★ 5

Really good food. If you order the lobster bread pudding consider not getting the salad, that thing was basically a brick of delicious lobster and bread. So good, so filling.

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★ 4

Solid. All of us had very good meals. The wine list is sort of wonky and went to the category of ridiculous in spots. We went by the glass because of that.

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★ 5

Wonderful place. We went for our anniversary and they gave us Champagne and a handwritten card. Really went above and beyond to make our night perfect. Thank you guys!!

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★ 5

Nice place inside
Service is excellent
The truffle fries are amazing
Salmon was cooked perfectly

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★ 5

Great atmosphere. Especially enjoyed the eggs Benedict brunch special

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★ 5

There is seating both inside and out side. The atmosphere is great and high end inside. The service was very good and the food was excellent. Many very good choices on the menu. We all chose very different things and they were all great. Some very cool and creative drinks.

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They have Cacio e Pepe on the menu, but they’re not actually serving Cacio e Pepe. It’s like a bland Alfredo with some pepper sprinkled on top.

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★ 5

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★ 4

Lovely atmosphere. I didn't care for our server. Food was good, but we liked dessert best of all. Checked this one off my list.

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★ 5

Wonderful food and service. 1st time visiting but won't be my last!

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★ 5

Wonderful experience! We had Michael as our server and he was fantastic and attentive. Many restaurants that we go tend to treat me and my boyfriend poorly simply because we are teenagers. However, every staff we encountered here at The Edison treated us outstandingly and just like any other customer. Thank you for such an incredible experience and the great food on top of that!

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★ 3

Some food was not cooked properly. Atmosphere was fine, specialty cocktails were very good.

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★ 3

Meh food

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I worked with Chase and he was super helpful! Thanks so much Chase!!!

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★ 2

It was an interesting experience.
Wine selection was great!
Atmosphere was awesome.
Service was good aside from the waitress standing table side for an uncomfortable minute next to us and not leaving after dropping the check. Please leave after dropping the check. It’s uncomfortable when you stand there staring at me rifling my pockets.

Let’s get into the food.

Started with Ham and Cheese Croquette. Filling was bland. Came out lukewarm. Whipped honey mustard was more Dijon than anything. Also not a croquette. Croquette means small and dainty. That was a brick. Maybe that’s why when it was fried it was lukewarm in the middle. But what the hell do I know.

Cesar salad was lovely. Great croutons.

Now the entrees. Caccio e Pepe was nothing like a true one should be. And we knew this. The menu lists truffle and lemon. I’m down for a twist on a classic. However, I tasted more cream and lemon than I should’ve tasted pepper and parmesan. Where was the pepper? I don’t know. Pepper is supposed to be the star of that show. I wouldn’t have minded lemon and truffle playing support. Instead the whole point of the dish was nowhere to be found.

Also very odd choice in noodles but I anppreciate it being made in house. Also the dish came out BARELY LUKE WARM. It’s a dish made in a pan… how? There was also a hangar steak ordered as a topping for the pasta…we’ll address this in the next paragraph.

I went with the Wagyu Bevette. Picture is attached here along with the hangar steak on the pasta. Normally wagyu has a beautiful marbling to it. I ordered a medium rare. I just find it hard to wrap my head around that ALL the fat rendered out of it. It looked oddly similar to the hangar steak that was on the pasta. I could be wrong about this, and don’t want to be accusatory, this is an observation. You tell me after looking at the pictures………….

Anyways, I also could’ve done with more of the Aligot and not the overly ketchupy house made “A1” knockoff.

Also the asparagus was cold.

There’s a trend here….

Butterscotch custard barely tasted like butterscotch but wasn’t bad. Just wanted the butterscotch.

Would maybe try one more time…maybe.

Edit: I was reading other reviews and I saw a comment from the owner on another bad review from the steak. It’s been a month and your chef still has not fixed the issue of how the steak is being cut according to the grain. Figure it out.

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★ 2

We had high hopes, but unfortunately the experience fell flat. Disappointing service, especially considering the restaurant was nearly empty. We sat for 15 minutes without being acknowledged — no water, no greeting, nothing. What made it worse was that the server was actively helping tables right next to us, including people who walked in at the same time we did. She never once came by or said a word to us.

When we finally did get service, it felt like an afterthought. Definitely not the kind of welcome you'd expect.

The service was really disappointing, which took away from what could’ve been a great meal. That said, the Edison burger was excellent and the tuna sandwich was surprisingly good — props to the kitchen for delivering on flavor.

If the service matched the quality of the food, this place would’ve been a winner

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★ 5

Amazing lunch. I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. The food was remarkable. Service 5-star and atmosphere inside great. Highly recommend

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★ 5

Wonderful food and INCREDIBLE service from Faith, an outstanding server, and the rest of the crew. We dined on the street and enjoyed every moment.

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Edison is one of those rare spots where the atmosphere, staff, and food all come together seamlessly. From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm, polite, and genuinely helpful — offering recommendations without being pushy, which set the tone for the night.

