The Social American Tavern

3.4

85 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 4 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.

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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
Website
http://www.thesocialmke.com/
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.

Location
611 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5002
Neighborhood
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
$0.00 - $59.00 per person
Nov 28, 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
$56.00 per person
Dec 24, 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
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!

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA$10.00
melted mozzarella | basil | toasted baguette balsamic reduction | shaved parmesan
BRAT-STICKERS$10.00
ground sausage | shallots | wonton honey mustard | green onions
CRISPY BACON & BRUSSELS$14.00
double smoked milwaukee bacon | shallots shaved parmesan | warm german vinaigrette
THE SOCIAL WINGS$16.00
social signature porter wing sauce celery | carrots | ranch
CHEESE CURDS$14.00
white cheddar cheese | garlic breading buffalo blue cheese aioli
THE BAVARIAN$10.00
milwaukee pretzel company’s bavarian pretzel dijon mustard | smoked gouda cheese sauce
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS$12.00
crispy fried chicken | caramelized onions lettuce | tomato | pickle | chipotle aioli
Loaded tater tots$12.00
crispy bacon | cheddar cheese | sour cream ranch | green onions
Maple Bacon bites•$16.00
nueske’s bacon | maple syrup | cajun spice pickle onion & jalapeno slaw
Charcuterie Tray$26.00
usinger’s summer sausage | beer brat | hook’s triple play marieke’s gouda | smoked Wisconsin cheddar | pretzels onion jam | gherkins
Crispy shrimp skewers$16.00
crispy breaded shrimp | aji amarillo aioli pickled jalapeños
bbq hot pot•$14.00
mini bbq waygu hot dogs | mini bbq meat balls
garlic cheesy bread$10.00
baguette | fresh mozzarella | garlic parsley butter
BBQ PORK SLIDERS$11.00
BBQ roasted pork | crispy onions | pickles | pretzel bun
PERCH SLIDERS$12.00
breaded lake perch | house made coleslaw | brioche bun

Salads

chicken $6 | salmon* $11

MILWAUKEE CAESAR$12.00
romaine hearts | crispy cheese curds pretzel bread croutons brandy peppercorn caesar dressing
HARVEST SALAD$15.00
baby mixed greens | apples | goat cheese | candied pecans | thyme honey vinaigrette
SPINACH SALAD$15.00
baby spinach | egg | red onions | crispy bacon | blueberry vinaigrette

Sandwiches

All sandwiches include a side of crispy fries

B.L.T.A CLUB$14.00
crispy double smoked milwaukee bacon | avocado smash tomato | romaine | roasted garlic aioli | sourdough bread ADD TURKEY +5
THE CUBANO$15.00
caribbean pork | roasted ham | sour pickles swiss cheese | dijon | garlic aioli | baguette
BUTTER BURGER$17.00
2 all beef patties | cheddar cheese | caramelized onions | pickles | dijon | mayo | seeded bun

Mains

ROSEMARY PORK SCHNITZEL$17.00
breaded pork loin | garlic potatoes green beans | lemon parsley butter
DOWNTOWN SALMON*$24.00
lemon beer-blanc sauce | garlic whipped potatoes balsamic-glazed asparagus
BISTRO CHICKEN$21.00
pan-roasted airline chicken breast | wild mushroom risotto asparagus | honey & brandy balsamic glaze
SMOKED GOUDA MAC & CHEESE$13.00
cavatappi pasta | smoked gouda cheese sauce toasted herb panko breadcrumbs ADD PROTEIN: shredded pork +6 | grilled portabella +6 grilled chicken +6
BEEF STROGANOFF$27.00
braised beef stew | wild mushrooms | buttered tagliatelle pasta

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

Noise • Moderate

85 Reviews

K
Kristifer
Milwaukee
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 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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Stacy
Milwaukee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 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 November 4, 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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Stephanie
Milwaukee
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 4, 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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Happyday
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 2, 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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MarciaC
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 31, 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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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 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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ShanekaW
Milwaukee
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 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 April 30, 2024
Thank you for your Great rating hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 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 April 11, 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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Jillian
Chicago
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 6, 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 April 11, 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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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 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 April 11, 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 reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

611 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway & East Michigan
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.thesocialmke.com/
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.

The Social American Tavern

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving Buffet

Xmas eve Prime Rib Dinner

Happy Hour

Singo Bingo

Shareables

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA$10.00

BRAT-STICKERS$10.00

CRISPY BACON & BRUSSELS$14.00

THE SOCIAL WINGS$16.00

CHEESE CURDS$14.00

THE BAVARIAN$10.00

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS$12.00

Loaded tater tots$12.00

Maple Bacon bites•$16.00

Charcuterie Tray$26.00

Crispy shrimp skewers$16.00

bbq hot pot•$14.00

garlic cheesy bread$10.00

BBQ PORK SLIDERS$11.00

PERCH SLIDERS$12.00

Salads

MILWAUKEE CAESAR$12.00

HARVEST SALAD$15.00

SPINACH SALAD$15.00

Sandwiches

B.L.T.A CLUB$14.00

THE CUBANO$15.00

BUTTER BURGER$17.00

Mains

ROSEMARY PORK SCHNITZEL$17.00

DOWNTOWN SALMON*$24.00

BISTRO CHICKEN$21.00

SMOKED GOUDA MAC & CHEESE$13.00

BEEF STROGANOFF$27.00

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