The Edison

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.

Atmosphere is great, this is a nice upscale looking bar with plenty of selection including good wine. Food selection is a little small for a lunch, just sandwiches or brunch options. I would have liked to have seen a couple more options. We had a burger, with way too much mayo or Aioli on it, with the grease this thing was swimming in sauce and grease the minute you touched it, it was on you. Also had Fig chicken sandwich, but they were out of ciabatta bread so had it on a burger bun, not a problem. I will say the fig was a spread, like a pâté which wasn't the best. I would have preferred if they made their own jam or preservative. I think the sweet would have done wonderful in that sandwich. Fries were black truffle, and I mean like all black truffle. Give me half the seasoning on that please. Good bar would definitely come here for drinks the Bloody Mary's were perfectly mixed. Couldn't taste the alcohol but it was definitely there. In short lol, If you don't want the noise of Cafe Benelux next door, this place is great for a quiet sit down at a mid upper price. Definitely great for some quiet drinks.

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!!!!!

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.

Great food and service. We had the house salad, steak frites, trout and the pigs in a blanket. The cocktails are fantastic. Great happy hour deals.

Love having business lunches here! Perfect place to enjoy some good food and get some work done. Their boomin & bloomin cocktail is DELICIOUS too.

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.

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.

Love the host here, I think his name was Ben, he made our night! The service was amazing and the food was better! Natalie was a great server!

My friend and I stopped in for dinner and reserved a table on Open Table. We were seated pretty much as soon as we arrived. Currently, the whole restaurant is decorated in an elegant Christmas theme. Lots of warm fairy lights and Christmas ornaments. Alex was our server and was amazing. Tentative throughout our dining experience, made sure we always had what we needed, and made some recommendations. He was funny and made the overall experience enjoyable. For appetizers, we ordered the mussels and the baked truffled cheese spread. Both apps come with a mini bread sliced into bite sizes pieces, the bread was a bit tough to tear apart from the pre-sliced cuts but managable. The truffle cheese spread was amazing! We wished we had more bread to spread the truffle cheese on. The Mussels were also good. They were pretty small though. We did some big back activity, where we spread the truffle cheese onto a piece of bread and added the mussels on top, it was an insanely amazing combo, definitely recommend. (Props to my friend for the amazing idea). For drinks we ordered the Grapefruit Grandeur and the Edison Old Fashioned. The Grapefruit Grandeur was simple and if you aren't a fan of tasting the alcohol in drinks, this is the drink for you. For our main course, we both got the Steak Frites cooked medium. The steak was a bit salty, but I personally like my steaks a bit on the salter side, so I didn't mind it too much. The truffle butter on top of the steak pieces were fluffy and light, but was a bit much with some bites. The truffle fries were amazing. I'm a big fan of super skinny fries. Overall, an amazing experience, I look forward to coming back an trying some of their other items.

The ambiance was excellent and the food was very good. My only complaint was with the waitress. She clearly needs to be trained in how to properly interface with her customers. We were a party of 8 and she was rude to three members. The rest of the waitstaff were very good. I'd go back but I'd ask for a different waitress if she came to our table.

