Tess

Milwaukee, 2499 N Bartlett Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States | ★ 4.6 (412 Review)

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Consistently popular since opening in September of 2002, our East Side restaurant provides the highest quality seasonal dishes using local meats & produce with a first-class wine and beer selection. The dining ambiance is pleasantly casual and intimate, with seating available in a charming interior setting or romantic garden patio.

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Ted Bertsch

★ 5

Cute little neighborhood restaurant tucked away with amazing food and service. Can’t wait to go back.

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Rachel Bertsch

★ 5

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Luke Shy

★ 5

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Mark Peterson

★ 5

Nice take out fish fry...yum.

Update: took some friends from out of town there for dinner the other night. First rate for the food and the service! My friend is a bit of a wine snob, and he was impressed with the list and especially the selection of Amaro. You should definitely go here. :-)

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Ellen Reynolds

★ 5

The food at Tess is always excellent! A special place to visit

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T Frederick

★ 5

Excellent food, drinks, and atmosphere.

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Christopher Rochon

★ 5

The food and service are always excellent.

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Miles Payne

★ 4

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Blake

★ 5

Delicious ravioli especially paired with a very nice wine. Super cute night out!

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Andy Vander Broek

★ 5

The mahi mahi is quite possibly the best entree I have eaten in this entire city

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Alex Sobczak

★ 4

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Daphne Wang

★ 4

Lovely little restaurant, food is a mixed bag.

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Robin Meiners

★ 5

I have never been here and wanted to use my City Tin coaster, I enjoyed a delightful meal and enjoyed the cozy intimate atmosphere. My waiter was fantastic and the food very good. Had the smelt and mussels appetizers and both were flavorful and tasty, the arugula salad was fresh and the perch and barramundi fish fry good. Will definitely be back to try something else next time.

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Michael Good

★ 5

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Yoni Zvi

★ 5

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Troyer Ritter

★ 5

A great experience with every visit.

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Emily Hanges

★ 5

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Luke LaBonte

★ 5

Top notch service and food. 100% recommend the budino

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Ms T

★ 5

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Emma Ortiz

★ 5

Our server Emma was so fantastic. Food was amazing. Service was even better. Thank you for making our anniversary dinner special Emma!!

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Car Pac

★ 5

The best mussels, in town! Great service and atmosphere! Highly recommended.

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Duane Bogenschneider

★ 5

Love the courtyard.

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Maureen

★ 5

Our server Moi was extremely attentive & professional. He was efficient & able to communicate with the mgr. about my disappointment with the portion of the sea bass. Although delicious, it was a ridiculously small portion. In the end, the chef prepared another piece of the fish. Everything else was absolutely delicious, e.g., the salad, salmon entree, wine & flourless chocolate cake. Highly recommend especially Moi, our server.

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Linda C

★ 1

Went with a group of friends.Service wasn’t bad. Food was average. The man who owns this place is honestly not a kind a human being! Avoid at all cost

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Rick and Dani Gramza

★ 5

Very good meal, somewhat limited menu and my drink had a funny taste to it, thinking it was the ice. Perch was great as was the salmon. Quiet environment and great outdoor patio. Street Parking only can be challenging when busy.

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Holly Delgado

★ 5

We have been to Tess countless times, and it is by far our favorite restaurant in Milwaukee. From the cozy atmosphere to the top-notch food, it never disappoints.

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Nathan Duncan

★ 5

Very reasonable prices on whiskey pours a go too for downtown

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jackie fudge

★ 5

Excellent

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Justin Grahl

★ 5

Small, intimate setting with great food! Also a very nice bourbon selection

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Tom Hoffman

★ 4

Great menu, not trying to over impress. Great place for a great night out.

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Joseph Cassidy

★ 5

First time in, Friday night for two of us for a friend’s birthday. Everything was superb, food was so delicious, staff was very accommodating. Friendly and helpful service from my questions over the phone before booking, to altering our reservation, to dinner service with our wonderful server Moi, to serving my carry-in cake. Homemade bread was excellent and their tomato sauce was out of this world. I got the cioppino he got the ravioli and we just kept raving about the sauce. 5 stars highly recommend

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Daniel Pieper

★ 5

Amazing food and service

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Kyrsten A

★ 5

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Scott W

★ 5

First time here. Was recommended by some friends and we were not disappointed. Make a reservation, for 6pm and got in right away. We were the only customers at that time, and a few other tables filled up later.
The waitress (Jada)did a great job of getting us seated and settled in. Gave us plenty of information about the menu and specials. Got the special Pesto Sea Bass which was amazing. Service was efficient, but we did not feel rushed. The rest of the meal was all very good.
We will be back.

