Eating Out
African Restaurant
Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant 1824 N. Farwell Ave. ethiopiancottagerest.com
The restaurant’s identify refers back to the conventional dwellings of Ethiopia, the place the scrumptious stews redolent of Africa and the Close to East have been ready over open fires and arrayed on a crepe-like sourdough referred to as injera. The hearty custom is stored alive at Ethiopian Cottage, which options an assortment of meat and vegetarian choices plus Ethiopian beer, espresso, tea and honey wine. (David Luhrssen)
Finalists: Alem Ethiopian Village Blue Star Cafe Immy's African Delicacies
Bar Meals
Camino 434 S. 2nd St. CaminoMKE.com
Situated in Walker’s Level, Camino combines the attraction of a dive bar with the meals of a top-notch eatery. A craft beer pairs nicely with loads of deep-fried choices, in addition to an array of pierogis, wings and sandwiches. A fast chew to go together with your drink or a full meal can be found right here, and all of their specialties are executed very nicely. (Allen Halas)
Finalists: Pete's Pub Steny's Tavern & Grill The Stillery
Barbecue / Ribs
Double B's BBQ Restaurant & Timbers MKE Fashion BBQ Meals Truck 7420 W. Greenfield Ave. doublebs.com
Double B’s believes barbecue is an artwork. Their hickory-smoked ribs, brisket and hen are cooked low and gradual. They’ve obtained burgers, too, and together with mac and cheese, coleslaw and cornbread that flatter a real barbecue meal. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Barbecue Heaven's Desk BBQ Iron Grate BBQ Co. Smoke Shack
Finalists: Ribs Pitch's Lounge & Restaurant Sandras On The Park Smoke Shack
Breakfast / Brunch
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Blue's Egg 317 N. 76th St. bluesegg.com
If it’s breakfast or brunch (or each), then Blue’s Egg is the place to go for distinctive approaches to conventional dishes. Hash browns get particular therapy: pulled ham, aged Provolone, hen Chorizo roasted mushroom. And for these watching their energy, there’s even skinny browns. And that’s just the start. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Breakfast Honey Butter Cafe Mad Rooster Cafe Candy Diner
Finalists: Brunch Candy Diner The Noble Sabrosa Cafe
Brew Pub / Fish Fry / Cheese Curds
Lakefront Brewery 1872 N. Commerce St. lakefrontbrewery.com
Extra of a beer corridor than a pub, Lakefront’s hospitality is famous, and so are their beers. Their spacious bar and eating space, overlooking the river, function their array of beers and an intensive restaurant menu with the whole lot from Friday barbecue and cheese curds to mac & cheese, brats and kielbasa. Don’t miss their well-known brewery tour! (Barry Houlehen)
Finalists: Brew Pub Eagle Park Brewing Firm Faklandia Brewing The Explorium Brewpub Third Ward
Finalists: Fish Fry Kegel's Inn The Packing Home Sandras on the Park The Stillery
Finalists: Fried Cheese Curds AJ Bombers Camino Faklandia Brewing
Buffet
Maharaja 1550 N. Farwell Ave. maharajahrestaurants.com
After the pandemic, Maharaja in the reduction of its famously well-liked lunch buffet to Saturday and Sunday solely. On weekdays, they provide as an alternative a $13 lunch particular with many choices to fulfill longtime followers of the restaurant (except you have been one in every of these individuals who stuffed your plate 4 instances on the buffet line). (David Luhrssen)
Finalists: Casablanca Golden Corral Buffet & Grill India Backyard New China Buffet Singha Thai Restaurant
Burgers / Ice Cream-Frozen Custard Stand
Kopp’s A number of places kopps.com
Kopp’s opened its first location in 1950 and is taken into account one of many “Large Three” of Milwaukee’s frozen custard legacy. Though they provide customary vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavored frozen custard, they’re identified for extra unique concoctions like blueberry cheesecake, tiramisu or peanut butter, together with a “taste of the day.” Their generously sized “jumbo” burgers can be found with a spread of toppings. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Burgers AJ Bombers Artful Cow Oscar's Pub & Grill
Finalists: Ice Cream-Frozen Custard Stand: Gilles Frozen Custard Kilwins Milwaukee Bayshore Leon's Frozen Custard
Burrito / Mexican Restaurant / Taco
Café Corazón A number of Areas corazonmilwaukee.com
