The best restaurants in Racine

118 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Sizable, homestyle Italian plates & pizza are offered in a homey mainstay with quaint decor & a bar.

6915 W Lincoln Ave (Milwaukee)

Sizable, homestyle Italian plates & pizza are offered in a homey mainstay with quaint decor & a bar.

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Mom-&-pop operation dishing up daily specials such as meatloaf & catfish in relaxed surrounds.

754 N 27th St #3552 (Milwaukee)

Mom-&-pop operation dishing up daily specials such as meatloaf & catfish in relaxed surrounds.

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Laid-back BBQ restaurant & sports bar offering signature ribs & a shuttle to area sports games.

5539 W State St (Milwaukee)

Laid-back BBQ restaurant & sports bar offering signature ribs & a shuttle to area sports games.

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Bay View’s Doh'p Wood-Fired Fare turns out wood-fired pies from the crew behind the Doh'p Wood-Fired Food Truck, formerly Hot Box Pizza…

2509 E Oklahoma Ave (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Bay View’s Doh'p Wood-Fired Fare turns out wood-fired pies from the crew behind the Doh'p Wood-Fired Food Truck, formerly Hot Box Pizza MKE. Scratch-made pizzas and more with an upbeat counter-service vibe make it an easy weeknight win... or catch the truck when you want to keep it closer to Racine.

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Mike & Angelo's

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Voted Racine's Best Thin Crust Pizza, Mike & Angelo's keeps it classic with crisp pies plus homemade ravioli and lasagna, Chicken Parmesan,…

6214 Washington Ave

Voted Racine's Best Thin Crust Pizza, Mike & Angelo's keeps it classic with crisp pies plus homemade ravioli and lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, perch and walleye, AntiPasta Salad, and Baked Italian Onion Soup. When the week gets hectic, this is the kind of comfort you don't have to overthink.

From the Racine newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Skip the same-old takeout and let Ono Kenosha Sushi Restaurant & Bar handle your next craving with craveable rolls, shareable small plates,…

512 56th St (Kenosha)

Skip the same-old takeout and let Ono Kenosha Sushi Restaurant & Bar handle your next craving with craveable rolls, shareable small plates, and a solid lineup of beer, wine, and sake. Perfect for a low-key date or catching up with friends this week, without trekking far from Waukegan.

From the Waukegan newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Awi Sushi

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Craving a midweek upgrade? Awi Sushi is all about fresh, made-to-order bites from an owner who’s spent 15+ years perfecting the craft, with…

755 N Water St (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Craving a midweek upgrade? Awi Sushi is all about fresh, made-to-order bites from an owner who’s spent 15+ years perfecting the craft, with more than 70 creative special rolls that swing from classic to wild. Pick a few, share around, and call it a win.

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Nadi Plates

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Nadi Plates is Milwaukee’s woman-owned Italian food truck and caterer serving scratch-made, original recipes from Owner and Executive Chef…

2238 N Farwell Ave (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Nadi Plates is Milwaukee’s woman-owned Italian food truck and caterer serving scratch-made, original recipes from Owner and Executive Chef Nadia Santaniello Bucholtz. This week, when you need a little nonna-level comfort, track them down or book catering and let that big-hearted Italian hospitality do its thing.

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

1434 E Brady St (Milwaukee)

Popular restaurant chain with a variety of chicken wings, chicken tenders, boneless wings & sides for dine-in, takeout & delivery.

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Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

300 W Layton Ave (Milwaukee)

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

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Sleek, upscale New American spot with a huge wine list & a conservatory with Lake Michigan views.

925 E Wells St (Milwaukee)

Sleek, upscale New American spot with a huge wine list & a conservatory with Lake Michigan views.

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Zarletti

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Small, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare & wine by the glass or bottle.

741 N Milwaukee St (Milwaukee)

Small, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare & wine by the glass or bottle.

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Relaxed haunt featuring over 20 craft beers on tap, hearty grilled sandwiches & screens for sports.

