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Milwaukee Sail Loft, Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Sail Loft

4.2
4.2
172 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in the heart of the trendy Historic Third Ward
The Milwaukee Sail Loft is a unique and scenic location for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy a glass of wine and an appetizer while visiting the unique and eclectic Historic Third Ward. While Cruising down the river, make our dock your stop along the way.

At the Milwaukee Sail Loft, our mission is to make each visit nothing short of the finest experience. With our friendly staff and waterfront location, we strive to provide you with seamless service and a remarkable experience. We have one of the best locations in the area to spend an evening watching the sun set or enjoy an afternoon relaxing at the water's edge.

Our team of chefs strives for excellence in preparing unique menu selections using the highest quality of natural and sustainable ingredients in our from scratch kitchen. Daily specials in both our restaurant and bar make every visit different than the last.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 223-0100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Sail Loft welcomes you to our one of a kind scenic location! The Sail Loft is the perfect venue to host your special occasion. Our all seasons panoramas of breath-taking views is the perfect backdrop for your event. We offer a private dining space that accommodates groups from 30-90. Please contact our Events Manager amy@milwaukeesailloft.com
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Where Erie Street meets the river
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located 1/2 mile from the Historic Third Ward stop via The Hop MKE street car and the Green Line MKE bus stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

172 Reviews
  1. LMW32

    Milwaukee

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    6 seniors gathered on a Thursday morning, shortly after the restaurant opened at 11am. Needless to say, we were greeted and seated quickly. Our servers, Sophia & her trainee, Sophia, promptly took our drink orders while we reviewed the extensive menu. The Sophias returned with our beverages and told us about the daily specials, then took our orders - lobster rolls, grilled shrimp, and the daily special Onion Burger! Though we weren't in a hurry, it did seem to take a while for the food to arrive BUT it was worth the wait! We were all very happy with our choices. The Sophias were very friendly and accommodating. It's a beautiful setting so close to the harbor, and had it not been for the wind gusts that morning, we would have loved to be outside. It's easy to see why this restaurant is so popular with great food and a serene setting!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was poor, Table was sticky, It took 10 minutes to get a drink. We were going to a music venue and only had 1 hour. After 50 minutes told them we were leaving. they said the food was ready we explained our deadline and wanted it to go. they boxed it up and we were on our way. The food was less than expected, it looked like they just dumped in a to go box. it did not match the description on the menu and taste was below average.\ We will not be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Teensie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was ok but the waiter was really nice the place itself is very nice

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  4. PapaBearMKE

    Milwaukee

    31 reviews

    1.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I tried to reach out to the venue via email and instagram. They did not respond. Food was terrible, like so bad I didn't want to write this review. I wanted to get their thoughts first, but they didn't respond so here is the messages I sent them: Good morning. I found your email via facebook and wanted to reach out before I put. my review out. My goal is to be fair and speak to you before I would put a negative experience out there. We all have bad nights and should be able to rectify them prior to being public. I took my family to Sail Loft on Saturday and had a questionable experience. The service was good however the food was not. Our experience: We ordered two lobster rolls and they were inedible. The protein was chopped up so heavily that I did not recognize any lobster (It looked like Krab (faux crab)). I do have a photo for reference if wanted. More so, there is such heavy use of Fennel that it overpowered the flavor. I am not sure if it was accidentally used instead of celery? It appeared to be Krab and fennel. I was told the special of the night was Grouper however I was served Tilapia instead. It was not Grouper. (The kitchen was out of Mahi and Grouper was to be substituted) It was also heavily salted and then Old Bay was added to make the dish overly salted. It was overcooked, super salty and oily. The 4th dish was the shrimp tacos which were good. The french fries and green beans were good also. My cocktail was gin and rosemary. (the rosemary was old as it was blackened, it should have been discarded.) We were having a nice family night and I was taken aback, so I chose to not ask for the manager at that time. I wanted to reflect and hear your thoughts first. To summarize, two of four dishes were inedible, 1 was the wrong protein. Please share your thoughts.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. KevinW

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, great views, good food at a fair price - can't go wrong.

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  6. Malibu

    Chicago

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and the view of the Harbor was beautiful. The service was okay. I had to ask for condiments and napkins which a good server to me would ask or bring out with the food or shortly afterwards.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blake was great, quick service great food! Everyone had a great time.

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  8. HenryH

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 2nd time at the Sail Loft. It didn't disappoint. The food was great. The service was right on time. Our server, Val, was great. We had a great time with our friends.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing, service very nice food delicious beautiful right by the water I would definitely go back there and definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone else.

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  10. Catrice

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The shrimp scampi was FIRE, a full serving and even ordered more.

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FAQs

Milwaukee Sail Loft offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 223-0100.

Milwaukee Sail Loft is rated 4.2 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Milwaukee Sail Loft

649 E Erie St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Where Erie Street meets the river
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located 1/2 mile from the Historic Third Ward stop via The Hop MKE street car and the Green Line MKE bus stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 223-0100
  • Private party facilities
    The Sail Loft welcomes you to our one of a kind scenic location! The Sail Loft is the perfect venue to host your special occasion. Our all seasons panoramas of breath-taking views is the perfect backdrop for your event. We offer a private dining space that accommodates groups from 30-90. Please contact our Events Manager amy@milwaukeesailloft.com
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