Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

Name: Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Address: 401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53203
Telephone: (414) 287-2778
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

459 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
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
(414) 287-2778
Website
http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
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. Like the Museum, MOTOR serves up the best of American culture in an inspiring setting. Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. MOTOR is a seamless blend of industry and refinement - perfect for casual or formal events. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture. Sounds like a recipe for a truly successful event.

Location
401 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53203
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, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Breakfast with Santa in Rumble (above MOTOR)!
US$15.95 - US$29.95 per person
Prepaid
1 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Choose from one of the first three Sundays in December from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We’re offering a full holiday experience including a delicious brunch buffet in Rumble, letter writing to Santa, cookie decorating, holiday movies, and of course photos with our guest from the North Pole! Kid's ticket includes free admission to the world's only Harley-Davidson museum (with purchase of adult museum ticket).
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 459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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Milwaukee
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offers a unique dining experience with its cool Harley vibe and scenic outdoor seating. Guests appreciate the "excellent food and service" and the fun, historic riverfront setting. While some find the music loud, others enjoy live entertainment. It's perfect for casual outings or business lunches.

459 Reviews

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Paula
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful Sunday lunch, allowing ample time to enjoy the experience. Both the food and service were exceptional.
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Christopher
Milwaukee
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There was a band playing and it was extremely loud and I'm a person that likes loud music. Unfortunately, this music was so loud that we literally had to yell at each other to talk. Our server was very good and the food was outstanding. Very nice ambience as well. My recommendation is to go there on a night when there isn't a band.
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Fred
Milwaukee
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I attended Motor at the Harley with some 3 friends. I loved the ambience it’s very well put together. The food was very good. The service on the other hand in my opinion seemed a little off putting. It took an hour to receive our order although people came in well after us received the same type of order of burgers and fries came before us. I didn’t care for our waitress demeanor, seemed a little aggressive like we were bothering her. Another waitress had to serve us our food ( really nice ) because ours was no where to be found. Good food but won’t be back….
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SELMA
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OMG THE FOOD HERE IS FREAKING AMAZING !!!!! THE ATMOSPHERE SO WELCOMING ....KIM WENTZ WAS THE BEST.. BEST SERVER EVER... SHE WAS LOVELY ..ATTENTIVE AND SO SMILEY SHE MADE US FEEL SO WELCOMED ALONG WITH THE FRONT HOSTESS THIS PLACE IS A MUST GO !!! 5 STARS !!!!!*****
Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 4 November 2024
Thank you, Selma!
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Dorothy
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience and great food. Nice ambiance with Harley Museum in background.
Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 4 November 2024
Thank you, Dorothy!
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JOHN
Milwaukee
353 reviews
vip
4.0
353 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We've eaten at the HD restaurant several times and it's always great food and reasonable prices. I had the fish fry and it is second to none. I also had a cup of chili and liked it alot. My wife had the steak salad and was surprised to get a nice sized steak that was very tender and juicy. Parking is never a problem like alot of other restaurants in the downtown area.
Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 28 October 2024
John - thank you for your review! We hope to welcome you back to MOTOR again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Solo dinner on Friday night. Although there were not a lot of customers, the service was slow. The food was fantastic but there was extremely loud music. I think I would have had a difficult time had I been with other people that I wanted to converse with. Overall, I would return again because I did enjoy the food but I would keep in mind to expect a very loud environment.
Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 28 October 2024
Hi - thank you for your review!! We appreciate it and hope to welcome you back again.
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Theresa
Minneapolis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Having hearing impaired persons in my group made it impossible to sit in the main dining area due to the excessively loud Blues, solo act. He was good but the volume was ridiculous. Fortunately, we were able to sit in the bar for dinner and hold a conversation while enjoying the solo act from a distance. How patrons put up with that volume is beyond me and I'm not hearing impaired. BBQ platter was very good as was the Shrimp Pasta. Service by Megan in the bar was excellent.
Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 30 September 2024
Theresa - Thank you for your insightful review! We will take this feedback into consideration moving forward. We're glad that you enjoyed your meal and server and hopefully you are able to join us again soon.
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Gary
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The noise level is very high...hard to hold a conversation with our friends..we chose to eat in the bar area next door to the restaurant.
Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 24 September 2024
Gary - thank you for your review. We will certainly take your feedback under advisement.
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Tim
Milwaukee
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great dinner on a picture perfect Blues and BBQ Summer evening all with live music and wonderful outdoor setting. Our waitress Vanessa was fantastic as were other staff we interacted with. Will definitely return.
Motor at the Harley-Davidson MuseumResponded on 3 September 2024
Thank you for this review, Tim. We're so glad you enjoyed BBQ and Blues, we hope to see you again soon!
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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 4.1 stars by 459 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.motorrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(414) 287-2778
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. Like the Museum, MOTOR serves up the best of American culture in an inspiring setting. Plan your rehearsal dinner or corporate gathering in a location as unique as you are. MOTOR is a seamless blend of industry and refinement - perfect for casual or formal events. Expand your party into the great outdoors on MOTOR's riverfront patios, complete with custom fire pits and lounge furniture. Sounds like a recipe for a truly successful event.

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Milwaukee

Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Milwaukee

Experiences

Breakfast with Santa in Rumble (above MOTOR)!

Friday Fish Fry - It's a Wisconsin Tradition!

Menu

What 459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum restaurant rated?

Is Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured in

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