Clearly there’s a lot to love about Café Corazon. When you’ve Milwaukee’s greatest burrito, taco, and margarita, you’ve obtained to be the most effective Mexican restaurant! The enjoyable and colourful decor, nice waitstaff, regionally sourced components, and glorious vegan and gluten free choices solely add to Corazon’s recognition. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Burrito Botanas Restaurant Electrical Lime Taqueria Jalisco Restaurant Mr. Señor's Finalists: Mexican Restaurant Botanas Restaurant Electrical Lime Taqueria Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant Finalists: Taco Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria Electrical Lime Taqueria Paloma Taco and Tequila
Carribean Restaurant
Sabor Tropical sabortropicalmke.com
Sabor means taste. Able to enterprise past Milwaukee’s many effective Mexican eating places? Sabor’s menu presents an important stepping off level for culinary explorations. Attempt the Mofongo Rellenos, fried inexperienced plantains stuffed hen, shrimp, fish, or lobster cooked in Caribbean creole sauce topped with pork skins and cilantro. (Blaine Schultz)
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Finalists: Island Jam Mobay Cafe Uppa Yard
Central / South American Restaurant
Chef Paz Restaurant 9039 W. Nationwide Ave. chefpaz.com
Chef Paz is all about bringing within the freshest components and turning these components into pretty Peruvian meals. Phenomenal empanadas, fantastically ready seafood, beef, or hen, all brightened with particular seasoning, contemporary lime and cilantro. Chef Paz really brings the scrumptious flavors of South America to West Allis. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: C-viche El Salvador Restaurant MKE Noche Restaurant & Bar Triciclo Peru
Low-cost Eats
Conjejitos Place 539 W. Virginia St. conejitos-place.com
Opened in 1972 by Jose “Conejito” Garza, this fan favourite nonetheless serves lots of the authentic choices debuted almost 50 years in the past—and at extraordinarily inexpensive costs. After which there’s these traditional paper plates that make it all of the extra particular. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Louie's Char Canine & Butter Burgers Actual Chili Taco Mike’s
Chef
Adam Pawlak greateffingpasta.com
Nationwide, Adam Pawlak could be identified for his stint on the favored chef’s competitors Hell’s Kitchen. However the founding father of Egg & Flour Pasta Bar, which debuted at Crossroads Collective on the East Aspect, launched this gifted chef to native stardom. Search for his creations at his three Egg & Flour places or at E&F Pizzeria, additionally at Crossroads Collective. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: John Chandler Chris Ghobrial Gregory Leon
Hen Wings
Factors East Pub 1501 N. Jackson St. ThePointsEastPub.com
Whereas some wing institutions satisfaction themselves on having quite a lot of sauces and kinds to their choices, Level’s East has lengthy been the gold customary for hen wings in Milwaukee. With a dry rub that’s second to none, the bar is tucked away on the East Aspect, and has gained recognition largely on phrase of mouth. (Allen Halas)
Finalists: Limanski's Pub Steny's Tavern & Grill TomKen's Bar & Grill
Chinese language Restaurant
DanDan 360 E. Erie St. dandanmke.com
Co-Founders Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Ceremony take Asian fusion delicacies and serve it up in a trendy but relaxed setting proper within the coronary heart of Milwaukee’s Third Ward. From dim sum and dumplings to the ever well-liked DanDan Noodles (floor pork with chili oil), it’s all there—and an entire lot extra. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Emperor of China Jing's Momo Mee Asian Delicacies Sze Chuan Restaurant
Espresso Store
Colectivo Espresso Lakefront 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive colectivocoffee.com
Colectivo Espresso, which started with humble beginnings in 1993 as Alterra, has grown to 12 places all through the Milwaukee Space, together with cafés in Madison and Chicago. Their picturesque lakefront location is housed in an 1888 historic Milwaukee River Flushing Station. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Anodyne Espresso Roasting Co. Dream Lab Valentine Espresso Co.