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Jay Benaderet

★ 5

Every time is somehow better than the last. Truly perfect from start to finish. Beer dinners are a MUST.

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Aaron F

★ 5

The food was so good I almost hesitate to let the world in on a gem of a place.

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Kevin Schanz

★ 5

Great wait staff and bar. I go for the pork belly! Good drinks

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Matthew Jorgenson

★ 5

Best Salmon I’ve ever had

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Thomas Ciula

★ 5

A+ entrees, great beer wine and bourbon selection, extremely pleasant service

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Chris L

★ 5

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Josh Wenthold

★ 5

went for a beer dinner. exceptional food, and the pairings were creative and fun. highly recommend

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Kristi

★ 5

Delicious as always. Love this hidden gem!

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Ava Kurszewski

★ 4

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Margaret English

★ 5

I would say this is my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee. The staff is friendly and I’ve always loved my food. Prices seem to have increased a tiny bit recently (as it has everywhere) but it is still a great deal.

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Matt Schabo

★ 5

Food was great. The butterscotch budino was amazing. Also had the pork belly and it was so good. We had the fish fry and it was quite good. Service was a bit slow so I gave them a 4 star on that

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Courtnie Korpela

★ 5

Every bite and sip was superb along with the service and ambience. We ordered everything gluten free and will be sure to return in the future. Wonderful date night!

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B Ross

★ 5

Tonight we enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with dear friends at Tess. The food was absolutely fabulous, and we enjoyed a beautiful evening on the patio. We have been fans of Tess for many years, but tonight was exceptional! Bravo Tess! You are a gem!

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terri c

★ 5

We had a wonderful evening meal out on their quaint patio. The food and service were excellent. Don’t miss the fresh loaf of bread….and don’t make the mistake of only getting half a loaf! Tess is a Milwaukee gem.

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oz french

★ 5

By far one of the best meals we have had. We live in DC area with many good restaurants and Tess was better than some of our best restaurants. We had Porkbelly appetizer, Patio salad, Porkchop special and Scottish Salmon. All excellent! And drinks were great. Super waitress too! Milwaukee is lucky to have a restaurant like this!

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Sarah B

★ 2

Was sat outside on the patio next to the electrical box and a bunch of wires. Took over 45 minutes for our entre food to arrive and when it did, it was cold and severely over-salted.
The appetizer was tasty, so was the soup. The server was very friendly but clearly spread too thin to wait on more than 1 table at a time. Very nice folks but won't need to come back.

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Kristi Munson

★ 5

Loved the patio. Amazing service.

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Kathryn

★ 5

This is one of my top favorite restaurants in Milwaukee! Great ambiance both indoors and on the beautiful patio! Food is always delicious with fresh ingredients and incredible flavors! I've been here several times and am just as blown away every time!

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Lynn Schuster

★ 5

Great food great atmosphere great service

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Elle Hernandez

★ 2

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Jared Johnson

★ 5

Great value on food and wine!

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Jeanne Burkart

★ 5

Always great food and service!

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Maya Maree

★ 5

Such a cozy, tucked away spot. Welcoming, sweet and attentive service. Perfectly portioned and delicious food. We ordered crab cakes, beet salad, choppino and flourless chocolate cake. Thank you ❤️

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Next_Gen_ GT

★ 5

Food was amazing, well worth the price and then some. 100% will be back.

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Tammy harlow

★ 5

Food was amazing. Very small place but very inviting.

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A. Sasley

★ 4

Really loved the food. Everything was a bit oversalted though, but still good.

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Dan Turpin

★ 5

My wife and I went for a dinner date after being gifted a certificate for Tess as a wedding present. I am amazed we had never been before. Such fine food tucked away just off of Oakland on the eastside. I highly recommend Tess.

