Balzac

Balzac is a wine bar Lower East Side Milwaukee located in United States.

8 / 10
160
ratings
  • Phone

    (414) 755-0099

  • Website

    balzacwinebar.com

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  • Type

    Wine Bar

Address

1716 N Arlington Pl (btwn N Pulaski St & E Brady St) Milwaukee , WI 53202 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 66


Keywords:

wine good for dates sac mac happy hour creme brûlée outdoor seating great value pot pies oxtail Cobb salad fritters casual trendy grilled cheese sandwiches restaurants cheese dinner small plates brunch food bacon
L Patrick Le'Flore

The food was very nice! I really didn’t know about French Food , but I loved it! Will be back when I will be in Milwaukee again.

Stevie Swan

SacMac is always a must (get it with bacon )! The wings are fantastic and a nice portion. The duck nachos were just alright because there was not a lot of duck and they just tasted like regular nachos .

Erin Mcgarry

Perfect place to grab a light meal and drinks with friends. The small plate style dining allows you to sample everything. Venture in on a Sunday for a half price bottle of wine and some Sac Mac .

Valentina Leon

The food is so good! Come very hungry so you can have as many small plates as possible... Or come more than once... Get the wings ... My favorite!!!! Wow

L P

Love the baked manchego brûlée and grilled romaine Cobb salad !! (Oh and the cheese plate at happy hour is a must! $5! )

Haitham M

They have table outside behind the store. It's really great and beautiful at night!!

Valentina Leon

Food is so good you have to come very hungry to try as many as possible.... Or just come more than once... Get the wings !!!! Wow....

Daniel Spiewak

Quite possibly the best restaurant in Milwaukee. All small plates , and all of it delicious. Often a wait, but worth it!

Nick Brennan

Wino Wednesdays are great if you're looking to try a few higher end wines . They also have a middle of the road craft beer selection if you're not into wine ...

Matina Angelopoulou

Weird flavors but nice!!! The manchego custard was really good but don't try it if you don't want sth too sweet. The ribs were good but the portion is too small. Mushroom Napoleon were also good.

Taylor Smith

If you come here on Wednesdays you get a great deal on wine ! The half bottles are half off.

Debra Lakis

Great food, small plates to share if you choose. Outside seating and excellent service.

Erin Renshaw

The manchego brûlée is quite literally one of the best things I've had. Ever. Oh and sit at the bar .

Marques

Matt is the best! Excellent food choices amazing scotch , wine , and beer selection .

Third Coast Daily

Great, intimate place to have some wine . The bartenders are super friendly and fun to talk to. Try one of their wine flights .

Matthew Laux

Wine wine wine . Cheese platters are pretty good too.

Jim A.

Half off bottles of wine every Sunday. Enjoy it on the back patio . A great afternoon!!

Eric Schaefer

We come for the sandwiches ... the cuban and the beef and bleu. They also have a great beer selection .

Ana M.

Manchengo brûlée was so yummy.

Margot Bloomstein

Manchego creme brûlée and celery root fritters are to die for.

Sandy Arnold

Classy sharing menu, intimate atmosphere . Pricey , but fun!

Daniel Spiewak

Order the petit tenderloin! The quality of meat is five star and the chef knows exactly how it should be prepared.

Brittanica A

Tina is fantastic! The duck nachos is a must

Andrea M

Great music to relax to with a glass of wine .

Halley Karas

Bartenders are very nice. Food is delish.Wine is great. Get the Napolean and Tuna Tartare

Kathy Bohn, MKE Realtor

Love this place. Be sure to order the wings !

Lauren Sigfusson

Four words: Amazeballs Wednesday wine deals !

Shareef Jackson

1/2 liter wine specials on Tues are great!

Irene Jaskolski

Best Prince Edward Island Mussels in Milwaukee. I love the creme brulee also!

Marc Gunderson

Wine is good. If you like wine .

Beth Graham

Try the duck nachos . Amazing. Or raid the cellar Sundays!

Kevin Lenz

Awesome place - try the Ox Tail Pot Pie . Amazing!

aninamous

Come in on half off wine night !

Rebecca Vaughn

The bartenders are awesome. Sit at the bar !

Ku Mays

Wines for the people! & beers ! Chill low light spot

Marques

We love this place service is amazing

Megan Simkus

Case of the Mondays? Take a trip to another land - 1/2 price wine flights every Monday. Lots of selection and great wine !

Sophie

If you didn't like spiced nuts before, you'll definitely like them now!

Tyler Colby

Scallops if you can get them.

Jim A.

Sundays: half off their entire bottle wine list . Yes!

Keri Pfeiffer

Sundays half off all bottles is the a GREAT deal!

Jim Becker

it has been a few years but, there is a reason they remain.

Steve Mandel

ask if steve or jake are in the kitchen, order off menu !

Rebecca B

Avocado Hummus and Sac Mac .

Nina Kraus

Service leaves a lot to be desired. 25 minutes for crab cakes while servers are reading books . Flat bread pizza soggy. Or if caviar for deviled eggs .

Timothy Schumacher

Awesome. Simply awesome.

Celeste

Not a big fan of the cauliflower salad

Marie Edwards

Wine list rules

Daniel Spiewak

The crème brûlée is best described as "unimpressive".

Marques

Best Mac n cheese ever

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