The Social American Tavern

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   Trish

   Milwaukee1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great drinks, fair service, decent to good food. Nice atmosphere but hard to hear.
   

   The Social American TavernResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your review, Im glad the drinks were great!
   

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   Patricia

   Milwaukee1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We were pleasantly surprised by this before-theatre dining experience. The Social American Tavern is a casually elegant venue in an historic building. The high ceilings, art deco furnishings, and open concept were very refreshing. The bar area had only one video screen (thank goodness!) and it was kept at a reasonable volume. On this Sunday evening, there was not much of a crowd, which we appreciated as we had a date with the Robert Cray Band after our meal. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive enough for our needs. We ordered from the Shareables menu: bacon roasted Brussels sprouts, BBQ pork sliders, and Buffalo honey mustard wings, along with two glasses of wine. The prices were reasonable for the location (although a bit high for Joel Gott cab), and everything was delicious. It was also fun to wander around the lobby of this beautiful old building (marble grand staircase, gorgeous copper lamps, and, again, the high ceilings!). Glad we tried something new [to us]!
   

   The Social American TavernResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words and your five-star rating. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our service. We hope to see you again soon.
   

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   Sarah

   Minneapolis1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was average. We got the burger and it was very burnt. We ordered the Caesar salad and it was just a chunk of Romain lettuce not chopped at all with a drizzle of Caesar dressing. Don’t recommend
   

   The Social American TavernResponded on 17 March 2025

   We appreciate your honesty and you’re rating. We are disappointed that you did not enjoy your meal and our service. We strive to provide high-quality food and excellent customer service, but we clearly fell short of your expectations. We would like to hear more about what went wrong and how we can fix it. Please reach out to us at (Bryan 414-271-6611) so that we can resolve this issue.
   

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   Caroline

   Milwaukee1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 27 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Didn’t realize it was a hotel bar. It was okay just not the vibe we were looking for.
   

   The Social American TavernResponded on 26 February 2025

   Thank you for your feedback and your rating. We are glad that you liked some aspects of your dining experience, but we are sorry that you were not completely satisfied. We appreciate your suggestions and we will work on improving our food and service. We hope to see you again soon and impress you more.
   

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   Sarah

   Berkshire5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very pleasant for Christmas dinner with friends. Good choice drinks and food
   

   The Social American TavernResponded on 4 January 2025

   thank you for the Great Review!!
   

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   Tom

   Milwaukee7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I took my team for lunch. I was greeted y name at the door. They had are group seating ready. Food and beverages were served quickly and correctly. No complaints from the 7 of us.
   

   The Social American TavernResponded on 4 January 2025

   Thank you for dining with us Glad your experience was great!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Handicap table was not available had to wait 20 minWe went for the Thanksgiving Buffet our Grandma is newly in a wheelchair and our homes all have multiple stairs we have reserved rooms for large meals but Thanksgiving just has so much we thought we'd try going out. On our booking we noted under special notes that we needed a wheelchair accessible seating (and we booked here since it noted they could accommodate). We arrived just before our 4pm reservation and a table was not available we were informed that previous guests were paying and we would have a table as soon as they clear the space. It ended up being just over 20 mins! The open tables were all high tops originally- I have to say we have been learning A LOT about the issues when having a wheelchair it's a bit frustrating and also was embarrassing for my grandma who is new to this as her new mobility. We have never done a buffet before and all the staff was very nice and hustling but most the items were empty when we went up. The poor guy at the turkey was picking scrapes! The restaurant isn't huge and from what I could see it didn't seem like folks were going to crazy! It would also be nice if food was labeled- I was the only one who fully knew the menu and it was slightly off from what was advertised- so food labels would be nice for guests that are showing up with their group since likely just one person actually booked it. Mashed potatoes, stuffed chicken, sweet potatoes and the apple pecan salad were my favorite! I honestly could eat those mashed potatoes for the rest of my life and nothing else and be content! None of the food needed extra salt/pepper which is rare especially for my mom! I was very disappointed that the Oreo looking pie was gone by time we were ready for dessert I didn't want to grab dessert with my main meal since I assumed it would be replenished the same- and the pie that was available pumpkin/apple ended up both being FROZEN! tiramisu was very good!
   

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   Natalie

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came for Thanksgiving Buffet, will be returning in the future for birthdays and the like due to staff and atmosphere!
   

   The Social American TavernResponded on 4 January 2025

   Thank you for the fantastic Review Cant wait to see you in the future!!
   

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   Sue

   Milwaukee2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My husband, daughter and I went to The Social for their Thanksgiving buffet. Getting in/making a reservation was easy, however I was offered the choices of Booth Area 1 or Booth Area 2. There was no indication on their website of where these areas were located so I just chose area 1. We were seated in a booth near the front door where every time someone came in, we got a blast of cold air. The staff was very friendly, attentive and efficient. The drinks were way overpriced ($16 for an Espresso Martini). The buffet offered a large selection of different foods to choose from including four different seafood appetizers which was a main reason for picking this place as my daughter is a Pescatarian. The shrimp and the oysters were fine but the mussels were still partially frozen. Not even sure what the fourth seafood option was but it was really good. Stuffing for the turkey was kind of blah but turkey was really good. Wish they had put out half slices of pie because I couldn't choose between pumpkin and pecan and didn't want to take two whole pieces. The building that this restaurant is in is incredibly interesting and we walked all around it and admired the history and architecture so that was an added fun part of the outing. I would like to spend a night or two at this hotel but not sure I would eat at the restaurant again.
   

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    Carol

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent buffet with a good variety of dishes. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful decor. Will definitely be back!
    

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