Reviews of Bavette La Boucherie (Butcher Shop)

Steve Lagman

This is what happens when you combine responsible local sourcing of ingredients with masterful preparation. Best meal--but not even close to the most expensive--I have ever had in Milwaukee. I had the corn-beet-greens salad adorned with heirloom tomatoes, roast beef sandwich with roasted cherry tomatoes and horseradish and corn pudding with berries for dessert. Each course exceeded my already-high expectations. Service was excellent--staff was attentive, but I was not rushed. I enjoyed friendly conversation with Ed, my server, and Karen, the chef-owner. I was going to say if you live in Milwaukee, you should go here, but really, if you live in North America, you should go here. I walked in on a Saturday evening and was immediately seated. Next time I hope for a 30-minute wait because this restaurant deserves to fly.

Chrystal N

The Butcher took his time explaining to me the different cuts of meat and even how to cook them to perfection. I've been told by several people that these are the best steaks that they have ever ate. (I'm a vegetarian so I don't eat meat but love to make these steaks because the people I make them for love them) great service, great product and I highly recommend Bavette La Boucherie!

Mary Moore-Geissler

Excellent meal and service. Great place for quality meat (it's a butcher shop and restaurant, very upscale). A few salad options for any vegetarian but this place is really a meat lovers dream.

Ryan Bovinet

Really a wonderful spot, try the pork pate sandwich!! Crazy good

Jennifer Harmon

I am a big fan of charcuterie and cheese boards so I made a point to visit Bavette while in Milwaukee. We ordered the meat and cheese plate which came with 3 meats, 3 cheeses, raspberries, a jam, and pickled apple. We also ordered the pickled veggie tray. Overall it was very good. I loved the pickled beets, beet soaked eggs, and the Wisconsin cheese that was on the board. My only (minor) complaint is that the cheeses were all fairly mild and the meats all tasted very similar. I would have also loved a mustard. I would recommend going and would definitely go back again as the boards are always changing.

Nels Wadycki

Great beer and wine selection. I had one of the pressed sandwiches and it was delicious. I'd go with 4 stars for my meal, but my wife said the beet salad was one of the best she'd ever had, so I'm upping it to 5 stars for that.

Johannes Christian

Very fresh ingredients, cheap prices, great tasting food, healthy and very nice atmosphere

Jackie Leon

Everything is so flavorful. Menu is varied and allows me to try new combinations; even their sodas are off the beaten path. Waitstaff is friendly and attentive. Checks off all the boxes for me.....

Jose Castro

Best sandwiches in Milwaukee and a cool atmosphere in general

Christopher Mitchell

Best sandwiches I have ever eaten!

Brendan Pancheri

Some of the best meals I've ever had were here. Best service in town. Very nice atmosphere. It's great watching them prep fresh ingredients behind the bar. The local beer options are good. The sandwiches are amazing. The chicharrones are quite unique and delectable. The pickled veggies are the best app I've ever had!

Dave Thompson

Amazing cheeses and sandwiches

Daniel Powers

Fanatastic steak tartare!!! I am always pleased with the quality of food and service. It is a unique space that is a must in my opinion.

Sean Walsh-Rynders

I've been to bavette twice already and they have not disappointed yet! My favorite so far is the braised beef, who woulda thought that roasted grapes and mushrooms on a beef sandwich would pair so wonderfully. Needless to say I will be back many times in the future. One last thing, the cornbread with honey butter is a must side order

Dan Teteak

Great Bahn-mi sandwich!

HaloVino Dispenser

Bavette has the best food in Milwaukee, hands down. I love to try new foods, new flavors... and Bavette delivers time after time. Executes new and classic recipes with excellence. Try the pate... your mind will be blown. And a great wine list!

Marcus M

Soooo Good. best Rubin

Trefor Williams

An outstanding experience of how food should be raised, butchered and presented for eating. The only place in Milwaukee where this happens.

