Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.7

351 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Buckley's is a cozy neighborhood spot in the heart of Milwaukee's East Town. Located two blocks from Lake Michigan and the Calatrava, Buckley’s is an ideal all occasion restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. An ever-evolving menu showcases seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. To compliment your dining experience, peruse the thoughtfully curated 200 bottle wine list or select a beverage from an extensive cocktail program that has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the city. Customize your dining experience to meet your needs whether you choose to enjoy a four course meal or simply grab a burger at the bar. However you choose to enjoy a visit to Buckley’s, do not forget to order a signature house-made dessert. You won’t regret it!

At this family owned and operated restaurant, guests are treated like family. Come see for yourself!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 277-1111
Website
http://www.buckleysmilwaukee.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
801 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3908
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
On the corner of Cass Street and Wells Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the charming ambiance and consistently "great food," making it ideal for both casual meals and special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups and noise levels, Buckley's remains a "Milwaukee institution" known for its scrumptious dishes and welcoming atmosphere.

351 Reviews

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Pam
VIP
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very special evening. Loved our food…service and ambiance is exquisite!!!
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Gabriella
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious, even for vegetarians! And the NA drinks were amazing too!
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Gary
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! After enjoying th4 Pabst Mansion decorated for Christmas, we had reservations at Buckley's. We were early & they seated us right away. The waitress was amazing, drinks and food were also!! 10 out of 10, for service, dinner & drinks 🍸. We definitely will be back. The different textures & and the taste of food complimented each other well! Salmon meal & Scallops meal were devine!! Nicely done, Buckley's
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Robin
VIP
Milwaukee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful service, cozy ambience, creative cocktails, pasta was perfecto and those desserts!!! Wow! A neighborhood gem ❤️
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Nancy
VIP
Milwaukee
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have just moved to the area and were delighted to find that Buckley is a very short walk away. It is the Holidays and the restaurant was tasteful decorated. We really like the casual yet upscale feeling and ambiance. Our server Jessica was terrific, knowledgeable, and friendly. For was delicious. Menu is short but encompasses various pallets. Vegan to Burger and fries. We will be back shortly!
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Rebecca
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience across the board. Get the pastas and focaccia.
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Dawn
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! The lighting is perfect and the food was fantastic
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Michael
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mixologist at the bar were awesome. Our waiter, Noah, gave us some recommendations and they were terrific. Thank you to the entire staff.
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Gary
VIP
Milwaukee
108 reviews
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Please open again for lunch!
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Matthew
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Food was fantastic. Smash burger was smashalicious and the Spicy Vodka pasta was delish! Fantastic wine list. The Foccacia is tasty. My only recommendation would be to have it warmed up or fresh out if the oven would be over the top!
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FAQs

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 277-1111.

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

801 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3908

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Cass Street and Wells Street
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.buckleysmilwaukee.com/
Phone number
(414) 277-1111

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

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What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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