20 New Restaurants in Milwaukee To Try This Year

20 New Milwaukee Restaurants & Bars for Local Foodies

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New Restaurants Milwaukee 2020: The full list of 20 New, Must-Try restaurants, bars & more in the City on the Lake! With the Democratic National Convention (DNC) coming to Milwaukee in July of 2020, fresh development & changes are happening across the County. Aside from the sustainable-focused proposal of straws being banned in April 2020 & bar closing times temporarily being extended until 4:00 am, local Foodies have plenty of exciting new Milwaukee restaurants to try & look forward to as well.

20 New Milwaukee Restaurants To Try in 2020

Courtesy of the Move2Milwaukee Real Estate Team & Realtor Bob Arnold, this list of 20 New Milwaukee Restaurants to Try in 2020 is sure to give you, your friends & family a fantastic time this year. Want to live closer to some of your favorite restaurants? Give us a call & we’ll help you buy or sell your next home! New Milwaukee homes come onto the market every day so it’s always the perfect time to start.

 

 

ASH

New Restaurant at the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee, WI

Opening Date: October 18th, 2019

Ash Milwaukee has you covered.  Just down the street from Purple Door Ice Cream, Great Lakes Distillery & Fuel Cafe, this new restaurant has taken the 5th ward by storm. Aside from its fantastic location near the Menominee River in the famous Iron Horse Hotel, Ash’s menu options have been generating local buzz. A few highlights from their current seasonal selection include: 

+Beet Tartare

+Pork Belly & Squash Salad

+Grilled Mushrooms

+Prime Bavette

+Whole Pekin Duck

+And Much More…

 

 

McKinley Marina Roundhouse

New Milwaukee Restaurant with Views of Lake Michigan

Opening Date: Spring 2020

When it comes to new Milwaukee restaurants to try in 2020, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the Bartolotta’s new beverage & food stop at the McKinley Marina Roundhouse. Leaving behind the Northpoint Custard stand, which is now being operated as MooSa’s, the Bartolotta group wants to expand the services & food options available at the roundhouse to elevate visitors’ experiences while they visit nearby attractions like Bradford Beach, the Art Museum & Discovery World – all with that fantastic view of Lake Michigan. Additional details include: 

+Beer Garden Atmosphere

+Views of Lake Michigan

+Adjacent to the Milwaukee Yacht Club

+Upgraded Landscaping, Gas & Electrical Utilities

+Reconstructed Parking Spaces with New Walkways

+And Much More…

 

 

Bistro on the Glen

Same Memories, New Milwaukee Restaurant in Glendale

Opening Date: September 28th, 2019

Previously known as Glen Cafe, Bistro on the Glen is a re-imagining of a local classic in Glendale. This updated, new Milwaukee restaurant is the perfect 2020 bucket list ticket for any foodie. Stop by for a delicious lunch, dinner or drink after starting your home search with Move2Milwaukee or visiting Kletzsch Park! Menu items include, but are not limited to: 

+Eggs Benedict & Cafe Omelet

+Toast, English Muffins & American Fries

+100% Colombian Coffee & Bloody Mary’s

+Chicken Tenders & Chicken Wings

+Flatbread Pizza & Maryland Style Crab Cake

+And Much More…

 

 

Wizard Works Brewery

Move Over Broken Bat: a New  Milwaukee Bar is Moving In!

Opening Date: April 1st, 2020

If you’re on the lookout for a new Milwaukee bar to try in 2020, the Wizard Works Brewery may just be your cup of…gin. Opening up in the space formerly occupied by Broken Bat Brewing Company, this new brewery will only be a short walk from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Screaming Tuna & the Milwaukee River. While an official menu as not yet been released, we do have insight on the following details: 

+The First Rabbit Porter is their First Official Drink 

+Wizard Works Brewery will have a Magic Theme

+Expected to Open April 1st or 3rd of 2020

+Professional Magician Chris Ragaisis is Co-Owner

+German Lagers, Classic Craft & British Style Beers Sold

+And Much More…

 

 

