Mader's Restaurant

JUST GO. Incredibly good food, staff, and setting. I got the pork shank shown, it was cooked perfectly and the meat was exceptionally tender, falling off the bone. Every bite of every component was packed with complementing flavor. I also had two beers, two of the best beers I've ever tried- incredible as I drink way too much and seek out new things constantly. Allison was the *PERFECT* waitress! Immediately asking if I wanted to start with a beer, asking what my preference was, and recommending something I would have been pleased to discover after a month of searching. The dessert (shown) was also incredible, both hot and cold with soft bread and ice cream. Then of course there's the restaurant itself! You must see it, loaded with amazing decor and stained glass. I cannot recommend a place more highly, a real must-try.

Excellent food with large portions. The menu said the Tour of Germany platter can feed two but it is large enough for four. My only disappointment was the liver dumpling soup was not on the menu. The potato soup I had was terrific. Our waitress Reanna was great! Do make reservations if you go after 4pm.

I went to Mader's with some friends from out of town to show them part of the Milwaukee culture. There were 6 of us at dinner. We were seated promptly, very well taken care of by the staff, and the food was incredible. The only item I would add that would make Mader's even better is 1 to 2 more vegetarian dishes. I know its not the norm of German food; it would make it a little easier for those with different diets to have more than one option to choose from. Definitely will be back.

For as long as I’ve been in Milwaukee, I figured it was about time I ate at Mader’s. It’s a Milwaukee staple, and it’s been there since 1902. I do have family who say I was there as a kid, but I was probably too young to remember. Anyway, my wife and I ordered the Tour of Germany. They say it’s enough for two—I think it’s probably enough for two Green Bay Packers offensive linemen. It could have easily fed four of us. Thankfully, it was fantastic, and we ended up taking a lot home in boxes. Our server was super nice. The atmosphere is traditional German, with plenty of holiday décor, which was a nice touch. It has a great historical vibe, and the food is excellent. No surprise they’ve been around as long as they have. Danke schön.

We had an amazing time. The food was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor. Despite the city event and the place being fully booked, the service was fast, friendly, and on point. Everything was served quickly and with a smile. I would definitely come back – highly recommended!

If you’re craving a taste of Germany without booking a flight, Mader’s delivers the full experience right in downtown Milwaukee. From the moment you walk in, the medieval decor — suits of armor, stained glass, and antique wood carvings — sets the tone for a meal that’s anything but ordinary. The menu is a celebration of classic German fare: buttery pretzels, crisp fried fish, and schnitzels that could double as comfort food therapy. The beer selection is robust, with Spaten Lager served in glass boots that practically beg for a toast. Whether you’re diving into oxtail soup or the Bavarian platter, portions are generous and flavors are bold. It’s a great spot to hang out, indulge, and let the atmosphere transport you.

Awesome experience, a Weider Rosemary friendly and accommodating. That's in on history at the restaurant in even invited us upstairs to look around. Portions were very large and the food was excellent.

Great spot downtown for some German grub! Very laid back vibe with a fun ambience. I got the sampler and had a drink at the bar and had a great time. Perfect place to dip in when traveling and trying to get a Milwaukee experience. I’ll be back next time I’m in the neighborhood.

Food, service, parking all went well We look forward to our annual visit to Mader's and we travel from Massachusetts for the dining experience

Great place we go there often for the great food ambiance, fantastic food. Always a good time

A quaint old town feel of Germany. Ample dining room, food was good. Extensive drinks menu and when here, you gotta have a beer. Wait staff dressed in Germany flair clothing. Interesting! Dining room was nicely decorated and the domed shaped dining room ceilings gave it a nice open feel. Stained glass in the dining room also was a nice touch. We ordered only two dishes, as there were only two of us, the dishes were very large portions as the Jumbo Pretzel was indeed JUMBO sized! Did not get the apple strudel dessert as that will be on the table for our next visit. Hope you Enjoy!

