Milwaukee Brat House

While staying in Milwaukee we had tickets to a Brewers game and had some time to kill. We were walking around and found the brat house. The bar was lively and there were a lot of brewers fans there pregaming. We orders some appetizers and we're happy to learn that we could take the shuttle to the game. We like the bar so much that we took the shuttle to the game and then back to the bar and continued to hang out. This place is highly recommended.

Straight up best brat house. Fills up every game cuz it is good. I get the brat sampler every time. The lunchbox beer drink is popular among my friends. My friend THIS IS A MUST STOP.

The food is excellent! Cannot go wrong with their brats (had the German). Their sampler appetizer plater was enormous! Great place before games with a lively crowd and patio (even middle of the week!) and a shuttle that takes you to Brewers stadium.

We got the brat house sample and the cheese curds. The cheese curds came in big portions, and it tastes amazing! The brat sample comes with four different kinds, we loved the cheese one and the other two that were not spicy. The spicy brat was a bit too spicy for our like. Service was good. The atmosphere is good and chill as well.

We came here for two Wisconsin staples on the first day of our trip into the state: cheese curds and brats. I ordered a Wisconsin Old Fashioned which I enjoy at home sometimes when I'm feeling a little extra trashy, and it felt like home. Just fine for $9. Husband ordered various beers including a $3 Schlitz, which the server called "an old man beer" 😆. He also had the German Brat which was just fine, with better than average sauerkraut. It was fun sitting outside and hearing all the languages from various tables, and people watching in the nice weather. Trivia night is Wednesday at 7:30, so it was a bit loud.

We sat out in the outdoor seating area. The food was good. The service was terrible. Our server was terribly annoyed that she had tables to take care of. That was unpleasant. The drinks were ok. The patio is nice but small. I didn't go inside so I cannot say how that was. I recommend this spot for good food and hope you get a better server than we did.

Just get the Brats, don’t bother with the other stuff! We had the cheese curds too, both were very tasty! Beer menu was good too. On game day (Brewers) they have a free shuttle with the purchase of a drink. Not a big place, limited seating inside but plenty outside. Inside had a pub vibe with lots of wood. Our first visit and have no regrets!

I had the Farewell Brat and it was hands down the best brat I have ever had in my life! They all looked amazing! Personally, I think you can't go wrong with any of the specialty brats! Why have a plain Jane brat somewhere else when you can go to the Milwaukee Brat House and get something unique?! This was my first time here, and I chose it because it was very close to the Milwaukee Boat Tours on the Milwaukee River. Christian, our server, was a gem! He was very fun and personable, and patient -- my family is a bit high-maintainence, but he took it in stride. Overall, a wonderful dining experience!

Good time at Milwaukee Brat House. Ordered their "Reuben Brat" which was their corned beef sausage which came loaded with sauerkraut, swiss, and thousand island. Served on a pretzel roll. Great twist on a classic bratwurst. Beer was cold. Service was good.

If someone asked me to give them one place to go that sums up Milwaukee, this is it. Cheap craft beer on draft, an abundance of brats, friendly service, and an atmosphere that will show you how much Milwaukee is a large city with a small-town feel. They carry Usinger's sausages from Milwaukee, and they'll have a beer for every palate. They also close late, which is perfect for those of you who do not find out that you cannot purchase alcohol after 9 pm from liquors or grocery stores.

Breakfast at the Brat House? Why not. Ok, it was a late breakfast around 10:30 on a Saturday. I wanted to just get a simple brat sandwich but the Greek Freak Gyro Sausage Sandwich just sounded too good to pass up (Greek Brat PITA sounds like an urban dictionary term though). The sausage was a nice mix of Gyro flavors and sausage-y texture. It was dressed like a gyro (pita, onions, olives, feta, tzatziki) and delicious! The sausage came with a lot of fries too, way too many for me but glad they don't skimp. The parmesan fries were excellent and fresh, but probably the first batch of the day! Service at the bar was OK as they were still kinda setting up for the day when I was there. Had to wait for soda pop refills. I'd go back just to try some of their regular brats with a beer or two (or three or four). Good spot and it was hoppin' the night before when I walked by on my way back to the hotel from Mader's.