618 6th St

Relaxed haunt featuring over 20 craft beers on tap, hearty grilled sandwiches & screens for sports.

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Screaming Tuna

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Casual Asian-fusion bistro offering sushi, seafood & steak plus skyline views, wine & cocktails.

106 W Seeboth St (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Casual Asian-fusion bistro offering sushi, seafood & steak plus skyline views, wine & cocktails.

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Casual Japanese steakhouse serving up a menu of hibachi grilled dishes & sushi rolls.

518 College Ave

Casual Japanese steakhouse serving up a menu of hibachi grilled dishes & sushi rolls.

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Sweet Diner

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Hip spot for breakfast & lunch classics plus coffee & cocktails in understated modern environs.

239 E Chicago St Apt 103 (Milwaukee) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Hip spot for breakfast & lunch classics plus coffee & cocktails in understated modern environs.

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Local fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.

6005 W Appleton Ave (Milwaukee)

Local fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.

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Heirloom MKE

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Casual, modern restaurant and bar specializing in creative New American dishes, plus gluten-free options.

2378 S Howell Ave (Milwaukee)

Casual, modern restaurant and bar specializing in creative New American dishes, plus gluten-free options.

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Barbecue restaurant and takeaway spot where platters, sandwiches and bowls are the norm.

275 W Wisconsin Ave (Milwaukee)

Barbecue restaurant and takeaway spot where platters, sandwiches and bowls are the norm.

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Old-world Italian dishes join steaks & seafood in a traditional space with a skylight & fountain.

2129 Birch Rd (Kenosha)

Old-world Italian dishes join steaks & seafood in a traditional space with a skylight & fountain.

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Sanford

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Chef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.

1547 N Jackson St (Milwaukee)

Chef’s tasting menu of creative, upscale New American fare & wine served in an elegant venue.

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Upscale chophouse serving steaks & seafood, plus a classic bar menu in dark-wood environs.

540 E Mason St (Milwaukee)

Upscale chophouse serving steaks & seafood, plus a classic bar menu in dark-wood environs.

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Casual restaurant offering Laotian fare such as pho and sticky rice, plus vegetarian options.

3422 W National Ave (Milwaukee)

Casual restaurant offering Laotian fare such as pho and sticky rice, plus vegetarian options.

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Informal pizzeria specializing in chocolate crafted by hand, plus ice cream.

1439 N Main St

Informal pizzeria specializing in chocolate crafted by hand, plus ice cream.

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Warm, family-friendly outpost offering Italian fare from pizza to subs alongside beer & wine.

3931 45th St (Kenosha)

Warm, family-friendly outpost offering Italian fare from pizza to subs alongside beer & wine.

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Pho Viet

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Straightforward strip-mall restaurant serving noodle soups & other classic Vietnamese cooking.

5475 S 27th St (Milwaukee)

Straightforward strip-mall restaurant serving noodle soups & other classic Vietnamese cooking.

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Classic, low-key pizzeria & sports bar serving sandwiches, steaks, pies & other Italian favorites.

2135 31st St (Kenosha)

Classic, low-key pizzeria & sports bar serving sandwiches, steaks, pies & other Italian favorites.

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Camino

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Unfussy neighborhood eatery & bar serving American pub grub, burgers & craft beers.

434 S 2nd St (Milwaukee)

Unfussy neighborhood eatery & bar serving American pub grub, burgers & craft beers.

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Birch

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Contemporary bistro serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.

459 E Pleasant St (Milwaukee)

Contemporary bistro serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.

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Mr Yee’s

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Relaxed eatery offering a menu of staples like chicken lo mein, egg rolls, crab rangoon and fried rice.

5030 6th Ave (Kenosha)

Relaxed eatery offering a menu of staples like chicken lo mein, egg rolls, crab rangoon and fried rice.

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Sturino's

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Friendly, welcoming restaurant serving thin-crust pies, homemade Italian fare and lasagna.

1543 22nd Ave (Kenosha)

Friendly, welcoming restaurant serving thin-crust pies, homemade Italian fare and lasagna.

