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Brass Key Restaurant
4952 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53219, United States
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Mi
Review №1

My wife and I have never been here before but we stopped for a quick anniversary dinner with some friends. The food was excellent and decently priced. The service was fantastic and speedy. Especially after we told them that we had to be to an art exhibit by a certain time. They gave us a coupon to use for the next time we eat there too, because of our anniversary. So all in all 5 stars for these guys. It was a great dining experience. Ibwould recommend this place to anyone.

Ri
Review №2

Food was good. Not crowded at all. Waitress was very pleasant and prices were very reasonable.

Cr
Review №3

Great food and great service. The food was hot and fresh ingredients. The hash browns are outstanding!!! Im definitely making this a new regular breakfast stop. I look forward to trying their lunch and dinner options as well.

Ch
Review №4

Wonderful service. Friendly staff. Priced well. Will be a monthly stop for our date night ☺️

Ka
Review №5

Love the flaming cheese!! They bring it to the table and light it on fire in a skillet and extinguish the fire with lemon juice. The Italian style grouper is the latest dish I tried and the breading had a unique taste and really worked well with the dish. I have never had bad food here and I have tried lots of items on the menu. The owner is always there and is a really nice friendly guy!

Lo
Review №6

Service is very good, prices are good, food is alright.

La
Review №7

Great service. Good food.

Ch
Review №8

Nice restaurant, nice service. Prices were reasonable. Food wasnt anything too special but not bad. Tapioca pudding tasted more like rice pudding. Good servings.

Ru
Review №9

This is a no frills establishment, but don’t let that fool you! The food and service were awesome! There’s a huge variety of items to choose from which was nice . Our waitress was very genuine, very attentive and made sure we were taken care of during our visit(she was not super chipper and fake. I find those waitresses tend to mess up orders because they’re too busy trying to be nice). The food was very good as well, especially the crab cakes! What I loved most, is that our food was PIPING hot! If you’re ever in the area, be sure to give them a try! You won’t be disappointed!

Me
Review №10

A cute little place, very unique to the area as it looked like a train station. The food was outstanding I had a dragon fruit parfait that was out of this world...and my bacon avocado egg sandwich I could have had seconds! I will definitely be back

Sa
Review №11

Very good diner family restaurant with American, greek and Italian food.

Sh
Review №12

Was drawn here because of the good reviews. I was very underwhelmed. The steaks were overdone and so were the lobsters. Think the potatoes were cooked in the microwave. My fiancé threw his food away and drove to portillos..

Ma
Review №13

Fairly good food. This place is Hiring help. This place needs a good cleaning & dusting even that chandeliers have food & gravy on them.

Br
Review №14

Clean nice staff crowd a bit older,very friendly

Je
Review №15

Food was good, no complaints, staff was attentive, only thing I feel I need to mention is... really didnt like the one bathroom, it is SO small, like a broom closet small. Its hard to keep my stomach unnauseated while practically having a urinal or sink practically in my face as I use the restroom.

Er
Review №16

Went there with some friends. Waitress was nice. Small town vibe, reminded me of growing up in the U.P. Bar area looked great but restaurant needs some updating.My friends ordered from the American part of the menu. Smooshed buns, on the greasy side, and not a ton of flavor. Verdict: standard meh pub fair.HOWEVER the gyro I had was delicious. A bit on the greasy side, and looked different than I expected, but I loved it. Great flavor, didnt make me sick (huge thing for me, I have stomach issues) and I was more than happy with the price I paid for the food. I think like $12 for meal, side, and dessert.Will definitely return, at least for the gyro and general greek fair!

Jo
Review №17

I but my bill of $20.90 on my debt card. When I looked at my bank statement they had charged me $60.01. When I drove 11 miles to the restaurant no one could help me. I was told the only one that could do that was the owner who might be there in1 1/2 hours. What terrible customer service. I would never go back!

as
Review №18

Best steak and lobster tails in town 😍😍😍😍

Da
Review №19

I have not had a bad meal here ever! Love love love this place. Great atmosphere every time.

Sa
Review №20

That chicken is amazing as are the ribs! Fantastic wait staff!

