Marcia’s Brady St Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Brady Street is an eclectic, colorful street that’s popular for diverse dining options, a vibrant bar scene, and the city's best salons. Visit for a spa day and shopping, and stay to watch the street come alive at night.
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East Brady Street
East Brady StreetBrady Street is an eclectic, colorful street that’s popular for diverse dining options, a vibrant bar scene, and the city's best salons. Visit for a spa day and shopping, and stay to watch the street come alive at night.
City/Town Information
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is perhaps best known for its famous breweries and the Major League Brewers, but there's more to the city than beer and baseball. Milwaukee is rich in historical and cultural attractions, making it the perfect place for a weekend of exploring.
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Milwaukee
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is perhaps best known for its famous breweries and the Major League Brewers, but there's more to the city than beer and baseball. Milwaukee is rich in historical and cultural attractions, making it the perfect place for a weekend of exploring.
Food Scene
Milwaukee has some of the best food! Reservations are highly encouraged for these restaurants.
TAPAS: Colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers & wine.
La Merenda
TAPAS: Colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers & wine.
FARM TO TABLE: Locally sourced New American fare, regional beers & global wines served in wood-accented digs.
Braise is a farm to table restaurant located in Milwaukee that also features a cooking school.
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Braise Restaurant & Culinary School
1101 S 2nd StFARM TO TABLE: Locally sourced New American fare, regional beers & global wines served in wood-accented digs.
Braise is a farm to table restaurant located in Milwaukee that also features a cooking school.
ITALIAN: Reimagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.
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Dorsia
1307 E Brady StITALIAN: Reimagined Italian pasta & pizza, plus wine & cocktails, in a contemporary, relaxed bistro setting.
STEAKHOUSE: Classic restaurant/lounge in the historic Pfister Hotel offering steakhouse fare & live jazz. Bonus is the Blu upstairs!
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Mason Street Grill
425 E Mason StSTEAKHOUSE: Classic restaurant/lounge in the historic Pfister Hotel offering steakhouse fare & live jazz. Bonus is the Blu upstairs!
SEAFOOD: Upscale spot with Lake Michigan & skyline views serving steak, seafood dishes & a lengthy wine list.
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Harbor House
550 N Harbor DrSEAFOOD: Upscale spot with Lake Michigan & skyline views serving steak, seafood dishes & a lengthy wine list.
WINE BAR: Cozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
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Balzac
1716 N Arlington PlWINE BAR: Cozy, dimly lit wine bar serving creative New American small plates & a long list of vintages.
Casual Dining
I'm truly a foodie that loves all types of food! Here are a few of my favorites. If there is any category I missed, just ask
ITALIAN: Glorioso’s Italian Market is a family-owned business located on Brady Street since 1946. Fresh, handmade sausages, mouthwatering deli creations and piping hot pizza are just a few of their specialties. Browse aisles of cheese, wine and pasta. With a vast array of olives, cheeses, wines, imported meats and delectable sandwiches, along with pastries, cookies, and gelato, Glorioso’s is the perfect stop for a great meal. You can also enjoy a wine or beer with your meal in the store. The best part is, they're located right next door!
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Glorioso's Italian Market
1011 E Brady StITALIAN: Glorioso’s Italian Market is a family-owned business located on Brady Street since 1946. Fresh, handmade sausages, mouthwatering deli creations and piping hot pizza are just a few of their specialties. Browse aisles of cheese, wine and pasta. With a vast array of olives, cheeses, wines, imported meats and delectable sandwiches, along with pastries, cookies, and gelato, Glorioso’s is the perfect stop for a great meal. You can also enjoy a wine or beer with your meal in the store. The best part is, they're located right next door!
THAI & JAPANESE: Thai bistro and sushi bar located less than 1 block away. Proudly serving a wide-ranging menu that features Thai and Japanese cuisines.
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Thai-namite
932 E Brady StTHAI & JAPANESE: Thai bistro and sushi bar located less than 1 block away. Proudly serving a wide-ranging menu that features Thai and Japanese cuisines.
