637
screamingtuna.com
Toast
231 S. 2nd St., (414) 539-4179
www.toastmilwaukee.com
Twisted Fisherman
1200 W Canal St., (414) 384-2722
twistedfisherman.com
Zócalo Food Park
636 S. 6th St., (414) 433-9747
zocalomke.com
Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S. 2nd St., (414) 672-7139
stenystavern.com
Wauwatosa
BelAir Cantina
6817 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 988-8533
belaircantina.com
Buckatabon
7700 W Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 271-7700
thebuckatabon.com
Cafe Hollander
7677 W State St., Wauwatosa, (414) 475-6771
cafehollander.com
Ca'Lucchenzo
6030 W. North Ave., (414) 312-8968
calucchenzo.com
Crafty Cow - East Tosa
6519 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 897-7453
craftycowwi.com
Eddie Martini's
8612 Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa,
(414) 771-6680
eddiemartinis.com
Reservations highly recommended for patio seating.
Eldr+Rime
2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 867-9200
eldrandrime.com
Golden Nest Pancakes Cafe
11250 W. Burleigh St., (414) 935-2135
goldennestpancake.com
Explorium Brewing
11200 W Burleigh St., Wauwatosa, (414) 539-4343
exploriumbrew.com
Hector's
7118 W. State St., (414) 258-5600
hectors.com
Jose's Blue Sombrero
7615 W. State St., Wauwatosa, (414) 453-230
josesbluesombrero.com
Kin by Rice N Roll
7484 W. State St., (414) 524-9056
kinbyricenroll.com
Leff's Lucky Town
7208 W. State St., (414) 258-9886
leffs.com
Le Reve
7610 Harwood Ave., (414) 778-3333
lerevecafe.com
Lucky Joe’s
1427 Underwood Ave., (414) 269-9981
luckyjoestosa.com
Miss Molly’s Cafe & Pastry Shop
9201 W. Center St., (414) 249-5665
missmollyscafe.com
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Mo's Irish Pub
10842 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 774-9782
mosirishpub.com
Ristorante Bartolotta
7616 W. State St., Wauwatosa, (414) 771-7910
bartolottas.com/ristorante-bartolotta
Reservations required
Spitfires on State
5018 W. State St., (414) 777-5060
facebook.com/SpitfiresOnState
Wauwatiki
6502 W. North Ave. Wauwatosa (414) 323-7555
wauwatikis.com
West Allis
Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen
6207 W. National Ave, West Allis, (414) 321-5775
antiguamilwaukee.com
Capri di Nuovo
8340 W. Beloit Rd., (414) 543-5510
www.capridinuovo.com
Crawdaddy's on Greenfield
9427 W. Greenfield Ave., (414) 778-2228
crawdaddysccb.com
Double B's BBQ
7412 W. Greenfield Ave., (414) 257-9150
doublebs.com
Kegel's Inn
5901 W. National Ave., (414) 257-9999
kegelsinn.com
Dining available in beer garden
Natty Oaks
11505 W National Ave., West Allis, (414) 543-2255
nattyoaks.com
Paulie's Pub & Eatery
8031 W Greenfield Ave, (414) 257-2854
pauliespubandeatery.com
Reunion
6610 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 946-6006
reunionrestaurant.com
West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe Cafe
400 N. Water St., West Allis (414) 289-8333
westallischeese.com/the-cafe
Wild Roots
6807 W. Becher St., (414) 231-9081
www.wildrootsmke.com
West Side & Suburbs
Partner Pick
Balistreri's Bluemound Inn
6501 W. Bluemound Rd., (414)258-9881
balistreris.com
Bass Bay Brewhouse
S79W15851 Aud Mar Dr., Muskego, (414) 377-9449
bassbaybrewhouse.com
BelAir Cantina
250 High St., Brookfield, (262) 784-4938
belaircantina.com
Blue's Egg Milwaukee
317 N. 76th St., (414) 299-3180
bluesegg.com
Bougey's Bar & Grill
16760 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield, (262) 784-4092
bougeysbar.com
Bullwinkles at the Galleria
18900 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield,
(262) 782-8670
bullwinklesbrookfield.com
Cafe Hollander
20150 Union St., Brookfield, (262) 785-4490
cafehollander.com
Café Manna
3815 N. Brookfield Rd., Brookfield, (262) 790-2340
cafemanna.com
The Commodore
1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland, (262) 563-8070
bartolottas.com/commodore
The Elbow Room
2850 N. Brookfield Rd., Brookfield, (262) 202-8019
elbowroombrookfield.com
Grimaldi's Pizza
Corners of Brookfield, 20119 Lord St., (262) 785-1115
grimaldispizzeria.com
Matty's Bar & Grille
14460 W. College Ave., New Berlin, (414) 427-3838
mattysbar.com
Maxie's
6732 W. Fairview Ave., (414) 292-3969
maxies.com/milwaukee
McBob's Pub & Grille
4919 W. North Ave., (414) 871-5050
mcbobs.co
Neighborhood Draft
5921 W. Vliet St., (414) 885-2028
neighborhooddraft.com
Paloma Taco & Tequila
5419 W. North Ave., (414) 810-0404
palomatacoandtequila.com
Parkside 23
2300 Pilgrim Square Dr., (262) 784-7275
parkside23.com
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Saz's State House
5539 W. State St., (414) 453-2410
sazs.com
Smoke on the Water BBQ
N50 W35016 Wisconsin Ave., Okauchee Lake,
(262) 468-5012
smokeonthewaterwi.com
Story Hill BKC
5100 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 539-4424
storyhillbkc.com
Zisters
13425 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, (262) 794-3924
EatZRG.com
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.