Donuts
Grebe's Bakery grebesbakery.com
A cruller from Grebe’s. Finish of story. OK, additionally they provide donuts, cookies, breakfast sandwiches, lunches and scorching ham and rolls on Sunday. However it’s the crullers. (Benjamin Dover)
Finalists: Cranky Al's Donut Monster Sugar Dice Donuts
Household Pleasant Restaurant
SafeHouse 777 N. Entrance St. safe-house.com
Half restaurant, half “spy bar,” that is the place for extra than simply good foods and drinks. As soon as you determine the situation (SE has conveniently offered the tackle), “spy recruits” must move a take a look at to enter. After which the enjoyable actually begins. That’s, if you may get in. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Meyer's Restaurant Bar & Banquet Corridor Papa Luigi's Pizza The Stillery
Farm-To-Desk Restaurant
Odd Duck 2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. oddduckrestaurant.com
When Odd Duck opened a decade in the past, the excitement about “farm-to-table” was simply starting. This cozy eatery in Bay View has since develop into a forerunner in sourcing contemporary, seasonal produce and components from native farms and producers. In early 2022, Odd Duck homeowners Melissa Buchholz and Ross Bachhuber will transfer the restaurant to a brand new location in Walker’s Level. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Braise Restaurant & Culinary Faculty Morel Parkside 23
French Restaurant
Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café 7610 Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa lerevecafe.com
French meals at its best and a menu assured to have you ever talking French very quickly. The menu is in depth and straightforward to comply with. And In case your motto in life is, “eat dessert first,” then look no additional. The dazzling, colourful show of macarons (baked almond meringue cookies with flavored French buttercream filling), will likely be an important begin, or end, or each. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro Pastiche Bistro Sanford Restaurant
Frozen Yogurt Store
Yo Mama! A number of Areas yomamagoodness.com
One of the simplest ways to method Yo Mama’s self-serve fro-yo dispensers is to inform your self that it’s a “wholesome” selection. There are at all times a number of flavors of yogurt and a full bar of toppings. Value is set by the burden of your creation, a reality which may be exhausting to recollect within the face of such scrumptious choices. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: My Yo My Sensible Cow Yogurt Store Yo Manufacturing unit
Gelato Store
Chilly Spoons Gelato 5924 W. Vliet St. coldspoonsgelato.com
Chilly Spoons Gelato produces 24 rotating traditional and customized flavors of gelati and sorbetti on web site in small batches. Bought a favourite taste you’ll be able to’t get sufficient of? Cease in every Tuesday for Improve Day; get a medium serving for the worth of a small, or a big serving for the worth of a medium. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Divino Gelato Cafe Ltd Golosi Gelato Cafe
German Restaurant
Mader's Restaurant 1041 N. Previous World Third St. madersrestaurant.com
Based in 1902, nearly all of Milwaukee’s inhabitants then have been German immigrants and so they drank, what else? Beer. It’s nonetheless as well-liked as ever at the moment, serving conventional German dishes in Bavarian decor with loads of distinctive German brews. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Bavarian Bierhaus Kegel's Inn Von Trier
Gluten-Free/Pleasant Restaurant
Lazy Susan MKE 2378 S. Howell Ave. lazysusanmke@gmail.com
Lazy Susan’s culinary group are aces on the subject of creativity within the kitchen. They give attention to what’s contemporary and accessible, selecting native components every time attainable to create their menu, which modifications month-to-month. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes are clearly marked on the menu. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Cafe Manna Electrical Lime Taqueria Wauwatiki Bar & Grill
Connoisseur Restaurant / Romantic Restaurant
Lake Park Bistro 3133 E. Newberry Blvd. bartolottas.com/lake-park-bistro
It’s not exhausting to grasp why so many date nights, engagements, and anniversary dinners occur at Lake Park Bistro. Comfortable lighting, intimate eating areas, and fairly views of the lake set the stage for a particular night. The excellent meals, ready and introduced with utmost care will flip it right into a spectacularly particular night. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Connoisseur Restaurant Ardent Coco's Seafood and Steakhouse Sanford Restaurant Finalists: Romantic Restaurant Onesto SALA - Trendy Sicilian Eating The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar
Greek Restaurant
Oakland Gyros A number of places oaklandgyros.com
The unique Oakland Gyros benefited from its location close to the UW-Milwaukee campus and on the identical block as a well-liked pupil bar, Axel’s. It’s nothing fancy, nevertheless it presents beneficiant parts of tasty Greek meals at cheap costs and served up shortly. The formulation was so profitable that Oakland Gyros has replicated itself on the South Aspect with identify and menu intact. (David Luhrssen)
Finalists: Apollo Cafe Cosmos Cafe Ouzo Cafe
Scorching Canine / Kitchen Open After 10 p.m.