MEXICAN: Enjoy Tacos, Mezcal and Tequila. Modern Mexican food, with 35+ types of Tacos! Fresh made margaritas !
Kompali Taqueria
MEXICAN: Enjoy Tacos, Mezcal and Tequila. Modern Mexican food, with 35+ types of Tacos! Fresh made margaritas !
SEAFOOD: Upbeat, ocean-themed operation offering Cajun seafood dishes from crawfish to snow crab legs. Has a great seafood boil!
The King Crab Shack
1330 East Brady StreetSEAFOOD: Upbeat, ocean-themed operation offering Cajun seafood dishes from crawfish to snow crab legs. Has a great seafood boil!
LATE NIGHT: Carry-out only pizza joint with housemade pies offers a varied menu that includes wings, ribs & subs. Typically coupons can be found on the fridge
Zayna's Pizza
LATE NIGHT: Carry-out only pizza joint with housemade pies offers a varied menu that includes wings, ribs & subs. Typically coupons can be found on the fridge
VEGAN: Twisted Plants is a 100% plant based and vegan restaurants that is just 2 blocks away.
Twisted Plants
VEGAN: Twisted Plants is a 100% plant based and vegan restaurants that is just 2 blocks away.
MEDITERRANEAN: Serving the best Mediterranean quality food made with love! #MiddleEasternCuisine #Milwaukee #Eastside #river west#EatHealthy #Shawarma
Shawarma king
2713 N Bremen StMEDITERRANEAN: Serving the best Mediterranean quality food made with love! #MiddleEasternCuisine #Milwaukee #Eastside #river west#EatHealthy #Shawarma
AFRICAN: Immy's African Cuisine offers a variety of ethnic and creative dishes that will please for any occasion.
Immy's African Cuisine
AFRICAN: Immy's African Cuisine offers a variety of ethnic and creative dishes that will please for any occasion.
CARRIBEAN JAMAICAN: Mobay Cafe is your destination for the Caribbean and Jamaican food in Milwaukee. Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour
Mobay Cafe
CARRIBEAN JAMAICAN: Mobay Cafe is your destination for the Caribbean and Jamaican food in Milwaukee. Lunch, Dinner and Happy Hour
FILIPINO: Milwaukee's Filipino food! Restaurant, food truck, catering, wedding services, or kamayan dinners visit our website to learn more! Est. 2014 sibling owned and operated located inside the ELEVEN25 buliding
Meat on the Street
FILIPINO: Milwaukee's Filipino food! Restaurant, food truck, catering, wedding services, or kamayan dinners visit our website to learn more! Est. 2014 sibling owned and operated located inside the ELEVEN25 buliding
BBQ: Barbeque meat smoked made to perfection. Dinners served with fries, coleslaw and baked beans. My favorite is Alicia's Sauce - Sweet & Spicy!
Pat's Rib Place at Milwaukee Public Market
BBQ: Barbeque meat smoked made to perfection. Dinners served with fries, coleslaw and baked beans. My favorite is Alicia's Sauce - Sweet & Spicy!
HIBACHI, CHINESE & SUSHI: Meiji Cuisine is a Japanese & Chinese restaurant that is designed for customers to have a relaxed and pleasant environment. It's a 25 minute drive from downtown, but definitely worth it for the awesome Monday & Tuesday specials!
Meiji Cuisine
2503 Plaza CtHIBACHI, CHINESE & SUSHI: Meiji Cuisine is a Japanese & Chinese restaurant that is designed for customers to have a relaxed and pleasant environment. It's a 25 minute drive from downtown, but definitely worth it for the awesome Monday & Tuesday specials!
INDIAN: Traditional Indian plates, cocktails & a lunch buffet are the specialty at this comfortable eatery.
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Cafe India Bay View
2201 S Kinnickinnic AveINDIAN: Traditional Indian plates, cocktails & a lunch buffet are the specialty at this comfortable eatery.
PERUVIAN: Cozy destination with exposed-brick walls & a hip vibe offering empanadas & salads, plus cocktails.
Triciclo Peru
PERUVIAN: Cozy destination with exposed-brick walls & a hip vibe offering empanadas & salads, plus cocktails.
