SafeHouse

We heard about this place from a friend. It's such a fun experience! The bar connected to the restaurant is one of a kind. Ask about the story of the sacred cat. Service is awesome, food is tasty, drinks are lovely. Quite a memorable experience.

I had the Bourban drink with the spicy chicken Mac and Cheese. The drink was good and the pasta was fantastic, with just enough kick of spice. We started the scavenger hunt and our waitress found us to tell us when our food was ready. Fast service once ordered and a lot of fun finding all of the things around the building. We even found the secret exit.

First visit. Ordered the Blowback brisket sandwich w/ fries. Sandwich was your typical brisket flavor, fries were bland. Overpriced food. Nice ambiance, nice environment to go and spend some time with friends. Clean restrooms, interesting and quirky decor. You have to do a cheesy thing to get in and then to get out you have to figure some “riddles. Something nice to do one time but, don’t expect great food.

This is a very unique place to visit! Lots of different things to see, mostly spy related. Be ready to say the password upon entering. The food is good. The C4 cheese curds are amazing! I wish I would have taken a picture of them. You will also have the opportunity to exit through a "secret" exit. This is a great place to check out in downtown Milwaukee!

I love this place... Make sure you have the password. If you enjoy any of the James Bond or Auston Powers, this is the place. I was limited on time, I wish I had more time to complete the scavenger hunt. Service was a little bit slow, but the scavenger had me occupied. I was more into the atmosphere than the food, but the burger was great.

The food was OK, but you don't go here just for the food. 100% cool atmosphere and theme, with a secret entrance, password (to keep out any "double agents") and spy recon game. We all loved it! So much fun!

Spent tonight with the hubby for our Anniversary at the SafeHouse in Milwaukee… this was absolutely the best night ever. Great Service, Great Food, Great Recon Mission to try to figure out the password, Great magic….To top it off we had the most amazing Waitress Agent Powers… we live near Chicago, but will make this trip a number of times to Milwaukee for another night to remember… Best in Class🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃

I’ve been wanting to check this place out. We did the goofy thing inside the door that we had to do to get in and was welcomed by applause from the wait staff. We checked in and me & my wife were crammed in a tight space with a small table. The cheese curds were ok and the brisket sandwich I had the brisket in it was dry. Our waitress was good though and the atmosphere was cool

Wow this place is a lot! I went into this blind and when we entered through an red door in an ally I though I was going to get abducted. Lucky that wasn't true. They asked us for the password(is there a real password, if you know message me) but anyway we had to fight with lightsabers and then they let us in. I was also told we were on the tv in the restaurant and our friends who came earlier videoed us. It was a large group for my dad's birthday and we got a large table. The food isn't really the memerable part but it is a resturant. I ordered the burger and it was drum roll please, a normal burger, the food isn't bad they just choose to spend it all on theming. As a food lover it kinda disappointing me that this cool place didn't have better food. My brother got chicken and seemed to enjoy it. The food took a looooong to come so we walked around the resturant. There was a magician and it was ok. The place is cool but after a while you just want your food. PS: They got my dad some ice cream and the candle was huge. Best birthday dessert I have ever seen.

ok - it is a cute idea. there is a recon spy game, and a little silly activity you perform to confirm you are not a double agent before entering this restaurant. Everyone at the bar sees you perform these antics and razes you when you enter. The soy recon clues are located throughout the restaurant. it gives diners an unexpected "hands-on" activity while dining before/during/after a meal. But how was the food. Meh. We ordered: 1) fried cheese curds: tasted like fried mozzarella versus actual cheese curds- didn't have that squeaky texture. 2) Columbian salad: one with chicken and the other with beef. Too much dressing and tasted like something from Dennys or a fast food establishment 3) appetizers: pretzel bites, meatballs, side salad : meh 4) pulled pork sandwiches: meh 5) turkey wrap: looked good but dry 6) mac & cheese with pork and the other w/o meat: ok 7) hot dog-blah, kinda sad looking Overall, it is a tourist destination - the food is very basic you would find at a Dennys or other fast food establishments. But once you been here, there isn"t a need to go back. 2 stars for the activity for being creative especially with the magician and just 1 star for the food .