I tried the salmon, which was cooked perfectly — flaky on the inside with a crisp edge that gave it just the right texture. Every bite was rich and satisfying without being heavy. Alongside it, I ordered the celico pepe pasta dish, and it was a standout. Simple in concept, but incredibly well-executed, with silky noodles coated in a creamy, sauce that was deeply comforting.

Between the excellent service, thoughtful recommendations, and a menu that delivers on flavor, Edison easily stands out among Milwaukee’s downtown dining scene. Definitely a place worth revisiting.

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★ 3

This place is lovely and I was excited to try the Dorabe fish which was a new fish for me but it was literally swimming in butter. Nothing to counter the extreme butter taste except a few salad greens on top and 2 mandarin oranges. The fish was tasty but was overpowered by so much butter and I got a headache. Couldn’t finish it all. Just wish it was balanced by a little more acidity instead of just a pool of butter. My husband did love his salmon though and it was much better than my dish.

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Our server was really sweet, and attentive enough. Food was okay. The salmon saved the entire experience from being underwhelming. I don’t think the salmon knocked my socks off, but it was high quality, and cooked well.

Ceased salad was as basic as it gets. $12 for the most mediocre salad I’ve ever had. If the establishment is going to be considered a finer place, they need to up the game on the ceaser.

For dessert, we got the pecan custard and it was sad. Looked sad. Tasted sad. I wouldn’t eat here again. But nothing was horrible. Just way overpriced for what the food is. Mid at best

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ADORABLE place with HORRIBLE food and bad wine list. The menu looked amazing, but everything we ordered was extremely disappointing. We each took one bite of the $40 fish and almost couldn't swallow it. It was slimy and almost raw. The mussels were also very disappointing. And we could barely finish our $20 wines which both tasted like Yellow Tail. So we switched to their signature cocktails were the only decent thing of the night. Bottom line - great for drinks at the bar, but AVOID the food and wine at all costs!

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★ 4

Really cool place, great design inside. Food and service were good but not noteworthy.

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★ 4

Cool restaurant in the happening part of Milwaukee. Good steak and short ribs. Extensive whiskey list.

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★ 5

If I could 10 stars I would. I had Cacio E Pepe, pasta was fresly made, you can tell. The sauce is outnof this World. Ryan, the bartender proboded top notch service.

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★ 5

Our server Victoria was so amazing!! The steak frites and the e pork chop were so delicious. We’re definitely going back the next time we’re in town!!

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★ 5

The food as well as the service is simply amazing here. It was my boyfriend's birthday dinner and they even had a birthday card signed by the staff on the table for him and a little birthday treat after dinner. We got the special for that evening which was a stuff deboned chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes served family style. It was absolutely delicious!!!!!

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I sat at the bar and ordered Takeout. I ordered a salad with salmon and when I got back to my hotel there was no salmon. I ended up paying $50 for a salad and a bread. Very disappointed.

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★ 5

Yesterday, my friends and I celebrated my belated birthday at The Edison—our first time there. The atmosphere was classy with a touch of industrial style, and our server, Gloria, was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything.

I had the short rib with mashed potatoes, which was delicious. To end the night, I was surprised with a complimentary slice of chocolate cake and a birthday card signed by the staff—a thoughtful touch.

Thank you, Edison, for a great first experience. I’ll be back!

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★ 5

My wife and I went out for a nice date night and just happened upon this place. Don't let the stars fool you. The service was great. Never overbearing and always right on time. I never once wondered where our server was. Madison was fantastic.

The mussels were a great start. The trout was good. The cheesecake was unexpectedly fantastic. I'd literally come back just for that.

All in all, do not hesitate to give this a try. You won't be disappointed.

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★ 5

Madison helped us in the bar and I cannot speak highly enough about her service. She was prompt and courteous but also attentive without being pushy. The mussel appetizer was 10/10 and the ricotta cheesecake was the best my husband has tasted in the last 8 years. We will be back.

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★ 5

I have read some mixed reviews of this restaurant but decided to try it anyway and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is located in a fun neighborhood, the service was wonderful, the food was great! I will definitely be back.

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My wife and I went here for our anniversary and the food was completely underwhelming. We got the meat balls for an appetizer which were okay. My wife got the wagyu steak and I got the cacio e pepe with steak. My wife’s wagyu was chewiest and fattest piece of steak we have ever had. I know I could’ve prepared a better steak on my own grill. My cacio e pepe noodles were decent but the steak with my noodles was also chewy and fatty. Our jaws are sore from the arduous task of chewing through that steak. This is a place my wife and I were very excited to try, but unfortunately we were very underwhelmed and we will not be coming back in the future.

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★ 5

Amazing restaurant in the Third Ward. Staff was welcoming and always smiling. The food was delicious and satisfying. The starter salad was perfectly dressed and the ingredients were fresh and perfectly paired. The Beef Short Ribs were moist, tender and flavorful and a match for the bed of creamy mashed potatoes. A must try when in the area.

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10/10🤩🤩!!!

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★ 5

Fabulous everything, service, food, and atmosphere!

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Our server, Heidi, was amazing! We had a large group celebrating a family event and the service was amazing. The food was great, the drinks were so good! Thank you for a great night out!

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Great atmosphere and service. I had the trout which was delicious. Also enjoyed the beer selection!