Let's start with the positives. The food (most of it) was quite good. My wife had the sauerbraten and I had the rheine sampler (goulash and Wiener schnitzel, with veal). The veal piece was quite small but all of it was tasty. The ruben roll appetizer was okay but there was only a tiny amount of corned beef in them. The decor was great - felt largely unchanged for the past 100 years. Now, the rest: host stand employees displayed the warmth of an iceberg. The service from our server (Allie (sp?)) was inattentive and very slow. Worst of all were the prices. This isn't New York City or even Chicago. Every entree was at least $36, with many of them well into the 40's. If you want a much better, much more affordable German restaurant experience, head down the road to Kenosha and visit House of Gerhard's.

I've been coming to Mader's with my family since I was a kid; it's my stepdad's favorite special occasion spot. As mentioned in other reviews, walking into this place is like stepping back in time. Everything is dark wood, stained glass, figurines, steins--the staff even wear traditional German clothing. On this occasion, we were celebrating my grandpa's 80th birthday, and we had a wheelchair user with us. I forgot to add in the reservation that we would need accessible seating, but the staff were quick to remove a chair & ensure there was a place for a wheelchair. Our server was super bubbly & kind, with recommendations on appetizers and drinks. We ordered a ton of food, starting with the Giant Pretzel (our server accurately said it's about the size of a steering wheel), and Beer Cheese Spread with Pretzel Croustinis. Both items were delicious, & I had to stop myself from eating more so that I'd have room for my main meal. I ordered the Halibut, which came with Spaetzle & a delicious cream sauce. I absolutely overate because I couldn't stop scooping bites of this! It was one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. I will say, I detracted a star for 2 reasons: --Parking: Mader's has a designated lot, but there's a sign saying it's valet only. The lot is attached to the building, so we didn't want to pay for valet, & instead ended up paying $30 (event upcharge) to park in another lot. I was told later that the valet is actually free, but I couldn't find any confirmation on their website. --Drinks: I ordered wine & my family ordered beer; the drinks took longer than expected to arrive, meaning my second glass of wine came after the meal & I had to give it away so I could drive. I'm sure the bar was just busy, but that wasn't ideal. Anyway, that being said, this place is great & I can't wait to come back.

Eve. If you go to Mader's ask if Eve is working. She is hysterical! She will tell you all about the restaurant's history, the famous patrons, the people she has met and more. I stumbled in here for lunch and it was pretty quiet, but my cup of beef barley soup tasted like my Mom made it. I had it along with some pretzel bread and naturally an old fashioned because when in Wisconsin....drink Wisconsibly. I so enjoyed myself that I made reservations to come back for dinner with my husband. From everything Eve had taught me I was able to give him a full tour of the restaurant. If you enjoy german cuisine do yourself a favor and stop in!

Very good German comfort food. Generous portions. The plate-sized off-menu pretzel (just ask for one) is great; ideal appetizer for a group while enjoying drinks and deciding what to order. Decent traditional German dishes. Lovely service and great Bavarian ambiance.

Some of the best German food we've ever had plus amazing friendly service! We got the German Sampler that had a taste of their favorites and shared it for two. Honestly, it could be shared with 3. We had the best server and felt so welcomed. We were visiting from Chicago on our way to a show nearby and had to try Mader's, I'm glad we did! Their red cabbage is also out of this world. From their fun castle setting to their delicious German food, I recommend Mader's!

Everything was on theme-the server's outfits, the decor, they even had Christmas decor- so cute! Our server was very kind and helpful. He had great recommendations. I highly recommend the "Tour of Germany." Every single item was fantastic. The pork shank and sauerbraten were my personal favorites-cooked to perfection. They have valet parking only for the restaurant, which is super helpful in their location!

This place was soooo cool!! The old architecture and design was really awesome and our waiter was so informative and telling us all the 120+ year old building/location, all the best food recommendations so we could try a little of everything!! Would definitely go back next time I'm in the area!!

