Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Milwaukee by diners

The average person over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the , including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Milwaukee area using data from . Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Milwaukee were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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Juiced! Cold-Pressed Juicery

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#30. Juiced! Cold-Pressed Juicery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 640 South 5th St. Ste 2 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan, Vegetarian
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In Plane View

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#29. In Plane View

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 700 East Layton Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Salad, Pizza
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West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe

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#28. West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6832 West Becher St. West Allis, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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Shawarma King

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#27. Shawarma King

- Rating: 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2713 North Bremen St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Arabic, Halal, Sandwiches
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Lebnani House

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#26. Lebnani House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5051 South 27th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Arabic
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Morel

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#25. Morel

- Rating: 4.6/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 430 South 2nd St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American
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Layman Brewing

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#24. Layman Brewing

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6001 West Madison St. West Allis, Wisconsin
- Categories: Brewpubs, Tacos, Burgers
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Ca'Lucchenzo

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#23. Ca'Lucchenzo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6030 West North Ave. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian, Wine Bars
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Gordo's Bubble Waffles - Bay View

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#22. Gordo's Bubble Waffles - Bay View

- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 South Howell Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Desserts, Waffles, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Stone Creek Coffee

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#21. Stone Creek Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2650 North Downer Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
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Larry's Market

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#20. Larry's Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8737 North Deerwood Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Caterers, Grocery, Delis
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Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe

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#19. Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1208 East Brady St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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Cosmos Caf茅

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#18. Cosmos Caf茅

- Rating: 4.7/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7203 West North Ave. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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MidTown Grill

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#17. MidTown Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8913 West North Ave. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
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Mara's Grill

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#16. Mara's Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3441 North 84th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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Twisted Plants

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#15. Twisted Plants

- Rating: 4.7/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4905 South Packard Ave. Cudahy, Wisconsin
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
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Santino's Little Italy

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#14. Santino's Little Italy

- Rating: 4.7/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 352 East Stewart St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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Kin by Rice n Roll

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#13. Kin by Rice n Roll

- Rating: 4.7/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7484 West State St. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Ramen
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Taqwa's Bakery & Restaurant

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#12. Taqwa's Bakery & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4651 South 27th St. Greenfield, Wisconsin
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Bakeries, Mediterranean
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Riley's Social House & Sandwich

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#11. Riley's Social House & Sandwich

- Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 411 East Menomonee St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Sports Bars, Burgers
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Tavo's Signature Cuisine

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#10. Tavo's Signature Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5814 West Bluemound Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: New Mexican Cuisine, Latin American
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Vendetta Coffee Bar - Wauwatosa

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#9. Vendetta Coffee Bar - Wauwatosa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7613 West State St. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Beer Bar
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Amaranth Bakery & Cafe

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#8. Amaranth Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3329 West Lisbon Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Soup, Cafes
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Anytime Arepa

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#7. Anytime Arepa

- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 636 South 6th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
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Vennture Brew

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#6. Vennture Brew

- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5519 West NorthAve Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breweries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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Wantable Cafe

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#5. Wantable Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 123 East Walker St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
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Real Dogs

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#4. Real Dogs

- Rating: 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 East Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Street Vendors
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Lake Effect Coffee

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#3. Lake Effect Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 6217 West Greenfield Ave. West Allis, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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Canni- Infusion Bar & Cafe

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#2. Canni- Infusion Bar & Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 810 South 5th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Vitamins & Supplements, Bars, Cafes
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Charles E Fromage

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#1. Charles E Fromage

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5811 West Vliet St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Beer Bar, Wine Bars, Salad
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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