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★ 5

Fantastic quality every time. During out visit this weekend, we were blown away by the quality of service from Heidi and the creativity the Chef has brought to their latest menu. We enjoyed the croquettes, summer salad, Pork Chop and Dorade. We finished with the Cosmic Brownie for Dessert. It was a phenomenal meal, with ingredients that were clearly fresh and assembled with attention to detail. We can't wait for our next visit!

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Great brunch menu with bloody marry that help get the day started right.

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Went in with a friend on the fourth of July for happy hour, we initially ordered the happy hour hot dogs, and the pickle dip. After that, our incredible server Natalie sold us on 2 amazing specials the chef was running that weekend. Service was fast and friendly and there was a great selection of cocktails as well.

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★ 4

The beef short rib was amazing, it was so tender it fell apart when touching it with utensils.
The atmosphere is very classy and feels almost studious.
The service was a little off, but I think it was probably due to the workload of the bartender. The only person I saw actively working was the lady behind the bar, along with what appeared to be a chef- he delivered the plate. It seemed like the lady behind the bar was taking orders for everyone at the bar, making drinks, passing silverware, cleaning, and taking payments. There were other employees present, but the restaurant had only two other tables being waited on.
The other staff were all kind. I'm just noting the workload seemed a bit excessive for one person based on what I could see.

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★ 5

雞排牛排和義大利麵都非常好吃，中午沒有單賣牛排但是可以點牛排漢堡或是沙拉/義大利麵另加牛排

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Awesome Awesome Awesome! Glad we chose the Edison for our Special family nite out during our first visit to the MKE area. Everything was excellent from the moment we walked in.

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★ 5

Fantastic food for the money. The service was top tier. The atmosphere was very pleasant and unique. Love the entire experience. Steak frites melted in my mouth, bread was phenomenal, and the deserts are to die for.

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I visited with a friend on a slow Friday afternoon. Drinks were delicious. We ordered off of the lunch menu. Food was also delicious. They have a separate happy hour menu, which we also tried. We lingered and talked, ordered more drinks and were enjoying the vibe until our server said she had to be the "bearer of bad news" and that she had several tables coming in. We saw that there were about 5 tables filled and the rest of the place was empty. Definitely killed the vibe and we won't be back. If she was concerned about tips or losing money on the table, she shouldn't have been as we ordered quite a bit and spent plenty for an afternoon. What a shame. I wanted to love this place.

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★ 5

Absolutely lovely, wonderful staff. My dish was delicious, the recommendations were incredible, and I loved my mocktail 😊

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I went with a friend during Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week and really enjoyed the menu that The Edison had available. The relaxing ambiance, attentive staff, and signature cocktails made it a memorable experience.

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★ 5

Went in for a quick happy hour today with a friend (knowing the new executive chef has made some substantial changes to the menu) and I was far from disappointed! Chef Adam’s miso “cosmic brownie” was the perfect combo of nostalgic and delicious, the HH sliders were 10/10 and the HH dill pickle dip was so fun & I will be begging for the recipe for future superbowl parties. Overall, the menu has taken a really fun turn and I’m very excited for all of the things Chef Adam will cook up with his team at the Edison!

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Alex was a great server~Great happy hour cocktails 🍹 and food! The coal fired pork chop & coal fired yellowfin tuna dinners were amazing! Will definitely recommend & return for more!

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★ 5

The apps are amazing, we tried the meat balls and they were soft juicy and super delicious on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. The spirit free cocktail selection is very good compared to many other places with very limited options. The rise n shine is highly recommended with taste of real ginger. The salads and entre were very well prepared and tasty. The salmon skin was crispy and the fish was moist and flaky. The hanger steak is also highly recommended. The best entre here hands down is the cacio e pepe. Highly recommend Edison. Don't forget the dessert. Lemon Riccota cheese cake was so light and flavorful that you may get tempted to order a second one, but don't it. Try another dessert instead.

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★ 5

Prices were reasonable, food was great, service was even better. Go see Madison at The Edison, you won’t regret it.

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We were in town Mother's Day Weekend. Edison's had a great city vibe of being out to eat on a Saturday night.

The food, the servers, including and especially the bartenders were very well-trained in a fine dining kind of way. The food was amazing and we truly felt the establishment went above and beyond to make things about going out wonderful.

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★ 4

We visited for lunch. The lunch menu was quite limited in options. We opted for an appetizer of fries and salads. The Cesar salad was just ok. The Spring salad topped with ahi tuna was good.

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Best naughty Burger I have ever had.

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★ 4

Great food and service. It's definitely worth returning.

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★ 5

Amazing food and atmosphere.

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★ 5

Food was amazing and our server Madison is the best!

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We were up in Milwaukee to celebrate my Mother in laws 75 birthday and our nieces dance competition. The Edison had great service, amazing food choices and an upscale family vibe!!!

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★ 5

Took two friends here this week while visiting for nsp concert. 140 total for two cocktails, soda, 3 entree and 1 starter. The short rib and black Dhalia remain great. Should have got that over the mushroom on toast. Everything else was good. Mac and cheese was good. Probably get the pigs in the blanket next time if available.

