The Bridgewater Modern Grill

Milwaukee, 2011 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207, United States | ★ 4.5 (654 Review)

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Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee’s emerging Harbor District, The Bridgewater Modern Grill reflects its presence on the historic Kinnickinnic River with a specially crafted menu that explores the essence of fire in fine food.

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Maddie Weston-Heroor

★ 5

We hosted our rehearsal dinner here in the private event space and had such a great experience! We had a group of over 30 and our servers were SO attentive and quick. Coordinating the event was easy, and we got lots of compliments on the food, especially the steak and potatoes. We also were able to use the lawn area to do our actual rehearsal. Overall would highly recommend.

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Timothy Chisholm

★ 3

Nice atmosphere, service underwhelming, and a little arrogant without a reason to be so. Food was good but expensive.

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Skylar Schneider

★ 5

Finally made it here for dinner last night to meet up with friends. The atmosphere was perfect for enjoying time together and taking our time to catch up! Everyone loved the different drinks that they ordered. For an entree my sister and I split the gnocchi and smash burger, we agreed that both were absolutely perfect. Our waitress was great and we would all definitely go back!

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Tory H

★ 5

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Melanie Barrios

★ 5

very kind staff! great artichoke dip! but best of all such a pretty outdoor seating section and view, as well as beautiful interior.

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Alyssa Richter

★ 3

I’d been wanting to come here for a while and had the opportunity to do so for a work dinner. The restaurant is gorgeous and the views of the river on a warm night were great

I stopped by the bar for a cocktail prior to my group arriving and it was strong and very delicious. Once they arrived, we were seated and ordered appetizers. The pork belly was really good. The spinach and artichoke dip was just alright. The table also ordered tuna tartar but I don’t eat fish so cannot speak to that. I ordered the bucatini for my main and it was extremely salty. I am still parched from how much salt was in there. I was so hungry that I didn’t care and ate all of it any way

I think if I came back I would probably just come for the drinks and view. The food left a little something to be desired!

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VictroFilms

★ 5

Its such a nice spot, the crab cake was so good, meat was perfect, there are also many drinks of your choice (I’ve got a bourbon), the host was apologizing beauce I wait too much (no more than 2mins it was very fast actually), the waitress (Tracy) was also very nice and I’m so thankfull about her recommendations… the music at the perfect vol so you can chat. Check the last pictures of my desert 👌

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Lisa Dunn

★ 4

Ordered small plates and drinks. Perfect day to sit on the patio right on the water. I would definitely go back.

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Alice M Adams

★ 4

Overall good

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Chuck Bentjen

★ 5

My friend who lives in Milwaukee chose this restaurant. It's right on the water. It's lovely and clean. The server was extraordinary and the food out of this world.

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Melinda Gladney

★ 1

I drove 25 minutes to come to this restaurant. It was not very busy. I was seated with a beautiful view of the river. I arrived at 11:46 a.m. and I left 12 p.m. after never being offered a water, a hello, or anything that showed i present in this restaurant. I don't know if I was just being refused service silently or someone dropped the ball on who should have been my server but it was a horrible experience as everyone around me were having their orders taken. Sad that we still live in a day and time like this.

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Anaddia Clark

★ 1

Cold food, was sent back to the kitchen all to come back out cold.

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Jill Pamanet

★ 5

We will 100% be back again and again. It's hard to find a restaurant with amazing food and service at the same time. Maddie (sp?) was so friendly and attentive. Don't get me started on the atmosphere. 🤯

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D Amann

★ 5

Beautiful restaurant and patio, had pasta and ribs, both of which were delicious. Server a bit rushed, but overall would recommend.

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Karen Coy Romano

★ 4

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Russ Robers

★ 2

Food has really gone downhill from when they opened. Have gone back a handful of times to see if it returns but I wouldn’t recommend the restaurant anymore. Atmosphere and location is great but wouldn’t eat there.

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Javier Navas

★ 5

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Liset Hernandez

★ 5

Exquisite lunch! Crab was phenomenal, the celery root remoulade was excellent. The view was perfection. I hade my lunch right at the outside seating area and the cool breeze was amazing. Need to take advantage of this fall weather; before the cold harsh Wisconsin weather hits! Will definitely be enjoying dinner here soon, with the familia.

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Arq. JC

★ 4

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Thomas Lutz

★ 1

Very prompt service, food was very good

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YOUR HOME AFH

★ 3

Okay rarely complain
However
The food was plain - not bad but nothing to write home about either
The server was either bored or something as I swear he came to the table no less than 12 times in an hour

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Jeffrey Sparks

★ 5

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Theresa Caven

★ 5

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Sharon Nuno

★ 1

I was served a truffles dish on top of noodles .. and it was overpowered by the truffles not good at all. I was so disappointed. it supposed to say a classy restaurant , but served me a plate like that.. I wish I would have taken a picture .. and the service, was far from being full class.. We had 15 in our party and it was all mixed up with all the plates and some of the plates were even cold. The location was very nice, but that’s all I would give a credit for.. I will never go back to this restaurant.

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sue schroeder

★ 5

Beautiful setting on the river.