The Vanguard 2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. VanguardBar.com
Whereas they provide a full menu of delicious sausages, The Vanguard in Bay View is aware of precisely what they’re doing with their all-beef scorching canines. Smoked with paprika and served with mustard, you may as well up the ante in your canine by styling it after cities round North America. (Allen Halas)
Finalists: Scorching Canine Dr. Dawg | Glendale Martino's Italian Beef and Scorching Canine Actual Chili Riley's Good Canine
Finalists: Kitchen Open After 10 P.M. Blackwood Brothers Restaurant & Social Membership Electrical Lime Taqueria Pete's Pub Actual Chili
Resort Restaurant
Mason Avenue Grill 425 E. Mason St. masonstreetgrill.com
Situated within the Pfister Resort on the principle flooring, Mason Avenue Grill is the traditional place for steaks and different chophouse fare cooked on wood-fire grills, that includes reside jazz music. However there’s loads of different selections together with fish, hen and barley risotto. One thing for each palate. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: ARIA – The Restaurant at Saint Kate Eldr+Rime Kimpton Journeyman Resort The Iron Horse Resort Tre Rivali
Indian / Pakistani Restaurant
Cafe India Bay View 2201 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. cafeindiamke.us
Cafe India started as a counter service location in Walker’s Level that drew enterprise for its lunch buffet. Just a few years later, a second location was added down the road in Bay View. It’s bigger with seating for as much as 90, plus a full bar with a give attention to Indian beer and wine. The area was transformed and contains an outside patio. (Morton Shlabotnik)
Finalists: Cafe India Walker’s Level India Backyard Maharaja
Irish Restaurant
County Clare Irish Inn & Pub 1234 N. Astor St. countyclare-inn.com
Sure, they’ve corned beef and cabbage, and loads of potato dishes, however County Clare additionally presents a inventive menu of Irish American fare for dinner and Sunday brunch, served of their charming eating room. Shepherd’s pie, smoked salmon, Irish pudding, bangers (sausages), and a full Irish breakfast are just some of the choices. And hey, the place else can you purchase your entire kitchen employees a spherical of pints? (Barry Houlehen)
Finalists: McBob's Pub & Grill Mo's Irish Pub Wauwatosa Moran’s Pub Mulligans Irish Pub & Grill
Italian Restaurant
Tenuta's Italian Restaurant 2995 S. Clement Ave. tenutasitalian.com
Though tucked onto a quiet Bay View road, Tenuta’s is a vacation spot for diners throughout the metro space for its genuine, well-served Italian dishes. The pizza is so good that a few of us seldom enterprise into the opposite half of the menu. (David Luhrssen)
Finalists: Papa Luigi's Pizza SALA - Trendy Sicilian Eating Tavolino | Wine + Pasta + Pizza
Japanese Restaurant
Hungry Sumo 2663 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. hungrysumosushibar.com
When the pandemic hit, Hungry Sumo took precautions, continued as takeout solely and continued providing tasty meals in stride. With traditional maki, teriyaki, nigiri/sashimi, ramen and extra the menu presents loads of navigation. Should you’ve by no means tried black rice, it is best to. (Blaine Schultz)
Finalists: Fujiyama (West Allis) Kawa Ramen and Sushi Kyoto
Jewish / Kosher-Fashion Restaurant / Sandwich
Benji's Deli A number of Areas benjisdeliandrestaurant.com
Should you’re craving an genuine Reuben or a piping scorching bowl of matzo ball soup, however don’t have any plans for a visit to NYC, head on over to Benji’s Deli. All-day breakfasts, together with fan favourite hoppel popple, are additionally fairly well-liked. Attempt the distinctive potato pancakes, that are at all times served with applesauce and bitter cream. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Jewish-Kosher Stye Restaurant Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette Jake's Deli North Finalists: Sandwich Bavette La Boucherie Boo Boo's Sandwich Store Cousins Subs Riley's Sandwich Co.
