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The Edison, Milwaukee, WI

The Edison

4.6
4.6
386 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 39 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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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
    Alex Sazama, Darleen Vanmanivong
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Edison offers a vibrant dining experience in the heart of the Third Ward. Guests rave about its "fantastic food and experience," and the attentive staff make celebrations special with personalized touches. While some find the pricing high, many agree the ambiance and flavors justify a visit.

386 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an overall great experience. Our waitress was very personable and helpful. The food was good, but chopped salad was not so chopped…. We would certainly return to Edison and recommend it to our friends.
    The EdisonResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Steve, Thank you so much for joining us at The Edison and for taking time to share feedback of your experience. We are delighted to hear the service was warm and welcoming and that you will return. We will certainly share your notes with regard to the chopped salad with the culinary team and appreciate the thoughtful input. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful experience soon. Thank you Steve and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  2. Mary

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a bit more upscale restaurant, so the prices reflect that. However, you don't mind spending that money if the food is worth it. And it is definitely worth it! Delicious! Terrific service, lovely ambiance. Made my daughter's birthday dinner special! Thank you!
    The EdisonResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Mary, Thank you for choosing to join us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear the cuisine surpassed expectations and that the server and team made your daughter's birthday dinner special! Thank you for celebrating with us, we certainly look forward to the opportunity to provide you and yours with another wonderful experience in the near future. Thank you Mary and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  3. Romy

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Edison has a great vibe! Cocktails were good (we ordered traditional as well as on menu). Food was super good - wide variety of mains that everyone enjoyed. We were celebrating christmas with our family and received excellent service of Alex. We also appreciated the free round of drinks from the owner who my niece chatted with at the bar :) That was a very kind gesture! We will be back for sure! Great place for locals and out of towners!!
    The EdisonResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Romy, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback of your time with us. We are absolutely thrilled to hear Alex facilitated in providing an exceptional experience for you and yours. He is a tremendous part of the team and we truly appreciate everything he does. We are so happy to hear your family celebration was thoroughly enjoyed and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you and yours with another wonderful dining experience at The Edison. Thank you Romy and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. The salmon was one of the best I’ve ever had, service was impeccable. Really love this spot. 
    The EdisonResponded on 18 December 2024
    Hello Brian, 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 the salmon is one of the best you have had, the charcoal fired grill imparts a rich flavor which works perfectly with the yuzu caviar sauce. Thank you for recognizing the hospitality from our team, we will certainly be sure to share with them. We look forward to providing you with another wonderful experience soon. Thank you Brian and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  5. Jon

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service. The Hot Chicken was neither hot (spicy) nor hot (temp) and a bit soggy. Fries were pretty good. Chablis was decent. Not feeling compelled to return but would recommend against it hence the three stars
    The EdisonResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hello Jon, Please accept my sincere apology with regard to the disappointing Hot Chicken you unfortunately received. We will be sure to share this with our executive chef to rectify our missteps in execution immediately. We appreciate your thoughtful input with regard to the other aspects of your time with us. We certainly hope you will return Jon so we may provide an experience up to our expectations. Thank you Jon, - The Edison Team

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  6. Sarah

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined at the Edison recently, the food was excellent, service prompt and the atmosphere was fun! I look forward to dining there again.
    The EdisonResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hello Sarah, Thank you for choosing to join us at The Edison and for sharing this fantastic feedback of your time with us. We truly appreciate your thoughtful observation of your visit and love that every facet of your time with us was thoroughly enjoyed. We hope you will join us again soon so we may provide another wonderful experience to you and yours. Thank you Sarah and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  7. Shelley

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parker rolls delicious as well as crab cake for appetizers. Very good staff and entrees all very flavorful! Love the big booths too!
    The EdisonResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hello Shelley, Thank you so much for dining with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share this wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear the staff provided a fantastic experience and that the cuisine was thoroughly enjoyed. The Parker House Rolls are just a fantastic way to start a meal and we are thrilled they did just that. We certainly hope you will join us again in the near future so we may provide you and yours with another memorable dining experience. Thank you Shelley and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  8. Jill

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is mediocre, my husbands steak entree arrived cold. Our waitress only engaged with us to order initially and then for the bill; we had to flag her down to order drinks/ next round. It was definitely disappointing end to a nice date evening, we won’t return.
    The EdisonResponded on 14 December 2024
    Hello Jill, Please accept my sincere apologies with regard to the poor experience you unfortunately received when you chose to join us at The Edison. Your feedback is vital to our entire team and I will be sure to immediately address the service issues with the team member. I have also brought this to the attention of our executive chef cold food is unacceptable. I am hoping you will allow us the opportunity to welcome you back to The Edison to provide you with an experience up to our expectations. I will be reaching out to provide a means to contact me directly so we may hopefully find a way to make this poor experience up to you and your husband. Thank you Jill, Patrick Erdman General Manager

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  9. Blair

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was sooooo good! We had the New York Strip and the Short Ribs and they were both amazing. Cocktails were great, service was speedy and very friendly. Highly recommend!!
    The EdisonResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hello Blair, Thank you for choosing to dine with us at The Edison and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear the staff were efficient as well as warm and welcoming. So happy to hear the New York Strip and Short Ribs were on point to surpassing expectations, we will be sure to share this with our culinary team. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with another wonderful dining experience soon. Thank you Blair and happy dining! - The Edison Team

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  10. Kevin

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Heidi was amazing and really made our night special. Beautiful restaurant and great food
    The EdisonResponded on 13 December 2024
    Hello Kevin, Thank you so much for recognizing Heidi! She is truly a valued leader and member of our team at The Edison. Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to share thoughtful feedback. We are thrilled to see expectations were executed to our standards. We certainly hope you will join us again in the near future so we may provide you with another wonderful dining experience. Thank you Kevin 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 4.6 stars by 386 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
10:00 pm
Booked 39 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
  • Area
    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
    Alex Sazama, Darleen Vanmanivong
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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