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Matthew

★ 5

Ideal for casual nights with friends and laughter

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Troy Spielmann

★ 2

The ribs were some of the worst i've ever tasted. Thankfully the fries were good.

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Rosie Smocke

★ 5

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Jenesis Hoang

★ 5

The waiters were attentive without being intrusive.

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Megan O'Brien

★ 3

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Mark Marcelain

★ 5

We had read this is one of the best places in Milwaukee for lobster rolls. We were not disappointed. The staff in the back half did a great job. The staff in the front half did everything they could to make us feel welcomed. We had already decided before we left we are coming back.
I will warn anyone who doesn't know where this place is at, don't use the name of this place on Google maps unless you want to tour the neighborhood and lead you to some closed gate. Use the street address on their web site. We came from out of town to meet family. It was a bit confusing.

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Jonathan Leonard

★ 4

Bridgewater Modern Grill is a gorgeous spot along the river with a great atmosphere and friendly service. The food overall was good.

The bread with whipped butter was light and flavorful, a great start to the meal. The scallops paired well with the polenta and broccolini, but the seasoning could have been a touch bolder. The grilled fish was fresh and tender, though it leaned a bit on the simple side compared to the price point.

Everything was prepared well, but a few dishes could have used that extra pop of flavor to really stand out. Still, it’s a lovely place for dinner, and I’d definitely return to enjoy the riverside views with another meal.

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Julissa

★ 1

My food was not good and smelled horrible. I told the waiter I didnt like it and would get the Mac and cheese instead. She still tried to charge me with a discount applied even though I didn't eat it. She did speak to her manager and had it removed but argued with me about it saying I didnt tell her I didnt like the meal and that I ate half of it which I most definitely did not, I couldn't take the smell and taste. I had to have another waiter take it away so she didn't see how much of it I actually tried. Overall, beautiful place but I personally did not like the fish.

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Larry Martin

★ 5

Great atmosphere and greeted by friendly staff. Sat outside along the river. Food was great and the service was excellent.

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Y Tho

★ 5

Great delicious food. Great customer service.

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Chris Wilson

★ 5

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Qiana Bridges

★ 5

Beautiful views. Great wine selection.

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Troy Gage

★ 5

Great place to spend with my wife on our Wedding Anniversary. Listen to live jazz Christopher's Project performance. We had a outstanding server!!

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Jill Zimmerman

★ 5

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Debbie Podlesnik

★ 5

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steve shallock

★ 5

Excellent lobster sandwich. Scallops were delicious.

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Sarah Britos (Izzy)

★ 5

The Bridgewater Modern Grill is a stunning lakeside venue that delivers both elevated atmosphere and incredible food. Located right on the water, the view alone is worth the visit — absolutely beautiful, especially around sunset. The environment leans upscale but still feels welcoming, making it a perfect spot for everything from date nights to larger group gatherings.

The food? Outstanding. The steak was perfectly cooked — juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. The burgers were just as impressive, with that rich, savory bite that hits the spot. Every dish felt thoughtful and well-executed.

If you're looking for a modern, classy dining experience with scenic vibes and top-tier food, Bridgewater is it. A total win for Milwaukee’s dining scene.

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Holly Eager

★ 5

Great menu, great view!

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Alicia Haase

★ 5

Consistently great food and service!

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Gillian Shannon

★ 5

Simon made a mean Hugo spritz! He took good care of us! Mya makes the best food in town. We love her! Definitely will becoming back!

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tori mandli

★ 5

Simon was the best ! Shout out to Mya for the amazing food!! Beautiful patio

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Steph Owen

★ 5

Sat at the bar and the view is beautiful, never felt rushed throughout the meal and the service was outstanding. The food was also great, will be back.

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James Meixner

★ 5

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Dottie Onsager

★ 5

This is one of my favorite happy hour hangout spot, they only have wings for happy hour and they are top tier and that blue cheese sauce that goes with the wings is very much so yummy… I don’t even like blue cheese but the way they tweak the blue cheese sauce will have you thinking its a flavorful ranch sauce also the artichoke dip was soooooo good as well pairs nice with the margaritas!

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Peggy

★ 5

Food was excellent! Excellent atmophere.

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Ervin Stern

★ 5

We have to keep coming back to try all of the delicious food items on the menu. Beautiful venue, friendly staff.

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Jamila Kirchner

★ 5

This place is awesome.
Every person working there is so so so so so cool..

I do wanna mention a name Jessi .. She is super awesome. Kind, sweet lady... She was our server so of course I definitely wanted to put her name here. She is really sweet.

Must visit..
Date night... Awesome vibe. Delicious food.
No doubt. 🤩

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Tim Sluga

★ 5

Had a great lunch here. Server was welcoming and attentive. Food was great. The outside seating was perfect.

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Angela C

★ 1

If you’re looking for fine dining with a side of pest control, this is your spot.

First impression? The parking lot smelled like a porta-potty at Coachella — in July. I thought maybe it was a one-off, but nope... the funk stuck around like an uninvited guest.

