Uncle Wolfie's Downtown & The Wolf

My husband and I recently enjoyed a delightful weekend getaway in Milwaukee and were eager to discover the city's culinary scene. We stumbled upon Uncle Wolfie's Dinner Diner and were absolutely blown away. We opted for the prix fixe menu, and each course was a masterpiece. The Asian-inspired flavors were expertly executed, and every dish was thoughtfully composed. The service was exceptional, particularly our gracious hostess, Berk, who was incredibly welcoming and ensured we had a memorable dining experience. The ambiance was perfect – intimate with low lighting, yet stylish with modern touches that subtly nodded to Asian culture. The price point was very reasonable for the quality of the food and service. Uncle Wolfie's Dinner Diner is a must-visit for anyone seeking a truly special dining experience in Milwaukee. We will undoubtedly return the next time we're in town.

Where to begin… it was our first time dining here and we can hardly wait to get back. Walking in was so inspiring and the aesthetic was gorgeous. The service was outstanding! Our waiter was new and already knew the menu inside and out with amazing and fun facts and suggestions. We started with a gorgeous pink drink “Barbie Brat” with flowers from the chefs garden. The lemongrass muscles were so delicious and we absolutely loved the fish sandwich. If you are wondering if you should try this place… YES!

American brunchers will love it, and foodies looking for interesting fusions will love it. The sweet potato chili crisp waffle was delightful, the ube cheesecake was light and sweet, the pancakes fluffy and buttery. Also, a surprising amount of gluten free options.

Bert did a wonderful job of taking care of us today. The beltch cured my hangover. Cold brew was delicious. Orange juice had the perfect level of pulp. The Big McAllister Burger is darn right tasty. The fingerling squashed and fried potatoes are great. Can't wait to try their whole menu.

Updated review: Feb 16th 2025. Breakfast service. Everything was outstanding. Service is great, food is great. Do not skip the mushroom melt + steak add on. Older review based on (then) newly opened restaurant: This is based on my experience on Dec 29th 2023. Birthday, 6pax, dinner service. We were allll so excited to try this restaurant downtown and it started out a little awkward. Waitress came by to surprise us with free champagne but got mistaken halfway through and rescinded the bottle. No worries though it’s an honest mistake. She was really friendly and was apologetic. The Rendang puff and chip & dip off the appetizer menu is amazing and was gone in seconds! The entrée portion was where it was a hit or miss. Flank steak? Amazing. Burger? Great. Duck farro? WAY too salty and we couldn’t even finish it. Voiced our concern and we got a “oh it’s actually a common feedback and this is how the chef intended and I can’t take it back” and did not offer any solution. Fine, I said to have more shrimp chip to balance out the flavor because it was truly like licking the salt block with every bite. The bill came and we got charged for those extra shrimp chips without being told beforehand that it would be free! Dessert: ube cheesecake with the caramalized banana is good! Overall the menu was really exciting but the way they handled the salty dish really dampened the whole mood. Would come back for brunch to try other items but sadly dinner was a little underwhelming compared to the hype this restaurant gets.

Excellent breakfast or brunch spot - we went right when they opened at 9 a.m. on a Friday and it was perfect. It was full by the time we left, but it’s a cute, retro/art deco looking place with good food and service. The B.E.L.T.C.H. Breakfast sandwich and regular 2-egg breakfast with homemade sausage were excellent and they let me sub avocado for breakfast potatoes (win!), plus the sourdough bread was amazing. A mimosa and coffee made the whole morning.

It's more of a drinking spot, a really nice menu. I haven't gotten the chance to try too many drinks. Food is good, but every single time I eat, the food is oddly cold. I'm really sad lol I want to like this place. It's absolutely beautiful, however, and the atmosphere is like nothing else in milwaukee. I recommend people to visit atleast once.

Started with a bloody mary. The menu picture shows accoutrement like pickle or sausage stick. All u get for $13 is an olive. The espresso martinis we had with lunch were very good. We ordered from the lunch menu to make it easier to split but were underwhelmed. The banh mi did not have a lot of flavor. Accompanying steak fries flabby. The chili crisp fish sandwich was good, crisp on the outside and moist on the inside, but we we didn't like the flambe cheese. It appeared burned and had a shoeleather texture. Companion liked the potato that comes with. Other diners liked the shashuka and baja hash, so if I return I think go for breakfast. Poor acoustics.