Reviews of Braise Restaurant & Culinary School (Restaurant)

Marilyn Merker Goldman

Excellent food, well presented, lovely well lit decor, not too noisy. We were able to have a normal conversation even though restaurant was full. Youthful. Two of us had full entrees, and one had small plates. Two small plates made a delicious meal, plenty, although for s hearty eater, three might be recommended. Drinks, wine and beer nice selection. I would definitely go again for a special meal.

steve s

Overrated. We're been there three times and each experience was slow service and the place was not busy, very small portions and higher prices compared to other local farm to table eateries. Cold dishes a few times. Braise supposedly was the first farm to table restaurant in Milwaukee but they need to get their act together. There's so many other restaurants to choose from now, one would think they would be more motivated to provide better service and food.

Lxi Shadows

First time visiting Milwaukee, WI. Googled best restaurants in the area and Braise popped up. The food was absolutely delicious. Received more food than anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed each and every bite!!! Our server, Jared, was professional and friendly. Will be back before leaving town...

Barbara McNamara

Excellent food, great service. We will definitely go back!

Princess Dynami

Wonderful and sweet staff, puppy friendly l, delicious food. Will be a regular for sure!

Andy Fallon

Cooking 101 For my birthday my wife bought me a cooking class at Braise Restaurant. We had eaten there once before for a friends birthday party and the food was on par. After that we had talked about going back again sometime. The time had come for the cooking class, it was the grilling class that we were signed up for. There were a few months of waiting because the classes fill up quick. The night of, we arrived about 30 mins before the class started and we were shown a table and offered a drink while we waited for the rest of the people taking the class to arrive. I had a small beer and Shayla had a small glass of wine while we chatted and got to know some of the people taking the class. ‪At 6pm‬ the class started; there were 12 people in the cooking class and we took a short walk back to the training kitchen area where they had stations set up for two people per area. They had water areas for you to serve yourself, although a waiter periodically checked and took orders for other beverages, and aprons for students to wear. We got started pretty quick, at the head of the class was the teacher, who just happened to be the head chef, and owner of the restaurant. He laid out the plan for the night and what we were going to make. We also all received a copy of the recipes we would be making too look over and take home. The chef had a great sense of humor and we quickly got to work making fresh salsa from scratch. After we had fished making that we moved on. Next was Swiss chard wrapped mozzarella with chimichurri that we cooked later in the evening. Then we worked on prepping a sauce for the bison steak we were going to grill on an open outdoor fire pit at the end of the class. Once everything was prepped and ready the instructor led us through the restaurant, upstairs and out on to an open rooftop patio. The setting was awesome. There was fire pit with a grate on top where we would be grilling the Swiss chard and cheese, the bison steak and then we topped everything with our salsa, chimichurri, and plated our sides (an eggplant salad almost). The food was delicious. The setting was perfect, the weather was just right. The patio was actually the restaurants garden as well so we were surrounded by fresh herbs and vegetables growing. The Chef stayed with us throughout and answered questions and chatted. All in all I thought it was a great and fun experience. I would definitely try another class and for sure go back to eat. $$ street parking, free for 2 hours.

Heather Buchanan

We've been to Braise twice now. They have done an excellent job working with me on my dietary needs. Every dish has been amazing! We had a large group with young kids and they helped us make the menu work for our kids as well! The staff is polite and helpful! The food is delicious! I would recommend Braise to anyone looking for great food, locally sourced, and a wonderful dining experience. I only wish there was a Braise closer to home so I could go more often.

Brian Rowe

My wedding was in Milwaukee this fall, and we had our rehearsal dinner at Braise the evening beforehand - what a wonderful experience! The food was superb, and the service was excellent. They were very communicative in the planning process leading up to our event, and were easily able to accommodate our seating requests, music requests, timing, etc. We loved the private room that they have upstairs, along the great outdoor roof space. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a space for a great dinner for a bigger group (25-30)! And be sure to order the pork buns and the brownies - SO GOOD!

Roberta Donaldson

I didn't know most of the words on the menu but the food was awesome. The ambiance is perfect for a date! My boyfriend and I got to split a great bottle of wine by candle light. They also have coffee pairings with their desserts. Very neat

Larry Maciejewski

Whatever you do wait for the cardamom cake for dessert. I don’t know when I’ve had such a beautifully spice cake with whipped honey or maple cream on top. But the beer braised pork was delicious the trout salad was amazing and the okonomiyami was delicious as well. David, our server, made for an all-around perfect meal.