BRUNCH: Globally inspired American breakfast & lunch fare plus carry-out coffee & pastries in art deco digs.
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Blue's Egg
317 N 76th StBRUNCH: Globally inspired American breakfast & lunch fare plus carry-out coffee & pastries in art deco digs.
CUSTARD: Famous, family-owned drive-in providing housemade frozen custard, milkshakes & other fast-food eats. Leon's offers 4 flavors - vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan, and flavor of the day! A 10 minute drive from downtown, but the best in the city!
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Leon's Frozen Custard
3131 S 27th StCUSTARD: Famous, family-owned drive-in providing housemade frozen custard, milkshakes & other fast-food eats. Leon's offers 4 flavors - vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan, and flavor of the day! A 10 minute drive from downtown, but the best in the city!
Engine Company No. 3
217 W National AveGreat brunch and mimosas!
Elsa's On the Park
833 N Jefferson StLate nights, delicious food, great martinis
Gourmet Popcorn & Lemonade - snacks, gifts and souvenirs. Located in a collective of 22+ other food, service and culture small businesses
Lush Popcorn
Gourmet Popcorn & Lemonade - snacks, gifts and souvenirs. Located in a collective of 22+ other food, service and culture small businesses
Nightlife
Brady St truly comes alive at night! Here are a few of my favorite places in walking distance.
Chic bi-level Middle Eastern restaurant & cocktail lounge with hookah & weekly belly dancers.
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Casablanca
728 E Brady StChic bi-level Middle Eastern restaurant & cocktail lounge with hookah & weekly belly dancers.
Lively watering hole open since 1978 offering sports TV screens, 1980s music & a dance floor.
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Jo-Cat's Pub
1311 E Brady StLively watering hole open since 1978 offering sports TV screens, 1980s music & a dance floor.
Concoctions specializes in unique and flavorful slushies that can be served with or without alcohol.
Concoctions
Concoctions specializes in unique and flavorful slushies that can be served with or without alcohol.
Up-Down Milwaukee is a 21+ arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, three classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, and an array of patio activities.
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Up-Down MKE
615 E Brady StUp-Down Milwaukee is a 21+ arcade and nostalgia-based bar featuring more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, three classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, and an array of patio activities.
Things To Do
Great ideas for Sightseeing and exploring some of my favorite things in Milwaukee
Rent a bike and explore! Ride to the lake or along the Oak Trail for a fun active outdoor activity.
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Bublr Bikes
335 W Michigan StRent a bike and explore! Ride to the lake or along the Oak Trail for a fun active outdoor activity.
Something fun to do! Nice afternoon or evening activity in walking distance. Good for kids or adults
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The Swing Park
1737 N Water StSomething fun to do! Nice afternoon or evening activity in walking distance. Good for kids or adults
Want a great, easy way to explore the city on foot? The Milwaukee RiverWalk winds through the heart of the city, tying together three distinct riverfront neighborhoods — the Historic Third Ward, Downtown, and Beerline B. It brings you to the doorstep of some of the city’s best restaurants, brewpubs, shops, and nightlife.
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Want a great, easy way to explore the city on foot? The Milwaukee RiverWalk winds through the heart of the city, tying together three distinct riverfront neighborhoods — the Historic Third Ward, Downtown, and Beerline B. It brings you to the doorstep of some of the city’s best restaurants, brewpubs, shops, and nightlife.
Veterans Park along Lake Michigan includes a kite store, large open grassy areas, a paved section of the Oak Leaf Trail, and a long lagoon with paddle boat, kayak, and stand up paddle board (SUP) rentals.
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Veteran's Park
1010 N Lincoln Memorial DrVeterans Park along Lake Michigan includes a kite store, large open grassy areas, a paved section of the Oak Leaf Trail, and a long lagoon with paddle boat, kayak, and stand up paddle board (SUP) rentals.
