The Social American Tavern

3.9

90 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Wisconsin’s strong heritage of family-owned and small farms is reflected in The Social’s seasonal menu. We offer farm-inspired American food, prepared with local and sustainable ingredients obtained from a 200-mile radius. Traditional, rustic Wisconsin ingredients are given a modern interpretation by adding creative flavor combinations. Our mission is to serve honest, local ingredients, with informed service, in a comfortable setting.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 271-6611
Website
http://www.thesocialmke.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
From contemporary cuisines to locally sourced ingredients, we ensure to provide the most delicious food for you and your guests. Talk to us about your catering needs and let our culinary team customize a menu to fit your taste. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Event catering is provided by The Social American Tavern at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown in one of the beautifully appointed spaces. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.

Location
611 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5002
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Broadway & East Michigan
Parking details
Valet is open at the hotel, metered parking along the streets, and two pay to park lots one block south
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Xmas eve Prime Rib Dinner
$56.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
King Cut 15oz $56 Queen Cut 10oz $46 Comes with soup or salad Baked Potato and seasonal Veg Other special option for that night Salmon Wellington $36 Rice pilaf, Spinach, Mustard Cream Sauce Comes with soup or salad Butternut Squash Ravioli $28 Maple Burr Blanc, Toasted almonds Comes with soup or salad

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Mon - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us from 3-6 PM every Monday-Friday
Singo Bingo
Multiple dates available
Tue - 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Welcome to Singo Bingo - the ultimate combination of bingo and music! Get ready to sing along and mark off your bingo card as our DJ plays all your favorite hits. This in-person event is perfect for music lovers and bingo enthusiasts alike. Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, music, and prizes. Don't miss out on this unique experience that will have you dancing in your seat! Grab your friends and come on down to Singo Bingo for a night of entertainment you won't forget!

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA$10.00
melted mozzarella | basil | toasted baguette balsamic reduction | shaved parmesan
BRAT-STICKERS$10.00
ground sausage | shallots | wonton honey mustard | green onions
CRISPY BACON & BRUSSELS$14.00
double smoked milwaukee bacon | shallots shaved parmesan | warm german vinaigrette
THE SOCIAL WINGS$16.00
social signature porter wing sauce celery | carrots | ranch
CHEESE CURDS$14.00
white cheddar cheese | garlic breading buffalo blue cheese aioli
THE BAVARIAN$10.00
milwaukee pretzel company’s bavarian pretzel dijon mustard | smoked gouda cheese sauce
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS$12.00
crispy fried chicken | caramelized onions lettuce | tomato | pickle | chipotle aioli
Loaded tater tots$12.00
crispy bacon | cheddar cheese | sour cream ranch | green onions
Maple Bacon bites•$16.00
nueske’s bacon | maple syrup | cajun spice pickle onion & jalapeno slaw
Charcuterie Tray$26.00
usinger’s summer sausage | beer brat | hook’s triple play marieke’s gouda | smoked Wisconsin cheddar | pretzels onion jam | gherkins
Crispy shrimp skewers$16.00
crispy breaded shrimp | aji amarillo aioli pickled jalapeños
bbq hot pot•$14.00
mini bbq waygu hot dogs | mini bbq meat balls
garlic cheesy bread$10.00
baguette | fresh mozzarella | garlic parsley butter
BBQ PORK SLIDERS$11.00
BBQ roasted pork | crispy onions | pickles | pretzel bun
PERCH SLIDERS$12.00
breaded lake perch | house made coleslaw | brioche bun

Salads

chicken $6 | salmon* $11

MILWAUKEE CAESAR$12.00
romaine hearts | crispy cheese curds pretzel bread croutons brandy peppercorn caesar dressing
HARVEST SALAD$15.00
baby mixed greens | apples | goat cheese | candied pecans | thyme honey vinaigrette
SPINACH SALAD$15.00
baby spinach | egg | red onions | crispy bacon | blueberry vinaigrette

Sandwiches

All sandwiches include a side of crispy fries

B.L.T.A CLUB$14.00
crispy double smoked milwaukee bacon | avocado smash tomato | romaine | roasted garlic aioli | sourdough bread ADD TURKEY +5
THE CUBANO$15.00
caribbean pork | roasted ham | sour pickles swiss cheese | dijon | garlic aioli | baguette
BUTTER BURGER$17.00
2 all beef patties | cheddar cheese | caramelized onions | pickles | dijon | mayo | seeded bun

Mains

ROSEMARY PORK SCHNITZEL$17.00
breaded pork loin | garlic potatoes green beans | lemon parsley butter
DOWNTOWN SALMON*$24.00
lemon beer-blanc sauce | garlic whipped potatoes balsamic-glazed asparagus
BISTRO CHICKEN$21.00
pan-roasted airline chicken breast | wild mushroom risotto asparagus | honey & brandy balsamic glaze
SMOKED GOUDA MAC & CHEESE$13.00
cavatappi pasta | smoked gouda cheese sauce toasted herb panko breadcrumbs ADD PROTEIN: shredded pork +6 | grilled portabella +6 grilled chicken +6
BEEF STROGANOFF$27.00
braised beef stew | wild mushrooms | buttered tagliatelle pasta

