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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.6
4.6
371 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
The Edison is an inspired, neighborhood restaurant. We believe in being thoughtful in the way we prepare your food and engage with our community. And like you, we know the value of a great meal shared between friends. Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Edison serves indulgent, classic American cuisine and nostalgic cocktails at our pre-prohibition, speakeasy-inspired bar.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (414) 269-6306
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama, Darleen Vanmanivong
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 371 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison offers a vibrant dining experience in the heart of the Third Ward. Guests rave about its "fantastic food and experience," and the attentive staff make celebrations special with personalized touches. While some find the pricing high, many agree the ambiance and flavors justify a visit.

371 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in to celebrate a birthday & everything was great. We tried the shrimp & grits & wings this time around! AMAZING! I definitely recommend.
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us at The Edison! We are delighted to hear that the shrimp and grits as well as the wings surpassed expectations. The wings pick up an amazing flavor from the mesquite briquettes we use on our solid state grill and we love that they were appreciated. We certainly hope you will join us again soon so we may provide you with another memorable dining experience. Thank you and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  2. David

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Lovely atmosphere.
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello David, Thank you for joining us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to see your visit was on point with our expectations and appreciate the five star review. We certainly hope you will join us again soon at The Edison so we may provide you with another wonderful dining experience. Thank you David and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  3. Dennis

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a birthday celebration and night out
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Dennis, Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate such a special occasion with us at The Edison. We are thrilled to see every facet of your time with us was thoroughly enjoyed and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful experience soon at The Edison. Thank you Dennis and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  4. mark

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has become my second favorite restaurant in the Third Ward. The service is outstanding at the bar and while eating and the noise level make it easy to talk with the people you are with. People of all ages eating there, so very fun. The menu is exactly what you expect and the ribeye is as good as it gets. Medium rare was the exact temperature our server suggested.
    The EdisonResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hello Mark, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this fantastic feedback. We are thrilled to hear we have become a new favorite restaurant to visit in the Third Ward and truly thank you for your support. We also love to hear you enjoy our cozy bar space as well as the patrons that join you. We look forward to you joining us again soon in the near future Mark. Thank you and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  5. Kevin

    Milwaukee

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The short ribs were fantastic and the bolognese was delicious. Highly recommend the pigs in a blanket as an appetizer. Server was attentive and friendly. Already made reservations for another dinner.
    The EdisonResponded on November 24, 2024
    Hello Kevin, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us at The Edison. We are thrilled to hear your time with us was so thoroughly enjoyed that you have already made another reservation to join us! We truly thank you for your support and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back Kevin! Thank you Kevin and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  6. Jacqui

    Argyll

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Double date night. Service was excellent. Nice drink selection. Their Old Fashion had a lighter, fresher taste than the heavy ones you get in the supper club. Pricing was on par with the area. Portions appear small, but the flavor is so good and rich, you don't need more. Ordered 2 apps; pigs in a blanket and rolls with honeybutter. Pigs had nice tangy flavor and rolls were puffy and soft. Mains were Gnocchi (toasty on the outside soft in the middle), Risotto (everyone loves risotto), Cacio E Pepe (cheesy flavor, thought it would be more peppery), and Beef Short Rib (melt in your mouth). If you like Creme Brulee, this was very good, more broiled than flamed.
    The EdisonResponded on November 24, 2024
    Hello Jacqui, Thank you so much for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear the double date night was thoroughly enjoyed and that the cuisine was on point. We cannot thank you enough for your support and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another memorable experience soon. Thank you Jacqui and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  7. Thomas

    Greensboro

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday celebration for our son. Started off with champagne, then the five of us had wonderful meals with a nice Bordeaux blend. Shrimp and Gnocchi, Cacio de Pepe, a strip steak, and short ribs with mushrooms and creamed potatoes. Topped it off with Crème Brûlée, some port, and the birthday boy opted for bourbon. The entire meal was a pleasure from start to finish. Staff added to the celebration with a birthday card signed by all of them. Memorable meal in many ways. Service by Colleen? Was excellent.
    The EdisonResponded on November 24, 2024
    Hello Thomas, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison to celebrate your son's birthday! We are thrilled to hear Colleen provided excellent service and every facet of your experience was on point to expectations. We truly appreciate you joining us at The Edison and look forward to the opportunity to provide you and yours with another wonderful dining experience soon. Thank you Thomas and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  8. Laura

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had reservations for 2 and we were really looking forward to trying the Edison. I am sure the food is fabulous! However, when we were seated and realized we were going to be at a small 2 person table very close to another table, we decided it was not the ambiance we were looking for on a date night. The tables for 2 have this small plant between them and there isn’t any privacy. We quickly decided we weren’t into the vibe. We told the hostess that we were leaving due to our seat. They just said thank you and didn’t offer to seat us anywhere else. I don’t think there was another table for us to move too. I really hope the restaurant takes this feedback and changes it for seating for 2. We were definitely looking forward to our date night here and had to go find somewhere else to eat that was less stuffy and crowded for a date.
    The EdisonResponded on November 16, 2024
    Hello Laura, Please accept my sincere apology that the seating in our dining room did not meet expectations for a date night for you and your partner. We do get busy on weekends and our dining room does tend to be full by the 7pm hour however our front desk should have attempted to rectify the matter to see if we might have been able to find another spot for the two of you to enjoy your evening. We will certainly take this into consideration when looking at the layout of our dining room. I do hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with an experience up to expectations and would love to personally assist you in making any future reservation. Thank you for your invaluable feedback Laura, we truly appreciate it. Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  9. Dan

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall, it was an enjoyable experience but did not leave me feeling like I needed to go back anytime soon. The food was good but not outstanding. We were seated by the front door and never really got a feel for the vibe of the place. Service was great.
    The EdisonResponded on November 11, 2024
    Hello Dan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback after choosing to dine with us at The Edison. While I am delighted to hear the service was on point I am hoping to better understand how we missed the mark with regard to the cuisine. Your input is invaluable to our entire team and I truly appreciate your thoughtful consideration with regard to this matter. Thank you Dan, Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  10. Marc

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Edison is one of our favorite restaurants in the Third Ward. They are extremely accommodating. Our reservation was for 5:15 but we were stuck in unexpected traffic. I called the restaurant and they said they'd hold our reservation. The wait staff was excellent and the food was delicious. Try Nona's meatballs. Out of this world! We love the ambiance as well. Treat yourself to a lovely night out at the Edison!
    The EdisonResponded on November 11, 2024
    Hello Marc, Thank you so much for being such a supportive patron and for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear we are one of your favorites and appreciate the incredible input with regard to your time spent at The Edison. We certainly look forward to the opportunity to provide you and yours with another memorable experience soon. Thank you and happy dining Marc! - The Edison Team

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FAQs

The Edison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 269-6306.

The Edison is rated 4.6 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Edison

322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama, Darleen Vanmanivong
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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