Ta
Review №21

The food is always fresh and delightful, workers gives good service. I liked the cleanliness and character. Keep up the good work.

Sh
Review №22

Great food at a reasonable price! Great neighborhood feel to it. Practicing social distancing, etc. Will be back.

Sa
Review №23

What DONT I love about this place. Best little diner I know. The food never disappoints, the safe is amazing the prices are spot on. Forever a favorite

Le
Review №24

Like this place very pleasant, good food and good service.. Nice just to be able to eat out and see faces to the people..

Ma
Review №25

The food was good. However the service was so bad and the full meal ordered was so separated that youd think you ordered an appetizer for dessert.

Je
Review №26

Food was ok. Prices were fair. Service was good. “World famous chili” was just ok. BLT was heavy on the lettuce, slightly burned toast, & soggy with the mayo- not the best, but still good enough to eat. Fries weren’t very good. Cheesecake was tasty, but a very small portion. Menu options were extensive- greek, italian, american- lots of choices! Beers on tap- needs more of a selection. I’ll probably go back when I’m in the area to try some other things on the menu.

Br
Review №27

They had a $45 or $49 special for two lobster tails and filet. Also came with soup or salad and dessert. Steak was actually cooked correctly the first time.

Ca
Review №28

Charming old school joint with a supper club vibe, heavy Greek and American cuisine influence. Food was solid and very much like a home cooked meal Mama would make. Service was friendly & attentive. Owner held court at the bar. Would do this again....

De
Review №29

Great service and food is ALWAYS good. I love they have a party room that can accommodate large groups of people. I highly recommend Brass Key.

Ma
Review №30

For how incredibly dead it was, our service could have been much better!

Li
Review №31

Was told that they would seat up till 8:15 pm. We arrived at 8:10pm and were ignored till 8:20. When we were to that they would no longer seat us. When we walked thru the door not only did the wait staff run to the backroom/kitchen so did the bartender

Su
Review №32

The Brass Keys seafood chowder is to die for! We drive in just for that!Pro tip: you can get it in to-go containers too!

Re
Review №33

This was our 1st visit. Food was good.

Be
Review №34

The porterhouse steak was absolutely delicious!

Jo
Review №35

Neighborhood restaurant that features lots of options. Good value and fast service.

Am
Review №36

Very friendly and helpful service, nice ambiance. Very large menu with almost every type of food and the food is always delicious.

Ch
Review №37

If you want home cooking without having to cook it at home go here.

LI
Review №38

Delicious foodAttentive (and knowledgeable) staff make this restaurant one I look forward to trying again...

Ma
Review №39

I enjoy the grouper everytime we eat at the Brass key restaurant. It seems to be the only place Im able to get grouper in Wisconsin. A little bit of Florida right in Wisconsin. Also the soups are very good. Tonight I had the cream of chicken , rice and lemon soup. A fairly traditional Greek soup. It was so good. Prices are very fair and they have a large menu including steak and lobster. Love this place and the friendly people who work there .

De
Review №40

Friendly service. Good menu selection.

Pa
Review №41

Fantastic fish fry. Highly recommended

Al
Review №42

Been there time and time again, the food is great! Had my daughters wedding rehearsal dinner there, everyone was impressed with the quality and service!

Ra
Review №43

Heat food and surroundings. Felt comfortable since they practice social distancing. Well be back.

Pa
Review №44

Great fish fry. Terrific service too.

MI
Review №45

Great Fish Dinners ... Very Filling, Yet Not Expensive. Third Time This Month I Got Fish Fry For Dinner.

Sa
Review №46

Food was delicious. Service fast and friendly.

Da
Review №47

Very good food, loved it

Ki
Review №48

Susie and Staff were very accommodating and will go back again!!!

ne
Review №49

This is the best classic diner around

Al
Review №50

Good food and friendly atmosphere.

Jo
Review №51

Great and friendly staff. Delicious food. Always fresh.

Pa
Review №52

The food was good but NONE of the workers were wear wearing their masks correct.