First time back into the Edison in maybe 2+ years, and I forgot how wonderful of a venue it is! Atmosphere is so welcoming, love the decor, furniture, and whole vibe really. We came for my sis-in-law's birthday with a group of 12 girls for brunch. Making a reservation seemed like a no-brainer but brunch in the Third Ward is always packed. To our surprise though, this place was close to empty at 11am on a Sunday! I'll say, it is a little more of an upscale-vibe so it does differ a bit from other brunch spots near by. We were promptly seated at a long front table next to the big windows that let lots of natural light in. The table was wonderfully set with plateware, folded napkins, various pieces of cutlery laid out at each spot, along with the menu. After a few minutes we were greeted by our server, who was indeed friendly and very accomodating with check-splitting. At this time, only about half of our party had arrived but we started to put some drink orders in while we waited. The cocktail list has so many great options on it that it was tough to decide! Among all of us, a variety of types were ordered and all thoroughly enjoyed. The Boomin' N' Bloomin' was my fave, as I'm a gin fan. It was a pretty mix of Hendrick's Grand Cabaret, lavender syrup, lemon and mint. However, it took quite a long while for the drinks to make it to our table. Food was the same, which was probably the one stand out bummer part of the experience: despite the restaurant having very minimal guests, service was pretty darn slow. By the time we left we were all surprised by how long we were actually in there. Luckily it's an enjoyable place to be! The table-shared truffle fried were sooo yummy. Swear I could eat a platter on my own. They were doused in parmesan and came with the best ever black garlic aioli. For my main, I went with the squash salad and added seared tuna... 10/10 would order again! Salads can be hit-or-miss when eatting out but this one has all the right ingredients and flavors- roasted squash that was almost melt-in-your-mouth, mustard greens, pepitas, manchego, and a tasty brown sugar vinaigrette. Also thought the tuna was well-prepared. Overall was delighted by the food and drink options, and the ambiance is to be enjoyed for sure.

The ambiance is nice and the booth we sat in was great. All I have to say is the Parmesan truffle fries at 5/5. The other dishes the Wagyu, steak frites, and beef short rib were all maybe 3.5/5. The whipped honey rolls were pretty strange with the citrus when we were expecting more of a sweet butter vs the cream we got. Service was good, but wouldn't rush to come back here.

We came on a cold day for drinks. Sat at the bar and had great service. It was happy hour, on a Saturday, just one hour 3-4. Drink fast and you can get one of the happy hour drinks, limited menu. The vibe was nice. Fun place to catch up with friends in a chill atmosphere.

It has been about a year since my last visit to Edison, an experience that at best made me indifferent to returning. All the key issues besides decor were 3 stars or below. NOT THIS TIME! We were immediately and warmly greeted by a smiling, engaged host who gave us a choice of three tables. A server arrived promptly, spoke clearly ... no rush. Reading the menu was facilitated by attractive table mini lamps. Excellent dining options were clearly and succinctly described. The knowledgeable server offered insights and asked questions to help us make decisions. My tuna steak was perfection! It came on a bed of farro and was topped with toasted pistachios. I was impressed with the amount of complexity in the dish that didn't hold back on spices and herbs. This time, I left wondering how soon I can get back.

I enjoyed the Edison. It had a really classy vibe and great service. Our food was good, but I thought the menu was small and my mocktail was not my favorite. Tried: wagyu pretzel dogs, truffle cheese dip, ceasar salad with grilled chicken Loved: the truffle cheese dip was fantastic!

It's in a good location if you are visting/staying in the Third Ward. Decor: The industrial / farmhouse y vibe pretty common everywhere now but nice enough. Service: Really good she was super nice, knowledgeable, helpful. Food: Not quite as elevated as the prices command? but overall good. Unfortunately, zero reason to go back again, nothing stood out.

Fantastic service, ambiance, and food at the Edison for dinner! Madison was our friendly and attentive server and she was very helpful when we had questions and choices to make. We shared the wagyu pigs in a blanket and the truffle cheese spread - both delicious. I ordered the house salad and added ahi tuna and it was excellent. It's a large portion, perfect for an entree and I even had some leftovers for lunch the next day. I also tried the beef short rib and that was heavenly and perfectly done. For dessert we shared the skillet cookie, rum cake, and flourless chocolate cake. These were all wonderful, too. I felt like the rum cake would do The Great British Baking Show proud - the cake was baked to perfection.

Went for a lunch/late brunch sort of meal. Service was good, ordered the tot waffle and oat milk chai drink, both very good. Nice ambiance, I like the decor and music. Feels very high-end with not as high-end prices.

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.

Overall service was fabulous! Amazing staff! Everyone was very attentive. Took about 5 minutes to get a table. First round for apps we got the meatballs, it was my personal favorite!!! Smooth creamy mashed potatoes and very dense flavorful meatballs. It was like a hug from the inside. Me and my boyfriend devoured the entire Caesar salad. I appreciated that every single piece of lettuce was coated in dressing. Entrees I got the truffle pasta which was a perfectly cooked pasta but honestly tasted like home made butter noodles that mom would make. Meh. The burger on the other hand was divine. I loved it! Juicy, flavorful, salty and delicious. We upgraded to the truffle fries and it was a must have instead of regular fries. Will come back. They also started a new rewards program that would be stupid to not join!