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T M

★ 5

This is my 4th time dining at Tess, and the experience was as good as ever. The location, atmosphere, service, drinks and food are all top notch. Living out of state, we put Tess at the top of our list of dining venues to patronize when we are in Milwaukee.

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Beth Wischer

★ 4

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Bill Rice

★ 5

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Keith Wischer

★ 4

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Lauren Selingo

★ 4

Absolutely fantastic experience eating here! The staff was friendly and didn't rush us with the meal; the food was great and the wine list was varied and large. We would absolutely eat here again!

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L R

★ 2

The clam chowder was amazing and that is sadly where anything good ends with our experience. We got four fish dishes, two were over cooked (salmon) and the fish fry was just okay. But putting the food aside, there was some suggestion in the reviews that this is a family friendly restaurant. It is not. We went with our toddler and let’s just say if we weren’t there with my in-laws, we would’ve left shortly after the soup due to the comments from (I’m assuming) the manager behind the bar and the rude stares that came afterwards as we tried to calm our toddler to not disturb the other guests (as we waited for our food which took longer than expected). It is his restaurant, so he is free to request whatever he would like of his guests, but maybe finding a less rude and jarring way of asking would be a good place to start. So long story short, if you have kids and want your fish to not be overcooked (which you’d expect from a predominantly seafood restaurant), maybe try another place instead.

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John Pires

★ 5

Food and drinks are very good. Plenty of space in a nice outdoor patio. Really a nice spot.

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Coach Cole

★ 4

Just excellent food. Great atmosphere, staff is on point. Great for couples looking to have a nice evening out. Make reservations they are busy and only open certain hrs in the evening. Highly recommend

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Ryan Barnard

★ 5

Cute and cozy place just off Oakland Avenue on the upper east side. The food was excellent and the beer list was great too. Our server was fantastic; knowledgeable about the menu, very friendly, and the perfect amount of attentive. I would be happy to eat at Tess again and again.

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Remonda Ippolite

★ 5

Highly recommend. Food and service are outstanding

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James Riemann

★ 5

Great food and drinks, service tonite was a bit slow, but a pleasant experience nonetheless!

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Christina Moreno

★ 5

One of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee, hands-down. It is such a cozy atmosphere and the food is always amazing! The service is great and we feel welcomed all the time. I cannot wait to visit again whenever we are in Milwaukee!

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Linda L

★ 5

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Montana Krukowski

★ 5

Definitely go enjoy a meal here. $$/$$$ prices but portions were fulfilling. We wanted to try somewhere new and we’re headed for Original but saw the patio across the street and glad we changed plans. Service was so PLEASANT and the outdoor space was really cute. Food was some of the best I’ve had in Milwaukee. Steak in the mushroom and wine reduction was so good I asked for more bread (also delicious) to sop up the leftover juices. My friend got the ravioli and I stole a couple extra bites from his plate. Honorable mention goes to the neighborhood setting of the location. Vibe and atmosphere was perfect for casual conversations/small celebrations/nice meal with old friends/date night.

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Zack Vrana

★ 1

We tried this restaurant for a third time recently. The patio is nice but the tables and salt/pepper were sticky. The floor coming in was sticky and the interior smelled of mildew walking in.

Appetizers are hit or miss, wasn’t served hot, and the steak my partner had was indistinct square. Some no name cut.

The staff never came back around and asked about drinks or tried to sell more. This has been my experience all three times we’ve been here.

With the Groupon, the prices become almost worthwhile. I would never ever consider paying full price for this food.

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Nicole Iding

★ 5

We just visited Tess again for our wedding anniversary, and it was absolutely wonderful as always. The ambiance and service was phenomenal and the food was delicious and cooked perfectly. We've been coming here for 10 years and there has never been a time we left disappointed, I definitely recommend checking them out!

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Kathryn Schley

★ 2

Super friendly service and nice patio area.. four of us were looking forward to a ladies dinner out, and the wine was wonderful. However. 2 steaks were served well done, when ordered Medium Rare, and the Salmon came out Rare in the center when asked for Medium "chefs choice". While our server was fantastic and super apologetical, there was no visit by the manager, or anyone else to try and turn our experience around. Considering 75% of our meals were not enjoyed, we thought there would be some sort of "recourse". Nope. Nothing. No deduction in meal cost, offer for a glass of wine, dessert... etc. Not looking for a handout at all, but a "let's make this better" is the least a restaurant of this caliber should offer. Disappointed. Won't return.

