These days, eating options are as plentiful as fashion boutiques and galleries in the Historic Third Ward. From the fun and casual Milwaukee Ale House to the upscale Riverwalk Bistro, this neighborhood's eateries are sure to please most palates.

Alterra Coffee Roasters
170 S. 1st St., (414) 765-9873
Alterra is a Milwaukee staple. While they offer a limited food menu, what they do have is fresh and tasty. Of course, the real star at Alterra is the coffee. With the exception of the lakefront location, there's arguably no better Alterra location than in the Third Ward.

Bella Caffé
189 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 273-5620
bellacaffe.com
Perched at the corner of Milwaukee and Chicago Streets, Bella is a great morning, noon or late night stop. Featured lunch items include made-from-scratch soups that change daily. They've also got salads, quiche and more. They brew Alterra coffee, pour Rishi tea and serve wonderful desserts for your post theater, spa or shopping pleasure.

C. Adam's Bakery
Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., (414) 271-1871
cadamsbakery.com
Butter toffee brownies, orchard fresh streusel bars, toasted white chocolate coconut cream pie and amazing Wisconsin cookies with real maple syrup. These are just of few of the irresistible items featured at C. Adam's Bakery inside the Milwaukee Public Market. Owner Lisa Crum's passion for creating decadent desserts sparked at the tender age of 14 when her grandmother gave her some candy molds as a gift. Things took off from there. Local chocoholics will certainly recall Sweet Perks, Crum's former bakery in Wauwatosa, and her award-winning brownies.

Café Benelux
346 N. Broadway, (414) 223-2185
cafebenelux.com
Café Benelux features roof top seating and a European-style market, in addition to its café, restaurant and bar options. They also feature a grab n' go menu featuring muffins, fruit, sandwiches and more.

Café La Scala
631 E. Chicago St., (414) 223-2185
lascalamilwaukee.com
Café La Scala (formerly the Italian Community Center Ristorante) is a public restaurant inside the semi-private ICC that serves great food -- Italian and non-Italian -- in a casual, friendly atmosphere. There are pizzas and paninis at lunch, too.

Chic Lounge
131 N. Jackson St., (414) 763-9994
chicloungemilwaukee.com
If you want a trendy, artsy place with great food and great cocktails, Chic Lounge might be just the place. Featuring yummy menu with pizzas, sandwiches, and pastry-wrapped entrees, Chic Lounge also offers the daunting - but delicious - 6 Sandwiches for $6.50 option Tuesday through Friday during Happy Hour (5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.) And if you're still not convinced, they won the 2011 Third Ward Iron Bartender of the Year.

Club Charlies
320 E. Menomonee St., (414) 763-8548
clubcharlies.com
Club Charlies serves up some pretty good bar food in a city known for bar food. Charlies offers some great specials as well.

Coquette Café
316 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 291-2655
coquettecafe.com
The dark wood, mirrored back bar and glowing gold walls invite you in to experience top quality and unassuming fare that you might find in the home kitchens of French grandmothers. But, no need to travel that far. Just venture to the Landmark Building for authentic bistro fare. The flatbread pizzas are delightful and always get the pommes frites with aioli as your sandwich side.

Cuvee
177 N. Broadway 3rd Fl. (414) 225-9800
cuveemke.com
It doesn't matter if you're looking for a quiet night out with your sweetie or a party with girlfriends, look no further than Cuvee. Specializing in fine champagne, the lounge also offers a full-service smoke-free bar, cheese plates and truffles.

Fanatics Sports Center
185 N. Jefferson St., (414) 220-8336
theofficialfanatics.com
The addition of Fanatics Sports Center to the Third Ward may very well be the creation of one of the most extensive sports bars in the city. With dozens of televisions, stadium style seating and an incredible bar game selection, Fanatics caters to anyone looking to watch the big game. Full kitchen service includes appetizers, burgers and sandwiches.

Hilo Martini Lounge
185 N. Jefferson St., (414) 755-8652
Get your groove on or relax with a martini! Opened in 2008 by the owners of Fanatics Sport Center, Hilo is the perfect place to shed the workday blues with their weeknight drink specials. But you'd better come looking snazzy - they enforce their dress code.

Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub
222 E. Erie St., (414) 727-9300
hinterlandbeer.com
Hinterland, a Green Bay original, opened its second location in Milwaukee's Third Ward in Fall 2007. The fine dining restaurant features fresh wild game and seafood as well as an affinity for locally grown, fresh produce. Menu changes are made daily and seasonally. Patrons have the option of either a fine dining room for full dinner service or the more casual lounge for a smaller, scaled-back menu.

The Irish Pub
124 N. Water St., (414) 225-9400
theirishpub.us
Aiming to replicate the warmth, comfort and wit of pubs in Ireland, the Irish Pub offers traditional food in a traditional setting. The menu combines Irish classics with American bar style cuisine, offering subtle changes to American classics such as Jameson Whiskey wings, Irish nachos and Corned Beef Sandwiches. Though not visible from the street, the Irish Pub has a large interior courtyard for outdoor seating. Check out the daily drink specials.

Jing's
207 E. Buffalo St., (414) 271-7788
jingsmilwaukee.com
Jing's, the only Chinese restaurant in the Third Ward, serves authentic, homemade dishes available for carry out, delivery, catering and dine in. It opens daily at 11:30 a.m. for a lunch buffet.

Kafevino
330 E Menomonee St., (414) 224-4900
kafevino.net
Kafevino has a great wine list and a knowledgeable staff, which makes it a great place to learn what you do and don't like. A warm atmosphere and some late weekend hours make Kafevino a fantastic spot to meet up with friends.

Milwaukee Ale House
233 N. Water St., (414) 226-2337
ale-house.com
Craft brews, live music, great bar food and one of the city's best patios make the Ale House a favorite stop. Louie's Demise, Pullchain Pail Ale, Sheepshead Stout ... ale's what will cure ya at the Milwaukee Ale House. Swing night is Tuesday and late nights on Thursday rock with serious karaoke.

Page 1 of 2 (view all on one page)

Next >>