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★ 5

I ate here a couple of months ago. Sat at the bar and had a couple of things. They have delicious non-alc options! Food and service was great and I can't wait to go back.

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★ 5

The food was delicious. Cocktails were amazing. The atmosphere was a super chill vibe. And my server was super cool and helpful. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for upscale eating in Milwaukee.

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★ 5

Our service was wonderful and so was our meal.

I stopped in before a concert at the Pabst and tried the Cacio E Pepe and loved the homemade noodles and the sauce. It was perfect before a show.

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★ 4

Grilled cheese sandwich (sweeter than expected) is an upscale version with specialty bacon and other toppings for $14. Hangar steak sandwich was also very good. Others in my party had the pancakes, beet salad and the burgers and were completely satisfied.

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Not bad! The food was pretty good, but I wasn’t blown away. I did like the cocktail. The atmosphere was so so. Not anything to write home about. All in all I was happy with the experience, but it wasn’t so memorable I’d want to go back.

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★ 4

Great food, great service. Try the ricotta cheesecake

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★ 5

Business dinner and everything was very good

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★ 5

Great food and service. The mussels are amazing and the craft cocktails are delicious.

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★ 5

We shared a memorable birthday this evening made all the more special by the great atmosphere, great food and excellent service by Shea.

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Stopped in for lunch for my and my wife’s birthdays. We made a reservation via Open Table and were seated on time.

Parking took a few minutes to find a spot, so plan accordingly.

The host and server acknowledged our birthdays (indicated on the reservation) and we got a once card signed by the staff as well as choice of champagne or chocolate cake. We got the cake and it was delicious!

I had the Ahi Tuna sandwich with fries and it was delicious and very filling. The sauce was the star of the dish.

For drink I chose the brandy shrub which was sweet and smooth.

Server was attentive and friendly.

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★ 5

Great food, awesome server with personality, great and timely recommendations.

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★ 4

Very cool place. It’s a bit pricier than the Wahlburger it replaced but the food is 10x better. The downside was the wait times for food. The staff apologized, but it’s still pretty shocking to wait over an hour for a bison burger.
When the food did arrive it was very good. The greens were fresh, the meat was cooked to order & the portion size was generous. I would highly recommend The Edison if you’re not in a rush, as the vibe there is cool for just chilling while you wait for your food.

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Pretty nice place with great staff. However, they need to refocus on the basics: the customer's experience. The Drink menu was last updated in June 2024 (8 mos ago!!!). We ordered the "Coal Fired" wings which were deep fried (great wings, but why misrepresent?) Update your menus.

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★ 5

The atmosphere is very artfully industrious with exposed brick, well managed exposed piping, and a crowded wall of framed artwork. The bar alone is a massive piece of eye candy. The bottles are beautifully lit and contrast starkyl against the dark wood. The music played over the hidden speakers ranged from 1960s rock and roll to essential jazz which made for a perfect dinning soundtrack.

The food is good but quite pricey.

Nana's meatballs 8.2/10
Crab Cake: 6.0/10
Coal Fired Wings: 7.6/10
Pigs in a blanket 9.8/10
Bloody Mary : 8.0/10

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★ 5

We ate our way through the menu and enjoyed everything!

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BLT was dry. Bacon burned. Mac and cheese came out late. Risotto was not good, flavorless. Hard to find parking. Nice atmosphere inside however. Pleasant staff.

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The Edison was a great place to visit. This was my first visit and I think I will be going back. I had a Bloody Mary and Butterscotch Alexander, both were very good. I had the French Onion soup as my appetizer, which was very good. The cheese was nice and thick. I also had the Cacio E Pepe with Salmon. The Salmon was peppered to perfection. The strozzapreti noodles were homemade and very good with a thick truffle sauce. They have a wide variety of food. They also have a bar with some TVs. This is a good place for a date.

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I went to The Edison for Sunday brunch and ordered the shrimp and grits, while my wife chose the Benny. My shrimp and grits were delicious, with the shrimp having a nice chargrilled flavor, and the grits were tasty as well. However, my wife's Benny had a slightly sour taste, possibly due to horseradish or sour cream, so she didn’t enjoy it as much. Overall, I liked the ambiance of the place, especially the soft jazz music playing in the background.

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★ 5

I just went there for my 35th birthday and it was amazing! Great food, absolutely great service, you get a free dessert for your birthday, the drinks were PERFECT! Truffle fries are amazing! Sam was our waiter, always checking on us and had great recommendations and Mike is an awesome bartender! I had the NY strip, loved it! I cannot wait to go back especially in the summer to try their patio!

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Do better. Food has no culture or taste.

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★ 5

Fantastic food and great service! Best steak sandwich I’ve ever had. Our food took a little while but it was worth the wait. Highly recommend this place!

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★ 5

What are the best restaurants in downtown Milwaukee? You definitely have to check the spot out. Great drinks. Great steaks great salmon pretty much. Great everything good vibe too.

