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Buckley's Restaurant & Bar, Milwaukee, WI

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

4.7
4.7
349 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:00
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Buckley's is a cozy neighborhood spot in the heart of Milwaukee's East Town. Located two blocks from Lake Michigan and the Calatrava, Buckley’s is an ideal all occasion restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. An ever-evolving menu showcases seasonal ingredients from local farmers and purveyors. To compliment your dining experience, peruse the thoughtfully curated 200 bottle wine list or select a beverage from an extensive cocktail program that has consistently been recognized as one of the best in the city. Customize your dining experience to meet your needs whether you choose to enjoy a four course meal or simply grab a burger at the bar. However you choose to enjoy a visit to Buckley’s, do not forget to order a signature house-made dessert. You won’t regret it!

At this family owned and operated restaurant, guests are treated like family. Come see for yourself!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:15–22:00
  • Phone number
    (414) 277-1111
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Cass Street and Wells Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 349 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Contemporary American

  • Milwaukee

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buckley's Restaurant & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the charming ambiance and consistently "great food," making it ideal for both casual meals and special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups and noise levels, Buckley's remains a "Milwaukee institution" known for its scrumptious dishes and welcoming atmosphere.

349 Reviews
  1. Gary

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! After enjoying th4 Pabst Mansion decorated for Christmas, we had reservations at Buckley's. We were early & they seated us right away. The waitress was amazing, drinks and food were also!! 10 out of 10, for service, dinner & drinks 🍸. We definitely will be back. The different textures & and the taste of food complimented each other well! Salmon meal & Scallops meal were devine!! Nicely done, Buckley's

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  2. Robin

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful service, cozy ambience, creative cocktails, pasta was perfecto and those desserts!!! Wow! A neighborhood gem ❤️

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  3. Nancy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have just moved to the area and were delighted to find that Buckley is a very short walk away. It is the Holidays and the restaurant was tasteful decorated. We really like the casual yet upscale feeling and ambiance. Our server Jessica was terrific, knowledgeable, and friendly. For was delicious. Menu is short but encompasses various pallets. Vegan to Burger and fries. We will be back shortly!

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  4. Rebecca

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience across the board. Get the pastas and focaccia.

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  5. Dawn

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The lighting is perfect and the food was fantastic

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  6. Michael

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mixologist at the bar were awesome. Our waiter, Noah, gave us some recommendations and they were terrific. Thank you to the entire staff.

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  7. Gary

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Please open again for lunch!

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  8. Matthew

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Food was fantastic. Smash burger was smashalicious and the Spicy Vodka pasta was delish! Fantastic wine list. The Foccacia is tasty. My only recommendation would be to have it warmed up or fresh out if the oven would be over the top!

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  9. Diane

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were disappointed with our evening at Buckley's. We waited about 20 minutes for a table after our reservation time - when we were there early. Service was slow and out-of-sync (e.g. apps came before cocktails which were way behind the apps). Everyone ordered something different and everyone thought their food was just mediocre. The atmosphere was nice and our table was quiet so we could all talk, but that's not enough to bring us back to Buckley's.

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  10. Roxanna

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My pasta was good, but a bit too spicy. I didn’t want to order alcohol, so I asked my waitress about the specialty craft sodas on the menu. She knew I never had them before and failed to mention the Cherry soda was like drinking carbonated apple cider vinegar. It was awful and $7 literally down the drain. Everyone else’s experience was wonderful!

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FAQs

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 277-1111.

Buckley's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 349 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
22:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

801 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3908

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Cass Street and Wells Street
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:15–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:15–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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