I've been here once before for a dinner when it first opened and just went for the 2nd time for a girls brunch. I love the mid-century aesthetic, you feel very classy having brunch at this restaurant and it's such a fun spot to bring friends to! I started with a french 75, I would say theirs was OK. the proportions of liquids didn't seem quite right but it was still drinkable. Next, I tried their Pear Spritz, which was basically an aperol spritz with pear simple syrup - that was pretty tasty! We shared their pigs in a blanket as an appetizer and those were super yummy (sorry no photo!) - little hotdogs wrapped in an everything bagel seasoned puff pastry (so hot upon arrival haha). For my entre I opted for the nashville hot chicken salad w/salad on the side (because, balance...). The sandwich was HUGE, like, couldn't fit it in my mouth for a bite huge haha so I mostly had to pick at it or cut it to eat. It was super tasty though, the crisp was perfection and the flavors were on point, low spice. Will definitely be going back!

We were going to a nearby play at the Skylight Music Theater (about a five minute walk away if you're looking for a nearby eatery!). Our experience was ok. Beginning with the good to great: + The space is beautiful and the location is perfect. Nestled in the Historic Third Ward, it's a prime location for dining before or after shows at the many nearby theaters. There's tons of nearby shopping as well. + We made reservations and were seated promptly. + Service was prompt as well + We got rum cake for dessert and it was a boozy, tropical delight + I had seared scallops added to my cacio e pepe and they were prepared wonderfully with the perfect sear + They have a sidewalk patio with heaters The less than ideal: + The cocktails weren't my jam. I got The Good Land and found it unbalanced + The cauliflower side also had what felt like conflicting flavors that left my dining companion and I struggling to eat it + The cacio e pepe lacked flavor + The service while prompt was otherwise not really friendly (few words were spoken) A bit of a mixed bag for me but the location is great and the inside is beautiful.

The Edison is smack in the middle of the third ward and has the vibe of a swanky retro restaurant. Each time, the staff has been very attentive and welcoming and always happy to walk through their menu and drinks that are seasonal. We stopped in during happy hour which is daily from 3-5PM I believe. We had a few drinks from their happy hour menu and truffle fries that were not on their HH menu. Excited to go back to explore their brunch and dinner menu soon!

Great spot for cocktails in the third ward! The drinks were so tasty and I was really happy with the black dahlia, tasting like fruity blackberries. The decor inside was beautiful and elegant, and bar area was welcoming. We added this to our list of cocktail places in the third ward because of their great tasting cocktails and comfortable atmosphere.

This restaurant is super pet friendly outside. We had a party of 4 but had our dog so we sat outside. Without asking, the server brought over a full bowl of fresh water for him! And we wanted to order a chicken breast for him so I started ordering it asking for it to be as plain as possible and the server said "is it for him?" Pointing to our dog and we said yes! Is that okay? She then says "we write 'for dog' on the ticket so they don't add any seasoning etc" it's like their protocol. And they even brought it on in a little dish cut up for him too. It was the sweetest thing!

Great space and vibe, but it sadly ended there. Upon sitting at the bar, which was 20% full, it took 10 minutes to be served -- Even though there were 3-4 people milling around. The beer taps were having issues, so everything was heavily foamy. One drink order was forgotten, while another beer took 20 minutes while it sat at the tap, 1/4 full of foam. The food was, unfortunately, just as disappointing. The wings were dry and really over-seasoned. The Mac & Cheese was legitimately the soupiest I've ever seen. The burger so undercooked and soggy I didn't touch it (no one offered to remake it, either). Overall, it felt like a place that had just opened with a staff not very experienced in working in a kitchen or behind a bar.