If you give a Schnitzel about good German food and you're in downtown Milwaukee, you have to give Mader's a try. It was a short walk from the hotel and although it was a bit pricey, it was worth it, especially since it was on an expensable meal. The complimentary pretzel bread was good and came with plenty of butter! Service was pretty awesome with the waitress letting us know there would be plenty of food with our schnitzel meals, and she was right. There were two nice pieces of pounded breaded pork over a nice pile of spatzel which was definitely homemade. I ordered it Jager style which had a delicious mushroom gravy. I had an espresso martini as I had just had some beers at another spot and needed a pick-me-up to get through the dinner after a long week. Great meal, cool place, and excellent service.

Maders is an old place with claims to great German food. They get the old right, and the decor is awesome. The food doesn't live up to my - admittedly high - expectations. I ordered a Hefe weizen and Jaeger Schnitzel. I'd well reviewed the menu before going since I had to wait relatively late to get a seat on a busy game night. The food came quickly, but my Spidey senses immediately flared up when I saw the mushroom sauce on the side. Look, Jaeger Schnitzel needs an abundance of thick sauce. This was thin and light on mushrooms, they offered to bring more but it just set me back. This is the second time I've seen this and it made me sad. The schnitzel and spaetzle itself was okay. The sauce marginal. The sauerkraut wasn't wonderful but I don't usually like it. There was a lot of food but I did try the dessert which was a chocolate bread pudding with brandied cherries and pecans. Wasn't sure if they could remove the pecans but they did. I didn't care for it. Service was quick and fine with garbed gals in dirndls and guys in lederhosen. I give it a 3.6 which rounds to a generous 4.

Got to return to Mader's - it's maybe been 10 years since I was last there? Was a staple each year around Christmas with my family growing up. Now that I'm an adult I can actually appreciate the food. Tonight we had the weisswurst and pretzel to start. I ordered the goulash which was SO GOOD. Others at my table ordered Sauerbraten, the duck, and Wiener Schnitzel. All were phenomenal. Closed out the dining experience with black Forrest cake and apple strudel a la mode. Great staff and such a cool list of celebrities who've dined there.

This is a German Food Tourist trap. With that said we went to the other one up the road and after waiting for a while the bartender said kitchen was not working today and suggested we leave. So we hit the road and went to Mader's. I was big concerned b/c this is a 2-3 $ place but I was pleasantly surprised at what we got for the price. I still think it's about $10 too expensive but the food is very good, the beers are excellent and the service is great. Definitely worth doing once.

The BEER CHEESE sooooo yummy with the fresh pretzel ... I tried something new that I didn't think that I would like which were the potato pancakes. They were so delicious crunchy and flavorful, and I loved the thick, sweet applesauce that the potato pancakes laid on top of it was a very tasty combination. Another favorite was the super cheesy French onion soup. Service was fast and friendly personally I feel it is a little overpriced, but the food is good. Will definitely be back to visit next Green Bay trip.

I was impressed with the Bavarian decor walking in. The service was wonderful, everyone from the valet to the busing staff went above and beyond. We had a pretty good pretzel with delicious cheese to dip it in to start. I had a sampler platter for dinner. The pork and schnitzel were good, the beef was okay, and the potato was meh. The sides of cabbage and kraut were both good. Overall, if you ignore the price, I'd give the food a three and a half stars. When you include the price, I give it a three. But the service was five stars, so I reluctantly bump my review up to four stars.

What a cool experience! We made a reservation and stopped by after the holiday market next door to enjoy some dinner. My husband had never been here and it's been many years since I returned. Thanksgiving week was a great time to stop by - Mader's was decked out for the holidays. Will took care of us and he was very good at his job. Explained different items and we ended up ordering the Tour of Germany. We were able to try their most popular items and take home lots of leftovers. Prices were very fair for the amount and quality of food. Will said they offer a buffet on Thanksgiving which sounded lovely. We were seated in the main dining room. Surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows and hardwood, photos of celebrities who have visited in the hallways, and the Christmas decorations added a special touch. A historical restaurant that is 120+ years old. They don't make them like this anymore!

