Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Wisconsin
  4. Milwaukee
  5. Milwaukee
The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.6
4.6
389 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 389 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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.

389 Reviews
  1. Luis

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, one of the best places in Milwaukeee ever to find.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Tangela

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious everyone in our party enjoyed their food and beverages. Waitstaff was okay, we definitely plan to return and hoping for the same quality preparation of food, beverages and desserts.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Brittany

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate a birthday. Cute birthday card on the table! Service was above and beyond. We had a soy allergy in the group and the waiter - David?- was so helpful to make sure nothing was cross contaminated and brought separate appetizers to be sure she could have a taste of the wagu pastry. A bit disappointed the cauliflower steak and curry scallops were no long on the menu but we found great alternatives. Favorites were cacio e Pepe, shrimp and grits, and tuna - ask for dressing on the side. Lively atmosphere. One of our favorite Milwaukee restaurants and would highly recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Steve

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an overall great experience. Our waitress was very personable and helpful. The food was good, but chopped salad was not so chopped…. We would certainly return to Edison and recommend it to our friends.
    The EdisonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Steve, Thank you so much for joining us at The Edison and for taking time to share feedback of your experience. We are delighted to hear the service was warm and welcoming and that you will return. We will certainly share your notes with regard to the chopped salad with the culinary team and appreciate the thoughtful input. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful experience soon. Thank you Steve and happy dining! - The Edison Team

    Is this helpful?

  5. Mary

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a bit more upscale restaurant, so the prices reflect that. However, you don't mind spending that money if the food is worth it. And it is definitely worth it! Delicious! Terrific service, lovely ambiance. Made my daughter's birthday dinner special! Thank you!
    The EdisonResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Mary, Thank you for choosing to join us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear the cuisine surpassed expectations and that the server and team made your daughter's birthday dinner special! Thank you for celebrating with us, we certainly look forward to the opportunity to provide you and yours with another wonderful experience in the near future. Thank you Mary and happy dining! - The Edison Team

    Is this helpful?

  6. Romy

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Edison has a great vibe! Cocktails were good (we ordered traditional as well as on menu). Food was super good - wide variety of mains that everyone enjoyed. We were celebrating christmas with our family and received excellent service of Alex. We also appreciated the free round of drinks from the owner who my niece chatted with at the bar :) That was a very kind gesture! We will be back for sure! Great place for locals and out of towners!!
    The EdisonResponded on December 20, 2024
    Hello Romy, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback of your time with us. We are absolutely thrilled to hear Alex facilitated in providing an exceptional experience for you and yours. He is a tremendous part of the team and we truly appreciate everything he does. We are so happy to hear your family celebration was thoroughly enjoyed and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you and yours with another wonderful dining experience at The Edison. Thank you Romy and happy dining! - The Edison Team

    Is this helpful?

  7. Brian

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. The salmon was one of the best I’ve ever had, service was impeccable. Really love this spot. 
    The EdisonResponded on December 18, 2024
    Hello Brian, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear the salmon is one of the best you have had, the charcoal fired grill imparts a rich flavor which works perfectly with the yuzu caviar sauce. Thank you for recognizing the hospitality from our team, we will certainly be sure to share with them. We look forward to providing you with another wonderful experience soon. Thank you Brian and happy dining! - The Edison Team

    Is this helpful?

  8. Jon

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service. The Hot Chicken was neither hot (spicy) nor hot (temp) and a bit soggy. Fries were pretty good. Chablis was decent. Not feeling compelled to return but would recommend against it hence the three stars
    The EdisonResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hello Jon, Please accept my sincere apology with regard to the disappointing Hot Chicken you unfortunately received. We will be sure to share this with our executive chef to rectify our missteps in execution immediately. We appreciate your thoughtful input with regard to the other aspects of your time with us. We certainly hope you will return Jon so we may provide an experience up to our expectations. Thank you Jon, - The Edison Team

    Is this helpful?

  9. Sarah

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined at the Edison recently, the food was excellent, service prompt and the atmosphere was fun! I look forward to dining there again.
    The EdisonResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hello Sarah, Thank you for choosing to join us at The Edison and for sharing this fantastic feedback of your time with us. We truly appreciate your thoughtful observation of your visit and love that every facet of your time with us was thoroughly enjoyed. We hope you will join us again soon so we may provide another wonderful experience to you and yours. Thank you Sarah and happy dining! - The Edison Team

    Is this helpful?

  10. Shelley

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parker rolls delicious as well as crab cake for appetizers. Very good staff and entrees all very flavorful! Love the big booths too!
    The EdisonResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hello Shelley, Thank you so much for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear the staff provided a fantastic experience and that the cuisine was thoroughly enjoyed. The Parker House Rolls are just a fantastic way to start a meal and we are thrilled they did just that. We certainly hope you will join us again in the near future so we may provide you and yours with another memorable dining experience. Thank you Shelley and happy dining! - The Edison Team

    Is this helpful?

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 389 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 48 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
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo