I visited Carson's for the first time today for my mother on Mother's Day. The service was superb! But, sadly our food was not. I ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The lettuce was slightly wilted and the chicken was dry, old and tasteless. My mother ordered the prime rib. I know this tends to be more of a marbled cut of meat. Which should add to the overall flavor and juiciness of the meat. Unfortunately, it was tough and tasteless. And the fat had more of a gristle effect. I had to help my mom cut the meat when using a serrated knife. The waitress was so professional and attentive that I did want her to feel the implications of my disappointment. So, I kept my mouth shut. Why do customers have to cross their fingers and hope to get quality food that is professionally prepared when they dine at a restaurant? And the pandemic has only heighten this dilemma😵‍💫

The place looks nice but there complications....first there was a problem with our reservations...which the manager fixed it..once there it nice but this baby keep screaming it was 9p.m...the waitress was a bit deceiving...the salad dressing were nasty and my pork chop was still raw in the middle so I just took my food to go and finish cooking it at home...my experience wasn't the best and I was really excited so that was a big let down...also it was my 15th year anniversary.... Don't know if I'll be back...I gave 3 stars because the food was good once I finished cooking it and the manager fixed the reservation problem..

Food was good. I had a great NY strip steak, medium rare. Cole slaw was fantastic. Very good old fashion. However, I don't think the price matches the food quality. I felt I was paying more for the ambience, which is fine. So not the best steak or BBQ in Milwaukee, but still good.

Carson’s restaurant is a MUST stop. Not just for its delicious food, but the service by Bree and her team is top tier in customer service. With clear adversity being short staffed every one including Bree stepped up to deliver an amazing experience. Special shout-out to the bartender Bird drinks were top tier too! Definitely my first stop when back in the city.

First time visitor. Sweetest day date.. Highly impressed. Had one issue but the manager addressed it fairly! That being said I would recommend this place for sure. The atmosphere was nice. The food was good..water was good..and the cornbread OMG ...PLEASE ORDER IT or you will be sorry! PA the tip is added to the bill.

Service was friendly. It took a bit long to get our order taken and delivered to our table. I'm thinking they didn't have the staff to cover the influx of patrons. Couple of things: 1. I ordered au gratin potatoes and they delivered garlic potatoes. 2. I ordered a medium steak and it was well done. 3. It took a bit long for us to get drinks and then to get our dinner. Again, the service was friendly but there were a few hang ups with the experience.

I love this steakhouse, the steaks are phenomenal, the sides are delicious, the food is always Amazing! When ordering make sure you get a Cesar salad to start your meal and Au Gratin potatoes as a side, just trust me on this. For steaks my personal favorite is the Black angus. It’s really juicy & tender! The service is always great but the only complaint that I really have is we could never get night reservations anymore. We called so many times recently and they’re always full, which led us to discover capital grille down the street. They always have open nightly reservations and the food there is really amazing to! Unfortunately that’s where we talk all of our business partners for dinner now. We can’t always play the phone games to see “if” can get in anymore. But overall great place!

Everything was amazing can’t complain, let’s keep this place classy.

This is the first time I was at this restaurant. The steak is AMAZING, perfectly cooked with a delectable char/crust that keeps the juiciness of the steak locked in. The au gratin potatoes are equally as awesome. The Cole slaw is award winning and rightfully so. Get yourself some of this food now! Seriously right now.

Came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and it was an excellent experience. We did go right when they opened, so we were pretty much the only guest in the facility for half of our visit. The server was extremely attentive and friendly. The crab cakes were super flavorful and tasty. The spinach, mashed potatoes, and ribs were SUPERB 😊. Definitely planning to go back soon. Highly recommend!

We came here for a work dinner and it was fantastic. Our server, Emily, was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding and their wine list is great. The key lime pie was the best I've ever had in my life. The steak was delicious and the crab cake was huge and so good. Highly recommend.