This place was definitely an experience. The hubs and I were at the right place to satisfy our cravings for some authentic German food. We ordered their tour of Germany. It's a lot of food for just two people. I definitely recommend this place for some authentic German food.

This is such a lovely German restaurant in Milwaukee with nice decor outside and inside. We reserved online via Resy, for lunch. The staff and service was great and food came out quickly. The tables are big because the plates of food are big! We enjoyed the hall of fame to the bathrooms with the pictures and autographs of famous people that have dined here. Pricing was fair for the amount of food - for two people with drinks, entrees including the salmon salad and the German sampler the total was in the $80s.

Diane and I joined my cousin and his wife for dinner at this decades-old bastion of German food during our cross-country road trip. In a dining room that featured stained glass windows and bas-reliefs on walls we began by sharing a nice Pretzel Loaf and good Potato Cakes. But I made the mistake of ordering Liver Dumpling Soup to try it. The big hunks of liver were far different than traditional Chinese dumplings, and way too dense for my taste. So, I didn't eat much of the soup. I then had a Baby Spinach Salad with spinach leaves and egg, which I liked. Next for me was a German Sampler with Veal. The Sauerbraten was cool. But the Veal Schnitzel, Red Cabbage, ham, and sauerkraut were all warm and good. Diane had the Veal Schnitzel Scallop Sampler and found it to be okay. The two others in my party enjoyed Herb Crusted Salmon and Duck Chambord. Service was good. Except for my cousin, who ordered an Apple Strudel ala mode, we passed on several available desserts, posed for photos with each other, and then said our goodbyes until we meet again in Las Vegas.

I was surprised to notice I hadn't reviewed Mader's before. This is a great dinner destination. Especially for a group. Especially if you have kids with you. You can hardly say you've been to Milwaukee if you haven't been to Mader's. The staff have always been surprisingly cool with a little kid getting hyped up and running around a little bit. And it's understandable because they have stuff like suits of armor in here, and what little kid wouldn't get over-excited about that? I can hardly stop myself from getting up and running around here. The food is a good representation of traditional German food. If you like meat and potatoes, you'll be fine here. If you have a group of four or more adults, and no one is a vegetarian, order the tour of Germany. So. Much. Meat. We've found that when it's just two of us, we enjoy sitting in the bar and sampling the appetizers. Everything's good. Most of it's sausage. I think. It's kind of a blur now. Did I mention the drinks are excellent? mean, I haven't had the espresso martini, but all the other cocktails are pretty good. And if you want an espresso martini, I don't know what you're doing in a German restaurant. You can't go wrong with beer here. Great beer selection, obviously. And Sprecher root beer to keep the kids hopped up on sugar.

I have no skin in the Authentic German game as I have never been to Germany so my statement is: felt authentic. Cool vibe inside like you are inside a castle. Interesting painting on the wall. Servers all wear lederhosen. Our waiter was a young guy who I liked his blatant honesty. (He told us he had never washed his lederhosen and he had worked there for about a year. Pretty gross thought actually.) Potato pancake- delicious, needs the toppings The Giant pretzel is GIANT! The guys went with authentic food, but I can't remember what. It does take awhile to get your food but we were pleased.

We had a reservation for a large group at Mader's. When we got there we were seated quickly and had our drink order in pretty fast. That's when things ground to a halt. The server came back about 15 minutes later to get our food order and we actually had to ask where our drinks were. He said they were a little busy, but it was obvious they were understaffed for a Saturday night. After we finally got our drinks, the food started to hit the table. It was good, not the best German food I've had, but it was solid. I tried the portobello napoleon and it was tasty! The portobello was overpowered by the bell pepper. Honestly the giant pretzel was the highlight of the meal. It was baked to perfection, and the cheese was Wisconsin heaven in a bite! Mediocre service, decent food.