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Family-friendly pizza, pasta & sub chain for delivery or eat-in, with beer & wine at some locales.

3114 Washington Ave

Family-friendly pizza, pasta & sub chain for delivery or eat-in, with beer & wine at some locales.

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Rong Hua

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Everyday option for familiar Chinese specialties, sushi rolls & Thai dishes in unfussy surroundings.

1530 Washington Ave

Everyday option for familiar Chinese specialties, sushi rolls & Thai dishes in unfussy surroundings.

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Old-school supper club serving upscale steakhouse fare in a wood-accented venue since 1946.

2416 W State St (Milwaukee)

Old-school supper club serving upscale steakhouse fare in a wood-accented venue since 1946.

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High-end property with sophisticated quarters, a rooftop bar & Mediterranean dining, plus a gym.

310 E Chicago St (Milwaukee)

High-end property with sophisticated quarters, a rooftop bar & Mediterranean dining, plus a gym.

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Stylish 1920s-inspired cafe with a lush garden patio serving organic, locally sourced fare & brews.

1007 N Cass St (Milwaukee)

Stylish 1920s-inspired cafe with a lush garden patio serving organic, locally sourced fare & brews.

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Cheery breakfast & lunch destination featuring Greek & American comfort eats & a Friday fish fry.

1158 Prairie Dr

Cheery breakfast & lunch destination featuring Greek & American comfort eats & a Friday fish fry.

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Old-world setting for thin-crust pies, made-from-scratch pasta, panini & an extensive wine list.

842 N Old World 3rd St (Milwaukee)

Old-world setting for thin-crust pies, made-from-scratch pasta, panini & an extensive wine list.

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Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.

777 N Water St (Milwaukee)

Outpost of a Brazilian steakhouse chain offering skewered meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar.

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Dorsia

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Reimagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.

1307 E Brady St (Milwaukee)

Reimagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.

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Lupi & Iris

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Wood-fired place offering pastas salads, steaks, swordfish and other meats.

777 N Van Buren St (Milwaukee)

Wood-fired place offering pastas salads, steaks, swordfish and other meats.

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Main Moon 2

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Straightforward choice for Chinese & Asian fare including crab rangoon, fried rice & lunch specials.

4915 Washington Ave

Straightforward choice for Chinese & Asian fare including crab rangoon, fried rice & lunch specials.

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Pizza Shuttle

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Beer, pizza & other Italian eats in a casual eatery with late-night hours, a jukebox & photo booth.

1827 N Farwell Ave (Milwaukee)

Beer, pizza & other Italian eats in a casual eatery with late-night hours, a jukebox & photo booth.

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Morel

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Rustic-chic spot offering a daily changing menu of New American plates plus cocktails & beer.

430 S 2nd St (Milwaukee)

Rustic-chic spot offering a daily changing menu of New American plates plus cocktails & beer.

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Angus steaks, seafood & classic American fare are served in a traditional dining room with a bar.

6024 W Bluemound Rd (Milwaukee)

Angus steaks, seafood & classic American fare are served in a traditional dining room with a bar.

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The Maple Table

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Casual restaurant and bar serving breakfast and lunch dishes such as mimosas and waffles.

520 Main St

Casual restaurant and bar serving breakfast and lunch dishes such as mimosas and waffles.

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Bar & grill, housed in an original Schlitz tavern, known for Bloody Marys, burgers & sandwiches.

1900 W St Paul Ave (Milwaukee)

Bar & grill, housed in an original Schlitz tavern, known for Bloody Marys, burgers & sandwiches.

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Mad Chicken

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Fast-food joint dishing up hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken, wings, and other comfort bites.

2735 W Oklahoma Ave (Milwaukee)

Fast-food joint dishing up hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken, wings, and other comfort bites.

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A contemporary spot for creative sushi rolls & traditional Thai dishes served in a stylish space.

1952 N Farwell Ave (Milwaukee)

A contemporary spot for creative sushi rolls & traditional Thai dishes served in a stylish space.

