Precinct Tap & Table has gone from quiet newcomer to one of Germantown’s most talked-about dinner spots, pairing seasonal, chef-driven plates with a serious craft-beer lineup. Tucked into the village’s former police station on Church Street, the restaurant leans into a relaxed neighborhood bar vibe while turning out elevated cooking. Regulars point to the rotating shareable plates and stone-fired pizzas as the main reason tables can be tough to snag.
Reporter Brian Kramp of FOX6 Milwaukee dropped by Precinct on March 5, 2026 to meet the owner and chef and dig into the seasonal menu. The segment put a spotlight on the kitchen’s use of local ingredients and the ever-changing beer taps behind the bar.
What the chef is cooking
Owner and executive chef Jodi Janisse-Kanzenbach runs a small-batch kitchen that leans hard on Midwestern farms and seasonal produce, according to Precinct Tap & Table. Guests can opt for a Chef’s Counter tasting or choose from a frequently updated lineup. The online menu currently highlights stone-fired pizzas, shareable small plates and a rotating cast of entrees.
Drinks and history
An opening profile in OnMilwaukee detailed a modern beverage program that centers on 12 rotating taps, craft cocktails and a bottle list built around small, self-distributed breweries. The same piece calls out the open kitchen and its stone oven, and notes that the restaurant brought new life to a long-vacant building that once housed the Germantown Police Department.
Local reception
The restaurant picked up early buzz and landed on local lists of top new spots, as reported by Washington County Insider referencing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Precinct also joined community meal efforts during the pandemic, preparing food for local nonprofits and seniors, according to CBS58.