The Edison was very sophisticated and upscale. Our server was very attentive and checked in the right amount of times. Food was tasty, we had the baked truffle cheese spread as an appetizer and I had the salmon. The app was creamy and delicious. The bread it came with was very good and well toasted. The salmon was cooked perfectly as well. For drinks, I had the Bradford which was a little too sweet for my preference but still enjoyable. I would definitely return and try more dishes.

The Edison's menu flows and the food is pleasing to the palate. Service was kind, attentive, and considerate.

Really cute spot. Food was delicious. I do wish I wasn't so close to the table next to us but it's a smaller space.

Went here with my fiancée and her parents for dinner. Had pretty good expectations as I like the restaurant group that operates this restaurant. Let's start with pros: - The service was very good, server checked in on us multiple times and brought everything promptly - Appetizers were very good and we took them down super fast - The grilled pork chop one of us ordered was bar none the best pork chop I have ever had Now the cons: - We specifically emphasized that someone in our party had allergies and it seems like the kitchen did not take enough care to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Our party member was sick for the whole night after dinner. Unfortunately this is an issue with restaurants at this price point and has happened before with restaurants owned by this restaurant group. - I ordered the roasted chicken which was extremely dry, to the point I couldn't finish it. It was certainly overcooked and not very good. Overall I think bad circumstances led to the experience being not the best. But based on those circumstances, I am not sure if I'd be willing to give this place another chance.

Delicious cocktails Different assortment of appetizers I really liked the shallots! The interior is gorgeous highly recommend going for drinks and appetizers, it's a little on the pricey side so you could go for heavy apps to share easy or even just for drinks before a show. Service was good.

Our waiter was fantastic, food was absolutely delicious, and the inside had a cool vibe.

Grand looking building with a bit of eclectic decor. Service was ok the waitress was friendly enough. Food was good not great. Salmon was a bit overcooked, frittata was a bit dry but tasty. Corn risotto was good and the Mac and cheese was a little too thick.

A new Milwaukee spot, it was yummy but nothing too crazy! The menu was on the unique-r side, with some twists on classic dishes, but the taste was pretty standard (aka the waygu pigs in a blanket). The inside is cute and there was an extensive menu, so lots more to try, potentially. Service was very nice. Good vibes overall.

Date of visit: April 5, 2024 We received a gift card from a friend a few months ago and finally had a chance to score a reservation and enjoy the free eats! I loved the decor, the Art Deco vibe with the velvet, sharp angles, and plentiful use of brass was very chic. I do wish we had been in a booth against the wall rather than one of the tables in the middle; while I do like high top tables, I felt a bit "out in the open," but I'm not one of those people that questions the wisdom of the host staff. Plus we were a few minutes late for the reservation due to the ever-present I-43 construction and staff didn't bat an eye! Heidi took great care of us, making sure we had plenty of water and sold the special with such gusto that our friend took her up on it and enjoyed it thoroughly. We started with an order of the rolls; which were delightful if a tab overpriced at $10 for 5. I am thinking ahead to a trip to Italy in the future and went with the cacio e pepi, and found it to be quite tasty! My husband had the Edison Burger and also gave it two thumbs up. All around an excellent meal, I just would prefer the prices to match the portion sizes a bit more, other than that, no complaints!

A newcomer to Milwaukee's Third Ward that shakes up the restaurant landscape with a bit of modern Great Gatsby vibes and American fare with an elevated twist - think truffle cheese spread and cauliflower steaks. Located in the Third Ward very close to all the action and Milwaukee's Public Market, the location can't be beat although finding street or nearby parking can be a challenge. Theres an ample, covered patio space that spills into the sidewalk in front of the restaurant and inside there's a riot of mish-mashed photos making up an eclectic gallery wall in the main dining space. We were surprised we were able to be seated right away (no reservation required) albeit we did visit on a weekday. Service was fast and friendly from start to finish. The menu was loaded with great, modern American dishes including vegetarian options. All dishes we tried were very good - tasty and flavorful. Prices are reasonable especially for the Third Ward. The atmosphere is elegant but also casual - especially if you are seated by the bar space.