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Hip counter-serve spot for creative pizzas, calzones & sandwiches plus gluten-free & vegan options.

3929 S Howell Ave (Milwaukee)

Hip counter-serve spot for creative pizzas, calzones & sandwiches plus gluten-free & vegan options.

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Charming bistro with exposed brick & a bar area, featuring signature pizzas, Italian subs & pastas.

623 S 2nd St (Milwaukee)

Charming bistro with exposed brick & a bar area, featuring signature pizzas, Italian subs & pastas.

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Landmark pizza parlor & bar serving thin-crust pies in an old-school setting since 1921.

2148 Mead St (Mt Pleasant)

Landmark pizza parlor & bar serving thin-crust pies in an old-school setting since 1921.

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Asian and Mexican dishes, hibachi plates and desserts offered at a spacious buffet restaurant.

4901 Washington Ave

Asian and Mexican dishes, hibachi plates and desserts offered at a spacious buffet restaurant.

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Amilinda

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Spanish & Portuguese plates are paired with cocktails & wine in a cozy-chic setting.

315 E Wisconsin Ave (Milwaukee)

Spanish & Portuguese plates are paired with cocktails & wine in a cozy-chic setting.

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Eatery with a wide-ranging comfort-food menu, thin-crust pizza & a full bar in tavern surrounds.

510 57th St (Kenosha)

Eatery with a wide-ranging comfort-food menu, thin-crust pizza & a full bar in tavern surrounds.

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Casual Italian kitchen showcasing classic pizzas, steaks, hearty pastas & sandwiches.

4621 6 Mile Rd

Casual Italian kitchen showcasing classic pizzas, steaks, hearty pastas & sandwiches.

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BaoBao Cuisine

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Vibrant eatery featuring pho (including seafood varieties) and fried seafood rice, along with bubble teas.

4624 S 27th St (Milwaukee)

Vibrant eatery featuring pho (including seafood varieties) and fried seafood rice, along with bubble teas.

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Classic restaurant/lounge in the historic Pfister Hotel offering steakhouse fare & live jazz.

425 E Mason St (Milwaukee)

Classic restaurant/lounge in the historic Pfister Hotel offering steakhouse fare & live jazz.

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A modern, rustic dining room in the Hotel Madrid serving upscale Spanish cuisine.

600 S 6th St (Milwaukee)

A modern, rustic dining room in the Hotel Madrid serving upscale Spanish cuisine.

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Sushi Yuki

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Trendy spot for sushi and other Japanese dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients.

2349 S Kinnickinnic Ave (Milwaukee)

Trendy spot for sushi and other Japanese dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients.

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Casual neighborhood Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, calzone & a long wine list.

314 Main St

Casual neighborhood Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, calzone & a long wine list.

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Sazzy B

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Lively brick-walled eatery & bar offering New American bites, cocktails & frequent live music.

5623 6th Ave (Kenosha)

Lively brick-walled eatery & bar offering New American bites, cocktails & frequent live music.

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Safina

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Italian eatery for familiar classics like pasta and eggplant parm, plus cocktails and wine.

785 N Jefferson St (Milwaukee)

Italian eatery for familiar classics like pasta and eggplant parm, plus cocktails and wine.

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SafeHouse

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Buzzy spy-themed hideaway features creative cocktails & casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior.

779 N Front St (Milwaukee)

Buzzy spy-themed hideaway features creative cocktails & casual fare in a quirky, dimly lit interior.

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Elevated take on Indian staples, including tandoori fare, served in a stylish space with outdoor seats.

223 N Water St Ste 100 (Milwaukee)

Elevated take on Indian staples, including tandoori fare, served in a stylish space with outdoor seats.

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Olde Madrid

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Casual, cozy spot serving Spanish tapas & paella plus sangria & cocktails in a vibrant orange venue.

418 6th St

Casual, cozy spot serving Spanish tapas & paella plus sangria & cocktails in a vibrant orange venue.

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Valeo's Pizza

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Longtime pizzeria serving pasta, specialty pies & other Italian fare inspired by family recipes.

