An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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KEY DINING G E N U I N E M I LW A U K E E CAFE CALATRAVA Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 224-3831 Under the museum���s Calatrava addition is a spot for lunch that is second to none. The museum���s chef regularly updates the menu with entrees inspired by the featured exhibition. Also kid-friendly selections. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Tues.-Sun. LAKEFRONT PALM GARDEN FISH FRY 1872 N. Commerce St. 273-8300 Stop here Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an award-winning rendition of a Milwaukee tradition, a fish fry accompanied by live music by the Brew House Polka Kings. Reservations for groups of eight or more with seating times before 5:30 p.m. Others served first-come, first-served. MILWAUKEE BRAT HOUSE 1013 Old World 3rd St. 273-8709 Milwaukee���s favorite sandwich, the bratwurst, is available here until closing. With a decor that mirrors historic bars in New York City and Milwaukee, the Brat House offers a menu full of sausages and other entrees, full bar service and even specialty beers made for the Brat House. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. Fri. & Sat. www.milwaukeebrathouse.com MOTOR 401 W. Canal St. in the Harley-Davidson Museum. 1-877-436-8738 Serving lunch and dinner, Motor offers American classics that celebrate discoveries on the open road. Features communal tables. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (10 p.m. for bar), 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Fri. & Sat. Free parking on streets and in parking gardens. THE PACKING HOUSE 900 E. Layton Ave. 483-5054 For nearly 40 years, this family-owned restaurant just minutes from Mitchell International Airport has delighted residents and visitors with a menu for all tastes, from Garlic Stuffed Filet and Steak au Poivre to Bar-B-Que Ribs, lobster and seafood. Open 365 days a year, it���s known as the place to go for the best Friday fish fry. Live music Wed.-Sat. Open for lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner 4-9 p.m. Mon.Thurs., 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat, and 4-9 p.m. Sun. Brunch with specials and much more 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sun. PackinghouseMKE.com. SAFE HOUSE 779 N. Front St. 271-2007 Visitors are challenged to find this internationally celebrated spytheme restaurant. (Look for International Exports, Ltd. on the door.) People Magazine said there���s ���no better place to get one���s martini made just the way James Bond fancies them - shaken not stirred.��� Class - ified areas for parties, meetings. Contemporary American fare. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Dinner 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Bar open later. www.safe-house.com For Your Transportation Needs 24 Hours a Day/7Days a Week Wisconsin's Largest Taxicab Service Digital Computer Dispatching. GPS Tracking System MC/VISA/AMEX Accepted 52 Call 220-5000 B R E W P U B S MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE 233 N. Water St. in Milwaukee, 226-2337 and in Grafton at 13th St., just south of Hwy 60, 262-375-2337 Milwaukee���s own all-grain brew pub located on the Milwaukee River. Hand-crafted house beers, plus special session beers. Menu includes pasta dishes, burgers, steaks and seafood.11 a.m.-10 p.m. except Sun. (until 9 p.m). Bar menu Fri. & Sat. until 1 a.m. Bar open until midnight Sun.-Wed., open until 2 a.m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ST. FRANCIS BREWERY 3825 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., St. Francis. 414-744-4448 Located on the south side of the metro area near Mitchell International. this brew pub is known for its Kolsch, Amber Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Weiss and Oatmeal Stout. Specials daily, including Friday Night fish fry, Saturday night Prime Rib. Open 11 a.m. Mon.Sat., 10 a.m. for Sunday Brunch. www.stfrancisbrewery.com WATER STREET BREWERY 1101 N. Water St. in Milwaukee, 272-1195 and in Delafield at 3191 Golf Rd. at Hwy 83, 262-646-7878 and I-94 and Grafton at I-43 and Hwy. 60, 262-375-2222 Milwaukee���s Brew Pub since 1987. Brewing on premises a continuous variety of traditional and specialty beers. Serving appetizers, sandwiches, nightly entr��e specials and take-out. Merchandise and gift certificates available. Open daily at 11 a.m. Brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. A M E R I C A N THE ANVIL PUB & GRILLE N70 W6340 Bridge Rd., Cedarburg. 262-376-2163 Located in former site of the Cedar Creek Settlement���s restored 19th century blacksmith shop, the Anvil offers casual dining in welcoming atmosphere. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Sat., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. CREAM & CREPE CAFE N70 W6340 Bridge Rd., Cedarburg 262-377-0900 Delicious entree and dessert crepes. Dine in the rustic surroundings of the old mill overlooking Cedar Creek. Treat yourself to a light luncheon or dinner of crepes, salads, homemade soup and sandwiches or try a delectable dessert crepe. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., 10- a.m.-8 p.m. Tues-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. MI���KEY���S 811 N. Jefferson St., 273-5397 American comfort food with a twist, plus a cool, modern atmosphere that makes this a preferred hotspot. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Tues.-Sat. www.mikeysmilwaukee.com SAZ���S 5539 W. State St. 453-2410 Located near Miller Brewery, Saz���s features American cuisine with an emphasis on Award-Winning Ribs made with Saz���s Original Barbecue Sauce (100% fat-free). Saz���s ���Rib��� (Barbecued Shredded Pork) Sandwiches and Barbecued Shredded Chicken Sandwiches served at State Fair, Summerfest, Miller Park and the Bradley Center. 11:15 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11:15 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 3-8 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon. B R A Z I L I A N RODIZIO GRILL 777 N. Water St. 431-3106 Recognized as America's first authentic Brazilian Steakhouse or Churrascaria, Rodizio Grill came to Milwaukee in 2012. The menu is highlighted by three-foot meat skewers, carved tableside by Brazilian Gauchos, and also includes unlimited appetizers, more than 30 gourmet salads and a