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Philip Kassner

★ 5

Absolutely first class.
Wonderful food and relaxing atmosphere.

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Carly Uuskallio

★ 5

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Christianne Varela

★ 5

Always pleased with our experience at Tess. Kind, welcoming and delicious.

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Tamar Smirl

★ 5

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Erik Christianson

★ 5

Intimate setting with great food and service. One of my favorites.

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Doris Fonseca

★ 3

Wonderful service. Small and cozy restaurant. Food was fine, nothing too special. Not worth coming back.

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Mike “MapleMan”

★ 5

Our go to place for special events, out of town guests, birthdays, etc. Friendly staff, very good food, small menu But --- Nice selections and very good preparation. And we prefer the mid week, early time, before any crowd that may arrive.

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Boris Sherman

★ 5

Good food, friendly atmosphere.

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Jayna Marie

★ 5

Definitely A hidden spot on the east side. The cioppino was out of this world! Mussels were super fresh, sauces were absolutely delish. We also shared a well put together Mediterranean salad with a citrus vinaigrette. Not to mention the flourless chocolate cake and butterscotch pudding was the highlight of my day. 10/10 would recommend especially those with gluten allergies the waitress and cook was super accommodating! they also have a very good wine list!

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Becky Yang

★ 1

Food was okay, but overpriced for what it was. The service was TERRIBLE. Staff and our waiter were not friendly nor accommodating. We will never return.

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Sharon Kay Beyer

★ 5

Fabulous!

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Freund Carmen

★ 5

Wonderful food quiet small intimate ....staff excellent... reccomended by the owners of Triskele's

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Alek Waters

★ 5

A very nice family restaurant, great service and tasty foods. Been there a few times, always enjoyed my experience

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Dewdew Headjr

★ 5

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Ian Addison

★ 4

Nice spot! Very quaint with a small cozy atmosphere. Definitely seems like they have their regulars. Semi-rotating menu so should always be on the fresher side. Duck was stellar - wouldn't bother getting the parfait as it wasn't anything special.

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Jasna Coralic

★ 5

Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Good drinks as well!

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David Redjinski

★ 5

Sat at the bar & almost preferred it. Fast service & very knowledgeable bar tender.

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Aidan K

★ 2

The steak here was oddly tough and gritty in texture. Not much flavor on the steak or its included sides.

The ravioli was good, and our server was pleasant.

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Nate

★ 5

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Melissa Roenspies

★ 5

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Brad Malmquist

★ 4

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Michael Mosesson

★ 5

This restaurant not only offers good food, nice presentations, and excellent service, but the ambiance is delightful.

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Adrian Love

★ 5

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Sarah Stockel-Bounyavong

★ 5

One of our favorite staple East side restaurants. The first moment you step in, you feel transported to Europe. Quaint/pic perfect in general, lovely patio with even some heated patio seating & fine art - all wrap the fabulous food into a unique dining experience. The food is always exceptional and of the highest quality. The drink menu is great, wine and cocktail drinkers will be pleased.
Great for dates, celebrations or just a week night dinner just because!

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H M D esther john mark

★ 2

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Amy

★ 3

Hmmm, been going here for years now as one of our favorite places. The last few times quality seems to have taken a step or two done. Of course at first experience like this we tried again, a few times, because everybody is entitled to an off night. Unfortunately there seems to be a pattern not sure we'll be back. Filet ordered by husband definitely didn't look like a filet cut and it was hard to cut through even with steak knife; ordered medium rare, it should cut like butter. He also ordered double potatoes, didn't receive, but did get charged despite pointing out to waitress. The sides accompanying my duck tasted great but were cold. When reported to waitress she said they were supposed to be that way....ummmm, I don't think so... And finally the fatal service flaw, no water refills

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Sage LeGault

★ 5

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Janis Lazdins

★ 5

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Michael Engel

★ 5

We don't eat here often enough, but when we do, it's always a treat. It's clear that Tess, like all the restaurants in the City of Milwaukee, has done their best to sort through all the various and mixed COVID restrictions and mandates, leaning on their outdoor space and more or less clearing out the interior. The menu seems to be shrunk from what it once was, which I mean as a compliment because it's a recognition that with the shortage of labor and difficulty of finding steady sources of high-quality product, it's better to do fewer things that can then be executed well...