It could have been one of the most clever and entertaining spots in Milwaukee...but falls short. The vibe is mysterious; with cool dark booths and a spy themed menu, theres an overwhelming amount of CIA and spy swag on the walls. You enter the restaurant through an innocuous storefront and must follow the instructions to enter. The best part: a secret booth that spins on a rotating platform into the adjacent pub next door. However, the overall vibe is "pre-teen birthday party" during the afternoon. There's literally kids at half the tables. This takes the spooky spy vibe down several notches. I'd like to try this spot again during the late evening to see if the mood changes. Food: 3/5. Most of the food is fried and over salted. It's ideal for soaking up some beer or if you are a teenager with a high metabolism. Drinks: 2/5. Super sweet and syrupy cocktails and some decent local beers. The prices are not cheap, and the drinks are not subtle. Vibe: 3/5. the menu and theme is Cold War spy vs spy, and I liked it...but there are a lot of kids there too. The treasure hunt around the restaurant is informational but also leads to a lot of kids and families wandering around your table. Service: 3/5. Our server wasn't the friendliest, and didn't seem pleased that we only ordered 2 apps and 2 drinks. She also seemed a bit overwhelmed by the amount of tables she had, so maybe it was a short staffed day.

As much as I tried, I couldn't get the password, So I ended up imitating a penguin for the enjoyment of those inside! the place wasn't packed and I had a reservation. it took several minutes to be shown to a table.. but there were lots of options. FYI this place is big with several options of rooms, bars etc. I waited for a long while, and I went exploring, they actually encourage it! came back still no one paying attention to me ( i guess that's a good thing for a spy) finally someone asked if I had been helped..and things got rolling. it took a while (again ) to get my covert ops cocktail. the burger (mission impossible) got there first. it was pretty good, but not spectacular. there were 3 "parties" and they provided some entertainment. this is a fun place for birthdays, bachelorette, stag parties. lots of buttons to push, lever to pull, doors to open, hidden panels. and Magic! one downside: not a bunch of Merch. I didn't get anything this time. I guess I'll just have to go back again (smile!)

We were on vacation and looking for somewhere to eat. We found this place and it sounded fun. So we were having trouble finding the door but it's a red door in an alley. We walked in and were greeted by a man we gave a password we pulled a lever and a secret door opened. We walked in a creepy hallway. Then we were in the restaurant. This place is so cool no matter how old you are. All the waiters and waitresses are in character. You can do a scavenger hunt that my son loved. There was also a magician. The bartender was also so nice. The decor is top tier here. The food was good and very filling. We have never been to anything like this. This place is extremely creative and genius. We had a great experience.

This place was really cool, when u walk in as you're greeted by a dude in a chair asking you to do crazy things before you enter through a secret door. Then once was seated they have a scavenger hunt you can do. The service was good and the food was very good too. It's ambiance that makes this place with all the secret agent stuff.

I recently took my teenage daughter to the Safehouse for the first time while we were in Milwaukee and she loved it! She thought it was so cool how the place seemed hidden and then all of a sudden you were in this secret restaurant! She loves spy movies, so of course this was right up her alley! The service was great and our waitress was very friendly! The ambiance is amazing, as there is so much to enjoy! If you're into the spy realm and want to feel like a secret agent for day, add the Safehouse to your adventure! Your mission though, should you choose it, is to have fun, explore and find the secret passage out of the facility! To do so, you'll need to make a call! Good luck!

Such a cute place that's been around for a long time. Stop by and have a little fun. And the fried cheese curds are amazing!

Not what it once was. Disappointed to write this as the Safehouse has lived in my mind as my all time favorite restaurant since the late 1990s - not due to the food but the overall experience. After not visiting for about a decade I was disappointed to experience a lot of the experience lacking. Decor has not been maintained and the storyline is missing. Food was absolutely awful, unfortunately can no longer recommend

The atmosphere was neat but unfortunately the food just wasn't good at all. I recommend going to have a drink and check out the interior. Skip the food. The fish tacos, pulled pork Mac and cheese, and cheese balls were all cold and flavorless. The magician was cool.