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★ 5

We got there before their full menu was available, but even so it was still amazing. The vibes were soft and jazzy loved the atmosphere. Our server was quick, cheerful and did a wonderful job. I would definitely come here again

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★ 5

One of my new favorite restaurants in Milwaukee. I took my girlfriend here for our anniversary and we had a great experience. We came in later in the night but our waitress was respectful and let us take our time. We shared a bottle of wine, the New York Strip, and Cacio e Pepe. The steak was cooked perfectly and the Cacio e Pepe was very flavorful. To date, I do not think I’ve had a better steak in Milwaukee. Highly recommend

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★ 5

I was in town for work and I was thoroughly impressed with The Edison. Their brandy cocktail was delicious and I ordered the cacio e pepe with chicken (server suggestion) and I can’t explain how comforting and delicious this was. Absolutely lovely and interesting decor too. 10/10 experience.

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Really enjoyed our meal here, will definitely return. The Cacio e Pepe was so delicious 😋 also pictured, chop salad, mushroom casserole, rum cake, and skillet cookie.

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We sat in the "regular table" side (not the bar side) and had great ambiance. Our waitress was amazing. Attentive and friendly without being intrusive. My husband had the ahi tuna and said it was good. I had the cacio e pepe and added grilled chicken. It was amazing. I would definitely order it again. We shared the lemon cream cheesecake for dessert & it was incredible. My only "negative" would be the table beside us was so close we were basically sitting together. We were there early (before a concert) so thankfully we were on dessert when that table got seated but it would've been a bit uncomfortable if they'd been there or entire meal. There would've been zero privacy. All in all we had a great experience and will def go back.

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I came here for my anniversary; I will say the food was great but I think I got lucky with my portion. I ordered the short rib and what I noticed was majority of others who ordered had such small portions. Our service was alright, I wish our server was more knowledgeable on the drinks where they were only able to recommend what people order but that’s it. One thing I did not like is that they package the food you want to take home. When they were packing up the bison burger my girlfriend ordered, for some reason they had tossed out half of the burger just because it was cut in half. Solid 3/5.

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Food was not great, drinks were okay. Was hoping for great food and experience but unfortunately it was an expensive okay experience.

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★ 5

Recommend trying the following dishes: truffle fries, beef rib, grilled salmon and broccolini.
Great customer service and ambiance.

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Our server Colleen was wonderful! She did a wonderful job monitoring us and ensuring that our drinks stayed full.

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★ 5

Best shrimp (coal fired) I’ve ever had. Period. Chicken and waffles were tasty too.

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★ 4

Dinner menu had a decent selection. Well made drinks. My NY strip and my wife's fillet were delivered medium, when medium rare was asked for.

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★ 5

We wanted drinks, atmosphere, and a solid meal at a bar and The Edison did not disappoint. Delicious cocktails and even more delicious food. The star of the night though was our amazing and hard working bartender. She never let us think there were other patrons there-attentive, conversational, and stellar recommendations. Honorable mention were the food runners, the real mvp team is working here!

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★ 5

One of the best spots in the 3rd ward or dine dining.

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★ 5

Traveled from Chicagoland area. Had reservation for 7. Came early but were seated immediately. Service was solid. Attentive. Had an appetizer. Very tasty. Menu was tight. Not a ton of entrees but I like that. Drinks were good as well. Overall very good experience. Recommend.

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★ 5

Get the cacio e Pepe.

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We had dinner for four and the place was quite busy for a Friday night. The service was excellent as the server was quite attentive. The food was good as we had appetizers (wings), fish entrees, and really good desserts (a yummy rum cake and brulee). I recommend getting reservations if you are going on Friday or Saturday night as the restaurant was exceptionally busy.

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We reserved a table at the Edison for a celebration event. The location is in downtown Third Ward so the parking is very rough (or expensive). The wait staff was good. The food was mostly decent but over priced for the quality. The drinks were so/so. Overall, a fairly unremarkable meal but a nice atmosphere.

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This place was so cute and the food was so good!!

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★ 5

We had the pleasure of dining at The Edison this week and had an absolutely wonderful time with friends, thanks in large part to our fantastic server, Heidi. The food was excellent overall, though one dish wasn’t prepared quite right. However, Heidi handled the issue quickly and professionally, turning what could have been a hiccup into a testament to great service. Mistakes happen, but the way they’re resolved truly defines the experience—and Heidi exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be returning to The Edison and asking for Heidi again!

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The food was not appetizing. Very much an airport restaurant quality.

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Stopped in for the first time for dinner. Service was great and the short rib and salmon were some of the best we’ve had in a long time.

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★ 5

Great food and great atmosphere. The outdoor dining with Frank Sinatra music it just chef’s kiss.

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Great decor and music. Food was good. However our server was less than attentive, rarely visited our table...never asked how things were or if we needed anything. Never did get our fries and she didn't even notice.
Would we come back? Yes but hope for a different server.

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Great atmosphere, excellent Mac n cheese, steaks were disappointing, ordered medium rare and got it medium well at best. Much better options in Milwaukee for a $60 steak. The waitress did do a fantastic job, apologized for the over cooked steak and gave us a dicount, and the birthday cake was fantastic

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★ 5

We celebrated our recent elopement out west, with The Edison at home. We wanted a nicer restaurant to eat at & they were the only ones who could accommodate our party of 14 without having us pay for a private room or have a huge minimum tab.