Me
Review №53

Best food. The absolute best service. Hands down the best place to have every meal

tr
Review №54

Didnt have something on menu vs online listed. The food was just ok and service was slower even though not that busy when we went.

Ju
Review №55

Great food, Greek and American. You will take leftovers home to enjoy again. Really good prices and staff very friendly. Go there as often as I can. I love the ribs and sauerkraut. Best in town.

Le
Review №56

Very delicious food, very kind and friendly people, charming environment. Affordable prices!

De
Review №57

Always a good experience here. I came in one day after having a really bad day, and got a drink. The owner gave me a free soup to try with it and was very kind to me making my day so much better. That was years ago. Now we continue to go back. The staff is always super friendly, the owner is very nice and the food is delicious.I once called the restaurant across the street for a pick up and they were rude and very unpleasant. I called the brass key right after and they were so nice and acted like they actually wanted our business. I’m so happy to have this right next to our house! Good business to support

ro
Review №58

The food was wonderful, they had a surf and turf special that was out of this world and the price was so affordable. We had dinner after my fathers memorial service so there were quite a few people. We couldnt have had a better waitress. I wish I could remember her name. But she was the best. Thank you so much.

da
Review №59

Was okay for the breakfast I had

Te
Review №60

Good food, great prices good atmosphere

Re
Review №61

Great Place to relax and enjoy a meal or a cocktail.

Pe
Review №62

Everything was delicious I had the eggs Benedict the Hollandaise sauce was homemade and wonderfulAnd Susan was very nice 😊

Ti
Review №63

Nice quiet restaurant. Good food at a fair price.

Ro
Review №64

Nice place

K.
Review №65

Always my favorite place for breakfast.Cathy is a great bartender.Ordered a rack of ribs to go. With mashed potatoes and BBQ sauce on the side.Got home the mashed potatoes were hot.Ribs were not even Room temperature.No idea what the hell is going on their.😡

Br
Review №66

First visit for me after my wife and son found it on another trip. They were so impressed that it was decided wed go so I could try it as well. The food was fantastic and the cheesecake was phenomenal. Add to it the excellent service and it will definitely be a recurring stop on our Milwaukee visits.

k
Review №67

By far one of my favorite local neighborhood restaurants.George and his staff do a spectacular job on everything.Excellent menu and variety, more than fair prices.Ive been eating there since 2001 and never had anything less then a great meal.And there Friday fish fry is by far one of the best in the city.Thanks George & staff.

Ma
Review №68

Great food and lots of it at reasonable prices. Very friendly atmosphere.

Do
Review №69

Stopped by to check out meeting hall for event. Stayed to sample menu items and each of the four samples were outstanding. My beef tips were buttery soft. The Seven and Seven was perfect also.

gl
Review №70

My friend and I are both ordered the fried chicken dinner and the breading the on the chicken was super salty. I had the mashed potatoes with the chicken and that also was ridiculously salty. I mentioned it to the waitress and she offered some other kind of potatoes but I just said no thanks. The salad was good, though. I ordered a piece of cheesecake and it was extremely mediocre it didnt even taste like cheesecake for dessert; it tasted more like some kind of custard and was disappointing. However, the waitress was extremely nice and we received very good service.

Ma
Review №71

They have a wide variety of food choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is delicious, soups are really tasty, service was very good. There is a bar in there & handicap parking.

Ch
Review №72

Always good food and Barb is the BEST WAITRESS in town.

Pa
Review №73

Delicious food to your specifications. Seasonal salad veggies grown on premises and at owners home. Greek style salad dressing to die for made on site by owner. Excellent friendly family style service. Home made soups Baked French onion soup and seasonal Chili, with or without cheese, are delicious. A meal in themselves. Choice of desserts come with dinners.Ambience very comfortable and attractive. Always smiling, accommodating waitresses and busboys. Bartender always remembers and gets your drink order just right. Shes a gem.

di
Review №74

A pretty well kept secret. This place has wonderful food at decent prices.Nothing fancy or showy, but very good.Spinach Pie is the BEST around and their seafood chowder on Fridays is great. One of the few places you still get soup and desert with your fish fry.