A friend selected Safehouse for a fun birthday dinner a few months back. We shared an order of nachos and meatballs. Both were fine, average bar food quality. I ordered the MOAB burger, which is topped with a pepper-smoked bacon, American cheese, and a fried egg. My burger was a bit dry and under-seasoned, and my egg was overcooked and looked like it was fried on a dirty flat-top or in dirty oil in a skillet...a very disappointing burger. Fries were fine. The birthday boy ordered the Fat Bastard dessert, which is a massive ice cream sundae with brownie bites, some chocolate cake, and a sparkler. The best thing I ate was a bite of fried haddock taco that the friend next to me ordered. The worst part of the evening was the birthday boy didn't want to stay for the best part of Safe House, which is the entertainment, so my disappointing dinner was the memory I left there with. The kitchen would benefit from an overhaul.

Love this place! The food is good. The whole theme is so cool, and decor is super interesting. The service was fast and friendly.

My wife and I brought our family of 7 to Milwaukee for two nights to explore the museums and other unique offerings of the city! We always look for kid-friendly options for dinners and we landed on SafeHouse for our second night out. The atmosphere is unique in that the tables are situated within a very unique spacing. We liked it, but I could see some families struggling with access as there are stairs everywhere. The food was below average as the clear focus is on setting and the mysteries that you and your kids can experience throughout your time. If it were just me and my wife, I'd give this a 2 or 3 star based on food and drink quality. But with kids and as a family place, this is a great offering!

My friend wanted to check this place out, so we went while we were in town. The ambiance is very cool. There are spy things on almost every wall. We did not have food, only a drink from the bar. In my opinion, the drinks were watered down and overpriced (not that it's shocking, this is a place where you pay for an experience not just food and drinks). If there was some kind of happy hour, I would definitely come back and try some food.

Way too busy, mediocre food and an inconvenient, yet mandatory $3 entertainment fee added to all bills. Fun experience for one time and one time only. But definitely wont be back.

3 women went to lunch before an afternoon theater show. It was fun trying to get in since we didn't know the secret password. Luckily we did as we were told and the door opened to a cool restaurant that has super style. We were seated in a raised and private small table/room which was cool in itself. The cheese curds are some of the best we have had, and I had the chicken Caesar salad which was really crisp and tasty. Another had the Blackbird chicken sandwich which was also tasty. The third ordered The Columbian. She was not thrilled with the chicken seasoning and asked to replace it, which our wonderful server did for her. The total bill with drinks, food, tax, and tip for 3 was $90 but we are good tippers also. At the end of the meal, our Agent/server asked if we wanted to spin our room around to leave more secretively, and how could we say no?! So spin we did and were let out in the Pub across from the theater. Note: on the bill there is a $3 Entertainment fee. When I asked about it I was told it helps cover the costs of the agent at the front door as well as keeping all the moving parts of the restaurant in working order. A bit odd to me but not enough to argue it. Both things made the meal fun. From the atmosphere to the menu and service this was a very fun meal. We will return with our children and grandchildren and spend more time learning the stories and reading the walls, which was limited as we had theater to attend. Yes, it is a good place for a good meal.

My 1st time experiencing The Safehouse. I was surprisingly underwhelmed with not only the spy theme but with the service as well. When we got our food, we had no napkins or silverware. When we asked for napkins our waitress went to he bar and got cocktail napkins!!? She quickly went into another room before we could ask for silverware. When my mom did get her attention and asked for silverware she actually asked if she was the only one, I quickly said, "How about the whole table!? Food was good didn't knock our socks off but standard burgers. My sister and I got "Homemade kettle chips" which looked like the end of a Jays sour cream and onion bag. Only a few full chips rest were crums. After eating we walked around, while the place has a good feeling to it, I just wasn't wowed as much as I thought. Walking back to our table I ran into our waitress and asked for the check. No one came by to clear our table and in fact when walking around I noticed a few tables that weren't cleared with no one sitting there... I guess I'm use to a table being cleared Before a Check? I'm giving it 3 stars only for the OO7 posters.

Takes a little bit of time for food to come out but service is always polite and communicates a lot. Usually good ! Kids love it!

Outstanding environment and the services Excellent!!!!!! The food was great plenty of food !!!!

Visited here recently with a party of 12 for a birthday party, and got the 2hr premium package. They put us up in a private room, and it was very unique, the whole place. They've really figured out the service and experience part of it. Drinks were good, but food was meh. Honestly though, you don't go to places like this for the food. You go for the vibe and the experience. The magic was probably the best part of the night. Very entertaining.

