Michael’s guidebook

Michael
Michael’s guidebook

Great Restaurants

If they're on this list, you can bet I eat or frequent these establishments regularly and love them! Everything other than major attractions is WITHIN A FEW BLOCKS (1/4 mile)!
Undergoing format change - now La Dama - awesome fusion dishes - highly recommended!!!
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Crazy Water
839 S 2nd St
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Undergoing format change - now La Dama - awesome fusion dishes - highly recommended!!!
The closest coffee shop, bar and restaurant - love everything on the menu.
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Fuel Cafe 5th St
630 S 5th St
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The closest coffee shop, bar and restaurant - love everything on the menu.
At the Iron Horse Hotel at the end of the street to the north. Amazing high end dinners and amazing patio for a cocktail.
Smyth
500 W Florida St
At the Iron Horse Hotel at the end of the street to the north. Amazing high end dinners and amazing patio for a cocktail.
One of my mainstay Mexican restaurants. Sounds funny - but try "Mexican Pizza"
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Botanas Restaurant
816 S 5th St
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One of my mainstay Mexican restaurants. Sounds funny - but try "Mexican Pizza"
Farm to table - menu changes all the time - make reservations - it's an awesome experience.
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Morel
430 S 2nd St
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Farm to table - menu changes all the time - make reservations - it's an awesome experience.
Same owner/chef as La Merenda - really cool atmosphere (old Fire House) good Bloody Mary's, brunch and lunch.
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Engine Company No. 3
217 W National Ave
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Same owner/chef as La Merenda - really cool atmosphere (old Fire House) good Bloody Mary's, brunch and lunch.
Tapas style - really unique mix of flavors and types of cuisine. Best with a intimate couple or group to share food.
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La Merenda
125 East National Avenue
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Tapas style - really unique mix of flavors and types of cuisine. Best with a intimate couple or group to share food.
Greasy spoon restaurant and awesome classic Milwaukee tavern. Love the breakfast/brunch.
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O'Lydias
338 S 1st St
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Greasy spoon restaurant and awesome classic Milwaukee tavern. Love the breakfast/brunch.
Awesome Bloody Mary's - the place to watch sports - their food will shock you in how good it is for a sports bar. Great classic pizza.
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Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S 2nd St
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Awesome Bloody Mary's - the place to watch sports - their food will shock you in how good it is for a sports bar. Great classic pizza.
Unique fusion restaurant - haven't ever had a bad meal!
Meraki
939 S 2nd St
Unique fusion restaurant - haven't ever had a bad meal!
Every sandwich on a fresh baked baguette - amazing cold salami sandwich, brie and tomato, and great Philly cheesesteak.
Boo Boo's Sandwich Shop
405 S 2nd St
Every sandwich on a fresh baked baguette - amazing cold salami sandwich, brie and tomato, and great Philly cheesesteak.
Motor Bar and Restaurant
400 W Canal St
COFFEE - great breakfast, lunch. Closest option during Covid-19 for quality coffee, latte, cappuccino, etc.
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The National Cafe
839 W National Ave
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COFFEE - great breakfast, lunch. Closest option during Covid-19 for quality coffee, latte, cappuccino, etc.
We have lots of Mexican restaurants, this small family owned one doesn't disappoint.
La Casa de Alberto
624 W National Ave
We have lots of Mexican restaurants, this small family owned one doesn't disappoint.
The most dive of dive Mexican restaurants/bars - worth a visit and a taco eaten off a paper plate.
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Conejito's Place
539 W Virginia St
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The most dive of dive Mexican restaurants/bars - worth a visit and a taco eaten off a paper plate.
Your go-to pizza place, both thin and deep dish pizzas are amazing (even the gluten-free crust option). ***Have the Eggplant Fries!!!***
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Fixture Pizza Pub
623 S 2nd St
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Your go-to pizza place, both thin and deep dish pizzas are amazing (even the gluten-free crust option). ***Have the Eggplant Fries!!!***
OMG - seriously, try the fried cheese curds (local favorite) and a Brussel Sprout Grinder.
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Camino
434 S 2nd St
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OMG - seriously, try the fried cheese curds (local favorite) and a Brussel Sprout Grinder.
5 Permanent Food Trucks - tacos, awesome burgers, arepas, fried chicken sandwiches - don't miss this. One block away!
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Zócalo Food Park
636 S 6th St
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5 Permanent Food Trucks - tacos, awesome burgers, arepas, fried chicken sandwiches - don't miss this. One block away!

