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Water Buffalo

(Now Closed)

American Restaurant, Bar, and Wine Bar$$$$

Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee

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Julian WMarch 7, 2017
Great location, friendly staff, little overpriced. And why do you have to check inside at the counter if you just want to sit at the canal having a cold beer??
Michael A. LeonApril 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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
HY ConnectJuly 11, 2012
Great mix of sandwiches and burgers. Recommend the pulled pork sandwich or the BLT. Two classics. The creamy chicken enchilada soup is also a standout.
Christine T.October 21, 2012
I definitely recommend their cheese ravioli; it's some of the best I have ever had. Also, the atmosphere and riverfront view are fabulous!
Thomas BrasseurOctober 10, 2015
The Mac and cheese is great! And so is the lunch veggie burger!
Sandy PloyApril 26, 2010
Been here 10+ times
My favorite place in Milwaukee. The lasagna is amazing. The honey drizzle fritters are addicting. Great staff, great vibe, great view. You can not go wrong.
Laura St. MarieMarch 25, 2011
The mahi mahi tacos were the best tacos I've ever had in my life. This may go down as one of my best meals ever. Simply amazing.
J. W. BellMay 16, 2011
when the weather is right its hard to beat a mojito on the riverwalk. If its too cold the bar upstairs works too. (via Scoville) Read more
Casey MungerAugust 18, 2013
White Mac and cheese side is so good. And big enough to eat as a meal.
Carol VossMarch 23, 2011
Eat here 3/24/11 and a portion of food sales go to support @Independence1st Youth Prgms for kids w/ disabilities for @MKETwestival! Thx @Water_Buffalo!!!
Mark PfaltzgraffMay 30, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Great spot, in or outdoors (on River, great for summer) & nice mix of creatively casual dining choices.
b cJuly 20, 2015
The grilled meatloaf sandwich was delicious.
Abigail NaumannAugust 25, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Black bean burger is pretty incredible. One of the best I've had in MKE.
Jocelyn VertzOctober 27, 2012
Great food and great service. The french dip is amazing!
Becky M.September 12, 2010
Great food, try the open faced lobster ravioli. Could do without the 80s music, but otherwise good.
Nicki PJune 29, 2013
Was told we were on an hour and a half wait which turned into a 3 hour wait. Service was ok, bartender was nice, the food is way over priced for what it was, and very small portions!
markMarch 26, 2016
Food was sub-par. Ordered wings - $11.99 for 8 of the smallest wings I have ever seen. And avoid the grilled meatloaf. Sounds good -- isn't.
Chris BuelowJune 4, 2014
The Mac and Cheese is excellent
Chris F.March 9, 2013
The Pork Belly was wicked good!! Yum! Yum!
Erika HagartyMarch 22, 2013
Amazing view and gluten free options!
Sara SantiagoFebruary 11, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Black bean burger is the best I've ever had. Also, ask for the banana/crepe dessert, it should be illegal.
Marc GundersonAugust 16, 2017
Cool space on the river.
Bill RAugust 7, 2014
Great river seating
Mike ShankJanuary 5, 2011
If you're a flavor freak, order extra dressing with the Caesar Salad
Chris CarterJune 5, 2011
The best downtown dining spot! And great food!
Gregg JFebruary 22, 2015
Delicious Cuban sandwiches.
Stevie SwanAugust 24, 2014
Get the Louisiana Crab Cakes!
Nicole LynneMay 20, 2012
The salmon burger is absolutely delicious!!
Julia GeorgiJune 27, 2015
Great view. Pass on the food.
Tracy HolmesFebruary 23, 2010
Great atmosphere, great menu with great prices! Chicken Tortilla soup is awesome!
Raquel RunningJanuary 24, 2010
eat the burger! seems declasse but do it anyway. perhaps with the mac and cheese side
Chrystal AnneSeptember 23, 2011
I ordered the herb Rosemary chicken...it arrived dry, bland and cold! The mashed potatoes tasted like mushed garbage. My boyfriend ordered the eggplant and said it was bland and just blehh!! Not a fan
KelseySeptember 13, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Try the steamed mussels and red sangria. Delicious!
Andrea ZulkowskiJanuary 20, 2013
You know it's a great restaurant when they play Lana del Rey blue jeans
Streetza PizzaOctober 21, 2009
Certainly one of Milwaukee's best restaurants. The braised short-ribs are always amazing.
Ferass TimJuly 4, 2016
One of the worst services we have ever had and the waiter was late and we were seven in a very small table !
Steve JamesJanuary 23, 2010
Great Place to check out, try the open-faced lobster ravioli!
LaDonna WaltonMarch 2, 2012
Try the lobster and fennal fritters
Grady TwohigMay 14, 2016
Pork Chops were tough and dry. Mac & Cheese was horrible. Fries were decent.
Nick RumpApril 29, 2012
Pulled poke is amazing
Jabril FarajJuly 25, 2011
I had the best BLT of my life here. Read more
Jonathan RegaladoAugust 7, 2011
The braised short ribs were delicious!!!
Laura GainorMarch 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The warm chocolate chip cookie dessert is absolutely amazing! Save room for dessert Read more
Morgan WojtkowskiSeptember 23, 2011
Banana breeze Martini is delicious!
Michael AndersonJuly 10, 2012
Terrible service. Waiters are slow. Appetizers alone took a half hour to come out. Waiters only explanation or answer for any question was "I don't know."
Cindy Lamke LaatschMarch 11, 2012
Try the lasagna. AMAZING
Louie BerrodinJuly 28, 2011
The Tuna is Outstanding
Madeline RobbinhoodMay 8, 2010
Melissa is the BEST, hands down. Pray she serves you
Nicole LynneMay 7, 2016
Food is good but service is sooo slow....
Kathryn YuSeptember 6, 2011
Great place to get food poisoning.

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