Our server Alex was great and was able to help figure out the menu with my dad, who's a bit picky. Everyone loved the food, from our apps to our entrees to dessert. We appreciate everything, it was a great way to celebrate. We'll definitely be back in the future!! Thanks so much again!

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★ 3

First time here. Not sure if we will return. Let me explain.

Have read some good reviews about The Edison, so we made a 6:00 for a Saturday. The design of the dining room is stylish, fun, and comfortable. A mix of smaller tables or larger booths.

It was starting to get busy when we arrived. There were two of us, and the hosted placed us at a small table near the front door. Given that there was significant traffic there, we asked for a similar table more towards the back. The hostess was reluctant telling us that it was going to be busy/loud throughout the entire dining area, but she made the change. Glad that we did because the new area was less hectic and noisy. The two top is really a four top, with some foliage between the two sets. It was a bit odd, but less distracting than I thought.

Our server got to us right away. They were friendly, helpful and relaxed. Got us waters, and our first drinks. Helped us navigate the menu and offered suggestions. The drinks were unique and flavorful. The Old Fashioned was especially good.

Our appetizer was the Tempera Shallot. It came out quickly, was hot and crispy. We enjoyed most of it. Some pieces were larger, and the batter was not cooked as thoroughly as the rest. The black garlic Aioli was very good.

Our entrees included the Pork Chop and the Grilled Whole Branzino. They came out in a reasonable amount of time, were hot, well seasoned, flavorful sides, and nice portions. The Branzino was probably the best that I have had. The skill was nice and crispy and the flesh tender. Nice job! Both of us enjoyed them, and there were leftovers that we took home.

We had been there for about an hour, and that's when the service took a turn for the worse. Our server took a long time to come back after we had finished the meal. We noticed that they were busy with some other/larger tables. We asked to have dessert, and it took a while to even get the dessert menu. We ordered the Rum Cake, and then we did not see the server or the dessert. By then it had been 30 minutes since we finished the meal. The server finally stopped back to tell us that they were backed up in the kitchen and that it would be a little while to get us our single piece of dessert. I said that we needed to go and would no longer have the time. We quickly paid and had to leave to make it to our show at the Milwaukee Rep.

The evening was both a pleasure and disappointment. Good food, but erratic service. I would have asked for the manager to discuss and give feedback, but there was simply not enough time. There are plenty of good restaurants in downtown Milwaukee. Not sure if this is a spot that we would plan to come back to.

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★ 5

The Edison is such a cozy atmosphere with incredible food and service. My boyfriend and I came here & it was such a special date night. We had the pork chops and the short rib and it did not disappoint. Their cocktails were also divine. If you’re looking for a date night or just a nicer dinner venue with great service, this is definitely the spot!

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★ 4

I dined at an elegant bistro in downtown Milwaukee, which also operates as a butcher during the day. Finding parking was quite challenging in the area, and we had to wait for 20 minutes to secure a table outside the restaurant. Although the service was commendable, it was understandably slow due to a bustling evening. The menu offered limited and uninspired food choices. Nonetheless, the overall experience was satisfactory, likely due to the restaurant's prowess at this time.

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★ 4

Industrial vibe. Light natural wood beams. Chicken sandwich was tasty. Mac n cheese was al dente and Dijon mustard forward. Not baked. Friendly wait staff

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★ 4

Very pleasant atmosphere. The food was very good I had grilled cheese. Service was great.

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★ 5

They have the N/A margarita mocktail I have been looking for. The truffle fries are so good you don't need ketchup! Everything else was top notch too with an excellent server and wonderful outdoor seating.

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★ 5

Don’t usually write reviews but feel like talking about how good our dinner was last night. We had tempura shallots and wedge salad for apps - 11/10. Pork chop (9/10) as main and mushroom casserole and French onion gnocchi for sides (11/10) complimentary birthday flourless chocolate cake for dessert was perfect.
They made me the best dirty martini I’ve ever had. Rarely do that many dishes hit the mark and I can’t wait to go back.

