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Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurant Carson’s - Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee

4.7
4.7
1662 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
America's #1 BBQ since 1977, Carson's dedication to hearty portions, homemade recipes, and an unwavering commitment to the finest quality makes it no wonder why we earn that title year after year.

Carson's slow-smoked Essential Chicago BBQ babyback ribs are the star attraction, but other must-try BBQ or Greek Chicken and Chops, USDA Certified Black Angus and Prime Steaks, Award-Winning Cole Slaw, exceptional salad dressings, scratch-made potato sides, shrimp, and salmon.

Indulge in our attentive & personal service in time-tested old-school ambiance; high-backed leather booths, white tablecloths, and roomy chairs & barstools. Above the glow of candlelight, the likes of Frank Sinatra, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and hundreds of other notable Carson's fans join you in your meal. Located just steps from the Fiserv Forum, Carson's stands at the Milwaukee riverfront on the ground floor of The Moderne high-rise.
Come see why Carson's is a quintessential landmark restaurant for over 45 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 223-3311
  • Website
    http://ribs.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    The Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Catering
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-us<br />OR Visit our website RIBS.COM<br />THE Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-usOR Visit our website RIBS.COMTHE Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Location
    301 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    N Old World 3rd St
  • Parking details
    Valet is available during Fiserv events, Bucks games, and every Friday and Saturday night. $12 for dine-in only and $40 to dine-in and keep your vehicle valeted during the event. (Prices are subject to change.)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee delivers consistently exceptional dining experiences with "amazing service & food delicious." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere," attentive staff, and flavorful menu, especially the ribs and pork chops. Whether for a special occasion or casual meal, Carson's never disappoints, ensuring "wonderful service" and a warm, welcoming environment.

1,662 Reviews

  1. ann

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined before the Bucks game. We were greeted warmly and seated at a beautiful round, corner table. Our server, Savannah, was absolutely outstanding! Our meal was paced flawlessly, the beer was served cold in frosty mugs, the steaks were cooked perfectly, and everything tasted great! Management stopped by to check in and make sure everything was prepared to our liking. An overall great dinner that did not disappoint! Highly recommend!

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  2. Darice

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time as always. Whenever I’m home visiting, I love to get a chance to visit Carsons.

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  3. Cara

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined before MU game - sat at the bar and bartender/server was very attentive especially helping my friend find the right choices for her meal (vegan). Always have a positive experience - we keep coming back!

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  4. Benita

    Milwaukee

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was Delicious. Food was hot. Big portions. Love the Caesar salad and corn bread. Our server was great. Kept checking back to see if we needed anything.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 2 days ago
    Good Afternoon Benita. How wonderful to read your 5 star compliments here about Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee. It is so great to see happy guests enjoying our delicious hot food, large portion sizes, caesar salad with homemade dressing, and scratch made corn bread. We will pass along your excellent service to the management team. Your server was Krysti if you would like to request her as your server in the future. Thank you so much.

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  5. Terri

    Milwaukee

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were great. Our server, Lauren, was great. Our first time at Carson's. We will definitely be back.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Terri. Thank you for your glowing comments about the great service you received from Lauren and your 5 star experience. We are extremely fortunate to work with an amazing team here at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee. We very much look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back for more pleasurable dining experiences again anytime.

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  6. Cheryl

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Lemon Drop Martini in town. The perfect combination of sour and sweet plus super cold. Service is always great. We love dining at Carson’s before Marquette games.

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  7. Faith

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambience is always great. Our server was so nice and friendly. I always have a great time at Carson’s.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Faith. Thank you for your 5 star comments about the nice friendly service you received from Kain during your great dining experience. We are quite pleased to know you enjoy the ambiance at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee and always have a great time with us as well. We appreciate your dining loyalty and taking your time to review us highly. See you again soon.

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  8. Alexis

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always and Lauren was a phenomenal server.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Alexis. Thank you for taking the time to provide such a positive review about our amazing food following your recent 5 star dining experience at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee. We truly appreciate you letting everyone know your server Lauren provided phenomenal service as well. We will give Lauren and the team kudos for a job well done and look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind Regards.

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  9. Jake

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food and outstanding service - love the Mediterranean flavors they feature.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on November 14, 2024
    Thank you so much Jake for your lovely review of Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee and your kind words about your server. We are always happy to hear when our customers get the 5 star service and food they deserve. We welcome you back anytime to enjoy more Mediterranean deliciousness and outstanding service.

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  10. Brittney

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The hostess was amazing, she totally stepped up to help where needed!! Not fair the bartender automatically gets 18%, esp if he’s not tipping her out.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for your excellent 5 star rating. The staff member that assisted is a manager and paid salary to assist as needed or necessary for ultimate guest satisfaction. We appreciate your compliments and will let the manager know you thought they were awesome.

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FAQs

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 223-3311.

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee is rated 4.7 stars by 1662 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee

301 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Old World 3rd St
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is available during Fiserv events, Bucks games, and every Friday and Saturday night. $12 for dine-in only and $40 to dine-in and keep your vehicle valeted during the event. (Prices are subject to change.)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    The Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://ribs.com/
  • Phone number
    (414) 223-3311
  • Catering
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-us<br />OR Visit our website RIBS.COM<br />THE Essential Barbecue Restaurant
  • Private party facilities
    Contact our Party Planner at ribs.com/contact-usOR Visit our website RIBS.COMTHE Essential Barbecue Restaurant

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