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Bridgewater Modern Grill, Milwaukee, WI

Bridgewater Modern Grill

4.6
4.6
1020 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Designed to inspire connectivity, The Bridgewater Modern Grill celebrates its home on the river with honest, unambiguous cooking. Quality meals and memories are enjoyed on the longest river-front patio in the city with one goal: bringing people together to enjoy everything Milwaukee has to offer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 299-6556
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Steve O'Neil
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    South 1st Street & Becher, just over the bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,020 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bridgewater Modern Grill impresses with a "great ambience" and "excellent service," making it a "neighborhood gem." Guests rave about the "delicious food," especially the crab cake Benedict, and the ambiance, enhanced by live music on special occasions. The "modern and classy atmosphere" and attentive staff consistently create a memorable dining experience.

1,020 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation almost two weeks in advance for a birthday dinner. Hostess assigned us a lousy table right by the front door - had to ask to speak to the manager to have a new table assigned. There was no acknowledgement by the hostess or our server that this was a special night for someone at our table. The area in which we were seated in the restaurant was way too loud - we had a difficult time hearing the conversation at our table. Food portions were very small for the high prices charged. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone in the future!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded today
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience at Bridgewater fell short of expectations, especially for such a special occasion. Please accept my sincere apologies for the seating arrangement and the lack of acknowledgment for the birthday celebration. We strive to provide every guest with a warm and memorable experience, and it’s clear we missed the mark in this instance. Your comments about the noise level and portion sizes are also important to us, and we’ll be reviewing these aspects to see how we can improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback. I hope we have the chance to provide you with the exceptional experience you deserve in the future. Sincerely,Rik AckenGeneral ManagerThe Bridgewater Modern Grill

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  2. MelJ

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group had a great experience. The food was delicious, our server Tracy was amazing, and the ambiance was great.

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  3. Judy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch was great. The service was excellent and the crab cake Benedict was excellent and was the fried chicken sandwich. We really enjoy Bridgewater. Their brunch/brunch menu is interesting and varied.

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  4. Savanah

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience. Great service. We had a lovely dining experience.

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  5. Elizabeth

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was very good. The crispy fingerling potatoes are really good. There is bacon on the burger, however it is not on the menus. If you don’t eat pork you will need to ask for it without bacon.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service, especially the crispy fingerling potatoes. I appreciate you bringing the bacon detail on the burger to our attention — that’s helpful feedback, and I’ll make sure to address it with our team. We hope to see you again soon for another great meal! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  6. Amy

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely drink selections (even had a mock-tail list and the drinks came out as well presented as the alcoholic ones). The Brie Appetizer and Meatballs were both good. Everyone enjoyed their food, the chicken and greens was the only one that got low reviews from the ordering party. It was Valentines weekend so they had some special food and drink options. I don’t know if they always have a singer as it was our first time, but he was really good; It drove a higher noise level in the space though. Noise was okay for us but did make conversation and even ordering difficult at times. Manager did come round unprompted to the tables which is always a good thing to see in restaurants, he asked how things were and for feedback. We said all was well because we were having a nice dinner and the chicken wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t great.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hi Amy, Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the drink selections, appetizers, and overall experience. I’m sorry to hear the chicken and greens didn’t meet expectations, and I’ll be sure to pass that along to our culinary team for improvement. We’re glad the live music added to the atmosphere, though we understand it can sometimes make conversation a bit challenging. It’s great to hear that you appreciated my visit to check in and gather feedback. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience, and we’ll work on making it even better! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  7. Vicki

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very modern and classy atmosphere. We all had a drink at the bar first, then sat down for dinner. Although it is winter, the restaurant has large garage doors that can be opened in the summer. We had a few apps (crab cakes and sourdough bread), then our main meal. Service was good, we didn’t feel rushed and we had a wonderful time. Since this was Valentines Days weekend, there was live music which was just great. Very cool!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hi Vicki, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed our drink selections, appetizers, and overall experience. I appreciate your feedback on the chicken, and I’ll be sure to share it with our culinary team. I’m also happy to hear you enjoyed the live music, though I understand the challenge it posed for conversation at times. It was a pleasure checking in with you during your visit, and I’m grateful for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time. Very delicious. Recommend it. You'll enjoy.
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hi there, Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your first visit and appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  9. Jim

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Valentine’s Day celebration was great. We’ll definitely be back!
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hi Jim, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a great Valentine’s Day celebration with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience! Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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  10. ava

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super great restaurant! I really enjoyed the food and the desserts were so good!! 10/10 recommend
    Bridgewater Modern GrillResponded on February 18, 2025
    Hi Ava, Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, desserts, and the service. It’s wonderful to know that our server made such a positive impact on your experience! We truly appreciate your 10/10 recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back soon. Warm regards, Rik Acken General Manager

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FAQs

Bridgewater Modern Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 299-6556.

Bridgewater Modern Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 1020 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 p.m.
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bridgewater Modern Grill

2011 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207-1101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South 1st Street & Becher, just over the bridge
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Steve O'Neil
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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