New Restaurants in Milwaukee
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Don’t Just Move 2 Milwaukee in 2019 – Discover the Latest Diners, Restaurants & Bars in Brew City!
2019 is shaping up to be quite the year for new Milwaukee restaurants and bars! From the first Korean fried chicken bar opening to new proposed restaurants, the historic third ward, east side and heart of the city won’t look or taste anything like it used to. If you want to Move 2 Milwaukee, check out the latest in local cuisine and see why so many of us love to call Milwaukee home!
12 New Milwaukee Restaurants in 2019
2.Merge
5.View MKE
9.Batches
10.Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
11.Fauntleroy
Foodies across Milwaukee have plenty to do after the new year begins. With all the new restaurants and bars popping up across the city, 2019 is sure to be full of new experiences for all local food lovers interested in expanding their palette. Visiting from out of town? Our up and coming neighborhoods and venues don’t have to be part of just your tour anymore. Move 2 Milwaukee and make Brew City your home!
New Milwaukee Mac & Cheese Restaurant | Mac Shack
An upcoming Mac and Cheese restaurant in Milwaukee, Mac Shack promises to cater to all tastes. With a private catering option in the works, customers will be able to order their favorite kind of mac for home delivery. Currently planned to have a 10 oven-fried macaroni and cheese dish menu, including a make-your-own choice, Mac Shack is sure to be one of the most popular new Milwaukee restaurants in 2019 – especially for UW-Milwaukee students who live near Brady Street!
The menu features:
+Five Kinds of Noodles to Choose From
+Cauliflower as a Noodle Substitute
+10 Oven-Friend Macaroni & Cheese Dishes
+Chili
+Hot Dogs
+”Greek Freak” – A Dish topped with Cucumber Sauce & Two Skewers of Chicken, highlights local Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo
Address
Mac Shack
Milwaukee, WI USA 53202
Date Opened
Expected to Open in 2019
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First Korean Fried Chicken Wing Bar in Milwaukee | Merge
Opened in the space previously occupied by Yokohama, Merge is Milwaukee’s first Korean fried chicken wing bar! The new east side restaurant features murals by local Milwaukee artists & a menu featuring a handful of drinks on tap. Similar to Mac Shack, customers will be able to substitute the main attraction (wings) with a vegetarian cauliflower alternative. Although prepared the same way as the chicken wings, this veggie option gives more locals a chance to try this new Milwaukee restaurant. Whether you’re treating yourself, with friends or on a date, the menu has a lot to offer:
+Korean Fried Chicken Wings
+Korean Fried Cauliflower
+House Seasoned Matchstick Fries
+Kim chi Mac ‘n’ Cheese
+Rice Cake Skewers
+Merge Burger
Address
Merge
Milwaukee, WI USA 53202
Date Opened
November 27th, 2018
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New Wine Bar in Bay View, Milwaukee | Voyager Wine Bar
Self-proclaimed as casual elegance, Voyager Wine Bar is a recently opened wine bar in the heart of Milwaukee’s trendiest neighborhood. Just across from Café Centraal in Bay View, the bar has nothing but five star reviews on Google as of the beginning of 2019. It has a modern, yet welcoming interior design and is a great place to bring family or friends when you’re ready for quality time with a tasteful drink of choice in your hand.
Voyager Wine Bar stocks a number of high-end drinks for their guests, including:
+”Trocken Tradition” German Riesling
+”Ramato” Pertimalli Sassetti Italian Pino Grigio
+”Rose du Mas” French Grenache
+”Vina Almate” Spanish Temprenillo
+”L’aperitif Cidro” Italian Pommerbe
Address
Voyager Wine Bar
Milwaukee, WI USA 53207
Date Opened
October 19th, 2018
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New Pizza Place on Upper East Side | Pizano’s Piza & Pasta
Pizza, pizza, pizza – and even more pizza! Brought to Milwaukee all the way from Chicago, Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta brings the famous Illinois chain to Wisconsin. When it comes to comfort food, they’ve got everything you need and then some. We’re talking appetizers, salads, pizza, traditional chicken dishes, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and deserts from 4 pm until 12 am. This new pizza joint is sure to be around for awhile and definitely will be when you consider the long list of options to choose from on their delicious Italian menu:
+Fried Calamari
+”Hey Hey” Jack Brickhouse Special Pizza
+Gluten Free Specialties
+Homemade Fettuccini Alfredo
+Holly and Little Rudy’s Chocolate Chip Cookie for Two
Address
Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta
Milwaukee, WI USA 53202
Date Opened
October 9th, 2018
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New Milwaukee Restaurant with a View | View MKE
Another “Farm to Fork” restaurant, View MKE is one of Milwaukee’s latest eateries that supports local farmers! With a menu that is always evolving, you can count on this new Milwaukee restaurant to give you a different experience every time to make it out to Hubbard street. You’ll enjoy a fantastic meal while surrounded by their beautiful indoor setting or with a gorgeous view of Milwaukee from their backyard patio. Serving brunch, dinner and drinks, there’s plenty for you to choose from. Their menu includes, but is never limited to:
+Buttermilk Fried Chicken
+Croque Madame Burger
+Cookie Butter Waffle
+Sea Scallops
+Peppadrew Milwaukee Style Pizza
Address
View MKE
Milwaukee, WI USA 53212
Date Opened
June 25th, 2018
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New Restaurant Near Fiserv Forum| Tavern at Turner Hall
Located just across the street from Fiserv Forum, Tavern At Turner Hall is a newly opened restaurant in downtown Milwaukee you’ll want to get out and try! Advertised as being open 2 hours before any event or show at Fiserv, the UWM Panther Arena or Turner Hall, the venue is a great stop before your night out. You can grab drinks or sit down for a filling meal any day of the week.
From wings to street tacos and nalu bowls to burgers, everyone in your group will have something to choose from. Choices on their menu include:
+The Cubano Sandwich
+The Tavern Bleu Burger
+The Shrimp Nalu Bowl
+Hand Cut Ribeye
+The Tailgater Platter
Address
Tavern at Turner Hall
Milwaukee, WI USA 53203
Date Opened
October 3rd, 2018
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New Restaurant & Bar on Milwaukee Street | Global Fusion
A promising proposal, Global Fusion is an up and coming restaurant and bar set to fill the ground floor of an office building in Milwaukee. Not only will food be served, but guests can expect live music, DJ’s, dancing, karaoke and alcohol at the bar as well.
The restaurant would be open from 11:00 am to 2:30 am, giving locals and tourists plenty of time to enjoy the area before grabbing a chair and plate to eat at Global Fusion. As of now, there are no updates on the development of the proposed restaurant, but we’re sure it’ll be a standout in Milwaukee cuisine and entertainment once it’s open.
Address
Global Fusion
Milwaukee, WI USA 53202
Date Opened
Originally Proposed for January 1st, 2019
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New Healthy Chicken Wings in Milwaukee| Good Land Wing Co.
College students rejoice! A new restaurant serving chicken wings has opened near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – AND it’s healthy! Well, healthier than most wings at least. Their tagline says it all “Guilt free wings…no fryers allowed!”. Serving some of the best chicken wings in Milwaukee, Good Land Wing Co. is sure to make 2019 that much more memorable. Salads, wraps, skillets, popcorn chicken, naked boneless wings, classic wings, wing party packs – you name it, they have it! A few of their tasty selections include:
+14 Chicken Wing Sauces to Choose & Rubs From
+Waffle Fries
+Bourbon Fire Chicken Wrap
+Wings & Amped Mac & Cheese Skillet
+100 Wing Party Pack
Address
Good Land Wing Co.
Milwaukee, WI USA 53211
Date Opened
September 27th, 2018
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New Bakery in Milwaukee’s Third Ward | Batches
Baking away in the third ward is Batches, a new bakery serving breakfast, lunch & dinner pastries for locals with a sweet tooth! Right next to Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill & the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) on the Milwaukee River, this centrally located bakery is an easy stop on your way to or form work. It’s a great place to be if you’re a fan of ice cream, coffee, brownies or cookies. Aside from their great food, the business runs fun social media accounts littered with mouth watering photos of their pastries and memes from The Office.
Their menu includes:
+Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Scone
+Iced Old-Fashioned Oatmeal
+Vegan Cheesecake
+Decaf Coffee & Espresso
+Assorted Pies
Address
Batches
Milwaukee, WI USA 53202
Date Opened
February 13th, 2018
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New Third Ward Restaurant & Bar | Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
Offering street food from around the world, Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria is the first of it’s kind in Milwaukee! This duo restaurant and bar is just south of the Milwaukee Public Market and offers a number of bowls, tacos, snacks and salads to try. They open daily at 11 am and close every day at 10 except for Friday and Saturday when they’re open until midnight. Their impressive menu boasts spicy, gluten-friendly and vegetarian options. Just want a drink? There’s plenty to choose from on their Tequila menu.
There’s a lot to try at this new restaurant in the third ward, including:
+Milwaukee Street Corn
+Mezcal Agave Flank Steak
+Moroccan Cauliflower Bowl
+Blistered Shishito Peppers
+Tequila, Tequila and even more Tequila!
Address
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
Milwaukee, WI USA 53202
Date Opened
April 25th, 2018
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New French Restaurant in the Third Ward of Milwaukee | Fauntleroy
If it’s modern and french…it’s Fauntleroy! Sporting seasoned chefs, Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, this new third ward restaurant re-imagines classic French dishes with a contemporary twist. Their lunch and dinner menus display a simple and sophisticated design, but the interior of the restaurant itself has a mix of form and casual dining features. Once you step inside, it’s hardly an experience you’ve ever had in Milwaukee before. Interested in what they’re serving?
There are a number of options to choose from on their menu, including:
+Escargot Cromesqui
+Lyonnaise Salad
+Striped Bass
+Cassoulet
+Steak Tartare
Address
Fauntleroy
Milwaukee, WI USA 53202
Date Opened
July 26th, 2018
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New Walker’s Point Restaurant & Diner| Don’s Diner & Cocktails
Breakfast, lunch and dinner any time and any day you want it at Don’s Diner & Cocktails in Walker’s Point! Well, until 10 pm or 11 pm most days. Named after an old Milwaukee Police Captain, Don Gersonde, Don’s Diner is bringing the classic diner experience back to Milwaukee. Wine, beer, shots, cocktails and even the classic shakes & floats are available with a string of other meals. Looking for vegan, gluten free or vegetarian options? They have you covered.
There’s a lot to choose from and try at Don’s Diner, including:
+The Classic Baked French Toast
+Truffled Eggs
+Piggies in Blankets
+The Cajun Chicken & Biscuit
+Blackened Fish
Address
Don’s Diner & Cocktails
Milwaukee, WI USA 53204
Date Opened
October 26th, 2018
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