Top rated American restaurants in Milwaukee

Experience the best that Milwaukee has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 4.2K places from American restaurant category.

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The Picnic Basket Restaurant
American restaurant
Mom-and-pop eatery serving specialty pizzas, sandwiches & salads in a homey atmosphere.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~39.68 km from centre)
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Gather
American restaurant
Chic spot with an open kitchen serving New American fare plus wine, microbrews & craft cocktails.
$$ $$
4.80 (1K reviews) (~120.63 km from centre)
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Tofte's Table
American restaurant
Warm, family-owned restaurant presenting refined, seasonal takes on classic American comfort food.
$$ $$
4.80 (905 reviews) (~25.32 km from centre)
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Beerline Cafe
Vegetarian restaurant
Buzzy joint serving vegetarian and vegan options plus coffee & tea in a bright and spacious setting.
$$ $$
4.80 (862 reviews) (~3.18 km from centre)
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Fred's Diner
Diner
Old-school booth-&-counter joint plating hearty American classics for breakfast & lunch.
$ $$$
4.80 (733 reviews) (~77.41 km from centre)
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Boss Dawgz
American restaurant
👍👍 Hands down the best spot to grab a quick and delicious bite to eat. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Customer service is top tier. This business makes you feel welcome. Personally recommend the special "Phil E cheesesteak with peppers"
$ $$$
4.80 (571 reviews) (~139.6 km from centre)
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Rocky Road Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
👍👍 My sister has seen this place on the side of the highway and we finally made the stop. Was very worthwhile. Great prices and the food hit the spot. They have more than enough options for some real food in addition to their delicious ice cream. They didn't have a turtle sundae on the menu but mad...
$ $$$
4.80 (546 reviews) (~204.33 km from centre)
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Badger Bros Coffee (Platteville)
Coffee shop
👍👍 Absolutely fantastic shop! Was passing through and was in dire need of coffee, and seriously loved my experience here. I got the strawberry cheesecake cold brew, and it was beautiful. The space itself is pretty spacious and artfully decorated. Definitely a good place to catch up with a friend over s...
$ $$$
4.80 (529 reviews) (~210.87 km from centre)
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Morel
American restaurant
Rustic-chic spot offering a daily changing menu of New American plates plus cocktails & beer.
$$$ $
4.80 (527 reviews) (~1.24 km from centre)
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Artisan
Fine dining restaurant
Regional American fare paired with wines & craft cocktails plus a light bar menu in a chic space.
$$$ $
4.80 (515 reviews) (~219.76 km from centre)
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Eden
American restaurant
Creative New American fare with Mediterranean influences pairs with craft cocktails in a chic space.
$$ $$
4.80 (506 reviews) (~122.83 km from centre)
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Barrel & Vine
American restaurant
👍👍 What a hidden gem in the suburbs. Everything from the cocktails, the food, to the service was superb. Also, we came here with a big party for a birthday, and it was large enough to accommodate us! First, the cocktails, I really appreciated the unique twist on the cucumber martini with the elderflow...
4.80 (451 reviews) (~151.54 km from centre)
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Rise N Dine
American restaurant
👍👍 Our new breakfast and lunch spot. Our family has had a hard time finding a good spot for my teenagers who can EAT and I to go for breakfast and lunch. Today, I found it. I happened to stumble on the charming Historic Village of Vicksburg last night and came back in the light of day hoping for break...
$ $$$
4.80 (446 reviews) (~220.63 km from centre)
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Chicken Lit Tenders & Wings
Chicken wings restaurant
👍👍 Chicken Lit easily takes the top spot in Naperville for fried chicken in my books. The owner and chef Michael takes pride in his craft with the standard that "if I won't feed it to my children I won't sell it." This is why he highlights that the color of his chicken is light, not dark. Because a lig...
$ $$$
4.80 (433 reviews) (~139.52 km from centre)
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Coney Express
Family restaurant
Enduring, no-frills establishment specializing in NYC- and Chicago-style hot dogs, plus soups.
$ $$$
4.80 (424 reviews) (~206.42 km from centre)
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Capponi's Restaurant
Italian restaurant
👍👍 Great place to eat. Greatest sauce in the US. Great service. Family owned. Bought the store out of Ravs and sauce. Picture is my daughter looking into the cooler. Missed the photo of her drool. Had a great time with family. Very friendly great sevice.
$$ $$
4.80 (367 reviews) (~246.99 km from centre)
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Papa Chops Eatery
American restaurant
👍👍 Amazing experience that we came all the way from Battle Creek for and did not regret! My wife has been living with Celiac Disease for years and it is so incredibly refreshing to be able to go into a restaurant and get anything - including fried food! Food came out quick and was amazing. Hearty class...
$$ $$
4.80 (359 reviews) (~188.5 km from centre)
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Nicky's Good Eats and Treats
American restaurant
👍 A pleasant surprise - nice menu options, good quality & taste - small area inside the gas station.
$$ $$
4.80 (351 reviews) (~127.82 km from centre)
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The Stand
American restaurant
👍👍 If you haven't made the trip out to Iron Ridge yet, you should! Go get a frozen treat or some dinner and then a frozen treat at The Stand! Yum!!!
$ $$$
4.80 (331 reviews) (~63.86 km from centre)
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EL ideas
American restaurant
Upscale, intimate restaurant serving fixed-price American menus in chef Phillip Foss’s kitchen.
$$$$
4.80 (331 reviews) (~131.76 km from centre)
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