Korean Restaurant
Momo Mee Asian Delicacies 10 E. Greenfield Ave. momomeerestaurant.com
The dumpling and noodle-centric restaurant receives rave critiques, which could simply be traced to government chef and proprietor Tony Ho’s philosophy “I would like individuals to expertise scrumptious and flavorful meals … individuals ought to stroll out figuring out they simply skilled one thing nice.” (Blaine Schultz)
Finalists: Char'd Fortunate Ginger Merge | Korean Fried Hen + Soju Bar Seoul Korean Restaurant Stone Bowl Grill
Louisiana – Southern Restaurant / Soul Meals
Maxie’s 6732 W. Fairview Ave. maxiesmke.com
A winner in two classes, it’s simple to grasp why, on the subject of Maxie’s selection of cuisines—Cajun, Creole, BBQ. After which there’s all that seafood: Blue Level oysters, shrimp & grits. and naturally, there should be fried inexperienced tomatoes! (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Louisiana-Southern Crawdaddy's on Greenfield On the Bayou Tupelo Honey Finalists: Soul Meals Daddy's Soul Meals & Grille Nino's Southern Sides Perkins Boyz On Tha Grill
Meditterranean Restaurant / Center Jap Restaurant
Casablanca A number of places casablanceonbrady.com
Center Jap meals wasn’t well-known in Milwaukee when the unique Casablanca opened on Mitchell Avenue. Now positioned on Brady Avenue and Bluemound Street, Casablanca serves beef, lamb, hen, seafood and plenty of vegetarian dishes in conventional model. Search for the whole lot from falafel to baklava. (David Luhrssen)
Finalists: Mediterranean Restaurant Aladdin Center East Aspect Pita Palace Mediterranean Delicacies Taqwas Bakery and Restaurant Finalists: Center Jap Restaurant Damascus Gate Restaurant Center East Aspect Taqwas Bakery and Restaurant
New Restaurant (Opened in 2021)
Tupelo Honey 911 N. Broadway tupelohoneycafe.com
Tupelo Honey has shortly made its mark in Milwaukee with its do-it-yourself Southern-style dishes and modern cocktails. There’s the classics like bone-in fried hen. However how about meatloaf with a bourbon peppercorn glaze? Wash it down with a turmeric ginger tonic and settle in. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Blackwood Brothers Restaurant & Social Membership Electrical Lime Taqueria Idiot's Errand MKE Center East Aspect
Outside Eating
Zócalo Meals Park 363 S. Sixth St. zocalomke.com
Milwaukee’s first meals truck park opened in 2019 with a various array of distributors, a tavern and out of doors and indoor seating. It has grown to develop into not only a premier launchpad for meals entrepreneurs however a strong neighborhood hub. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Café Benelux Electrical Lime Taqueria Lakefront Brewery Sandras On The Park
Pizzeria – Deep Dish
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria A number of Areas LouMalnatis.com
With a historical past of deep dish excellence, few know pizza like Lou Malnati’s. With the traditional Chicago-style recipe and a crisp, golden crust, the restaurant’s pizza is prompt consolation meals. Their pies come from a lineage of pizza perfection, and are positive to make your mouth water upon first sight. (Allen Halas)
Finalists: Falbo Bros Pizzeria Fixture Pizza Pub Rosati's Pizza Tenuta's Italian Restaurant
Pizzeria – Skinny Crust
Zaffiro's Pizza & Bar 1724 N Farwell Ave zaffirospizza.com
Beloved by generations for his or her Milwaukee-style, skinny crust pizza, Zaffiro’s has maintained their excessive requirements and continued to generate new legions of followers. Satellite tv for pc places in choose Marcus theaters now can help you get pleasure from the identical nice pizza whereas watching the most recent movies—minus the traditional crimson and white checked tablecloths, in fact. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Balistreri's Italian-American Ristorante Ned's Pizza Papa Luigi's Pizza
Pizzeria – Wooden-Fired Oven
Santino's Little Italy 352 E. Stewart St. Santinoslittleitaly.com
That wood-fired oven and the distinctive pizza crust are solely two causes for eating at Santino’s. Sophia Loren is normally behind the bar—not filling wine glasses however on the large display in colourful scenes from Italy through classic motion pictures. The lengthy bar-dining rooms are darkish and comfy and suggests one thing theatrical—the proper setting for a restaurant that refines Italian classics to a excessive stage. (David Luhrssen)
Finalists: Flour Woman and Flame San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana Wy'east Pizza
Place To Eat Alone
Beerline Cafe 2076 N. Commerce St. beerlinecafe.com
Need to get away with out getting away? The Beerline Café presents a sunny hideaway tucked in Commerce Avenue aka the Beerline. The casual restaurant is a cheap to reasonably priced low-environmental-impact vegetarian “fresh-casual” café specializing in distinctive, candy and savory crepe creations, panini-style sandwiches, soups, salads, wholesome smoothies and contemporary juices. (Blaine Schultz)
