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The 4 best New American spots in Milwaukee

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Published on July 01, 2019
The 4 best New American spots in MilwaukeePhoto: Buckley's Restaurant & Bar/Yelp

Craving New American food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top New American spots around Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Buckley's Restaurant & Bar

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Topping the list is Buckley's Restaurant & Bar. Located at 801 N. Cass St. in East Town, the bar and New American spot is the highest-rated New American restaurant in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 285 reviews on Yelp.

2. Odd Duck

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Next up is Odd Duck, situated at 2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 730 reviews on Yelp, the New American and vegetarian spot, offering tapas and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Swingin' Door Exchange

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Juneau Town's Swingin' Door Exchange, located at 219 E. Michigan St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 650 reviews.

4. Meraki

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Meraki, a bar and New American spot in Walker's Point, is another go-to, with four stars out of 92 Yelp reviews. Head over to 939 S. Second St. to see for yourself.


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