Groceries / Market

Supermarket, Beer/Wine - Limited health/beauty
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Cermak Fresh Market
1541 Miller Park Way
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Supermarket, Beer/Wine - Limited health/beauty
Full supermarket, liquor, pharmacy and health/beauty.
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Metro Market
1123 N Van Buren St
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Full supermarket, liquor, pharmacy and health/beauty.
An awesome diner that converted to a Grocery due to Covid-19. Worth checking out.
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The King & I Thai Restaurant
830 North Old World 3rd Street
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An awesome diner that converted to a Grocery due to Covid-19. Worth checking out.
Gas & Large Convenience Store
Mobil
605 S 1st St
Gas & Large Convenience Store
Full Liquor Store
Martha's Vineyard
601 S 1st St
Full Liquor Store

Cool Tours / Shops / Brew Pubs

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Great Lakes Distillery
616 W Virginia St
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One of only two urban creameries in the United States. Stop here and pick up classic fresh Wisconsin cheese curds!
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Clock Shadow Creamery
138 W Bruce St
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One of only two urban creameries in the United States. Stop here and pick up classic fresh Wisconsin cheese curds!
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Indulgence Chocolatiers
211 S 2nd St
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Purple Door Ice Cream
205 S 2nd St
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Brew Pub
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Broken Bat Brewery
135 E Pittsburgh Ave
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Brew Pub
Brew Pub
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Indeed Brewing Company
530 S 2nd St
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Brew Pub
Crowdsourced Brewery - as seen on Shark Tank
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MobCraft Beer Brewery and Taproom
505 S 5th St
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Crowdsourced Brewery - as seen on Shark Tank
Brew Pub - 1 block away
Urban Harvest Brewing Co
1024 S 5th St
Brew Pub - 1 block away
Mix of shops and restaurants, heart of third ward neighborhood just to the north.
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Milwaukee Public Market
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Mix of shops and restaurants, heart of third ward neighborhood just to the north.

Antiques / Art

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Antiques On Pierce
1512 W Pierce St
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Clinton Street Antiques
1110 S 1st St
Antique Addicts
835 W National Ave
Farm Girl Art and Antiques
803 S 5th St
Var Gallery and Studios
643 S 2nd St

Major Attractions

Some of the big things not to miss.
Every weekend during the summer there is a music or ethnic festival going on.
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Summerfest
639 E Summerfest Pl
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Every weekend during the summer there is a music or ethnic festival going on.
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I-Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N Art Museum Dr
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I-Museum ye-Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal St
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Known as the Domes.
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Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S Layton Blvd
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Known as the Domes.
You can eat at TGIF all year round and tour the stadium.
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Iphakhi leMiller
1 Brewers Way
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You can eat at TGIF all year round and tour the stadium.
Great Beach with sand volleyball and concessions.
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Bradford Beach
2400 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
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Great Beach with sand volleyball and concessions.
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Marquette University
1250 W Wisconsin Ave
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Home of the bucks and entertainment district with public plaza and numerous restaurants and bars.
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fiserv forum
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Home of the bucks and entertainment district with public plaza and numerous restaurants and bars.
Convention Center.
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Wisconsin Center
400 W Wisconsin Ave
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Convention Center.
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I-Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W Wells St
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Other Entertainment

Comedy Club - right next door!
The Laughing Tap
706 S 5th St
Comedy Club - right next door!
Dining with the Divas, Drag Bingo and more at this favorite Drag Queen themed bar and restaurant.
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Hamburger Mary's Milwaukee
730-734 S 5th St
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Dining with the Divas, Drag Bingo and more at this favorite Drag Queen themed bar and restaurant.
Jazz Club - live entertainment
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Caroline's
401 S 2nd St
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Jazz Club - live entertainment
Axe Throwing & Shuffle Board - bar/entertainment
NorthSouth Club
230 E Pittsburgh Ave
Axe Throwing & Shuffle Board - bar/entertainment
Kayak our three rivers.
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Milwaukee Kayak Company
318 S Water St
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Kayak our three rivers.
Full casino: Bingo, slots, table games, sports book
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I-Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
1721 W Canal St
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Full casino: Bingo, slots, table games, sports book