Walked in expecting bougie vibes and maybe a cocktail with a flower in it. Instead, I got swarmed by flies that were clearly regulars. They were doing laps around everyone’s food like it was a buffet for them. I swear one of them winked at me from inside the kitchen.

Now let’s talk about the bar area — aka the sun’s personal spotlight. No shade, just pure retina-searing sunlight. I couldn’t see my drink, my menu, or my will to stay.

Honestly, this place is all aesthetic and no hygiene. A TikTok trap with the ambiance of a dumpster behind a day spa. Come for the Instagram pic, stay for the insect protein.

Wouldn’t go back unless they fumigate, renovate, and maybe install a small ozone layer over the bar.

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Crystal Ealy

★ 5

It was my twin granddaughters choice for they're 16th birthday dinner.

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Tim Brazelton

★ 3

Took over an hour to get lunch after we ordered it. Had to get everything packed to go to eat down the road. Great location on the canal.

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Dave Purdy

★ 3

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Kyle Geezee

★ 5

We've had 4 meals here and they've all been great. The servers are always nice and there's always been a rotating daily special. The burger was amazing. It's a double smash burger, I can't wait to have another.

Right along the river with indoor, outdoor, and kind of 1/2 in and out seating. There is a small Riverwalk

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Ashley

★ 4

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Ashtin Massie

★ 5

One of our favorite Bay View restaurants, it never disappoints.

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Gerard Froh

★ 3

Pricey and so so, but great view.

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Dustin Staffeldt

★ 5

Jackson Tillich was, without question, the most impressive and talented server we’ve ever had. His attention to detail, natural sense of humor, and overall dedication to his craft made our dining experience unforgettable. He goes above and beyond to ensure every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of. If you’re dining here, do yourself a favor and ask for Jackson’s table—you won’t be disappointed

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Sharon Brown

★ 5

So nice the servers were so nice

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Tom Pappas

★ 5

Tracy, our server, was spectacular!

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Kayleen Helms

★ 5

Excellent food with a great view and atmosphere and good service by Jackson & manager Reed.

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T Cee

★ 1

The waiter insisted on boxing my leftover food. I get home and half of it is missing. A $200 dinner and you disposed of half of my leftovers. You can’t be serious Bridgewater. What are you doing?

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Tom Hoerth

★ 4

The Ribs were just ok. Dry and a little tough.

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Jenna Kinney

★ 5

Beautiful restaurant on the water. My husband and I came for our anniversary and each received a complimentary glass of champagne. The food, drinks and service were great. Our favorite thing on the menu is the lobster roll. This has become one of our favorite spots!

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Camryn Giles

★ 5

nelson was the best! he was so attentive and made sure all our needs were met. had a super positive attitude all night even though we were his last table of the night. the food was amazing and he made my friends birthday super special.

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D. Hill

★ 4

Just returned from brunch at this place, and the food was delicious, the atmosphere relaxing, and the service exceptional. Thank you Nelson for helping create a memorable experience. Bridgwater is now at the top of our list of brunch spots.

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Bob B.

★ 5

Hands down the best service, level of detail, and perfectly prepared food we've experienced. There is a high standard and a culture here that is second to none. Bravo to the entire staff for your level of service.

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Misty M.

★ 3

Don’t know why this restaurant is rated only $$ as they have entrees over $50 and most cocktails are $15. Please be honest about your pricing. When it costs two people over $100 for one appetizer, one cocktail each, and two entrees, that is not mid pricing. Food was good, service was good, but I’m deducting a star for false advertising.

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Nicky Manchester

★ 5

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Nellie Mielcarek

★ 1

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Peggy Bigoness

★ 5

We sat at the bar for a drink- ( happy hour- bonus!) a great view looking out at the river. Bartenders were friendly and adept at their jobs. We were seated outdoors on deck w/ same great view. Artichoke appetizer was the best I ever had. Flavorful, fresh and huge portion. Burger and flank steak w/ asparagus were hot and delicious. Can’t wait to return!

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Jenna Miller

★ 5

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Eunkyu Lee

★ 4

The vibe of the restaurant was really nice, and the staff were super friendly. The Berkshire pork was delicious, but the gnocchi was kind of a letdown — not what I was hoping for. Also, it was a bit disappointing that both the pork and gnocchi came with the same purée.

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Jessica Velez

★ 5

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Ben Holter

★ 5

Good food, great patio and view!

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April Hackett

★ 3

great customer service and atmosphere with great views in summer. Food was average.

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Yves Behrens

★ 4

Good experience ( 2nd ) Nice engaging server. Generous sandwich, excellent fries. Steak frites cooked perfectly. Excellent NA cocktail. Nice atmosphere. Sunday 11:15 3 pp. Chairs are worn .

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Donna Heisel

★ 5

The service was excellent! The food was absolutely delicious!

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Todd Achter

★ 4

Very expensive. But worth it if you can afford it. Rib eye steak is not worth the $50, but overall great place.

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Larita Lawson

★ 5

Went for a dinner of four and was sat with waitress Isabella and she was GREAT!!! the food was cooked perfectly, seasoned and flavorful. She suggested the dessert and the warm cake does not disappoint. I just wish we got the a little earlier for more daylight to see the water. The bathroom was clean and bright. I really have nothing bad to say. Our bill was $400 we ordered three steaks and the lobster roll for dinner, with pork belly, artichoke dip, and crab cake for appetizers.