Jonah Watson

Exceptional food! I can't speak for the entire menu, but the majority of their foods are sourced locally, ethically, and consciously. I love supporting a place like this. And they make it especially easy because everything is delicious! I have been here about 7 times. And will continue to be a loyal patron.

Luke Burkholder

High quality ingredients in awesome combinations. There's nothing else quite like it in Milwaukee. Sit at the bar/counter for quick but relaxed service, and you also get a show as the staff buzzes away on sausage making and other butchery.

Ethan Richter

Friendly staff but more importantly the sandwiches are sensational. They switch up the menu frequently which leaves you loads of options and I haven't met a bad one yet. I hope they continue to do well as the quality of meat/food is second to none for the price. Great place for lunch or dinner.

Johnny Waldschmidt

Great selection of food primarily focusing on sandwiches, everything was done really well

Emily Anderson

I've always wanted to walk in here...so I did --ill definitely be returning to enjoy the food. Cute place with great selections. Stop in and grab some meats/cheese. Or stay and have a snack/meal. Update: 3/16/19 Let. Me. Tell. You. How awesome this place is... how delectable it is... how friendly it is. And...its female owned (yay). Let me tell you about how I'm planning on stopping in monthly because of this one experience...im going to send literally everyone here..whether theyre looking for a recommendation (or not). I have been eyeing this place for over two years (I know...)...walking past it... walking in to see what's behind the counter... online surfing the menu.... but this past Friday night at 825p it happened. We walked in and received a very warm welcome when we sat down at the bar - despite the fact they were closing in a half hour... introduce Amy! Our wonderful hostess with the mostest with great conversation and awesome recommendations. The ambiance is great here. Its clean... everything is out in the open. Modern decor... good lighting...good for dates...friends...first encounters. Its the perfect size for a restaurant. So we sit at the bar. Peep the menus.. We get these manhattans. They were delicious. Presentation was on point. Amy comes back and inquires if were ready to order. She provides suggestions. All the suggestions. We get: Cheese and charcuterie board. IT IS ARGUABLY THE BEST IN THE CITY. Tell me where theres better and I will debunk it. Amy told us it was and my natural skepticism kicked in... but she was right. Two crackers/breads that they make, almonds, pate, meats, cheeses, jams, mustards, peppers, olives and others...its beautiful. It's also a meal... easily could have stopped here....this and wine would have been a perfect ...but we were going all in. The meatballs - over polenta with ricotta and pesto was also recommended... there was a lot recommended....I'm on a mission to try everything now. This was delicious. You get three meatballs, it's a good sized dish. Then. Then the pork cheeks came out.

Brenda Wright

Wonderful

Ann Steinmetz Harris

Great salad. Nice ambience.

Christina B

I came in to get some steaks and based off of the reviews I expected super high quality. The atmosphere was cute and quiet. They have a cocktail bar and you are able to sit in and get a bite to eat. The new York strips I got were 30 dollars a piece and when I cooked them they were not worth the price. Although the spot was cute and the selection was good, I still didn't see what made this place so special.

Matt Minga

This place is outstanding. It has some of the more original and tasty menu items in the city and very reasonable prices. The drink menu is fantastic as well with a good selection of beer and surprising mixed drinks. The ambiance is fantastic especially the big open work space where you can watch them break down meat. I look forward to bringing friends.

Joe Tulley

Delicious food with an eclectic menu. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Had the braised pork sandwich and it was fantastic. Definitely worth a visit!

Steve Penn

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff, though be prepared to slow things down a bit. Food was fantastic. Hours can be a bit limited at times, so make sure to look before you show up.

leonuwm10

The food is world class . Karen turns food into an experience that will last a lifetime

Konrad Case

Delicious! The BBQ Sandwich is amazing ❤️

Jamie T

Fantastic food. I've tried 6 different entrees and salads here and loved all of them. The sodas are great too. Holy cow, the meat from the butcher is expensive though.