Eleven and a half years later, I've been back and it's still very good. This time we got the Wisconsin burger and a rueben bratwurst. The bratwurst was really good; I might get that for myself if I visit again. It's too bad they don't still offer their burger with the bratwurst on top, since that's a more uncommon burger than you tend to see. When I came in it was loud and obnoxious and the bartender overlooked me to first wait on someone else, which was not cool. I wouldn't want to eat here when it's loud and rowdy, unless I was eating outside since they had ten or so tables on the sidewalk. There's no dedicated parking at this location, just street parking around the area if you can find it. A few blocks down there are a couple of parking lots though I'm not sure if the cost of parking would be justified by eating here.

Nice location with very friendly and attentive staff! I had the cheese curds, cheese soup, and a brat everything was absolutely delicious. I came on a weekday early afternoon so it wasn't busy. They had plenty of open seats and the bar was also avail for seating. I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area or even locals looking for authentic, tasty, local food. An excellent stop on your travels.

Portions are generous, especially with the cheese curds. The brat was well cooked, but had more onions than I prefer. Good location and is walking distance to Fiserv Forum. Lighting is a little dark, so it might be hard to see the menu. Service is ok, nothing wrong with it but nothing memorable.

Best brat I've ever had. Smothered in kraut and onions, flavorful and hot with a delicious pretzel bun. Local pub ambience. Service was fast. Beers were cold, with a good variety on tap.

Brat House was our first food stop on our weekend in Milwaukee. I had their Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, it was pretty tasty. The ratios were nice and getting chicken crispy gave a nice crunch. The energy was very lively but a little chaotic too. If you're someone with sensitivity to noise, this is not a place for you. It's a nice place to pregame for going out. The open windows allow you vibe with the what's happening around you. The service was not the best. It was like the servers were surprised that they were at work and were expected to do their job. I honestly hate when that happens. It's one thing to have a bad day at work, but it's a completely different thing to become irritated when you're expected to be your job. Literally every time someone from our table asked the waiter for something. She rolled her eyes and made it seem like it was the biggest inconvenience she's ever experienced. By the end of our time at the restaurant, there were people at our table who were afraid to ask her for anything. That's unacceptable. The servers also seemed very unprepared for how crowded it was, but it was the spring fest weekend so hopefully that had something to do with it.

Fried Cheese Curds are not bad. I am trying to watch my figure so that is all I ordered. This is a bar for sport watching.

Great time at the Brat House! Seating was first come first serve. We had to wait a few minutes but found a table. We were able to easily get a drink while we waited for a table in the outside bar. Walking distance to Fiserv. Service was friendly and fast and it was busy ! Ordered giant pretzel and cheese curds - they were both delicious!!

The photo in this review is called smaller but it is actually normal size of 4 different kinds. It's a lot of food but really tasty. The service is great and you can down this with a great German draft

Like the menu says, definitely the largest pretzel you've ever seen! If you are like us and order the pretzel and cheese curds, a word of caution, you won't have any room for the brat (so plan wisely)! Stopped here before the Brewer game. Food was delicious, and the service was impeccable! I had the southwest brat and my date had the cheddar jalapeno brat. Both were delicious. Other fun fact: the largest pretzel was served with appropriate sized sides of beer cheese soup, cheese, and cinnamon dips. A must try!!!

Running around & saw this place. Brats caught the eye of my buddy, so off we went. Lots of choices I had the Miltown, I believe it was called, which was really good. Beers come in half pints, so when she sets them down, dont suddenly think the bartender likes you more than your neighbor. Nice place, definitely worth a stop.

This is an excellent place to stop for food and drinks with a group. If you are planning on eating, you will probably find it more comfortable in their outdoor covered patio area. Inside, it is mostly all bar seating, with some gaming. We asked the bartender and he said we could just have a seat outside and someone would help us, which happened quickly. Staff and service were fast and friendly. Now, on to the food! At first glance, the pricing for apps seems high, but the portions are very large! Loaded tots were very good, enough for 5-6 to share, and I'm not talking just skinny people. Cheese curds were good, although I have had better in Wisconsin. But the giant Bavarian pretzel...WOW! Don't skip this. I know it's expensive, trust me, it's bigger than you can possibly imagine and the most unforgettable part of the whole meal. Served with 3 dipping options that were all delicious and plentiful. Also tried a burger which was above expectations. All in all, this is a wonderful spot to visit with groups!