Jaime Meyer

We had a very pleasant experience at Braise. We started with the black bean cake, followed by the butternut squash soup and a plate of cheese, all were delicious! Our waiter, Joel, was very helpful. I am a vegetarian who does not like mushrooms, he worked with the chef to come up with a delicious small plate for me to end my meal.

Ramy Amer

Great food and great customer service.. I recommend their cheese plate for appetizer and if you had a chance to try their braised beef you would be amazed!! I LOVE this place and their food!!

Brianna Davis

Fantastic experience. beautiful atmosphere. Food is delicious and affordable.

Nelly Shteynberg

Great service. Awesome staff. Delicious and creative food/drinks! Awesome atmosphere. Would recommend.

Dan Wilhelm

bar tender was a total jerk when we asked him to describe the menu.... food was ok but the drinks and service were enough to ensure I'll never go back

Mimosa Shah

Fantastic farm-to-table restaurant! We sat near the kitchen and watched a careful assemblage of entrees proceed towards diners. I especially loved the Korean pork buns. The vegetables in our dishes were crisp, the drinks were balanced, and the vibe was pleasant and laid-back.

Mike English

Very disappointing menu.

Tyra Hildebrand

We recently held a fabulous surprise birthday party for my husband in the beautiful upstairs event space. Working with Becky - the Events Manager - was easy and her follow through with my questions beforehand was great. The variety of delicious appetizers served, the drink choices (including yummy non-alcoholic drinks) and incredible desserts - as well as the excellent service during the event made for a lovely celebration. Consider using Braise for your next event! You will not regret it.

Ann Braun

Great food and service. Our go-to place for late Sunday breakfast.

Jodi Graf

LOVE Braise! Provides so many "clean" organic/gluten-free/dairy-free options. Upon calling ahead to ensure my husband would have options via omitting sauces or otherwise, they were INCREDIBLY accommodating and we had an amazing time - where we otherwise are extremely restricted to eating out due to his dietary needs. We've since returned several times + have done their Tour de Farms ride. Food is always phenomenal... Ambiance trendy yet endearing... Rooftop garden is amazing... Culinary school available... Our hats go off to Braise!

Seth Eckl

Loved it! Real chill spot with some bomb ass food. Bartender was cool. Told us what the popular dishes were and we tried them all. Everyone was great.

Stella Zhu

Really good food. We visited in May and had a fun assortment of in season vegetables (ramp, fiddlehead, wild foraged mushroom). For the price (~10/small plate) the experience is unbeatable. Very friendly staff, who led us on a little tour to the balcony and looked at the polish moon close up

Milwaukee Elite Hearing Centers

excellent food. Excellent service.

Allan Roberts

The food was nothing special. We tried several different plates and nothing wowed us. Extremely over priced. The service and atmosphere was nice. I can't believe this was rated #7 in Milwaukee ' s best restaurants. Don't think we will be back.

Vanessa Gaspard

I have been here only once and keep meaning to go back. Food is super delicious and love the ambiance. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for some delicious tapas.

Kim de la Villefromoy

Wish I had known about this place earlier. Food was simply great and really well executed, the Mixologist knows how to make great cocktails and the service was spot on and we were a table of 8. Price point really fair, am so coming back

Deborah Stonehouse

The presentation of the dishes was lovely. The food was wonderful. The service was great.

Jahan Monirian

Incredible meal from start to finish. The service was great. We got the chubby kid seats in front of the brick oven, which made it a lot easier to eye everybody’s food before they ate it. Hugely beneficial when trying to pick what you want to try. Gavin was a delightful server, and Austin cooked a hell of meal. Sorry if I butchered these names, because the libations were fantastic as well. 12/10 Fulfilled all my culinary fantasies.

John Shaw

I've been here twice now, and on both occasions were exceptional. The running theme at Braise is locally sourced food, and as a result everything is extremely fresh. There is a downside, however: The meat can be on the tougher side; I had a Strauss veal tender loin that was a bit chewy, but otherwise delicious. On my prior visit, I ordered a lake trout dish that was fantastic. Tough meat aside, a visit to Braise means a great meal at a very fair price. I've heard great things about the cooking classes as well.

Sam Runs

Poor service

Christie Perez

I went here with a group of 9 people for a leadership meeting in order to enjoy each other's company and also talk about some of our plans for this coming school year. They were very accommodating to our group and had a large table set up for us before we got there.I loved the decor and the fact that our table was right next to where the chefs were cooking our meals.

Bob Richard

One of the worst meals I've ever eaten. Poor selection. Food was cold. Had to ask what I was eating. Needed gum afterwards to get the taste out of my mouth. Just terrible.