We ate here on a Saturday night with another couple. Our server greeted us promptly and had suggestions on cocktails and later on entrees. Drinks came out quickly but things slowed after that. We ordered the baked truffle cheese spread which was delicious although we could have used a bit more bread. Two folks ordered short ribs, one person ordered salmon and I ordered the duck ragu and a Caesar salad. There was a pretty long gap before the salad came out. It was large, well presented if pretty standard. After another decent gap the entrees came out. Both diners liked the short ribs. The duck was ok. Large portion but nothing stood out. Our waiter came back several times to see if we wanted another round of drinks, which we declined, but he left water glasses unfilled until he brought out desert menus. Everything we tried was well prepared and presented.

We went for our wedding anniversary having never been. The location, design, and decor were great. The server was very polite, but my wife received an incorrect dish she did not order and it appeared to have been a server mistake. The cocktails were well balanced and refreshing. The food was mediocre, especially for the price. I would consider going back, but only if their food quality improved or maybe for cocktails and apps.

We arrived 15minutes early for our reservation and Brook greeted us with a big smile and seated us right away at a high top for 3 as we requested thru Open Table.. The ambience is cozy, intimate, and charming. Our server Michael (please don't ever lose him--he is fantastic!) took our cocktails order and helped us decide on the Nana's Meatballs appetizer to start while we studied the dinner menu. Many reviewers had recommended the coal-roasted corn risotto but the Duroc Pork Chop looked so inviting. Michael steered us right as he described how chef prepared the pork and then paired it with white cheddar grits and Door County cherry jus--heaven on a plate. The fried Confit Chicken was moist and tender/paired with a smoked potato salad! We shared house salads that made a goat-cheese convert out of one of our friends who always "opted-out" of goat cheese before tasting the way The Edison used it! More cocktails, more delicious food, and desserts; crème brûlée and a flourless chocolate cake. It was a wonderful evening and we will definitely be back for more from The Edison.

The Edison is a nice addition to the Third Ward. We stopped in for brunch recently. The decor is really beautiful, the service was great, and the food was very good. We shared the pigs in the blanket to start things off. I tried their Just A Dash mocktail and the chicken and waffles (the waffles were so delicious!!). The others tried the chicken sandwich and the ricotta eggs. The home fries that came with the eggs were a favorite, but we all agreed I won.

Great server. We were greeted right away and seated inside. I had the tuna burger and my friend the eggplant burger. The truffle fries are a big portion good to split. Nice and quiet inside though not very busy. I love the old school steak house vibe. Very adult!

I had the opportunity to meet with a client for dinner, at the Edison, while traveling on business. It was not too crowded on a Tuesday happy hour time. There was plenty on parking in the lot next to the restaurant for around $20-$22 for two hours. The host and waitress were nice. I had a house salad with tuna as my protein. Everything was delicious the tuna was perfectly cooked. I had dressing on the side with a bit of milled pepper. There is a bar in the restaurant and overall it was a great atmosphere. I recommend the Edison when in the area.

Run, don't walk, to The Edison for their seasonal corn risotto! Perfect summer dish! Pro tip: add bacon Overall, menu had clear gluten free and vegetarian indicators which is appreciated. The rest of my group enjoyed the wings, porkchop, and cacio e pepe Note: 4 stars given due to high prices! $30 for risotto (even great risotto) is steep for Milwaukee

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.

Love The Edison - it's a great addition to the downtown area! I've been a couple times (for brunch and dinner) over the last few months and each experience was exceptional - kudos to the hostesses and the servers! I'll start by saying the interior is beautiful. I love that even with the updates, they kept the integrity of the building - it's industrial but contemporary. It's a really beautiful space to match the aesthetic of the restaurant. THE FOOD! Brunch, we tried the parker rolls, chicken and waffles (the sweet tea brine + chicken thighs is a nice touch), lobster fingers and French toast. For dinner, the table had lobster pasta, salmon and the Edison burger - all amazing! Check it out - you won't be disappointed!

