Craving seafood? From chargrilled oysters to buttery lobster to pan-seared salmon, these four Milwaukee spots can satisfy your need for first-rate seafood.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end seafood hot spots in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. The Capital Grille
Topping the list is The Capital Grille, a steakhouse and wine bar with a wide selection of seafood on offer. Located downtown at 310 W. Wisconsin Ave. across from the Grand Avenue Shopping Center, it is the highest rated high-end seafood spot in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 255 reviews on Yelp.
In this dimly lit, upscale chain restaurant, expect to dine on seafood in style. Notable menu items include New England clam chowder soup, crab cakes, seared citrus-glazed salmon and butter-poached lobster tails.
2. Harbor House
Next up is Harbor House, situated at 550 N. Harbor Drive on the waterfront. With four stars out of 418 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score seafood has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
Overlooking Lake Michigan, this fancy eatery offers a seafood experience with a view. Popular menu items include fried calamari, crustacean bisque soup, scallops and seared tuna.
3. Third Coast Provisions
Third Coast Provisions, located downtown at 724 N. Milwaukee St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, 4.5 stars out of 124 reviews.
Helmed by chef Andrew Miller, the restaurant has attracted fans with options like the lobster pot pie, lobster mac and cheese and shrimp and grits. You'll also find three different kinds of chargrilled oysters plus a variety of small plates.
4. Mason Street Grill
Finally, there's Mason Street Grill, a downtown favorite with four stars out of 206 reviews. Stop by 425 E. Mason St. to hit up the steakhouse and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, next time you're in the mood to celebrate.
Located in the Pfister Hotel, this restaurant caters to formal celebrations and group dinners as much as it does the happy hour crowd.
The menu's varied seafood dishes reveal Southern influences; options include seafood gumbo, barbecue Gulf shrimp and herb-crumb halibut with roasted pepper sauce.
