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Oak Barrel Public House, Milwaukee, WI

Oak Barrel Public House

4.1
4.1
678 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
American cuisine in Milwaukee. Come a stranger and leave a friend! Join us for delicious food and a tasty beverage.

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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
    (414) 897-8320
  • 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

  • Taylor Swift Brunch

    21 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a Taylor Swift-themed brunch, where every moment feels like a lyric from her greatest hits! Sip on bottomless mimosas as you sway to a curated playlist of all her songs, from upbeat anthems to heartfelt ballads. Dress in your best Taylor inspired outfit, and get ready for a morning filled with fun, friendship and delicious eats. Weather you're a die-hard Swiftie or just looking for a great time, this brunch is sure to be a "Love Story" you'll want to relive!
  • Charli XCX Brat Brunch

    11 Jan 2025 only
    Join us for a Charli XCX-themed brunch, where the vibes are as electrifying as her hits! Indulge in fabulous brunch options, all inspired by her catchy tunes and bold style. Enjoy bottomless mimosas as you dance to a lively playlist featuring all of her hits. Dress to impress in your best Charli XCX inspired look and get ready to Brat it out. It's about to be a "boom Clap kind of day!
  • Christina Vs Britney Brunch

    8 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for a Christina Vs. Britney- themed brunch, where pop rivalry meets delicious bites! Indulge in a menu inspired by the iconic styles of both superstars, featuring classic brunch favorites with a twist. Sip on bottomless mimosas while enjoying a lively playlist that pits their greatest hits against each other, from "Toxic" to "Genie in a bottle". Dress in your best early 2000's pop star attire and prepare for a fun-filled showdown. Whether you're team Christina or team Britney, this brunch promises a fabulous celebration of two legendary icons!

What 678 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak Barrel Public House offers a lively dining experience with "awesome food and amazing service." Guests appreciate the convenient location near theaters and frequent mention of the "delicious" bacon fat popcorn. The friendly staff, including standout servers like Kailey and Adriana, ensure a welcoming atmosphere. Reservations recommended for busy nights.

678 Reviews
  1. Paula

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and you get plenty! Our waitress, Avery (i think!) was great. She was friendly, fun, buttoned up and got us out in time for Bucks game.

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  2. Garren

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive staff. Good food. Great spot before a game.

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  3. Joey

    Southwest Florida

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great please before the game. Have the Mac and cheese with bacon

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  4. Deb

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were so disappointed in our dinner - table of six and every meal had an issue….from ice cold soggy sweet potato fries (which you pay extra for as a side); missing ingredients on their specialty burgers; stale house chips; their special dip for the chips was unavailable; a cold and unappealing grilled cheese sandwich. Our waitress was trying hard to make things better and was apologetic explaining they had a new chef, but they need to make some changes/improvements asap.

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  5. Joyce

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good but we had an issue with front door stuck open. We had to close multiple times. The magnet holding the door open needs to have something to stop it from engaging

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  6. MONICA

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great! Had an issue with the French fries arriving cold, but Bianca replaced them with very hot fries!

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  7. ANGIE

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, drinks were good Would come back when in town

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  8. Julia

    Milwaukee

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely slow table service, took 10 min to get water, 20 min to order, 40 to get food. We were late for our event. Friendly staff and burgers good.

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  9. Laura

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We didn’t get our food in time- only our appetizer. We had a 6pm reservation and had to leave at 7:15 to get to a show. We canceled the dinner.

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  10. Stephen

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first experience at Oak Barrel Public House. The pictures on their website made it appear a bit more upscale than it is, as it is largely a sports pub, which we did not mind. Staff was attentive and friendly throughout our meal. The paper menu was more limited and did not match the menu on their website, but still contained numerous desirable options. A bag of bacon fat popcorn was on the table when we arrived and it was gone within a few minutes. It was delicious with a distinct, but not oily or overpowering, bacon flavor. My wife purchased two additional bags for "later," but later was sooner in this instance. She had the BBQ chicken pizza with a raspberry drizzle, which she enjoyed quite a bit, but it was too sweet for me. I ordered an Italian beef sandwich with a bechamel sauce and fries. The ciabatta was fresh and soft, the beef was tender and properly cut, and the bechamel was a nice alternative to the typical cheese or cheese-like substances one finds on this type of sandwich. The only thing I might have added was a small cup of au jus for dipping purposes. Otherwise, it was a well-executed plate. We had some difficulty finding the dessert menu via QR code and the website was of no help, so we passed on dessert. As for drinks, I had two glasses of sauvignon blanc, which were decent, especially because they likely sell far more beer and cocktails than wine. My wife opted for the flavored lemonade and gave it a thumbs up. We would dine here again if we were in the area (near Fiserv Forum) and not just for the awesome popcorn.

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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 4.1 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (414) 897-8320
  • 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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