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jim_zeisler Jul 21, 2008 12:04 PM

MKE - lunch on a Saturday

this is kind of lame, because I live in Milwaukee. I have 3 kids 4 years old and younger, so I don't get to dine out very much.

my problem, many of the restaurants I see getting favorable reviews are not open for lunch on Saturday. Does anyone have recommendations for a decent, relaxing Saturday lunch where we can enjoy the food and a couple glasses of wine? Downtown/3rd Ward, East Side, or 'Tosa area.

thanks much.
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  1. Reetsyburger Jul 22, 2008 01:34 PM

    When I lived in Wisconsin, I had some nice lunches at Beans & Barley on the East Side.
    They are open 7 days a week 8am-9pm.

    Good, fresh food, and they have a pretty big menu and deli. They also serve wine in the dining room. They even have PB&Js!

    Sometimes the wait can be long, but I have had success walking in a getting a table right away.

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    Beans & Barley
    1901 E North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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       jim_zeisler Jul 24, 2008 05:14 AM

      that is a good idea. then maybe we'll catch a matinee at the oriental. possibly a post movie drink at Yield. thanks.
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        Reetsyburger Jul 24, 2008 01:00 PM

        A big ol' lunch and a big ol' glass of wine await you at the Pasta Tree as well.
        Definitely one of my favorite Milwaukee spots.
        The Gorgonzola Alfredo sauce is insanely awesome.

        Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:00pm

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        1503 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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           jim_zeisler Jul 26, 2008 06:28 AM

          that settles it. I haven't been to the pasta tree since the 90s. I did not think to look there for a Sat. lunch. thank you very much.
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             mike_d Jul 29, 2008 11:38 AM

            And I haven't either. Please post back when you go. We may go this week, and I'll do likewise. It was, and I hope still is, very good.
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               jim_zeisler Jul 31, 2008 03:46 AM

              We enjoyed it very much. Good food and service. We split a bottle of wine. It was very relaxing.
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                 mike_d Jul 31, 2008 02:35 PM

                Thanks. It's good to hear they're still doing it right.
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                  Reetsyburger Aug 7, 2008 08:21 PM

                  Glad to hear you had a good lunch, Jim!
                  It's always been a favorite of mine.

                  Cheers!
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         torta basilica Jul 21, 2008 02:18 PM

        Trocadero on Water or I actually enjoyed Coast - great views and the food was much better than I expected after reading some reviews.

        Had 1 good lunch at Palms and one so-so, but I do like the setting and the friendly staff.

        Is Coquette open on Saturdays?
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          Living4fun Jul 21, 2008 02:43 PM

          I believe it is open for lunch:

          Coquette Café is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m. The restaurant features smoke-free dining and vegetarian options. For more information, call (414) 291-2655. Their Web site is coquettecafe.com.
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             jim_zeisler Jul 22, 2008 04:45 AM

            Trocadero might be the way to go - have lunch on the patio. Saturday lunch is a tough time to find a "new" spot (new to us, at least). We've tried Water Buffalo once and will not go back. We tried Palms for dinner once - it was decent. We dig the popovers at Coast. Thanks for the replys.
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          2. Living4fun Jul 21, 2008 12:17 PM

            We have had good meals at Water Buffalo http://waterbuffalomilwaukee.com/. They are right on the river, makes an enjoyable lunch atmosphere. Owned by the same partners is Swig and they are also open for lunch.http://www.swigmilwaukee.com/. We just had an enjoyable dinner there last night. We chose several items from their small plate menu and were pleased.
            We have also enjoyed lunch at The Palms Bistro http://www.palmsbistrobar.com
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