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Wauwatiki Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar Bar and grill Cocktail bar Health food restaurant Gastropub Gluten free restaurant Hawaiian restaurant Caribbean restaurant Tiki bar

One of the Top rated Bar and grills in Wauwatosa


Address

6502 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Website

www.wauwatikis.com

Contact

(414) 323-7555

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (13) fries (10) drinks (9) crack (8) good (7) gluten (6) free (6) menu (6) cocktails (6)
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  • 5/5 Kati H. 1 year ago on Google
    Blessed and grateful that an entirely gluten free certified kitchen/restaurant is available here in Milwaukee... And the food is great! Especially the gluten free Friday fish fry and crack fries 💜 The little things like croutons on a Caesar salad... If you're not gluten free (which many locals just eat here because they love the food!) you might not understand what a HUGE deal this can be! You can't just get that in any restaurant! Keep up the great work!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tedd L. 2 years ago on Google
    A slice of the Pacific In our very own backyard. Great menu and wonderfully executed cocktails. Can't miss on crack fries and the tuna.huge portions Mahalo
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine G. 1 year ago on Google
    As a celiac this place is a dream!!!!! Everything gluten free and can enjoy things I can’t enjoy anywhere else around. Fries, and cheese curds!! Everyone here is always so friendly and my family loves the food! Favorites are the crack fries, wings, cheese curds and hot sandwiches!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tony M. 11 months ago on Google
    This by far was the worst dining experience I ever had. My son and I ordered the Loco Moco. We literally made a ball out of the congealed gravy. As a Chef for 28 years I cannot believe that dish was allowed to leave the kitchen. 2 others in our group ordered the rib basket that as not edible, they were dried out and burnt. The burger was just as bad and we had to cut off all the char to be able to bite into it. Save your money and eat at the Dairy Queen next door.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jade L. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend and I arrived around 5:05pm before it got busy, we got our drinks within about 15min of ordering. It took another 30min for anyone to ask us if we were done or check on us. Lashanna was our server. Someone finished eating their food next to us from start to finish before we got someone to finally give us our check. Our drinks tasted great! *Second picture shows how much ice takes up the cup for the Piña Colada.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toya G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! Awesome place to hang chill and drink with friends. Delicious food everything. Great environment. 100%%%% recommend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sal T. 10 months ago on Google
    Me and my brother had a few drinks across the street and didn't feel like going home just yet so we stopped at Wauwatiki bar and it was great. We went on a Wednesday night so not many people were out but it was great for what we were looking for. They don't have a lot of beer options but have a lot of other mixed drinks that would be perfect to bring a date here. The outside sitting is great , plenty of space between tables. The inside vide and the inside decor is on point, fits the name. The staff was very friendly and talkative as well. We are more beer guys than anything but we will both definitely be coming back !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great family dinner here. Drinks were better than the food, but we all enjoyed our evening out. The service was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I'm going to give the food another chance. Best part was the completely gluten-free menu so my husband could eat out safely.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristin D. 1 year ago on Google
    I am so impressed with this place. It was so nice to order from a menu I didn't have to modify. The food was amazing, we got the tiki burger (sub jerk chicken) and the Loco Moco. We had crack fries for an appetizer. The portions were huge we each took half home. Probably because we ate all the crack fries appetizer. The service was great and the atmosphere was so fun! We will be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Grace K. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun atmosphere & a unique experience for Wauwatosa! Drinks were very good as well. Prices were typical/reasonable. It was a busy Friday night, but we didn’t have to wait long for a table. Service was a little slow, the fries had too much salt on them, and no paper menu option (you’ll need to scan a QR code), which isn’t the most inclusive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Taylor A. 1 year ago on Google
    Not a fan of this place. At all. It’s super cute inside, but the food is not great. I ordered the chicken hoagie and the bread was dry. The chicken did not taste even a bit like it had jerk seasoning on it, which it was supposed to. The salsa was off and the ranch was not even noticeable. I wasn’t a fan. The crack fries were way better than my sandwich. If I had known, I would’ve just got the fries and nothing else. I also ordered a pina drink that was like 90% ice. I complained about it and they gave me another one, but then proceeded to charge me for it. So I essentially paid $10 for some sips. Never again. Which is unfortunate because it tasted really good. Overall this place was a no for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Daryl K. 11 months ago on Google
    Burgers were converted to charcoal around the edge. It was not good. I just tore the outside of the patty off. All the meat was super dried out or/and burnt on our dishes. Alright place for cocktails and appetizers but I'd avoid entrees.

  • 5/5 Kelly B. 1 year ago on Google
    Ally was a wonderful server! Just the right amount of service without coming to the table too much! It was a great experience and a great place to get together with my best friend. Plus the food is all gluten free! I tried the non alcoholic hurricane because I’m pregnant and it really hit the spot!

  • 4/5 Kassandra N. 1 year ago on Google
    The kitchen is gluten-free and mostly good (that's my opinion--you might love it even more than me). It's a kinda limited menu, and some of their food tastes like it's cooked on a grill/charcoal, so it can have a smoky flavor. That's not really my favorite flavor enhancement, but I know some people love it. The crack fries are delightful, and they have a good size cocktail menu. The atmosphere is great and the outside patio seating is nice. Some of those benches look like they could use some zjuzjing up, fresh paint & lacquer, but overall it's nice. Clean bathrooms, clean dining areas.

  • 4/5 Katty A. 1 year ago on Google
    Reasonable prices, not huge portions but satisfactory. Dont need a ton of food, would prefer it tastes good. 2 meals, 4 cocktails, +/- 65$ - not bad! Nice experience with friend. Wasn't rushed off table even though they were busy.

  • 5/5 Kyle S. 10 months ago on Google
    Cute Tiki bar in Wauwatosa, Wi! Great drinks and service. While a more modern tiki bar they did justice to the vibe and drinks!

  • 5/5 Kristin K. 8 months ago on Google
    Excellent experience! Pete, the owner, bar tended for us. The drinks were off the charts delicious! He even came up with some mock tails (7 months pregnant currently). The la La burger was to die for and the crack fries were addicting just like they said they would be! Will definitely be back and recommending to others!

  • 5/5 Anna R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have only really come here for cocktails and maybe some appetizers, this time just some fun cocktails after dinner. The drinks are fun and tropical, and fit with the fun tiki atmosphere! Prices are average for other area cocktail bars. The staff is all friendly and works with you to find the right drink if you’re having trouble deciding. All of the cocktails come in a fun cup with fun decorations/embellishments, and they taste good too. Occasionally there are specials with fun drinks and you can take home the cup! They are 100% gluten free kitchen which is great and the work with you on any other dietary restrictions you may have. There is also outdoor dining available for the warmer days, and walking distance from other great local shops! I will keep coming back.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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