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Below we hope you will find some
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in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
Butch's Old Casino Steak
House
555 N. James Lovell St. (7th and Michigan)
(414) 271-8111
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., 5-11p.m.
I keep going to this restaurant, for meat lovers - this is
something special. While people argue where to get the
city's best steak, Butch's Old Casino always remains near
the top of the list. Chef/owner Butch Schettle is the
master of the grill. Armed with a cadre of cast iron
skillets, pounds of fresh mushrooms and an ocean of melted
Wisconsin butter, the man is serious when it comes to
putting a great steak on the plate. T-bones, Porterhouse and
Rib Eye are all massive, but the 20-oz. Steer Tenderloin is
the biggest steak we've ever seen. There are other choices.
The Mixed Grill contains an incredible pile of meat. A
10-oz. lamb chop, a 10-oz. veal chop and a 10-oz. pork chop
all fit their way onto the plate. The South American shrimp
are the size of small lobster, and the Chicken Casino is a
half of disjointed chicken. The bottom line -- don't even
think of dessert
It's a former disco turned steakhouse. Dual level dining
room with padded booths and a few antique slot machines
sprinkled throughout provide a perfect setting to carve up
one of the best steaks in town.
Mo's -- A Place For Steaks
720 N. Plankinton Ave.
414-272-0720
It's
the 1940s with a contemporary spin -- Sinatra, cocktails
shaken (not stirred) and steaks as big as your house. Owner
Johnny Vassallo has brought a touch of class to
downtown Milwaukee with his brand new steakhouse. Vasallo
tells us it's a Chicago-style steakhouse where platters full
of huge, aged steaks are delivered to the table, from the
bone in rib eye to a Sicilian style veal chop the size of
Wisconsin to a porterhouse that fills the plate, Chef
Michael Koenig and his hard working crew know how to put
the heat to the meat. Somehow save room for dessert. The
chocolate truffle cake and the strawberry shortcake are even
better than Grandma used to make. We're happy to add Mo's to
the short list of great steaks in Milwaukee -- joining ranks
with Coerper's Five O'Clock Club, Butch's Old Casino, Eddie
Martini's and Vinifera. Welcome Mo's!
Open Monday -Saturday 5 - 11 p.m.
Mader's Restaurant
1037 North Old World Third Street Milwaukee, WI 53203 US
Phone Number: (414) 271-3377
Executive Chef: Craig Wolf
Entertainment: There is a German brass duo every Saturday
night.
Voted Milwaukee's favorite ethnic restaurant, Mader's
serves German dishes and Continental specialties. Welcome
to Mader's restaurant, one of America's most unique
German restaurants since 1902. Enjoy the authentic cuisine,
medieval armour and collectibles galleries. Looking to
put a little 'oomph' in your oom-pa-pa? Well, then,
Mader's is the place for fine German fare! Step into the
lofty, Bavarian restaurant and find yourself in a joint
Beowulf might call home. Walls covered by enormous steins,
ax-hewn rafters, stag horns and coats of arms,set the stage
for a meal of wiener schnitzel and knockwurst, the house
favorites. Traditional standbys, such as chicken Kiev and
prime rib, are also available. Getting full, yet? Wash it
all down with an import lager, dark as the Black Forest, and
you'd swear you were at Oktoberfest, minus the liederhosen.--David
Roberts
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday
- Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm -
10:00pm; Sunday: 10:30am - 9:00pm; Sunday Brunch: 10:30am -
2:00pm
Bartolotta Ristorante
7616 W State Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
414 771 7910
Authentic Italian in Wauwatosa.
On a quaint street in the village of Wauwatosa, five minutes
by car from downtown, this place is known for its rustic
Italian cuisine, especially fresh fish.
Have your choice of sumptuous fresh pasta dishes and
entrees, with zingy sauces and lighter seasonal fare. Even
traditional favorites acquire a new aura in this kitchen --
possibly because Bartolotta prepares food with more
authenticity than many Italian restaurants in the Midwest.
Somehow, the cost of all this good food remains
down-to-earth. I found limited choices on the menu, limited
parking, and limited elbow room. What was wasn't limited was
the decibel level. No lunch weekends
AE, D, DC, MC, V.
Caterina's Italian Ristorante
9104 S. Oklahoma Ave.
541-4200
Mon-Thurs:
11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri-Sat: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sunday: 4 p.m.
- 10 p.m.
Don't let the size of this tiny little south side restaurant
fool you. After nearly two decades, these people know what
they are doing. Once inside this charming cafe the
Ingrilli family will work its magic and do its best to
transfer you directly into the heart of Italy. Cozy,
romantic booths offer a retreat from the busy dining room
action which is, at times, brisk as huge platters of food
are served in abundance. Typical South side family
clientele. After 20 years Caterina's has become a
popular spot for friends, families and those in quest of a
little romance. The star of the show. Both Northern and
Southern style dishes are served almost by the pound. The
Shrimp Linguini , Grilled Swordfish, Pork Chops Calabrese
and monsterous lambchops with fresh mint all show the
diversity of the expansive menu and portions are large
enough that a doggie bag will follow you home. Toss in a
complimentary antipasto platter, a just out-of- the-oven
loaf of bread, soup, and salad make dinner at Caterina’s one
of the best values in town.
Coerper's 5 O'Clock Club
2416 W. State St.
414-342-3553
Tuesday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.