Impressed by the modern interior design and great service already even before we started to order and eat! We went with a little awake baby in a car seat and also needed to use bathroom a few times because of baby. It felt like everybody in the service team was well trained - not only knew how to serve professionally but also had the hospitality spirit and took very good care of us. Now the food. I must say it's all at "third ward upscale restaurant prices". With that being said, here we go: Pigs in a blanket: this appetizer was so popular on social media so we decided to give it a try. Nothing surprisingly special, but we liked the flaky & warm pastry crust a lot. Lobster pasta: this one was also very popular on social media and it didn't disappoint us. Generous amount of lobster, chewy and authentic handmade pasta, and delicious seasoning. A slightly heavier and saltier dish than we thought but very good. Cauliflower "steak": a delightful and refreshing vegetarian dish! The coal-fired cauliflower - we were curious about how it would taste and it tasted tender and natural and not quite as smoky to us. The sauce, the lentils and the greens were all great components of the dish. A very successful recipe! Mashed potato with bone marrow: not very special but we liked the "extra" side of the dish. Skillet cookie: I was so worried about getting a crazy sweet & large cookie but it turned out to be a cutie. The gelato was refreshing and came in a larger amount so you don't need to worry about not having enough to eat with the warm chocolate cookie below. A classic recipe but The Edison did it in a considerate and nice way.

Amazing bar restaurant! Great vibe great staff great food and drink menu! In the heart of Milwaukee near the public market - very walkable to the river and lakefront attractions. Bolognese, gnocchi, shrimp and grits, steaks have amazing flavor from their hardwood charcoal grill and double cut pork chop was my favorite!

We tried it out for date night and enjoyed the service and ambiance of the restaurant! We made the reservation a day or two in advance and didn't have an issue with getting our desired time. The restaurant fits in nicely with the third ward and has a nice modern feel to the space. The tables are spaced well and you don't feel like you're on top of people, options for inside or outside (under canopy) seating, booths and tables, as well as a bar area. The menu has lots of options for different dietary restrictions and lots of options of wine and spirits to choose from, including some mocktail options. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful especially with it being a newer restaurant, has lots of recommendations. We ordered drinks from the bar, cacio e pepe, and the filet mignon with a side of Mac and cheese. We weren't super impressed with the food, especially for the price, the pasta was a little salty for our taste. The food was good, but we were expecting a little more for the price point. For dessert we had a delicious crepe brûlée (newly added to the menu), with some delicious white peach cream on top. Overall we would be back to give it another try, there always are some kinks to work out when opening that I am sure they are aware of.

Was very excited to try out The Edison for my birthday meal, the hubby listened when I said it was where I wanted to go so he made a reso online and noted it was my birthday (we dined on a Sunday evening). We arrived and were sat at a big booth which was kind of fun in my opinion. I was a tad bummed when I discovered there were no vodka cocktails, but there were 3 gin cocktails and 2 bourbon cocktails... So I requested a vodka collins from the waitress, while my hubby got a beer. The experience started iffy when my drink came back and there was more ice than drink in the glass, but I figured that's what I get for not ordering something on the menu. The hubby inquired what dishes the waitress recommended as we were new to the establishment. She notified us that the pigs in a blanket were the most ordered app - so we said we would try it. I thought they were very good but I know my hubby was underwhelmed, stating that for the price they were not nearly "complex enough". For dinner, I ordered the lobster pasta main and my hubby ordered the Edison burger. I enjoyed my lobster pasta, it was rich with a good lobster taste that wasn't too overpowering. My hubbys burger was good, he was not overly impressed and when I asked his opinion, he said he isn't going to rave over it to his friends anytime soon. As I said in the beginning of my review, our reso was at 8pm on a Sunday and my husband noted it was my birthday. When we finished our entrees we both thought a birthday treat may be coming my way. Instead the waitress told us the kitchen is closed and she was unable to offer us dessert (it was minutes before 9pm). Being that both my husband and I both worked in the service industry we were understanding. That is until another guest sitting near us requested a dessert menu within ear shot and she immediately brought it to them and took their order. She must have known we overheard because next thing we knew she came to apologize and offer to give us a complimentary dessert. Again, no acknowledgment of my birthday. Take away: The food was good, the ambiance was also very lovely. I would NOT recommend for a birthday or celebration event, unless you are willing to speak up and say HEY it's my birthday.