What an amazing and cool experience!! Although we did not know the password to get in, they were so nice to let us still come in!! When we got in, it was so busy, but such a cool dining experience! The food was soooo good! We all got burgers and cheese curds for an appetizer! The bartender was so friendly and talked to us the entire time! You all need to check this out! So cool!

Very fun idea, I loved the ambiance and the decore. But the drinks were very expensive and lacked any special touches, no special glasses, no cool garnish. You pay 13 dollars for a well drink that looks like something from any random dive bar. I had high hopes for this place but it was extremely disappointing.

Neat concept but the food was meh. $14 for curds that came out as a basket of grease and all melted into a glob. Burger was just an average pre patty mass produced burger. Service started great but then my agent was seated with a table of 8. They never returned to the table again. Made me wonder if they could not handle more than 2 tables or was my table not as important $$$ as a larger table. I am stuck between recommending others visit for the atmosphere or not recommending knowing they may be disappointed because of the food.

It's been a while since my last visit before this one... place is still fun and exciting to go to. Love the speakeasy atmosphere and all the side bars tucked in everywhere. Bartenders are always attentive to my needs. Best part is finding something new every time I go.

I went with two other people and we enjoyed the fun theme, the scavenger hunt was really cool. Since this was our first time, we have to do a fun activity for a couple of minutes. We were seated right away and we were able to chat with nearby tables. Everyone was so friendly. The food was okay. It was really about the experience. But I didn't smell anything or see ripped furniture. If you want something fun and grab a meal, this is very good.

Super dope spot! Before I even start on the review, I MUST address the location. The front door is in a back alley and there's NO outside identifying marks that this is the place you're looking for...which is part of the overall brand, Safehouse,...so I get it...and I dig it! Very cool for sure! So I went on a Sunday afternoon when both the Packers and the Bears were playing so there was literally NO ONE there. I ended up having an awesome conversation with the bartender on duty, Nick, AKA "Agent Axe". Super cool dude and I really appreciated the conversation. Sadly people these days don't know how to conversate, so it can be disappointing at times. Anyway, I had a turkey wrap and it was good. I mean, nothing to go crazy about, but it was good. I think the joint needs to try to put more effort in their menu and not treat it as "secondary" to their overall aesthetic. It kinda feels like they're just letting their menu and food just fall to the wayside and don't care. I gotta mention too-I know I was the only customer in there, but literally the entire staff were in 2separate huddles and just "hanging out" as if they weren't even at work. Kinda torn on how I feel about that-on one hand I get that there's nothing happening, but in the other hand, there's something to be said for professionalism and the atmosphere created by the staff. Had a good time and food was good, but they need to refocus their business vision and get the staff on track.

3 dollar entertainment fee. Wtf I love the place but hate hidden charges. Moab burger was great

I finally found the entrance to this place. I just happened to say the correct password, and i was in. Once inside, I could see the agents looking at me, knowing that i could be a spy. I was quickly greeted and seated were i could be watched. Agent Green came over and gave me a menu or was it instructions? I looked over the information that he handed me. It was dark and I could not see all of the little messages that were embedded into the instructions. Agent Green was helpful and gave me some hints. I ordered the Fish and chips as he hinted. The order arrived and the secrets revealed. Tender, flaky, flavorful fish. Fried to a golden crust. My agent could see that I had other questions. He sent me upstairs to find the answers. Once i entered another room, i met Agent Sterling. He was a special agent with much information. We talked and divulged secrets to each other. He was a good guy and now he knows, so am I. I returned to find my table was still there, waiting for my return. I exited with a final payment due. I could not find the exit. I did not ask the correct question. Finally, outside, and all alone. I walked carefully to my car. I entered my car and started my engine. All was good in the world today. No one was hurt. Good luck to the next agents who enter. You will be amazed.

This place is a hoot. The place is a front for a spy den, among us. Give a "safe password" one is drawn into the secret passage way to the spy den bar/pub behind, filled with spy intrigue. Had a wonderful time as everyone stayed in character.

It was really expensive for no better than the food was. It might be a good place for a company Christmas party, though.