Finalists: Electrical Lime Taqueria Pete's Pub Actual Chili Taco Mike’s
Ramen
Pink Gentle Ramen 1749 N. Farwell Ave. redlightramen.com
This time of 12 months, what is healthier than ramen? Returning BOM champ, the subterranean Pink Gentle Ramen grew from a pop-up by the nice of us at Ardent right into a vacation spot. The standard ramen choices are complemented by sake, slushie cocktails, fusion appetizers and desserts. (Blaine Schultz)
Finalists: Hungry Sumo Kawa Ramen and Sushi Tanpopo Ramen & Sushi Restaurant
Restaurant Open on Christmas Day
The Packing Home 900 E. Layton Ave. packinghousemke.com
The Packing Home is an at all times comfy reminder of the golden age of supper-club eating with its beneficiant parts and array of appetizers, soups, steaks, poultry, veal, seafood—and nice fish frys. (David Luhrssen)
Finalists: Andreas Household Restaurant Pallas Restaurant
Restaurant Service
Steny's Tavern & Grill 800 S. Second St. StenysTavern.com
Walker’s Level sports activities bar Steny’s Tavern & Grill is aware of the best way to do sport day proper. A big employees behind the bar and all through the sprawling restaurant space retains hundreds of patrons happy yearly. Whenever you add in shuttle service to main occasions and the overall environment of the institution, Steny’s will get you to the sport as solely they know the way. (Allen Halas)
Finalists: Coco's Seafood and Steakhouse Electrical Lime Taqueria Sandras on the Park The Stillery
Restaurant With A View
Harbor Home 550 N. Harbor Drive bartolottas.com/harbor-house
The gorgeous views of Lake Michigan supplied by the home windows contained in the restaurant are fairly robust to high. Relying on the season, climate, and time of day you’ll be able to marvel on the many moods of the lake and sky whereas eating on scrumptious, contemporary seafood ready with the care you’d anticipate from a Bartolotta restaurant. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro Lake Park Bistro Lakefront Brewery
Seafood Restaurant
St. Paul Fish Firm stpaulfish.com
If it’s fish you’re wanting, that is the place with each selection conceivable. The New England model boils are the most recent addition to the menu, together with your selection of lobster, crab or seafood. However the lobster roll is pretty much as good as its East Coast. variations. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Coco's Seafood and Steakhouse Harbor Home Third Coast Provisions
Soups
Soup Market A number of places thesoupmarket.com
The Soup Market’s scratch-made soups begin with a basis of shares simmered from contemporary beef, poultry, greens and herbs. Day by day requirements embrace hen noodle and a weekly featured chili, together with three to 6 featured soups together with vegetarian choices. They’ve additionally obtained salads, sandwiches and desserts. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Benji's Deli LOUP - Soup with a Native Twist Pete's Pub Soup Bros.
Steakhouse / Supper Membership
5 O'Clock Steakhouse 2416 W. State St. fiveoclocksteakhouse.com
Few issues in life are higher than having fun with a superbly ready steak from a correct supper membership. 5 O’Clock has mastered the best way to ship that have. Prime-notch service, comfy but elegant environment, tasty traditional cocktails, and high-quality meats cooked to your specs. Bon Appétit! (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Steakhouse Carnevor Coco's Seafood and Steakhouse Mason Avenue Grill Finalists: Supper Membership Joey Gerard's - A Bartolotta Supper Membership The Packing Home Sandra’s on the Park
Avenue Meals Vendor
Pedro's South American Meals facebook.com/empanadasmke
Milwaukeeans love empanadas. Whereas there are lots of nice selections within the space to indulge on this delicacy that originated in Spain and Portugal, Pedro’s South American Meals provides Latin American influences to take this tasty road meals to new heights. Their empanada varieties like pulled pork, hen mole or a vegetarian providing of spinach feta have been successful round city on the Shorewood Farmers Market, Pridetoberfest, the Deer District and Black Husky Brewing. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Shorty's Grilled Cheese That Taco Man Vocado MKE
Sub Sandwich
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs 2907 N. Oakland Ave. chebahut.com
