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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

4.8
4.8
1709 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,709 people are saying

Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue in Milwaukee is celebrated for its "wonderful cornbread" and "outstanding ribs." With a warm, lively atmosphere, the restaurant offers "great service" and a prime location near Fiserv Forum. Known for its attentive staff and delectable menu, Carson's is ideal for special occasions and pre-event dining.

1,709 Reviews
  1. Danielle VIP

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and attentive staff, love the chicken wings and ribs!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Danielle, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review at Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukeee. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us! We're especially happy you found our staff to be friendly and attentive, and that you love Carson’s Mediterranean chicken wings and award winning barbecue babyback ribs. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, and it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark. See you again soon! Sincerely, Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee RIBS . com

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  2. Katie VIP

    Milwaukee80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were wonderful, we love coming here
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 5 March 2025
    Dear Katie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us and that you found our food, service, ambiance, and value to be exceptional. We're especially pleased you found our restaurant to be quiet, as we strive to create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our guests. We love having you dine with us and look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team

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  3. MELISSAS

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love carsons! Always great food, great service and great price
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 3 March 2025
    Dear Melissa, Thank you for your 5-star review and the love 💕 . We're delighted that you enjoy Carson's and appreciate our consistent delivery of great food, service, and value. We value your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS.com

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  4. Erin

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal and an enjoyable time visiting with friends.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 3 March 2025
    Hello Erin. Thanks so much for your 5 star review of Carson’s Ribs of Milwaukee! We love hearing about our customers’ positive experiences, and we can’t wait to have you back.

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  5. Carly

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks great did food. Love going here before shows!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 23 February 2025
    Dear Carly, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the drinks, food, and atmosphere. We love being a part of your pre-show routine at Fiserv! See you again soon. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS.com

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  6. Felicia VIP

    Milwaukee32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience as always. Food and service were outstanding. It was a bit loud but it was Saturday night so to be expected.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 23 February 2025
    Dear Felicia, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had another excellent experience with us. We're especially pleased to read you enjoyed both the food and the service. We strive to provide outstanding hospitality, and it's wonderful to know that our team hit the mark. Regarding the noise level, we appreciate your understanding. Saturday nights can definitely get a bit lively (especially on event night when Justin Timberlake was next door at Fiserv!). Thanks again for your feedback and continued dining loyalty. See you again soon. Sincerely, Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS.com

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  7. Kimberly

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cucumber martini is the perfect refreshing drink when you want something that doesn’t have a heavy taste. The staff was amazing and help make our night great!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 22 February 2025
    Dear Kimberly, Thank you for your outstanding 5-star review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your recent dining experience at Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee. We are particularly pleased that you enjoyed our cucumber martini and found our staff to be exceptional. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience, and your positive feedback is invaluable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Carson's soon for another great night. Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS.com

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  8. Jeff

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service and great food. Look forward to a return soon!
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 19 February 2025
    Hello Jeff. Thank you for taking the time to leave Carson’s an awesome 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your recent visit and found our food great, service friendly, and ambiance to be exceptional. We love to create a welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue Milwaukee Team RIBS.com

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  9. Michael

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was top notch. Between the hostess getting us to our seats promptly and the bartender checking in on us, getting our drinks and serving our food was all great. The problem was with the noise level coming from the bar and the entry way. There were many people that were being very loud and disruptive, one person at the bar was having a conversation on speaker phone for over 30 minutes and it was very disruptive to the us and the other people sitting around the bar having dinner.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 16 February 2025
    Dear Michael, Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the service provided by our hostess and bartender. We apologize for the noise level you experienced during your visit on event night at Fiserv while being seated at the bar as per your request. We understand this can be disruptive when trying to enjoy a meal. We'll address this with our staff to take steps to ensure a more pleasant dining experience for our guests. In the future, please don't hesitate to real time notify a manager or request relocating to a quieter area if you encounter similar noise issues. We want you to have the best possible experience at our restaurant and will be happy to accommodate if we can. Sincerely, Carson‘s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue Milwaukee RIBS.com

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  10. Sheila

    Milwaukee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Brussel Sprouts were sticky sweet. The ribs were tough and VERY difficult to cut. The Caesar salad was excellent. So was the tiramisu.
    Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - MilwaukeeResponded on 16 February 2025
    Dear Sheila, We're happy you enjoyed the Caesar and tiramisu. While we appreciate feedback, let us emphasize the preparation and presentation of our legendary ribs adhere strictly to time-honored recipes and cooking methods. Commitment to consistency allows us to serve award-winning competition style ribs to millions of satisfied customers since 1977. Award-winning ribs should have tug and chew from bone and never mushy “fall off the bone” to be a winner. Texture is indicative of proper cooking and ensures the natural meat flavors preserve, which is the sole hallmark of our famed BBQ. We apologize brussel sprouts weren’t to your personal preference as we always strive to provide high-quality, delicious meals. Sincerely, Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue RIBS.com

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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 4.8 stars by 1709 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Carson's Prime Steaks & Famous Barbecue - Milwaukee

301 West Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
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