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Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria, Milwaukee, WI

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria

4.6
4.6
826 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Blue Bat Kitchen finds inspiration in the energy and flavors of street food around the globe. We feature fresh, global street food in a relaxed and fun environment that pairs perfectly with Milwaukee’s very first Tequilaria. Over 160 Tequilas to try plus, Tacos, Bowls, Snacks, Salads and more await!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 431-1133
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Water St. and Buffalo St.
  • Parking details
    There is a public parking garage one block south of the restaurant on Water St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 826 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria is a vibrant spot along the river, known for "great food," a "variety of tequilas," and "friendly service." Highlights include the hot honey BBQ chicken and churros. While service can be hit or miss, the river views and "wonderful dining events" make it a favorite for special occasions.

826 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As any place in the area parking is an issue. The service was great. Our waitress Claire did a very good job. The food menu is very limited. The price of the food in comparison to the quality was off balanced. The food was not much different than what I could have got at many fast food places. If you are there for the tequila I am sure it could be great, if you go for the food you may be disappointed as i was. More than anything, the service from the hostess to our waitress was great.

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  2. Dr. Mary

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was GREAT! He mixed our drinks perfectly. He was friendly and got our orders right. The food was delicious but was only warm not hot-that was the only disappointment.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded 2 days ago
    Dr. Mary - Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback to continue to improve our level of service! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Ahmad

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter sucked but food was great, would recommend but service is hit or miss
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on January 9, 2025
    Thank you very much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. We apologize for the shortcomings in service, as that does not reflect our standards. If you could provide more details about your experience, please contact us at scotts@marcusinvestments -BBK

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  4. Lauren

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like that they switched the menu back to the old format! Hot honey BBQ chicken and the short rib are so good!
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on January 7, 2025
    Hey Lauren! The public spoke and we listened! We are thrilled to bring back a new and improved handheld menu and are glad to hear you are too! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. J

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time for Sunday Brunch. Had their special - it was very good!
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on December 9, 2024
    Hey J! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the special! Can't wait for you to come back again soon!

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  6. Melissa

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the BEST lunch at Blue Bat today, for a family birthday. It was a wonderful dining event. We live in Johnson Creek and it is always well worth the drive. Our waiter Claire V. was SUPER. She ensured my daughter had special care on her birthday and she gave nice attention to my grandson. The food was beyond excellent!!! Claire gave us helpful suggestions on the menu options. We enjoyed the street corn and a large assortment of hand held tacos. The dessert of churros was wonderful. As always, our margs were done perfectly. My daughter ordered her marg slightly sweeter and it was made to perfection. We plan to go back to Blue Bat soon - it is a favorite of ours! Thanks for the excellent service, Claire V., and Blue Bat!
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on December 9, 2024
    Hey Melissa! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and we are so glad to hear that you guys had a great experience/ birthday celebration!! We are so happy to hear that Claire took amazing care of you and your family; We will make sure to pass along your gratitude. Looking forward to having you all back soon!

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  7. Imran

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place. The service was great. Food was delicious and we really liked our experience.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 30, 2024
    Hey Imran, Thank you for your review and sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Danielle

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    food was great, but service could’ve been better. she was nice and did the bare minimum, but definitely could’ve checked on us more because she rarely did.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 26, 2024
    Good Morning Danielle - Thank you for the valuable feedback - we are committed to improving at every level. So glad to hear you enjoyed the food and we look forward to seeing you again soon! ~BBK

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  9. Noah

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never been before, but my friend recommended it to me for a birthday dinner with my friends. It was just as I was hoping for. The table was set up with candles, flowers, and water. The atmosphere was cozy, and warm lights permeated the room. There were nine of us, but we all had plenty of room to breathe while sitting. I definitely would come back again for a special occasion. We also loved our server! I don't recall her name but she had blonde hair and seemed very happy to be there. 9/10 experience.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 26, 2024
    Hi Noah - Happy Belated Birthday and thank you for joining us! We appreciate the great feedback and look forward to serving you and your friends again soon! ~BBK

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  10. Jeff

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had 7 in our part, some out of state visitors. Loyal customer to the Bensons/Marcus restaurant group. First round of drinks were on the mark. The second round was ok, some had the spicy/jalepeno infused flavor in many of them, which we did not order or want. The server handled it and swapped the wrong drinks which was appreciated. So the server was excellent, friendly and helpful. The food was hit and miss. Chips, salsas were good, guacamole seemed not homemade and more pre-made and purchased, brussel sprouts were very good. Dinners were also hit and miss and also took a long time to get to us, the manager did stop by to apologize. Salmon bowl was very good, just too salty. Tandori bowl was served cold and dry, but we just didn't feel like sending it back. The family style tacos were good but older people in the group were confused in the process. We will be back, just not as good as it has been in the past. The new menu seems less mexican and mode American and general flavors and options.
    Blue Bat Kitchen & TequilariaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for joining us and taking the time to provide your valuable feedback. I've shared this with the team so we can ensure that we're providing the best quality food and service possible. We hope we have the opportunity to serve you again soon - I'm confident we can show you what we're really made of!

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FAQs

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 431-1133.

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria is rated 4.6 stars by 826 OpenTable diners.

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria

249 N Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Water St. and Buffalo St.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a public parking garage one block south of the restaurant on Water St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 431-1133
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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