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Birch - Milwaukee

4.9
4.9
1008 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Lively
A hyper-seasonal New American Restaurant celebrating Wisconsin farmers & food producers and cooking over an open fire.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 323-7372
  • Website
    http://www.birchonpleasant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Knall
  • Catering
    We can customize our off-site catering menu for groups of 10-150. Please email us at hello@birchonpleasant.com for more details. Thank you!
  • Private party facilities
    Are you interested in hosting a private event at Birch? We can host events from 20 - 100 people. Our team will work with you to curate a menu and atmosphere that your guests will remember long after the event is over. Our unique space will make your event one of a kind.
  • Location
    459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    N Water St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Feb French Bistro Pop-Up

    20 Feb 2025 only
    We recently announced that we’re opening a French Bistro later this year in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. To preview the grand opening, we’re hosting a pop-up event featuring a la carte French Bistro Dishes, inspired by the new restaurant’s ambiance and cuisine. Join us for an evening of delicious French flavors and a taste of what awaits you at our new restaurant!
    Feb French Bistro Pop-Up photo

  • Mar Pepe's Oyster Bar

    13 Mar 2025 only
    Book a one-hour slot at the counter for a special menu. You could move to the dining room for dinner afterwards or make this the event of your night! Grab a friend and join us! To whet your appetite, this was the menu last time we did the pop-up. It might change, but we promise it will be just as exciting!! C H I L L E D Chilled Island Creek Oysters | Pickled Habanada Mignonette Marinated Crab Tostada | Fermented Pepper | Red King Radish | All The Herbs Steelhead Trout Tartare | Horseradish H O T Wood Roasted Oysters | Jimmy Nardello Pepper Butter | Pistachio Bread Crumbs Grilled Head On Shrimp | Chili Crisp
    Mar Pepe's Oyster Bar photo

  • Mar French Bistro Pop-Up

    20 Mar 2025 only
    We recently announced that we’re opening a French Bistro later this year in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. To preview the grand opening, we’re hosting a pop-up event featuring a la carte French Bistro Dishes, inspired by the new restaurant’s ambiance and cuisine. Join us for an evening of delicious French flavors and a taste of what awaits you at our new restaurant!
    Mar French Bistro Pop-Up photo

Menu

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What 1,008 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Best Food

  • Wisconsin

    Best Value

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambience

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Birch in Milwaukee is a culinary gem celebrated for its "remarkable" food and "impeccable" service. Diners rave about the inventive tasting menus, expertly crafted cocktails, and "fantastic" ambiance. Highlights include the focaccia with ricotta and goat milk cheesecake. With "outstanding" experiences consistently delivered, Birch remains a top dining destination.

1,008 Reviews

  1. Alyssa

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birch never fails to deliver an amazing dinner and overall wonderful experience. The food is beautifully presented and delicious. Each person we interacted with was extremely warm and pleasant. Highly recommend.

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  2. Dan

    VIP

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are big fans of Birch, which is why we dined here on Valentine’s Day. We sat at the chef’s counter and really enjoyed the experience from beginning to end. It’s easy to see why Chef Knall is a 2025 James Beard nominee for best Chef Midwest. The GM at Birch is so personable and acknowledges us on every visit. It’s no wonder his staff is so helpful and courteous. Book your reservation with confidence.

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  3. Joshua

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible dining experience, from the beginning to the end.

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  4. Steve

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food great ambience. Our first time and really enjoyed it. The reason for not giving five stars was their drinks. Our wine had around 4 ounces and our espresso martini while amazing was gone in four sips (in a cordial glass) just an opportunity to revisit this part of your business. Really enjoyed it past that 👍

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  5. Gage

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty food and great service. Enjoyed sitting at the chefs counter

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  6. Robert

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my Wife out for her birthday, 1st time at The Birch. No disappointment at all, very much enjoyed our meal and dessert was the best we’ve had in a long time. We did order the steak for two and the steak was done perfectly. Only thing I would’ve been nice was having a starch with the meal like a potato, rice or even pasta. Will be stopping again shortly with a couple friends.

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  7. Nancy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork chop entree was the best I’ve ever had and will set the standard for any other! Our friends also had the pork and were equally impressed. Unfortunately, my husband’s walleye entree was disappointing as it wasn’t filleted thoroughly and he choked on some bones; he did not like the tortilla-like wrap that accompanied it. He was also surprised that Tito’s was the best vodka option. The two desserts, both different chocolate options, were scrumptious and not overly rich like flourless cake. They were both heavenly and decadent!! Our server was outstanding.

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  8. Adam

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fine dining in a comfortable environment, I love watching the Chef’s work at the counter. Great front of the house staff, thoughtful through and through.

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  9. Matthew

    VIP

    St. Louis

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional. First class food and service. Phenomenal.

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  10. Matthew

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a good experience. The focaccia with ricotta Is stellar. The toffee pudding is another standout dish.

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FAQs

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Birch - Milwaukee is rated 4.9 stars by 1008 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 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Birch - Milwaukee

459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N Water St
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Knall
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.birchonpleasant.com/
  • Phone number
    (414) 323-7372
  • Catering
    We can customize our off-site catering menu for groups of 10-150. Please email us at hello@birchonpleasant.com for more details. Thank you!
  • Private party facilities
    Are you interested in hosting a private event at Birch? We can host events from 20 - 100 people. Our team will work with you to curate a menu and atmosphere that your guests will remember long after the event is over. Our unique space will make your event one of a kind.
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