...which is exactly what we experienced on the night we were there. The food was terrific, as was the service. The wine list remains well thought out, with a number of bottles that are underpriced for the quality. If you haven't been here in a while, you'll do well to just relax, accept that it's different in some ways, but the same in all the most important ones.

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Bruce Heilbrun

★ 5

Brittany provided great service and accommodated a few minor substitutions.
The broiled fish was served burned on one side and uncooked on the other,, the result was a dry fish dinner. My pork tenderloin was outstanding!

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Hartmut Marschall

★ 5

I love this place. We were sitting at their heated patio. Great food and very friendly service. Will definitely go back.

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Andrea Cockerham

★ 5

Lovely European atmosphere. Creative, tasty food. Excellent service.

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vesna pikelja

★ 5

Great good and service

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Renee Thimm

★ 5

Eat here about once month.
Food is always food.
Love the groupon discount.

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Carson Radtke

★ 5

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Carl Anderson

★ 5

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Nancy Resto

★ 5

Attentive service & delicious food. Nicely paced.. Didn't feel rushed as we do elsewhere

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Dylan

★ 5

Absolutely stellar food and service. Well worth the price. The Duck was out of this world as was the Onion Tart, Corn Bisque and the Sea Bass Special.

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C Jackson

★ 1

I have rated Tess high in the past. But this has definitely changed. I had a horrible food experience the last time I was here. I tried to give them another chance because we all have off days. I ask if a specific chef was there to cook my food. They lied and said he was. Immediately, upon eating my food that was very over cooked, over seasoned and just over bad. I told the waitress directly that the chef definitely couldn't have made such bad food. I got validation from the chef himself that in fact he isn't cooking tonight even though he is in the kitchen. I brought this to the waitresses attention and she gave attitude and made excuses instead of trying to rectify or accommodating me. I will never return .

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Y. O.

★ 1

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! There were numerous red stains on the glass when our Sprite came out. After we brought it to the attention of the waitress, she took the cup and returned it WITH THE SAME RED STAINS. She did not get a new cup nor bother to even clean the existing cup. Moments later, the same waitress tried to remove the glass of water from my grandfather’s mouth as he was drinking from it. Scaring him! Just avoid this place. Zero respect for the elderly.

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Diane Berndt

★ 5

Awesome, as usual.

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Francisco Jaimes

★ 5

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Christine Christine

★ 5

All of their food has been delicious, however, if you g
Have the opportunity to try their Mahi Mahi for supper, go for it! It is out of this world!!! A definite must!

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Tony Berger

★ 5

Hard to beat

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Michael Aronow

★ 5

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Nancy Ralph

★ 5

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Mitch Nelles

★ 5

We had a fantastic birthday dinner here. I always enjoy the atmosphere and the food. The outdoor area is one of the best in the city

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Tess Maile

★ 5

Had to go there since my name is Tess. I went there on the weekend with my boyfriend and we both had a great experience. Our server (i feel like her name was sarah but at the same time im forgetful) was amazing, was always smiling, seemed she loved to be working there, and reacted great with our humor. We especially loved the mussels and with all the entrees we were definitely full and satisfied when we left. We got the Butterscotch Budino dessert togo and even eating it a day later of it sitting in my fridge it was one of the best desserts ive ever had and couldnt imagine how even better it wouldve tasted fresh to our table.

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Mallory Kling

★ 5

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Elizabeth V.

★ 5

Wow! Returned to Tess after too long a time, looking forward to dining on their secluded patio. We were rewarded tremendously. Kind and attentive service, fine foods, garden atmosphere -- and such special dishes! Most notably the crab cakes, grilled Faroe Island salmon, and caramel budino were heavenly. Yes to Tess!

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Namiyah .S

★ 4

I enjoyed my meal and would definitely eat here again! I don't usually like quinoa but all the different flavors in my dish was very tasty.