in the midst of a snowstorm, our reservation at another restaurant was canceled by the establishment. We called Maders to see if they could fit us in, and they said absolutely. Haven't been to Maders in years. What a delight! The restaurant was festively decorated for Christmas, which was stunning. Our waitress, Amanda was delightful. The six of us shared the amazing pretzel!! Every one of us enjoyed our meals. The German platter, the sauerbraten, and my baked salmon were excellent! We saved room for dessert!! Spectacular evening. Danke schoen

I'm so confused by these 4 and 5 star reviews. This was one of the worst meals I've ever had. Everything was very clearly microwaved and had been sitting out for a long time. Or food took about 10 minutes to come out even though the restaurant was full....The food was bland and tasteless as well. Service was attentive but our waitress wasn't particularly friendly and just seemed extremely stressed. Everything about this place just felt like an overpriced tourist trap. This is such a shame as the decor and vibe were cool and I love the history behind the restaurant but man did it not deliver.

OVERHYPED OVERPRICED TOURIST's TRAP Mader's is terribly overhyped. I had my expectations up when I saw all the good reviews online. We got the tour of Germany (big platter around $90 that says suitable for two but the portion was enough for 3-4 people) and found the dishes to be either terribly sweet & sour or bland. And I can see that the dishes on the platter were preped long time ago and just did an easy assemble and brought to us. The spetzle and whinerschnitzel, along with our drinks & bread, but the rest of the food was underwhelming despite its' eye-widening price. Overall the service was good, but rather awkward. You have to park by Valet parking too. The room was too dark until somebody realized and turned on the lights when we already half way done eating. $140 for a class of don't trust the HYPE!

I hadn't been here for over 20 years, and I was stopping through town and wanted to revisit! First of all, I forgot how absolutely dead Milwaukee was on Monday, I walked by and looked in and it was nearly empty--after checking online that they were open I ventured in and they were seating right away for dinner--quick! (maybe 5 people in the whole place at the time, another 10 or more came later). Myles was a giant sparkler of a human in lederhosen that broke the silence and made the the night lively, great waiter! I had a very full meal of hot wine/old fashioned and the Bavarian platter, ith 3 types of Wurst, Ham, sauerkraut, and potato dumpling: great protein meal after a long day of less food. No room for dessert! The decor is fun and "medieval"/old school German as always, a Milwaukee classic!

Authentic German cuisine. Delicious selections. Not sure if there are selections besides German food for patrons. Prompt service. Make reservations. It took a bit for the food to come out. The restaurant was very busy. Classic Old World decor. Beautiful and authentic. A lovely place.

In town for wedding & made reservations for lunch. The German restaurant been here over 100 years & looks authentic inside with Knights armor plus beautiful stained glass windows. We were seated immediately... My girlfriend & I started potato pancakes plus cheese & suagage board...cheeses & sausage were all tremendous...mustard plus warm baguettes!!! We shared the Tour Of Germany entree...delicious with a variety of items She had a German beer on tap but went famous Milwaukee roor beer. I totally reccomend to take a walk around especially if never going across the Pond for Octoberfest....this next best thing for authentic German food.

Great German food! Wonderfully authentic atmosphere! Awesome service! 10/10 would return!

First time in Milwaukee and first time at the restaurant. Free valet parking in the area is a plus! Stopped by for a Friday lunch. Service was attentive. Beer selection was good...wish they had more German dark beers. Wife and kid had the schnitzel and were content,,,I went with the sauerbraten Nd it eas delicious. Very nice decor.

This is a very historic German restaurant in Milwaukee that I wanted to try during a recent visit. Having grown up in Germany I am always looking for good German food. You can make a reservation online which is highly recommended given how popular the place is. The interior is very authentic and definitely has the ambiance of a German dining room. I was seated right away, and the server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I was seated at the same table Gerald Ford used, and I was told that Will Ferrell had previously sat in my seat. I had the sausage and pretzel starter. Delicious! The pretzel was warm and soft and perfect. The sausage was also delicious and authentic with tasty and mild flavor. I had the schnitzel entree and substituted the potato dumpling for the spaetzle. The schnitzel was tender although a little bit bland. It did have a good crunchy coating with tender pork. The dumpling was fairly good although for some reason was not shaped into a dumpling and looked more like a serving of mashed potatoes. It definitely had the potato dumpling taste, though. Save room for dessert. I had the apple "apfel" strudel which was delicious. Perfectly warm with a flaky crust and plenty of apples and raisins within. Overall this was a great meal, and I highly recommend Mader's for a German meal in Milwaukee!

