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EsterEv, Milwaukee, WI

EsterEv

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4.9
4.9
174 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood, EsterEv offers a 6-course chef's tasting experience, which evokes globally inspired nostalgic flavors from grandma's kitchen. Presented by James Beard Best Chef Midwest nominees Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Concoron
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

  • EsterEv Tasting Menu

    $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements. For any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. We cannot guarantee accommodations for requests made after that time. Cancellations or changes must also be made 48 hours in advance. Late cancellations or reductions in party size will incur an $80 per person charge. A 5% staff healthcare charge is added to all bills, and any guest who takes the merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. For parties larger than 6, contact Tyler at tyler@esterev.com. Gift cards from DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy are not accepted.
    EsterEv Tasting Menu Photo
  • EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar

    $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements at our bar. For allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance. We cannot guarantee accommodations for late requests. Cancellations or changes must be made 48 hours prior; otherwise, an $80 per person charge will apply, including reductions in party size. A 25% gratuity will be charged if the merchant copy of the credit card receipt is taken. A 5% health and wellness charge will also be added to all bills to support staff healthcare. Please note, we cannot accept DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy gift cards due to system differences.
    EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar Photo
  • Guest Chef Dinner with Brian Baxter ($140)

    $140.00 per person

    Apr 8, 2025 only
    Join us for our EsterEv Guest Chef Dinner with Brian Baxter on April 8th, 2025. The cost is $140 per person, with an optional $75 beverage pairing. This is a communal dining event, so you may be seated with other guests or at the bar. A 20% gratuity and a 5% staff health and wellness charge will be added to all checks. The experience lasts about 3.5 hours. Any individuals who take the restaurant’s merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. Please note, we cannot accept DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy gift cards, nor accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies for this event.
    Guest Chef Dinner with Brian Baxter ($140) Photo

What 174 people are saying

EsterEv reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Best Service

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Service

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
EsterEv offers an extraordinary dining experience with "fantastic food and service," showcasing a creative tasting menu that rivals top New York restaurants. Chef Dan's inventive dishes and welcoming atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions. Enjoy "unique combinations," "delicious complexities," and "friendly, knowledgeable staff" for an unforgettable meal in Milwaukee.
174 Reviews
  1. Ryan VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Dan is amazing. Food was excellent and service was great

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  2. Ronni

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional service and tasting menu was a lovely. Definitely a special occasion place in my opinion as the fixed price tag is a bit hefty. You chose a selection in 4 courses and there is also an included welcome started and finishing sweets. Each course was paced well and presented beautifully. Craft drink selections were very good and wine choices were unique. We did not do the wine pairing, which is an option with the menu. Definitely recommend for the tasting menu experience and a lovely evening.

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  3. Tia VIP

    Omaha2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience - both the food and service. This is a top notch local restaurant serving unique, delicious combinations in a tasting menu that rivals New York restaurants. Highly recommend the add on and wine pairing to compliment the food. Make sure to look up and around the restaurant- many fun artifacts that show the personality of the owners. All the serving dishes are hand crafted - we ended up buying the cow creamer. Thank you staff and chefs for a great taste of Milwaukee!

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  4. Michael

    Milwaukee12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had excellent service which enhanced our experience. The tasting menu provided nice options and our entire table of 4 enjoyed the selections we made. Beyond the courses the bread and chicken broth starter was amazing.

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  5. rebecca VIP

    Milwaukee66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an absolutely beautiful small restaurant with exceptional service! They clearly take pride and everything that they do. Very romantic and charming. The Owner chef Dan even came out to introduce one of the courses - the consommé starter.

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  6. Kar

    Milwaukee14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service was spectacular from start to finish.

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  7. RLSMKE

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. Inventive, creative and every bite utterly delicious. The server was friendly and very knowledgeable, which was key to the dishes we chose. The ambiance is pleasant, relaxed and quiet enough that our attention was focused on the food and each other. Highly recommend!!

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  8. Becky

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EsterEv never disappoints with their fantastic food and service. This is my favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee area. I understand why the restaurant is a James Beard semi finalist — top quality delicious food.

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  9. Terry VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taste explosions in a beautifully welcoming atmosphere- Dan Jacobs kills it — especially when he brings his monkey bread and chicken Broth to your table. Don’t miss out - visit Bayvire and enjoy the wonderful hospitality.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite ingredients and menu, outstanding service and delicious everything.

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FAQs

EsterEv is rated 4.9 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for EsterEv

2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Concoron
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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