The outside seating area is nice and the service is good, but the dinner menu is quite underwhelming. Very few vegetarian options and not having a real good vegan option is disappointing. The menu does say that the mashed potatoes contain bone marrow (so yes do pay attention to the menu), but seeing a huge chunk of bone as part of the "décor" in the middle of the plate seems unnecessary if not grotesque. Perhaps the brunch options are better, but dinner wise, there's not much here for enticing vegetarian options.

Nice ambiance , good for family dinner and get together but need reservation. You can park on the street but prefer to park on the paid parking lot. We came here for family dinner to kick start my son's journey to Marquette for early dinner. Family ordered ,Truffle Cheese Spread as starter, Scallop, Risotto, Fish and Chip, Edison Hero, Cappo E Peppe, and 2 side dishes of whipped potato and carmelized cauliflower. Food came in pretty quick maybe because we're here for early dinner. They look great and appetizing in the eye, they are delicious just like in the photos. Hats off the kitchen staff. Service staff also are attentive and took good care Of us. I really recommend this place to try when in Historic Third Ward District.

Stopped in for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised! Located and a very cute area to bop around (for out of towners like me exploring), they have a cute and shaded outdoor patio and an elegant (but not overly fancy) inside with a full service bar. The concierge at my hotel who recommended it described it as a place you could grab a casual (but good) burger or something much fancier and I couldn't agree more. I grabbed their Wedge Salad and it was DELICIOUS! The picture speaks for itself and I appreciate the smaller pieces of wedge that made it much easier to cut up and eat! Would definitely recommend giving it a try!

Delicious crab cakes. Great service. Delicious New York strip. Wonderful service. The wait staff signed a card for our anniversary which was awesome.

The Edison was fantastic. Four of us had a great dinner on a Wednesday night. At the bar - the Old Fashioned was a good twist on a classic. The bartender crafted an off-menu cocktail for one of the guys in our party (It's the Apple Cider non-alcoholic cocktail w/ a shot of bourbon - you should try it). Everyone else enjoyed their cocktails and wine. Heidi was our server. She "got" us. She was a ton of fun and made the experience even better. The food - the pork entree was amazing. The short ribs were also fantastic. The meatball appetizer exceeded expectations. All in all, a great experience. Now in the top 5 of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee.

Highlights 1) Cool Ambiance 2) Friendly Service 3) Great Food Wow! Wow! Wow! I visited Edison for the first time last night and was completely blown away. We had made a reservation about 1 month prior and we definitely needed it! I did overhear the staff at the host stand inform a few people that they were completely booked up for the evening and had to turn away all walk in business. This place is brand new so maybe in time you will be able to do a walk in, but I definitely recommend a reservation. We were seated right away when we arrived! The ambiance is modern and trendy without being sterile. I loved all the rich colors and textures. Service was super friendly and helpful throughout our entire experience. We ordered a bottle of wine that was sold out and our server had a great back up recommendation at the ready. We chose to share a bunch of plates which was easy to do! This isn't a "small plates" restaurant per day but there are plenty of appetizers and our group was comfortable sharing entrees. The food was great! Gluten-Friendly options are marked. We did the tempura shallots (GF), chicken wings, risotto (GF), cauliflower steak (GF) and whipped potatoes (GF). The risotto and tempura shallots were for sure the stand outs to me but everything was amazing! I can't wait to be back and try more menu items!

Sunday brunch started with mimosas. Crispy Lobster fingers. So far so good. Our waiter Alex, polite, punctual, high customer service representative. The Ambiance clean, fresh, high ceiling open flowing concept. For brunch we picked three different entries. Ok so what happened to our food we seem to be waiting an extended amount of time between taking away our empty appetizer plates and bringing out our entire it took 30 minutes has gone by. When the food arrived it was all looking delicious, tasted delicious hot fresh and we all left the table full with no room for dessert So because of the time we had to wait for our entire there was no way I would give them 5 stars. Other than that everything was quiet good Bon appétit