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Ali

★ 5

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Valerie Sauve

★ 5

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Bob Burke

★ 4

Food was very good. Waitress was attentive, but kitchen was a bit slow Because they were busy. Next time I'd order an appetizer as well.

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Myke Neubauer

★ 5

The food is incredibly here. The service is great and it has nice atmosphere. I always look forward to coming here and will continue to eat here whenever I have the chance.

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Georgia Brown

★ 5

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Mark Przybylski

★ 5

Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. The only issue is trying to decide on one entree! So many great options, we’ve yet to leave underwhelmed.

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sean maloney

★ 5

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Charlie Drummond

★ 5

Excellent food and exceptional service!!!

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Jeff Cavanaugh

★ 5

Great food, good service, and the best low key patio in the city!

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ben long

★ 5

Was excellent! Food was perfection.

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Ben Garnatz

★ 5

Always amazing food and wonderful service. Dining at Tess is a real treat. They really knocked it out of the park tonight with the chocolate bread pudding.

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Adilene Havinga

★ 5

Amazing as always!!

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Makarios Masoad

★ 3

Food is very average. Not worth the money you spend on it. A place with the same cost and better food would be Odd Duck. Otherwise, the place is small. The workers are nice, but the kitchen is very close to all the tables, you can hear the yelling and whatever goes on in there.

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Aria Graff

★ 5

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Rebecca Walsh

★ 5

Beautifully plated food and delicious! Would definitely go back

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Scott Zimmerman

★ 5

Food and service are consistantly very good. Really enjoy dining on the outdoor patio in the summer.

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Andrew Abrahamson

★ 5

Great food, service, and beer selection

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Elliott George

★ 4

Amazing Amazing food....super friendly service...

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Alex Evans

★ 5

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Nick Gorski

★ 5

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Tony Gierke

★ 5

Amazing food. Great pricing. Will absolutely be back!

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Gwen Addison

★ 4

Service was very nice. Green beans need to be sauteed longer. Atmosphere nice. I would go back

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Nan Rose

★ 2

Maybe we were there on a bad night but my husband complained that his sauce was way too salty. I tasted it and it was. Our waitress just mumbled something about how that's how it is sometimes. The manager asked, when my dinner was gone and my husband's was cold and our card was out on our check, if there wasn't something they could have done. We replied that the waitress never offered that option. The manager grabbed our credit card, said she'd take it off our bill and left in a huff. Very unprofessional. We will not be back.

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Mark Palahniuk

★ 5

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Ambryon Mckinnie

★ 1

Had a craving for crab cakes and decided to give this place a shot. Lol, I shouldve stuck with what I knew when I read it came seeping with sauce & someone said it needed more crab 🥴. This should be labeled as "Crab? Cakes" bc it is definitely mostly breading and probably one of thee WORST crab cakes that have ever eaten.

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Billy Rapier Jr

★ 4

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brian santner

★ 5

Our server was awesome! Delicious food and east side atmosphere. We enjoyed

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Justin Fermenich

★ 5

Had a lovely new years dinner takeout. Before the pandemic this was a regular stop every couple of months. The food is always creative without being pretentious.

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Kyle McHugh

★ 5

Quaint, personal, romantic. Three words to describe the dining experience at Tess. My date and I had the onion tart, which was decadent for all cheese lovers. Each had out own pasta which is all made from scratch. She had a white sauce and I had a red sauce pasta. Both were tremendous. Highly recommend this spot for a date.

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Christian Lucchetti

★ 5

One of my absolute favorite places to dine at for dinner.

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Chris Geiger

★ 5

Phenomenal food!!

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C H

★ 5

Awesome restaurant, great staff, great food.

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Joshua “Josh” Zimmer

★ 5

Pretty rad! this refurbished bar is full of oddball art, closely packed - elegant linen covered tables (on the inside, too chilly for patio service so I can't speak on that) and a bizarre but charming music selection. The service was fantastic, sadly I do not remember our servers name but cheers to her, she was helpful with recommendations and knowledgeable about the menu, on top of being pleasant! The food was incredible, our server recommended latin styled dishes as the head chef hails from Mexico City, we stuck to this and we're not disappointed. It's not cheap, but the price of admission is well worth the quality experience you'll find in dinner at Tess. Until next time!

