Visiting Historic Third Ward, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Milwaukee neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Japanese restaurant to a barbecue joint.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Historic Third Ward, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Kanpai
Topping the list is sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot Kanpai. Located at 408 E. Chicago St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 303 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, expect to find a variety of options, from the Party Boat (16 pieces of sashimi and 12 pieces of nigiri, as well as Kanpai, rainbow, red dragon and tekka rolls) to entrees like the unagi kabayaki (Japanese-style grilled eel with a sweet unagi sauce and scalions) and the yakisoba (egg noodles, teriyaki sauce, yakisoba sauce, vegetables and a choice of chicken, beef or shrimp).
Click here to see the menu.
2. Red Elephant Chocolate
Next up is candy store Red Elephant Chocolate, which offers desserts and more, situated at 333 N. Broadway St. With four stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Sweet-lovers may indulge in everything chocolate — including hot cocoa, handcrafted chocolate, ice cream and more.
3. Bavette
Butcher Bavette, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 330 E. Menomonee St., 4.5 stars out of 282 reviews.
The full-service restaurant offers an array of sandwiches, alongside cheese and charcuterie boards, salads and entrees like the octopus and cornmeal-crusted soft shell crab.
View the full menu here.
4. Smoke Shack
Smoke Shack, a breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot that offers barbecue and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 735 Yelp reviews. Head over to 332 N. Milwaukee St. to see for yourself.
Smoke Shack specializes in dry-rubbed and slow-smoked meats like pulled chicken, pork, beef brisket and both baby back and spare ribs, which are served as sandwiches or plates. Customers may also pick from a variety of sauces, with options like Kansas City (sweet and smokey), Texas BBQ (tomato-based) and Carolina Gold (mustard-based with vinegar).
View the full menu here.
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