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Jordan McCrea

★ 4

Awesome place to come have dinner

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Keith Lally

★ 5

Jackson was fantastic! Our best experience ever at this restaurant!

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Carol Bate-Ambrus

★ 5

A little off the navigation path , but worth it. Expect to spend some money.

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Ali Diaz

★ 5

Beautiful location with an amazing patio right on the river! We enjoyed the Crab Cake, Brie, Artichoke Dip and Lobster Roll! Highly recommend the Crab Cake, however, everything was delicious.

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Justin Purcell

★ 4

Steak was cooked perfectly and had amazing flavor! Smashburger was one of the best ive had. James was a great server.

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Matt O'Connell

★ 5

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Chris Aiello

★ 5

I wanted to celebrate my wife's new job and this place came highly recommended. She has a gluten allergy so that can always be tricky. The server helped us navigate some different options for gluten free meals. She ended up having the fish and she loved it. I had the smash Burger and it checked all the right boxes. Atmosphere and service were 10/10. If you haven't tried Bridgewater, you're missing out! We will be back.... Soon!

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Zeynab

★ 5

It was my first time there today. Great service. I ordered to-go. I had forgot to get my drink while there and had to drive back to get it. I believe the nice gentleman was the owner, he felt so bad that he gave me a free drink and offered me a dessert. He and the waiter who was initially helping me were busy trying to fix the card machine’s technical issue. So they just got distracted and forgot my drink. It was an innocent mistake. The gentleman didn’t have to offer me anything for it, but I really appreciate his kindness and hospitality. I appreciate when a restaurant goes above and beyond to make their guests satisfied and that is why I plan to eat there again. Not to mention it’s a beautiful restaurant with a breathtaking scenery!

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Katie Schellhammer

★ 5

Went out to lunch with my mother here. Food was fantastic and fresh! Our server ,Tracey, was polite, fun and friendly. We will definitely be coming back.

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Jonah Ness

★ 4

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Ernest Harmsen

★ 5

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Finley F.

★ 5

A must try...cozy atmosphere, great seevice and super tasty food by the water..sunset frenzy loaded!

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a v

★ 4

service was great, ribeye was cooked more medium than medium rare, everything else was fine

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Mark Denu

★ 5

Our server was excellent and the food outstanding!

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Ellenlewis Lewis

★ 5

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Michelle Miller

★ 3

The atmosphere is beautiful. The food and service were good. However, the fruit flies were Awful and flew around our table the whole time we were there. Very off putting. Also, I’m not sure why; I’ve not had this before, but when the waiter got to our table, he told us a whole story about how they were part of the Benson Group of restaurants and named the ones they owned in the area etc. That seemed very odd . Not something I feel I needed to know or that would draw me to their other restaurants.

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Dustan Davidson

★ 2

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Stephen Provancher

★ 5

Great experience and very cool atmosphere

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Michael Hanizeski

★ 5

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Matthew Ziegler

★ 5

Came here with family for Easter brunch. The food and service was excellent! I had the patty melt, which had sausage patties instead of burgers, and a fried egg and three cheeses on it, and smashed fingerling potatoes on the side with garlic aioli. All of this was delicious, but especially the potatoes! I also tried a bite of the chicken and waffles and that was amazing too! Everybody was happy with their order. Our server was attentive and friendly, and our food was ready surprisingly fast! The atmosphere inside was comfortable and stylish. Our only complaint was the parking - the lot right next to the restaurant is a dead end and since all the spots were filled, we had to do an awkward turnaround and we weren't the only ones this happened to. We ended up parking in the lot across the street. But this was a minor complaint compared to everything else and I would definitely recommend this place

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Blake Balentyne

★ 5

Forgot my card at the table and Hannah the receptionist transformed into a track star and caught me in the parking lot to make sure I wouldn’t forget it. Food was exceptional!! 100% coming back again

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Ashley

★ 5

We moved on to Milwaukee and grabbed some drinks and appetizers.

We ordered a Caramelized Rum Old Fashioned and a Vanilla Chai to drink.

The Caramelized Rum Old Fashioned was made with Plantation Overproof Rum, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Caramelized bitter syrup, Angostura Bitters and The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters. This was a deliciously strong drink with a subtle hint of sweetness. I really love trying different variations of an Old Fashioned.

The Vanilla Chia was made with Twisted Path Chai Liqueur, Demerara Syrup, Amaretto and Half and Half. This one is dangerous, in a good way, because you would have no idea there was alcohol in this drink.

For snacks we ordered the Brûléed Brie and Smashed Crispy Fingerlings.

The Brûléed Brie came with hot honey, petite greens and baguette crostinis. The greens had a vinaigrette dressing which was a great accompaniment to the richness of the Brie. The hot honey was a nice added touch.

