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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.5
4.5
429 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kemmler

What 429 people are saying

The Edison reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison dazzles guests with its "fantastic food and experience" and "amazing service and food." The ambiance is praised as "exciting and lively," making it a go-to spot for special occasions. While some dishes may vary, standout cocktails and attentive service ensure a memorable dining experience.

429 Reviews
  1. Jill

    Milwaukee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Sunday lunch at the Edison. Service was excellent and everything from drinks to dessert was delicious. Can't wait to go back!
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Jill, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear your Sunday with us was excellent and we thank you for your amazing review. We will be sure to share this with our entire team as your acknowledgement of their dedication to excellent service and culinary execution is truly appreciated. We look forward to providing you with another wonderful experience soon. Thank you Jill and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  2. John

    Milwaukee20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Not busy. But waited 40 minute for our burger and sandwich. Good drinks friendly people. We will go back
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello John, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for your support and patronage. We are terribly sorry over the length of time it took for you to receive your meals and will diligently work with our team to correct those missteps. Thank you for understanding and for saying you will return as well as your kind remarks with regard to the team and beverages. We look forward to the opportunity to put our best foot forward and provide you with an experience I know we are fully capable of executing. Thank you John and happy dining! Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  3. mark

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was top notch! Our first time visiting, and quite enjoyed everything!
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Mark, Thank you so much for joining us at The Edison and for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear Alex took great care of you and yours and cannot thank you enough for acknowledging his quality service. He is truly a valued part of the team and will be sure to share this with him. Thank you for your support and patronage, we look forward to you joining us again in the near future! Thank you Mark and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  4. Elizabeth

    Milwaukee30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The shrimp appetizer was good, but the “colossal” shrimp were not colossal. Parker rolls were good and the citrus butter was a good twist. The Ahi was good, but thought more accompaniments would be included… it’s balsamic greens with an ahi steak and the sauce. My friend loved her filet and said the crust on it was delicious and her husband really enjoyed the beef short ribs.
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Elizabeth, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your thoughtful input and we are currently in the process of our spring/summer menu changes and will be making some adjustments. We are thrilled to see the service was on point and that the flavor profiles of the dishes were as well. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful experience in the near future. Thank you Elizabeth and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  5. Amy

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    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.
    The EdisonResponded on February 25, 2025
    Hello Amy, Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so grateful to be thought of as a place worth celebrating and are delighted to hear the cuisine impressed. Thank you Amy, we truly look forward to providing you with another wonderful dining experience in the near future. Thank you and happy dining Amy! - The Edison Team

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  6. Emily

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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.
    The EdisonResponded on February 25, 2025
    Hello Emily, Thank you so much for this amazing review of your time with us at The Edison! We are grateful to hear such tremendous feedback of your visit and thank you for your support and patronage. We are thrilled to hear the wine list was appreciated and the cuisine was fantastic. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another memorable dining experience when you return to Milwaukee Thank you Emily and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  7. Carlos

    Phoenix2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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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  8. Jeffrey VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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!
    The EdisonResponded on February 25, 2025
    Hello Jeffrey, Thank you so much for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear the service and cuisine on point and in particular the short rib and the pork chop. We will certainly share this with our entire team as your input is invaluable to them. We thank you for your support and patronage and look forward to the opportunity to take care of you in the near future! Thank you and happy dining Jeffrey! - The Edison Team

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  9. JASON

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    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 on February 18, 2025
    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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  10. Brendan

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    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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FAQs

The Edison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 279-7022.

The Edison is rated 4.5 stars by 429 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 40 times today
Google Map for The Edison

322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kemmler
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