5021 30th Ave (Kenosha)

Longtime pizzeria serving pasta, specialty pies & other Italian fare inspired by family recipes.

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Fast-casual destination serving fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese, milkshakes and beer, plus a gluten-free menu.

544 E Ogden Ave Unit B102 (Milwaukee)

Fast-casual destination serving fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese, milkshakes and beer, plus a gluten-free menu.

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Il Cervo

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Upscale eatery specializing in Italian fare and cocktails served in a serene dining room.

420 W Juneau Ave (Milwaukee)

Upscale eatery specializing in Italian fare and cocktails served in a serene dining room.

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Dozens of beers (many local), elevated pub grub & Sunday breakfast in a marina-side location.

2 Christopher Columbus Causeway

Dozens of beers (many local), elevated pub grub & Sunday breakfast in a marina-side location.

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Casual restaurant serving a menu of pizzas, sandwiches, and pastas, along with lasagna and other classic Italian options.

3840 Douglas Ave

Casual restaurant serving a menu of pizzas, sandwiches, and pastas, along with lasagna and other classic Italian options.

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Butcher & Barrel

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Modern, upscale eatery with exposed brick, an American steakhouse menu & innovative cocktails.

230 Main St

Modern, upscale eatery with exposed brick, an American steakhouse menu & innovative cocktails.

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Upscale restaurant serving premium steaks, seafood & wine in sophisticated surroundings.

720 N Plankinton Ave (Milwaukee)

Upscale restaurant serving premium steaks, seafood & wine in sophisticated surroundings.

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Marguerite

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Italian comfort cooking served in a cozy space with warm service, including a popular bread pudding.

500 Main St

Italian comfort cooking served in a cozy space with warm service, including a popular bread pudding.

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Relaxed cafe featuring 40-plus types of creative pizzas, wine & beer plus local art & live music.

101 W Mitchell St (Milwaukee)

Relaxed cafe featuring 40-plus types of creative pizzas, wine & beer plus local art & live music.

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Villa D' Carlo

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Longtime, family-friendly eatery serving thin-crust pizza, traditional Italian fare & tiramisu.

5140 6th Ave (Kenosha)

Longtime, family-friendly eatery serving thin-crust pizza, traditional Italian fare & tiramisu.

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Mexican enchiladas, fajitas & tacos pair with a variety of margaritas & beers in a dimly lit space.

3300 Sheridan Rd (Kenosha)

Mexican enchiladas, fajitas & tacos pair with a variety of margaritas & beers in a dimly lit space.

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Story Hill BKC

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Casual, urban nook with seasonal American fare & weekend brunch, plus retail wines, beers & spirits.

5100 W Bluemound Rd (Milwaukee)

Casual, urban nook with seasonal American fare & weekend brunch, plus retail wines, beers & spirits.

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Phở Cali

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Casual Vietnamese eatery with a big menu featuring pho and other noodle soups, plus vermicelli.

4756 S 27th St (Milwaukee)

Casual Vietnamese eatery with a big menu featuring pho and other noodle soups, plus vermicelli.

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Pho Spot MKE

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Cozy restaurant inside 3rd St. Market Hall serving Vietnamese staples including pho and banh mi.

275 W Wisconsin Ave Ste 100 (Milwaukee)

Cozy restaurant inside 3rd St. Market Hall serving Vietnamese staples including pho and banh mi.

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La Merenda

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Colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers & wine.

125 E National Ave (Milwaukee)

Colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers & wine.

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Smoke Shack

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Cozy spot serving slow-smoked barbecue meats & Southern-style sides in rustic environs.

332 N Milwaukee St (Milwaukee)

Cozy spot serving slow-smoked barbecue meats & Southern-style sides in rustic environs.

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Local fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.

3213 W Villard Ave (Milwaukee)

Local fast-food chain featuring fried chicken, fish & shrimp, plus wings, in a low-key setting.

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Café Corazón

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Colorful eatery serving locally sourced Mexican fare with many vegan options, plus margaritas.