HIYA! Taco

New Shorewood Taco Restaurant Debuting in 2020

Opening Date: February 28th, 2020

Time to say ‘Goodbye’ to 2019 & ‘HIYA’ to 2020! Only a handful of blocks from Shorewood High School & the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, HIYA! Taco is sure to be a hit among students seeking out the next best, new Milwaukee taco restaurant in town. Run by the same owners of BelAir Cantina, locals can expect another inevitably popular & iconic foodie destination on the map, featuring: 

+Traditional & Non-Traditional Tacos

+8am to 9pm Operating Hours During the Week

+Delivery & Carryout Options

+Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Options

+Margaritas, Cocktails & Additional Drinks

+And Much More…

 

 

Johanna’s Cakes & Desserts Café

2020 Goal: Try this Popular & New Milwaukee Cafe!

Opening Date: October 2019

The Fifth Ward has continued to develop & expand with a new Milwaukee restaurant: Johanna’s Cakes & Desserts Café! Jump-started by popular demand, this locally owned bakery is run by Johanna Ortiz who has been dreaming of starting one since high school. Just down the street from Braise Culinary School & Restaurant, Cermak Fresh Market & Hamburger Mary’s, this bakery is in the trendy Walker’s Point neighborhood & offers: 

+Custom/Personalized Cakes

+Lunch & Dinner Meat Catering

+Puerto Rican-Style Ice Limbers

+Cake Pops & Muffins

+Wedding & Birthday Cakes

+And Much More…

 

 

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

New Pizza Place in Milwaukee: A Familiar Fox Point Pizzeria

Opening Date: December 11th, 2019

What started in Chicago has branched into a new Milwaukee pizzeria at Lou Malnati’s! Near the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center & Jose’s Blue Sombrero in River Hills, this new pizza place is sure to draw business from across the county. Famous for their Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Lou Malnati’s offers a wide array of options, including:

+The Malnati Chicago Classic™

+The ‘Crustless’ Pizza

+Chicken Wings & Garlic Bread

+House, Caesar & Malnati Salads

+Pasta Dinners & Desserts

+And Much More…

 

 

Dream Dance Steakhouse

New Milwaukee Fine Dining at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Re-Opening Date: October 1st, 2019

A $1.8 Million Renovation left Potawatomi Hotel & Casino with one of the best fine dining, new Milwaukee restaurants of 2020: The Dream Dance Steakhouse. The renovation was planned & completed in anticipation of the upcoming DNC knowing the hotel would serve as the host for the New York Delegation. Near Sobleman’s on St. Paul, The Twisted Fisherman & RuYi, Dream Dance is a standout with menu highlights such as:

+Wisconsin Cheese Curd Fritters

+Grit Fried Shrimp

+Cold Water Lobster

+New York Strip 

+Vanilla Crème Brûlée

+And Much More…

 

 

Milwaukee International Airport Restaurants

New Milwaukee Restaurants Coming to the Airport in 2020

Opening Date: June 2020

With 22 new Milwaukee restaurants & stores planned to open before the DNC in July 2020, Milwaukee International Airport Restaurants are growing in numbers! The first stop for anyone flying into Brew City, the Airport is working on creating an authentic Wisconsin experience for out-of-state visitors who may be getting their first impressions this summer. Stores & restaurants being added include: 

+Cousins Subs

+Farmer’s Fridge

+Starbucks Coffee

+Scoreboard Apparel

+Wisconsin’s First Spanx Store

+And Much More…

 

 

Ninja MKE

New Milwaukee Sushi Restaurant Planned for 2020

Opening Date: June 2020

Coming in 2020 is Ninja MKE – a new Milwaukee sushi restaurant taking place of the Catch 22 Sports Bar & Grill. Lichai Chen is set to be the operator, who also owns the successful & local Ninja Hibachi Sushi Steakhouse in Menomonee Falls near Harvey Moy’s Chinese & American Restaurant & Ni Hao Restaurant. An official menu has not been released, but foodies may expect to find: 

+Miso & Vegetable Soup

+Red Snapper & Salmon Sushi

+Scallop & Spicy Tuna Sushi

+Striped Bass & Octopus Sushi

+Sushi Bar Entrees

+And Much More…

 

 