The Smashed Crispy Fingerlings are made with Ash Salt, Chives and served with a Roasted Garlic Aioli. These were crispy, airy and deliciously seasoned . The Garlic Aioli was how you want aioli to be. We were unable to finish them and took them to go. We did not want to waste any of them.

Our Mixologist, James, was super friendly, inviting and engaging.

This place has outdoor seating along the river and will absolutely be THE SPOT to be at in the summer.

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Drake Higgins

★ 5

Amazing experience!

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Autumn North

★ 5

Brunch was excellent and definitely recommend! The atmosphere was beautiful and they even have a gorgeous outdoor patio along the river. Our server Victoria was so sweet and friendly. We really appreciate her hospitality. Can’t wait to come for dinner soon!

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Coleman Dole

★ 5

Easy enough to find parking at night. Staff were quick and kind. Lobster roll was AMAZING.

Just be sure to reserve ahead in advanced.

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Travis Mather

★ 5

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J R

★ 5

Wonderful dinner. Excellent service The chicken wings with blue cheese are out of this world. The green goddess salad is delicious, husband said steelhead trout was perfect. Excellent NA options. Definitely will be back again

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Veronica Cuellar

★ 5

Beautiful view and great service.

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Edwin Stenzel

★ 5

Good happy hour drinks and artichoke dip appetizer. There were 4 in our party. Each of us had a different entree: lobster roll, swordfish, hamburger and branzino. We all enjoyed our selections and would order them again. We also shared 2 sides: mushrooms and fingerling potatoes which were very good. The service was excellent and we though the interior is decorated beautifully, we look forward to returning when the weather is warmer and we can enjoy their large patio along the river.

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Madhu Menon

★ 5

Modern vibe. Great cocktail and drinks selection and good food choices . Good for Business lunch/ Dinner, friends meetup or family dinner. Good service . Taste loved up to the expectations. Limited but good choice of dishes.

Directions on Google maps to get to its front entrance can be a little tricky but once you figure it out it should be quite easy.

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Denton Jones

★ 4

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Charles Kubiak

★ 5

Neat place, with perfect service and excellent food.

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Bobbi Jo Scaffidi

★ 5

Great food.

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Michelle

★ 5

I had my bridal shower at The Bridgewater Modern Grill in August 2023, and it was truly unforgettable!

A little backstory: My shower was originally planned for another venue, but just one week before the event, I received an email saying the road to the venue would be closed due to the Milwaukee Marathon. In a last-minute scramble, our amazing wedding planner, David, reached out to Louis, the events manager at Bridgewater—and he saved the day!

Louis was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the entire process. The food was phenomenal, the waterfront view was absolutely breathtaking, and I loved the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor seating. The event space itself was modern, bright, and beautiful—perfect for such a special occasion.

Guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, the location, and the overall experience. In fact, many have been back multiple times since, which says it all!

I highly recommend The Bridgewater Modern Grill for any special event or just an amazing dining experience.

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Stephen Kaplus

★ 5

Had a wonderful dinner here with three other people. We found the food to be exceptionally good and the service was fantastic. We look forward to coming back again

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Joseph Raysky

★ 5

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Sandra B.

★ 5

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Angie Luska

★ 5

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Shemere Newman

★ 5

We enjoyed our entire experience. From the service to the Wagyu burger and atmosphere, everything was a 10/10 will go back!!

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Donna McAllister

★ 5

The cocktails were great.

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Alexis Kellner

★ 5

Went for Valentine’s Day dinner, we had a great experience! Ordered short rib, crispy smashed fingerlings, and scallops (which were perfectly done, not chewy or fishy at all). Food was pricey but fantastic. Great service. Good atmosphere though at one point the lights turned to full brightness for unclear reasons.

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andre bosseau

★ 5

Amazing Restaurant, first visit we celebrated my daughter in law citizenship.
Staff was excellent on all level. Food was fantastic. Definitely a place to come back !!!💕

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Kyle McHugh

★ 4

The ambience and the live music was absolutely fantastic. The food is middle of the road, the service was fine and the prices were outrageous for the food and drinks.

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J Lynn

★ 4

Gorgeous atmosphere. Food is tasty and beautifully plated. Just had brunch, always great service. I’ve had dinner twice and enjoyed as well.

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Pam Enright

★ 5

Visit often and always excellent food and service! We dropped our mimosa due to tremors, immediate clean up with a smile and concern. Replaced with a smile, too!

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Kevin Jorgensen

★ 4

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Maria Jaimes

★ 1

I was there for Valentine's celebration. I ordered the lobster tail, no flavored, dry, and chewy. Very disappointed 😞

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Taylor Anglin

★ 4

This was such a cute spot. The service was great and we enjoyed our meal. The lobster roll was fine. The potato leek soup and fires were really good. I’d definitely return to try more things on the menu.

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David Brightsman

★ 5

Third time at The Bridgewater. It is quickly becoming our go to spot in the Harbor District. Excellent food and top notch service, all in a well-appointed physical space.

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Mariana Hasbún

★ 5

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Jacob D

★ 5

Recently had an awesome brunch here!

