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Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.2
4.2
457 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for craft beers
At the heart of the 20-acre Harley-Davidson Museum campus, MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is a destination for connection, community, and conversation. MOTOR offers bold and spirited food and beverage with a focus on local products, genuine hospitality, and memory-making events that will keep guests coming back all year long.

Our desirable location in Milwaukee on the Menomonee River, combined with the iconic history of Harley-Davidson, fosters a unique and inviting space for people to gather and connect beyond the plate.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 287-2778
  • Website
    http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
  • Private party facilities
    Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. Like the Museum, MOTOR serves up the best of American culture in an inspiring setting. Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. MOTOR is a seamless blend of industry and refinement - perfect for casual or formal events. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture. Sounds like a recipe for a truly successful event.
  • Location
    401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    6th Street
  • Parking details
    Free!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Breakfast with Santa in Rumble (above MOTOR)!

    USD 15.95 - USD 29.95 per person

    Prepaid

    1 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
    Choose from one of the first three Sundays in December from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We’re offering a full holiday experience including a delicious brunch buffet in Rumble, letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday movies, and of course photos with our guest from the North Pole! Kid's ticket includes free admission to the world's only Harley-Davidson museum (with purchase of adult museum ticket).

  • Friday Fish Fry - It's a Wisconsin Tradition!

    USD 16.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIDAY FISH FRY Beer-battered and golden fried with crispy french fries, fresh jicama slaw, cornbread and tartar sauce for $16.95

Menu

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What 457 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers a unique dining experience with its cool Harley vibe and scenic outdoor seating. Guests appreciate the "excellent food and service" and the fun, historic riverfront setting. While some find the music loud, others enjoy live entertainment. It's perfect for casual outings or business lunches.

457 Reviews

  1. Fred

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I attended Motor at the Harley with some 3 friends. I loved the ambience it’s very well put together. The food was very good. The service on the other hand in my opinion seemed a little off putting. It took an hour to receive our order although people came in well after us received the same type of order of burgers and fries came before us. I didn’t care for our waitress demeanor, seemed a little aggressive like we were bothering her. Another waitress had to serve us our food ( really nice ) because ours was no where to be found. Good food but won’t be back….

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  2. SELMA

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG THE FOOD HERE IS FREAKING AMAZING !!!!! THE ATMOSPHERE SO WELCOMING ....KIM WENTZ WAS THE BEST.. BEST SERVER EVER... SHE WAS LOVELY ..ATTENTIVE AND SO SMILEY SHE MADE US FEEL SO WELCOMED ALONG WITH THE FRONT HOSTESS THIS PLACE IS A MUST GO !!! 5 STARS !!!!!*****
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thank you, Selma!

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  3. Dorothy

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience and great food. Nice ambiance with Harley Museum in background.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thank you, Dorothy!

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  4. JOHN

    Milwaukee

    352 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    352 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We've eaten at the HD restaurant several times and it's always great food and reasonable prices. I had the fish fry and it is second to none. I also had a cup of chili and liked it alot. My wife had the steak salad and was surprised to get a nice sized steak that was very tender and juicy. Parking is never a problem like alot of other restaurants in the downtown area.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 28 October 2024
    John - thank you for your review! We hope to welcome you back to MOTOR again soon.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Solo dinner on Friday night. Although there were not a lot of customers, the service was slow. The food was fantastic but there was extremely loud music. I think I would have had a difficult time had I been with other people that I wanted to converse with. Overall, I would return again because I did enjoy the food but I would keep in mind to expect a very loud environment.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 28 October 2024
    Hi - thank you for your review!! We appreciate it and hope to welcome you back again.

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  6. Theresa

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Having hearing impaired persons in my group made it impossible to sit in the main dining area due to the excessively loud Blues, solo act. He was good but the volume was ridiculous. Fortunately, we were able to sit in the bar for dinner and hold a conversation while enjoying the solo act from a distance. How patrons put up with that volume is beyond me and I'm not hearing impaired. BBQ platter was very good as was the Shrimp Pasta. Service by Megan in the bar was excellent.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 30 September 2024
    Theresa - Thank you for your insightful review! We will take this feedback into consideration moving forward. We're glad that you enjoyed your meal and server and hopefully you are able to join us again soon.

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  7. Gary

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The noise level is very high...hard to hold a conversation with our friends..we chose to eat in the bar area next door to the restaurant.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 24 September 2024
    Gary - thank you for your review. We will certainly take your feedback under advisement.

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  8. Tim

    Milwaukee

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner on a picture perfect Blues and BBQ Summer evening all with live music and wonderful outdoor setting. Our waitress Vanessa was fantastic as were other staff we interacted with. Will definitely return.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 3 September 2024
    Thank you for this review, Tim. We're so glad you enjoyed BBQ and Blues, we hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Tonga

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, fun surroundings, spacey restaurant. Lots of outdoor entertainment around the restaurant
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 3 September 2024
    Tonga- thank you so much for your review! We're so happy you enjoyed your time and hope you join us again soon.

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  10. KaraM

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place if visiting the museum….but be prepared to wait! Arrived for our reservation at 1 pm, seated and ordered. It took 75 minutes for our food to arrive.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 20 August 2024
    Thank you Kara for your review! We appreciate your feedback and will work to shorten those waiting times in the future.

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FAQs

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 287-2778.

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum is rated 4.2 stars by 457 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th Street
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (414) 287-2778
  • Catering
    Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
  • Private party facilities
    Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. Like the Museum, MOTOR serves up the best of American culture in an inspiring setting. Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. MOTOR is a seamless blend of industry and refinement - perfect for casual or formal events. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture. Sounds like a recipe for a truly successful event.

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