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Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

4.3
4.3
475 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
21:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
At the heart of the 20-acre Harley-Davidson Museum campus, MOTOR Bar & Restaurant is a destination for connection, community, and conversation. MOTOR offers bold and spirited food and beverage with a focus on local products, genuine hospitality, and memory-making events that will keep guests coming back all year long.

Our desirable location in Milwaukee on the Menomonee River, combined with the iconic history of Harley-Davidson, fosters a unique and inviting space for people to gather and connect beyond the plate.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–20:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
  • Private party facilities
    Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. MOTOR serves up Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture.
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    6th Street
  • Parking details
    Free!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Friday Fish Fry - It's a Wisconsin Tradition!

    US$16.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIDAY FISH FRY Beer-battered and golden fried with crispy french fries, fresh jicama slaw, cornbread and tartar sauce for $16.95

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers "great food" with a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons praise its "excellent service" and convenient location near the museum. While live music adds to the ambiance, some find it "extremely loud." Highlights include the fish fry and cheese curds. Overall, a fitting venue for a "fun" dining experience.
475 Reviews
  1. Claudia VIP

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was top notch. Elleiza was of the best I've ever encountered. Drinks are quite pricey. Food prices are average. We enjoyed a variety of entrees. The burger was great, brisket sandwich was good. Loaded potatoe was decent. Clam chowder was not creamy, but good. It was blues night and the noise level was still decent. The band was very good. Overall, a bery enjoyable night out.

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  2. LauraLee

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view. Okay food. Cheese curds were great!

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  3. Christi

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food, atmosphere and of course the band!! We had a fantastic time! Five stars all the way!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good environment for conversation, good food and service

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  5. Michelle

    Milwaukee1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Honestly, I’m getting frustrated with the ‘events’ that Motor is bringing in on Fridays. The acoustics are not good and so it becomes just noise because you can’t actually hear what the band is singing or this last time it was a trivia game. This last time we went in, we called ahead, and let them know we were on a very tight schedule. We came in with our order ready to go, we ordered within 2 minutes of being in the restaurant- 2 fish fries and 3 burgers. Clearly our server forgot to put our order in actually. Tables around us got served before us, even though they sat after us, our kids even noticed our server was avoiding eye contact with us. We tried to get drink refills, she never came over. After waiting 35 minutes, she said your order is up next. No food. Another 10 minutes, she said your order will be up in 5 minutes. Finally 60 minutes after we ordered, we got our food. The restaurant was not packed. But no actual care that we were in a hurry. So over $120 meal, we ate as quick as absolutely possible- probably in less that five minutes, because we had to leave. Such a waste of a night out. Motor is off our list of places to go.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation for 6 not knowing there would be live music. Could not hear a thing, which sucked since we were visiting family we don’t see very often.

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  7. gina

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Trying different restaurants every time we visit MU- food was delicious.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 24 February 2025
    Gina- thank you for your review! We hope you are able to join us again soon.

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  8. Kent VIP

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. It's a great location easy parking.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 21 February 2025
    Kent - thank you for your fantastic review! Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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  9. Alex

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great! When we arrived, they were playing music bingo, I maybe wouldn't have gone at this time had I known (it was very loud for a small venue) but I can't be mad... I wish it was noted on OpenTable at the time of the reservation that there was another event.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 21 February 2025
    Alex - Thank you for your review, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will take your feedback and work on our music levels.

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  10. Mary Pat

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    MU event - so a bit loud. Server was wonderful.
    Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 21 February 2025
    Mary Pat - thank you for your review, we'll work on our music levels.

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FAQs

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 287-2778.

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum is rated 4.3 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th Street
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–20:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Great space. Great food. Great people. Plan your next event at MOTOR. Harley folks are famous for knowing how to party. This spirit of celebration and camaraderie will be plain to see when you host your next gathering at MOTOR.
  • Private party facilities
    Every visit to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant® is an event. And it could all be yours. MOTOR serves up Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture.
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