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Joseph Scimeca

★ 5

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R F

★ 3

Accurate, Non-biased review:

My table ordered (and I tasted) the crab cake, duck tostada, angus burger, steak, mac n cheese, shrimp scampi, butter cake dessert and a cosmo. The best tasting items at this place (which I’d recommend) were the crab cake, steak and burger. The cosmo was one of the best I’ve ever had so far. The following items were the worst, most flavorless and regretful: mac n cheese, scampi, duck tostadas, dessert. I would only return here to have drinks and conversation….or, if I were in the mood for a juicy, cheat-day burger. The ambiance is outstanding but the food was very disappointing. I often entertain out of town guests. So, I thought this place was classy enough to “Milwaukee brag” about, but my guests were terribly upset and wanted their money back. Yikes!

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Angela Baker

★ 4

First time here, food was very good. We ordered the burger (very good) lobster roll (also very good, just over priced for portion size) also had the butter cake ( this was nothing great). Good service and drinks. Would like to try brunch.

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A Zukic

★ 5

Best stake and lobster roll sandwich!

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Cecilia Fuentes

★ 3

Enjoyed a night out this past Saturday with some friends, the atmosphere and service was amazing!!! My drink and dessert was amazing!!! But unfortunately I was very disappointed with the food. The soup sounded like it was going to be full of chunky ingredients but it was very watery, flavor okay. However, the pasta and chicken entree was a disappointment 😞. I felt like the pasta was very dry, like it had been sitting out for a long period of time and just put quickly to reheat in a microwave. My friend said it seemed like the chicken was frozen breaded chicken, I wasn't crazy about it either. I was so disappointed, especially because it is such a pretty place.

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Jilly Ozanick

★ 1

I have really enjoyed this place in the past but last night was a whole different story. We always order the Artichoke dip and this was ok but not like the past. It was barely warm and not good. Even worse, I ordered the Kansas City Strip and it was the worst chewy awful piece of meat I have ever had. It was all fat, chewy, and less than a 1/2 inch thick. I took pictures. My husband had the Swordfish and his was awful as well. It was dry and tasteless. It was cold out so I'm not sure if they didn't have the kitchen staff needed. There was one woman in the kitchen and it appeared she was not happy. Unfortunately, we will never go back.

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Edward McVey

★ 5

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Jason Dudley

★ 4

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Kathy Terlizzi

★ 5

Held a small Wedding Reception in their private room (40 people). The evening was awesome. Staff ran things perfectly. Everyone raved about the evening!

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Elena Melamed

★ 5

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Alexcis Reese

★ 1

Worst food I have had in a while. Extremely overpriced. Ordered 2 old fashioned drinks which is under the happy hour menu and our waitress was extremely rude stating they weren’t the happy hour ones when I literally said the happy hour old fashioned cocktails. Vodka pasta was thick, disgusting, and flavorless. Chicken dry. Service was even worse then the food. Don’t come here.

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Jim Carrig

★ 5

Enjoyed an excellent meal to celebrate a birthday. Restaurant was decorated nicely for Christmas. Menu is very interesting with a varied set of options - from BBQ ribs to rib eye to pasta and scallops. Great service. 10/10 would try again!

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susan baumann

★ 5

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William Archer

★ 5

The food was excellent, as was the service. The restaurant is beautifully set up and comfortable.

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Kathryn O'Donnell

★ 5

This was the best date night spot. My date picked it. The scallops I am still dreaming of. The appetizers were absolutely fabulous! I can’t wait to go back here and eat those delicious perfectly cooked scallops again.

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Jcg Gee

★ 5

I really enjoyed this restaurant with some friends over the weekend. It's my second time here. Love the food, great apps, and a great entree. I would love to see the menu expanded with maybe 2 or 3 more entrees and apps. Also, the drinks could be a little stiffer. But the restaurant itself is beautiful inside and outside. The food is great and the service is amazing. I would recommend it.

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Mandy Schnell

★ 5

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Nina McKinster

★ 2

Came on a Monday night with a friend for a 6:30pm reservation, it was empty. The hostess couldn’t look more annoyed to see us and was so awfully unfriendly to us when she sat us. Our waiter also had an unfriendly attitude the entire time and overall just seemed like he didn’t want to be there. Although it was only 8:30pm (knowing they close at 9), with other guests sitting at the bar and with us still finishing our drinks at the table, the employees started vacuuming all around us while we were trying to talk. It was extremely rude and yet another way of them treating our presence as annoying. Food was excellent, kudos to the chef. Won’t be back for a while, that’s not how you treat guests

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Cizka K

★ 5

I went to celebrate my birthday along with two other girlfriends who also have birthdays this month. The service was amazing! The burger was one of the best burgers I ever had! It was all delicious such a nice atmosphere.

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A Freeman

★ 5

This is a nice spot with good food and a good atmosphere. The staff and service were very good.

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Sara Kersten

★ 5

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Michelle Reichhart

★ 4

Food was okay, a tad bit salty the waygu burger and frites. The tuna tartare was good. The Cesar salad with scallops was good. Mac and cheese needs to be more cheesy, it was just okay. Mashed potatoes were salty but good and no complaints with the ribs. Would come back to try a few other things on the menu but no rush. Our server was great super nice, friendly, and attentive.