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★ 2

1 decent appetizer and 1 passable dessert

When we arrived to the Edison’s we were greeted by the most accommodating staff. Our server was a lovely lady who provided some stellar drink recommendations. We ordered our entire meal including initial drink orders on our first touch which arguable was a bit late but the husband and I had looked at the menu ahead of time so completely fair. Our drink and appetizer food was served in a timely manner. I did mention a gluten intolerance as a side conversation to my husband in passing and our server instantly caught on. Not only did she ask if she could pass that on but came back 30seconds after our order to ensure we knew that something we ordered was not gluten free. Unfortunately the service was the only good things I have to say about our evening. The first few sips of my birds in paradise were sweet but I could taste the flavor profile. At about 1/2 through my drink became extremely watery tasting which is okay if it took an an hour to drink but I had the drink within 20 minutes of service so not sure if there was a mixing error. However my husband had a very similar experience with his ruby highball also started out as fantastic in the first 3 sips. The food overall was terrible. We had the meatballs which were STELLAR and the highlight of the evening. My husband had the French onion gnocchi which was French onion soup with boiled gnocchi baked with an excessive amount of unseasoned cheese (sadly we had to literally cut the cheese…with a knife to get through). We also had the coal fired wings. It was very clear there was in intricate dry rub on these which included thyme, paprika and Garlic. Unfortunately, none of these flavors, or any flavor, actually came through on the wings. Also there was certainly no charcoal flavor either. It was rather baffling to see these herbs and spices and not taste them. Unsure of the quality of ingredients is too blame…I then had the scallops which I was rather excited about since I love them but rarely trust they are up to par or provide a good entree. I regretted my decision almost immediately. The best things about the scallops dish was the charred allium spread. The scallops were cooked well but must have been old or lower quality as they were exceptionally fishy (I eat things like oysters, muscles and clams regularly so am not afraid of a fishy taste). The mushrooms on the plate were rubbery and dry. They did not fit with the lightness of the dish at all. There were raw purple radishes which were not enjoyable and also made no sense with the lightness of the dish. The micro green salad was overdressed or included chive micro greens lending an unpleasant onion base. And then there were the rice pucks… cakes .. which were one of the worst things I have tasted in a long time. That said if you like unseasoned rice balls with undercooked forbidden rice this may be the dish for you. My husband had a double cut coal fired durrock porch chop which was cooked to a perfectly well done state, cheddar grits which may as well have been chicken stock rehydrated polenta with no salt, and an under reduced door county cherry jus which may have been cherry water I am a little unclear. There was a slaw on the dish which was tasty. We did have a ricotta cheesecake for desert which I highly question if that was made by the establishment. This was decent but not special.

Overall I highly recommend this place if you are over 80, have very few taste buds (Covid survivor?), or enjoy under seasoned, highly questionable quality fish, and overcooked food. That said their service staff deserve a raise as they are clearly trying to make the best of a terrible situation. It is sad when they do not question taking away plates of 1/2 finished meals.

I do not write this review to obtain any action on the restaurants part. I would recommend a new head chef however.

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★ 5

Loved it!! Our bartender was utterly amazing!! Our drinks were off the chain!!! Very beautiful setting and definitely a place for an intimate dinner for two or to celebrate a special event!!! Everyone was super nice and attentive!!

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★ 3

Popped in while we were down in the 3rd Ward without reading any reviews. Giving 3 stars because my bison burger came out raw when I had asked for medium. I understand this happens sometimes, so I'm not giving a lower star rating because of that. By the time my new burger came out my wife was already done with her meal. It's just that they try too hard to make the food special and just overdid it. Salmon as the protein on the salad was great, but overall not great. Since there are so many other options in the area, we probably won't be back. We sat outside.

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★ 4

Fun and cool restaurant. Really enjoyed the caesar salad which had a spicy kick to it. The duroc pork chop was to die for!!! So tender and cooked to perfection! I would definitely get that again!

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★ 3

Just ok...the caesar salad was a little off. Spicy dressing or I overdid fresh pepper on it. Grits were good enough.

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★ 5

Came here for some cocktails and light bites as a solo diner and fell in LOVE with the Edison. I had their Birds of Paradise cocktail and there is something about the Jasmine infused syrup that really makes this cocktail shine. Loved the pigs in the blanket as the delicious skillet cookie.

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★ 5

Visited The Edison the first night of our honeymoon. I stopped by before our reservation to drop off flowers to be put on the table, and they really went the extra step by also signing a "congratulations" card from the staff members and having complimentary glasses of champagne brought out as soon as we got there! Alex was an extremely knowledgeable server who had lots of recommendations on drinks, appetizers, and entrées. Food and drinks were outstanding. We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

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★ 5

Absolutely love The Edison!! Delicious food!! Fantastic staff!! I had Michael the bartender he was so awesome and helped me on my decision for food!! The glass that they have for wine is amazing!! Crystal from Austria with a thin lip. Can’t tell you how much I love this place!!! The atmosphere is beautiful!! A must to make sure to go to!!

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★ 5

The food and pricing was some of the best I have, I would be a regular there for sure.

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★ 5

Delicious and flavorful food. Great atmosphere and great looking building.

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★ 5

Absolutely loved it here! Loved the inside and atmosphere of the restaurant, the food was so good! The staff was so kind and all signed a card for our anniversary. We went to celebrate our 15th and it was perfect! Will definitely be a stop anytime we’re back in the area!

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★ 5

I went here for my birthday and they definitely have the record for most lovely treatment during a birthday dinner. Server was one of the best I've ever had! Duck ragu was a little oily but the flavor was amazing. Mushroom casserole was also incredible!

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★ 5

Faith was great!!

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★ 5

Great service, excellent and delicious food.

We went for dinner and had a delicious shrimp risotto and a complete roasted fish, which I highly recommend.

This place is one of the few where you can find great espresso no matter what time, and it is always nice to finish a dinner.

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★ 5

The food and service were excellent. We were 30 minutes early for our reservation but they were able to seat us immediately. Enjoyed the entire experience. Will stop here again whenever we are back in Milwaukee.

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★ 5

Nice place with equally good food.

