Riverwalk is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

1. Riverwalk

8.2
Milwaukee, WI
Other Great Outdoors · Juneau Town · 27 tips and reviews

ULI Rose CenterULI Rose Center: Using $13 million of public and private funds, the City of Milwaukee redeveloped the blighted downtown waterfront area into a pedestrian oriented greenspace.

Samantha R.Samantha Robbins: Provides a beautiful walkway through downtown Milwaukee. Make sure to pack a camera to take pictures of all the unique artwork along the way!

Andrea H.Andrea H.: Great Sun!

Milwaukee Waterfront Deli is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

2. Milwaukee Waterfront Deli

8.7
761 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI
Sandwich Spot · Juneau Town · 21 tips and reviews

CJ D.CJ Darnieder: Surprisingly good sushi, wonderfully helpful employees, and a beautiful building. A great downtown lunch spot.

Dave F.Dave Feiss: Great food. The fresh mozzarella sandwich is my favorite. Be sure to loom for familiar faces in the mural upstairs

Brian A.Brian Artka: Good sandwiches for a quick lunch. Forget the chains, eat here if you are around and craving a sammy.

Milwaukee Art Museum is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

3. Milwaukee Art Museum

8.9
700 N Art Museum Dr (btwn Lagoon Dr & Michigan St), Milwaukee, WI
Art Museum · Lake Park · 127 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Collins: If you're going for the Street Seen exhibit, be sure to see the short film All Along the Waterfront (something like that). There are 3 short films, but that's the one to see. I love old New York.

Carolina M.Carolina Miranda: The Bradley Collection on the second floor has a sculpture gallery with couches that offers unobstructed views of the lake. Great for chillin'.

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Go check out a Milwaukee Art Museum After Dark event. Try their themed cocktail at each one!

Henry Maier Festival Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

4. Henry Maier Festival Park

8.5
200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Park · Historic Third Ward · 49 tips and reviews

Tracy H.Tracy Holmes: Summerfest is a lifetime experience if you like music, beer, and waterfronts. There are promotions everyday, so check the website for free or reduced admission!

Brianna S.Brianna Saviano: Really nice set up for a festival park. Plenty of food options, bathrooms, places to sit and hang out.

HISTORYHISTORY: Did you know the park is named for Henry Maier, Milwaukee's longest-serving mayor?

Lakefront Brewery is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

5. Lakefront Brewery

9.5
1872 N Commerce St (at N Holton St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Brewer's Hill · 232 tips and reviews

Gino L.Gino Lech: Great food and AMAZING beer! Get the cheese platter, the bacon cherry jam alone is worth it!

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Come early on a Friday, take the tour first, and then chow down at the raucous Friday fish fry polka party in the beer garden. Read more.

Mary G.Mary G: Go on the brewery tour. It's pretty awesome.

The Iron Horse Hotel is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

6. The Iron Horse Hotel

9.0
500 W Florida St (S 6th St), Milwaukee, WI
Hotel · Walker's Point · 72 tips and reviews

Sara L.Sara Lauer: This hotel service at valet parking and check in/out is the best I have ever had, anywhere. Each and every attendant had amazing interpersonal skills. Other hotels should take lessons.

AndreiAndrei: There is a lot of history in there, ask for a tour!

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Branded delivers a classic Milwaukee bar experience with a mix of locals and travelers from business suits to biker leathers. Try the DLT ... it's amazing! Read more.

Harbor House is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

7. Harbor House

9.0
550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI
Seafood Restaurant · Lake Park · 60 tips and reviews

Andrew R.Andrew Rasmussen: Get the combo option. Best value and very delicious. Recommend the Deer Park oysters.

Toga H.Toga Hartadinata: Try the keylime pie!

JeanJean: get a table by the window

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

8. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

740 N Plankinton Ave, Fl 1, Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Kilbourn Town · 110 tips and reviews

Alexander O.Alexander Olcott: Great outdoor seating and beer selection. You can't go wrong with the Makers Mark burger.

Tracy H.Tracy Holmes: One of the best downtown dining locations for drinking a good craft beer on the river! Boat slips too!

Jon K.Jon Klintworth: Don't get too drunk and fall into the river.

Milwaukee Ale House is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

9. Milwaukee Ale House

233 N Water St (btwn Buffalo St & 1st Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Gastropub · Historic Third Ward · 148 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike H: Great locally brewed craft beer selection and boat parking, also great patio seating.

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Try them all! Have an Ale House beer flight for only $8.

Ryan T.Ryan Thompson: Best beer in America, test 'em out!

Water Buffalo is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

10. Water Buffalo

249 N Water St (at E Buffalo St), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Historic Third Ward · 61 tips and reviews

Christine T.Christine T.: I definitely recommend their cheese ravioli; it's some of the best I have ever had. Also, the atmosphere and riverfront view are fabulous!

Nicole G.Nicole Graf: Italian Cheese Spread - Yum!

Michael A. L.Michael A. Leon: Listen, I've been a lot of places and seen a lot of things. But the Mac n cheese here is the best ever. Also great w/ chicken! Drink pairing: Long Island Iced Tea

Rustico Pizzeria is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

11. Rustico Pizzeria

223 N Water St (at Chicago St), Milwaukee, WI
Wine Bar · Historic Third Ward · 56 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle Sisneros: Get the Romana salad! The roasted tomatoes and grilled onions are cooked perfectly!

Brittany F.Brittany Farina: Happy Hour Specials 1/2 off drinks and apps from 4-6 pm

Emily L.Emily Lenard: Fried Olive app is delish!

Horny Goat Hideaway is one of The 13 Best Places for Waterfront in Milwaukee.

12. Horny Goat Hideaway

2011 S 1st St (at Becher St), Milwaukee, WI
Brewery · Bay View · 160 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle Smukowski: Great brewery! Two stories, built an outside patio with volleyball and other activities. AMAZING FOOD! Try the beer cheese n ships and pizza. Simply amazing. Read more.

Brian M.Brian Maguire: $2 pizza on Tuesday. Awesome deal.

KatieFeltenKatieFelten: The perfect summer spot right on the river and you have to try the Beer Mojitos - they are awesome. Read more.