Riley’s Good Dogs

New Dog-Friendly Restaurant in Milwaukee Near Brady St

Opening Date: Spring 2020

A New Dog-Friendly Restaurant in Milwaukee is on the horizon of 2020 with Riley’s Good Dogs! Just a short stroll from the recently opened Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market, Brady Street & iconic Swing Park, this upcoming hot dog joint is promising to add value to the local foodie draw. Without an official menu released, all we have to go on are the following details: 

+A Dog-Friendly Restaurant

+Vegan & Gluten-Free Options

+French Fries, Ice Cream & Sausage Bowls

+Vegan 5 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

+American-Made Hot Dogs

+And Much More…

 

 

Donut Monster

Sugary-Sweet New Donut Shop & Bakery in Milwaukee

Opening Date: Thanksgiving Weekend 2019

Right around the corner from Move2Milwaukee is one of the latest additions to Whitefish Bay: a new Milwaukee donut shop called Donut Monster. Nestled on W Henry Clay St only a minute or two from Lincoln Park, Bayshore Town Mall & Lake Michigan, this quaint new bakery is run by a fine dining Chef & Milwaukee native with a colorful array of donuts made from ‘quality ingredients’. Their menu boasts a number of organic & health-inspired treats, including: 

+The PB&J & Buttermilk with Sprinkles Donuts

+The Maple Bacon & Salted Chocolate Donuts

+The White Chocolate Passionfruit Donut

+The Cheescake & Fritter Donuts

+The Old Fashioned ‘OG’ & Lemon Poppy Donuts

+And Much More…

 

 

The Buckatobon

A New Restaurant is Taking Over the Café Bavaria in Wauwatosa

Opening Date: Spring 2020

Currently operating as the highly popular Café Bavaria, the Northwoods-inspired Sports & Beer Hall across the street from the Café Hollander & Le Reve Pâtisserie & Café is about to get a face lift. The Buckatobon will take a step away from the European theme of this Wauwatosa restaurant & have a style more reflective of a “part Up North tavern, part lakeside lodge and part classic supper club,”. While no menu has yet been released for the new venue, a few items patrons can look forward to include: 

+Booyah Stew & Broasted Chicken

+A Classic Fish Fry Selection

+Items Based on Cranberries or Wild Rice

+Beer, Spirits & Bitters

+Old Fashioned & Ice Cream Drinks

+And Much More…

 

 

The Neighborhood Draft

New Restaurant at the Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee, WI

Opening Date: November 15th, 2019

Tucked away near Highlands Cafe & the Charles E. Fromage is a new Milwaukee restaurant & bar called The Neighborhood Draft. Recently opened just before 2020, it has everything you’re looking for in a classic corner bar. With seating for up to 50-60 people, you can bring friends & family to enjoy & try this new local Pub menu of food & drinks, which includes, but is not limited to: 

+Appetizer-Style Plates (Potatoes, Ham Rolls, Fries, etc.)

+A Soda Machine Called the “Elton Felten”

+6 House Wines & a Limited Cocktail List

+6 Selections from Wisconsin Breweries

+15 Milwaukee-Based Taps

+And Much More…

 

 

The White House

New Bay View Restaurant is a Familiar Milwaukee Haunt

Opening Date: December 20th, 2019

The White House may be one of the most famous buildings in Bay View & likely to be one of the most popular new restaurants in Milwaukee in 2020. The nearly 130-year old tavern is rumored to be haunted & is just down the street from many other iconic Milwaukee destinations like At Random, South Shore Park & the Avalon Atmospheric Theater. Aside from the old wives’ tales & neighboring stops, locals can look forward to a number of delicious, daily-planned meals at this new Bay View bar, including: 

+Chartreuse Scented Chicken Liver & Pork Pâté

+The ‘Duck Two Ways’ Dinner Plate

+Brandy Drinks & Brie Appetizers

+Daily Updated Euro-Inspired Menu

+An Array of Fine Dining Drinks & Dinner Options

+And Much More…

 

 

Triciclo Peru

New Peruvian Restaurant & Empanada Bar in Milwaukee

Opening Date: December 4th, 2019

Opened just in time for 2020, Triciclo Peru is a new Peruvian restaurant in Milwaukee serving up hot empanadas for locals to try in this truly unique cuisine experience. Near the Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park, JJ Fish & Chicken & the Eat Cake Wedding Bakery, Triciclo Peru is situated in one of the most historic parts of Milwaukee currently being revitalized with new Milwaukee restaurants & businesses. Triciclo Peru offers a slew of enticing new dishes for guests to try, including: 

