EsterEv

4.9

168 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

Located in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood, EsterEv offers a 6-course chef's tasting experience, which evokes globally inspired nostalgic flavors from grandma's kitchen. Presented by James Beard Best Chef Midwest nominees Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(414) 312-8606
Website
http://esterev.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs

Location
2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Area
Milwaukee
Cross Street
Concoron
Parking details
Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

EsterEv Tasting Menu
US$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements. For any allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 48 hours prior to your reservation. We cannot guarantee accommodations for requests made after that time. Cancellations or changes must also be made 48 hours in advance. Late cancellations or reductions in party size will incur an $80 per person charge. A 5% staff healthcare charge is added to all bills, and any guest who takes the merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. For parties larger than 6, contact Tyler at tyler@esterev.com. Gift cards from DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy are not accepted.
EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar
US$80.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our four-course prix fixe menu with choices in each course and optional enhancements at our bar. For allergies or dietary restrictions, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance. We cannot guarantee accommodations for late requests. Cancellations or changes must be made 48 hours prior; otherwise, an $80 per person charge will apply, including reductions in party size. A 25% gratuity will be charged if the merchant copy of the credit card receipt is taken. A 5% health and wellness charge will also be added to all bills to support staff healthcare. Please note, we cannot accept DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy gift cards due to system differences.
Guest Chef Dinner with Brian Baxter ($140)
US$140.00 per person
8 Apr 2025 only
Join us for our EsterEv Guest Chef Dinner with Brian Baxter on April 8th, 2025. The cost is $140 per person, with an optional $75 beverage pairing. This is a communal dining event, so you may be seated with other guests or at the bar. A 20% gratuity and a 5% staff health and wellness charge will be added to all checks. The experience lasts about 3.5 hours. Any individuals who take the restaurant’s merchant copy of the credit card receipt will incur a 25% gratuity. Please note, we cannot accept DanDan, Fool’s Errand, or Fauntleroy gift cards, nor accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies for this event.

What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Wisconsin
Best Overall
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Best Service
Wisconsin
Innovative
Wisconsin
Contemporary American
Milwaukee
Best Overall
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Best Food
Milwaukee
Best Service
Milwaukee
Best Ambience
Milwaukee
Innovative
Milwaukee
Romantic
Milwaukee
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

EsterEv offers an exceptional dining experience with "exquisite high-level menu" and "unique combinations" that delight the palate. Guests rave about the "warmest welcome" and "impeccable service," while the "creative" and "beautifully presented" dishes make each visit memorable. Highlights include "transcendent sausage," "life-changing chicken broth," and "innovative wine pairings." Highly recommended for special occasions.

168 Reviews

K
Kar
Milwaukee14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service was spectacular from start to finish.
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RLSMKE
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. Inventive, creative and every bite utterly delicious. The server was friendly and very knowledgeable, which was key to the dishes we chose. The ambiance is pleasant, relaxed and quiet enough that our attention was focused on the food and each other. Highly recommend!!
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Becky VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EsterEv never disappoints with their fantastic food and service. This is my favorite restaurant in the Milwaukee area. I understand why the restaurant is a James Beard semi finalist — top quality delicious food.
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Terry VIP
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taste explosions in a beautifully welcoming atmosphere- Dan Jacobs kills it — especially when he brings his monkey bread and chicken Broth to your table. Don’t miss out - visit Bayvire and enjoy the wonderful hospitality.
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OpenTable Diner
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite ingredients and menu, outstanding service and delicious everything.
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Bryan
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an exceptional experience, and one of the best dining experiences I've had in Milwaukee.
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Gabriela VIP
Milwaukee7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is excellent! We were greeted with the warmest welcome from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere is comfortable and beautiful. The food was an exquisite high-level menu prepared by the most talented Chefs and beautifully presented. Very recomendable
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James
Milwaukee8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. The broth that they open the meal with is sublime, something on the surface that seems so simple, contained so many delicious complexities. It’s worth it to splurge on the first enhancement, in this case the decadent combination of a McDonald’s hash brown and caviar. The rest of the meal kept it up, with unique combinations and wonderful flavors.
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Charles
Hawaii7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chef Dan and the rest of the staff were friendly attentive and welcoming. They made our anniversary dinner one to remember.
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Kristy
Milwaukee2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quality of food. Service was attentive, informative, but not overbearing. Great pairing suggestions made as well. Highly recommend for the tasting menu, you will not be disappointed.
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EsterEv is rated 4.9 stars by 168 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

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

2165 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Additional information

Cross Street
Concoron
Area
Milwaukee
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Continental
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large parking lot adjacent to building and available to guests of EsterEv and DanDan
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://esterev.com/
Phone number
(414) 312-8606

EsterEv

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Experiences

EsterEv Tasting Menu

EsterEv Tasting Menu at the Bar

Guest Chef Dinner with Brian Baxter ($140)

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What 168 people are saying

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