3129 N Bremen St (Milwaukee)

Colorful eatery serving locally sourced Mexican fare with many vegan options, plus margaritas.

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Locally sourced New American fare, regional beers & global wines served in wood-accented digs.

1101 S 2nd St (Milwaukee)

Locally sourced New American fare, regional beers & global wines served in wood-accented digs.

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Casual restaurant featuring an American breakfast menu and lunch entrees, plus a kids' selection.

1521 Yout St

Casual restaurant featuring an American breakfast menu and lunch entrees, plus a kids' selection.

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Upscale steakhouse serving classic fare & an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting.

718 N Milwaukee St (Milwaukee)

Upscale steakhouse serving classic fare & an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting.

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All-you-can-eat featuring hot pots cooked at your table and Korean barbecue.

2116 N Farwell Ave (Milwaukee)

All-you-can-eat featuring hot pots cooked at your table and Korean barbecue.

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Traditional Neapolitan pizzas, plus pasta & drinks in a rustic setting with an 1890s Brooklyn vibe.

352 E Stewart St (Milwaukee)

Traditional Neapolitan pizzas, plus pasta & drinks in a rustic setting with an 1890s Brooklyn vibe.

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Classic chophouse with white tablecloths & warm woods offering steaks, seafood & a big wine list.

633 N 5th St (Milwaukee)

Classic chophouse with white tablecloths & warm woods offering steaks, seafood & a big wine list.

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Seafood dishes served in a family-friendly restaurant with a nautical theme & Lake Michigan views.

4917 7th Ave (Kenosha)

Seafood dishes served in a family-friendly restaurant with a nautical theme & Lake Michigan views.

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This cozy haunt with old-school, saloon-like decor serves cocktails & American comfort food.

219 E Michigan St (Milwaukee)

This cozy haunt with old-school, saloon-like decor serves cocktails & American comfort food.

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Rustic-chic eatery with an open kitchen serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, antipasti & more.

838 N Old World 3rd St (Milwaukee)

Rustic-chic eatery with an open kitchen serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, antipasti & more.

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Who's on Third

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Chill sports pub with wings, cheese curds & other American eats, plus craft beers & weekend brunch.

1007 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr (Milwaukee)

Chill sports pub with wings, cheese curds & other American eats, plus craft beers & weekend brunch.

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Stella Van Buren

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Posh Westin Hotel restaurant serving upscale Italian dishes, steaks & seafood, plus craft cocktails.

550 N Van Buren St (Milwaukee)

Posh Westin Hotel restaurant serving upscale Italian dishes, steaks & seafood, plus craft cocktails.

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Cavas

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Latin American dishes served in a compact, laid-back tapas restaurant with a riverside terrace.

401 E Erie St (Milwaukee)

Latin American dishes served in a compact, laid-back tapas restaurant with a riverside terrace.

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Modest eatery serving Korean classics with Pan-Asian influences, plus martinis & sake bombs.

423 6th St

Modest eatery serving Korean classics with Pan-Asian influences, plus martinis & sake bombs.

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Goodkind

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Inventive seasonal cuisine & house cocktails in an easygoing tavern setting with outdoor seats.

2457 S Wentworth Ave (Milwaukee)

Inventive seasonal cuisine & house cocktails in an easygoing tavern setting with outdoor seats.

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Casual deli with a European grocery serving sandwiches, subs, and breakfast options.

1706 Rapids Dr

Casual deli with a European grocery serving sandwiches, subs, and breakfast options.

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Xankia

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Pho noodle soups, banh mi sandwiches & other Vietnamese classics served in basic digs.

222 W Wells St (Milwaukee)

Pho noodle soups, banh mi sandwiches & other Vietnamese classics served in basic digs.

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Open, minimalist restaurant dishing up avant-garde offerings, plus desserts & cocktails.

614 56th St (Kenosha)

Open, minimalist restaurant dishing up avant-garde offerings, plus desserts & cocktails.

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Quaint bistro featuring upscale French fare, an extensive wine list & Lake Michigan views.

