Ethnic Restaurants Milwaukee Wisconsin
Eating Out in "Beer City" at Old World Fine Dining Establishments
Milwaukee is a city with a rich ethnic heritage inherited from immigrant settlers. European immigrants brought the famed breweries and appreciation of fine food.
Milwaukee, is a city with a rich ethnic heritage. The city on the Lake Michigan lake front in Wisconsin used to be known as "Beer City." Milwaukee offers a pleasing variety of ethnic cuisines. Some of the finest restaurants in the city focus upon the ethnic, immigrant culture. This article contains information about Milwaukee's best French, Italian, German, Thai and Serbian Restaurants.
Following are some of the finest restaurants serving ethnic cuisine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Aqua International Restaurant. Aqua is on the east side of Downtown Milwaukee, overlooking Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Art Museum. Aqua offers diverse cuisine, such as Coconut Shrimp, Veal Oscar, Guinness Braised Short Ribs and Scallopini Chicken. 1011 North Astor Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-272-1011.
- Karl Ratzsche's German. Karl Ratzsche's is a Milwaukee mainstay. The German restaurant opened in 1904 as "Hermann's Cafe." The dining room is richly decorated in "Old World" style, with European steins, porcelain and glassware. The menu features Old World German Favorites, Fish, Seafood, Steaks and European Favorites. Examples from the Old World Favorites menu include Braised stuffed Port Chop, Sauerbraten, Roast Goose Breast and Wiener Schnitzel. Dessert choices include German specialties" Schaum Torte, Viennese Apple Strudel and Viennese Chocolate Torte. Bar offers specialty drinks, cocktails, beers and wine. 320 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-276-2720.
- Osteria del Mondo Italian. Fine Italian specialties, Antipasti, Salads and Pasta. Specialties include Grilled Organic Salmon, Golden Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops and Strauss Veal Scallopini. 1038 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-291-3770.
- Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, French. Adam Siegel has won the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest 2008. Diners enjoy a view of Lake Michigan while enjoying the authentic French cuisine. Bistro menu features appetizers, soups, salads and entrees. Examples of entrees include Garlic marinated bone in rib eye, pan seared peppercorn encrusted beef medallion and sauteed Wisconsin Rainbow Trout with braised artichokes. Extensive wine list features French wines. 3133 East Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Calderone Club Italian. 842 North Old World 3rd Street, Milwaukee 1-414-273-3236.
- Couquette Cafe.French Bistro fare in a landmark building in the Historic Third Ward. Examples from the dinner menu include Pan-Seared Wild Halibut with Arugula, CC Coq au Vin and CC Bacon Wrapped Strauss Veal Meatloaf. A sample dessert menu features Citron Meringue, Chocolate Mousse and Warm Chocolate. Cake. 316 North Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-291-2655.
- The King and I Thai. 830 North Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-276-4181.
- Mader's German Restaurant. Mader's has been serving German cuisine in Milwaukee since 1902. The historic restaurant is filled with a $3 million art collection. The dining hall is lined with suits of medieval Armour and antiques that date back to the 14th century. Knight's Bar room features a heavy wooden bar serving cocktails, German beers and specialty drinks. Dinner specialties include Sauerbraten, Franconian Chicken Schnitzel, Kassler Rippchen, Stuffed Beef Tenderloin "Rouladen Style," Beef and Mushroom Strudel and Bavarian Platter. 1041 North Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-271-3377.
- Old German Beer Hall Hall with 100 seats offers a glimpse of Bavarian culture, representing the spirit of the Hofbrauhaus in Munich. Munich beer hall setting with bench seats and simple German festival food and German beer. 1009 North Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414-226-2778.
- Old Town Serbian Gourmet House. 522 West Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1-414- 672-0206.
Milwaukee is on the shores of Lake Michigan, about 90 miles north of Chicago, Illinois. Milwaukee has many fine hotels in the downtown area. Top Hotels Downtown Milwaukee, WI
Information is subject to change. Contact the restaurants for additional information and to make reservations.
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