Make sure to make advance reservations. They reserve a table for a reservation 2 hours in advance so when walk-ins come in, there are a bunch of empty tables waiting for the people who made the reservations ahead of time. Not sure why a restaurant would do this type of reservation strategy but they do. We waited for 2 hours for one to open while watching how it works. Food was good bar type grub. Fun atmosphere. A piece of advice though to patrons, do not park at 100 East Wisconsin Garage. If you are 15 mins late to your car, it's an $80 "fine"! Parking was only about $12.75 for 2 hours of parking. If you are late 15 minutes exiting the building, they fine you $80-$150!!!!!!!!!! They then mail you that "fine" and say they will send it to a creditor in 30 days if not paid.

Fun concept but very outdated. Table and chairs are scratched up, it smelled like stale beer and the food is insanely overpriced. The $14 cocktail was mediocre at best. We could barely get in and out of the booth they sat us in. It looked like it had been an area to sit in but they shoved a table in there as it was covering another seat. Parking in the area is next to impossible too so make sure you either walk or Uber. The service was the only good thing, sorry.

Very sad chicken tenders. Good beer.. and yeah.. cool cool magic show at the side bar

Food was very good drink was delish. Fun atmosphere. Surprised my BF and it was a fun night. He really thought food was delish.

Want to be a spy for the night? Check out this unique experience at SafeHouse. Hope you know the password or else you'll have to do something fun and slightly embarrassing to get in. But the real talk of the Yelp is how shockingly good the food is. Great curds! They have blackened chicken for an app and was really good. I got the Mac and cheese and it was phenomenal! Super seasoned, a little spicy, really creamy. Would get again! I had a team of 8 come from work and they were super accommodating and food came out quick. We got some good drinks and we loved the LIT flights. My coworkers said the burgers were really good as well. Absolutely no complaints on the food. Also shocked they are open for lunch. Not a big lunch crowd which is kind of nice. Same menu as dinner.

Service and location was great and the people were friendly. This bar/restaurant is right across the street from the Pabst Theater. Knock off of point is for the food. Had the blackened chicken chipotle sandwich. Never expected it to be served with such a thin, wet, drippy sauce that filled two plates. No place that wasn't coated with sauce to set the sandwich down after picking it up. I didn't want drips going down my shirt right before an evening at a concert. Mayo would have worked better. Overall it was a good place to eat before the concert. For those interested, they do have New Glarus Spotted Cow on tap.

Fun place for kids! Service was great. Prices a little high. I made a reservation online but couldn't see how to request certain tables or rooms.

Wow- it's been a minute since I've been here. We grabbed a quick dinner here before going to the Rep. Service was fast and friendly- and kept to the theme calling us "spies"at each engagement .Food was decent.

This place is an incredibly overrated gimmicky restaurant that has a bunch of fun stuff in it. But the problem is the quality isn't there for what they charge. Over $18 for a brisket sandwich that was served to me cold and tasteless along with cold fries. I'm not sure what the other meals tasted like but they certainly weren't nearly worth the large bill we got. Oh yeah they force tip here and hide it as an "entertainment fee" for what exactly?? For your servers to call us spies? Why am I paying more ontop of an already grossly inflated price for fast food level cusine? It's a place you should visit once get a singular drink and go "wowee look at all this crazy stuff on the walls" and probably not go back to as it was disappointing and wayyy more expensive compared to what I was told it was.

I LOVE the idea of this being a speakeasy spy themed restaurant! It's hidden in an alley and to enter you have to know a code or they request something else in order to grant access to the place. The decorations were amazing. They even hand you a spy check list that you can solve by walking around the whole building. They have so many different rooms and such unique things in them. As cool as the building was, the food wasn't anything special. I would come back and just order drinks next time and/or for the experience.

Amazing, first off even if you don't know the password to get in you'll have a great time. I went for the first time and I can't stop thinking about how beautifully the ambiance is, we had drinks and chilled but it was an amazing experience. Must check it out

Was a great experience finding all the clues. A little hard to find the entrance but once inside the wife and I had a great time.

I love this bar! My first time visiting Milwaukee a friend took me here and I was blown away. It's so interactive and detailed, I'm a sucker for cheesy good fun. Once you find the door you must know the password to get in, if not you have to do a series of silly task that the bar can see on an inside tv. Once in, this place is huge! They give you a scavenger hunt to compete that goes through out the whole bar. So grab a drink and have at it! On your hunt, you run into a magician (I've been twice) and both have been SO good! Ill always make it a point to stop by and visit. This place is such a cool idea, I'm just obsessed.

