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Buckley's Restaurant & Bar, Milwaukee, WI

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
381 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Buckley's is a cozy neighborhood spot in the heart of Milwaukee's East Town. Located two blocks from Lake Michigan and the Calatrava, Buckley’s is an ideal all occasion restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. An ever-evolving menu showcases seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. To compliment your dining experience, peruse the thoughtfully curated 200 bottle wine list or select a beverage from an extensive cocktail program that has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the city. Customize your dining experience to meet your needs whether you choose to enjoy a four course meal or simply grab a burger at the bar. However you choose to enjoy a visit to Buckley’s, do not forget to order a signature house-made dessert. You won’t regret it.

At this family owned and operated restaurant, guests are treated like family. Come see for yourself!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:15–22:00
  • Phone number
    (414) 277-1111
  • Website
    http://www.buckleysmilwaukee.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    801 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3908
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Cass Street and Wells Street
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 381 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Ambience

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambience

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buckley's Restaurant & Bar is a charming spot in Milwaukee known for its "phenomenal food" and "superb atmosphere." Guests rave about the "creative cocktails" and "extensive wine menu." The "friendly staff" and "cozy ambience" make every visit a delight. Notable dishes include the "sourdough with truffle cheddar" and "carrot cake."

381 Reviews

  1. Colleen

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love how from the moment I enter Buckley’s I’m greeted with such grace, and then overwhelmed with the beautiful food and beverage suggestions by the passionate staff. So fun and so delicious! Well done Buckley’s….such an important jewel in our Milwaukee restaurant landscape.

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  2. Ronnie

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buckley’s and it’s staff has always treated me well. From the last minute requests to the quality of food. The staff are so friendly and makes you feel welcome like a neighbor. Always pleased to see their menu and how creative dishes are. A positive review EVERY single visit.

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  3. Kathy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the pork chop was burnt the chicken piccata was also burnt. the mushroom pasta was too oily. disappointed.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal at a fair price while the atmosphere was superb. They boast a large selection of wines and spirits to complement any palate. Definitely would return in the future.

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Buckley's The food and service (Tyler was our server) were great. We'll definitely be back.

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  6. Ray

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Great vibes and A1 service. Definitely a gem. 1 of my favorite restaurants. I will be visiting again

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  7. Laur

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was one of the best in Milwaukee. We got a seat right by the window, and I love the old architecture inside the building. Our food was delicious, I would highly recommend the sourdough with truffle cheddar and chive butter as an appetizer. The only thing I wish is that they had more steak options. They only had one steak option was $45 sirloin steak. Other than that, it was great!

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  8. Eric

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and was relaly impressed with the food!

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  9. John

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our chard and beet salad was delicious as was the mushroom pasta. However, the Faroe Island Salmon was very disappointing. Something was amiss when the salmon was served skin side up. The salmon was placed over a rice soup, not a sauce, that produced a consistency much like mashed potatoes. Instead of a flakey, firm filet, the salmon was not edible. Wait staff apologized and offered to produce another serving of the salmon or order something else. I declined since the mushroom pasta entre was almost finished. We concluded the meal with Pam's carrot cake which was very good as usual. We were not charged for the dessert. Wait staff could have been more attentive to refresh end of dinner hot water for tea and coffee. We have been loyal diners at Buckley's for many years and will continue to be.

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  10. Brittni

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buckley’s has been a staple in my rotation for years. Wolfgang and Tyler always hold down the bar area and make dining there a great experience. A perfect place to dine solo, also.

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FAQs

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 277-1111.

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 381 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

801 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3908

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Cass Street and Wells Street
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:15–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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