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Daphne McMurtry

★ 5

Great vibes, delicious food and we had James for service and she was perfect..we had a great time 😊

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Emilie Nieman-Witt

★ 5

I have been here several times and not once have I been disappointed. They are always accommodating; sometimes it’s a date night for two & other times it’s a group of 7+! The food has been wonderful each time and we’ll never skip the dessert, even if it means we take it to go. I love watching the boats come through and each season brings a new feel to the atmosphere here. Drinks are on point and you better believe I have to try a few different ones when I’m here. Dine in or take out, you won’t regret letting them take care of you!

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Jennifer Melton

★ 5

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Liz E in Milwaukee

★ 5

Good food and nice ambiance - bacon on maple syrup was grand! High chairs for kids and parking in front of building.

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David

★ 5

So after reading some reviews about this restaurant, I decided to come down and try it. I was definitely not disappointed. My server Victoria I asked her several food items to ask, which would be the best to try and I ended up going with the shrimp spaghetti, which was really delicious. It was hot. It was tasty. It wasn’t overly powered with garlic and I really enjoyed it. Victoria kept checking on me, which was really good and I definitely won’t be coming back.

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Maya Abu Ali

★ 1

My fiancé and I made a reservation to get a late lunch this past Sunday. I explored the website ahead of time to see if the menu was going to be limited as 2:45 is an awkward time. There was no information about any menu limitations and we were hoping to get a steak and some appetizers. I walked in at 2:46 and stood for a good 5 min waiting for someone to acknowledge me… after standing there awkwardly one of the servers got the hostesses attention to let her know someone was standing and waiting. When we got seated we were told the brunch menu was ending soon so we would need to order from a limited menu because between 3 to 4 they don’t have a full menu. This would have been amazing knowledge to be given either on their website or when the reservation was made. To me their brunch menu was not impressive and what’s the point of staying when we couldn’t get what we wanted. The server that was helping us was very kind and even went to the kitchen to see if they could get a couple steaks going but nothing was prepped yet (which is understandable). The issue is with the menu being limited at the time and making that more clear for people. We ended up leaving without ordering so I can’t judge the food but the experience was bad.

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Rachel Heinke

★ 5

Came in today with my boyfriend and had a great experience! The host, Anna, was super accommodating and friendly, and our server Isabella was wonderful. I had the gnocchi and he had the lobster roll and both were terrific! Will be coming back if I am in the area again.

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Flavio

★ 4

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Keira Tellez

★ 5

One word: Gnocchi

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Tracie Mallett

★ 5

Food was amazing! Cocktails were great! Atmosphere was great right on the river, and service was wonderful! We went for dinner and can’t wait to try their brunch!

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Matt Snyder

★ 5

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Rebecca Lindsey

★ 4

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zodo138

★ 2

Food was ok at best. Sister restaurant Onesto WAY better. Crostini was stale and near to impossible to eat, pasta was under cooked, champagne was flat, over all expensive for the quality. It's a been there done that kind of meal. Not recommended unless you want to have a beer on the river. Location great, but... meh.

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Jeremy Riese

★ 5

Parking here is often difficult, but worth the hassle. The service is great, as is the food.

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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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Isandra Roman

★ 3

The service is ok, But taking you order to slow waiting for the food to long wait .the food was not hot , the rib was dry the companies of the food is salad or fried for 30 dollars the salad is only summer letters and little tomatoes Leess the one hand full, my daughter order a burger with fried 19.99 burger was ok but the garlic was to strong fries war hard so this order with 2 pepsi was $61.99 I never con back to this place
Is fancy but food is not worthless for the money.

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Joe Racine

★ 5

Very pretty location. Staff was excellent.

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Lauren Winter

★ 3

Very pretty. Unfortunately we got charged 40 dollars for 2 margaritas on happy hour. We were told after the only the raspberry marg is on happy hour. We would never spend 20 dollars per margarita when we were all drinking happy hour wines.

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AL Nickols

★ 4

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Julia Kaiser

★ 4

My 1st time a few months ago was great! We sat at the bar and it’s a cool place and good drinks and great bartender service. My 2nd time was ok. Food and service was meh. But I’ll give it another shot (: everyone has off days.

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lauri prinz

★ 5

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Patrick Tate

★ 5

Awesome place! Emma was our waitress and she couldn't have been better. Wonderful attitude and so helpful and attentive to our needs. The food was wonderful. We all got different entrees and they were all prepared perfectly. Also got some different sides and they were great too. We went on a Sunday evening and it was busy but not crowded. Great place to visit if you are in Milwaukee.

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Nick A

★ 3

The view is awesome for this restaurant. My visit unfortunately incurred extremely slow service, incorrect food delivery with the food being not as ordered, and the hostess also was extremely slow. The hostess was present and saw me walk in but left me unattended for quite some time before being seated. The waitress then covered the tables surrounding me, but skipped mine during the first two check ins with the others. Finally after stopping by and getting my order it came out incorrect. The manager noticed this and his only resolve was coaching without any focus on fixing the issue.