Came here after attending a concert in the area for post-drinks and snacks. It was incredibly busy on a Saturday night and we had quite the problem snagging a spot, let alone having someone take our order. But given how packed it was, I don't know if I can necessarily fault the wait staff. There were a variety of beers and other drinks for non-beer drinkers. It's definitely a sports bar vibe and could be quite the experience on game day! Sorry, still a Chicago sports fan through and through. Even while traveling :) We weren't super hungry, so we decided on the Combination Basket for a wide variety of snacking. There was a good balance of everything: chicken tenders, onion rings, French fries, and the star of the show- the cheese curds. I wish I could have ordered a side of them to go! It took quite a while to get our food, but when we did get our food it was very warm. Milwaukee Brat House is in a great location downtown that's walking distance from The Fiserv Form (where our concert was) and other main Milwaukee attractions. Definitely a great experience while visiting here!

Great Food and a cool atmosphere. The wait staff was very friendly! My Son and I enjoyed our tim me here

While visiting Milwaukee, I kept hearing great things about this bar and grill, especially their famous fried cheese curds, so I decided to stop in one afternoon to see what all the buzz was about. I wasn't disappointed! I called ahead and ordered two orders of cheese curds for pick up. The ordering went smooth, and my order was ready in about 15 minutes. When I arrived, the bar was lively for 1 p.m., with plenty of patrons at the bar and high top tables. The lighting inside was dim, creating a cozy atmosphere, and there was some music playing in the background. Based on the location and the good reviews, I had high expectations, and they delivered! The portions were generous, and the curds were hot, fresh, perfectly crispy on the outside, and deliciously gooey on the inside. I only wish I had more time to sit down, enjoy the vibe, and pair those amazing curds with a cold beer. Hopefully next time!

The food was absolutely delicious and delivered in a great time frame! My husband got the German style brat and I got the Greek freak. The waitress was very nice and never forgot a thing. We went to a different restaurant in Chicago called Osheas and this was the same vibe of that restaurant in which felt very homey. Definitely would come back to try again!

This place is an easy go to before an easy place to grab a bite. We had a burger and pretzels. I go just for the pretzels. It's my fav. The location is great close to lots. The food is good and prices are reasonable. Service is ok they always seem busy so I get it. It was fast there is no problem if you need quick service before an event. Definitely worth the wait did not like the cinnamon for the pretzel. But that would have made a great dessert. Sub Aout the cheese for the cinnamon yum

What a great find! I'd you want a great tasting brat, look no further! I got the honey I'm home brat and it was so flavorful! Honey mustard stuffed brat with onions, bacon, and cheese on a pretzel bun! Let me tell you YUMMY!! This place was packed on a Saturday afternoon, people know what's up! Nice selection of beer and actually quite inexpensive! Will be back!

Downstairs is for casual dining, upstairs is for the bar. If you can't find seating downstairs, prepare for loud music and crowds upstairs. We came here because we had heard that they had really good cheese curds. They were average, based on the few variations our party had tried. Service took really long. One of our burgers was missing from our initial order and it took another 30 minutes for it to come out. By that time we had all finished. If you like the pub and bar vibes and want to try cheese curds, Milwaukee Brat House gets the job done but it's not exceptional.

Always stop at the Brat House when we're in town, and this stop did not disappoint. Southsider brat is a little bit of everything; pretzel bun, juicy brat, spicy jalapenos, and of course cheese!

Very unique place in Milwaukee! Located very close to the sporting venues (Admirals, Bucks) and a great place to catch the game. They have a great variety of beer with bars located on two floors with plenty of dining area and seating. The service was great and very friendly. The bartenders are very knowledge and will play drinking games with you to if you're a regular. All of their brats are served on pretzel buns: their menu also includes burgers and plenty of other menu items. I topped mine with pablano peppers and sautéed onions and went with their homemade baked beans (highly recommend). The burgers also looked really good along with some tater tots, which is what I would probably get if I went back. Check this place out if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.

They serve delicious food and drink. The environment is fun, engaging, social and warm. Everyone there was really nice.

Woah so much good food and much needed after a day pub crawling! The pretzel was nice and hot and the cheese was really good with a sweeter honey mustard and I personally loved the cinnamon dessert dip! The cheese curds were decent - the fries were really good. I haven't had chicken tenders in a while and these were really good! The bar was very busy since it was a street wide pub crawl but we had great service, made eye contact with the bartender and she shared the menu and we quickly made a group order and everything was brought to our table in speedy time.