Evan Knapp

I would put this up there with the best restaurants in Milwaukee. They may be smaller plates and entre's than usual but the quality is amazing. The chef's creativity and execution is just amazing. Definitely worth trying but be sure to make a reservation.

Jeff Doerr

My wife and I truly enjoy the food here and have been to the establishment many times. Today though was our last! While the food really is excellent (hence a score above zero stars), the service is often atrocious. Today we went for lunch and waited 53 minutes for our two sandwiches and finally had to just cancel our order so we could get back to work. We were told several times that our food would be out in "just a minute" but that never happened. We were also told a couple of different reasons as to why it was taking so long. I want to make it clear that the place WAS NOT packed. There were many open and available tables inside and outside. I was a bit surprised that after we had to cancel our order they still charged us for our appetizer and lemonade. I thought that maybe after such dismal service they would want to do something to retain our business in the future. The fact that the server or manager didn't seem too upset about our poor experience was the final straw for us. Again, in fairness, the food is great but if you go expect to take a REALLY LONG lunch or dinner and if you go for dinner make sure you allow AMPLE TIME to ensure you don't miss anything you wanted to do after, like going to a movie.

Aaron Fields

Always great food.

Lisa Havlicek

I love that they use locally grown foods & have vegan options that tasted amazing!!

Mike Massie

Excellent food and drink selection. The Pork Buns were spectacular as well the Braised Pork Small Plate.

Aditya Karandikar

With an excellent variety of dishes and flavors, Braise is a top-notch experience for food lovers. Slightly different dining experience with plates designed for sharing which is perfect for groups as people can try many different things. Would definitely come back here and will recommend this place to others!

Kellye Knueppel

As usual, outstanding interesting food. We love coming here to experience new flavors and new flavor combinations. I also love to try the craft cocktails and unique desserts.

James Peters

Consistently excellent!

Megan Stuettgen

the restaurant is amazing looking. We got to sit right by the kitchen. The appetizer was amazing followed by the entree. I should have skipped the dessert. I will be back!

Robin Benton

Best small plate dining. Period.

Benjamin Hynes

Good food, OK service.

Beautiful Orchid

Food arrives at weird intervals. It's good and different.

Michael Rodriguez

Words cannot describe how amazing this place is. 5 stars is not enough. Do yourself a favor and eat here over and over again. Amazing.

Life With Animals

Food is a tad bit too salty, especially the meats.

Lance Bell

Had dinner this evening with 3 business associates. The lamb tarrine was phenomenal. The braised beef was incredibly tender. Our server was Laura M. She was very attentive with a great service attitude.

Karan Scherbel

Awful food....

Jane Jenkins

This is a dilemma for me. While this upscale restaurant has many great qualities, it is not a place I personally would go back to. Let me explain. I love the quiet, low key atmosphere. This is an old house that offers it's diners a place to talk quietly and enjoy the evening. The wait staff were true professionals, willing to describe each dish and offer some great wine selections to pair with the food. My problem here is MY PROBLEM. I do not like my food piled in an attempt to make it look wonderful and to meld many flavors together. I have three rather small scallops in a broth that was very good. My wife h.ad the pan fried Grouper on top of crab hash topped with a red onion vinegairette. I thought the sauce overpowered the dish, but just my style of food. I realize the foodies love this type of presentation. If you are into this style this is a wonderful restaurant

Jen Yerkes

Great local Wisconsin food with interesting twist. Always a great surprise to see what they come up with. Great events, classes and home delivery subscription plan.

kevin newsome

Excellent!

Caleb Osborne

Great atmosphere and experience after my first time going. Reasonably priced for the quality of the food as well. I will definitely go back.

Jordan Rohlfing

We had our rehearsal dinner at Braise. The upstairs private event space is wonderfully decorated and inviting. Becky, the event manager, was great to work with. She responded quickly to all my questions, which put my mind at ease. The food and drinks were incredible. Everyone loved the appetizers, braised beef, chicken confit, and desserts. Plus, the wine options that came with our beer and wine package were fantastic. Overall, I highly recommend Braise for your upcoming private event.

Andy OCal

Awesome local community restaurant and school! You need to support more places like this.

Anna Stinauer

We had a work Christmas party in the rooms upstairs at Braise. About 20 coworkers and all of our dates fit up here, so close about 40-50 people. They passed around the plates and we shared family style. The food was amazing and they let us take all the leftover boxes home, adding up to about 20 leftover boxes. The drinks were great and the servers were attentive to our large parties. I have been meaning to go back for just a regular dinner!

Joyce Gray

Great service and food

DeWan Dental

We held a team-building cooking class at Braise and loved all the skills we learned and the wonderful food we cooked! -Lora DeWan Dental Wellness