Food was delicious, we got the grouper. Service was good. Food was pretty expensive, and the restaurant was very busy but very beautiful. Would come back maybe for a special occasion.

This place was amazingly good! I've had German food before in other places around the county but this was exceptional! Now most of you will not agree with my trying the liver dumpling soup but I can tell you I felt I was growing strong by the minute as I ate this warm, tasty soup! The fried pickles were amazing and were cut like thin french fries instead of big wedges or slices. The pretzel we got on the appetizer was very fresh and warm. We ended up splitting a plate because that's just what we do and it was more than enough for both of us! The wait staff is dressed in traditional German garb so that adds to the experience. The restaurant immerses you in Germany with its beautiful wall, hangings and staining glass. Lots of famous people have eaten there, and they have their pictures running along one of the walls. I would definitely go back there, but make room for dessert this next time.

Updated review since my last visit to Mader's was 3 years ago (hard to believe!) and a star change. This restaurant is a Milwaukee institution that serves up some of the best, authentic German food in the city. Inside you'll find a fun atmosphere- a moody, Bavarian feel with dimly lit spaces, large round chandeliers, huge stain glass windows, life-sized suits of Medieval armor and lots of large, dark wooden furniture. Servers are even dressed up in traditional German lederhosen and Bavarian dresses. There's a big bar if you want to stop in for drinks and light bites but I recommend you dine here for a full meal. Best to make reservations in advance especially on the weekends and if there are major events taking place in the city like graduations or a Bucks basketball game. Portions are on the large side. My favorite vegetarian dishes are: the big, soft pretzel served with mustard and cheese, vegetarian spaetzle and potato pancakes. The sauerkraut used to be the freshest I could find in the city but it is now served with bits of corn beef so vegetarians beware! Even though I told my server I was a vegetarian before I ordered, I did order a side of the kraut and wasn't told it had meat in it until after the fact. Thankfully my meal was taken off the bill as a result. We've started coking here once a year around the holidays and hope to continue the tradition for a long time. It's a fun time for the whole family. Be sure to snap a picture in the huge chair by the main checkout/hostess counter and peruse the antique collection too. Bonus! This place is centrally located location right downtown near Fiserv Forum and theaters (in the Deer District). There is a valet which is incredible considering the location and how hard it can be to find free street parking in the city. Best practice is to tip valet $3-$5.

Ambiance is old German upscale restaurant/bar with swords and stained glass... so far so good. Lots of German beer and wine selections but most of the "by the glass" are small bottles so no way to try anything without buying. Service was hit and miss... mostly miss on a very quiet afternoon with only a few patrons. Lunch menu was very small with only a few options beyond sausages Portions big on starch but small on meat. Taste was unremarkable it then it is German so some of that is expected. If you are looking for old school tourist German then this is your place!

The food was fantastic. Everything had rich, traditional flavors, was well prepared, and came in generous portions. We had the Reuben rolls and the pork shank. Pure heaven for your paladar. Great spot if you're in the mood for hearty, satisfying food.

The food was delicious, I've never seen a pretzel that large. The restaurant is so cute on the outside and inside. I felt like we had authentic food and good service.

Go for the ambiance and decent service. Sauerkraut and red cabbage are tasty. Forget the veal schnitzel! Dry and overcooked. Had the same dish in Berlin a couple of years ago. It was excellent! Mader's version doesn't even come close to comparing.

