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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.5
4.5
421 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
The Edison is an inspired, neighborhood restaurant. We believe in being thoughtful in the way we prepare your food and engage with our community. And like you, we know the value of a great meal shared between friends. Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Edison serves indulgent, classic American cuisine and nostalgic cocktails at our pre-prohibition, speakeasy-inspired bar.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (414) 269-6306
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Kemmler
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison delights with "superb" bison burgers and "amazing" short ribs, perfect for any occasion. Diners love the "EXCELLENT NA beverage options" and "beautiful ambiance." The restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, "fantastic" cocktails, and attentive service, making it a top choice in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

421 Reviews
  1. JASON

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been for dinner in the past and really enjoyed it. We decided to give the brunch a try and we were not disappointed. We went with another couple and tried a variety of things. "The Benny" was a big hit, as was the ricotta scrambled eggs. As a table, we also shared the pigs in a blanket, a side of grits, and mac and cheese. All the choices were delightful. Our server was super cheerful and really heightened the experience. The grits were creamy, and the cheddar was well incorporated. A dash of hot sauce was all the seasoning they needed. Our poached eggs on the Benny were cooked perfectly and paired well with the prime rib and English muffin. Two of us had coffee and they have a coffee machine that allowed for all the styles of coffee you could imagine. The other two of us had their craft cocktail, of the bourbon variety, which was delicious, and a little dangerous in the most delightful way. Would highly recommend. We only wish the opened sooner, as they do not start until 11am.

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  2. Brendan

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant. We always enjoy coming back here as often as possible.
    The EdisonResponded today
    Hello Brenden, Thank you so much for your continued support and for sharing this gratifying feedback. We are delighted to hear we have become your favorite restaurant and will take this to heart. Our entire team is proud to welcome back our valued regulars and we cannot thank you enough. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back to The Edison in the near future. Thank you Brenden and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  3. Michael

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about it - other than being seated right next to the kitchen entry.
    The EdisonResponded today
    Hello Michael, Thank you for joining us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to see your visit was on point with our expectations and appreciate the five star review. We apologize for the location in which you were sat and will work to make every part of our dining room a welcome and comfortable spot. We certainly hope you will join us again soon at The Edison so we may provide you with another wonderful dining experience. Thank you Michael and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  4. Pauletta

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good service was just didn’t like when first checked in the manager was kinda rude
    The EdisonResponded today
    Hello Pauletta, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. While we are delighted to hear the cuisine and service were thoroughly enjoyed we are sorry for the welcome at our front desk not being up to expectation. We truly want to welcome all of our guests warmly and will diligently work with the team member to improve upon our hospitality from arrival to depature. Thank you Pauletta and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  5. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The gnocchi was devine, with steak it was amazing.
    The EdisonResponded today
    Hello David, Thank you so much for choosing to join us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear the gnocchi was thoroughly enjoyed and that the hospitality you received was up to our expectations. We truly thank you for your support and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful dining experience in the near future. Thank you David and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  6. Samantha

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heidi was our server- she was great, recommended dishes that did not disappoint! Will be back!
    The EdisonResponded today
    Hello Samantha, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking time to acknowledge the hospitality provided to you by Heidi. She is a consummate professional and we truly value having her be apart of our team of dedicated professionals. We are delighted that her recommendations provided an excellent evening. Thank you Samantha, we certainly hope you will join us again soon at The Edison! - The Edison Team

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  7. Carol

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went there for lunch. They first directed us to a small table for two where there is a half wall between that table and another table for two. Way too small so we asked and got changed to a booth. We were torn between ordering just appetizers or a sandwich. Their appetizers seemed very appealing, but we chose the soup and sandwich. The French Onion soup was excellent. The sandwiches, with green salad, were very good as well.
    The EdisonResponded today
    Hello Carol, Thank you for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this feedback. We are delighted to hear your seating request was accommodated and that you enjoyed the French onion soup and sandwiches. We are actively working to adjust our dining room to allow for more private interactions and assure you we will be diligent in making this change. We hope you will join us again soon in the near future so we may provide you with another wonderful dining experience. Thank you Carol and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  8. vicky

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Service was prompt. Food delicious.
    The EdisonResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Vicky, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that everything was wonderful and that the service was prompt and on point. We cannot thank you enough for your support and patronage and look forward to you joining us again soon in the near future. Thank you Vicky and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  9. Andrea

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointed in the communication NOT posted regarding 2/9! It was my boyfriend’s birthday so I booked a high top for mid afternoon- food, drinks, and Super Bowl. Not only were their phones not working for a couple days to confirm booking but their website also didn’t inform me they were closing for the day @ 3:00. So we show up to celebrate and only see a sign saying closed. We had to quickly come up w a new plan and inform friends of the change of plans. Very disappointed!
    The EdisonResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Andrea, Please accept my sincere apology with regard to the unfortunate handling of your reservation yesterday. I am hoping I can speak with you further to better address the details of your reservation. I will be sending a private message with my contact information. Thank you Andrea Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  10. Mushir

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty with great appetizers and dessert Entrees a bit slow to arrive
    The EdisonResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Mushir, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear the cuisine was enjoyed and the service was on point for your visit. We do apologize for the delay in the entrees arriving to the table and will be sure to address this matter with our executive chef immediately. We certainly hope you will join us again in the near future. Thank you Mushir and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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FAQs

The Edison offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 269-6306.

The Edison is rated 4.5 stars by 421 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 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Edison

322 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5816

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway just South of St Paul
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Kemmler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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