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Licensed & Insured Restaurants in Milwaukee, WI
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Milwaukee, WI by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Milwaukee with a 4.8-star rating from 11,544 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Swingin' Door Exchange and Stella Van Buren. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Milwaukee is 4.6 stars from 2,287 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Milwaukee range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.6★
Avg rating
2,287
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Milwaukee
777 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Swingin' Door Exchange
219 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Stella Van Buren
550 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Milwaukee, WI
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Milwaukee777 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA | 4.8★ | 11,544 |
| #2 | Swingin' Door Exchange219 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA | 4.7★ | 2,563 |
| #3 | Stella Van Buren550 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA | 4.7★ | 1,831 |
| #4 | Mader's Restaurant1041 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA | 4.4★ | 3,563 |
| #5 | The Bridgewater Modern Grill2011 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA | 4.6★ | 728 |
| #6 | Birch459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA | 4.6★ | 937 |
| #7 | Odd Duck939 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA | 4.7★ | 1,345 |
| #8 | Harbor House550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA | 4.6★ | 3,506 |
| #9 | Carnevor | Milwaukee’s Premier Steakhouse718 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA | 4.7★ | 1,215 |
| #10 | Sanford1547 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA | 4.8★ | 584 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Milwaukee
Mader's Restaurant
1041 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
The Bridgewater Modern Grill
2011 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207, USA
Birch
459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Odd Duck
939 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
Harbor House
550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Carnevor | Milwaukee’s Premier Steakhouse
718 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Sanford
1547 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
The Wicked Hop
345 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
511 N Broadway #100, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
The Capital Grille
310 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
SafeHouse
779 N Front St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Lupi & Iris
777 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
3rd St. Market Hall
275 W Wisconsin Ave Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
Zarletti
741 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
3133 E Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
Il Cervo
420 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
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