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★ 5

Jen was s the absolute best!!! We had party plans that fell through at the last minute and she managed to find a way to take our party of eleven at a moments notice. I could not be happier with the incredible service we received. If the owner sees this please consider giving her a massive raise, she deserves it!

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★ 5

Jenn saved the day. She was able to work some magic to get us a table when our bachelorette plans fell through at the last minute. SO APPRECIATED

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★ 3

I am rating based on the scale of the restaurant I believe this is trying to compete in.
The food was fine. I guess I was expecting a lot, and it kind of fell short of expectations. The prime was a bit tough, the risotto was well prepared but just not well balanced. Flavors were a bit disjointed. The salmon was good and well cooked and flavor was good.
The caramelized cauliflower was fine, but fell a bit short. Normally you would get a toasty sweetness when you caramelize cauliflower. Not bad, just not remarkable.
The desserts we pretty good the flour less cake and creme brulee were pretty good. The rum cake was pretty good, but just a tad dry.
The wine and drinks were solid.
The Staff was great! They knew the menu well and were great communicators with special requests to the chefs.
The atmosphere was actually a highlight. A great old school chop house style. Good acoustics so not overly noisy.

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★ 5

We came for Sunday brunch on a whim during a busy Harley Fwst weekend. We were dressed for paddling on the river so I apologized because the place looked very posh and fancy but the host laughed and welcomed us warmly stating they were glad to have us. I got seated right away outdoors (our choice) while my partner looked for parking. Gloria was our server and was fantastic. We ordered the chicken and waffles, lemon pancakes, 2 spicy bloodies and 2 coffees. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks. I enjoyed the aesthetic of the place and felt welcomed. We waited no more than 15 minutes for our food. Indoors is a beautiful, sea-green velvet booths setup with dark woods, gold and metal accents and very stylish vibe. Large gorgeous bar. Very nice and clean bathroom. We plan on returning for dinner. I had only one suggestion and that was to add a little bit more lemon cream to the pancakes; Maybe drizzle a bit on top to give a bit more of that lemon flavor. We will be returning for brunch with friends. Thanks all!

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★ 5

Probably the best burger I’ve had in a while and the beer was excellent! Look forward to going back again!

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★ 5

The old fashioned was amazing. The meal was every bit as good and the service was stellar. She gave amazing recommendations. We loved this place.

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★ 2

$24 for a manhattan with no warning. We ordered a $12 dollar rye, usually there is a $3 up-charge to make it a manhattan.
Caesar salad was nice. Cacio e pepe was more like mac n cheese; sauce was way too thick. The fried confit chicken is somehow fall apart tender, yet dry. Service was amazing and a nice looking place; no complaints there.

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★ 5

Outstanding filet

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★ 5

Everything was great great food great service it is a crime that I can only give them five stars our server Micheal was great he was attentive and just all around amazing would recommend every bite is worth the low price you pay if you’re ever in Milwaukee please do stop by

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★ 5

Excellent across the board, much better than the Wahlburgers that was previously there. Chicken and waffles were fantastic

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★ 5

Quick service, GREAT food (get the French onion gnocchi!) and I really enjoyed the non-alcoholic drink options they were more variety than most places have! I would reccomend for bigger groups because they have so much room there! Samantha was a great server and the host was also very polite- and attractive too which is a huge plus 🤯😱😍

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★ 2

The Edison is a beautiful establishment in a A+ location. The restaurant overall for me though, comes in short. While the design is outstanding and the concept solid, for me the food and drink miss the mark. The prices are appropriate for the concept that they are trying to portray, but the food is bland and un-impressive for the price.

It remind me of another restaurant group in Milwaukee that develops a great esthetic, a nice menu- but then, comes up short where it is most important.

Brunch on a Saturday had a weird energy from a staff standpoint- and really everything just seemed mediocre. The bartender warmed up as the experience continued, but didn’t live up to the concept in my opinion.

The pigs in a blanket were just “OK” but the food runner who brought them out was very friendly. The BLT on the brunch menu was ‘eh at best. Dry and of less quality than you could make at home. Steak sandwich was tasty- and I would order that again.

The Edison has a ton of potential, is a beautiful space- but has some work to do on their cocktail and food programming. Milwaukee needs a place like this- so step it up.

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★ 5

Great food and drinks. Definitely recommend. Chicken sandwich is really good.

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★ 2

Nice place, beware of the the waitress. Make sure you double check your balance. Between my colleagues and I, she pocked more than $50 extra apart from her tip. I hope she got enough for her car payment.. lol..

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★ 5

Well worth a visit, shout out to our waitress Jillian! Food and drinks were great.

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★ 4

The inside is nice, but not amazing. The food and service was on point. I'd go back, but it would not keep me from exploring other places. I had the ribeye. It was delish. Nice part of town.

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★ 5

La comida es realmente deliciosa y los precios son justos. El lugar y ambiente es inmejorable. El estacionamiento en el Third Ward últimamente es complicado pero puedes tener suerte de encontrar justo afuera del restaurante. El Gin & Tonic muy bueno, para celebrar un cumpleaños o cualquier ocasión es un lugar que recomendaría ampliamente.

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★ 5

Very well crafted food. Delicious, fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked. Thoroughly impressed!

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