It's a lottery of good taste as each Tuesday afternoon the
phone lines light up as callers scramble to secure one of
the hottest tables in town and get a chance to put a knife
and fork on a table size steak of which legends are made.
Little has changed at Milwaukee's oldest steak house since
they opened their doors well over 50 years ago. It's
reservations only, and those fortunate to have one will
encounter the same active bar where cocktails and
conversation have flowed for generations. It is here owner
continues the tradition of his late father and greets you,
takes your drink order and allows the kitchen top get to
work on your food before you are summoned to your table.
1950s steakhouse, plain and simple. Dark woodwork sets the
tone, and the dining room rocks each night. It's nonstop
action from start to finish and the dining room is a
constant blur of activity. People come here to eat, overeat
and eat some more. Ah, did someone say steaks? That's what
brings them in and keeps them coming back for more.
Monster-sized and high quality, they serve as a foundation
for one of the most unusual dining experiences in the city.
At Coerper's, size does indeed count, and it affects
performance, too. It's extra large everything. From the
gigantic bowl of fresh greens and relish tray, to the loaf
of sour dough bread, to the one pound baked potatoes to the
charbroiled steaks (so heavy that they are wheeled to the
table). Nobody leaves here hungry. Meat choices include a
huge tenderloin, T-bone and porterhouse. But steer yourself
to the New York strip, a fork tender beauty that is simply
one great piece of meat. After 50 years of business,
Coerper's has developed a loyal clientele of all shapes
and sizes. Young and old, dressed and casual, these folks
are here to eat and take no prisoners. A full bar and
slim wine list. This is a cocktail lounge of the '50s, and
martinis and Manhattans are the rule of the day.
Balistreri's Italian/American
Ristorante
812 N. 68th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
414-475-1414
A local fixture for 30 years, this spot is famous for pizza
but offers an extensive selection of appetizers, sandwiches,
sides, pastas, seafood entrées, "Old Italian Favorites" and,
of course, pizza. "Something to Nibble On" options include
breaded calamari rings and fried clam strips. Weekdays
feature luncheon specials like Sicilian-style steak and
lasagna. An Italian sausage sandwich is offered alongside
corned beef on rye and egg salad. No surprises with the
dinner entrées: mostaccioli with plain sauce can be ordered
with meatballs or meat sauce and chicken Parmesan comes with
a side of spaghetti. Seafood lovers can choose from options
like breaded lake perch and fried shrimp. Pizzas (three
sizes) are prepared with a range of familiar toppings such
as pepperoni, anchovies, sausage and mushrooms in any
combination. Finish in a traditional vein with cannoli,
spumoni or the homemade cherry torte.
Calderone Club
842 N. Old World Third St.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone:(414) 273-3236
Calderone Club has been serving Milwaukee wonderful
Italian food for more than 30 years. This bistro-style
dining experience, located across the street from the
Hyatt Regency-Milwaukee, serves hand-made pasta, pizza
(thin crust and one of the best in town), seafood, and daily
specials. Enjoy microbrews, imports, or a glass from Gino's
wine list. Take out is available too.
Lunch
Daily: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Dinner: Sun-Thur: 4:00
p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fri-Sat: 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.; Fri: fish fry.
Eddie Martini's
8612 Watertown Plank Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Phone: (414) 771-6680
Fax: (414) 771-5034
Steaks. Cigars. Martinis. We're not located across the
street from a hospital for nothing. 1999 Reader's Choice
Awards: Best Steak, Best Business Lunch, Greatest Waitstaff.
More Info: Expertly prepared to-order steaks, chops, poultry
and seafood. Imagine the restaurants you've seen in movies
of the 1940's: waiters in white jackets and black ties,
bartenders shaking martinis, art deco accouterments, rich
raised-panel woodwork. That's Eddie Martini's.
It's a supper club, it's a steakhouse. It's a place to
relax, enjoy good food and be catered to.
GRENADIER'S
747 N. Broadway St., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414/276-0747
Imaginative dishes such as tenderloin of veal with raspberry
sauce combine French classics with Asian or Indian flavors
and are served in the dining room and handsome, darkly
furnished piano bar. Jacket required. Closed Sun. No lunch
Sat.
AE, D, DC, MC, V.
JAKE'S
6030 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, WI, USA
Phone: 414/771-0550
Wauwatosa, Brookfield
American/Casual, Continental
There are two suburban locations for this longtime Milwaukee
favorite that earned its reputation with perfectly prepared
steaks and heaps of french-fried onion rings. Not to be
missed are the fresh fish selections, escargot, roast
duckling, and Bailey's chocolate-chip cheesecake. No
lunch.
AE, DC, MC, V.
KARL RATZSCH'S OLD WORLD RESTAURANT
320 E. Mason St., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414/276-2720
In the authentic German atmosphere of this family-owned
restaurant, dirndl-clad waitresses serve schnitzel, roast
duckling, and sauerbraten. The main dining room is decked
out with murals, chandeliers made from antlers, and antique
beer steins. Piano music on Friday and Saturday nights adds
to the fun. Closed Sun. No lunch.
AE, D, DC, MC, V.
ENGLISH ROOM
Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Phone: 414/390-3832
In the Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee's premier hotel restaurant
has a formal atmosphere and plenty of original 19th-century
paintings. Recommended dishes are rack of lamb, seared crab
cakes, and lobster-and-shrimp bisque
No lunch
. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
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