Su
Review №75

Great food and a wonderful restaurant to support during the quarantine. It.Won’t.Disappoint.

Te
Review №76

We had a group of about 30 for a party in their large separate room. Service was friendly and efficient. The variety of food, from soup through dessert, was delicious. In spite of the large group, all the food was served at the same time and everyone had a fine time. The restaurant even had lovely special cardstock menus made up for each of us. We will definitely go back again.

Ri
Review №77

I will always go here. Great food. Good prices. Awesome service. We are always greeted by the owner. Great guy.

Ka
Review №78

Great food great prices.Waitstaff was wonderful, they spent time explaining the menu & were very personable. We ended up going back again for breakfast the next day for breakfast! 😎

Ma
Review №79

As soon as i walked in the place smelled like a urinal, my prime rib had to be taken back because it was served cold. Brought the same exact prime rib out after putting it in the microwave and made it tough to eat. The mashed potatoes i ordered with my food you could tell they were old and were hard at the bottom.

co
Review №80

Best seafood chowder I have ever tasted. Friendly neighborhood restaurant with awesome Greek food.

To
Review №81

Great food at fair prices

Ca
Review №82

This place is good for a quick bite the food was good ,the onion soup was great, the service was good too! This is a go to place for me and coworkers to get together it has a great menu

Br
Review №83

The restaurant is very clean and friendly with many options particularly for those needing a healthy diet. I had the Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken; a sourly delicious and satisfying. It has a full bar for those seeking a libation. It is Highly recommended.

Da
Review №84

Ashley she was very curious and very helpful. She ROCKS

sy
Review №85

3 out of four breakfasts were not hot, cold gravy, biscuits are bad and they must cook they’re eggs and potatoes in a cheap oil , both had the same. bad greasy flavor . Service and waitress were very good , we received our food timely , and was a nice clean place. I would give a second try for dinner.

Jo
Review №86

They have a big menu and the steak was cooked right and charbroiled. They have a full bar and the staff was quite good. Entres come with soup or salad and a choose of dessert. I would recommend this place. Wheel chair accessible too.

da
Review №87

Probably the best restaurant food in Wisconsin and the prices are reasonable for everything. I could eat there everyday

Ca
Review №88

Order 3 fish Frys to go... great dinner, Friday night

No
Review №89

Great food!

Mi
Review №90

Very friendly staff I would surely go back again

V
Review №91

Yum! Delicious food for a great price with super nice staff.

Ca
Review №92

I love love the food here. Everyone there is so nice. And the meal is always great.

CR
Review №93

Not that great..... disappointed in service, I hate when the servers stand around talking. By the end of my meal I knew their whole life story!!! Annoying!!! The decor is extremely outdated. And the restaurant smells like old people. My steak was overcooked and my lobster was so rubbery I had to cut it with a knife. Two thumbs down!! AND PICTURES. SHOWN OF FOOD ARE NOT TRUE!!!

Ch
Review №94

Great food

Ri
Review №95

Every experience with this place has been SPECTACULAR! The employees, owners are awesome! I love that they home grow veggies on the summer! No comparison to any of these other places, truly like home!

Cy
Review №96

Nice place to go on a weekend or during the week like after work or after a big shopping spree. Food is good and the waitresses are there when u need them and u dont have to wait for service

Sa
Review №97

Excellent menu. Pleasant and competent servers. Proprietor always friendly. Well stocked bar.

Ro
Review №98

The lights are turned down to low . If you like a Drink with your dinner, this is the place to go . The Waitresses were very helpful and service was very good .

Jo
Review №99

Great customer service and the food was good for the price

Ki
Review №100

Always fantastic

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  • Address:4952 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53219, United States
  • Site:http://brasskeyrestaurant.com/
  • Phone:+1 414-321-7090
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Family restaurant
  • Greek restaurant
  • Lounge
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–9pm
  • Tuesday:7am–9pm
  • Wednesday:7am–8pm
  • Thursday:7am–8pm
  • Friday:7am–8pm
  • Saturday:7am–8pm
  • Sunday:7am–8pm
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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