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Robert Kennedy

★ 5

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C. Ray

★ 5

Very tasty! I had three courses and would have eaten more, it was that good. Price point is in line with service and quality of food so no complaints.

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Geneva Felder

★ 5

Food and service was great. Will definitely return.

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Andy Turner

★ 4

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Josh Lee

★ 5

Fantastic food all made from scratch. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great meal at a decent price.

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Sarah Lucchetti

★ 5

The steak was the best I've had in years. The crab cake was fresh and packed with flavor. Their wait staff was attentive and kind. The ambiance was cozy and intimate. The chocolate flourless cake was decadent and rich. It was the best dinner I've had in Milwaukee in 10 years.

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Jane Mendelblatt

★ 5

Had a wonderful meal at Tess last night. Wonderful meal... The onion tart was delicious for starters and the rest of the meal was just as good. We dined on the patio which was lovely and relaxing and or wait staff server was perfect. Always enjoy my evenings at Tess.

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Jason F

★ 5

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Justin V

★ 5

Fantastic hidden gem in Milwaukee- quaint atmosphere and wonderfully prepared food that is evidently driven by quality ingredients and technique for a cost lower than would be expected for this cuisine.

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Callie Murphy

★ 5

Hands down, best dining and culinary experience I’ve had in Milwaukee. The team was incredibly helpful, fun and detail oriented. The Barracuda fish, mussels and homemade bread were to die for. Already can’t wait to come back!

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Jacquie Romain

★ 4

Excellent food! The chef is very creative. The menu offers a nice variety of unique, some unusual dishes. The back patio had a nice ambience and the service was great! We also liked the beer and wine offerings with some special local craft brews. The Turmeric Blackberry dessert was great!

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Randy Cleveland

★ 5

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Julie Prom

★ 4

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Joshua Sheeran

★ 5

Tess is hands down one of my favorite spots in MKE. It is definitely a hidden gem. The food is always incredible, and they have the service to match.

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Terry Schulz

★ 5

Great group of people here!

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Erik Kasabuske

★ 5

We did curbside pickup yesterday and had the mole crusted pork tenderloin. Amazing meal and value and the curbside pickup was flawless.

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Mark Novotny

★ 5

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Riley Young

★ 5

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Brooke Gilbertson

★ 5

Just got curbside takeout for dinner. Highly recommend the Korean Fried Chicken - so good! Pick up was easy and felt very safe. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself while supporting a local business.

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Brian Wolf

★ 5

Carry out from Tess was terrific. Every salad, entree and dessert we had was first-rate. And, they deliver! Highly recommended.

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Milwaukee Microgreens

★ 5

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Danny Duenas

★ 5

Great food and service!

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Eric Thompson

★ 5

Great cuisine. Will definitely visit again.

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MentallyDisabled Alien

★ 5

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Craig Schumacher

★ 5

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Steve Thoms

★ 5

Nice and cozy. Food was very good and the service was impeccable.

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Isis Cowan

★ 5

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Peter Sukus

★ 3

I had high expectations so maybe this isn't completely fair. My food was good but, it was not blowing me away for what I got. I feel I could have spent 5-7 dollars less (my meal was $26) and been much happier overall. I tried my girlfriend's special fish order and I was horrified as was she. She took a chance and did not come out ahead let's say. Dessert was ok but again seemed a bit inflated for what it ultimately was.

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Mary Stoker Smith

★ 5

Just lovely!

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sam vanden heuvel

★ 5

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Caspian Borison

★ 5

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Tyler Rudzinski

★ 5

One of those small restaurants that makes you feel fancy enough but drains your bank account. Food was incredibly tasty. Everything I had there was full of flavor.

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Patrick Darrough

★ 5

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Scott Conrad

★ 5

This has, and always will be one of my favorite Milwaukee restaurants. The service and food NEVER disappoint - this is about as well run of a food operation as you'll find in Milwaukee. Bring a Groupon if you can :)

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Marty Wegner

★ 5

Excellent food, great atmosphere, a very enjoyable experience. We are definitely returning in the near future.

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Bobbi K

★ 3

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Greg Nagel

★ 4

Food was great, atmosphere was a bit too loud.

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