Dining Recommendations in Milwaukee:

While visiting the beautiful city of Milwaukee for this conference, we encourage you to try some of the restaurants listed below! This list was handpicked by our staff, and has a great mix of different cuisines, so everyone can find something they want!

 

On-Campus Dining Options:

There are a few fast-food and traditional restaurants located on Marquette's campus. Here is a simplified list of all the restaurants available for a quick bite to eat!

• Qdoba Mexican Eats
• Jimmy Johns 
• The Broken Yolk
• Sobelman's
• Maki Yaki
• Starbucks
• Cousin's Subs
• SereniTea MKE
• Real Chili
• Tangled
• Miss Katie's Diner- Feel like a malt or a blue-plate special? Check out Miss Katie's retro diner, just like many dignitaries before you, including: Bill Clinton and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Former First Lady Hillary Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Donald Trump.

 

Off-Campus Dining Options:

If you are looking for off-campus cuisine, check out our recommendations for restaurants throughout Milwaukee!

 

Third Street Market Hall ($)

3rd St. Market Hall is a hospitality-driven food hall housing diverse local cuisine, exceptional drinks, and engaging games. Their mission is to exhibit the deep traditions this city holds through serving Milwaukee a variety of cuisines and flavors. 3rd Street Market Hall has over 20 different food and drink vendors, and is a very casual and quick dining option located walking distance from campus! More information can be found here.

 

Milwaukee's Public Market ($)

Milwaukee’s Public Market is an industrial-chic marketplace offering local baked goods, cheese, meats, produce & prepared eats. With a good mix of ready-to-eat food, and raw ingredients, the Public Market is a great destination for a quick bite to eat! It is located in the Third Ward in downtown Milwaukee, just less than a mile away from Marquette’s Campus. More information can be found here.

 

Cafe Benelux ($$)

Milwaukee’s Third Ward meets the Lowlands of Europe—Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg—with a unique menu and atmosphere. Dine like a European with extensive streetside seating, take in views of Milwaukee on the rooftop deck, or cozy up in the Grand Café. Café Benelux is located in the Third Ward, just down the street from Milwaukee’s Public Market! Try making a reservation for a roof top table!

 

SafeHouse ($$)

SafeHouse is Milwaukee's iconic hidden restaurant and bar, providing safety to spies since 1966. Patrons looking for the restaurant can locate the Red Door in an alleyway, and provide a password for entry. Those who do not know the password will have to pass a fun clearance test to prove they are not a double agent. Once inside, you can explore each sector, eat delicious rations, and sip on handcrafted spy cocktails. SafeHouse is home to one of the world's largest mechanical puzzles, historical and pop culture references, and spy artifacts.

 

Tupelo Honey ($$)

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains. They offer many craft-cocktails, an extensive lunch and dinner menu, and an amazing happy hour! They are famous for their hot honey sauce, which pairs well with their crispy chicken sandwich and fries! Tupelo is also located in the Third Ward, very close to the Public Market. More information can be found here.

 

La Masa ($$)

La Masa is a buzzing tavern featuring a variety of oven-baked empanadas & Latin American mains, plus cocktails. La Masa is located on Brady Street in Milwaukee, very close to many other bars and restaurants. This is a great spot to try if you are looking for something different, and delicious! More information can be found here.

 

Barnacle Bud’s ($$)

Barnacle Bud’s is fun, outdoor restaurant located right on the Kinnickinnic River! It is a casual riverfront joint serving oysters, BBQ & Bloody Mary's in a beach-style shack with a patio. We recommend this restaurant (weather permitting) if you are looking for a great outdoor dining option, with some scenery to go along! Try the Grouper Reuben!  More information can be found here.

 

Botanas ($$)

Botanas is a casual cantina featuring Mexican fare, margaritas & more than 100 tequilas plus patio seating! Botanas is located in Walker’s Point, just south of Marquette’s Campus. With parking available onsite, and many delicious entrees to choose from, you can’t go wrong! More information can be found here.

 

Calderone Club ($$$)

Calderon Club is an up-scale old-world setting for thin-crust pies, made-from-scratch pasta, paninis & an extensive wine list. It has been a staple in Milwaukee’s food scene for decades, and is a great place for a special occasion. Located on N Old World 3rd Street, there is also plenty to do nearby! More information can be found here.

 

Zarletti's ($$$)

Zarletti’s is a small, minimalist restaurant serving up creative Italian fare & wine by the glass or bottle. Located very close to the Milwaukee Riverfront, you can enjoy beautiful views while enjoying your pasta, pizza, or wine! More information can be found here.

 

Mader's ($$$)

Mader’s is a Milwaukee Institution, serving German cuisine and an amazing immersive experience! They offer an old-school place offering classic German cuisine, Bavarian decor & traditionally attired waitstaff. Open for lunch and dinner, it is a great casual dining option! More information can be found here.