Matt Lingerfelt

Came here not knowing much about this place and had the best Reuben sandwich I have ever had in my life. The meat was so tender it could fall apart. The steak tartare was also fantastic. We would be back here in a heart beat, I highly recommend it.

PNoble321

Excellent menu...

Andrew Westphal

Great place to get a quick bite for lunch or full meal. Also you must try the beef jerky!

Josephine Lee

My friends and I found this lovely restaurant by accident. The food is fantastic and the service is exceptional. Our server went out of her way to 100% make sure she attended to one of the party who has a nut allergy. Funny, but his girlfriend accidentally dipped an almond chip into their shared jelly. We and the server watched this in slo-mo as she absentmindedly went for it. The server merely snatched the jelly before it all registered to go grab new separate ones for them. It was funny and she was a delight. You will not be disappointed.

Devin M

Vanilla pudding that must be shared!

Natali H

The food here is eyes-rolling-to-the-back-of-your-head good. Incredible selection of meat & cheese.

Clayton P Blackolivelover

Great food great service great atmosphere nuff said.

Gear Grove

Great food and drinks

Aaron Jibo

Best sandwiches in town. I can’t speak highly enough of this place.

Jon Turner

Excellent cheese and charcuterie plate. Everything was amazing

Riley Buol

Fantastic food, cool environment, and great customer service. Food came up quick but I was not rushed

Colin McKean

I live in Green Bay, but every time I'm in Milwaukee I make sure to stop here. Every sandwich I've ever had has been unbelievable. The buns are amazing because they hold up to all the meat and toppings, and the meat is absurdity. Super tender. Crazy flavorful. Incredible. If we had one in GB, I would be there too often.

Luke R

Wow! Best dinner out in a few months. Table of 8 and everything was great. Second time here a few months ago with a party of 4 went swimmingly as well.

Michael Patterson

Outstanding! Everything from the food to the service. The braised beef was super tender and flavorful. We did start with the pimento cheese spread. Never thought I would recommend pimento cheese, but this was great! Definitely worth the trip when in MKE!

Robert Larson

The food is unique and interesting. Of the 4 appetizers we tried only the chicken liver pate was not to my liking. Pate is an acquired taste. I will be back to try more things. To be continued....

Fred Giacoma

Popped in for a late lunch at the counter. Food was amazing. Atmosphere was great. Highly recommend this place. Staff was very friendly. Thanks Jennifer!

Sally Whitmore

The food was awesome as was the wine. Much more sandwich-y than entree based. Really cool that they have an open kitchen concept but be prepared to smell like restaurant kitchen for the rest of the night (the reason for 4 stars).

Chicken Charlie

Visiting from out of town and wanted and found something unique. Great food and service. Jamon iberico was fantastic as well as the chili and sliders.

Jon Wyatt

Very interesting food, with excellent ingredients, including meat from their own locally sourced butchery. The service is fantastic! We'll be back often.

Jessica Kuhn

Great local spot, enjoyed everything I had

Greg Kohlhapp

A very original place and great find. I highly recommended one of their delicious corn beef sandwiches paired with a beer!

Gina Salgado

Very good, quality ingredients. Greatly enjoyed the burrata salad and cheese plate. Unique ingredients that made well rounded dishes.

Paul Vasholz Jr.

I've had a couple of their sandwiches now, and I want to have more! If there's a better sandwich in Milwaukee, please let me know ;)

Denise Odya

Enjoyed the BK sandwich, nice lively atmosphere

Janice Lynch

Extremely good food. We sat at the bar (recommended) which provided us an excellent seat to watch the chef put all his care & expertise into his craft. Our Sandies were very good... the service was just good... kinda felt like we were passed by a bit due to the very bar locale that was favorable to prep peep. I would recommend overall!

Ron Johnson

Wonderful spot to get a meal. The place is European in feel, with wonderful offerings. Never been disappointed here.

Luke Marlowe

Everyone was very nice and accommodating to my dietary needs.