Discover culture and history through stories and interactive exhibits that celebrate expression, camaraderie, and love for the sport. With an unrivaled collection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and memorabilia on two floors of exhibits, a 20-acre, park-like campus, one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences and a full calendar of activities, the H-D Museum is one of Milwaukee’s top tourist destinations for visitors from around the globe.
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Museu Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal StDiscover culture and history through stories and interactive exhibits that celebrate expression, camaraderie, and love for the sport. With an unrivaled collection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and memorabilia on two floors of exhibits, a 20-acre, park-like campus, one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences and a full calendar of activities, the H-D Museum is one of Milwaukee’s top tourist destinations for visitors from around the globe.
See works of art from antiquity to present day in Wisconsin's largest art museum, famous for its moving Burke Brise Soleil, or “wings.”.
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Museu de Arte de Milwaukee
700 N Art Museum DrSee works of art from antiquity to present day in Wisconsin's largest art museum, famous for its moving Burke Brise Soleil, or “wings.”.
From ashes to entrepreneurial hub, the Sherman Phoenix stands as the heartbeat of the community. With 25+ small black-owned businesses and a magnetic atmosphere, visitors enjoy products, services, and community events.
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Sherman Phoenix
3536 W Fond Du Lac AveFrom ashes to entrepreneurial hub, the Sherman Phoenix stands as the heartbeat of the community. With 25+ small black-owned businesses and a magnetic atmosphere, visitors enjoy products, services, and community events.
The Market is Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destination! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods, you’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants.
Milwaukee Public Market
The Market is Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destination! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods, you’re sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants.
Whether it's a small group outing, a date night, or a corporate event, AXE MKE is the perfect way to spend a few hours throwing axes and drinking beer.
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AXE MKE
1924 E Kenilworth PlWhether it's a small group outing, a date night, or a corporate event, AXE MKE is the perfect way to spend a few hours throwing axes and drinking beer.
Underground tavern offering cocktails & indoor, design-your-own mini golf courses for ages 15 & up.
Nine Below
1905 E North AveUnderground tavern offering cocktails & indoor, design-your-own mini golf courses for ages 15 & up.
Paint & Sip! VIBEZ CREATIVE ARTS SPACE is an arts space for the community to learn, explore, and enjoy art through different mediums.
Vibez Creative Arts Space
Paint & Sip! VIBEZ CREATIVE ARTS SPACE is an arts space for the community to learn, explore, and enjoy art through different mediums.
One of the top urban beaches in the nation, Bradford Beach is the hottest place to be on a summer day. It's clean, full of activity, great views, and plenty of space to spread out, sunbathe, and swim. I personally love the tiki bars and people watching!
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Praia de Bradford
2400 N Lincoln Memorial DrOne of the top urban beaches in the nation, Bradford Beach is the hottest place to be on a summer day. It's clean, full of activity, great views, and plenty of space to spread out, sunbathe, and swim. I personally love the tiki bars and people watching!
Breweries
Eagle Park Brewing was founded by two brothers who live to write music and drink beer. Like their band, the brewing started in the garage, and like their songs, the beer tells a story. It’s a story of dedication and commitment to the craft beer community that comes through in every pour, every toast, and every taste.
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Eagle Park Brewing Company
823 E Hamilton StEagle Park Brewing was founded by two brothers who live to write music and drink beer. Like their band, the brewing started in the garage, and like their songs, the beer tells a story. It’s a story of dedication and commitment to the craft beer community that comes through in every pour, every toast, and every taste.
Modern brewery with a spacious, industrial-chic taproom offering craft beer & American plates.
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Good City Brewing
2108 N Farwell AveModern brewery with a spacious, industrial-chic taproom offering craft beer & American plates.
Cool taproom pouring signature & seasonal brews in a rustic space with woodsy decor & a patio.
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Cervejaria Black Husky
909 E Locust StCool taproom pouring signature & seasonal brews in a rustic space with woodsy decor & a patio.
A dog-friendly, family-friendly taproom that is located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. Bonus is Twisted Path Distillery is right next door.
New Barons Brewing Cooperative
2018 S 1st StA dog-friendly, family-friendly taproom that is located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. Bonus is Twisted Path Distillery is right next door.