Very German restaurant with good food and decent service. We ordered the Bavarian Pretzel, The Tour of Germany platter, and two lager style beers with 20% tip (fed 2) was $175.00. quiet expensive but we had enough leftovers for a meal the next day. Pretzel came salted with beer cheese and spicy mustard. The platter came with wiener schnitzel (we upgraded to veal), solauerbrauten, pork shank, pork loin slices, potato salad, spaetzle, sour kraut, and red cabbage. Very good, very flavorful, very tender meat, and a lot of food. Our server was less than stellar but he didn't ruin our experience (chalking it up to an off night). He did bring us a slice of Black Forest cake for free because it had been cut incorrectly and couldn't be sold. All in all a good experience.

Crazy expensive. Horrible service in Knights Bar Cannot recommend to anyone. $42 for a schnitzel???'nn

This 120+ year old German restaurant looks incredible inside and outside, we just had to check it out! I've been to Germany three times, and just got back from Munich's Oktoberfest! But some research we saw that the main dishes, however, were more on the upscale pricier level so we opted to just visit the bar area for appetizers and happy hour beers...though we learned the hard way that happy hour is only $2 off draft beers, no food specials...doh! At least they had some good German beers on draft, a 1 liter "Ein Mass" glass costing $14 after the $2 discount. The $14 Reuben rolls, with corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, deep fried in a batter...tasty, meaty, and delicious! The $15 Giant Pretzel really is humungous! Bartender served with a genuine big smile, as well as the runners. The interior decor is amazing, definitely worth a look and great place for a German beer, and a dinner splurge.

This is one of the very best German dining experiences you could hope for. We visited while in Milwaukee and had a great meal. The service was super engaging and friendly. The atmosphere is of a genuine German restaurant with stained glass, steins, wood carvings and music. I give it a 10 out of 10. It's a must!

We were in the mood of some German food and everyone recommended Mader's in downtown so we decided to check it out. Here's my take on the experience: Quality of drinks and food: Excellent. I tried the Rhine Sampler that came with Weiner Schnitzel, beef goulash, spaetzle, red cabbage, and sauerkraut. Everything was seasoned to perfection and tasted very authentic. The portion size was also huge. For beer I had their dark Dunkel which paired brilliantly with the hearty food. Décor: really neat. Just one look at the menu would tell you that some very famous presidents and celebrities have dined at Mader's. That's not only because of their excellent food but the historic nature of the restaurant. There are stained glass murals on the walls and the whole place feels very cozy and very German. Cleanliness: good. The tables and carpets were being kept clean. Service: good. Our server was quick at taking and bringing our orders. Price: expensive. The sampler was around $40 and the beer price also seemed a bit high. They definitely can demand higher prices because of their well known restaurant status in Milwaukee. If you're up for some authentic albeit pricey German food then you must checkout Mader's.

Always a fantastic time at Mader's! The food is delicious and authentic, drinks excellent, and all in an authentic atmosphere! The staff is helpful and welcoming, happy to answer any questions and make recommendations. The location is iconic and makes for a great time. Have been going since I was young and so glad it is still a wonderful institution! Cannot recommend enough!

This is the most perfect German theme restaurant I've ever experienced! The servers are dressed in German outfits and are a delightfully to be around. The murals are so captive and their architecture reminds me of a church that you would go to! What a wonderful experience

I'm really surprised by how low the overall rating is for Maders. This restaurant is classic, kitschy, and a super cool experience. Totally old school German food-- traditional, tasty, and really plentiful. The portions are huge. SHARE!! If something says it's for 2 people... you can definitely feed 3-4. Our server was lovely and attentive and the decor is a total vibe. This isn't modern and hip but it is a total Comfort spot with good beers (I wouldn't recommend the cocktails... stick to beer and wine) and an old school cozy feeling. Check your attitude at the door and embrace a trip back in time.

I've eat here twice so far. Amazing art throughout the restaurant. Amazing service, and the food has been awesome each time. Easy valet parking right at the door.

Always love going to Mader's! Good array of authentic German Food. The apple strudel is one of favorite desserts around!