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Oak Barrel Public House, Milwaukee, WI

Oak Barrel Public House

4.3
4.3
717 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
American cuisine in Milwaukee. Come a stranger and leave a friend! Join us for delicious food and a tasty beverage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–22:45 Sat, Sun 15:00–23:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Zach Zarling
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (414) 897-8320
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Kendrick Vs Drake Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Kendrick vs. Drake Brunch 🎤🥂 📅 March 29th | 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 Oak Barrel Public House It’s the ultimate showdown—West Coast vs. OVO, lyrical genius vs. hitmaker. Join us for a Kendrick vs. Drake Brunch, where the beats are legendary, the vibes are unmatched, and the food & drinks are inspired by two of the greatest in the game. 🎶 Non-stop Kendrick & Drake hits 🍽️ Themed brunch menu 🍹 Signature cocktails inspired by both artists 🔥 A vibe you don’t want to miss Rep your favorite and come ready to debate, vibe, and enjoy a brunch like no other! Tag your crew & pull up! #KendrickVsDrakeBrunch
  • Beyonce Brunch

    US$10.00 per party

    Prepaid

    19 Apr 2025 only
    ✨ Beyoncé Brunch Bash ✨ Get in formation for the ultimate Beyoncé-themed brunch! Join us on April 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a fierce and fabulous experience featuring: 🎶 All Beyoncé, All Day – Non-stop hits from Queen Bey to keep the vibes flawless. 🍹 Themed Cocktails & Bottomless Mimosas – Sip on "Drunk in Love" mimosas, "Lemonade" spritzers, and more! 🍽️ A Flawless Food Menu – Delicious brunch favorites inspired by Beyoncé's iconic moments. Gather your crew, dress to impress, and run the world at the brunch you won't want to miss! 💛✨ #BrunchLikeBey #FlawlessVibes #BottomlessMimosas

Private dining

What 717 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak Barrel Public House offers a vibrant dining experience with "friendly and attentive" service. Guests rave about their "delicious cheese curds" and "bacon fat popcorn." The atmosphere is lively, making it perfect before events at Fiserv Forum. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the staff's dedication ensures a welcoming visit.
717 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    Chicago81 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu listed here and on website very different from actual menu at the restaurant. I ordered the macaroni and cheese and was disappointed, it had an odd flavor. Also, two drink items I had ordered from the drink list were unavailable as they did have the ingredients to make them . Beware of the additional fee added to the bill. The popcorn was very good

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  2. Nina

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Service was great! Love the vibe of the place! We were seated on the third floor. Highly recommend the cheese curds and BBQ chicken pizza!

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  3. Lori

    Chicago2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud. Drinks were mediocre and food was about the same.

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  4. Sean

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of town for convention. Made the reservation for days ago. Table for 6 at 645. Got early around 630. They had everything set for us. Water already and their great bacon popcorn. Dylan our server did a great job, making sure everything was great. The cheese curds were fantastic. Would definitely come early again if I'm back in Wisconsin.

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  5. Jennifer

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service and food. I will definitely return.

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  6. AJ

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Nashville chicken bowl was one of the worst things I’ve eaten in a long time. When I asked for hot sauce to mask the taste I was told they didn’t have any. Mind you the chicken was supposed to have Nashville HOT SAUCE on it.

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  7. Tracey

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy due to an event, but servers were hustling and kept everything running smoothly.

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  8. larobb VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent comfort food. A bacon lovers paradise. Considering I don't eat pork, there were tasty alternatives. Wait staff were on point, definitely would repeat.

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  9. Inge

    Chicago14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Menu is inventive and has a broad variety. Food was delicious, but not exceptional. My friend had a skillet and she thought it could have used a bit of cheese. The curds to start were amazing!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience at Oak Barrel Public House on Saturday, March 8, 2025. We had a 6:30 pm reservation but arrived early at 5:50 pm because of the Bucks game and the Shamrock Shuffle, which had closed off streets and created large crowds. Despite being early, the staff was very accommodating. They even had a table ready for us earlier than expected, and we were seated with minimal wait time. The place was packed with Shamrock Shuffle participants, but the service remained attentive and friendly. Even with the busy atmosphere, we never felt overlooked. Unfortunately, they were out of my first choice, the Whiskey Bacon Chili ($8.99), but I went with the Pulled Bacon ($13.99) instead — bourbon cider braised pulled bacon with Kentucky bourbon sauce, flame-roasted jalapeño corn pico, and pickled red onion. It turned out to be a great second option — rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. Person #2 had the Chicken Caprese Wrap ($16.99) with fries, which they said was tasty and light without feeling heavy. Person #3 ordered the Oak Barrel Signature Wings ($17.99), but they were also out, so they opted for the Buffalo Chicken Wrap ($16.99) with fries and were happy with the choice. While it was surprising that two of the three of us couldn’t get our first choice so early in the evening, the positive service and quick seating made up for it. The table time limits were clear from the website, but we never felt rushed. Overall, a very positive experience — we’d definitely return!

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FAQs

Oak Barrel Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 897-8320.

Oak Barrel Public House is rated 4.3 stars by 717 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
23:30
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Oak Barrel Public House

1033 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–22:45 Sat, Sun 15:00–23:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Zach Zarling
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (414) 897-8320
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