Mader's Restaurant

Milwaukee's oldest German restaurant. You’ll dine amid a stunning collection of art, suits of medieval armor and antiques dating back to the 14th century.

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  • Phone

    (414) 271-3377

  • Website

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  • Type

    German Restaurant

Address

1037 N Old World 3rd St Milwaukee , WI 53203 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 39


Keywords:

German food sauerbraten spaten pretzel rolls pork shanks good for dates spacious buffet great value waffles omelettes desserts Reuben sandwiches brunch food bar sausage dinner lunch apple strudel good for special occasions
Men's Health Mag

Where else can you drink Oktoberfest beer , year round, from a boot-shaped stein the size of your thigh? Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan drank here. Go for the Spaten Season—Oktoberfest…because you can.

VISITMilwaukee

Sauerbraten ? Goulasch? Schnitzel ? It’s all here! Get a taste of authentic German cuisine at the place that has served legends like John F. Kennedy, Bob Hope, Audrey Hepburn and more!

Kevin Anderson

Great lunch from start to finish. Pretzel bread to start. Excellent service . Great range of dishes from traditional German to an option or two for vegetarians .

Della Z

Awesome Sunday brunch with strawberry champagne . Great spread of an unlimited buffet with German fare, omelet station, waffles , dessert , etc. Good service and very authentic !

Ed Martin

Virtually verything. Try sampler platter . 3rd generation family owned. Famous people including 4 US Presidents, actors, actresses, singers have eaten there. The most famous German restaurant in USA.

Collin

Watched a great show about Milwaukee bars , turns out they follow the manager of the bar (Mary), over the amazing staff that keeps the place afloat. Too bad they dont follow up with hidden cameras .

Andrew F

A favorite of celebrities ranging from Carrie Underwood and Katy Perry to 1980's pro wrestler Baron Von Raschke (??)

Rebecca M

Reuben rolls, ftw. Don't sit in the side alcoves in main dining rm unless u want to share yr convo with everyone.

Katie B

OMG the pretzel rolls are incredible. Great place, good food cool bar fun! A must while in Milwuakee

Bruce Wayne

Sauerbraten and the apple strudel are my favorites

Kevin Anderson

Classic German food . Pretzel bread is wonderful. But good range of food for all tastes.

Andrew F

They aren't joking around with their giant pretzels .

Mader's Restaurant

We offer an unmatched selection of authentic German steins. Visit our tower gallery to take home an amazing souvenir!

Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, MBA

They’ve got a $3.5M insurance policy on their weaponry & relics - be sure to check it out!

Bill Brent

Get the loin of pork is super tender! Dumpling was amazing!

Jim Leon

A great bit of Milwaukee history. Good food too.

Janet Wilson

It seriously is a giant pretzel . The size of a human's crossed arms!

Neil Maruca

The house specialty pork shank was amazing.

Christian Dahlström

Ask for the Jaegerschnitzel. And, ho all out by upping to Veal from the pork .

Robbin Ulmer

Clean restrooms ! & the pretzel rolls are amazing!!

Jennifer Kane

Great round pretzel rolls . Sweet glaze like syrup .

Mark Brouch

Make sure to check out all of the pictures and decorations.

Virginia Mccoy

You MUST ask about the giant pretzel . HUGE and DELICIOUS.

Jessica Cogan

Two words: Giant Pretzel .

Late Night Marquette

Marquette students get 10% discount off entire food purchase. You have to show your MUID!

Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" Dickson

Had to have Schnitzel after the parade

Howard Hill

Pork shank !

Todor Krecu

Can't go wrong with the Bavarian Platter which is a selection of Usingers Sausage .

Chaz Rzeplinski

The pork shank is a must have!

Brian Muelrath

Spaten lager . Goodstuff

Mike Hayden

Spaetzle is amazing!

Jaymin Kim

Slow, terrible service. Our meal lasted for 2 hours because it took an hour and half for the food to come out.

Jess Vargas

Amazing, quality German food and experience. Read more

Kevin Ring

the bartender at knights bar is awesome.

Joe Simpkins

cool place. great beer .

Lorenzo

Mary is a great waitress ..i

Dani K.

holy expensive !

Kyle Kasprzak

German food . Rheinischer Sauerbraten - phenomenal.

Миша Векслер

Вежливое обслуживание вкусная еда

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