You received’t discover cannabis-infused meals at Cheba Hut, however this store has enjoyable with a ganja theme and sandwich names that play on hashish strains. Recognized for its laid-back environment and “toasted subs,” this Arizona-based chain opened its first retailer in Milwaukee this previous 12 months. Whereas the gourmand subs are tasty, the store’s recognition may also be additional testomony that Wisconsinites are able to embrace all issues hashish (ahem, Wisconsin State Legislature). (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Cousins Subs Riley's Sandwich Co. Suburpia
Sushi
Kyoto 7453 W. Layton Ave. kyotomke.com
As sushi has develop into an increasing number of well-liked, so has Kyoto which serves up all kinds of this traditional Japanese dish. “Sushi” refers to fish and different seafood and generally made with egg or greens like cucumber and avocado. You’ll discover much more unique dishes like Peruvian mango roll together with its Bubble Tea drinks. (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Hungry Sumo Rice N Roll Bistro Screaming Tuna Milwaukee
Takeout / Curbside Pickup
Twisted Vegetation 4905 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy twistedplants.com
Twisted Vegetation took the leap from a meals truck to opening a brick-and-mortar location simply because the pandemic shutdown hit, however prospects readily took benefit of the restaurant’s curbside pickup mannequin to get their vegan consolation meals. The initmate eating room has since opened, however the curbside choice stays well-liked. Bonus: the environmentally pleasant carryout containers are biodegradable. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Electrical Lime Taqueria Sandras on the Park The Stillery
Tapas (Small Plates)
La Merenda 125 E. Nationwide Ave. lamerenda125.com
For almost 15 years, La Merenda has been a Walker’s Level go-to for glorious world delicacies. All the things is creatively ready from regionally sourced meals and introduced in a bite-sized manner that has charmed diners from the start. (Susan Harpt Grimes)
Finalists: Balzac Movida at Resort Madrid Odd Duck
Thai Restaurant
Thai-namite A number of places thai-namite.com
That is as near traditional Thai meals you may get in need of visiting the nation. It’s all right here from curries and stir-fried rice and noodles to sushi and sashimi. There’s conventional and flavored sakes and, good for our city, “Sake Bomb” (sake with beer). (Harry Cherkinian)
Finalists: Bangkok Home Restaurant EE-Sane Thai-Lao Delicacies Kim's Thai Restaurant Siam Specific Singha Thai Restaurant Thai A Kitchen
Vegan-Pleasant Restaurant
Twisted Vegetation 4905 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy twistedplants.com
Twisted Vegetation’ vegan burgers and sides have wooed vegetarians and vegans in addition to omnivores. The 100 % plant-based burgers and sandwiches, every named after a cannabis-themed film, has distinctive house-made sauces and seasonings and include crispy seasoned waffle fries. Sides like cauliflower bites and vegan shakes spherical out the menu. Along with the brick-and-mortar restaurant, Twisted Vegetation’ meals truck makes the rounds to space occasions and companies. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Beerline Cafe Cafe Manna Electrical Lime Taqueria
Vegetarian-Pleasant Restaurant
Beans & Barley 1901 E. North Ave. beansandbarley.com
Beans & Barley started as a small well being meals retailer in 1973 and has since grown to a café-deli-market identified for constantly wholesome meals. They’ve obtained a effective choice of vegetarian and vegan appetizers, salads, soups, cold and hot sandwiches and entrées. Vegetarians that prefer to cook dinner can discover nearly any meat-free ingredient in the marketplace cabinets to craft a home-cooked meal. (Sheila Julson)
Finalists: Cafe Manna Electrical Lime Taqueria Twisted Vegetation
Vietnamese Restaurant
Huế Vietnamese Restaurant 2691 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. huerestaurants.com
All the things modifications. Huế is slated to maneuver a couple of doorways east, to the nook spot that previously housed Sven’s Café. Positive, Milwaukee is residence to the weekly barbecue, however Hue’s Vietnamese fish Ffy is a pleasant twist on a traditional. Turmeric marinated, beer battered swai is served with garlic fried rice, Asian slaw and Thai basil aioli. Their meals truck is ubiquitous at summer time occasions round city as nicely. (Blaine Schultz)
Finalists: PHO 4 U Vietnamese Delicacies Pho Cali Pho Viet
Wine Listing
Balzac 1716 N. Arlington Place balzawinebar.com
Balzac has an intensive listing that includes costs ranges for all sorts of sipping and eating in a comfortable setting. Attempt a Pores and skin Contact wine, that are white wines made like crimson wines (fermented with grape skins). And in the event you attempt a wine you actually like, you’ll be able to take residence a bottle for half off the menu worth. (Harry Cherkinian)
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