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Quiet

90 Reviews

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Tom
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my team for lunch. I was greeted y name at the door. They had are group seating ready. Food and beverages were served quickly and correctly. No complaints from the 7 of us.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Handicap table was not available had to wait 20 minWe went for the Thanksgiving Buffet our Grandma is newly in a wheelchair and our homes all have multiple stairs we have reserved rooms for large meals but Thanksgiving just has so much we thought we'd try going out. On our booking we noted under special notes that we needed a wheelchair accessible seating (and we booked here since it noted they could accommodate). We arrived just before our 4pm reservation and a table was not available we were informed that previous guests were paying and we would have a table as soon as they clear the space. It ended up being just over 20 mins! The open tables were all high tops originally- I have to say we have been learning A LOT about the issues when having a wheelchair it's a bit frustrating and also was embarrassing for my grandma who is new to this as her new mobility. We have never done a buffet before and all the staff was very nice and hustling but most the items were empty when we went up. The poor guy at the turkey was picking scrapes! The restaurant isn't huge and from what I could see it didn't seem like folks were going to crazy! It would also be nice if food was labeled- I was the only one who fully knew the menu and it was slightly off from what was advertised- so food labels would be nice for guests that are showing up with their group since likely just one person actually booked it. Mashed potatoes, stuffed chicken, sweet potatoes and the apple pecan salad were my favorite! I honestly could eat those mashed potatoes for the rest of my life and nothing else and be content! None of the food needed extra salt/pepper which is rare especially for my mom! I was very disappointed that the Oreo looking pie was gone by time we were ready for dessert I didn't want to grab dessert with my main meal since I assumed it would be replenished the same- and the pie that was available pumpkin/apple ended up both being FROZEN! tiramisu was very good!
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Natalie
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for Thanksgiving Buffet, will be returning in the future for birthdays and the like due to staff and atmosphere!
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Sue
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband, daughter and I went to The Social for their Thanksgiving buffet. Getting in/making a reservation was easy, however I was offered the choices of Booth Area 1 or Booth Area 2. There was no indication on their website of where these areas were located so I just chose area 1. We were seated in a booth near the front door where every time someone came in, we got a blast of cold air. The staff was very friendly, attentive and efficient. The drinks were way overpriced ($16 for an Espresso Martini). The buffet offered a large selection of different foods to choose from including four different seafood appetizers which was a main reason for picking this place as my daughter is a Pescatarian. The shrimp and the oysters were fine but the mussels were still partially frozen. Not even sure what the fourth seafood option was but it was really good. Stuffing for the turkey was kind of blah but turkey was really good. Wish they had put out half slices of pie because I couldn't choose between pumpkin and pecan and didn't want to take two whole pieces. The building that this restaurant is in is incredibly interesting and we walked all around it and admired the history and architecture so that was an added fun part of the outing. I would like to spend a night or two at this hotel but not sure I would eat at the restaurant again.
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Carol
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent buffet with a good variety of dishes. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful decor. Will definitely be back!
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Kristifer
Milwaukee
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server was great and so was the drink selection. However, the was subpar and nothing to write home about. I doubt I’ll ever come back.
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Stacy
Milwaukee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Chicken was inedible! Decor and ambience was beautiful
The Social American TavernResponded on November 4, 2024
Stacy thanks for the review, My apologies on the subpar food. thank you for the nice words on the decor.
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Stephanie
Milwaukee
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went for downtown dining week. The salads were dry, not enough dressing. Sloppy Joe sliders were very salty. Dessert and drinks were ok. Service was slow, but not many people working
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Happyday
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
First time we were here it was amazing so we're excited to come back our excitement quickly went to regret. There were 4 of us for brunch, 2 orders no issues while 2 orders arrived ice cold, bread was hard as a brick. We decided to order something different based only to be further disappointed again we could not even cut the bread with a knife and the eggs, not cooked. Manager was less than helpful and seemed un interested... NEVER GOING BACK!
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MarciaC
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were at The Social as part of MKE downtown dining. The elote soup and the arugula salad were both very good. I was there with a party of four. We each had a different one of the entrees and we all pronounce them very good. I was surprised however that the sloppy joe sliders were actually better than the buttermilk chicken sliders. For dessert most of us had the Strawberry Shortcake and of course that was good too. Overall a very pleasant dining experience and the service was very good also.
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The Social American Tavern is rated 3.9 stars by 90 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

611 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway & East Michigan
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet is open at the hotel, metered parking along the streets, and two pay to park lots one block south
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesocialmke.com/
Phone number
(414) 271-6611
Catering
From contemporary cuisines to locally sourced ingredients, we ensure to provide the most delicious food for you and your guests. Talk to us about your catering needs and let our culinary team customize a menu to fit your taste. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Event catering is provided by The Social American Tavern at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown in one of the beautifully appointed spaces. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.

The Social American Tavern

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Xmas eve Prime Rib Dinner

Happy Hour

Singo Bingo

Shareables

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA$10.00

BRAT-STICKERS$10.00

CRISPY BACON & BRUSSELS$14.00

THE SOCIAL WINGS$16.00

CHEESE CURDS$14.00

THE BAVARIAN$10.00

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS$12.00

Loaded tater tots$12.00

Maple Bacon bites•$16.00

Charcuterie Tray$26.00

Crispy shrimp skewers$16.00

bbq hot pot•$14.00

garlic cheesy bread$10.00

BBQ PORK SLIDERS$11.00

PERCH SLIDERS$12.00

Salads

MILWAUKEE CAESAR$12.00

HARVEST SALAD$15.00

SPINACH SALAD$15.00

Sandwiches

B.L.T.A CLUB$14.00

THE CUBANO$15.00

BUTTER BURGER$17.00

Mains

ROSEMARY PORK SCHNITZEL$17.00

DOWNTOWN SALMON*$24.00

BISTRO CHICKEN$21.00

SMOKED GOUDA MAC & CHEESE$13.00

BEEF STROGANOFF$27.00

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