+Beef, Chicken & Sweet Potato Empanadas

+Corn & Cheese, Lomo Saltado & Aji de Gallina Empanadas

+Soy Chorizo, Chicharron & Sausage Empanadas

+Garden & Cooked Salads & a Brunch Menu

+Beers, Cocktails, Chilcanos, Pisco Sours & Non-Alcoholic Beverages

+And Much More…

 

 

Tua Pasta

New Milwaukee Pasta Bar Coming to the Riverwalk

Opening Date: Summer 2020

Tua Pasta is an upcoming pasta bar under development just down the Milwaukee River Walk from Fiserv Forum, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery & The Pabst Riverside Theater. The owners hope to source as many fresh ingredients from local suppliers as possible & are excited to offer outdoor seating in one of the best downtown Milwaukee locations on the river. The official menu for this new Milwaukee restaurant has not yet been decided, but guests could expect: 

+Fresh Bucatini, Shells & Zucchini Pasta Noodles

+Parmesan, Grana Padano & Various Cheeses

+Fresh Bread & Salads with Locally-Sourced Ingredients

+Appetizer & Drink Specials

+A Potential Desserts Menu

+And Much More…

 

 

Vida Coffee

New West Allis Coffeehouse Coming to Milwaukee in 2020

Opening Date: Dec 2nd, 2019

Down 70th Street past the Hank Aaron State Trail,  Boz’s Sport’s Bar & the Urban Joe Cafe & Bar is a new Milwaukee coffeehouse called Vida Coffee. Run by a group of Marquette University students, the new Milwaukee restaurant sources directly from the Dominican Republic & sells its own coffee along with potential soup & sandwiches in the near future. While the students who run the shop come from Marquette, future employees could be hired from surrounding colleges like Milwaukee Area Technical College, Wisconsin Lutheran College or the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The menu includes: 

+Light Roast Vida Coffee

+Dark Roast Vida Coffee

+Potential Future Soups

+Potential Future Sandwiches

+Specialty Coffee Gift Cards

+And More to Come…

 

 

Wonderland

A Spectacular, New Milwaukee Restaurant Opens in Riverwest

Opening Date: October 18th, 2019

Foodies looking for an adventure need look no further with Wonderland. Located in what once was the West Bank Café, this new Riverwest neighborhood restaurant is going to give Café Corazón, the Riverwest Tavern & the Two Cocktail Bar a run for their money! This craft diner doesn’t only have one of the most colorful venues in the city, but it’s menu reflects the same passion & eagerness to delight foodies from across Milwaukee. The menu includes, but is never limited to: 

+Wonder Waffles, the Small Town Breakfast & Southern Skillet

+Corned Beef & Hash, Seafood Cakes & the Riverwest Omelet

+The Dream Burger, Madam Crunch or Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

+The Wally Bowl, Very Berry Sald or Turkey Pot Pie

+Gluten-Free Sandwiches, Breakfasts, Suppers & Soups

+And Much More…

 

 

Restaurant To Be Named Later

Brewers Miller Park Restaurant Coming to Milwaukee in 2020

Opening Date: January 2020

Replacing Friday’s Front Row Sports Grill in 2020 is a new Milwaukee restaurant at Miller Park literally called ‘Restaurant To Be Named Later‘. The announcement was recently made by Brewers legend Bob Uecker. The next time you go to see the Milwaukee Brewers play ball, skip on the tailgate & try the new restaurant set to open in mid-January of 2020! Located down the street from the Urban Ecology Center & the Tailgate Haus in Miller Park. Again, with any new Milwaukee restaurant opening in 2020, no official menu has yet been posted, but guests could expect: 

+Creative Food Concepts

+Unique Beverage Options

+Wisconsin Cuisine Favorites

+Updated Brew Crew Décor

+Brewers Game Tickets Packages

+And Much More…

 

 

Contact Bob Arnold to find a home near your favorite Milwaukee restaurants in 2020!