It was a lot of fun checking this place out. We've frequented the Chicago location and glad we hit this one up while traveling in the area. Great job on the ambiance and the friendly helpful staff.

Cool venue. Great burgers, good drinks and friendly service. Highly recommend this restaurant.

This was an absolutely awesome place to visit when I was in Milwaukee for work!! My friend suggested a few other restaurants and my reply was "if you can go to a spy themed restaurant WHY would you go anywhere else????? It was even more delightful then I expected. They leaned into the theme and I love that. I won't spoil the surprises here. Suffice it to say if you love a theme, you should come here! The food was decent, standard American fair. I had a burger and onion rings. But let's be real, you're not coming here because of the menu.

The SafeHouse is a spy-themed cocktail bar and restaurant. Beware, if you don't know the password to get in, you're at the mercy of the person at the door. Be ready to dance, make silly noises, chant, and have it all streamed directly into the bar! It's a fun way to start out the visit for sure and adds to the whole secret hideout vibe. As we came as a walk-in, there were no tables available and we had to have a seat at the bar. We sat down at one end, and it took a while for one of the bartenders to notice or approach us. Another couple had come in around the same time as us and were seated a couple seats down and they were greeted after a very short wait. The bar was by no means jam-packed with people, I would say there were 6-7 people seated, including my boyfriend and I. When we were finally given menus, we decided which drinks we wanted and placed an order. The bartenders were nice, but they really did not seem to have a good handle on the menu. They made my boyfriend the wrong drink, so they offered to make him the correct one when he brought it up. Both of the bartenders were repeatedly checking the menus and comparing what was supposed to be in the cocktail to what was given and seemed very unsure. Even the remake of his cocktail didn't appear to be fully aligned with what was described on the menu, but it was closer to it and we didn't want to have to keep sending drinks back. We ordered food as well, and it was a good wait before we got it. We were actually seated right by the food window, and it looked like things were moving slowly. I could tell the person who appeared to be managing the waitstaff was getting frustrated with how slowly things were being sent out and how larger orders were coming out in bits and pieces so people in the same parties did not get their orders all at once. I'm not certain if it was due to lack of staffing or what, but it was definitely not keeping up with the pace of orders. We did finally get our food, and it was good. We ordered a rack of ribs. According to the menu, it would be served with fries or coleslaw. There was no coleslaw included and we were not informed that they were out. By that point, we were running well over the time we thought we'd be there and had a show we were going to go to afterward and figured it was best to leave things as they were so we could eat and still be able to leave with enough time to get to the event. One thing that bothered me a bit is that we were told that tables were all reserved for the evening and we would have to sit at the bar. We spent a decent amount of time there since we had to wait for the food for so long, and the tables in the bar area behind us were never filled. We also walked around the place a bit since we were waiting so long and we saw several other empty tables. It seemed like we could have gotten a table as the reservations must have either been booked for later times, or did not show up at all. I had attempted to make a reservation before we went, and there were no times available. I was expecting a very busy place with full tables, but that wasn't what I saw when we were there. Based on the experience, I wouldn't necessarily go back here. The ribs were good and the drinks were okay. Nothing was bad or poor quality. The service was slow and the staff seemed to be inexperienced. Everyone was nice enough, but I would not want to go back here again if I had something planned for a certain time after. It's a fun gimmick with the spy theme and there's even a scavenger hunt you can do around the restaurant - though we weren't informed of that until after we were waiting for quite a while and by then our food was finally almost out. This was all on a Tuesday evening, between about 6:00 and 7:30. I would recommend making a reservation if you'd like to come here to hopefully avoid some of the time spent waiting for service.

Ambiance and spy theme is fantastic! Staff was soo friendly! Thank you "Agent Diamond" you were awesome! Made my birthday visit one to remember! Food was good with ample portions and came out quickly! Very family oriented and they have a fun scavenger hunt for the kids!

What a great experience and show they put on. Drinks were great, spy bar ambiance is fantastic and we really enjoyed the interrogation experience. Perfect for a party, date or regular night out!

Fun place for date night or girls night out. The servers are all smiles and giggles as you bumble your way through the maze and secret doors. It is a happy place.