My wife and I stopped in last night with no reservations, planning to sit at the bar and have dinner before attending a show at the Fiserv Forum. At first, we were told that the restaurant and bar were completely booked and they apologized for not being able to seat us. As we were walking down the block to try another restaurant, one of the managers (Juta), caught up with us to let us know that she actually found two spots at the bar for us if we wanted to come back. I thought it was incredibly nice for her to leave the restaurant to come find us, so of course we went back and took the seats. We ended up having an incredible meal with great wine and espresso martinis to finish things off. The atmosphere was perfect - lively, but not too loud. The service was friendly and professional and as always, Carson’s ribs did not disappoint! I have been to the Chicago and Deerfield locations, however, this was our first time at the Milwaukee restaurant but it will definitely not be our last time.

Lindsey did a fantastic job making my wife and I feel important and attended to during our lunch. Cool vibe inside, nice interior design. The Cornbread as an appetizer is a must! The BBQ Brisket sandwich is delicious. Looking forward to returning and trying the steaks.

Had the half bbq chicken and let me till you this is one of the best bbq chicken you could get in town. The service is good just try reserving a table before dining in here.

High end BBQ Steakhouse! Drink prices are very reasonable for beer & cocktais. Reservations are highly recommended. One of the best steak houses in Milwaukee. Definitely on the high end of prices. Sides are great steak was cooked to perfection but needs a little more flavor. Metered parking outside of restaurant. Staff is great. Steak cuts were perfect and I would definitely return!

Update: I checked again and the sandwich was not charged per the response from the restaurant. I had been looking for a credit on my statement and I was just charged less than the total. Upped a star for that. The rest of my review still stands. Also the plastic was *inside* the sandwich not on the outside. I was planning on eating it with a fork and it was mixed in with the meat in the first fork full. I want to also add I have worked customer facing positions my entire life and I'm not impressed with their customer service when I had a legitimate issue. I'm not someone who complains for no reason and I was super nice about it because I get it, stuff happens sometimes. They were very pleasant when I came to pick up the order, just not so much when I had an issue. Original review: I've only ordered "to go". On 11/14 I got home and found a piece of plastic in my pulled pork on literally the first fork full so obviously did not eat the sandwich. The meat is good but the sides here are really not. I called to request a refund for the sandwich as soon as I found the plastic (probably 30 minutes after picking it up), and was transferred to the manager named Max who told me they usually only issue gift cards. I told him I would like a refund (because why would I want to try their food again). I let him know they might want to check their pulled pork for plastic and he told me they portion it in saran wrap so that makes sense that I found plastic in the sandwich. He asked me to send a picture and he would refund me for the sandwich. Today is the 30th and I have no response to my email nor a refund to my card. I'm annoyed that I left a 15% tip on a pick up order that wasn't even edible and they won't refund the card. I didn't even ask for a full refund, just a refund for the sandwich. The other meal was fine.