Brett Dugan

I started coming to Milwaukee regularly about two years ago. I found this restaurant then and go back once or twice every weekend I stay in the city. Not only is it my favorite restaurant in the city but one of my favorite restaurants. I own a company that's function is tracing and sourcing high quality food and the attention to detail and ambition of this menu always impresses me.

Joe Sanfelippo

The service and food is excellent! Karen is super accommodating! This fantastic restaurant will be a regular place for lunch or dinner. I recommend everyone try it!

Lauren Doss

Everything I've ever had here has been delicious. Today we had a few sandwiches and, like every time before, they were really good. Like, reeeeeally good. We took home some pate and Italian sausage too. Yummm

Marie Stevlingson

Feels like you're eating in the kitchen of a friend who happens to be an amazing chef

Douglas Leonard

Excellent, great meats, great menu. Get reservation.

John Ware

Bavette La Boucherie was the best restaurant I ate at during my stay in Milwaukee. BLB had the most interesting menu of any of the restaurants I tried. Both the cheese plate and the burrata salad were delicious. You're thinking that's a lot of cheese, but I didn't know what burrata was--I got the salad because I love roasted beets. They have an extensive beer and wine list, by which I mean that they cover everything from craft beer to digestifs. Desserts look delicious (pastry chef was working on small desserts for an event while I was there), but I didn't have it in me. It's easy to miss the entry to BLB since it's next to a lively, more pub-like restaurant, but I highly recommend it. Friendly staff, and a great playlist.

Gabe B

Great lunch spot. Food is always top notch and the beer list is great

Michael McNulty

Conrbeef tounge was amazing!

A R

I enjoyed the great atmosphere and attitude of this piece of gold in downtown Milwaukee. I usually dont order burgers, but I heard great reviews about them. I tried it and it was extraordinary. Everyone else seemed to enjoyed their food. I was sitting at the bar watching everyone in the kitchen working in unison, like melody. If available take a chocolate cookie with encrusted with chips, that's right chips, the best cookie ever.

Jill Grimes

The Cuban was awesome and the deviled eggs. ..WOW!

Thomas Zeise

Chef owner Karen Bell creates and delivers spectacular food made fresh using the highest quality local ingredients. Charcuterie and cheese selection is fantastic and the butcher shop is amazing with excellent house made sausage including the best lamb merguez I have had.

Tina Hsiao

Food is definitely 4 stars, but the service, TOO SLOW. We came for dinner at sat night, they weren’t very busy (like maybe 30% full inside; 50% full on the sidewalk) Reservation was 7, we ordered beef tartar and cheese plate for appetizer, beef tartar showed up at an ok time, but didn’t get cheese plate until 740, entrees were a sandwich and pork chop, didn’t show up until like 815!!!! We were literally the first table to sit down but last to leave the restaurant. I guess it could be our bad luck with the waitress. the whole place has a heavy greasy smell, don’t wear nice clothes if you come here, you will smell like you just make fried chicken when you walk out.

Rob Garrett

Food was fussy, service was slow and staff confused and inattentive. Order came with Aioli (mayo) slathered all over it when I had asked for it on the side. Menu was trying too hard. Good glass of wine to wash it down thankfully. Lots of potential for this format, but I won't be back.

Jason Douglas

Great food and great service can't wait to go back! Try the steak sandwich it will change your life!

Katya F.

My first time at this place and I absolutely loved it! Out for lunch with a friend we shared a very nice charcuterie board paired with wine, followed by an absolutely delicious sandwich featuring products from the butcher shop. All this while enjoying a nice summer day at their outside seating area. I think this is a great concept and I can’t wait to try more. Very friendly staff and reasonable prices. Will definitely return to this place again!

Simon Harper

Uncomplicated menu with some great choices all cooked really well - great steaks!

Fred Leonard

Great food and service. Casual.

Keefe John

Awesome french faire.

Rachel Chow

Live butchering and ban saw made it so special to a culinary student