On a friend's recommendation, we rolled in here at opening on a quiet Monday at 11am. Interior is dark, divey, but still classy somehow, probably due to the American old saloon feel. Staff was friendly overall. $18 BRAT HOUSE SAUSAGE SAMPLER...my buddy and I shared this for lunch...Bratwurst, Polish, Italian, and Hot Hungarian sausages sliced and served with sautéed onions, red peppers, sauerkraut, and mushrooms, and served with a Miller pretzel roll...almost everything is delicious as you would imagine. The Hot Hungarian sausage was nearly too spicy for either of us, but we didn't let it go to waste. $6 LAKEFRONT EAST SIDE DARK draft...this cool, smooth, dark beer is served in two glasses! Great for sharing! Or not!

The food taste amazing! I've tried the sampler of the sausages and my favorite is the bratswurst! The waiters are friendly and provide great service! I also love the german esthetics!

My friends and I visited Milwaukee and out first night they said we had to stop at the Milwaukee Brat House. We walked over from our hotel and ended up with a table outside, which was perfect for us. We went over the menu and the pretzel ($16.95) was a must, my friends had it on their last visit and knew it was AMAZING. We also ordered the Brat House Sampler ($17.95) and I got a local beer. The servers were really nice and attentive, they brought us water and checked on us throughout the visit. When they brought out the pretzel my jaw dropped, it's served in a pizza box because they know you're going to end up with leftovers to take home. It came with cheddar cheese sauce, cinnamon cream cheese and beer cheese soup to dip in. All three sauces were delicious, but the cinnamon cream cheese was the unanimous winner. It was like delicious pretzel dessert. The Brat House Sausage Sampler was also impressive, it came with four full size sausages, grilled peppers, tomato sauce, sauteed onions, and sauerkraut along with a pretzel roll. The sausages were a Bratwurst, Polish, Italian and a Hot Hungarian sausage. All of them were great, but the Hot Hungarian packed a punch!! There were three of us and we still had at least half the food leftover after we were full. I'd say while the prices might seem high at first glance, the portions well make up for it. Throughout the whole experience the servers and security checked in with us and had some small talk, we even talked with one of our neighboring tables and recommended the pretzel to them. I would 100% come back again.

IF YOU HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES, AVOID THIS PLACE! Informed the server I have a gluten allergy and asked for a grilled chicken Caesar salad without croutons. The salad came out with croutons. I know it wasn't the server's error as I saw her write it down. I sent the salad back and informed them of the error and reminded of the allergy. The salad was brought back out and appeared to be corrected, but as I was eating it I discovered there were still croutons in it. Rather than taking my allergy seriously they picked out the croutons that were visible and sent it back out. This is absolutely unacceptable. Safety for diners to eat and have food allergies protected is huge.

stumbled upon this place after 8 mile walk. the food: brat was cooked well, juicy, nice flavor. Fries crispy and very well seasoned. 3 stars because of service. I never mind things taking a while especially when they are understaffed, not the servers fault but I do mind rudeness and huge attitude. Maybe she was having a bad day. food was food enough to go back to see. but rudeness diminishes flavor for sure.

Good food amazing service Ambience is bar like scene You won't be disappointed We had an amazing waitress

I wish there were more places like Milwaukee Brat House! My boyfriend and I came to Milwaukee for a concert and we traveled from Chicago. We decided to go to this place on a whim and it was amazing! They have lots of places to sit and chat and their menu is huge. It's so hard to find a dive bar with lots of seating, decent bathrooms, affordable prices, and tasty food! I am secretly jealous of Milwaukee and am hoping that Chicago can get Brat House...

This place is legit! Recommended by hotel staff, didn't disappoint! We got the Wisconsin burger and the sausage sampler. Washed it down with Spotted Cow and Miller High Life, because when in Rome.... Sausages were fan-tas-tic! So good! From (local) Usingers, lots of food. And that burger was simple but flavorful. Yummy! Lively atmosphere (it is a bar too) but wait staff were very attentive, quick, fun and personable, made it a great experience. Definitely will return!

My haiku about taking a bus to see Phish from a bar In Milwaukee Bratwurst in my hand, Rolling bus to Phish's jam, Flavor meets the band.

