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The Social American Tavern, Milwaukee, WI

The Social American Tavern

3.4
3.4
85 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Wisconsin’s strong heritage of family-owned and small farms is reflected in The Social’s seasonal menu. We offer farm-inspired American food, prepared with local and sustainable ingredients obtained from a 200-mile radius. Traditional, rustic Wisconsin ingredients are given a modern interpretation by adding creative flavor combinations. Our mission is to serve honest, local ingredients, with informed service, in a comfortable setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 271-6611
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    From contemporary cuisines to locally sourced ingredients, we ensure to provide the most delicious food for you and your guests. Talk to us about your catering needs and let our culinary team customize a menu to fit your taste. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Event catering is provided by The Social American Tavern at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown in one of the beautifully appointed spaces. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    Broadway & East Michigan
  • Parking details
    Valet is open at the hotel, metered parking along the streets, and two pay to park lots one block south
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Buffet

    USD 0.00 - USD 59.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    $59 per person $25 Kids 12 and under 3 under free 2-6pm Carved to order Turkey Cranberry Sauce and Giblet Gravy Honey Baked Ham with Pineapples Fresh baked biscuits and corn bread Cranberry corn bread stuffed chicken with Maple Burr Blanc Pecan crusted Salmon with sautéed fennel and caramelized onions Corn Bread dressing Green Bean casserole Parmesan Brussel sprouts Candied sweet potatoes Garlic Mashed potatoes Seafood display Oysters, Shrimp, mussels, Scallop crudo Apple and Cranberry salad Roasted beet and spinach salad Social wedge salad Fall Pasta salad Chef Holiday desserts
  • Xmas eve Prime Rib Dinner

    USD 56.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    King Cut 15oz $56 Queen Cut 10oz $46 Comes with soup or salad Baked Potato and seasonal Veg Other special option for that night Salmon Wellington $36 Rice pilaf, Spinach, Mustard Cream Sauce Comes with soup or salad Butternut Squash Ravioli $28 Maple Burr Blanc, Toasted almonds Comes with soup or salad

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Mon - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm,Wed - Sat - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Join us from 3-6 PM every Monday-Friday

    Happy Hour photo
  • Singo Bingo

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
    Welcome to Singo Bingo - the ultimate combination of bingo and music! Get ready to sing along and mark off your bingo card as our DJ plays all your favorite hits. This in-person event is perfect for music lovers and bingo enthusiasts alike. Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, music, and prizes. Don't miss out on this unique experience that will have you dancing in your seat! Grab your friends and come on down to Singo Bingo for a night of entertainment you won't forget!

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

85 Reviews
  1. Kristifer

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was great and so was the drink selection. However, the was subpar and nothing to write home about. I doubt I’ll ever come back.

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  2. Stacy

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken was inedible! Decor and ambience was beautiful
    The Social American TavernResponded on 4 November 2024
    Stacy thanks for the review, My apologies on the subpar food. thank you for the nice words on the decor.

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  3. Stephanie

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for downtown dining week. The salads were dry, not enough dressing. Sloppy Joe sliders were very salty. Dessert and drinks were ok. Service was slow, but not many people working

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  4. Happyday

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 June 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    First time we were here it was amazing so we're excited to come back our excitement quickly went to regret. There were 4 of us for brunch, 2 orders no issues while 2 orders arrived ice cold, bread was hard as a brick. We decided to order something different based only to be further disappointed again we could not even cut the bread with a knife and the eggs, not cooked. Manager was less than helpful and seemed un interested... NEVER GOING BACK!

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  5. MarciaC

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were at The Social as part of MKE downtown dining. The elote soup and the arugula salad were both very good. I was there with a party of four. We each had a different one of the entrees and we all pronounce them very good. I was surprised however that the sloppy joe sliders were actually better than the buttermilk chicken sliders. For dessert most of us had the Strawberry Shortcake and of course that was good too. Overall a very pleasant dining experience and the service was very good also.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our time at The Social American Tavern! Zoe was a great and friendly bartender and our appetizer at the bar came out minutes after we ordered. Dinner was delish and the aesthetic was beautiful. Ariel did take my plate with two crispy bites of schnitzel left as my head was turned, but overall, great experience.

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  7. ShanekaW

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. I will go back soon , staff was attentive
    The Social American TavernResponded on 30 April 2024
    Thank you for your Great rating hope to see you again soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Bacon Brussels and cheese curd apps were good - and could have easily fed four as a starter. There were just two of us, so way too much food as a starter. Not to worry tho, cos the mains took so long to come out (green goddess salad and a chicken Caesar) that we had to leave as we had tickets for a show. 40 mins from order to no delivery is too long - for salads. Martini’s were good, service lacking
    The Social American TavernResponded on 11 April 2024
    Thank you for your feedback and your rating. We are glad that you liked some aspects of your dining experience, but we are sorry that you were not completely satisfied. We appreciate your suggestions and we will work on improving our food and service. We hope to see you again soon and impress you more.

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  9. Jillian

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great. Very attentive at the perfect level. The wings were good, the BLT was not even close to worth the price and had maybe two total pieces of bacon on it. Also the quality was mediocre. Some of the other food was ok. Mac and cheese was not good. Seems pretty hit or miss. Service though! They've got that down.
    The Social American TavernResponded on 11 April 2024
    Thank you for your review and you’re rating. We are happy that you liked our staff, but we are disappointed that you did not like our food. We apologize for any mistake or dissatisfaction that you faced. We respect your opinion, and we will work on improving our quality. We hope to serve you again in the future and exceed your expectations.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Great atmosphere . Even made a birthday special
    The Social American TavernResponded on 11 April 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review and you’re rating. We are pleased that you had a memorable experience at our restaurant. We appreciate your business and your feedback.

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FAQs

The Social American Tavern is rated 3.4 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Social American Tavern

611 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway & East Michigan
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet is open at the hotel, metered parking along the streets, and two pay to park lots one block south
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 271-6611
  • Catering
    From contemporary cuisines to locally sourced ingredients, we ensure to provide the most delicious food for you and your guests. Talk to us about your catering needs and let our culinary team customize a menu to fit your taste. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Event catering is provided by The Social American Tavern at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown in one of the beautifully appointed spaces. Contact thesocialmke@firsthospitality.com for more information.
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