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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.5
4.5
425 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    Adam Kemmler
  • 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 425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison delights with "superb" bison burgers and "amazing" short ribs, perfect for any occasion. Diners love the "EXCELLENT NA beverage options" and "beautiful ambiance." The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, "fantastic" cocktails, and attentive service, making it a top choice in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

425 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening celebrating our son’s birthday. Food was awesome. We will definitely be going back.

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  2. Emily

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and fantastic food. Everything on the menu looked so good; I can’t wait to go back and try more dishes! We had the pork chop and the bolognese - both very good. Great wine list. We will be back next time we’re in Milwaukee.

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  3. Carlos

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 30 mins just to order drinks. Would have been excused had they acknowledged the wait but the waitress didn’t say a word.

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  4. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and food. Crab cake starter was perfect for the two of us. Short rib and pork chop were fantastic. The cheesecake and crème brûlée were the perfect ending to a great meal. We will definitely be back!

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  5. JASON

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been for dinner in the past and really enjoyed it. We decided to give the brunch a try and we were not disappointed. We went with another couple and tried a variety of things. "The Benny" was a big hit, as was the ricotta scrambled eggs. As a table, we also shared the pigs in a blanket, a side of grits, and mac and cheese. All the choices were delightful. Our server was super cheerful and really heightened the experience. The grits were creamy, and the cheddar was well incorporated. A dash of hot sauce was all the seasoning they needed. Our poached eggs on the Benny were cooked perfectly and paired well with the prime rib and English muffin. Two of us had coffee and they have a coffee machine that allowed for all the styles of coffee you could imagine. The other two of us had their craft cocktail, of the bourbon variety, which was delicious, and a little dangerous in the most delightful way. Would highly recommend. We only wish the opened sooner, as they do not start until 11am.
    The EdisonResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Jason, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review of your time with us and for your continued patronage. We are absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your brunch experience with us, particularly the The Benny and our Edison Old Fashioned. Thank you for acknowledging the service your server provided, it is truly appreciated. Jason we look forward to welcoming you back to The Edison so we may provide you with another stellar dining experience. Thank you and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  6. Brendan

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant. We always enjoy coming back here as often as possible.
    The EdisonResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hello Brenden, Thank you so much for your continued support and for sharing this gratifying feedback. We are delighted to hear we have become your favorite restaurant and will take this to heart. Our entire team is proud to welcome back our valued regulars and we cannot thank you enough. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back to The Edison in the near future. Thank you Brenden and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  7. Michael

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about it - other than being seated right next to the kitchen entry.
    The EdisonResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hello Michael, 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 apologize for the location in which you were sat and will work to make every part of our dining room a welcome and comfortable spot. We certainly hope you will join us again soon at The Edison so we may provide you with another wonderful dining experience. Thank you Michael and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  8. Pauletta

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good service was just didn’t like when first checked in the manager was kinda rude
    The EdisonResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hello Pauletta, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. While we are delighted to hear the cuisine and service were thoroughly enjoyed we are sorry for the welcome at our front desk not being up to expectation. We truly want to welcome all of our guests warmly and will diligently work with the team member to improve upon our hospitality from arrival to depature. Thank you Pauletta and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  9. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gnocchi was devine, with steak it was amazing.
    The EdisonResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hello David, Thank you so much for choosing to join us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear the gnocchi was thoroughly enjoyed and that the hospitality you received was up to our expectations. We truly thank you for your support and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful dining experience in the near future. Thank you David and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  10. Samantha

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heidi was our server- she was great, recommended dishes that did not disappoint! Will be back!
    The EdisonResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hello Samantha, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking time to acknowledge the hospitality provided to you by Heidi. She is a consummate professional and we truly value having her be apart of our team of dedicated professionals. We are delighted that her recommendations provided an excellent evening. Thank you Samantha, we certainly hope you will join us again soon at The Edison! - 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 4.5 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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
    Adam Kemmler
  • 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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