Carson's: Opened in 1977, Carson's is a restaurant run by third generation Chicagoan Dean Carson. The Carson family has been in the food and beverage business since the 1930's, so they know a thing or two about the biz. My family and I dined at the MKE location to celebrate my brother's college graduation. The following is my thoughts on each item that I ordered. Corn Bread Appetizer: For those unfamiliar with this type of bread, it is made with cornmeal and is associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States, with origins in Native American cuisine. It's been years since I've had corn bread and Carson's take on it reminded me just how tasty it is. The bread was warm, buttery, crumbly, sweet, and corny of course. Doughboy approved. BBQ Baby Back Ribs: As much as I enjoy a good steak, I had to try the BBQ ribs since the restaurant was bold enough to claim "American's #1 BBQ". The menu describes them as "No boiling, no liquid smoke, no dry rub. No marinades or tenderizers. NOT “fall-off-the-bone.” Carson’s legendary ribs, chicken, & chops are smoked for hours in a genuine hickory wood-burning pit. Real, authentic, slow-cooked BBQ". I'll start with the good, which is the BBQ sauce was on point be being flavorful and thick. Just the right amount of sweetness to complement the flavor of the ribs. I found the meat itself to be a little tough though and I wasn't a fan of it not being “fall-off-the-bone.” It was a challenge to eat both with utensils and just going for it with my hands and mouth. Just my opinion, but I've had better. Not bad, just okay. Side of Au Gratin Potatoes: In layman's terms, these are cheesy potatoes cooked in a casserole dish and creme sauce. This was phenomenal and easily the star of my meal. The outermost layer was perfectly crispy and the innards were extra cheesy and creamy. No question, Doughboy approved. Overall: Two out of three isn't bad for the food, so I would score them as a 4/5 based on taste. Our waitress wasn't the most attentive, but I also suspect they were understaffed that night. I quickly learned an "I'll be right back" equated to literally 10-15 minutes. The meal ended up lasting three hours from the time we sat down until the check was paid. This is actually one of the reasons I opted to skip my usual dessert. Even getting it to go would have been another wait. Factoring in the service I would give an overall score of 3/5 stars (good/average). I am curious how their steak is though, so I would be open to a future visit, just probably not for "America's #1 BBQ". Doughboy_Food_Reviews

We had the best experience! Our waiter, Steve, was AMAZING! He was very attentive, accommodating, informative and had an upbeat attitude and vibe. We really enjoyed him. Managers Shawn and Tone were the life of the evening. They made sure we were thoroughly entertained and had everything we needed. All of our food was really good and cooked to perfection. I had the Mediterranean shrimp dinner. It was REALLY good. It was a great kick off to the new year. We'll definitely be back!

When I say every piece of food was delicious, the meat was tender, the Mediterranean shrimp was flavorful! The waitress was very nice and knew her job well. The only thing I didn't like was that it was small and you were kinda close to other people.

Baby back ribs were amazing, not ur usual off-the-bone experience, you gotta tear it off with your bare teeth or fork and knife. It was sweet, smoky, charred, marinated to perfection. The brisket was the ideal combination of dry and moist. The garlic chicken exceeded our expectation, a bit dry yet went well with the sauce. Loved the window overlooking the streets.

Great place for an intimate Sunday brunch. Beautiful restaurant a block East from the Milwaukee Bucks' Fiserv Forum, in the central part of Downtown Milwaukee. Entering the restaurant you'll immediately notice the relaxing, classy ambiance & vibe. Myself & a friend enjoyed Carson's amazing salads, delicious & filling, you can request your protein of choice cooked how you desire. Friendly professional & knowledgeable staff. Benny even gifted us a slice of their homemade keylime pie which was delicious and made from scratch. Excellent experience overall. Bar area available. Reservations strongly recommended. Parking available on the street (free on weekends) or a paid lot across the restaurant. Valet parking available for dinner.

We have never had a bad experience here. Food is always consistently great! Celebrated our twins 19th bday, Analise was our waitress she was awesome!

I reserved a table for Two. We were sat at our booth in a timely manner. Our server came over and offered us drinks in a timely manner as well. Customer service was awesome. Store manager was very polite and pleasant. He stopped by our table once we received our food to make sure everything was great. He explained how the ribs were cooked and offered to cut mines for me! The whole experience was great! I would definitely recommend going!

Always my go to restaurant when I want a home cooked meal fast. They have some of the best martinis. The cornbread is amazing. I don’t care for the caesar dressing as much as i do the creamy garlic dressing. The staff is friendly and fast. The only thing that I don’t like is looking for parking on the weekend you will need to Valet.

This was our first time going to Carson's and we had an amazing experience. Our waiter, Greg, was phenomenal, very informative on their menu and walked us through the options we had for the steaks we ordered. He even brought out a complementary dessert for our first time dining there. Overall, food was delicious and worth the money. We will be coming back!