Service by 1st person was horrible. Soda was flat. 1st server stated CO2 tanks are checked daily. She argued with me telling me that I was wrong in tasting what I tasted. She never came back. Different server continued with service until we left. Food (chicken tenders/fries) were mediocre.

Stopped here for an early dinner on a Saturday. It was very busy, but we ended up snagging a table after 10 minutes - they don't have a waitlist for tables, so it's first come first serve. I ordered The Miltown and it was really good! I loved the pretzel bun it comes on! It was quite noisy and I felt the music was super loud, but that comes with eating at a sports bar.

Food is awesome! The service is great can't beat it! The ambience is cool and reserved. Gives a great experience all around.

Great german and milwaukee food! Really enjoyed the appetizers and they weren't lying about the jumbo pretzels. It really was JUMBO! It came in a pizza box takeaway and took up half the table space! The restaurant itself is a little too dark for my liking, but overall, nicely decorated and pub-like!

Stopped by the Brat House on a Saturday evening after a show with friends this past fall. It was lovely out, so we sat outside. We received prompt service from our server, who was friendly and helpful with descriptions about the tap beers and the variety of menu items. There was a good selection of craft beers on tap, and more choices in can. The brat app sampler is my husband's favorite, and our friend love the wings. I had a burger with onion rings and everything was so good. Looking forward to visiting again.

Perfect little whole in the wall bar to go hang out, get some grub, and watch the game. They also do shuttles to SummerFest, Brewers, and Packers games.

We went here a group of 4 adults and 1 kid. We all found food that was really good. The pretzel app was huge. The sampler app hit the spot for many different types of sausages. They were busy so we had to seat ourselves then go tell the bartender to send a server our way. No big deal. The server himself checked up on us multiple times. Would happily go back

i wanted to experience a traditional sausage meal made famous in the Milwaukee area. When we found this place that served Usinger's famous sausages, I was sold and ready for the experience. Upon entering this location, it was unpretentious and inviting. I decided to sit in the outdoor dining area. All condiments were ready on the table. Based on the recommendation from my server, i chose the "Milton". It consisted of the original Usinger sausage in a pretzel bun slathered with wisconsin cheese, sautéed onions, and mushrooms. it was also accompanied with parmesan fries. So how was it: it was good, gooey, and delicous. I wish i had another one.

Good food and drinks! Service was quick. Lively place. They have $6 Nutrl and $7 vodka redbull. You have to pay more on your tab if you are not paying with cash, mine was an additional $1.48. I've been back several times!

We were here to watch Bucks play the Celtics. Stayed very close to the arena. We came across this bar for our lunch pre-game. It wasn't crowded few hours before the game. Went there around 1 pm. Server was great. He recommended some of his favorite brats. I ordered the Greek Freak named after Giannis. It came with a huge side of tater tots. Brat was very delicious. It was filling as well. Local lager was great too. Server said the bar gets crowded on game days a couple of hours before the game. Lucky we went there 5 hours before the game. Ambiance is just like any other bar.

Great server, comfortable booth, and excellent brats! We loved the German, Honey I'm home, and a spicy Wisconsin burger with tots and Parmesan fries. Cocktails were phenomenal, too! We were smitten with the stained glass fixtures.

The service was attentive and it business was slow at the time there were no games during lunch in the area so this is understandable. The place puts off a local vibe and hang out for locals who want to grab a drink k before heading down the road to catch the Bucks play. I ordered one of the brats and Parmesan fries and was pleased with the product. It's not a dive by any means but expect sticky tables and crumbs in the corners.

Nice little German place for lunch or a pint. Our waitress Kate was friendly and informative. OBGH Brat was tasty, as was the Reuben. Kraut and German potato salad were good too! Prices reasonable.

Hospitality - 5 star Ambiance - 5 star Food - 5 star We had a great experience. We sat at the bar, every bartender interacted with us to ensure we were always happy and had full drinks! They interacted with all their guests, food was great and was delivered quickly. The cheese curds were great... there are a lot! I was hoping they offered these as a side! We're from out of town but visit everytime we're here!

5 star service and five star cheese curds! Visited with a vegan friend and was very pleased that they had vegan options and you could customize a lot of options. The cheese curds were beyond amazing, I guess I should have expected it with it being Milwaukee and everything! I'm not the biggest fan of brats so I stayed pretty neutral on that front. Everyone else in the group really loved theirs though. Overall: I'd come back just for the cheese curds