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Lauren King

★ 5

Service was beyond accommodating. Food was delicious. Beautiful restaurant with views of the water. I plan to go back the next time that I am in Milwaukee.

Simon was our server and he went above and beyond for us. We were in a rush to catch a train, and he ensured that our food was served promptly. We were celebrating a big life event and Simon was supportive of our excitement. He was very attentive and kind. We also pushed back our reservations 3 times and the staff was very understanding. They worked with us to make it a great experience.

The artichoke dip was the best I have ever had. I had the burger and it was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection.

The restaurant itself is stunning. We sat inside but could still enjoy the views.

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Brian W

★ 5

We visited to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The atmosphere out on the patio couldn't have been more perfect. Started off with the bread and the sweet chili shrimp. Both were fantastic and I would come back just for the apps. We also had the ravioli with scallops and also the scallops main dish. Both were cooked excellent . The fingerling potatos were also excellent. We boxed the leftovers. For dessert we had the Almond cheesecake which was light and not dense, which was perfect. Bridgewater Modern Grill, we will definitely be stopping by again. Thanks for making an important night so perfect.

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Megan Manian

★ 5

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Sarah O'Brien

★ 5

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Scottie Kauffman

★ 3

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Alex Khal

★ 1

You find bugs in their food and the manager give you half off discount. So bad of a place

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Sarah veenstra

★ 4

I've had more good experiences than bad ones here, I frequent this place quite often, however recently I went with my boyfriend and dad and the hostess with shoulder length slightly wavy blond hair was pretty rude. I had asked "May we please sit at a table instead" when she sat us at a half booth and half table. She looked at me and said this is a table. I then asked "A full table ma'am" She rolled her eyes at us. Then she set a table for us and was very clearly unhappy with us, making the whole interaction very awkward. My Dad who's 75 was uncomfortable enough to suggest we go somewhere else. It only got worse when we watched her seat 3 others with the same very apparent attitude that she did not want to be there that day. I will say though the food and drinks here were amazing. I had the burger which was awesome and a margarita.

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Karen Steinle

★ 3

We ordered the rotisserie chicken and the filet mignon
The flavors were spot on but it came to the table less than warm
We probably should have returned it to the kitchen, but we were so hungry and it tasted so good. We ate it anyway.
We did let the waitress know and she said she let the kitchen know .
And that was that

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Scott Swosinski

★ 5

Second time here. I really love this place. The food is well presented and perfectly seasoned. No salt and pepper on the table. You know why? Because it is not needed if the team knows what they are doing. If you want what we had, you will be doing pretty good. Crabcake appetizer. Delicious crab taste, crunchy and served with arugula and lemon flavored sauce. Entree's were a beautiful trout filet that I loved. So tender and flavorful, but the star was the ricotta filled ravioli with 2 added scallops. Topped with asparagus bites, enoki mushrooms, and sunflower seeds. This meal was fantastic. Sides of roasted Brussel sprouts, and fingerling potatoes, added all we would need to complete a great dinner with views overlooking the river.

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Chris Groppi

★ 5

Nice restaurant and nice experience. The steak and fish was delicious.

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Gina Pernacciaro

★ 5

The Bridgewater Modern Grill has a stylish interior with beautiful outdoor seating spaces and an indoor/outdoor bar overlooking the marina. Good ambiance for an outdoor weekend lunch, and we really enjoyed our food! Chicken salad sandwich with a side salad was simple and perfect! Fresh ingredients and fast service. Would recommend, and I hope to go back to try the dinner menu and atmosphere.

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Tom Harders

★ 5

We went for our 25th wedding anniversary. We had brunch and coffee while listening to a wonderful Jazz singer... Loved it and will recommend it to family and friends..

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Henry Balensifer

★ 2

The atmosphere is nice, the staff is solid and adequate. But the food... it's way overpriced for it's quality. The cocktails were good, but the food has more appealing labels and descriptions than what is executed. The vegetables were undercooked, the lobster overcooked and dry, and the sides were lukewarm. Would only go back for drinks here...and I was so excited to try this place out!

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Adjara L Dembele

★ 5

Everything was great! The food! The people! The view !

Do not trust what they show on Google tho, they don’t have seafood oysters 😅 but what they have is goooooood

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Jacques Germain

★ 5

Love it!!! Right on the river. They have more variety of drinks. The wings & burgers are great!! They have fancy ice that melts slow if u ask for it. The fancy ice cost more but treat yourself. For inside outside experience cuz they have open windows & outside patios

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Kurt Schuster

★ 5

great dining experience--will return.

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Charlie H

★ 5

Terrific food, great tables on the river, good views. Pricy but worth it.

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Sharon

★ 5

Food was good, performance was nice and our server, Sawyer was excellent!

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Tara Olson

★ 2

We came for brunch today, had the caprese salad and chicken/waffle. Usually a simple, light salad. Pickled onions, threw me off and a liquid at the bottom of the bowl. Bloody merry was very sweet, little less sweetness would have made it taste better. Overall overpriced and the food was not great.

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patrica buckett

★ 5

Went there for brunch I had the Breakwater Breakfast it was excellent will sure be going back again

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