3133 E Newberry Blvd (Milwaukee)

Quaint bistro featuring upscale French fare, an extensive wine list & Lake Michigan views.

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Enduring drive-in & window-serve spot doling out burgers, fries & other American grub, plus shakes.

1500 Washington Rd (Kenosha)

Enduring drive-in & window-serve spot doling out burgers, fries & other American grub, plus shakes.

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Family-owned cafe serving American comfort food for breakfast and lunch in a laid-back setting.

2731 18th St (Kenosha)

Family-owned cafe serving American comfort food for breakfast and lunch in a laid-back setting.

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Sports bar offering pizza, bombers, and other pub grub in a family-friendly setting.

2322 Lathrop Ave

Sports bar offering pizza, bombers, and other pub grub in a family-friendly setting.

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Relaxed restaurant serving soul food, with a bar, and occasional live music and DJs.

501 6th St

Relaxed restaurant serving soul food, with a bar, and occasional live music and DJs.

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Ferraro's Pizza

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Neighborhood pizzeria offering deep-dish and pan options, including white-sauce pies.

3700 Meachem Rd (Mt Pleasant)

Neighborhood pizzeria offering deep-dish and pan options, including white-sauce pies.

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Wisconsin-born chain known for its creative pizzas including its signature mac 'n' cheese pie.

146 E Juneau Ave (Milwaukee)

Wisconsin-born chain known for its creative pizzas including its signature mac 'n' cheese pie.

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Wings are the specialty at this hangout, which offers pub grub & many TVs in simple, roomy digs.

2031 Lathrop Ave

Wings are the specialty at this hangout, which offers pub grub & many TVs in simple, roomy digs.

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Apple Holler

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Seasonal apple orchard & farm park with a year-round American restaurant.

5006 S Sylvania Ave (Sturtevant)

Seasonal apple orchard & farm park with a year-round American restaurant.

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Toast Milwaukee

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Hip spot for American daytime eats with coffee, beer & Bloody Marys, plus seasonal outdoor seating.

231 S 2nd St (Milwaukee)

Hip spot for American daytime eats with coffee, beer & Bloody Marys, plus seasonal outdoor seating.

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Saint Bibiana

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Burger, chicken sandwich eatery offering beer cheese, biscuits and gravy and cocktails, plus fried pickles.

1327 E Brady St (Milwaukee)

Burger, chicken sandwich eatery offering beer cheese, biscuits and gravy and cocktails, plus fried pickles.

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Homey eatery serving traditional Italian staples & wines by the glass in an old-school space.

2995 S Clement Ave (Milwaukee)

Homey eatery serving traditional Italian staples & wines by the glass in an old-school space.

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The Chef's Table

Restaurants

Restored venue hosting events with food and wine, plus tours and demonstrations.

500 S 3rd St (Milwaukee)

Restored venue hosting events with food and wine, plus tours and demonstrations.

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Relaxed pizzeria with a wide-ranging menu of pasta, hefty sandwiches, Mexican options & BBQ ribs.

6100 Washington Ave

Relaxed pizzeria with a wide-ranging menu of pasta, hefty sandwiches, Mexican options & BBQ ribs.

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Hungry Sumo

Restaurants

Traditional & creative sushi, Japanese & Thai small plates, rice bowls & ramen in a modern space.

2663 S Kinnickinnic Ave (Milwaukee)

Traditional & creative sushi, Japanese & Thai small plates, rice bowls & ramen in a modern space.

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Wonderland

Restaurants

Diner with an eclectic vibe serving vegan and vegetarian alternatives to American classics, as well as brunch fare.

732 E Burleigh St (Milwaukee)

Diner with an eclectic vibe serving vegan and vegetarian alternatives to American classics, as well as brunch fare.

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Warm, family-owned spot featuring breakfast, lunch, coffee & cocktails plus a curated retail space.

234 E Vine St (Milwaukee)

Warm, family-owned spot featuring breakfast, lunch, coffee & cocktails plus a curated retail space.

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